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Bar Mar, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Bar Mar

4.7
4.7
1193 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
110 North Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 223 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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.

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
  • 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

What 1,193 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Mar offers a lively dining experience with "fantastic seafood options," creative cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include "exceptional service," notably from servers like Victoria and Bradley, and standout dishes like the lobster bisque and crab cakes. The setting is "beautiful" and ideal for both celebratory and casual occasions.

1,193 Reviews
  1. Jaliyah

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was good, from the service to the food. We were waiting for a minute for our food, overall good.

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  2. Alejandro VIP

    St. Louis38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal with ok service. Maine lobster cocktail was delicious, and the lobster roll was good but on the smaller side. The deconstructed key lime pie was sublime. Highly recommend and will definitely return

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  3. lucky

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Jose Andre’s restaurant. Service and food was great!

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  4. Yuliana

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    beautiful place with good food and nice atmosphere

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  5. Adi VIP

    New Mexico5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing with slow service all around, and this on Mother’s Day! Food was good, but nothing to write home about. Value was average at best.

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  6. Diana

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bar Mar was a nice place to visit with friends, we really enjoyed it

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  7. Larrymore

    Orlando43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the service extraordinary! Great value.

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  8. Teresa VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very busy, energetic...scallops, crab cake, cauliflower were each delicious & unique, flavorful. Fun evening!

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  9. Raul

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Ambient and food was was but service ( time from ordering to delivery was terrible ) , we wait 1 hour for appetizers and 45 min for main dish)
    Bar MarResponded 4 days ago
    We are sorry to hear you did not have an exceptional time. I will be reaching out privately with my contact information. I would like to learn more about your experience.

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  10. Jason

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal! Really enjoyed the lobster roll with house salad.

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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 4.7 stars by 1193 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 223 times today
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 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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