Bandol

4.1

250 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Great for happy hour
Charming

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

$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!
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.
Thanksgiving Feast
US$48.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a delectable pre-fixe dinner perfect for the whole family, featuring pasture-raised turkey and all the classic trimmings. Available for dine-in or take-out on Thanksgiving Day. We are catering for Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day! View Catering Menu and Dinner Menu - https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b770a374-d2f3-458f-b026-0536b49498a8

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 250 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

4.1Food
4Service
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.

250 Reviews

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Jacqueline
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Chelsea
Chicago
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
One of the worst meals we’ve ever had. And we brought an out of town guest. It was embarrassing and a shocking waste of $175. The swordfish kabobs were so dry we all only choked down one tiny shriveled piece. It took 40 minutes to even receive our first dish which was a chintzy burrata dish with grossly sweet tomato jam. The cauliflower au gratin was something out of a horror movie. It was also the only truly edible thing on our table. Our server was very kind and I could see he was the only person working the entire floor and I felt bad for him. But they kept seating tables even though they were understaffed and that’s a choice. I should have just made another reservation somewhere else when they called me at 7pm, thirty minutes before our reservation, saying they wanted to close early at 8 and do we still want to come in….When we arrived they were accepting walk ins which was very confusing. I don’t understand how this place has so many good reviews. The food was atrocious and overpriced.
BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
Dear Chelsea, We are so sorry to learn we offered you such a disappointing dining experience. Please know that this is not how we want our guests to feel when they dine with us and we have shared your feedback with management for review. What you experienced is unacceptable and we offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Sincerely, Brad and The Bandol Team
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Steven
Indiana
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, prices, and service. I feel like this is almost a hidden gem in the Loop because it's always got a nice crowd, but not crazy busy like some places.
BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
Dear Steven, We thank you for letting others know you enjoyed your Bandol dining experience. Please join us again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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Gret
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again I had a fantastic dining experience at Bandol. Made a point of dining here again on this trip and wasn't disappointed. The food is excellent. Served by friendly staff. I like the relaxed atmosphere while dining. Will be back again on my next trip to Chicago.
BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
Dear Gret, We are so pleased you took the time to let others know you enjoyed your dining experience at Bandol. Thank you! Hoping to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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Nikola
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely French-inspired bistro, with authentic cuisines, excellent value. Recommended.
BandolResponded on 10 October 2024
Dear Nikola, We thank you for letting others know you enjoyed Bandol. Please join us again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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FAQs

Bandol is rated 4.1 stars by 250 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 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

$30 Bottomless Mimosas Sat & Sun

3 Course Theater Pre-Fixe Menu

Thanksgiving Feast

Offers

Dive in to our Oyster Madness!

Popular dishes

Crab Cake Sliders

BANDOL SEAFOOD SALAD

OYSTERS (½ doz)

Menu

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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