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Bar Mar, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Bar Mar

4.6
4.6
1137 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
110 North Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

Experiences

  • Celebrate Easter at Bar Mar in Chicago!

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us on Easter Sunday for lunch or dinner starting at 12pm. In addition to our regular menu, enjoy holiday specials such as Oyster Ceviche, Bagel & Lox Cones, Australian Lamb Chops or Hanger Steak with Peppercorn Jus and Piquillo Peppers. Make your reservation today!

What 1,137 people are saying

Bar Mar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Mar offers a breathtaking dining experience with "outstanding" service and "delicious" food. Guests rave about the "incredible" key lime pie, the "fantastic" crab cakes, and the chic, modern ambiance. With attentive staff and a menu that showcases creative seafood dishes, Bar Mar is a "must-visit" in Chicago.
1,137 Reviews
  1. Jen

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are semi regulars at Bar Mar and love sitting at the bar when seating is available. Bartenders are great, ambience lively, lighting warm, and food good. We chose small plates like salmon crudo and the lobster roll for perfect bites post opera.

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  2. Maryellen

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Bradley is a GEM! So knowledgeable, attentive, and listens. He steered us towards delicious wines and food choices. Assistant manager Gabe is ALSO incredible! What a generous, kind, and thoughtful manager. They both made our experience dining at Bar Mar unforgettable! Thank you so much for a lovely experience.

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  3. Paige

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing!! Sever was attentive and the ambience was impeccable 😊

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  4. Gilda VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. We had the shrimp cocktail and the oysters and two of the hot appetizers- sloppy Joe’s and crab cakes. The dessert was the best sticky toffee pudding ever! Staff was great. It was a slower service than other places but I loved it because I hate been rushed. It made the evening a relaxing one. Will recommend.

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  5. Mia VIP

    Atlanta220 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Gorgeous restaurant with phenomenal service. They make everyone feel like a VIP. It’s definitely an occasion place and I’d love to help them revamp their wine list

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  6. James VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our night at Bar Mar. We especially Loved the drama of the Floral Cloud cocktail (so did our neighbors at the adjacent tables), the octopus, sea bass and scallops. The hamachi cones were delicious, but so tiny! Service was pleasant and helpful, not overbearing. The atmosphere is lively (place was full), but we really appreciated that it wasn’t so loud we had to yell to be heard. We’ll be back!

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  7. Kris

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding- especially the oysters. We expected good seafood but even the desserts were awesome.

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  8. Wes VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible experience at Bar Mar. Our server Shab was incredibly dialed in and on point throughout the dinner. Highly recommend Bar Mar for the food and incredible service.

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  9. Clay VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks.. a unique variety.. cool decor.. good service

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  10. Mihra VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Took forever to get our food. Small portion for shrimp salad. No pepper when we asked for it, other tables had it.

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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 1137 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 p.m.
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
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 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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