GEMINI is one of the best american restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Lincoln Park.
Fifteen years on Lincoln Avenue is a particular kind of credential — long enough to mean something, short enough that a place can still surprise you — and Gemini, Lincoln Park's contemporary bistro, appears to have spent those years building a room rather than just filling one.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. GEMINI is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
uni butter, citrus breadcrumb
truffle mushroom duxelle, prosciutto, red wine bordelaise
bacon lardon, basil, mustard seed, crispy shallot, lemon vinaigrette
mascarpone cream, raspberry
GEMINI is an easy yes in Lincoln Park when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Grilled Oysters (3) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,087 Google reviews.
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GEMINI is a American restaurant located in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Fifteen years on Lincoln Avenue is a particular kind of credential — long enough to mean something, short enough that a place can still surprise you — and Gemini, Lincoln Park's contemporary bistro, appears to have spent those years building a room rather than just filling one.
GEMINI is best for date night, group dinner, lincoln park, family dinner, comfortable, classic. GEMINI is an easy yes in Lincoln Park when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Grilled Oysters (3) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,087 Google reviews.
GEMINI is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,087 reviews
Start with Grilled Oysters (3), Beef Wellington, Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Chocolate Pavlova. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
GEMINI holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,087 reviews. GEMINI is an easy yes in Lincoln Park when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Grilled Oysters (3) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,087 Google reviews.
GEMINI is located at 2075 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, GEMINI accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — GEMINI is tagged for date night dining. GEMINI is an easy yes in Lincoln Park when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Grilled Oysters (3) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,087 Google reviews.
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