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Bar Mar, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Bar Mar

4.6 (1263)
$30 and under
Spanish
110 North Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 171 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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

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What 1,263 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Mar offers a unique dining experience with a "beautiful ambiance," "fantastic food," and "exceptional service." Dishes like the "lobster roll," "ceviche," and "key lime pie" receive high praise. While some guests noted slow service, the overall vibe is vibrant and welcoming, making it a great spot for special occasions.
1,263 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Staff is well trained and personable. Food and drinks exceeded expectations.

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  2. Linda VIP

    Chicago / Illinois195 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the patatas brava! Steak salad was good too as was Cobb

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  3. Amanda

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The server forgot to put our ticket in and our meal took over an hour to come out. We were ready to say forget it and go get tacos. When we got the food some was overcooked and some was undercooked and it was cold. For a place at this price point we were expecting more. Check out the Purple pig instead they always have good food and similar price point. There is a reason bar mar had open tables available last minute i guess.

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  4. kevin

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Cool ambiance. Really slow, poor service, high prices and food not as good as one would expect from an expensive downtown restaurant.

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  5. Aris

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Bar Mar ruined my birthday. Put down my reservation and arrived on time. Sat at a bad table. The worst thing was that our server never came. We waited for about 20 minutes, still no one coming to take care of us. We ended up leaving and the host didn’t recognize us at all. The host probably thought that we finished eating. Will never come again. Was never treated like this at any other restaurants.

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  6. Glenn VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty disappointing experience. Food was very underwhelming, prepared incorrectly and frankly not good. Compounding the disappointment were the sky high prices which made this a poor value. The only redeeming quality was the service was nice and tried to make the best out of a bad experience.

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  7. Ronnie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server could not have been better!!!!!! He went above and beyond and we never had to wait more than a minute to get another drink. Food was spectacular

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  8. Andrea

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the ceviche appetizer and scallops with cauliflower for dinner. Everything was fabulous! Would return if I’m in Chicago again.

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  9. Michael VIP

    Chicago / Illinois202 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always dine here before the Joffrey Ballet. Food, drink and service excellent. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  10. Joan

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Starting with the exceptional staff, and moving through fabulous cocktails and delicious food, we had a wonderful experience.

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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 1263 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 171 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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