Bandol

4.1

254 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 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 6:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 6:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 877-5713
Website
https://www.bandolrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
Area
Downtown / Loop
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.
$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!
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.

Popular dishes

What 254 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
3.9Service
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.

254 Reviews

C
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Cindy
Richmond
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is located on corner in the Hyatt Centre hotel. The roasted salmon with beluga lential ...fantastic. Drink Fluer de Champagne was perfect.
BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
Dear Cindy, We are pleased to learn you had an enjoyable dining experience. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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Elizabeth
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. We had a birthday and were given a complimentary piece of cake
BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for being our guest and for your feedback. Your comments have been shared with our management team. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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FAQs

Bandol is rated 4.1 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Additional information

Area
Downtown / Loop
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 6:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 6:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–8:00 pm
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

Website
https://www.bandolrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 877-5713

Bandol

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

3 Course Theater Pre-Fixe Menu

$30 Bottomless Mimosas Sat & Sun

Holiday Brunch

Offers

Dive in to our Oyster Madness!

Popular dishes

Crab Cake Sliders

BANDOL SEAFOOD SALAD

OYSTERS (½ doz)

Menu

What 254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Bandol restaurant rated?

Is Bandol currently accepting bookings?

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