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Gilt Bar
A bunch of fine dining chefs and wine directors got together to create a casual restaurant that is inclusive and void of excess. The idea was to bring people together who are set on having a great night out surrounded by quality food (presented in a simple fashion), craft cocktails, beers and wine list focused on best value for the $'s.
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Reservations made through Open Table will be for Gilt Bar's main dining room. If you would like to dine in our Library please call the restaurant after 2pm.
257 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 257 reviews
5 stars
(107)
4 stars
(124)
3 stars
(22)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(160)
- hot spot(134)
- vibrant bar scene(108)
- neighborhood gem(87)
- romantic(86)
- good for groups(73)
Gilt Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely atmosphere. Friendly service. And delicious food!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was very good, but this is a place for younger people. It is dark and very noisy. It was hard to hear the server at times. But, food and service were both very good."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 3 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great spot for a nice, unique dinner. We sat at the bar and really enjoyed the food, service and the wine. We would absolutely recommend."
Dined on 4/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Will definitely go back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time at Gilt Bar and it was great. The service was excellent and the food was all delicious. Not a very large menu or wine list, but plenty of good choices. We shared every dish (encouraged) and everything we tasted was wonderful. Would definitely go back."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good, service was excellent and the environment was OK. A little too dark. Had to borrow a large candle just to read the menu."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 6 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great for dinner and drinks. Nice ambience and service was great!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 7 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Birthday Dinner Spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took my friend here for her birthday dinner, and we loved it! The Tartare was wonderful and was so the Ceasar Salad with Salmon. We asked to be seated downstairs in the "Library" and it was a great change in scenery. Recently redone, it felt like we were on the set of a stunning movie. This wasn't my first time at Gilt Bar, and it won't certainly be the last!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Spot for Special Occastion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I went there for my birthday dinner and were pleasantly surprised that Gilt Bar lived up the hype. We each tried a signature cocktail which were delicious. For appetizers we had the bone marrow and kale salad and for entrees (a la carte) I had the mussels and my husband had the Gunthorp Chicken. The food was fantastic and portion sizes were very generous! Our server was really great, our drinks took awhile to come because the bar was crowded. The restaurant is dimly lit but the ambiance and decor are so fantastic. Overall we enjoyed it very much and would not hesitate to recommend to friends for a date night or special occasion,"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 9 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Desserts to love!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I liked the combination of small plates and...huge desserts!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I'm sure my overall rating
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I'm sure my overall rating and experience would have been better if it wasn't for how our dinner started! We had booked a party of four and when my wife arrived we were greeted at the door by Brian who was charming and offered us the choice of eating on the main floor or in the lower level library. He also found someone to take us downstairs to see the library so we could decide. The waitress would not give us a table and seemed annoyed that we were there. While we waited for downstairs to confirm with upstairs that we were going to be permitted to eat downstairs, the waitress outright refused to allow us to order at cocktail at the bar. She remained cool and seemingly unfriendly as she took our order but seemed to warm up later."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As usual, one of the best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As usual, one of the best meals we have ever eaten! The food is inventive and prepared beautifully!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall really enjoyed Gilt Bar. My only issue is that the tables are so close together - its a bit tight. the person at the next table stood up and ended up knocking over our wine bottle because there was no space. Otherwise, this was nice."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our server was EXCELLENT!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server was EXCELLENT! She was extremely helpful with the menu, attentive but not over-bearing. Per our servers recommendation, our party of four shared our order and were able to sample several items on the menu. From our appetizer to dessert, all was fantastic!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love how dark and energetic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love how dark and energetic vibe at Gilt Bar. The drinks and food was amazing. Everything we got was delicious from the entree to the dessert. It is not a small plate restaurants but the dishes are not huge, I was enough food for one person. Our waiter was really nice and knowledgeable."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Typically, this is a great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Typically, this is a great experience. Not the case with our service this time which was a bummer because I was entertaining guests. Our server just wasn't on his game and it seemed like it wasn't his fault...he just had too many tables. Great food runners and bussers trying to help out.
