Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago

Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ron

   Chicago8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We dined with another couple. I can’t list everything we had - it’s a tapas place, after all, and we ordered a substantial number of dishes - but everything was exceptionally good. Service was friendly and efficient, and our server gave us a good wine recommendation. We’ve been here before and will definitely return.
   

   Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Ron, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. It's great to know that our tapas selection was to your liking and that our service and wine recommendations were to your satisfaction. We're also glad that you plan to return, and we can't wait to welcome you back. Best wishes, David
   

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   Denise VIP

   Milwaukee3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Just a delightful evening meal - perfect before any show at the nearby Auditorium Theater. The server immediately asked if we were headed to the theatre after dinner - so that the meal would be properly placed. The food was creative; the server was helpful in advising us so we didn't get too much or too little, tapas style menu. Highly recommend!
   

   Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Denise, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a delightful evening meal at Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. We're glad that our team was able to accommodate your needs and help you choose the perfect tapas style meal. We always aim to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you! David
   

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   April VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is always a go to restaurant in the city for me. The food, service and view are always fantastic.
   

   Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for the review, April! We're thrilled to hear that Mercat a la Planxa is your go-to spot in the city. Your kind words about our food, service, and view truly warm our hearts. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience and your feedback affirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic meal! Thank you, David
   

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   David VIP

   Omaha41 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful top level Spanish food. Historic space, somewhat quirky and musty. But would love to return.
   

   Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded 2 days ago

   Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to review Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our top-level Spanish cuisine and historic space! We appreciate your feedback about the quirky and musty atmosphere, and we're glad you found value in your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, David
   

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   Amil

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ambiance, unique dishes, good service, and quiet.
   

   Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for the review, Amil! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the unique dishes and the ambiance at Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will strive to provide a more balanced experience next time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards, David
   

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   Valerie

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, the dining experience was fantastic! Service was great and food was delicious! We will definitely be back.
   

   Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded 2 days ago

   Hey Valerie, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic dining experience and enjoyed our food. We always strive to provide excellent service and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We're delighted that you're planning to return and we can't wait to welcome you back to Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago! Warm regards, David
   

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   julie VIP

   Chicago41 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Went post shamrock shuffle. Service great. Food was good, not great but the bacon wrapped dates were a hit!
   

   Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 24 March 2025

   Hello Julie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and the bacon-wrapped dates. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and it's customers like you that make our job wonderful. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, David
   

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   Helen

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service were terrific! We enjoyed our paella very much. They are very good about letting you know that it takes 30 minutes or more. So if you want paella, order it right away. The tapas comes out as it is prepared, so there will be plenty to eat while you wait for paella.
   

   Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 16 March 2025

   Helen, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the paella and tapas, and we appreciate you noticing the care we take in preparing each dish. We can't wait to have you back for another great dining experience! Thank you, David
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is one of my all-time favorites in Chicago and I brought our customers in for the evening. As a table we decided to go with the Chefs 5 Course Dinner Option. I have been to meerkat multiple times in the past. Unfortunately, the food quality was marginal and just ok for the price of admission. What a shame, Sincerely Gloria Schmieder (815) 742-7622 
   

   Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 20 March 2025

   Gloria, I am so sorry this was your experience with us at Mercat. I will reach out shortly for more information as I would like to address this quickly. I do hope you will give us another chance as I know we can live up to your expectations. Thank you, David
   

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    Mary Ellen VIP

    Chicago40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We haven't been here in a while but we had a wonderful evening and will be back again. Thanks!!
    

    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoResponded on 11 March 2025

    Mary Ellen, Thank you so much for joining us for dinner! We love our locals and cannot wait to see you again soon! We have a wonderful new Chef who is making some amazing tapas here at Mercat a la Planxa. Thank you, David
    

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