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Mercat a la Planxa
Tapas Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Paella Restaurant$$$$
South Loop, Chicago
The folks at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Time Out Chicago like this place. Would you agree?
"Just get the tasting menu and let the chef take care of you."(15 Tips)
"The Bacon Wrapped dates are delicious!"(7 Tips)
"Chef Jose Garces’s colorful Catalan place pairs park views"(3 Tips)
"Hidden Gem within the BlackStone Hotel on South Michigan."(3 Tips)
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Keith _May 14, 2023I just paid $18 for an iceberg lettuce salad with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Pretty lazy effort by the restaurant. I paid for an easy win. But got a dud.
flying felizNovember 6, 2015Try the Coffee - #otchefstable #chicago #breakfast #michelin #bibgourmand (via @Foodspotting)- Jonathan SnookMarch 14, 2018Went for the tasting menu and it was delightfully good. Wine pairing was good but not great.
Erika EnidSeptember 19, 2015The food is delicious, we loved it. #NAHREPsf #miamirealestate #bienesraices
Valentin GuerinFebruary 21, 2016Good tapas (upscale) and nice service, but the place could me a bit cozier.
Stephanie GrahamJune 16, 2013Sunday brunch is the way to go!! And more sangria or the bloody mary bar!!!!
Food NetworkJanuary 18, 2011Mercat a la Planxa, the Catalan restaurant from Jose Garces, offers exciting tapas dishes and delicious Jamon Serrano.
Elena MaríaMay 5, 2013Brunch is only $25 and the food is ridiculously amazing. Mimosas and bloody's are $5. AMEN.
ACME Hotel Company ChicagoSeptember 3, 2012Mercat serves Catalan cuisine in a stunning Mediterranean setting. Pretty good. Hands down.
Lauri LauritsenJuly 29, 2013Food and service is spectacular! We will probably eat here 3 or 4 times before we leave!! Don't miss it!
Roosevelt CollectionJanuary 24, 2012Get the chef's tasting menu. If you'd rather make your own selections, be sure to order the bacon-wrapped dates.
ZenFoodsterJune 21, 2011$1.99 Sangria for checking into 4sq. Also, ask the hostess if there's a Iron Chef menu: 5 tapas tasting for $35!! It's not always offered.- Stephanie GrahamJune 16, 2013The sangria flight, bacon wrapped dates, and garlic shrimp...OHHHH MY!!!!
Joe EversoleSeptember 9, 2018The breakfast buffet is $28 on weekends. The eggs were a crime against humanity, rest was okay to good. Not worth it. Elites get $15 credit, making it acceptably priced.
Possibly the first place in the city to have Estrella Damm on tap! Please reward them by ordering it. :)
Sima Dahl, CSP, AS, MBAJune 6, 2011
Maureen VOctober 13, 2011My white sangria had a half of a slice of lime chopped up in it - but the bacon wrapped dates are scrumptious!
Time Out ChicagoMarch 9, 2012
Laurence WeinsteinSeptember 18, 2011Sunday brunch. Roast pig. Unlimited bloody marys. The yellow tomato gazpacho is tops.
Andrew TorgomanJuly 3, 2011Tried to redeem foursquare special and was told they are nit aware of it and I got denied.. A little embarassing and unecessary, especially for frequent customers..
Do the Chef's Tasting Menu! Your taste buds will not be disappointed with this culinary journey!
Rachel PortellJune 14, 2011Their brunch is great and you get more food than you could possibly consume for $25 Read more
Jeffrey GoodSmithApril 13, 2010The Monday special- a surefire way to awkwardly get a glass of decent sangria for just 2 dollars and all the judgement and hatred a spurned waiter can provide
Marisa SantiagoFebruary 18, 2011Chicago Restaurant Week!! $18 Catalan Express is awesome, go with friends and try everything!
The chilled spring garlic almond soup is very refreshing on a hot summer day.
Kate RitchieSeptember 27, 2010Try the El Bolero marg, anything including chorizo, and one of the flatbreads. Love jose garces!
insun kimMay 17, 2011Tried to redeem the foursquare special but the waitress told us the restaurant never honored a deal like that. Take it off foursquare if it's expired, geez!!!
Kathryn JanicekJanuary 25, 2010I have suggested Mercat to many friends -- and they all loved their experiences. The biggest hit: the avocado martini.
Uber Chicago .September 19, 2013Offering 25% off bill during Uber Chicago's CHILOVESuberX, 9/20-9/22.
Chiara PiccinottiAugust 6, 2011The burger is good and the ambiance is fun, but the drinks aren't great and the service (Saturday, lunch, not busy) is abysmally slow. Hope they fix that.
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Mercat a la Planxa
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave)
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Take a culinary tour of Barcelona right on Michigan Avenue at Mercat a la Planxa, a Chicago Tapas Restaurant by Iron Chef Jose Garces!
Closed until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- 7:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
(312) 765-0524
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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"The restaurant week tasting menu was wonderful! Tapas were larger than I expected. Will be back!"
Garrett Jeffs - 7.2
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