Gibsons Is Opening a Massive New Restaurant in Fulton Market. Here's Your First Look
Rendering of interior of Gibsons restaurant planned for Fulton Market in the fall. (Image courtesy of GRG)
FULTON MARKET, CHICAGO— One of Chicago's most recognizable restaurant groups is bringing a new dining destination to Fulton Market, complete with classic steaks, elaborate tableside service and two distinctly different dining experiences.
Gibsons Tavern is scheduled to open November 17, 2026, at 925 W. Fulton Market, introducing a roughly 15,000-square-foot restaurant from the team behind Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Hugo's Frog Bar and Gibsons Italia.
A November 6 preview revealed a restaurant that blends the atmosphere of an old Chicago tavern with a more formal steakhouse experience.
For West Loop residents and anyone planning a dinner in Fulton Market, the biggest difference is that Gibsons Tavern will offer two separate menus under one roof, allowing guests to choose between a casual meal and a more traditional fine-dining experience.
Two Dining Experiences: The Tavern Bar and The Dining Room
Rather than operating as one large steakhouse, Gibsons Tavern is divided into two concepts.
The Tavern Bar: Casual Dining and Classic Cocktails
The Tavern Bar is designed for a more relaxed experience, with a lively atmosphere and an all-day menu featuring comfort food, tavern favorites, steaks, seafood and desserts.
The menu draws inspiration from Gibsons Restaurant Group's established restaurants, including Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Hugo's Frog Bar, LUXBAR and Quartino.
Guests can expect burgers, sandwiches, fresh fish, signature steaks and cocktails inspired by the Prohibition era.
The Tavern Bar plans to offer daily lunch and dinner service, along with weekend brunch, making it an option for more than just special occasions.
The Dining Room: A More Traditional Steakhouse Experience
For a more formal dinner, The Dining Room will feature a separate menu centered on prime steaks, seafood, classic preparations and tableside service.
The restaurant group worked with acclaimed Chicago chef Rick Tramonto to develop dishes that bring back elements of traditional upscale dining.
The Dining Room will offer service Tuesday through Saturday, with dishes and experiences such as caviar, tableside Caesar salad, Steak Diane and classic desserts.
The two concepts give diners flexibility without sacrificing the restaurant group's established focus on hospitality and service.
What's on the Menu at Gibsons Tavern?
Exterior rendering of Gibsons new restaurant in Fulton Market, planned for fall opening. (Image courtesy of GRG)
Executive Chef Kyle Kazniak is leading the kitchen, with a menu combining familiar Gibsons favorites and new interpretations of American classics.
Among the dishes highlighted during the restaurant's November preview are:
Steak Diane: A classic steakhouse preparation associated with traditional tableside service.
Foie Gras with French Toast: A richer take on a familiar breakfast favorite.
Chicken Pot Pie: An elevated interpretation of American comfort food.
Steak Tips: Filet medallions paired with Asian mushrooms and a teriyaki marinade.
Tableside Caesar Salad: Prepared in front of guests.
Bananas Foster and Cherries Jubilee: Classic desserts featuring tableside preparation.
The beverage program will include traditional and modern cocktails, with Prohibition-inspired drinks playing a prominent role in the Tavern Bar.
Gibsons Tavern also plans to offer an extensive wine selection, including approachable options and premium reserve bottles.
While these dishes have been highlighted ahead of opening, final menu availability and prices should be confirmed when the restaurant begins service.
Inside the 15,000-Square-Foot Fulton Market Restaurant
The restaurant's design is intended to feel like a classic Chicago gathering place rather than a typical modern steakhouse.
Located at the corner of Fulton Market and Sangamon Street, the space features cathedral-vaulted ceilings, warm architectural details and turn-of-the-century-inspired interiors.
The design combines a large bar area with more formal dining spaces, creating different settings for an after-work cocktail, date night or celebratory dinner.
Private dining is also a major part of the concept.
Multiple private rooms will accommodate gatherings ranging from approximately 10 guests to events with as many as 150 attendees.
The combination of casual dining, upscale meals and private event facilities gives the restaurant several ways to serve the neighborhood's residents, office workers and visitors.
Why Fulton Market Keeps Attracting Major Chicago Restaurants
Gibsons Tavern's arrival adds another established Chicago restaurant group to a neighborhood already known for its competitive dining scene.
Once the center of Chicago's meatpacking and wholesale food industries, Fulton Market has transformed into a district filled with restaurants, hotels, offices, residential towers and independent businesses.
Today, the neighborhood includes acclaimed dining destinations such as Girl & the Goat, Swift & Sons, Au Cheval and The Publican, alongside newer restaurants and cocktail bars.
Gibsons Tavern brings a different approach to the area by combining the familiarity of a longstanding Chicago steakhouse brand with a traditional tavern atmosphere.
Its location also places it near the neighborhood's growing concentration of residences and offices, offering another option for business lunches, casual evenings and special occasions.
For people living in the West Loop or considering a move to Fulton Market, the restaurant reflects one of the neighborhood's defining features: access to a wide variety of dining and entertainment within a walkable urban setting.
However, new restaurant openings do not automatically translate into higher property values. Their more direct contribution is expanding the dining and entertainment options available to local residents and visitors.
Gibsons Tavern Chicago: Opening Date, Location and Reservations
Here's what diners should know ahead of the opening.
Restaurant: Gibsons Tavern
Opening Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (scheduled)
Address: 925 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Neighborhood: Fulton Market / West Loop
Dining Concepts: Tavern Bar and The Dining Room
Dining Room Service: Planned Tuesday through Saturday
Tavern Bar Service: Planned daily lunch and dinner, plus weekend brunch
Phone: (312) 546-2000
Official Website: Gibsons Tavern
Opening plans, operating hours, menu selections and reservation availability may change. Diners should check the official website for the latest information before visiting.
Explore the Restaurants, Homes and Lifestyle of Fulton Market
From established Chicago steakhouses to independent restaurants, rooftop bars and neighborhood cafés, Fulton Market has become one of the city's most active dining destinations.
For buyers and relocation clients, the neighborhood also offers access to Downtown employment centers, public transportation and a growing selection of residential buildings.
The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier helps buyers, sellers and renters explore housing opportunities throughout Fulton Market, West Loop and surrounding Chicago neighborhoods.
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