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Bar Mar, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Bar Mar

4.6
4.6
925 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 84 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • 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
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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What 925 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Mar offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible food" and "exceptional service." The creative and flavorful menu, highlighted by dishes like lobster croquetas and ceviche, receives high praise. While some find the noise level high, the ambiance is generally "beautiful" and inviting, making it a popular choice for special occasions.

925 Reviews
  1. tom

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant temperature was extremely cold Fell like the air conditioning was on Couldn’t wait to be done to go outside and get warmer

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  2. Trisha

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, amazing food, and great ambiance

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  3. Jeanne

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe. We went before a show for a light dinner. Very attentive staff to get us out in time. Lively atmosphere and good crab cake. I will be coming back!

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  4. Leigh

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time eating here. We typically get a combination of apps and that is plenty. The food is delicious. It can be very crowded and the tables are close together so it can be loud.

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  5. Jeffrey

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with very good food and creative drinks. While the smash burger looks unassuming when placed in front of you the second you pick it up you know it's something special. It has some serious weight to it and it tastes really and I mean really good. My wife had the steak salad and loved it. The sangria was very good as well. Overall a great dinning experience.

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  6. Timothy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch was great. Apparently, everything you order will be delicious, so flavorful. I look forward to my next visit.

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  7. Susan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! This was my first time there and I hosted clients. Everyone loved the food. The service was great. We had a corner round table so everyone could communicate together.

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  8. Alexis

    Boise

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When we arrived, they told us they just switched up the menu. The only reason we made a reservation was for the menu. We decided to stay because it’s hard to get last-minute reservations, but it took 1.5 hours to get our entrees. People were leaving and complaining all around us. Some of the food was in rough shape. To their credit, they comped our meal. The staff was wonderful, I hope this was just a bad night for them and it improves in a few weeks. Don’t write them off, but read the recent reviews before you give them a try. It’s disappointing to travel to a city and have SO many food options, then pick one that lets you down.

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  9. Linda

    Chicago

    181 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    181 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the salmon! Miss the old menu with tapas. Our server, Victoria, was excellent!

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  10. red4529

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Well, if we ever got our main dishes it would be a different review -- maybe. 1 hour and no serving, no explanation. 45 minutes into the wait we are told that they can't do the ham and cheese sandwich. No ingredients ?! Then we get another excuse after being told that the food was on the way in "3 minutes". The computer screens have gone blank. Offered comp on the food that we didn't get. Oh, and the lobster bisque was way too salty and the crab'cake' had no breading. Not a bad idea but not a crab cake. Needless to say, the service was terrible, the excuses worse than the airline random generator excuses. We'll never be back. And I have a thriving business in the Loop with lots of customers. Guess what. No nice business lunches for you. Good luck keeping open for the long haul after the initial splash.

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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 925 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 84 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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