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.

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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.

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

Tuna Poke with mango, cucumber, black sesame

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

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

Reservations 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)