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Bandol, Chicago, IL

Bandol

4.1
4.1
250 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
Bandol blends French and Mediterranean classics with modern seafood, a raw bar, and American influences, inspired by the coastal town of Bandol. Its light-filled, art-deco space is ideal for everything from a morning espresso and pastry to a business lunch, memorable dinner, or late-night digestif. Parisian-style outdoor seating offers a relaxing escape in the heart of the city. Bandol serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and weekend brunch.

The upscale to-go coffee bar and bakery counter offers Lavazza coffee, grab-and-go breakfast items, and house-made pastries, perfect for a quick pick-me-up.

Parking validation is available for guests parked at 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, enjoy free parking with a $25 meal purchase. Bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Mediterranean, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 6:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 6:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 877-5713
  • Website
    https://www.bandolrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Feast

    USD 48.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Celebrate Thanksgiving with a delectable pre-fixe dinner perfect for the whole family, featuring pasture-raised turkey and all the classic trimmings. Available for dine-in or take-out on Thanksgiving Day. We are catering for Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day! View Catering Menu and Dinner Menu - https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b770a374-d2f3-458f-b026-0536b49498a8
    Thanksgiving Feast photo

  • 3 Course Theater Pre-Fixe Menu

    USD 48.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Before you head on over to the theater, stop by Bandol for a 3-course meal. Start with a Mixed Green Salad, and choose your entree from 3 options: Roasted Amish Chicken, Roasted Salmon, Veggie Lasagna, and, for dessert, Gelato.
    3 Course Theater Pre-Fixe Menu photo

  • $30 Bottomless Mimosas Sat & Sun

    USD 30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Feelin' bubbly! Get bottomless mimosas for $30 at Bandol on Saturdays and Sundays!
    $30 Bottomless Mimosas Sat & Sun photo

Offers

  • Dive in to our Oyster Madness!

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Visit us Monday & Friday for $1 oysters and Tuesday through Thursday with $1.50 oysters and $35 rosé towers.

    Dive in to our Oyster Madness! photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bandol offers a "wonderful restaurant" experience with "amazing dishes" and a "great quality for the price." The French-inspired bistro is praised for its authentic cuisine and "excellent value." While service can be inconsistent, the food, including "crab cakes" and "crispy salmon," frequently impresses diners.

250 Reviews

  1. Jacqueline

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I went specifically for happy hour. However was pretty disappointed. The oysters were shucked poorly, every oyster had shell pieces on it. There was one waiter for the entire bar area so getting service was almost impossible. Drinks were good! Would not go back.

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  2. Lori

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My main issue was that once we sat down, a pan handler had come in - after already hassling people outside - and kept asking for money while we were sitting at the table. There were 3 employees standing by our table and not one said anything to assist us. We kept saying no thank you as we were sitting there and they just stood there quietly not saying anything. It was very uncomfortable. I would have hoped the employees would have said something to help. Not very impressed - it was like they didn’t know what to do. For happy hour, this place is fine, but the dinner service and ambiance on. Tuesday no less, was not that great.

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  3. Cynthia

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience. Perfect setting for meeting colleagues.
    BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Cynthia, We are so pleased to learn you had an enjoyable dining experience at Bandol. Thank you for taking the time to share that with others. Hoping you will join us again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team

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  4. Lola

    Chicago

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good, but service was inconsistent.
    BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Lola, Thank you for being our guest and for your feedback. We are sorry we fell flat with your service and have let our management team know. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Sincerely, Brad and The Bandol Team

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  5. Cindy

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is located on corner in the Hyatt Centre hotel. The roasted salmon with beluga lential ...fantastic. Drink Fluer de Champagne was perfect.
    BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Cindy, We are pleased to learn you had an enjoyable dining experience. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team

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  6. Elizabeth

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. We had a birthday and were given a complimentary piece of cake
    BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for being our guest and for your feedback. Your comments have been shared with our management team. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team

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  7. Chelsea

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    One of the worst meals we’ve ever had. And we brought an out of town guest. It was embarrassing and a shocking waste of $175. The swordfish kabobs were so dry we all only choked down one tiny shriveled piece. It took 40 minutes to even receive our first dish which was a chintzy burrata dish with grossly sweet tomato jam. The cauliflower au gratin was something out of a horror movie. It was also the only truly edible thing on our table. Our server was very kind and I could see he was the only person working the entire floor and I felt bad for him. But they kept seating tables even though they were understaffed and that’s a choice. I should have just made another reservation somewhere else when they called me at 7pm, thirty minutes before our reservation, saying they wanted to close early at 8 and do we still want to come in….When we arrived they were accepting walk ins which was very confusing. I don’t understand how this place has so many good reviews. The food was atrocious and overpriced.
    BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Chelsea, We are so sorry to learn we offered you such a disappointing dining experience. Please know that this is not how we want our guests to feel when they dine with us and we have shared your feedback with management for review. What you experienced is unacceptable and we offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Sincerely, Brad and The Bandol Team

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  8. Steven

    Indiana

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, prices, and service. I feel like this is almost a hidden gem in the Loop because it's always got a nice crowd, but not crazy busy like some places.
    BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Steven, We thank you for letting others know you enjoyed your Bandol dining experience. Please join us again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team

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  9. Gret

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again I had a fantastic dining experience at Bandol. Made a point of dining here again on this trip and wasn't disappointed. The food is excellent. Served by friendly staff. I like the relaxed atmosphere while dining. Will be back again on my next trip to Chicago.
    BandolResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Gret, We are so pleased you took the time to let others know you enjoyed your dining experience at Bandol. Thank you! Hoping to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team

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  10. Nikola

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely French-inspired bistro, with authentic cuisines, excellent value. Recommended.
    BandolResponded on 10 October 2024
    Dear Nikola, We thank you for letting others know you enjoyed Bandol. Please join us again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team

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FAQs

Bandol is rated 4.1 stars by 250 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bandol

100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 6:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 6:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Mediterranean, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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