Gus' Sip & Dip
Chicago
Bewertungen
Wow! My wife and I have been wanting to try Gus’ Sip & Dip for some tome. On Sunday, July 12th we finally did…and we loved it. My wife declared it her new favorite restaurant. When you walk into this River North establishment you feel a relaxed, lowkey vibe. The attractive space is dimly lit with lots of wood. We started with their homemade chips. They were very good and came with a great dipping sauce. We then had the Croque Madame, which is a smoked ham and gruyere sandwich served with a truffle cheese and poached egg dip. The sandwich was very good on its own but the dipping sauce took it to another stratosphere. The poached egg is hidden under the melty cheese and once you break the yolk the two liquids meld together to create a one of a kind dipping sauce. Incredible! Service was great and prices are reasonable.
Food, drinks, and atmosphere are always so great at Gus’. This time around, I got the Milk Punch and Clover Club to drink. Both cocktails were delicious! Also, our server Alyssa D, Abraham at the door, and all the other staff were so kind! I will definitely be back again soon. :)
5 stars for drinks, service and atmosphere, 2 stars for food. We got crab dip with wonton chips and we didn’t like it to the point where we asked to replace it with a different item. They were very apologetic and replaced it for no extra charge. The dip itself tastes like mayo and little else, the wonton chips were crispy but greasy and unseasoned, it felt like eating fat with fat. We asked for seafood ceviche instead and it wasn’t great either. Gigantic slices of radish stuck together, halves of cherry tomatoes and a few small pieces of shrimp and tuna. We struggled with trying to put this on small warped tortilla chips with this huge spoon and it just wasn’t enjoyable. The place is very popular and fills up quickly. We were lucky to walk in around 8 when there were still spots at the walk-in counter which is tucked in the corner but has full service. When we were leaving, there was a line. The service was incredible, I’d be back for that and drinks but would not eat here again.
Get here early and add your name to the seating list. This place was packed with a waiting line when I visited and that says a lot considering the various options in the neighborhood. The service was attentive and quick. I appreciate that the mixed drinks are priced at $12. The drinks were decent, some better than others. We shared the spinach artichoke dip, burgers and fries. The food was OK. I would recommend this as a place to kick back, have a few drinks and casually people watch.
I has such a wonderful experience at Gus' Sip & Dip! From the moment we walked in the atmosphere felt warm, cozy and inviting. It's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy quality food and drinks. We started with the crab dip, which was incredible Rich, creamy, and full of flavor -- easily one of the best I had. The artichoke fritters were Crispy on the outside and tender on the outside, perfectly seasoned and absolutely addictive. Pizza excellent. The warm olives were a simple but delicious touch, adding a savory balance to the table. The jumbo shrimp cocktail was fresh, chilled perfectly and beautifully presented. To top it at all , the Irish coffee was smooth, perfectly blended, and the ideal finish to the meal. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right. You can really tell they care about both the food and the costumer experience. I will definitely be coming back and recommendig this place to Friends!
