After a long flight. I needed good food and was starving. Noticed that the Marq was across from my hotel. Their classic Burger was one of tastiest that I've had n a while. Decent selection of draft beers. Service was excellent and very fast. read more

Burger great. Salad great. Nachos great. The Intern (beef sandwich) disappointed so skip. Ice cold beer and great drinks. Nice place and very good service. Worth going back for another try. Plenty of tables, TVs, and good music. read more

Best place to grab a quick drink and small lunch. Salad and sliders were amazing. Because of my sweet tooth the cheesecake I had to try and was glad I did. I think everything on this menu was great but I only had three. read more

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Absolutely loved this sandwich! The fries were delicious as well. I would love to come here again!! read more

The Marq - Tuscan Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I would not recommend this restaurant. We ordered mac and cheese with bacon, The Intern, and the Carnitas Tacos. The fries were good and the beans that came with the tacos were good. Other than that, everything was so bland, including the bacon on the mac and cheese. Best part of the carnitas were the tortillas. The sandwich was not delicious. The meat of both carnitas and sandwich were mushy. The mac and cheese was pretty dry and despite the blend of cheeses, it doesn't taste much like cheese. If you do go to the restaurant, just order the fries with those beans on them and that's it. Restaurant is extremely loud and the service is inattentive. read more

BRUSSEL SPROUTS | OPEN | CHICKEN SANDWICH Brussel Sprouts: Monica and I had their Brussel sprouts without bacon. They were delicious. They were tender, and a slight crisp, which makes us think they were flash fried. Overall they are in the top 4 Brussel sprouts we have ever had. OPEN: the Resturant has an open concept where they try to separate into three distinct vibes. The first section is medium to large tables 4-8 people. In the middle is the bar which is the focal point of the restaurant. The bar has seats all around it which give it a communal vibe and there are 4 TVs off to The side of the bar. Lastly, there is the back end which is more intimate with tables of 2-6. Although it's open, the noise doesn't travel to far. Chicken Sandwich: their chicken sandwich is Very impressive. First the chicken hangs over the bun on all sides. You will definitely be full after this meal. The chicken has a good amount of seasoning but the most impressive thing for me was the light crisp of the sandwich. Normally, places fry their chicken too much, but the chef here has it just right. Pro tip: reservations are a must Friday and Saturday night from 6-8pm. Pro tip: try their fries with bbq, there are a great appetizer for the table. read more

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The Marq is a good place for a large group. The food was good and the prices reasonable for Chicago. I got the adobo chicken and it was good but not as good as the steak my wife ordered. I loved my misfit IPA beer but the drink my wife got had jalapeño in it and it was so hot we could not drink it. The food were good and the atmosphere was casual. I probably would not get the goddess salad again as it did not have much flavor. Overall though we liked the Marq and were talking about our meals afterward. It was a good place for just about anyone. read more

The Marq - Inside - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to The Marq twice, about a year apart. My first experience was really good despite some major hiccups. One member of my party's food came out way wrong, with things added and removed from his burger that were not what he asked for at all. Right after he sent his meal back, someone else in the party found a hair in her salad and we had to shamefully send that back as well. However, despite this, the staff was AMAZING about it and got the new entrees out so quickly and then sent the manager over to work out a solution, which I believe was a discount on the bill. We all left thinking that the food was good and the service was so great that even with the mistakes this is a four-star establishment. I came back here earlier this week without even realizing that this was the same place. I was here to eat before seeing a show at the CIBC theatre and we left a note in our reservation that we only had about an hour to eat. Then, because the CTA cannot be trusted, I ended up arriving 15 minutes late and was super anxious about making the show. But the waitress was EXCELLENT and brought out drinks and appetizers literally within minutes of ordering. We had the fried pickles and they are really really delicious - highly recommend. Our entrees came out right away as well and we were done with the meal in about 35 minutes. I had the corn elotes risotto which was so unique and creamy. Overall, I think the food here is good and pretty comparable to other Loop restaurants in the price range, but the service is what has made this a great experience on both occasions. read more

Great selection of food with reasonable prices. We enjoyed our meal while in the downtown area.

