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Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, Chicago, IL

Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago

4.4
4.4
4937 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats and produces with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:00–22:00 Sun 07:30–13:30
  • Phone number
    (312) 765-0524
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Bernal
  • Catering
    Whether it's our our gorgeous La Veranda Room, our spacious Barcelona Room or our intimate Lower Lounge, Mercat A La Planxa has the perfect space to host your private event!<br /><br />Please contact our Sales &amp; Marketing Manager at (312) 765-0524 or sierra.little@sagehospitalitygroup.com or (312) 765-0524 for more information
  • Private party facilities
    La Veranda, our private dining space overlooking the main dining room of Mercat, can seat 30 guests. We also offer Private Dining in the Barcelona Room, which seats 66 guests. Our spaces allow for receptions of up to 130 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Sierra Little: (816) 805-6895
  • Area
    South Loop
  • Cross Street
    Balbo - Entrance to the hotel is through The Blackstone Hotel lobby
  • Parking details
    Valet available in the front of the Blackstone Hotel located on Balbo
  • Public transit
    Nearest Red-line Stop is Harrison, head east on Balbo, restaurant is on the corner of Balbo & Michigan.Bus lines are the #3, #127, #129 all three stop at the entrance of Mercat a la Planxa.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Picar (Happy Hour)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 17:00
    Join us for our Happy Hour from 4:00-5:30pm every day. Check out our Picar menu for great food and beverage options!

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What 4,937 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

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Mercat a la Planxa, nestled in The Blackstone Hotel, offers an "amazing ambiance" and "stellar" dining experience. Known for its authentic Spanish tapas, the restaurant impresses with dishes like "wonderful paella," bacon-wrapped dates, and octopus. Guests appreciate the attentive service, making it a top choice for theater-goers and special occasions.

4,937 Reviews
  1. Dan

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The waitress was horrible. She was rude, inattentive and impatient with us. She also seemed impaired. It really overshadowed the experience.

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  2. Bglassbe

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is absolutely exceptional! Definitely the best seafood paella I have had outside of Spain. The beet salad was also delicious, as were the shrimp and patatas bravas. I cannot wait to go back and try more things off of the menu! Highly highly recommend for an amazing culinary experience. They even brought us complimentary cava for our anniversary!

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  3. Rafael

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful, very different delicious flavors. Ambience and service really nice.

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  4. Federico

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was a bit of a hit or miss. Iberico ham was good (couldn’t go wrong there), the calamari were also good, the mains though not great. The chicken was beautifully moist but the sauce was bot enough salty / savory and the branzino filets were really thin and overcooked. The service was relatively fast but the waiter seemed she really wanted to be somewhere else….maybe understandably, as it was Valentine’s Day. Overall, I would not return.

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  5. Jack

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    12/10 experience! My boyfriend and I come to Mercat every year for our anniversary and our server Jeff made this year truly memorable. He was very informative answering questions about the menu. He made us feel comfortable and taken care of, despite it appearing to be very busy. He was personable and it was very enjoyable to chat with him throughout the evening. The server’s assistants also helped make the night special. We had the Valentine’s Day menu which had 3 courses to it. Each course was delivered accurately in a timely fashion. After each course our silverware was changed and empty plates removed from the table promptly. We love Mercat and we come back every year because we love the food! This Valentines tasting menu absolutely blew us away. Each course was more fantastic than the last. My favorite was the lobster fideua, the bold barbaque peppery flavor of the vegetables and pasta combined with the tender subtle lobster was unparalleled to anything I’ve ever tasted before. My boyfriend deeply enjoyed the imberico tenderloin and brava sauce. The plates not only tasted amazing but they looked visually stunning. We eat with our eyes first, and each time a new course was delivered to the table I was in awe of the culinary craftsmanship of each the dishes. Overall, the entire Mercat ala planxa team goes above and beyond to provide exceptional food and service, guaranteeing a uniquely memorable dining experience every time. I will make it a priority to visit more than on our anniversary. Thank you to the whole team who made this possible. The only thing left I have to say is, how doesn’t this restaurant have a Michelin star yet? I think they deserve 3 at the very least.

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  6. Sam

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great room. Great service. Romantic setting in a classic hotel.

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  7. Julianne

    VIP

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Octopus, empanadas and garlic shrimp are excellent. Wine list is really great. I’d skip the patatas bravas and chicken skewers next time. We’ll be back.

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  8. kevin

    VIP

    Chicago

    114 reviews

    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Valentines dinner. Metcats special tasting foods were outstanding. Highly recommend for all special occasions.

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  9. Donald

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service all round - nothing else to add at this point
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Donald, We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. It's fantastic to know that our service met your expectations and that you found our food to be of good value. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Carlos was a fantastic server— very attentive. Food was delicious!
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner experience at Mercat a la Planxa and so happy to see you had Carlos as your server he is one of best! It's fantastic to know that our attentive service and delicious food made a positive impression on you. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional service and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago is rated 4.4 stars by 4937 OpenTable diners.

Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago

638 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Balbo - Entrance to the hotel is through The Blackstone Hotel lobby
  • Area
    South Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:00–22:00 Sun 07:30–13:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet available in the front of the Blackstone Hotel located on Balbo
  • Public transit
    Nearest Red-line Stop is Harrison, head east on Balbo, restaurant is on the corner of Balbo & Michigan.Bus lines are the #3, #127, #129 all three stop at the entrance of Mercat a la Planxa.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Bernal
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 765-0524
  • Catering
    Whether it's our our gorgeous La Veranda Room, our spacious Barcelona Room or our intimate Lower Lounge, Mercat A La Planxa has the perfect space to host your private event!<br /><br />Please contact our Sales &amp; Marketing Manager at (312) 765-0524 or sierra.little@sagehospitalitygroup.com or (312) 765-0524 for more information
  • Private party facilities
    La Veranda, our private dining space overlooking the main dining room of Mercat, can seat 30 guests. We also offer Private Dining in the Barcelona Room, which seats 66 guests. Our spaces allow for receptions of up to 130 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Sierra Little: (816) 805-6895
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