South Loop
Mercat a la Planxa
Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
Just off Michigan Avenue, Mercat a la Planxa offers diners a taste of Barcelona with its authentic Catalan cuisine. The mod-Mediterranean eatery boasts bright orange and yellow curved booths, exposed light bulbs, and a colorful hexagon pattern at the entranceway. Winner of a James Beard award, chef Jose Garces’s has created a menu of dishes that are designed to share. Guests can select meats like yellow fin tuna, wagyu flat iron steak, and chorizo, or opt for the tapas, which include bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with almonds. A list of Catalan-inspired cocktails is available as well.
Insider Tip:
If you check in on Foursquare, you can earn yourself a two-dollar glass of sangria. Just let your server know.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Bar Dining
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Full Bar
- Handicapped Accessible
- Kitchen Open Late
- Late-Night Dining
- Lunch
- Notable Chef
- Private Room Available
- Patio/Outdoor Seating
- Private Dining/Party Space
- Take-Out Available
Cuisine Type:: Spanish/Tapas