Gather

Gather is CONSISTENTLY fantastic. I’ve been 5+ times over the last year or two and have never had a bad experience. Tonight, they were able to fit us in for a celebration dinner - they’re so accommodating and the menu options change seasonally, but every option has been consistently delicious. The atmosphere is fantastic, warm, and inviting. Everyone who works here is friendly and helpful. They’ve been so accommodating of allergies and dietary restrictions. Will always recommend Gather.

I love the 'American New' style of restaurant and this was an excellent example. The food was inventive and delicious, intriguing but not too pretentious. Went with two friends and we shared three apps and three entres... and three desserts, because everything was just that good. Portions were ample but not excessive, so we didn't even regret it 🤣. Two drinks each on top of that and we hit about $100 per person including tip. They are well setup for sharing, with a separate plate for each person as the default. I really like that touch. The cocktail menu is brief but all quality. They have an impressive variety of wines by the glass. It wasn't too loud for conversation and the service was excellent. Our server was charming and helpful, but again, unpretentious. He was aided by enough staff to keep our table clear and our waters full.

Delicious meal! Made a reservation here and we’re seated on time in the back area. Had the butternut squash soup, brussel sprouts, burrata, and half chicken. The server was helpful and responsive. He made a great recommendation for a Pinot noir to go with our choices. Honestly a tasty spot that makes fresh, quality food. Will go back for sure!!!

Intimate dining experience with tasty dishes. I forget our server's name, but I believe both he and the food runner were Latino/Hispanic, mature gentlemen. Their professional and warm demeanor helped elevate the experience. Both my dinner partners are regulars and say it's a favorite spot. It didn't disappoint.

Beautiful setting/color palette on the decor, wait staff was helpful without being obtrusive, and the menu was perfection. Everything sounded good, so it was more about narrowing down what to select instead of being like well I guess I'll get this because it sounds alright. The flavor profiles were unique and everything tasted fantastic - seriously, the flavors conjured up here were very distinct to this establishment. I'd wholeheartedly recommend dining here.

I ate here for my birthday and it was one of the best meals in Chicago I've had all year. We had the brussel sprouts, steak tartare (both pictured below), and uovo en raviolo, and it'd be hard for me not to order them all again when I go back. The entire staff was really welcoming and our waitress was so kind and knowledgable. I appreciated that she gave us a realistic estimate of how much food we'd need and didn't try to oversell. Also great modern ambiance.

I continue to love Gather after all these years. It’s a rare gem: lovely and detailed service, a beautiful space, delicious food items, and all at a fairly reasonable price all things considered. It truly hits above its weight. Great for any occasion, whether special or a typical night out. That’s part of what makes it special and so lovely. Both the whipped ricotta dish and the crispy cauliflower are must-order items! The whipped ricotta is creamy and lightly sweet with the honey and balsamic mixed in. Spread over the toasted baguette you get creamy and crunchy. Heaven. The crispy cauliflower is another signature dish. I don’t think I can even describe what makes it so amazing. The flavors are just splendid and varied. A little sweetness, tartness, savory, asian-flavors. You can’t go wrong with any menu items. I can also vouch for the crispy brussels sprouts, uovo raviolo, and spaghetti.

My partner and I shared the whipped ricotta, uovo en raviolo, pan roasted halibut, and grilled pork chop. We ended up only eating a bite of the raviolo but still both left full. - Whipped Ricotta: absolutely delicious start for our dinner. Creamy homemade ricotta, clover honey with a hint of orange, and balsamic were layered in a cute mason jar. The spread came with thin freshly toasted bread slices that had just the right amount of crisp. - Uovo En Raviolo: very rich dish. Unfortunately, the pasta was overcooked, resulting in an extremely unpleasant texture. - Pan Roasted Halibut: the halibut itself was dry. The flavor combination of this dish was great though. A little bit of everything makes a perfect bite here. The fish paired beautifully with the creamy leek and miso soubise, refreshingly tart pearl onion agrodolce, and crispy sunchoke chips. - Grilled Pork Chop: similarly, the only downside to this dish was the toughness/dryness of the majority of the meat pieces. Apart from that, the flavors were very well-balanced: the bright flavors of the citrusy, herby salmoriglio; the crunch of the pistachio; and the smokiness of the cauliflower and harrisa. Service was great and paced our courses pretty well. Be warned that you will be charged for the extra bread. We were asked if we wanted more bread to finish up the ricotta and thought it was complimentary. We definitely could have asked for clarifications but free complimentary bread is a pretty common standard for these establishments and the staff should have been upfront about the extra charge. Even though it was an insignificant charge, it still felt dishonest to us and made the visit less enjoyable.

This is actually where my girlfriend and I had our 3 year anniversary dinner. We chose this restaurant because the lower case g let us know it was a cool hip place that does not abide by societal norms. I feel like I’m starting to say this at more places, and I don’t know if there has been a bread renaissance, if high end bread is hot right now or I’ve been in the dark eating the grimiest of wonder bread for the last couple of years. But, I have to say this bread with whipped ricotta and honey brought us genuine glee. Then we ended up getting healthy stuff after for balance but there wasn’t a sacrifice on the taste. I got salmon, we shared brussel sprouts, delicata squash salad and crispy Cauliflower. For dessert we got adventurous and ingested some lavender panna cotta with raspberry and lime filling…it’s the fish eye looking things just in case you’re uncultured.