Food was good but not as stellar as it usually is. I will still return because it's one of my favorite places...just bummed this wasn't terrific."
Food was good but not as stellar as it usually is. I will still return because it's one of my favorite places...just bummed this wasn't terrific."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 16 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent service, food and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"excellent service, food and ambiance
small and interesting menu"
small and interesting menu"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Super cool atmosphere. Interesting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Super cool atmosphere. Interesting cocktail list. Really friendly staff - the host was probably the friendliest I have ever seen. Food was outstanding - our group loved everything we tried. Will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 18 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
a great find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had friends in from out of town and had so many choices but decided on a new place for me - Gilt Bar. It was fabulous from the ambience, design, friendliness, well-versed server to every single entree was amazing. We hared multiple appetizers - who knows what was best then I had the salmon - best salmon I have ever had. Can't wait to take more friends back soon!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, outstanding service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, outstanding service, good value. What's not to like?"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Low Light. Great food. Interesting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Low Light. Great food. Interesting and pleasant staff. Lot of hipsters in there though...."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great experience. Food was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great experience. Food was great, service was spot on and the vibe was perfect for a nice night out with the lady. Thanks!"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We ate a very early dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ate a very early dinner there - with a reservation. I was surprised that we were seated in the bar area, near the entry. Didn't even think to ask for a table in the dining room, but should have. Cant comment on the noise level because it was very early.
You must have the steak tartare. Great presentation and phenomenal appetizer. That is where the wow factor stopped for me with the food (drinks are great). The steak-which is a supposed to be very special, wasnt. The meat was sooooooooo fatty. The part that wasn't fat really had no flavor. Very disappointed. The gnocchi was very smoky. The smoky flavor of the pork belly dominated and was also disappointing.
I would go back to Gilt for the other appetizers and drinks."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2007
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Review 23 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food. Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food. Excellent service. Too noisy. Could not even hear the person at the table with me."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
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Review 24 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Definitely a Must Try!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful atmosphere! Great Space and Delicious Food!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 25 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a great place when
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a great place when you want a lounge atmosphere with good food. It's hip but not pretentious and when I went there was a nice mix of ages and groups vs. smaller parties. The kale salad and chicken were delicious. They serve a Pimms cup which is refreshing with a bit of zing."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 26 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brought my boyfriend here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brought my boyfriend here for dinner for his birthday and we couldnt have loved it anymore. It was a great place, with great lighting for a romantic dinner... loved every second of it. Will definitely be coming back!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Reliably wonderful every time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Reliably wonderful every time I go."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 28 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went on a Monday night, so
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went on a Monday night, so wasn't as crowded. Excellent food and fantastic service!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Personal favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My girlfriend and I went for a Friday night dinner. The food was spectacular, the gnocchi w pork bell and sweet potatoe is one of my favorite dishes. Great place for many occasions, I also went there with a group for a friends birthday. It was just as good with a big group as It was for an intimate evening."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Gilt Bar is bigger than
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Gilt Bar is bigger than it's sister restaurant Maude's Liquor Bar - bigger in size as well as energy. Whilst I wouldn't book a table at Gilt Bar for an intimate dinner for two (I would book Maude's), it is great for a small group of friends! The martini I had at the bar was expertly made and the bar was already buzzing at 5:45 on a Friday night. The booth my girlfriends and I were seated at for dinner was very comfortable and the food was yummy. Our waitress was friendly and efficient and brought all the plates to share (fun!) - the tenderloin steak tartare, fennel salad and gunthorp chicken were all really good but the mashed potatoes were the best!!!!!!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 31 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
portions were small but very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"portions were small but very flavorful.
