Bandol

4.1

265 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Jan 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for happy hour
Good for business meals

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
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

3 Course Theater Prix-Fixe Menu
$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
$30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Feelin' bubbly! Get bottomless mimosas for $30 at Bandol on Saturdays and Sundays!

Offers

Dive in to our Oyster Madness!
Multiple dates available
Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Visit us Monday & Friday for $1 oysters and Tuesday through Thursday with $1.50 oysters and $35 rosé towers.

Popular dishes

What 265 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

4.2Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bandol offers a charming dining experience with "delicious food" and a "lovely ambiance." Guests rave about the lobster roll and Bandol Burger. The staff is praised for being "friendly and efficient," while the decor and happy hour drinks are considered "top notch." Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "hidden gem in the Loop."

265 Reviews

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Debbie
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I thought service was slow. And they couldn’t put on the football game that was on fox. Regular tv? Really?
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Joan
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Restaurants at this level should not overcook fish. Mahi-mahi in sandwich was overcooked. Otherwise the place is nice. Service good enough. I hope for improvement so it can stay open in the Loop.
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Kirk
VIP
Seattle
21 reviews
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
This is not a French restaurant despite the name. The food was mediocre and standard American fare with a French name. Service was very good
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Casey
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked this establishment last minute for a Christmas lunch while exploring Chicago. My husband and I enjoyed the food and the ambiance of the restaurant. The lobster roll was really good and my husband enjoyed the Bandol Burger. Highly recommend trying this establishment when in Chicago.
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Tayven
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My server was lovely and the food was decent, but poor organization on the restaurant’s part resulted in a very stressful evening for my party. After paying our bill and leaving the restaurant, I was called repeatedly and asked to return to the restaurant and close out my bill. I told the hostess during the first call that I did pay and had the credit card charge to prove it, and she hung up on me. After receiving multiple missed calls and a voicemail as the evening continued, I decided to return their calls. I spoke to a server (not my own) and went through what I ordered, the bill on my credit card, and finally where my party was sat before he realized that they had been calling the wrong person all night long. This mixup on their end ruined what would’ve been a stress-free, enjoyable evening. I was looking forward to dining here, but after what I went through, sadly I would not recommend this restaurant.
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JOANNE
VIP
Jacksonville
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Will return! The ambiance and food was delicious! Really loved the decor and the happy hour drinks and food was top notch!
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Eugene
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food is great. The service is appalling. Took 45 minutes to get our food.
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Christopher
Chicago
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Good food but terrible service. There were only two of us and they brought our appetizers 10 minutes apart from each other and the one of our main courses arrived 5 minutes after the other. Since I was waiting so long for my appetizer, after my wife’s had been brought, they offered me a piece of bread while I waited. And then charged me for the bread. And they just offered one excuse after another.
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Laura
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Steak Cobb was delicious. I enjoyed a Pinot noir with it. Staff is friendly and efficient. I'd go back!
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Heather
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bandol was the perfect after theater dinner! The ambience hots the right notes for a special occasion without being stuffy.. The food is excellent. The service was thoughtful. We will go back!
BandolResponded on December 3, 2024
Dear Heather, Thank you for taking the time to let others know you enjoyed your Bandol dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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FAQs

Bandol is rated 4.1 stars by 265 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Additional information

Neighborhood
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 reservation

Additional information

Experiences

3 Course Theater Prix-Fixe Menu

$30 Bottomless Mimosas Sat & Sun

Offers

Dive in to our Oyster Madness!

Popular dishes

Crab Cake Sliders

BANDOL SEAFOOD SALAD

OYSTERS (½ doz)

Menu

What 265 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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