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    The Marq

    4.1 (745 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Steak Frites
    Bert V.

    My travels brought me to Chicago and various twist of fate brought me to The Marq. My friends and I started with the aguachile - which was a fantastic combination of avocado, cucumber, shrimp, shallots, mixed into some amazing salsas. Served with housemaid tortilla chips, I am totally glad that our server recommended this. Light, well presented, and flavorful, it was an excellent indicator of what was to come. The other starter that we ordered was the charcuterie. Not much to say here as it's hard to do anything particularly innovative or creative with a charcuterie. It looked fantastic, though. I ordered the steak frites which definitely exceeded my expectations. It was among the most tender and flavorful cuts of hanger steak I have ever had. Cooked to the perfect temperature, it did not need either the chimichurri or the Bernaise, which were served on the side. That being said, the chimichurri was a bit bland, and the Bernaise was a bit watery further emphasizing how well this steak performed on its own. The fries were crispy and well seasoned. A perfect complement to the steak. The wine list was a bit underwhelming, but there were decent options at very reasonable prices. Our server, was amazing instruct the perfect balance of attentiveness while allowing me and my friends to catch up with each other with minimal interruption. The inside of the restaurant was vibrant, but incredibly loud. Our hostess was too kind to give us some outdoor seating, which was perfect for having a conversation despite missing out on some of the awesome ambience on the inside. To be honest, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect since there were a number of reviews giving very mixed opinions but I was very pleased with the experience and do not regret my relatively random decision to have dinner here with my friends.

    Short Rib Grilled Cheese
    Grant A.

    Came by for lunch on Friday. Watched some of a March Madness game. Had a beer; a porter. Short Rib grilled cheese and then an Arnold Palmer. They use multiple cheese varieties which is good and the beef tasted like it was premium. They were busy during lunch but there were not too many patrons.

    Falafel Sandwich (without pita) and Sweet Potato Fries
    Katie N.

    Stopped by for lunch while visiting Chicago and the beautiful Marquette building. Was happy to find a place for a quick lunch that wasn't completely deep-fried. They had vegetarian options and were also able to adapt for my friend and my gluten intolerances. There were several things that sounded great to me, but I went with the falafel, and instead of a sandwich they put it in a bowl- it was delicious with a great pairing and veggies and sauce- yum! Came with fries but was told those are not gf so got the sweet potato fries instead and they were great- a thicker cut and a great aioli dipping sauce. My friend enjoyed her soup and fries too. Service was friendly and fast, cute spot I definitely recommend.

    Shakshuka
    Alex D.

    The Marq, is a quaint restaurant in the heart of The Loop. Staff is lovely, I stopped by for Breakfast and had the Shakshuka. It was a delight with a perfect amount of spice and the short rib was cooked to perfection!

    Carnitas Tacos
    Connie L.

    Convenient location but The Marq's food is very average. Best dish was the chicken bites which were crispy & juicy. The steak salad was a bit too rare (asked for medium rare) and the salad greens were too soggy. Tacos could've been better. They looked decent but tasted so bland. Also although our servers were very nice, the wait to get our food was long (50+ minutes).

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    Ves S.

    They were able to accommodate our party with a baby! Once inside there were other celebrations going on (it was a Friday night). We actually picked this place for the salmon options but by the time we arrived (around 730p) they were out of salmon! The large party of twenty or so near us had some salmon florentine orders. Our food actually came quick but their bussers were really fast at clearing our empty plates. Food was delicious. We got their burgers, mac and cheese to share, and had to switch one salmon entree for a chicken.

    Flan
    Jacintha T.

    Fried Chicken Bites Has a nice spice level, where you can feel the heat on your tongue while not being overpowering. The flour batter was well seasoned and appreciated. Double battered, which made the crust way too thick for the thickness of the chicken, more breading than anything that detracted from the dish. Additionally the combination of over frying and the double breading resulted in the chicken being on the drier side. A single coating of flour would've been better. Good presentation and the shredded Parmesan cheese on top was a good touch. Flan More of a cheesecake than a traditional flan, which is more custard like. Great presentation. For it being more of cheesecake it was smooth, and the strawberry mousse added to smoothing out the density of the dessert. All in all it was very good. Service The service was terrible. I observed the server provide better service to all of his adjoining tables and for myself those same services took longer or were not provided. From my table not being bussed after I was finished, before the next item arrived. To my credit card being carried by the server all over the restaurant instead of immediately charging and returning it to my possession. Extremely odd behavior. As a whole I would not recommend this place since the food was just okay and the service was subpar.

    Marq burger
    Angelica T.

    We made reservations at this restaurant for about 30 people. It was awesome because we were able to enjoy a great meal, each other's company, and had no problems splitting the bill. They were able to split the bill between us all and processed all of our credit cards individually (Google wallet tap and apple pay too). The appetizers alone were amazing and we ate every bite. We were so full by the time the main entree came that I had to take most of it home. Here's what we got and my thoughts on them. Appetizers: *Carnitas nachos - the chips were amazing. I think they were made in house they were crispy and delicious with the most delicious nacho cheese. *Hummus - the bread alone was so delicious and you add that hummus and it was *chef kiss. * babaganoush - it was better than I thought it would be. I actually ate some. Not my favorite appetizer but I still thought it was pretty good. Entrees: *Marq burger - didn't get to try but my friend enjoyed it. * fish N chips - didn't get to try but half our group got it and they seemed to enjoy it. * carnitas tacos - I didn't enjoy it as much as the nachos because it had no cheese, but it was pretty good. It came with pickled red onions and jalapenos. *southwest salad with pulled chicken - delicious. My friend gave me some and I ate it all. Refreshing and has these little chips in there. Desert: *Cannoli - wasn't my thing. It wasn't sweet and it had pistachios on it. * chocolate mousse shooters - it was pretty good. Soft and gooey when you use the spoon it came with but not soft enough to use a straw with (yes, we tried). If you like chocolate you will like this. We found out the best way to eat it is to mix and then down it like a real shot. Overall, the place was cozy with nice servers and good food. Would definitely come back. Thanks!

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    My group enjoyed their dinner very much. Sean was a great help organizing the event. We will be back next time we are in Chicago.

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    Good for lunch with a friend. Nice ambience, friendly professional staff, good service overall.

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    Everything was excellent. Very attentive wait staff, food was perfect- tasty and quick. Highly recommend

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    Chicken sandwich is good, salads are good too. Waitress was fast! Great place for a quick lunch break.

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    I have dined at this place a few times for lunch and the food has been consistently great. Service was good too. Definitely recommend.

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    Great staff, ambiance, food and drinks! I especially like the sandwich The Intern, very tasty! One of my favorite spots in the loop!

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    The service here is awesome. The bartenders are super friendly and enjoy talking to customers. Loved my time here.

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