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Marisol at the MCA, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Marisol at the MCA

4.7
4.7
971 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Marisol, the restaurant and bar at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, features seasonal contemporary cuisine for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Experience innovative flavors from chef Jason Hammel (Lula Cafe, Superkhana International) in an immersive interior designed by internationally renowned artist Chris Ofili.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, International
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 799-3599
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason Hammel
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    N Mies Van Der Rohe Way
  • Parking details
    Discounted rates are available for Marisol guests in the MCA's garage.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 971 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

971 Reviews
  1. VaneA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Best waiter I've ever had! So accommodating to dietary restrictions and allergies from the group.

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  2. Annabelle

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The atmosphere and noise level were very good (although most of the tables were empty), and the food was reasonably good. The service, however, seemed rather scattered and perhaps insufficiently trained.

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  3. margiew

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional experience! Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Servers friendly and attentive to customer needs. Definitely recommend for casual dining.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly from the podium to the check. Good food and drink in a smart ambiance. We love it.

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  5. Caroline

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    David was a very pleasant and prompt server, he checked back with us several times and the order was exactly the way we asked for.

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  6. ProfE

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great lunch with wonderful food and attentive service. Thank you, Matthew!! Always a treat.

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  7. Ellbee

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic feast at Marisol, complete with distinctive and delicious brunch entrees and wonderful, friendly service! It was hard to choose from so many tempting looking options, so we ended sharing multiple plates amongst ourselves - everything was gorgeously plated and supremely tasty, with table favorites being the Cilbir Turkish eggs and the Cotija Polenta dishes (with everything else a close second). The space is airy yet cozy, and our server (Mattie) really made it a fun meal to remember.

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  8. hrwa2

    Detroit

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The chef's creativity was not matched by his/her ability. broccoli pesto iso basil; striped sea bass that needed to be cut(!) with a steak knife; burnt burger. Really attentive waitperson. Lovely ambiance doesn't make up for the poor food.

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  9. KatieR

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food, service and atmosphere were wonderful. Unfortunately there was a live concert that someone decided we all needed to listen to, even though we had not purchased tickets to attend. The music was too loud and made conversation difficult.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience at Marisol was fantastic! The food and service were great. The food looked like art!

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  11. CeliaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The very best things were the tater tots with the fried chicken sandwich and the peach u e cream.

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  12. JoeG

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We've been here before and have experienced a wonderful 'in the museum' ambience, very good food but rather poor service. Confusion as to who is taking care of us, late to the table with water, drinks, a bottle of wine, etc. Love the food but getting it is always an adventure. Service please!

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  13. dinealot

    Chicago

    184 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    184 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marisol is a gem. Saturday/Sunday brunch is hardly ordinary. From arrival, the diner is welcomed with broad, warm smiles. The potatoes are exceptional with perfect crunch. I will return.

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  14. FRANKO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my fav spots to eat in Chicago. Great place to bring people visiting from out of town. Love it here.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sunday brunch menu is great. They have the BEST roasted smashed potatoes in town. And a very reasonably priced carafe of Bellini!

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  16. ppcviews

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had brunch with a friend at Marisol and we enjoyed ourselves very much. The service was truly outstanding and the menu had both unique and standard offerings which makes the menu interesting. Everything we ordered was delicious. I would definitely go back.

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  17. WillyG

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food and lovely staff Hidden gem in the MCA

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  18. tika

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    There was a nice selection of lunch options. I had the Kerala Chicken sandwich, which was delicious.

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  19. SueD

    Orlando

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A very surprising gem associated as a museum restaurant. The menu has a good array of options and the food is fresh and delicious. We had the olives and sunflower humus (delicious!) followed by the golden grains with salmon and a salad with chicken. Everything was truly delicious. The golden grains salad was a unique item and very well envisioned and executed. The salmon was cooked perfectly. I was not expecting this level of execution at a museum associated restaurant. We were very pleasantly surprised and will definitely return. There is also a good selection of beverages from mixed drinks, wine, and beers to French president brewed teas. Service was spot on. No one missed a beat. A+

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  20. kayb

    Chicago

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lunch crowd picks up as time goes by. Go early for a quiet time. Menu has expanded a bit. A nice time.

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  21. WilliamB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most innovative cuisine in downtown in a quiet relaxed setting for a terrific value. Great meal. Cocktails were awesome too, wine list was small.

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  22. Peter

    Chicago

    69 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was inventive and delicious. Service was amateurish but well-meaning.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Really disappointed in the pour for the martinis, coupe was only 1/2 full - rip off

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    lovely tasting menu and outstanding service! I adore marisol.

    Marisol at the MCAResponded on May 20, 2023

    Thank you for your positive feedback!

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  25. JohnS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    I expected much better. We had the special Mother's Day Bruch. The amuse-bouche came out at the exact same time as the first course. The first course, as it turned out, was a single pastry, which I learned after asking, was meant for two. There were three in our party...not surprising, to me, given it was Mother's Day....two parents +, right? After I learned the one pastry was meant for two I was asked if that was OK for the three of us. I said "no" and a second was brought to the table. Overall the food was OK. The first course was dry and rather blah. The French Toast, which my wife a daughter had, was overly sweet. The egg dishes under seasoned. We won't be going back to Marisol anytime soon even though we are MCA members and, in theory, eligible for a 10% discount....but not for the Mother's Day brunch. Surprise!

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  26. lunchlady

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great eclectic menu, friendly service, quiet enough for deep chats. Love it here.

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  27. dinealot

    Chicago

    184 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    184 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My companion and I had excellent breakfasts; she had the french toast and I the pancakes. The servings are quite generous and I had the second half of my breakfast the next day at home! There is no doubt we will return.

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  28. kenny

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great menu, great drinks. Vegetarian friendly. Ian, our server, was the best. It was a little loud but probably to be expected given the location and bare walls. Overall, we really enjoyed it and got to see some awesome art afterwards!

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  29. BillK

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    All the food and atmosphere was excellent except the gnudi. The flavors were Bland. The greens had long stems that got caught in my throat- very dangerous.

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  30. PatrickP

    France

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious creative cuisine, very efficient and smiling waiter, restaurant too empty for experiencing a festive atmosphere.

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  31. GoodEats

    Chicago

    322 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    322 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely space with good, innovative food. We will be back!

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  32. Bucktown

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    food is always top notch! Ian was our server- he is great- friendly with great energy.

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  33. Kathy

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a lovely table in the dining room at Marisol. The Kale Caesar with sourdough croutons and horseradish dressing is new on the menu and a must have. Jason Hammel is known for his Caesar at Lula Cafe, and this version is really special, and different. We each had the Striped Bass with saffron polenta which was cooked perfectly and beautifully plated on the polenta which was creamy without being rich. The atmosphere is quiet, arty, and special. Loved it and our service from Louan, who is knowledgable and savvy, helped us perfectly navigate the menu with his great suggestions.

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  34. GretchenR

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful space inside the MCA. Friendly staff. Delicious brunch and coffee.

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  35. merle

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I just don’t like their coffee. Everything was absolutely delicious.

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  36. Marty

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    Team had a hard time with pacing and handling a spike in orders that needed to be delivered so we could all go to the MCA performance, even with plenty of time for a full dinner. I want this place to be awesome, but I can’t imagine going there unless there’s something at the MCA. And now I’m not sure I would suggest it even then. Seems odd that they close at 9. Audience used to crowd for a post-show drink, but that’s not an option anymore. Food and drinks were good. But not worth the rest of the trouble.

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  37. eat2eat

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    While the food was very good, the service was too slow.

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  38. AnnG

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful brunch. Relaxed atmosphere and good service.

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  39. Lamis

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    I was shocked with how bad this meal was. The service was super slow and the food just wasn’t good. Our food came out cold and one of our orders was wrong. We asked for ketchup for the potatoes and never got it. I had to flag someone down to get more coffee. The place wasn’t even full so it was just surprising how much went wrong.

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  40. BillK

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at Marisol is outstanding. It has unusual, but healthy ingredients. The chef is superb. We have always been quite pleased with our dining experience at Marisol. We have eaten almost everything on the menu. It is casual and comfortable. The noise level is minimal.

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FAQs

Marisol at the MCA is rated 4.7 stars by 971 OpenTable diners.

Marisol at the MCA does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Google Map for Marisol at the MCA

205 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    N Mies Van Der Rohe Way
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discounted rates are available for Marisol guests in the MCA's garage.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Hammel
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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