Looking for a good burger and hotel concierge recommended The Marq. Took the walk over and got a nice seat at the bar and Nicole kindly took care of me . The French martini she made was so yummy and hit the spot. The food was phenomenal !!! The place was so good I went back the next day for lunch. The best burger sign did not disappoint at this spot !! read more

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Had them delivered to my office twice now. Sandwiches are top tier. The turkey sandwich in particular!

Its all about the presentation! And the taste definitely was there too. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Very accommodating for preferences like subbing normal fries for sweet potato. Staff was very friendly and always there when needed. Will be coming back! read more

The Marq - The Intern (sweet potato fries subbed) - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great music. Chic spot. Some communal seating. Meh Cool, young vibe. I had the wild mushroom risotto. It needed some Lawrys seasoned salt but it was ok. My friend's fried chicken sandwich looked so delicious that I almost said "Boy, Bye" to the Pescatarian lifestyle. But I stayed strong. If I ever backslide, it'll be because of how delicious that sandwich looked. Be warned-I'm told it had a little kick. The staff was friendly and attentive. I went during lunch so I didn't order anything from the bar. Looking forward to going back to finish the job. read more

The Marq - Mushroom Risotto - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Marq is a surprisingly delicious undercover burger joint, even though their menu is such a random assortment of dishes from all over the world. I truly think The Marq doesn't know what it wants to be but they make a phenomenal burger. I was introduced to The Marq via a co-worker that raved about the burgers so you know I had to give it a try. They only offer a very small burger selection, so small that you might inst look it. I settled on The Marq burger, you can't go wrong with a dish literally named after the restaurant, they wouldn't name the worst dish after themself. The fact that any place allows you to swap out fries for mac-n-cheese is a place after my heart. The food couldn't come soon enough because when this burger came I almost started to shed a tear, I could've easily resembled the Michael Jordan crying meme. It was beautifully plated. Since I was at lunch with a group I was able to witness the different customizations that you can add to The Marq burger. Man oh man, this is my new go-to place for burgers while in the Loop after that burger. read more

The Marq - This is the actual the Marq burger! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We stepped into The Marq as a last second breakfast option. We were sat immediately and there was no one in the restaurant. We ordered the breakfast sandwich and Shakshuka. The breakfast sandwich was okay. The egg was cooked well, but the sausage patty was slightly overcooked and had too much spice. The Shakshuka was super unique and quite good. I would recommend that for people who like to try unique breakfast items. The Shakshuka is quite filling though! Overall I would give the food 4 stars. However, the wait was too long. We were the only people in the restaurant and it took over 30 minutes to get our food. I would come back here again because I would hope the wait was a 1 time thing. Last thing.. the coffee was terrible. read more

It wasn't amazing, but it also wasn't terrible. Very average place to go for breakfast. Between two people, we ordered three breakfast menu items-- yogurt and granola, a toasted croissant with butter, and a breakfast sandwich. Our waitress didn't write any of the items down (which is pretty common) so we didn't think anything of it. When our food was ready, she brought out the granola and croissant, but no sandwich. We thought that it was just coming out shortly. But after 5 minutes and since our waitress didn't even mention the sandwich, we went into the restaurant to find her and inquire. She said she didn't hear us order that item (but I think she just forgot since she didn't write it down). They did comp us that item, which was nice. read more

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Fantastic food. Fresh, crisp fries. House made ranch with dill. The Intern was a fantastic sandwich. Looks like a nice place for large groups as well (as long as you reserve a spot). Would def come back. read more

We went to the Marq for breakfast on our second day in Chicago. My stomach was a little upset so I just got two eggs over easy and some dry toast. The eggs were perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. My companion got the avocado toast, which she loved. The staff were nice and friendly. read more

We went during peak lunch time and did not have any wait time! The Intern sandwich was flavorful and delicious but a tad too oily for me. The steak salad was ok... it was tough to chew on. It was quite loud in the restaurant with all the work related lunches going on. read more

Great place to stop for dinner before a show! We are here before seeing a show at Symphony Hall. The service was great and there were great options for a satisfying, casual meal. I went with the falafel pita and it was very tasty. I also shared the Brussel sprouts with a friend and they were delicious. I would return if I am in the area! read more

