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    LUXBAR

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    PriceyBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Kale & Avocado
    Erin C.

    Went here for brunch after church and it was really good. We had the kale pizza and kale and avocado salad very very good. I also had a drink, but I can't remember the name of it. Our server was very kind and attentive. It was very cozy as we sat by the upstairs window watching everyone go about their day is very nice and cozy inside as the day was chilly. The vibe here is friends gathering for brunch

    Our food that was left by the door for almost 10 minutes
    Megan K.

    I've been to Luxbar multiple times, its a good spot to get drinks / some bites. I went for lunch Sunday with some friends, the server took a while to make his rounds before he got back to us. Once our food was ready, the food runner set it out next to both doors. The food runner just left it there for almost 10 minutes until we called our waiter over to ask if it was our food that was sitting there. People were walking in and out, waiting for their tables, and exiting the building. All within inches of the food. Kinda gross, but honestly the food here is pretty solid but nothing amazing overall. It's more of a spot for ambiance.

    Jarriae A.

    I've been here 3 times now, so it's time for me to review! Luxbar is a very convenient place to eat if you're in Gold Coast. It's in an area with a bunch of restaurants, but I always find myself coming here. It's your standard American menu with steak, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. I got the Lux burger with cheese and bacon. Honestly, the bacon was way overcooked, crunchy, and hard to eat, but I can't say it ruined the meal. I asked for a Sprite, but I'm 99% sure it was Sierra Mist/Starry or Sprite Zero or something. I know it wasn't Sprite, though. It wasn't good. I went on New Year's Eve, and it was decorated so nicely! Lux already has a beautiful restaurant, but the balloons they had all around downstairs and upstairs were really cute. We were given the option to sit downstairs where there was more action, or upstairs where it was a bit quieter, which I appreciated. Our server was very kind and nice. I really liked her vibe, and I wish I remembered her name to give her a shoutout here. Of course, I'd recommend coming here. Despite the small hiccups, I do still find Luxbar to be a pretty good restaurant.

    Lux Club
    Clare C.

    We came here for dinner on a Saturday evening around 6:15. We were seated in the back. Inside it was loud and I felt like everyone had to yell a little to hear each other. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, salads, and pizzas, We started with the Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket and Sweet chili Fried calamari to share with the table. The pigs in a blanket were good. I don't love calamari but i liked the peppers and the sauce that came with it was very good. I then ordered the Lux Club. Ordering was a little hard because our waitress could not hear very well and she didn't understand any questions that we asked. The club was okay, it was very large and filling but I thought it was a little bland. I asked for it to be warmed and then they forgot and it took about 15 minutes to come out after everyone else's food came out. I wish I ordered a salad because my friend ordered one and it looked very good. Overall the portions were very large and I thought the prices were great for what we got.

    NA mojito
    Rahima J.

    Came here for restaurant week, and what a beautiful interior. They have so much seating with two levels and amazing booths that are so comfortable. The service was so amazing and accommodating as well. The food, however, was not the best. The best things I tried was the tuna taco and the apple crumble. Everything else lacked flavor and the steak was improperly made based on how it was requested. For a restaurant week deal, it was not bad, but the flavors definitely lacked for such a gorgeous environment.

    Country Corned Beef Hash
    Andre W.

    What can I say about Luxbar that hasnt been already said?! Its definitely a gem in the area an of course a staple. Patio is always full and the inside is usually packed. The Lux Royale burger is very good and it always nice to wash it down with Luxbar Old Fashioned. Came by for brunch recently and had a really good meal. Karla was our server and was really good. I got the Country Corned Beef hash and it was very good! Three Eggs over medium, hash browns, caramelized onions and mustard makes for a good dish! I got an english muffin also as you can choose a toast with the dish. Washed it all down with the Corpse Reviver which is a fantastic gin cocktail that includes lillet blanc, lemon and absinthe. One of my favorite places in the area...always a good time and good meal.

    Simple Salad
    Jordan L.

    My wife and I decided to take a day off and do a self care day. We had massages scheduled for late afternoon, so we decided to check out Luxbar for lunch which was right around the corner. Let me start by saying the staff provided wonderful service. The food on the other hand did not stand out in the slightest. We ordered wings, calamari, salad and brussel sprouts. It was all just okay, nothing was memorable. Take this information as you may. If you're a person that eats to live come check it out. If you live to eat though.... It is just another data point to add to my hypothesis that Gold Coast has very limited amazing food options. It's more of a place to eat when you're to get deals done.

    French Omelette
    Kristyn F.

