Gibsons Tavern Opens Nov. 17 at 925 W. Fulton St.

Gibsons Restaurant Group will open Gibsons Tavern on Nov. 17 in the West Loop. The venue occupies the ground floor of an 11-story office building at 925 W. Fulton St.

The restaurant separates into two distinct areas with different atmospheres and menus. The front section, open for lunch and dinner, operates as a casual tavern. It features a large bar, televisions for sporting events, and a focus on comfort food. The main dining room operates for dinner only from Tuesday through Saturday and offers a fine-dining experience, according to Liz Lombardo Stark, director of marketing and public relations at Gibsons Restaurant Group.

Pricing reflects the split between casual and upscale options. The all-day tavern menu includes a $16 chicken pot pie, $25 fish and chips, a $22 tavern burger, and a $35 prime Angus French dip. Starters range from Wagyu pigs in a blanket to jumbo lump crab cakes. The fine dining menu lists entrees from a $35 rotisserie chicken to a $176 48-ounce porterhouse. Additional high-end items include a $225 seafood tower and a caviar service exclusive to this location. Pasta dishes such as lobster ravioli and pappardelle ragu are also available.

The interior design references the West Loop’s meatpacking history and early 1900s aesthetics. Mark Knauer, who designed the original Gibsons steakhouse 37 years ago, created the new look. The space includes vaulted ceilings, warm leather booths, library-style elements, and artwork depicting Chicago history. Antunovich Associates served as the architect.

Gibsons Tavern is the latest addition to a group founded in 1989. The company is considered one of the most successful restaurant chains in the United States, with several locations ranking among the nation’s top 100 highest-grossing restaurants. The group’s Chicago portfolio includes Gibsons Italia, Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House, LUXBAR, and Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar. A private event space with a separate outdoor entrance, bar, and fireplace will be completed in approximately eight months.