A Visit to Chicago’s GT Fish & Oyster Restaurant

Chicago is well-known for its wonderful restaurants, and over the holidays, my family had the opportunity to experience several gastronomic delights. For the next few Fridays, I’m going to continue what I started last week with our visit to Eataly, and will feature some of Chicago’s great dining establishments.

Named after its Michelin-starred chef, Guiseppe Tentori, GT Fish & Oyster has been open since March 2011 at 531 N. Wells Street in Chicago. The 115-seat restaurant’s menu focuses on fresh, seasonal seafood presented in small plates designed for sharing, and the pricing is designed to fill a hole in Chicago’s market by offering outstanding seafood at mid-range prices (source). On the high side of what we consider mid-range, the prices are probably fair for the quality of the food. 

My daughter and her friend dined at GT Fish & Oyster and took photos of their courses — of course! Here’s a sampling of what they had — check out the menu here.

GotMyReservations GT Fish & Oyster 1

Taken with a cell phone, the photo’s not perfect, but those oysters look fabulous!

GotMyReservations GT Fish & Oyster 2

Tuna Poke with mango, cucumber, black sesame

GotMyReservations GT Fish & Oyster 3

Striped Bass with hearts of palm, forbidden black rice,
quince

GotMyReservations GT Fish & Oyster 4

Seared Scallops with Romanesco broccoli, pureed cauliflower, caviar, shaved carrot

imagesReservations can be made through Open Table and are recommended.

GT FISH & OYSTER, 531 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

312-929-3501 / CONTACT

BRUNCH SA-SU 10AM-2:30PM

LUNCH M-F 11:30AM-4:30PM

DINNER SU-TH 4:30PM-11PM

DINNER F-SA 4:30PM-MIDNIGHT

I’m linking up today with Oh, the Places I’ve Been at The Tablescaper. I hope you will stop by and visit the bloggers at Alma’s fantastic web site!

Got my bags, got my reservations,
Spent each dime I could afford. 
Like a child in wild anticipation, 
I long to hear that, “All aboard!”

Music and lyrics by Bud Green, Les Brown and Ben Homer (1944)

 

 

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4 thoughts on “A Visit to Chicago’s GT Fish & Oyster Restaurant

  1. The food looks delicious! Chicago is such a fun place to visit, and you’ve given a wonderful review of what looks like a perfect restaurant. I love the quote on their wall. 🙂 Happy weekend!
    Kim

  2. What a neat place. I grew up eating oysters… on the half shell, oyster stew, broasted, Bienville, in gumbo, fried, etc. if I am ever in Chicago, I will remember this. Thanks for the tour!

    xo

    Sheila

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