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Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, Chicago, IL

Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago

4.4 (4939)
$50 and over
Tapas / Small Plates
638 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats and produces with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 7:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Bernal
  • Catering
    Whether it's our our gorgeous La Veranda Room, our spacious Barcelona Room or our intimate Lower Lounge, Mercat A La Planxa has the perfect space to host your private event!<br /><br />Please contact our Sales &amp; Marketing Manager at (312) 765-0524 or sierra.little@sagehospitalitygroup.com or (312) 765-0524 for more information
  • Private party facilities
    La Veranda, our private dining space overlooking the main dining room of Mercat, can seat 30 guests. We also offer Private Dining in the Barcelona Room, which seats 66 guests. Our spaces allow for receptions of up to 130 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Sierra Little: (816) 805-6895
  • Neighborhood
    South Loop
  • Cross street
    Balbo - Entrance to the hotel is through The Blackstone Hotel lobby
  • Parking details
    Valet available in the front of the Blackstone Hotel located on Balbo
  • Public transit
    Nearest Red-line Stop is Harrison, head east on Balbo, restaurant is on the corner of Balbo & Michigan.Bus lines are the #3, #127, #129 all three stop at the entrance of Mercat a la Planxa.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Celebrate Mother's Day at Mercat a la Planxa!

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat the incredible moms in your life to a brunch that’s as special as they are! Join us on Sunday, May 12, for a delicious celebration filled with love, laughter, and some irresistible chef specials that are sure to impress. Mother’s Day Brunch Specials Include: Burrata Salad – Mixed greens, sweet strawberries, toasted pine nuts, and a zesty ramp vinaigrette Smoked Salmon – Served with an everything bagel, capers, red onion, and rich cream cheese Croque Madame – Serrano ham, Manchego béchamel, arugula, and a perfectly poached egg Rhubarb Coffee Cake – Topped with crunchy streusel and finished with crème anglaise Let’s raise a glass to all the amazing moms out there — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
    Celebrate Mother's Day at Mercat a la Planxa! Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Picar (Happy Hour)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Join us for our Happy Hour from 4:00-5:30pm every day. Check out our Picar menu for great food and beverage options!

    Picar (Happy Hour) Photo

What 4,939 people are saying

Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mercat a la Planxa in Chicago offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious Spanish tapas," "attentive service," and a "chic yet comfortable ambiance." Guests rave about the "bacon-wrapped dates," "lamb chops," and "seafood paella." Located in a historic hotel, it's a perfect pre-theater destination with a "beautifully decorated" setting.

4,939 Reviews
  1. ChristineM

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Our server was quite dimissive and marginally pleasant. Felt akward. Price point high although the ualty of the food and drink was excellent.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on August 28, 2023
    Christine, Although we are very glad to hear you loved our food and rink, I am sorry your service was not the best. We will work with our team to make improvements. Thank you and we hope to see you gain soon.

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  2. TinaS VIP

    St. Louis16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Antonio was amazing! great food and atmosphere! Thank you!!!
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on August 30, 2023
    Tina, Thank you for the great review! Antonio is great and I will pass this great review on to him!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing anniversary dinner- the food was outstanding, the staff was amazing.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful experience !! Great food, knowledgeable and attentive wait staff, decor and ambiance was perfect. Oh and the wine was delish 🍷
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on August 25, 2023
    Thank you for your review! We look forward to seeing you again!

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  5. HungryinChicago VIP

    Chicago54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Traditional Experience Menu with 8 separate dishes- each delicious! Paired with tasty cocktails, this was a lovely meal! Service was attentive and our waiter provided welcome guidance on the menu. The food was authentic to what we’ve enjoyed in Barcelona. Altogether a great night out!

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  6. AT001

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This spacious restaurant felt quiet, comfortable, and friendly as the nights and music were quiet allowing for focus to be with my company! It was lovely seeing how many people enjoyed being there to eat good Spanish food. Highly recommend the salads and sliced steak tapas (I’m forgetting what it’s called).
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on August 3, 2023
    Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us, we are more than happy to hear you enjoyed your evening. We look forward to seeing you again!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience. It was quite busy but the service & food were good exceptional!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. drawde VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointing meal. Standards have dropped. The menu is as basic as can be. The Pulpo a la Planxa was tough, and the tenacles were overcooked and hard to even cut with a knife. The only redeeming dish was the paella negra. Service was fair. I do not recommend this place so much better options in the area.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on July 29, 2023
    I am sorry to hear you did not enjoy your evening with us, I will give this information to our team and hope you will give us another chance in the future.

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  9. ChrisK

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Completely Charming establishment, delicious meal, friendly and unobtrusive service - I can't recommend Mercat a la Planxa highly enough! The chefs experiece tasting menu was perhaps the best value in town for such a fine meal.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on July 29, 2023
    Chris, Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are so happy you enjoyed your meal and look forward to having you back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful menu! The staff had amazing suggestions and the food was divine. I would recommend the pulpo a la planxa. I was surprised by how tender the grilled octopus was. Definitely coming back for seconds!!!
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on July 22, 2023
    Thank you for the great review, we look forward to seeing you again!

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Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago is rated 4.4 stars by 4939 OpenTable diners.

Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago

638 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Balbo - Entrance to the hotel is through The Blackstone Hotel lobby
  • Neighborhood
    South Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 7:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet available in the front of the Blackstone Hotel located on Balbo
  • Public transit
    Nearest Red-line Stop is Harrison, head east on Balbo, restaurant is on the corner of Balbo & Michigan.Bus lines are the #3, #127, #129 all three stop at the entrance of Mercat a la Planxa.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Bernal
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Whether it's our our gorgeous La Veranda Room, our spacious Barcelona Room or our intimate Lower Lounge, Mercat A La Planxa has the perfect space to host your private event!<br /><br />Please contact our Sales &amp; Marketing Manager at (312) 765-0524 or sierra.little@sagehospitalitygroup.com or (312) 765-0524 for more information
  • Private party facilities
    La Veranda, our private dining space overlooking the main dining room of Mercat, can seat 30 guests. We also offer Private Dining in the Barcelona Room, which seats 66 guests. Our spaces allow for receptions of up to 130 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Sierra Little: (816) 805-6895
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