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Bar Mar, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Bar Mar

4.6
4.6
1007 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 126 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
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Wacker and Randolph
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chicago Restaurant Week

    Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
    Join us for lunch or dinner at Bar Mar in Chicago during Chicago Restaurant Week from January 24, 2025 through February 9, 2025. Indulge in a specially priced lunch or dinner menu ($30pp for lunch and $45pp for dinner - excluding tax and gratuity) featuring Bar Mar favorites. Visit our website to view the complete menus. Make a reservation today!

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: October 15, 2022

                  What 1,007 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 stunning atmosphere with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about standout dishes like the Neptune's Pillows and crab cakes. The restaurant provides a unique dining experience, perfect for special occasions. While some mention limited menu choices, the "attentive staff" and vibrant ambiance make it a memorable spot.

                  1,007 Reviews

                  1. Altay

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    1 review

                    1.0

                    1 review

                    Dined today

                    1. Overall 1
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 1
                    4. Ambience 4
                    What a disaster, incompetency and inconsistency all over the place. We had a rough start by getting seated to our 8.30pm reservation at 8.50. From there things only got worse. We ordered two drinks. One of them arrived in a broken glass which is unacceptable at a restaurant of this quality. When i returned the drink as the glass was chipped we got an attitude from both the person that brought the drink and our server. From that point it took another 20 minutes to get my drink. Throughout the night we didnt get any service but the tables around us were getting friendly and frequent service. As for food, the lobster bisque was merely cold, and the steak arrived more than an hour after we sat down. I'll give credit where its due the steak and desert were good. However I would rate the service 0 starts if I could. I doubt i'd return here under these conditions. Putting shame to Jose Andres' name.

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                  2. Elise

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    25 reviews

                    5.0

                    25 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Amazing service! We asked for a dish only served upstairs and our server happily made it happen, she was lovely! Incredible quality food and drinks. One of my favorite spots! I love talking about you all on my food instagram @brbgettinginvolved

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                  3. Nikki

                    VIP

                    Las Vegas

                    3 reviews

                    5.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined 6 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Beautiful restaurant with equally beautiful food! Service was incredible.

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                  4. Ted

                    VIP

                    New York City

                    4 reviews

                    5.0

                    4 reviews

                    Dined 6 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Fantastic time. Great drinks. Awesome service. Great vibe.

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                  5. OpenTable Diner

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on January 16, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Staff was so accommodating and overheard us talking about a birthday! Brought us a dessert. How awesome

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                  6. Jeremy

                    Atlanta

                    1 review

                    3.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on January 16, 2025

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Cool vibe, but overrated food and expensive. Fine if you have the corporate card and want to mix it up, but there are better options in the area.

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                  7. mark

                    Chicago

                    2 reviews

                    3.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined on January 15, 2025

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Restaurant way too cold Food took too long to be served

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                  8. Kevin

                    Chicago

                    20 reviews

                    5.0

                    20 reviews

                    Dined on January 13, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Loved it again. Great dinner for 4. Thanks as always.

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                  9. Julie

                    Chicago

                    10 reviews

                    5.0

                    10 reviews

                    Dined on January 12, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Our server was amazing! I started with a Floral Cloud cocktail, which I would highly recommend. It's a experience to behold! The small shellfish platter was delicious, and lovely to share. I'd also recommend th salmon!

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                  10. keaunte

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    11 reviews

                    5.0

                    11 reviews

                    Dined on January 11, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    my first time dining! great ambiance. great staff. The lobster bisque was perfecto!

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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 1007 OpenTable diners.

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

                  Make a reservation

                  2 people
                  7:00 PM
                  Booked 126 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
                  • Neighborhood
                    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
                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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