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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

4.2
4.2
4915 Reviews
$31 to $50
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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats and produces with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 07:30–13:30
  • Phone number
    (312) 765-0524
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Oland
  • 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
  • Area
    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 &amp; Michigan.<br />Bus lines are the #3, #127, #129 all three stop at the entrance of Mercat a la Planxa.<br />
  • 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

  • Santa and Mr. Grinch at Mercat a la Planxa

    15 Dec 2024 only
    Snap a pic with Santa and the Grinch at The Blackstone Hotel! 🎅🎄 On December 15th from 10am to noon, these two holiday legends will be in the lobby, ready for fun and festive photos. Afterward, head over to Mercat a la Planxa where kids can enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, while adults sip on holiday drink specials. Stick around for a festive brunch that’ll make your spirits bright!

Offers

  • Picar (Happy Hour)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 17:00
    Join us for our Happy Hour from 4:00-5:30pm every day. Check out our Picar menu for great food and beverage options!

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What 4,915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mercat a la Planxa in The Blackstone Hotel offers a captivating dining experience with an impressive variety of tapas and paella. Guests appreciate the "awesome food and drinks," "great service," and "beautiful atmosphere." While some reviews note inconsistency, standout dishes like the "carne paella" and delightful desserts ensure a memorable visit.

4,915 Reviews
  1. Kris

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal. The setting is beautiful. The service was attentive. The food is delicious, however pricey. Will return

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  2. IsaC

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food of this place, the dates and the gambas are delicious!
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 1 December 2024
    Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you loved the food, especially the dates and gambas. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Cortni

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food tasted great, service was wonderful, our server gushed about the food immediately, and was not wrong. The steak was the highlight, the gambas, pulpo and bacon wrapped dates were also memorable. My partner's cocktail was refreshing, something not too often said about a rum drink. I got a NA beverage that was way too sweet. Room is kinda weird; a battle of old and new. Chandelier mounts, with a myriad of hanging pendant lights, painted mirrored walls and hotel banquet hall floors. Still worth the visit. I will note, for a party of two, it was interesting to see how many dishes had an odd number of pieces. Where I'm from, dishes may be adjusted to allow each diner at least one piece of an item.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 1 December 2024
    Cortni, Thank you for your detailed review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food and service, especially the steak, gambas, pulpo, and bacon-wrapped dates. We appreciate your feedback on the room’s decor and the portion sizes, and we’ll take it into consideration for future improvements. Thank you and hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Ellen

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy! We had a nice meal before a show at the Auditorium. Bacon dates, figs, potatas brava! A little bit of this a little bit of that. Perfect nosh before the show!
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 26 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, EllenR! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal at Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. It's great to know that the bacon dates, figs, and potatas brava hit the spot! We're also glad that you found our service satisfactory. We appreciate your feedback and we're always striving to provide a perfect experience for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful meal before your show. See you soon!

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  5. Karen

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Location chosen because of proximity to Auditorium Theatre and prior dining experience there. Found it less desirable this time. Not bad, just seemed rushed. Loud space.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 26 November 2024
    Thanks for the review, Karen. We're glad to hear that you found our location convenient due to its proximity to Auditorium Theatre. We're sorry if you felt the need to rush through your meal and the ambiance. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again at Mercat a la Planxa.

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  6. John

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Mercat. Our meal included: Seafood Payeya, Pulpit, Scallops, and 2 empanadas ( Seafood & Beef Rib). We each enjoyed two cocktails. My wife had 2 Thyme gin & tonics and I had the Forest gin & tonic and a red sangria. Everything was delicious. The service was great and the timing of delivery of the tapas plates was perfect. Will definitely return when we are in the miracle mile.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 26 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting us at Mercat a la Planxa! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your meals and the service provided. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests appreciate the quality of our dishes and the way they are served. We're glad that our cocktails and empanadas hit the spot! We look forward to welcoming you back. Cheers!

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  7. Phyllis

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at a pre-theater dinner. Ordered tapas to share between four people. Everything was very good from sangria to patatas bravas! A little pricey but service great from Antonio. Also thanks to Gino at the valet!
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 26 November 2024
    Thanks for the review, Phyllis! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your pre-theater dinner at Mercat a la Planxa. It's great to know that you enjoyed our tapas and sangria. We appreciate your kind words about our food and service. We strive to provide a unique dining experience, and we're glad you found it enjoyable. We're also glad that our valet team made your evening stress-free. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Matthew

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner and service before show at Auditorium Theatwr!
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 21 November 2024
    Hello, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dinner and found our service to be excellent. We're glad you enjoyed the show before your dinner, and we look forward to your next visit. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Nelson

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This might be the best place in Chicago for Tapas. Plus the Bulding and ambient is so classic. Highlights recommend it for a date or a good place to catch up with a good all friend
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 13 November 2024
    Nelson, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Mercat a la Planxa is one of your favorite spots in Chicago and that you enjoyed our Tapas dishes. We're also glad that you appreciated our ambiance and building. We're always here to make your experience enjoyable and we're glad we could contribute to your date night or catching up with good friends. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Kelley

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 6 eating at the Mercat a la Planxa last night and it was fantastic! Our waiter Samuel was outstanding and took such good care of us. He took special care to make sure we were able to make it to our show on time. Thank you so much! Food was terrific- especially the dates, croquettes and lamb chops. Would definitely recommend and will eat there again when we are back in town.
    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 11 November 2024
    Thanks for the review, KelleyH! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a fantastic time at Mercat a la Planxa. It's great to know that our team was able to accommodate your group's late arrival and ensure you were able to make it to your show on time. We're glad you enjoyed our food, especially the dates, croquettes, and lamb chops. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're looking forward to your next visit when you're back in town.

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Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago is rated 4.2 stars by 4915 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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
  • Area
    South Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 07:30–13:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • 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
    David Oland
  • 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
    (312) 765-0524
  • 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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