They stopped serving the incredible xuxos, which were the only reason to go down the maze of elevators and doors to get to this weird location.
Alicia Rodriguez
Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suie0515
Seafood focused Jose Andres restaurant. Good cocktails, and great food. On whacker drive. The Brussels sprouts on lemon puree with lime foam were a shocking delight.
Moi123moi
Very noisy. We could barely hear each other . We went early but the place was already packed with pre-theater crowds. One of us wanted to try the $65 tapas “ tasting menu” but we were told everyone at the table had to order one as well…. So we went a la carte. Food was ok with decent selection of seafood tapas. Pricey place.
dcbos
This was our second time, looked forward to returning. Returned because of the food which is excellent. However, our experience does not deserve a return. Our service was just awful. Waited 40 minutes for a cocktail. We were seated outdoors. There were rats everywhere near our table outside the restaurant. If they are so close there must be some in it. Disappointed because we do enjoy the food.
TravelingJodie
This is a must do restaurant in Chicago! The tapas style food was delicious and the presentation was gorgeous. The service was outstanding as well. I had no idea that salt air on a margarita and lime air on Brussel sprouts and key lime pie could taste so good!
Lululimedriver
Amazing experience, we came for lunch and had a great time. You must start with the himachi cones! The food here is always amazing and the servers super attentive. Apart from this the decorations, fun atmosphere and location tie this place all together to be a perfect spot for lunch or dinner.
alicecW1643BZ
Bar Mar was such a great place to have Dinner in Chicago! We shared Jose’s Small Bites and I was blown away by the presentation, taste and lovely variety! The wine was excellent as well!
jijo j
Wonderful ambiance and amazing service - just what you would expect at any José Andrés restaurant, but the comparisons stop there. Did the $75 tasting menu and while there were a few exceptions (himachi cones, endives & boquerones, and flan) most of the tapas dishes were not what you would expect of a JA restaurant (have dined at Zaytinya in DC - absolutely amazing). In addition ordered the sardines and mackerel from the à la carte menu and was terribly disappointed - the presentation was a play on and resembled a “out of can” look… unfortunately tasted like that too… In hindsight, may have had a better experience if we were selective and ordered off the main menu.
Benny C.
They changed the chicken sausage breakfast sandwich that was unique and great. It tasted like a generic overpriced jimmy dean breakfast sandwich. How unfortunate that this hidden gem has become another coal in the city
If you have a taste for Spanish cuisine with a strong emphasis on seafood, this is the place to be! The staff was absolutely wonderful, and although they may have been a bit slow, the service was excellent. I'm definitely planning on returning in the future!
Stacy M
Stopped here for a quick work lunch. I was very disappointed. The salads and sandwiches are all pre-made. When I asked for "no bacon" for a vegetarian, they could not easily accommodate us. The sandwich, which was heated in a toaster oven, was cold in the middle. Coffee and pastries were good. And the view is nice. I'd only go back for coffee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
ang0911
My husband a friends visited Bar Mar while in the city. It is pricey but we really enjoyed the drinks with the smoke from the dry ice! Great Tapas spot in the Chi!
Dominic DeMicco
Beautiful cafe with a very peaceful patio space
pbesec a
This was an excellent evening. We all enjoyed the food, libations and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend this and certainly, I would go again.
They stopped serving the incredible xuxos, which were the only reason to go down the maze of elevators and doors to get to this weird location.
Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seafood focused Jose Andres restaurant. Good cocktails, and great food. On whacker drive. The Brussels sprouts on lemon puree with lime foam were a shocking delight.
Very noisy. We could barely hear each other . We went early but the place was already packed with pre-theater crowds. One of us wanted to try the $65 tapas “ tasting menu” but we were told everyone at the table had to order one as well…. So we went a la carte. Food was ok with decent selection of seafood tapas. Pricey place.
This was our second time, looked forward to returning. Returned because of the food which is excellent. However, our experience does not deserve a return. Our service was just awful. Waited 40 minutes for a cocktail. We were seated outdoors. There were rats everywhere near our table outside the restaurant. If they are so close there must be some in it. Disappointed because we do enjoy the food.
This is a must do restaurant in Chicago! The tapas style food was delicious and the presentation was gorgeous. The service was outstanding as well. I had no idea that salt air on a margarita and lime air on Brussel sprouts and key lime pie could taste so good!
Amazing experience, we came for lunch and had a great time. You must start with the himachi cones! The food here is always amazing and the servers super attentive. Apart from this the decorations, fun atmosphere and location tie this place all together to be a perfect spot for lunch or dinner.
Bar Mar was such a great place to have Dinner in Chicago! We shared Jose’s Small Bites and I was blown away by the presentation, taste and lovely variety! The wine was excellent as well!
Wonderful ambiance and amazing service - just what you would expect at any José Andrés restaurant, but the comparisons stop there. Did the $75 tasting menu and while there were a few exceptions (himachi cones, endives & boquerones, and flan) most of the tapas dishes were not what you would expect of a JA restaurant (have dined at Zaytinya in DC - absolutely amazing). In addition ordered the sardines and mackerel from the à la carte menu and was terribly disappointed - the presentation was a play on and resembled a “out of can” look… unfortunately tasted like that too… In hindsight, may have had a better experience if we were selective and ordered off the main menu.
They changed the chicken sausage breakfast sandwich that was unique and great. It tasted like a generic overpriced jimmy dean breakfast sandwich. How unfortunate that this hidden gem has become another coal in the city
Restaurantji Recommends
If you have a taste for Spanish cuisine with a strong emphasis on seafood, this is the place to be! The staff was absolutely wonderful, and although they may have been a bit slow, the service was excellent. I'm definitely planning on returning in the future!
Stopped here for a quick work lunch. I was very disappointed. The salads and sandwiches are all pre-made. When I asked for "no bacon" for a vegetarian, they could not easily accommodate us. The sandwich, which was heated in a toaster oven, was cold in the middle. Coffee and pastries were good. And the view is nice. I'd only go back for coffee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
My husband a friends visited Bar Mar while in the city. It is pricey but we really enjoyed the drinks with the smoke from the dry ice! Great Tapas spot in the Chi!
Beautiful cafe with a very peaceful patio space
This was an excellent evening. We all enjoyed the food, libations and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend this and certainly, I would go again.