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Bar Mar, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Bar Mar

4.6
4.6
1011 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 171 times today
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Join Bar Mar to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Treat your loved one to a romantic dining experience. Enjoy these exclusive Valentine’s Day specials: Caviar Service, Oyster Ceviche, Sea Scallop Crudo, Lobster Croquetas, and Roasted Whole Maine Lobster. Don't forget to indulge in something sweet like our Flourless Chocolate Cake. Make your reservation below for lunch or dinner!
    Join Bar Mar to celebrate Valentine’s Day! photo
  • Chicago Restaurant Week

    24 Jan 2025 - 9 Feb 2025
    Join us for lunch or dinner at Bar Mar in Chicago during Chicago Restaurant Week from January 24, 2025 through February 9, 2025. Indulge in a specially priced lunch or dinner menu ($30pp for lunch and $45pp for dinner - excluding tax and gratuity) featuring Bar Mar favorites. Visit our website to view the complete menus. Make a reservation today!

What 1,011 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Mar offers a stunning atmosphere with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about standout dishes like the Neptune's Pillows and crab cakes. The restaurant provides a unique dining experience, perfect for special occasions. While some mention limited menu choices, the "attentive staff" and vibrant ambiance make it a memorable spot.
1,011 Reviews
  1. Anna

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and the food was delicious. Started with some oysters and then the restaurant week menu. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the wine recommendation. Cheers!

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  2. Judith

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a beautiful restaurant in the B of A building. The Restaurant Week menu was delicious and included three creative courses at a reasonable price. Service was very friendly and attentive on a quiet Sunday afternoon. I had dined here for lunch during the week, when the scene was lively and crowded with business professionals. Food on the longer menu was equally creative and delicious.

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  3. Susan

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining room is beautiful. We went for Chicago restaurant week. The presentation of the shrimp cocktail was beautiful and the shrimp were large. The lobster roll was disappointing. The dessert was 2 small cookies in a plastic bag. Something you’d find in a kids boxed lunch. Really?? Disappointing.

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  4. Mindy

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my two teens here for dinner before seeing a play. We ordered many appetizers and then had the restaurant week dinner. Everything was delicious and creative. Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. We loved the cured pork that was presented to us tableside, the crab cake which was full of large pieces of crab and had great flavor, the tuna pillows, the octopus and the steak frites. Highly recommend!

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  5. Altay

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    What a disaster, incompetency and inconsistency all over the place. We had a rough start by getting seated to our 8.30pm reservation at 8.50. From there things only got worse. We ordered two drinks. One of them arrived in a broken glass which is unacceptable at a restaurant of this quality. When i returned the drink as the glass was chipped we got an attitude from both the person that brought the drink and our server. From that point it took another 20 minutes to get my drink. Throughout the night we didnt get any service but the tables around us were getting friendly and frequent service. As for food, the lobster bisque was merely cold, and the steak arrived more than an hour after we sat down. I'll give credit where its due the steak and desert were good. However I would rate the service 0 starts if I could. I doubt i'd return here under these conditions. Putting shame to Jose Andres' name.

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  6. Elise

    VIP

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! We asked for a dish only served upstairs and our server happily made it happen, she was lovely! Incredible quality food and drinks. One of my favorite spots! I love talking about you all on my food instagram @brbgettinginvolved

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  7. Nikki

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with equally beautiful food! Service was incredible.

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  8. Ted

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic time. Great drinks. Awesome service. Great vibe.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was so accommodating and overheard us talking about a birthday! Brought us a dessert. How awesome

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  10. Jeremy

    Atlanta

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibe, but overrated food and expensive. Fine if you have the corporate card and want to mix it up, but there are better options in the area.

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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 1011 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 171 times today
Experiences are available.

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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