Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Downtown / Loop
Bandol, Chicago, IL

Bandol

4.1
4.1
256 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
Bandol blends French and Mediterranean classics with modern seafood, a raw bar, and American influences, inspired by the coastal town of Bandol. Its light-filled, art-deco space is ideal for everything from a morning espresso and pastry to a business lunch, memorable dinner, or late-night digestif. Parisian-style outdoor seating offers a relaxing escape in the heart of the city. Bandol serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and weekend brunch.

The upscale to-go coffee bar and bakery counter offers Lavazza coffee, grab-and-go breakfast items, and house-made pastries, perfect for a quick pick-me-up.

Parking validation is available for guests parked at 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, enjoy free parking with a $25 meal purchase. Bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Mediterranean, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 06:30–21:00 Fri 06:30–22:30 Sat 07:00–23:00 Sun 07:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 877-5713
  • Website
    https://www.bandolrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • 3 Course Theater Pre-Fixe Menu

    US$48.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Before you head on over to the theater, stop by Bandol for a 3-course meal. Start with a Mixed Green Salad, and choose your entree from 3 options: Roasted Amish Chicken, Roasted Salmon, Veggie Lasagna, and, for dessert, Gelato.
    3 Course Theater Pre-Fixe Menu photo

  • $30 Bottomless Mimosas Sat & Sun

    US$30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Feelin' bubbly! Get bottomless mimosas for $30 at Bandol on Saturdays and Sundays!
    $30 Bottomless Mimosas Sat & Sun photo

  • Holiday Brunch

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    Celebrate the holidays at Bandol Brasserie, where the ambiance transports you to a Paris café on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. With elegant décor, twinkling lights, and a touch of festive magic, it's the perfect setting for a memorable holiday brunch. Indulge in our festive cocktails and pastries at our grab & go café.

Offers

  • Dive in to our Oyster Madness!

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    Visit us Monday & Friday for $1 oysters and Tuesday through Thursday with $1.50 oysters and $35 rosé towers.

    Dive in to our Oyster Madness! photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bandol offers a "wonderful restaurant" experience with "amazing dishes" and a "great quality for the price." The French-inspired bistro is praised for its authentic cuisine and "excellent value." While service can be inconsistent, the food, including "crab cakes" and "crispy salmon," frequently impresses diners.

256 Reviews

  1. Heather

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bandol was the perfect after theater dinner! The ambience hots the right notes for a special occasion without being stuffy.. The food is excellent. The service was thoughtful. We will go back!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Cristina

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We came in for the Thanksgiving Day Prix Fixe (3-courses). The first and third courses were fine (appetizer and dessert), but the main course, which could have been good, was served cold. The service was good, and the wine / cocktails were good too. However, given the temperature of the food, we will most likely not return.

    Is this helpful?

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Bandol’s on Thanksgiving day for breakfast the food was delicious and the service was excellent Johnny took very good care of us

    Is this helpful?

  4. LoveThisPlace

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous brunch! Delicious food, great service, fair prices

    Is this helpful?

  5. Kelli

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone enjoyed their meals and cocktails but the service was quite slow, especially for it not being full

    Is this helpful?

  6. Jacqueline

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I went specifically for happy hour. However was pretty disappointed. The oysters were shucked poorly, every oyster had shell pieces on it. There was one waiter for the entire bar area so getting service was almost impossible. Drinks were good! Would not go back.

    Is this helpful?

  7. David

    Tampa

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I went for a business meeting and thought it would be a tad less noisy. Was difficult to converse. Food was great. Parking was a tad tricky and they didn’t honor the voucher at the garage. That was annoying.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Lori

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My main issue was that once we sat down, a pan handler had come in - after already hassling people outside - and kept asking for money while we were sitting at the table. There were 3 employees standing by our table and not one said anything to assist us. We kept saying no thank you as we were sitting there and they just stood there quietly not saying anything. It was very uncomfortable. I would have hoped the employees would have said something to help. Not very impressed - it was like they didn’t know what to do. For happy hour, this place is fine, but the dinner service and ambiance on. Tuesday no less, was not that great.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Cynthia

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience. Perfect setting for meeting colleagues.
    BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Cynthia, We are so pleased to learn you had an enjoyable dining experience at Bandol. Thank you for taking the time to share that with others. Hoping you will join us again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team

    Is this helpful?

  10. Lola

    Chicago

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good, but service was inconsistent.
    BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Lola, Thank you for being our guest and for your feedback. We are sorry we fell flat with your service and have let our management team know. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Sincerely, Brad and The Bandol Team

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Bandol is rated 4.1 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bandol

100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 06:30–21:00 Fri 06:30–22:30 Sat 07:00–23:00 Sun 07:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Mediterranean, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo