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1. PV

   PVdines

   New England

   40 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Have been here many times in the past several years. Never disappoints. Really awesome restaurant with great food and cocktails. Will be coming back for years to come

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   Tyratb

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Enjoyed the evening at Le Mercat, loved the round booth. Food was quite good. We shared so that we could try different things. I’m vegan but was able to enjoy the paella and veggie dishes. I would go again.

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3. NG

   NaoG

   Exclusive

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food and wine were delicious. Tried the Chef's Tasting menu and it was a great choice. I bit pricy, but very nice. Will be back!

   Mercat a La PlanxaResponded 3 days agoThank you for the great review!

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4. GM

   GingersMom

   Milwaukee

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 25, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our server was outstanding and the food was excellent.

   Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 26, 2022Thank you so much the great review!

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5. P

   Paola

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall3food4service1ambience2

   Waiter was annoying asking to cash out fron moment food came. It ruins the whole experince. We were before and we enjoyed the food and it was the reason to returning. Unfortunatelly this time, it was dissapointing

   Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 26, 2022Thank you for dining with us and I apologize for the service issue. I will speak with our team, we never want to rush anybody. We hope you will come back to see us soon.

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   agnesb

   Chicago

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall2food2service2ambience3

   Food was just okay and a little pricey . Service was not that great - had to sit and wait around for about 20 minutes fret being done with my meal before I got a water bou to try to go find my waiter.

   Mercat a La PlanxaResponded 7 days agoThank you for the feedback regarding your dining experience. I apologize for the wait.

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   savvydiner

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My husband and I went for Thanksgiving dinner, but ordered off the ala carte menu. Everything was unbelievably delicious, delivered in a timely manner, and empty plates removed with a minimum of fuss. The service was impeccable, and the dining room is beautiful. Added bonus -- fantastic cocktails!

   Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 25, 2022Thank you so much for the amazing review! We are so thankful you enjoyed your dinner with us!

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8. TR

   TopReviewer

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 19, 2022

   overall1food1service3ambience5

   The new Executive chef is killing this place. Bacon wrapped dates were stringy and hard to chew. Striploin had no flavor, tough, and had to be spit out. Ham and cheese croquettes are off the menu, replaced by salted cod croquettes. Manager apologized and agreed, credited our bill. Venue was less than one quarter full on a Saturday night. Sad. Heartbreaking to see this place decline. This used to be a real restaurant gem for Chicago.

   Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 21, 2022Thank you for dining with us, but we whole heartedly disagree. Our Chef has been phenomenal and instrumental in the recovery process. Our new menu has had a wonderful response. Nothing has changed with the dates other than a romesco instead of a blue cheese fondue. With the holiday lighting this past Saturday it tends to be a quieter Saturday night that usual as either people head there or stay away from downtown.

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9. CS

   ChrisS

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Mussels were out of this world!

   Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 16, 2022Thank you! We love to hear this!

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10. HC

    HeatherC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Neither food nor service was not as great we remembered, although it has been 8+ years since we’ve been here, so maybe ownership/management has changed in that time. Dishes were not as authentic as claimed, and overpriced for what it was.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 14, 2022Thank you for dining with us we are sad to hear that it wasn't as great as you remember, we do hope you will return and try us out again.

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11. WF

    WoodstockFoodie

    Las Vegas

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience3

    Service was way off on this day. We are regulars at Mercat and often bring friends. This visit was a disappointment. One half of our party arrived earlier and the host was less than pleased when the other half arrived 10 mins later - we were all on time but the host seemed so put off that we arrived separately. Our server was too new, was unfamiliar with the menu. And speaking of menus…. There seems to be an issue for patrons to keep the paper menu at the table so you can use it as a reference for additional orders. The guy may have been the manager and he was quite annoyed that I kept my menu - something about he didn’t want the paper menus to get soiled with food or something. Then perhaps we should switch to a different type of material for the menu? Normally would give the place 5 stars. This visit was a real disappointment

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 25, 2022Thank you for being regulars and I apologize that we missed the mark on this visit. We will address these issues with the team. Please let us know the next time you will be coming in and we will make sure to take great care of you.

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    mpm6

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went to Mercat before an event at the Auditorium Theatre... Had the tasting menu, Great Value and high quality Spanish tapas food. Great find, and perfect location when attending an event at Auditorium.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 15, 2022Thank you for the glowing review!

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13. AB

    AnthonyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Not a tapas guy (love big portions) but Mercat made a convert of me. Granted, you’ve got to be willing to do it the right way and order a few dishes, but it was such a joy. We couldn’t believe how good the lamb and the chicken were.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 14, 2022Thank you for the amazing review!! We love to read this!

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place should definitely be on your list of places to go to! The food and service were excellent. It is a bit pricey.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 14, 2022Thank you so much! We hope to see you back soon!

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15. CM

    CaseyM

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Food was a little underwhelming for the $60 a person tasting menu but was a nice night out. Nice Spanish wines.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 11, 2022Thank you for dining with us and letting us know about your experience. We hope to see you back.

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16. LT

    LThomas

    Chicago

    54 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    We’ve dined here a number of times. Most often before a show at the Auditorium theater as this visit was. Great location for that. This time the room was just ok. Not even the signature dates were a hit. Kale salad was good. Short ribs, mussels and paella were misses. Service was very good. But after years of dining there, was disappointed by the sun par food.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 7, 2022Thank you for dining with us and sending your feedback, we hope you come back before the next show you attend.

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17. J

    Jaypee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great ambiance and excellent service. A couple of additional items on the menu would be great.

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18. SH

    ShannonH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    We ordered the chefs tasting menu & were disappointed in some of the options…a couple were over cooked &/or burnt, one was excessively small portion, and most were delivered too quickly for us to enjoy them without feeling as though we were rushing through our meal. It was a very nice ambiance, but the overall food experience was lacking

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 11, 2022Thank you for dining with us and your important feedback. We will address these issues with our team.

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19. M

    Moma

    New England

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We visited this restaurant for the first time. It's one of the best Spanish! Our server Sam was very nice and knowledgeable. Cocktails and wine was very good. The food was super delicious. The ambience was wonderful too. We will we back!

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 5, 2022Thank you for the great review! We will share this with Sam.

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20. DC

    DavidC

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a great meal in a beautiful and lively setting, with those gigantic windows overlooking Grant Park making the place feel majestic. We feasted on a few tapas -- including the octopus, and the charred peppers, which were sublime -- and shared the Catalan paella. The portions are generous, too. I looked on in envy at the adjoining tables who ordered the $60 prix fixe, which also looked divine. So I'll be back!

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 3, 2022Thank you for the amazing review! Our Team is so happy to read this!

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21. SC

    SergiC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    I am catalan/spanish guy; i’ve been in this restaurant thinking they could offer me my kind of food…but…it is an adaptation, 16$ a glass of red wine…, nobody speaks spanish or catalan, they turn off the lights when we still eating…. I won’t be back.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 1, 2022Thank you for your feedback, we hope you do come back.

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22. s

    susanp

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service. Great brunch choices, outstanding cortado!!

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on November 1, 2022Thank you so much for the great review!

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23. P

    Penguin

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Beautiful restaurant. We had the tasting menu, most of which was delicious. The dishes were spaced appropriately…never felt rushed. The dessert…churros that felt stale with a mediocre chocolate sauce was very disappointing.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 19, 2022Thank you for coming to see us, my apologies on the churros we always want to end the dining experience on a great note.

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24. LB

    LizB

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    Service was rude and prices were high. Disappointed.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 18, 2022LizB, thank you for letting us know, we apologize to you. We will investigate and speak with our staff who worked that evening.

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25. G

    Gaby

    Chicago

    77 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    The service was great! The menu was uninspiring compared to previous years. E we’re there for brunch but the kitchen closed at 1:30! Why?

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 19, 2022Thank you for dining with us, thank you for feedback. Unfortunately we need to prepare the kitchen and get it cleaned for dinner service and get the food prepped and switched over. I hope you come back and see us again real soon.

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26. JH

    JH4079

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrated our wedding anniversary with dinner here and it was a beautiful experience. Great food, delicious cocktails and special champagne and dessert on the house for our anniversary ❤️

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 16, 2022Happy Anniversary! Thank you for celebrating with us!

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    The experience made for a memorable birthday evening. Food recommendations were great, service was wonderful, and the ambience of the room was stimulating to my senses.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 16, 2022Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us!

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28. CB

    ChrisB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Setting is stunning and showcases the 30’ arched windows. Energy is great and still affords quite conversation. Every dish authentic. Service superb

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 16, 2022Thank for the amazing review, come back to see us again soon!

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29. CR

    ChrisR

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible dining experience. We ordered the Chef's Tasting Menu which was fantastic, although a bit on the pricey side. The service was prompt and the food kept coming.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 16, 2022Thank you for the great review!

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30. Y

    Yahn

    New England

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    The service was top notch. Honestly probably some of the best wait staff I’ve ever had. Also, the location is great. We got a window seat and loved people watching as we ate. The food itself was ok. We tried 6 different tapas and the “marathon” paella (a special for the marathon). I’ve been to other tapas places in Chicago that are a little cheaper and the food is much better. Nothing was bad, everything was just ok. Normally when I go to a tapas place at least one or two dishes are really good and have me talking about it after the meal. Unfortunately I probably won’t be back back to this place because it’s too expensive and I didn’t love the food.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 11, 2022Thank you for dining with us and we appreciate your feedback. We hope you come back and give it another try. Chef is always improving the dishes on the menu.

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31. RS

    RobertS

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is a favorite place and we really loved the bacon wrapped dates.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 5, 2022Thank you so much! The dates are soooooo goood!

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32. N

    Nataliec

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went for dinner before a show and they were super accommodating with the amount of time we had. Definitely will dine again!

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 4, 2022Thank you! We love to hear this, we hoped you enjoyed your show!

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33. RZ

    RobinZ

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service- excellent food- we always eat here when we're in Chicago- got the chef's menu and we absolutely loved the pork dish

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on October 1, 2022Thank you for the great review! Love the great remarks!

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34. TB

    ThomasB

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was better than anything we ate in Spain. We had the traditional tasting menu which provided a variety of delicious dishes that blended well. The wine selection was limited but we had a great red blend. I would recommend this restaurant without reserve.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on September 28, 2022Thank you for the amazing review! We hope to see you back soon!

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35. FG

    FrankG

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    The food was wonderful and the location is pretty cool. Our server seemed to be quite busy.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on September 29, 2022Thank you for dining with us, we are glad you enjoyed your meal with us!

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36. KT

    KTAL

    Nashville

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had just small plates….tapas and a desert but overall the food was very good . Server was outstanding too

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on September 22, 2022Thank you for the great review and kind words!

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37. LG

    LuciaG

    Phoenix

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Had trouble locating the restaurant as there is no signage outside the Blackstone Hotel. They should make this clear. Service was mostly done by guy picking up and exchanging plates. Very nice guy. Food was terrific but way too much for two people yet you can’t order tasting menu just for one. We are still enjoying leftovers as our hotel room has a microwave. Wine was very overpriced for its content. It was suggested by waiter when he didn’t like my choice. Should have stuck to my guns.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on September 22, 2022Thank you for the great review and great feedback, hope to see you back soon!

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Michael and rest of staff were wonderful. Meal was delicious in generous portions. Great experience!

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on September 22, 2022Thank you for the kind words and awesome review!

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39. BH

    BlakeH

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mercat creates incredible Spanish tapas served efficiently with expert employees who yield phenomenal evening. The interior is gorgeous.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on September 22, 2022Thank you so much for the outstanding comments and review!

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40. PL

    PhilL

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Chefs menu was delicious. We celebrated a special birthday and enjoyed all of the selections.

    Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on September 22, 2022Thank you for celebrating a birthday with us!

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