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Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar, Chicago, IL

Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar

4.9
4.9
35 Reviews
$30 and under
Puerto Rican
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem

…where we serve up a delectable menu of authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in the heart of the Uptown District. Our menu features a range of mouthwatering dishes that are sure to delight your senses.

We take pride in sourcing our ingredients from local and sustainable purveyors, ensuring that our dishes are not only delicious but also environmentally responsible. Our menu includes a variety of traditional favorites, such as MOFONGOS, a dish made from mashed plantains that are fried and served with a choice of savory meats or plant-based options. Another must-try dish is our Arroz con Gandules, a rice side that is cooked with pigeon peas and sofrito, which is a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and vegetables.

For those who love plantains, we offer Tostones, which are crispy fried plantain slices that are served with a house made aioli. And for dessert, we highly recommend our cheesecake rolls served with guava or strawberry sauce, a sweet treat that is sure to satisfy your cravings.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (773) 739-9161
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Eric Roldan
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Cross Street
    Wilson and Magnolia
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Wilson Red line stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar is a vibrant escape offering "phenomenal Puerto Rican food and excellent attentive service." Guests rave about its "amazing drinks," highlighting cocktails like El Viejo San Juan. The intimate setting is beautifully designed, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. A reservation is recommended to enjoy this neighborhood gem.

35 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks are delicious. It reminds me of my mom’s cooking. The staff is fabulous and very friendly. This is a must stop when I have friends in town.

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  2. F Javier

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marina’s is a beautiful restaurant with incredible service and DELICIOUS food! Run, don’t walk to make your reservation at this neighborhood gem!

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  3. Jose

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was my anniversary and right away they came to our table with 2 cups of champagne in the house.we were exited about the treatment then food was really good those pastellillos and tha avocado spice was amazing I had in En mi viejo San Juan cocktail…yummmmmmm

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  4. Lydia

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried four different cocktails and they were all SO good. They brought me back to the beach. 10/10 for every food dish we had. Service was phenomenal!!!! The staff is so fun and friendly and knowledgeable. The owner is very engaged and enthusiastic about his restaurant, he was with his staff helping out. New favorite restaurant.

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  5. Meredith

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third time eating at Marina's Bistro, and each time I've loved it. The restaurant is unassuming from the outside, but don't let the strip mall location fool you--inside is vibrant and intimate. Soon after sitting down, you'll receive plantain chips with the most delicious guava butter. Everything we've tried has been flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, but some favorites are the chicken thigh mofongo and avocado salad. My husband is a vegetarian and loves the mushroom mofongo. I'm gluten-free and there are plenty of options, even two desserts. The drink menu has so many enticing options that it's hard to choose. I've enjoyed Marina's Punch and El Viejo San Juan. I ordered a La Roxana mocktail last time and was pleasantly surprised. Often mocktails are too sweet, too tart, or just off. This was wonderfully balanced--I didn't feel like I was missing alcohol. The owner and chef, Eric, stops by to welcome guests and check in after you've been served. Staff are friendly and attentive. I highly recommend booking at Marina's Bistro!

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  6. Brent

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, location and prices. Great mofongo! Very friendly service!

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  7. Kristina

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails and food and super friendly service!

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  8. Luis

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal Puerto Rican food and excellent attentive service. I keep bringing new people every time I go. I had th bistec encebollao con el mofongo de plátano y yuca - DEVINE!

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  9. Rafael

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Best Mofongo I have ever had. Service (Anna) was so warm and welcoming.

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  10. Diego

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar was an okay and fair experience. The ambiance and the service were outstanding. Being from Puerto Rico (recently moved to Chicago), it gave me the sense that I was in a cozy restaurant in the metropolitan area of the island, which was nice. When it came to the drinks, it was one of the best things about this restaurant. The Tres Casas, Calle Loiza, The Old San Juan, and La Playita were really great drinks. The starters (croquetas, Queso frito, and Pastelillos) were okay. What really let me down was the main dish. I was disappointed with the Mofongo with Lechon asado. The yuca mofongo was really good, but the lechon asado tasted plain with barely any seasoning. It was unfortunate that one of the delicacies of puertorican cuisine, such as lechon, was a big letdown. Overall, it's a good and okay restaurant to inmerse yourself as a first-timer trying puertorican cuisine. I would return for their amazing drinks. Other than that, I would think carefully when choosing the right main dish.

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Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 739-9161.

Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar

4554 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wilson and Magnolia
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Wilson Red line stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eric Roldan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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