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Bar Mar, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Bar Mar

4.6
4.6
1062 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 138 times today
  • 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
  • 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

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 1,062 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 vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Known for its creative tapas and standout dishes like Neptune's Pillows, the restaurant also boasts a "beautiful ambiance." Despite some changes to the menu, patrons appreciate the "amazing service" and the special touch of personalized attention.

                  1,062 Reviews

                  1. Audrey

                    VIP

                    Montreal

                    12 reviews

                    5.0

                    12 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The food was lovely and the drinks spectacular. I would recommend the margarita with the sea salt foam. The Neptune pillows are a must. Great ambiance, busy but not packed, great service and good cadence of plates coming out. Lovely evening, would recommend highly!

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                  2. Emilio

                    VIP

                    New York City

                    17 reviews

                    5.0

                    17 reviews

                    Dined 2 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Excelente! Una atención impecable y una materia prima buenísima!

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                  3. Mark

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    2 reviews

                    3.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 2
                    3. Service 2
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Beautiful restaurant. For a Spanish inspired restaurant, not much on Spanish side except wines… all good. Great cocktails Tried the restaurant promoted app inKind to pay for bill and get $50 discount, too hard didn’t work staff realm don’t seem to like it.

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                  4. Susan

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    14 reviews

                    5.0

                    14 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Our server was wonderful and we had a very pleasant experience. Looking forward to going back again.

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                  5. OpenTable Diner

                    Miami

                    2 reviews

                    2.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 2
                    2. Food 1
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 2
                    While service and venue is very nice. The food was absolutely underwhelming. Meat dishes were not at the level you would expect from such place at all

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                  6. Glenn

                    VIP

                    Chicago

                    9 reviews

                    5.0

                    9 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Best restaurant experience we’ve had in Chicago. Amazing food and drinks. Totally professional staff who care about the patron experience. We are headed back in another month - if you attend anything at the Lyric, make this your pre-show ritual.

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                  7. Alexis

                    Chicago

                    8 reviews

                    5.0

                    8 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Our server Al was amazing! He made excellent suggestions! The food and drinks were absolutely amazing!

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                  8. John

                    VIP

                    London

                    162 reviews

                    4.0

                    162 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Food was good as usual - octopus is always a favorite. Wine selection has improved. Waiter did not ask about dietary restrictions, so one appetizer had to be sent back. Service was not very attentive

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                  9. Ilana

                    New York City

                    19 reviews

                    5.0

                    19 reviews

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Really great service and delicious food - the Neptune’s pillows, crab cake, and cauliflower side are a must try. The ambiance inside is very modern and classy. Highly recommend!

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                  10. Susie

                    Chicago

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on February 16, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    The food was fantastic! Perfectly cooked. The crab cake, OMG! So good and a huge portion! My dinner partner felt there could have been a bit more lobster in the lobster roll but none-the-less-it was tasty. The Hamachi cones, perfect! King Salmon dinner cooked to perfection. Upbeat feel to the decor and like most restaurants, it's a bit noisy but definitely not a game changer. The menu choices and food are too good to miss! Great cocktail menu also. We'll be going back!

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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 1062 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 138 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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