Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in South Loop

The food was delicious. Ther service was good and the atmosphere was great. The food came out quickly, the food was cooked to perfection, and the people were very polite and friendly.

We went for the Thanksgiving dinner which had a special menu. We chose the prime rib and it was very good. They so had great deserts. We were glad to have such a nice place to eat Thanksgiving dinner together while traveling. Reservations were required for this dinner. We came in early to have drinks, but they were able to seat us right away. The “Bootlegger” bourbon drink was very good.

That was the best and most tender Octopus I've ever eaten in my life and I've been to 5 different countries and around 15 states so I've eaten it a few times. It was the best and a fraction of the cost of even back home in Oklahoma. In Tulsa, that meal would have ran $150 but my check was was a fraction of that. You should try it.

Another visit and another great experience. My conference adjourned early and I showed up 30min early for my reservation, but I was greeted warmly and seated at once. This time I had meatballs and Brussels sprouts and both were delicious. Of course the restaurant has all the atmosphere I want to see in a dining experience but the service is really what stands out here. The staff will always do whatever is necessary to satisfy their guests and seem genuinely pleased to do so. Dining here was a pleasure and I can't wait to visit Chicago again.

This was our first time dining at Mercat. Our meal included: Seafood Payeya, Pulpit, Scallops, and 2 empanadas ( Seafood & Beef Rib). We each enjoyed two cocktails. My wife had 2 Thyme gin & tonics and I had the Forest gin & tonic and a red sangria. Everything was delicious. The service was great and the timing of delivery of the tapas plates was perfect. Will definitely return when we are in the miracle mile.