Unique drink menu.
vibrant atmosphere"
Unique drink menu.
vibrant atmosphere"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 32 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best chicken i eve r ate.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best chicken i eve r ate. Drinks are hand crafted and excellent."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 33 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 34 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was actually better than
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was actually better than the first time we went. Everything we ordered was great, although they were out of two items in the menu and told us we would have to wait an hour for our steak to sit. Given the small menu, a picky eater would have had a tough time. Service was slow, took 20 minutes to get first drink after ordering. But the downside was the unfriendly obnoxious waitress. She spokied what would have otherwise been a great menu. She was miserable and made no effort to hide it. The restaurant is great though and great atmosphere. Just needed a better waitress."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 35 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My new favorite place.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Great service. Great cocktails. Their truffle pasta was the most delicious pasta I've ever had. Our waitress was genial and offered incredibly attentive yet calm service. I can't wait to go back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 36 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Choice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The basement is really cool. Ambiance was very impressive and we had a great time. I also like that they use Open Table due to the convenience."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 37 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food; Better Drinks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Live next door and LOVE Gilt Bar. I go often, but recently, I actually watched the bar tender make our drinks (usually we just sit at a table and I don't have the occasion to watch). There is a reason why the cocktails are set melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They seem to be conducting science projects/artsy master pieces with each drink crafted. And the food is great - one thing I will say: Caesar is FANTASTIC, but always order it with light dressing. They tend to overdue it. And I love dressing. Service is ok. I always end up feeling like the waited could have done a better job, but with the food and drinks they're churning out, it's hard to really complain. Ambiance is vundebar as well! Dark, but not too dark, loud, but not too loud."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 38 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I was extremely disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was extremely disappointed after hearing great things, but it took 15 minutes for our server to greet us or ask if we wanted drinks. At that point, I contemplated leaving. The wait staff tended to constantly disappear and the bus boys constantly snuck up behind me with no manners and could barely speak english. Overall, an awful experience."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2010
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Review 39 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, but very rich and heavy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been to Gilt Bar a few times now and while the food is always good, it's also very rich and heavy so just be ready. The service was good and they have a good cocktail list that's just a little overpriced. The tartare and bone marrow were excellent."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 40 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
*Mixed Winter Greens: Tasteless
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"*Mixed Winter Greens: Tasteless and wrongly priced.
* Gnocchi w/Pork Belly: Delicious
* Octopus w/Chorizo: The spice and salt was overpowering the flavor of the octopus and sausage.
*Manhattan Cocktail: Delicious"
* Gnocchi w/Pork Belly: Delicious
* Octopus w/Chorizo: The spice and salt was overpowering the flavor of the octopus and sausage.
*Manhattan Cocktail: Delicious"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 41 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and atmosphere.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and atmosphere. Service was a bit lackluster and impersonal."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 42 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food with excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food with excellent service. This was second time to the restaurant and I tried the salmon dish this time. Very pleased."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food! Drink service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food! Drink service was a little slow...would definitely recommend!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 44 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice meal from the guys
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice meal from the guys at Gilt. Ive been to Maudes and Au Cheval a bunch of times so I was familiar with a lot of the menu. Great food! The steak tartare was delicious as well as the shaved brussel sprouts. Wonderful vibe in the restaurant as well, dim lighting but sill very fun and playful. Great date spot"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
mmm
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Yummy very natural ingredients with awesome pairings. The drinks and food were great!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 46 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was amazing but a tad
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was amazing but a tad bit pricier than expected. Our only complaint was that we couldn't understand anything on the menu and our waitress couldn't explain it to us! We also sat by the front door which was freezing. All in all it's a good place, but our experience wasn't the best for a birthday dinner. I was also a little upset to find that the lounge downstairs was closed with no definite reopen date. Maybe next time?"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 47 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food here was fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food here was fantastic! Service was great and it had a really cool vibe. Our drinks were very good and it wasn't overpriced for the quality."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 48 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Their steak tartare with the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Their steak tartare with the raw egg yolk on toast is the best thing on the menu. Everyone at our table agreed - we all LOVED it. Their salmon is great and so is their chicken. The fries are outstanding and so is the roasted fennel with goat cheese. Their chocolate cake special was really really good too. A++"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 49 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent. We really like
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent. We really like this place!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 50 for Gilt Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was very loud but had a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was very loud but had a great ambiance. The tables and chairs could have been further apart....the staff and guests kept bumping into our chairs. The food was delicious and came out quickly."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2006
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