gather - Chicago

When a server suggests sharing dishes and they'll course it out, I feel like I'm in heaven. I feel pampered. The portions are small enough to get through a sizable percentage of the menu especially when sharing each course. We even got dessert which is so rare for me. Every dish felt noteworthy.

The food is amazing. The waitstaff is awesome. The environment is lovely. I celebrated my birthday here with some friends and it was the perfect meal and perfect place to celebrate.

FINALLY!!!! A place which cooks everything from scratch. Delicious food. You’ll want to lick the plate. They can accommodate gluten free with no difficulty and are happy to do it. You don’t feel like you’re a bother. The wine selections are first rate as well. Gather is not a large place and it fills quickly, especially if there’s a performance across the street. Come early like we did at 4:30. Or make a reservation to be sure. The atmosphere is a little too dark for my taste, but it can be adjusted if requested. And best of all, for those GF folks, the desserts are awesome. Truly unique. No crème brûlée to be found anywhere. Yay! (So sick of crème brûlée)

In an era of impersonal service, this was such an amazing experience! Leeann was our server and she was incredibly delightful. But every person working there was attentive and on top of things. We tried lots of appetizers that were unique and delicious. Two of us had the halibut which was really good. Another had the pork chop that had a surprising kick. Another had the steak frites which was also really good. This place is a gem!

Fantastic place! Sunday family style meal was excellent and a truly great value! Loved this place and will order again soon.