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Bar Mar, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Bar Mar

4.6
4.6
967 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Join us at Bar Mar to ring in the New Year!

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Dine at this seafood-focused restaurant by Chef José Andrés located in the Bank of America tower, featuring incredible river views. Enjoy a celebration of all things fish and seafood, accompanied by a list of hand-crafted, whimsical cocktails. Indulge in NYE specials such as Salmon Tiradito, Hamachi Cones, Caviar Cones, Oyster Ceviche, Lobster and Shrimp Croquetas, Filet with Black Truffle Poached Lobster, or Champagne Raspberry Tart. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with festive decorations and a complimentary toast at midnight. Make your reservation now!

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 967 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.

                  967 Reviews

                  1. clark

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Amazing atmosphere and food! Staff was attentive and made it a great experience overall

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                  2. Anuradha

                    Chicago

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    This was our second time dining at Bar Mar and we absolutely loved it both times! The ambiance, hostess staff, cocktails, wine selection, caviar cones, and too many items on the food menu to name! Our waiter Alex was so attentive and didn’t rush us. And who can forget the Bar - just spectacular! Would definitely return.

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                  3. Geoffrey

                    London

                    3 reviews

                    3.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 2
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 3
                    We were disappointed. We thought there would be more seafood options on the menu. We ordered the lobster bisque, the lobster roll and the sticky toffee pudding. All of the dishes were tasty but all of them arrived too cold.

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                  4. Deborah

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    30 reviews

                    4.0

                    30 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 5
                    It would have been perfect. We asked that the burger be well done. The waiter assure us that it would be. When we got the burger, it was bright red in the meat, not well done. I ate the burger because I don’t mind rare that much. But my friend took a couple bites and could not finish. We told the waiter but nothing was done to compensate her meal. We also talked to the manager who said he would talk to the chef. Beautiful decor and delicious food But I think we should have been compensated because we specifically asked that the burger be well done.

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                  5. Rajiv

                    Chicago

                    12 reviews

                    2.0

                    12 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 2
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Restaurant / food / service was very good. Host / host manager were rude and should be sent back for training on how to manage customers…. Showed up 10 min early for reservation, waited 10-15 min after reservation time watching hostess seat others who came after me. Discussed with hostess and then repeated with mgr who eventually after much discussion offered a seat at a high top instead of table reservation. Further debated nothing available and with a cold attitude mysteriously produced a table. On way out thanked mgr who I noticed whispered something to the hostess and my friend saw laughed at his comment. Don’t have time for dealing with this attitude.

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                  6. Jeffrey

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    46 reviews

                    4.0

                    46 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Love Bar Mar but two areas of constructive criticism. The menu choices keep shrinking. A little more choice of mains, in particular, would be appreciated. And service was a little slow.

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                  7. Melanie

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    5 reviews

                    5.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Food was excellent. And the service and atmosphere were great. Always a good crowd at lunch and dinner. They also have valet parking after 4, so that is key in that area.

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                  8. Jan

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    14 reviews

                    5.0

                    14 reviews

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Bar Mar is great for a delightful lunch or special dinner. The wine list is unsurpassed. Any or all of their appetizers would create a tasty opportunity to try something new. The half lobster tail is not to be missed. Have dined here several times and have never been disappointed

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                  9. Lupe

                    Chicago

                    4 reviews

                    3.0

                    4 reviews

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Menu is very limited and service was slower than usual.

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                  10. Michelle

                    Chicago

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great place to stop after a show at the lyric opera. Food was delish !

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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 967 OpenTable diners.

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

                  Make a booking

                  2 people
                  19:00
                  Booked 65 times today
                  Experiences are available.

                  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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