    Highly recommend this place for brunch. Pro tip - make a reservation, this place is busy. The vibe is low key and local, the menu is short but there is something for everyone. The drink menu is fun. I had a Bloody Mary with the Miller High Life pony sized beer add on - really Fun and well made. The French omelette was perfect, the right amount of food so you feel like going to sleep after brunch. All the flavors are fresh and the service is good.

    French onion soup
    Anna T.

    Came here Saturday day, vibes are so cute, and out waitress was sweet! I got a bloody, this was not good. Very watery/not much flavor. For lunch I got the French onion soup and the Reuben. The soup was great. The Reuben was very dry, could have used more sauce and flavor! I think this spot is popular for vibes and apps! For a good meal it was a miss.

    Ankit S.

    This place was really cute. It's also a seat yourself except those that are reserved. I really loved the service here and rhe food was alright. We got their truffle fries and wagyu pig which was alright. It was just a regular hot dog wrapped in a pastry. The drinks were good and strong. We got their buzz worthy drink which has a hint of honey to it.

    Baby Back Ribs
    Anthony D.

    We've been passing by Luxbar for years and decided to give it a try as we always see people dining here. The first floor has a lot of tables but there isn't much space between so it is a bit cramped. The bathroom is on the second floor with some additional tables. We ordered: - Handmade Guacamole - Buffalo Chicken Salad - Baby Back Ribs (half) We really enjoyed the guacamole, but the other two were just okay. They weren't bad, but had higher expectations. The waitress was very nice, I guess not enough chicken was ready for the salad when the ribs were ready, so they made quite a bit more and brought it out pretty quickly. Overall the place is pretty cool, but the food was a bit lacking comparatively.

    Gibsons Grass-Fed Australian Steak Frites
    Anna Y.

    Was in Chicago for a girls trip and we made reservations for LUXBAR on the Saturday mistakenly instead of Friday, but we called them and they were still able to accommodate us and moved it to Friday! The restaurant was very bustling with people, I would not recommend if you are looking for quiet bite/dinner, but if you're looking for a fun night out this is definitely the place! The cocktails were truly amazing and our server was extremely attentive- props to their staff especially with how busy they were. He saw us looking around the room (for a restroom) and immediately came over to see what was up! The hummus was so good, and so were the pretzels. Everyone loved their meal- I got the steak frites and they were delicious, and came at a great price! I would love to come back with friends for a girls night out.

    Mule
    Joneice B.

    This was a really nice date at LuxBar for restaurant week 2025. This was my second time coming to this establishment. The first time that I came I only had a cocktail and it was during the early evening. On this occasion, the restaurant was packed. Originally, we had a reservation for the following evening, but because we were already out and about, we decided to see if we could do a walk-in on a Thursday evening. We were in luck, the place was packed, but as soon as we walked in a table had just cleared. The hostess was able to cancel our reservation for the following night and promptly seated us. The atmosphere was really electrifying at this restaurant on a Thursday evening. We were served by Alicia who was really sweet and very informative. Alicia was really good at making sure our drinks stayed cold and plentiful. Alicia also was good at making recommendations for the build your own Manhattan menu. It was restaurant week so we did order off the prefix menu. For appetizers we got the guacamole which was really fresh and then also the sliders. The guacamole was really good, but the sliders were just OK. They actually looked pathetic but tasted decent. There were no toppings for the sliders so we just use the guacamole. For our second course, we both got the steak which come with french fries because they were out of the ribs which I was looking forward to. However, there's always next time. During our meal, we did enjoy cocktails to include a spicy strawberry. My Margarita and my husband had a neat Manhattan for spirits. We also indulged in some of their complementary bread and the butter was very fresh. We ended our evening with getting our desserts to go because our parking was almost up and I didn't want to re-up. When we got home, we did enjoy the skillet cookie and ice cream and it was a nice completion to our evening. All in all this was a really successful restaurant week dinner service very good value for the price point. I would return to eat here.

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    Had a nice lunch at Luxbar. Bustling yet cozy place with a warming fireplace, good food and service. Recommended.

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    Hello. Do you offer a kid's menu?

    Hello! While we don't feature a separate kids' menu, we offer a wide variety of kid-friendly options for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Kids love our pancakes, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, burgers, and pepperoni pizza. We’d love to welcome you and… Read more

    Is there happy hour deals?

    No, they don't. LuxBar offered Happy Hour at one time, but not anymore. I hope this was helpful.

    What days are brunch? Is it only on the weekends?

    Brunch is 9:00am-3:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Thank you!

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