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- Erik ShaniJuly 16, 2013Wow!!!! Very very good!!!! We did the tasting menu and enjoyed every single dish. Standing out we're the figs in bacon, the garlic shrimp and the cured meat. If you are in the city, come here!Upvoted Mar 24
- Start your day off right with the Blackstone Benedict (eggs Benedict with truffled hollandaise). Head downstairs and grab Starbucks for coffee, though - $4 is too much for diner coffee.
- Jasmine FriedlAugust 8, 2018Try the luxury tasting menu. Not best-I-ever-had, but pretty good. Wine pairing is solid, and mushrooms are to die for!
- Ilia FishbeinSeptember 27, 2015I came for Sunday brunch, but opted out of the tasting menu. The chicken sandwich was fantastic and my girlfriend's grilled cheese with jam was great. Highly recommended!
- Alexander JimenezMarch 30, 2018The paella is amazing: located on Michigan Avenue overviewing Lincoln Park: a splendid evening with the family: amazing waiters
- MartaApril 26, 2017Everything is amazingly delicious! But this seafood and meat paella tops it all! Good to share with 4 people!
- One of the best spots in the South Loop. Iron Chef, Michelin Bib & great option for pre symphony or post McCormick Place!
- Megan BannisterJanuary 3, 2013A little bit pricey but the food was absolutely incredible. I highly recommend the jamón serrano & the arroz de coliflor. The staff was extremely helpful and very attentive as well.
- Paul A.July 16, 2012Easily a shining example of Chef Jose Garces' considerable talent. Everything on the menu is great, especially the bacon-wrapped dates and the lamb meatballs in a fois grois sauce.
- Time Out ChicagoApril 3, 2012Carving station featuring rosemary-roasted lamb and cider-glazed salmon: check. Dessert station: check. Three-course prix fixe (paella, prawns, bacon-wrapped dates)? Sounds crazy, but: check. Read more
- Masha ShinderNovember 29, 2013Me and my husband were here on Thanksgiving, we split thanksgiving dinner and it was absolutely amazing experience, I also had a glass of Chardonnay, and it was a perfect addition.
- Alex ZaltsmanJanuary 9, 2015Absolutely outstanding tapas restaurant at the Renaissance Blackstone hotel. Highly recommend the chef's tasting menu with wine pairing.
- Dom MenesesMay 25, 2021REALLY good fancy tapas, def on the expensive side but could work well for a group. you can come dressed normally or dress up for the location.
- The horchata dessert is, I think, the best thing on the dessert menu. Wonderful flavors, and you can get a small amount or a large amount.
- Caroline WongJanuary 14, 2014EXCELLENT tapas restaurant located in the South Loop, very close to the Symphony Center and the Art Institute. Perfect for a special occasion.
- Michelin Travel & LifestyleMarch 3, 2013Chef Jose Garces’s colorful Catalan place pairs park views with a menu of delicious ambition. Bodega N. 5 downstairs is a tasty bargain. – Green Guide Editor
- Bill SkodaNovember 9, 2012Try the Queso And Charcuterie Tapas - Way outside my comfort zone, rabbit and foie gras rillette was amazing. Queso tapas were Goat, Sheep and Buffalo.
- JohnnaApril 20, 2013Steak w/manchego & bacon biscuits in sausage gravy is delicious. Ditch the diet for this breakfast item!
- Melissa RogersJune 18, 2013Try the Embotellado Kiwi - a carbonated cocktail made with kiwi, thyme-infused vodka and a syrup of kiwi, thyme, coriander, sugar and white wine.
- Thompson HotelsJune 20, 2011Our concierge Catherine @ Sax Chicago loves having brunch here. The adventurous can place an order (at least 72 hours in advance) for a whole Cochinillo Asado (aka. a roasted suckling pig) for dinner.
- Pep TriasJuly 30, 2018Can’t go wrong by ordering gambas a la planxa, pulpo and pimientos del piquillo. Delicious!
- Yonca TokbaşAugust 28, 2019Super fast and good service.. best eggplant tapas ever! Vegan paella is really yummy.. loved it all!
- Andreas KleinerMarch 11, 2015Amazing food and drinks on the expensive side. Friendly staff. Overall best tapas in Chicago hands down!
- ECavaOctober 1, 2010The octopus a la planxa is legit divine. Baby octopus grilled, but still succelent and served with a bright, bracing sauce. Also, the pork belly and truffle cucumber slaw will make you see God.
- Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014The sous vide pork belly at Mercat a la Planxa is like warm, pig-flavored ice cream, the meat and fat of it melting in the mouth. Read more
- Time Out ChicagoMay 4, 2012Your mom will like the three-course Catalan-inspired brunch menu. But she'll really like the bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas for $8.
- My favourite dish is the pulpo (octopus with confit yukon potatoes with olive oil) and gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp with guindilla chilies)
- godless girlMarch 10, 2013The chef's tasting menu is blissful. They will customize it for you if you have allergies or preferences--even down to the wine pairing.
- Kathia CruzMarch 30, 2019Excellent service and food! A really good experience, patatas bravas are the best!
- Kelly ConroyJanuary 7, 2013Amazing food, amazing service. Try the bacon-wrapped dates, patatas bravas, arroz coliflor... Ok everything is wonderful!
- Erin FlynnJuly 30, 2017Remarkable wine list, including multiple types of txakoli! Hard to find around here!
- EyalJuly 28, 2013The bloody Mary buffet is great: build and garnish your perfect drink. The eggs benedict are phenomenal.
- Karin KovitvongsaOctober 20, 2011Hidden Gem within the BlackStone Hotel on South Michigan. Great interior, awesome Sangria, and best bacon-wrapped dates in the city!
- Lauri LauritsenJuly 29, 2013Food and service is spectacular! We will probably eat here 3 or 4 times before we leave!! Don't miss it!
- Chicago magazineMay 7, 2012Looking for something rich? Try the rabbit agnolotti with brandied cherries and truffle-chestnut purée or slow-cooked pork belly in sweet cider glaze. Read more
- Chicago TribuneNovember 7, 2017The Iberian pork shoulder at Mercat a la Planxa is naturally delicious. Read more
- Annie ChambersOctober 30, 2011Unbelievable creativity in each dish, a blending of unexpected ingredients that suit each other beautifully. You can watch them cook too.
- Amber NelsonSeptember 23, 2015Sensational food recommend the tasting menu although it's a lot of food!
- 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 French Toast - #otchefstable #chicago #breakfast #michelin #bibgourmand (via @Foodspotting)
- Upscale, creative tapas & a delicious seasonal sangria or two.
- Jim OFebruary 16, 2015The lamb chops are the best item on the menu followed closely by the bacon wrapped dates.
- The Ensalada Verde is fresh and delicious. A great early evening snack.
- Charlie JudyAugust 10, 2010This place is seriously off-the-hook. Unbelievable...go here. Just get the tasting menu and let the chef take care of you. Sangria along the way is a must.
- Rob van HalDecember 2, 2014Amazing food and great service and venue. We can really recommend the restaurant ...simply WOW😃
- 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!!!!