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Bar Mar, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Bar Mar

4.6
4.6
938 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
20:00
Booked 156 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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 am–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 820-6602
  • Website
    https://www.thebazaar.com/location/bar-mar-chicago/
  • 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
  • Location
    110 North Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Wacker and Randolph
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Offers

  • Give the Gift of Gibsons!

    11 Nov 2024 - 15 Jan 2025
    Mon - 11:00 - 15:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00
    Making Spirits Bright All Year Round! For every $100 in Gibsons Restaurant Group gift cards purchased from November 1st through Jan 15th, receive a $25 Bonus Lunch Card. Lunch Cards do not expire, but can only be used for lunch from January through September. Gift Cards can be purchased at any Gibsons Restaurant Group location or online at grgmc.com/shop. Please visit our website for a full list of terms and conditions.

Menu

Lunch

$55/person

  • Hamachi Cone*

    brick dough, smoked hamachi, yuzo-sesame mayo, radish

    • Neptune's Pillows*

      Sesame rocoto, spicy tuna, fresh wasabi

      • Croquetas de Pollo*

        Chicken-béchamel fritters

        • Tempura Calamari

          piparra peppers, garlic alioli

          • Lobster Roll

            butter poached lobster, mayo espuma, pickled celery, steamed bun

            • Cobb Salad

              romaine, bacon, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, egg, scallion, buttermilk dressing

              • Pulpo a la Gallega

                Spanish octopus, potatoes, alioli, pimentón

                • American Wagyu Skirt Steak*

                  (Mishima, TX) piquillo peppers, beef jus

                  Last updated: 15 October 2022

                  What 938 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

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Bar Mar offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional food" and "excellent service." Highlights include the tasting menu, innovative small plates, and creative cocktails. The atmosphere is lively and beautifully designed, perfect for special occasions. While some guests noted delays in seating, the staff's professionalism and warmth often leave a lasting impression.

                  938 Reviews

                  1. Darla

                    Chicago

                    4 reviews

                    4.0

                    4 reviews

                    Dined 2 days ago

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Excellent food. Service was good. Noise level a bit high.

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                  2. Deanna

                    Chicago

                    31 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    31 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The full package, gorgeous space, delicious food, and spectacular service. We tucked into Bar Mar and it was an oasis of warmth on a cold day. We were greeted like old friends and made very comfortable. We ordered West Coast oysters, Neptune's Pillows, and Sloppy Jose - it was the perfect lunch to satisfy our seafood and spice cravings. For dessert, there is sticky toffee pudding and the stellar Key Pie. I'll be dreaming of that Key Pie for a long time. Our server was an absolute delight. She was efficient, professional, and fun! Jenn was a joy and made us feel like VIPs. We will be back for more fantastic food and fun.

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                  3. Ken

                    Las Vegas

                    6 reviews

                    vip
                    3.0

                    6 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 3
                    Just ok. Many options in the city that are far better.

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                  4. leneika

                    New York City

                    5 reviews

                    5.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great service. Hand some small bites Oysters and drinks. Simply Scrumptious

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                  5. Michael

                    Chicago

                    1 review

                    1.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 1
                    2. Food 1
                    3. Service 1
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Never got to eat. Waited over an hour for our food and had to leave before it arrived because we had tickets to a show. We were not informed that there was an issue with the kitchen being backed until we told the waiter we had to leave.

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                  6. Alex

                    Chicago

                    12 reviews

                    5.0

                    12 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Great evening. Excellent service, if not a little too eager to clear your dish by guys passing by. Ambiance pleasant and food tasty! Worth going.

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                  7. OpenTable Diner

                    Jacksonville

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The most amazing experience ever. The food was amazing, drinks were delish and the service beyond 5 stars. Our host Alexandros made our anniversary extra special. Thank you to the BarMar team for excellent service.

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                  8. VINCENT

                    St. Louis

                    12 reviews

                    vip
                    4.0

                    12 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 3
                    Great food and service. However, the room was so cold I wore my hat and coat during the meal.

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                  9. Raffi

                    Dallas

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    My entire dining experience was fantastic! The hostesses were welcoming and friendly, my server, Victoria was incredibly pleasant and helpful, the restaurant managers were polite and courteous, and checked on me from time to time. The ambience was amazing, the food was sensational, and my overall experience was a 10/10!

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                  10. Janet

                    Chicago

                    39 reviews

                    vip
                    4.0

                    39 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Our server made our evening! Attentive, sweet, kind, etc-so nice to have good quality service! Food was delicious and light, not overly filling which was refreshing. Can’t wait to go again in the summer and enjoy their patio!

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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 938 OpenTable diners.

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

                  Make a booking

                  2 people
                  20:00
                  Booked 156 times today

                  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 am–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
                  • 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
                    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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