Luke Gardiner

Gibsons Restaurant Group

Gibsons Restaurant Group (GRG) began in 1989 with the founding of Chicago's iconic Gibsons Bar &Steakhouse on Rush Street by Steve Lombardo and Hugo Ralli. With the core philosophy of providing the best hospitality, quality and value to its customers, Gibsons quickly became one of the top restaurants in Chicago. Today, GRG operates 14 locations in 4states and 9 distinguished concepts, including Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House, LUXBAR, Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar, Gibsons Italia and The BOATHOUSE -a partnership with Steven Schussler (founderof Rainforest Cafe). Six GRG restaurants are in the top 100 highest-grossing in the United States, according to Restaurant Business.In addition, GRG manages premier independent restaurants including RL Restaurant in Chicago and The Polo Bar in New York on behalf of Ralph Lauren, ChiSoxBar & Grill on behalf of the Chicago White Sox and Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House on behalf of Rivers Casino and SugarHouse Casino. All locations owned or operated by Gibsons Restaurant Group embody its core philosophy, which has contributed to its continued growth and success