Gather - American restaurant in Chicago - 4539 N Lincoln Ave, USA

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!!!

We went in because there was no room in the restaurant next door (even if we had waited there, it took them the same amount of time to give us a table). There were two of us, when I entered, I already wanted to leave! The noise was deafening, it did not allow us to be heard, after 45 minutes, they gave us a table, the chairs were very heavy and difficult to move, we ordered a Ricotta starter, to share which was very delicious, it came with some toasted bread, really, delicious , then a plate of Salmon, with vegetables (which not only came very cooked, the piece of salmon was a shame, very, very small. and some Lamb meatballs, which were not very good (there were three, like only one) To have a whiskey and I ordered a lemonade with ginger and honey, and I asked that they not put ice in it, which made it half the glass! The food at Gather was really not pleasant. Again I repeat the theme of not being able to talk Try putting up noise panels. I don't recommend it!!!!

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.

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.

There is a paid parking lot on the side, so that was convenient. We had reservations. The ambience inside was amazing, We were a party of three. We tried the Whipped Ricotta, Glazed baby carrots, Pappardelle, and Braised Short Rib. The ricotta and baby carrots were really good. The pasta was cooked well but it lacked any flavor. The short rib was a joke in terms of quantity - 27$ for a tiny piece, Really ? We also ordered cocktails and wine. So overall disappointed by the food and how costly it was. The service was great though.

Gather was absolutely delicious. Our group decided to order dishes for the table and eat family style so we were able to try many dishes- all of which were perfect. Flavors melting together like a rainbow of joy in my mouth. The fried chicken was out of this world.

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.