Mercat a La Planxa

Name: Mercat a La Planxa
Address: 638 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, 60605
Telephone: (312) 765-0524
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

4553 Reviews

$30 and under

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Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats and produces with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–1:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 765-0524
Website
https://www.mercatchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Gee Cuyugan
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! Please contact our Sales & Marketing Manager at (312) 542-3454 or kai.wilson@sagehospitalitygroup.com 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
Kai Wilson: (312) 765-0524

Location
638 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
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, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

PAN CON TOMATE
pan de cristal, tomato, arbequina olive oil
BABY KALE SALAD
citrus segment, cabrales blue cheese, candied almond, pomegranate vinaigrette
PATATAS BRAVAS
potatoes, salsa brava, garlic aioli, chili oil
CROQUETAS DE DE BACALLA
cod croquette, tomato jam, piquillo aioli
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
shrimp, bird’s eye chili, garlic, shrimp jus shellfish
DATILES CON ALMENDRAS
bacon-wrapped date, marcona almond, romesco sauce
GREEN CIRCLE FARMS CHICKEN A LA PLANXA
spicy basque piperade
CHEF'S SELECTION DESSERT
dairy, tree nut, egg, wheat

What 4,553 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
overall4food5service5ambience3
Good food and service.
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Ilikefoodyums
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Large restaurant, went for brunch and had the salmon amd mimosa. Absolutely delicious and service was great.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded 5 days agoThank you so much! I am so happy that you liked the salmon and service!
SH
SteveH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. A nice escape from the Lolapalooza nonsense going on outside.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded 5 days agoThank you! I am glad we were able to be your getaway!
DJ
DavidJ
Dallas
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
I had dinner here several nights ago. The signature tapas plates were wonderful. Portions were great! We left feeling stuffed and happy. I’ll definitely return!
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 29, 2022Thank you for the wonderful review!
JC
JohnC
San Diego
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Food was disappointing. I had dined there before in years past and it was wonderful. Unfortunately this trip did not live up to my expectations.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 29, 2022Thank you for your feedback, I am saddened to hear that we didn't live up to your expectations. We thrive to continuously improve. We hope you give us another try.
EJ
ElizaJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friends and I wanted to enjoy a night out for ourselves as a treat and this was the perfect place! The food was amazing and the overall vibe of the restaurant was fantastic !🥂
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 26, 2022Thank you so much for the 5 stars!
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Great
Baltimore
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food and ambiance are great - traditional tapas don't disappoint
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 26, 2022Thank you for dining with us and the positive review!
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef tasting were amazing
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded 6 days agoThank you! Love to hear this!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience5
The restaurant was clean and had modern decor. The waiter was very accommodating with our dinner selections as we wanted one chef’s tasting menu and one traditional tasting menu. She made it work and it was delightful array of tapas. I only wish the pork tenderloin was over cooked and I felt the price of the tasting were expensive for how much you actual got.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 25, 2022Thank you for dining with us and your feedback. We have a new menu coming out this week, please come back and see us again.
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NicolasG
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVE THE STAFF!!! FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!!
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 25, 2022Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a great evening at Mercat with a friend. Food was very nice overall except the paella that was ok. The mushrooms were the best dish ever, together with the pan con tomates with prosciutto!
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 25, 2022Thank you for your great review, we have a new menu coming this week, we hope you come and try it out!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
The assistant (busboy?) to the waitperson was very attentive. Waters filled, plates removed in a timely manner. Friendly.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 25, 2022Thank you, we are proud of our team here.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Waiter literally shouted at us due to poor acoustics -- interior and furnishings due for a refresh -- lit like a cafeteria.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 25, 2022Thank you for your feedback and dining with us.
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MaureenC
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible. Don’t miss the bacon-wrapped dates!
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 25, 2022Thank you for the great review! They will continue to be on our new menu that is coming, please come and give it a try!
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JulieG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service. Our server Jeff was great and knowledgeable. Food was fantastic!
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 25, 2022Thank you for the great review! I will let Jeff know, we think the same way about him!
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ChristopherW
Grand Rapids
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time and meal. The Chef’s Selection was a great set of dishes that everyone in our party enjoyed. The drinks were also very nice.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 20, 2022Thank you so much, we appreciate the great review!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chris the waiter was amazing
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 19, 2022We are very pleased to see you enjoyed your experience with us. We promise to continue to earn your high regard on future visits. Thank you for choosing Mercat a la Planxa!
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TLC1
Cleveland
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is amazing and service was excellent. Did the chefs tasting - it was a lot of food!
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for the great review! Please come back and see us soon!
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EricaT
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
We had a lovely time! My parents had the Chef's Tasting Menu and they were able to create a vegetarian tasting menu for me, which was great. They said that the food would come out staggered / timed appropriately for our meal, which was not the case - it all came out at once and was wayyy more than we needed, even though we came hungry. Probably wouldn't do the tasting menu again, but the dishes we loved we really loved (the pan con tomate, mushrooms, asparagus, vegan paella...).
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 15, 2022Thank you for the feedback, we will discuss it with our team. We are so gald you enjoyed the meal!
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TomN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
We order a sparkling rose - it was very good. Disappointed on the Paellas - we ordered a small portion of the Arros De Maariscos. There were two mussels which never opened - this indicates they were dead when the dish was made, also one of the shrimps was musk - OLD
