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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, Chicago, IL
Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, Chicago, IL
Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, Chicago, IL
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
4936 Reviews
$50 and over
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:00–22:00 Sun 07:30–13:30
  • Phone number
  • 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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Private dining

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 4,936 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

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Mercat a la Planxa offers a chic and comfortable atmosphere with a diverse tapas menu that captures the essence of Spanish cuisine. Standout dishes include "bacon wrapped dates" and "paella," complemented by attentive service. Perfect for pre-theater dining near the Auditorium Theater, it's a consistently celebrated culinary destination.
4,936 Reviews
  1. Valerie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, the dining experience was fantastic! Service was great and food was delicious! We will definitely be back.

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  2. julie VIP

    Chicago41 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went post shamrock shuffle. Service great. Food was good, not great but the bacon wrapped dates were a hit!
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Julie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and the bacon-wrapped dates. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and it's customers like you that make our job wonderful. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, David

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  3. Helen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were terrific! We enjoyed our paella very much. They are very good about letting you know that it takes 30 minutes or more. So if you want paella, order it right away. The tapas comes out as it is prepared, so there will be plenty to eat while you wait for paella.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 16 March 2025
    Helen, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the paella and tapas, and we appreciate you noticing the care we take in preparing each dish. We can't wait to have you back for another great dining experience! Thank you, David

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my all-time favorites in Chicago and I brought our customers in for the evening. As a table we decided to go with the Chefs 5 Course Dinner Option. I have been to meerkat multiple times in the past. Unfortunately, the food quality was marginal and just ok for the price of admission. What a shame, Sincerely Gloria Schmieder (815) 742-7622 
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Gloria, I am so sorry this was your experience with us at Mercat. I will reach out shortly for more information as I would like to address this quickly. I do hope you will give us another chance as I know we can live up to your expectations. Thank you, David

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  5. Mary Ellen VIP

    Chicago40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven't been here in a while but we had a wonderful evening and will be back again. Thanks!!
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 11 March 2025
    Mary Ellen, Thank you so much for joining us for dinner! We love our locals and cannot wait to see you again soon! We have a wonderful new Chef who is making some amazing tapas here at Mercat a la Planxa. Thank you, David

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  6. Michael VIP

    Chicago100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been any times since it's a great restaurant to go to before the Auditorium Theater. The tapas menu is interesting and varied. The service is first-rate.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 11 March 2025
    Hey Michael, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at Mercat a la Planxa before the Auditorium Theater! It's fantastic to know that you found our varied tapas menu interesting and first-rate. We're also glad to hear that our service met your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you, David

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Ended up going back for a second night while I was in Chicago for one week
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 5 March 2025
    Thank you! We love to see repeat guests! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed our restaurant and really hope you come again next time you are in Chicago! Thank you, David

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  8. HARSHA VIP

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was fine. But the food was not good. Wouldn’t got back.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Harsha. We're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. At Mercat a la Planxa, Chicago, we strive to provide our guests with high-quality meals and service, and we regret that we fell short this time. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will certainly take it into account as we continually work to improve our offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance so we can make this right for you. Best, David

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered several dishes for sharing, the menu offers a wide array of tapas, each one deliciously curated capturing the essence of Spanish cuisine from Serrano ham croquettes, marinated olives, bacon-covered dates, hanger steak, pulpo to Brussels sprouts, we were able to sample a little bit of everything. The ambience is chic yet very comfortable. The staff is friendly and made the perfect suggestions for our group. I highly recommend it.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Mercat a la Planxa. It's wonderful to know that our tapas menu was to your liking and that you appreciated the curation of Spanish cuisine. We're glad our team could suggest dishes that added to the overall experience. We strive to make every visit a memorable one and your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you, David

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  10. Michael VIP

    Chicago100 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice tapas menu with good food and service in the Bllackstone Hotel.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 4 March 2025
    Hello Michael, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tapas menu and found our service to be good. We always aim to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests at Mercat a la Planxa. Your feedback is much appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you, David

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Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago is rated 4.4 stars by 4936 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 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
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • 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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