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Bar Mar, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Bar Mar

4.6
4.6
923 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 89 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Fresh oysters piled on mounds of sparkling ice. Ceviches that taste of the ocean. Chef José Andrés’ brilliant renditions of iconic seafood classics like fried calamari and lobster rolls. Located at the Bank of America Tower in Chicago, Bar Mar is a true celebration of the bounty of the sea, with modern takes on classics you know and love, festive cocktails, and a bright, beautiful space that interweaves the nautical with the elegant. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 820-6602
  • Website
    https://www.thebazaar.com/location/bar-mar-chicago/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For catering inquiries, please contact: wackerevents@grgmc.com
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries, please contact: wackerevents@grgmc.com
  • Location
    110 North Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Wacker and Randolph
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Give the Gift of Gibsons!

    11 Nov 2024 - 15 Jan 2025
    Mon - 11:00 - 15:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00
    Making Spirits Bright All Year Round! For every $100 in Gibsons Restaurant Group gift cards purchased from November 1st through Jan 15th, receive a $25 Bonus Lunch Card. Lunch Cards do not expire, but can only be used for lunch from January through September. Gift Cards can be purchased at any Gibsons Restaurant Group location or online at grgmc.com/shop. Please visit our website for a full list of terms and conditions.

Menu

Lunch

$55/person

  • Hamachi Cone*

    brick dough, smoked hamachi, yuzo-sesame mayo, radish

    • Neptune's Pillows*

      Sesame rocoto, spicy tuna, fresh wasabi

      • Croquetas de Pollo*

        Chicken-béchamel fritters

        • Tempura Calamari

          piparra peppers, garlic alioli

          • Lobster Roll

            butter poached lobster, mayo espuma, pickled celery, steamed bun

            • Cobb Salad

              romaine, bacon, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, egg, scallion, buttermilk dressing

              • Pulpo a la Gallega

                Spanish octopus, potatoes, alioli, pimentón

                • American Wagyu Skirt Steak*

                  (Mishima, TX) piquillo peppers, beef jus

                  Last updated: 15 October 2022

                  What 923 people are saying

                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                  4.6
                  4.6 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.6Food
                  • 4.6Service
                  • 4.7Ambience
                  • 4.2Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Bar Mar offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible food" and "exceptional service." The creative and flavorful menu, highlighted by dishes like lobster croquetas and ceviche, receives high praise. While some find the noise level high, the ambiance is generally "beautiful" and inviting, making it a popular choice for special occasions.

                  923 Reviews

                  1. Jeanne

                    Chicago

                    20 reviews

                    5.0

                    20 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great vibe. We went before a show for a light dinner. Very attentive staff to get us out in time. Lively atmosphere and good crab cake. I will be coming back!

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                  2. Leigh

                    Indiana

                    17 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    17 reviews

                    Dined 2 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    This was our second time eating here. We typically get a combination of apps and that is plenty. The food is delicious. It can be very crowded and the tables are close together so it can be loud.

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                  3. Jeffrey

                    New York City

                    10 reviews

                    5.0

                    10 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Beautiful restaurant with very good food and creative drinks. While the smash burger looks unassuming when placed in front of you the second you pick it up you know it's something special. It has some serious weight to it and it tastes really and I mean really good. My wife had the steak salad and loved it. The sangria was very good as well. Overall a great dinning experience.

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                  4. Susan

                    Chicago

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    It was great! This was my first time there and I hosted clients. Everyone loved the food. The service was great. We had a corner round table so everyone could communicate together.

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                  5. Timothy

                    Chicago

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Lunch was great. Apparently, everything you order will be delicious, so flavorful. I look forward to my next visit.

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                  6. Alexis

                    Boise

                    8 reviews

                    3.0

                    8 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 2
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    When we arrived, they told us they just switched up the menu. The only reason we made a reservation was for the menu. We decided to stay because it’s hard to get last-minute reservations, but it took 1.5 hours to get our entrees. People were leaving and complaining all around us. Some of the food was in rough shape. To their credit, they comped our meal. The staff was wonderful, I hope this was just a bad night for them and it improves in a few weeks. Don’t write them off, but read the recent reviews before you give them a try. It’s disappointing to travel to a city and have SO many food options, then pick one that lets you down.

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                  7. Linda

                    Chicago

                    181 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    181 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Loved the salmon! Miss the old menu with tapas. Our server, Victoria, was excellent!

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                  8. red4529

                    Chicago

                    4 reviews

                    1.0

                    4 reviews

                    Dined 6 days ago

                    1. Overall 1
                    2. Food 1
                    3. Service 1
                    4. Ambience 2
                    Well, if we ever got our main dishes it would be a different review -- maybe. 1 hour and no serving, no explanation. 45 minutes into the wait we are told that they can't do the ham and cheese sandwich. No ingredients ?! Then we get another excuse after being told that the food was on the way in "3 minutes". The computer screens have gone blank. Offered comp on the food that we didn't get. Oh, and the lobster bisque was way too salty and the crab'cake' had no breading. Not a bad idea but not a crab cake. Needless to say, the service was terrible, the excuses worse than the airline random generator excuses. We'll never be back. And I have a thriving business in the Loop with lots of customers. Guess what. No nice business lunches for you. Good luck keeping open for the long haul after the initial splash.

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                  9. Jan

                    London

                    18 reviews

                    vip
                    3.0

                    18 reviews

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Wine and filet mignon were great. Great vibe in restaurant and a beautiful place for people watching.

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                  10. Dave

                    Washington DC

                    8 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    8 reviews

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We had a wonderful time at dinner and the service was fantastic! It really enjoyed the restaurant overall. Desserts were off the charts and a great way to end the experience.

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                  FAQs

                  Bar Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 820-6602.

                  Bar Mar is rated 4.6 stars by 923 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 89 times today

                  Order delivery or takeout

                  Google Map for Bar Mar

                  110 North Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

                  Additional information

                  • Award-winning
                    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                  • Cross Street
                    Wacker and Randolph
                  • Area
                    River North (Chicago)
                  • Hours of Operation
                    Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
                  • Price
                    $31 to $50
                  • Cuisines
                    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood
                  • Dining style
                    Casual Elegant
                  • Dress code
                    Business Casual
                  • Parking details
                    Valet
                  • Payment Options
                    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                  • Additional
                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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