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for dining with us and your feedback. We definitely should have caught the unopened mussels before the paella was served, we apologize. We do want to assure you that we only use the freshest ingredients available.
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FoodCritic
Chicago
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really attentive service. Food was delicious and courses were spaced out. A great option for a nice dinner on South Michigan Ave.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 16, 2022Thank you for dining with us and the 5 stars!
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AlejandraC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The place is amazing. The foos is good. I loved the gambas and Paella. The Dessert, almond cake, was delicious. The service was very good.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 25, 2022Thank you for the great review and dining with us!
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TheLast1
Memphis/West TN
120 reviews
vip
5.0
120 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small Plates LARGE Flavor!
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 13, 2022Love it! Thank you!
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skvanenk
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food and service were good - perhaps a little to quick. I had my food within about 15 minutes after I sat down. Also there was a crowd of what appeared to be business colleagues at the bar which is in the restaurant. The noise level was very high when I started by meal; they were gone by the time I finished and then the ambiance was much better.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 15, 2022Thank you for dining with us and being patient with the loud group!
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LindaC
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a nice dining experience and food it very good.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 12, 2022Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed everything!
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OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food exquisite. Drinks, very watered down. Very light pour. Too much mix, really light on the alcohol. The drinks are a rip off at $17.00 per cocktail. Food amazing. Would I go again, absolutely. But expect to either order straight alcohol on the rocks or ask for a double.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 11, 2022Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your meal with us. We will pass along your feedback regarding your cocktails to our management team. We hope to see you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING everything! Beverages (both Sangria & mocktails), appetizers, Tasting Menu, Paella, desserts were outstanding, and service was top-notch!
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 11, 2022Wow! Thank you for the great review!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Die Tapas sind ohne Zweifel essbar, aber bei weitem nichts außergewöhnliches oder besonderes. Eher einfache Herstellungsweise. In Spanien würde ich das bis auf den Manchego und Schinken zurück gehen lassen.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 7, 2022Danke, dass Sie bei uns speisen
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OutofTowner
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had the Chef's Tasting Menu plus the Arros de Mariscos paella. Everything was absolutely delicious and the wait staff were all excellent. There was more than enough food so work up an appetite before you go.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 4, 2022Thank you for the amazing review! We are so happy you enjoyed everything.
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WilforGreatfoods
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, nice dining room, and fabulous service in a location conveniently located near Grant Park and museums.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on July 4, 2022Thank you for the great review! We hope to see you back.
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OTKF
St. Louis
111 reviews
vip
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first dinner at Mercat a La Planxa and the first time we've tried Catalan cuisine. It was great. We chose the traditional tasting menu. It's smaller than the Chef's tasting menu, but we were so full by the end of the meal that we were glad to have opted for the smaller one. We enjoyed every dish, and some more than others. The service was excellent and the restaurant was roomy and attractive. We'd like to come back here again and try some of the other dishes.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on June 27, 2022Thank you! We are so happy that you came and enjoyed your meal with us. We will share this great feedback with our team!
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LumberingForester
New Orleans
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
A wonderful dining experience; the chef’s tasting menu is a variety of delicious dishes offered.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on June 24, 2022Thank you for the kinds words!
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smirnoff
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
I was really disappointed, expecting more based on reviews. We ordered ( bacon wrapped date, sardines, grilled octopus & paella negra) only the bacon wrapped dates stands out. The sardines came out of the can, Really!?, paella is bland and the rice is still raw, squid is rubbery. My husband has sangria which is pretty good, but the Mercat GT is just like water with a hint of gin & rosemarie . Sorry but won’t be back
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on June 23, 2022Thank you for dining with us and giving us your feedback. We will review this with our team and continue to make improvements. We hope to see you back again.
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Rjackson100
Chicago
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The Chef's Selection is still the best value and variety on the menu.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The traditional tasting menu is delicious and features the best items on the menu and is incredibly affordable to boot! Loved every bite, especially the dates, green salad, and tomato/ham in crusty bread.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on June 20, 2022Wow! Thank you for the graet review!
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KatherineC
Austin
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Would definitely recommend.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on June 14, 2022Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Mercat a la Planxa and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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Spokes
New Orleans
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect in every way. Extremely attentive service, food was all fantastic, and a nice view too. Worth the $$ for a great dinner.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on June 11, 2022Thank you for the 5 stars! So glad to hear you had a great experience.
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LaurieF
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great Spanish dining experience! Excellent ambiance and fabulous service! Beautiful menu. Good value for the Chef's Tasting Menu for two. I will definitely be back!
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on June 10, 2022Thank you for the wonderful review! Please come back and see us again soon!
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CarrieP
Oklahoma City
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful location for tapas. Food was very good. Service was excellent and restaurant is beautiful. Nice wine list.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on June 10, 2022Thank you for the 5 stars!
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MIke
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been to this restaurant many times and it is always a terrific experience. We had one of the tasting menus and all of the dishes were terrific. Mercat is one of our favorite Chicago restaurants.
Mercat a La PlanxaResponded on June 10, 2022Thank you! We are so happy you came back to see us, hope to see you again soon!

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Mercat a La Planxa is rated 4.3 stars by 4553 OpenTable diners.

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