It is unfortunate that I need to write this review, but I think it's important that others avoid a very unpleasant experience if planning a team event at this establishment. We arranged to have a happy hour at the Marq for a new program we were launching. It was a great event, we had food, drinks and excellent service by a server named Jenna. The problem came at the end. We paid our bill and continued to hang out, finishing our drinks and ordering additional drinks from the bar. We had an area stanchioned off designated for our party. At least 30 minutes later we were alerted that our original bill was incorrect and drinks were being charged individually opposed to one agreed upon rate for the allotted hours. Totally fine, but a member of a group made mention, what if we had left? Would they have just charged the difference, credited and then charged? Is it because we were still there that circumstances changed? Enter Arturo. I believe he's a manager, but instead of talking through the contract and a mistake made on their part, he proceeded to say that we outstayed our welcome. Mind you, no one asked us to leave our designated area at the restaurant and the place was not full. He said that we were being charged this new amount for continuing to be in that space, he also made mention that our group was extremely loud and guests were complaining. There was laughter for sure, but no one was screaming or causing a ruckus. Also, if we were disturbing other guests why were we just now hearing about it? Having worked in the restaurant business, I was appalled at how Arturo handled guests. We asked to speak to another manger and we were told that she was unavailable. We ended up paying the new total and left, but we also left with a bad taste in our mouths. Hopefully management reviews this and works hard to not have anyone else have this experience. read more

I came here with co-workers after a work event. It's a cool, low key space. Perfect for grabbing drinks after work which is what we did. We also decided to order food along with our drinks. It was a rough day so I ordered the marq and a dirty gin martini. And man oh man was my burger awesome! Seriously! It's been a couple weeks later and I am still thinking about! Get it dressed with all the works. So delicious! And my martini was wonderfully made. My friends also enjoyed their dinner and drinks as well! The service was ok. Could have improved a bit here. I remember them not giving me condiments for my burger. Some people like ketchup, mayo and mustard! All in all, I will for sure go back! read more

The food was absolutely amazing! I had the Marq Falafel and my boyfriend had the Marq burger. Both were exceptional. We finished with the flan that was also amazing. It was built more like a cheesecake than a traditional flan, but still delicious. The service was great as well, our only problem was with how dark it was. We were sat in the back with only a candle at our table, away from any of their over head lighting. It was kinda awkward, very close to eating in the dark. I would still 10/10 go back! read more

A perfectly solid Loop sit-down restaurant for a work lunch or dinner, complete with pretty elite fries. I came in with my work team on a Tuesday around noon and found The Marq surprisingly crowded, but they were able to quickly get us seated without a problem. It took us a while to get the menus sorted out (a problem that could have been solved if my group just googled "The Marq menu," but alas. Once we ordered, the food probably took about 25 minutes to arrive. They were very busy--probably busier than expected, but when most of the diners are there during work, speed is pretty critical, so that wasn't ideal. When the food arrived, one member of my party had to leave so asked for a box. 5 minutes later it hadn't come, so she had to leave. But the food itself was very good. I got the burger with a fried egg and a side of fries (a perfectly standard work lunch, as far as I'm concerned). The buns were two top buns, which was a little weird, but I thought worked well. The patties were pretty large and flavorful, and the egg added a nice touch. The fries are battered, and as such, are nicely crispy, and were the star of the meal. The speed of service was not ideal, but I think that can be forgiven as the Loop ramps back up to work, so I'd recommend overall. read more

The Marq - Cheeseburger + fried egg - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Was hoping for more, but as it is, this is the kind of place you can safely send your family to grab a meal if they are staying in a hotel nearby. It's not great, but it's not bad, and there's enough general options (burgers, straightforward entrees, a basic list of desserts) to appease almost any kind of diner. The beer and wine list is also just fine, and there's a small patio out front which is clutch right now because many people want to avoid indoor spaces thanks to the 'rona. I tried the shrimp po'boy...news flash, this wasn't as good as any such sandwich from N'awlins. But the fries were fine, and I had a couple of cocktails that at least laid the booze on real heavy-like. I won't be back, but I will definitely recommend this to those working/staying nearby in the future as a backup option. read more

Warning: you may need a nap after this lunch spot because boy, is it indulgent! The lunch folk is mostly employees who work in The Loop and it gets busy, so make a reservation. First off, the brussels with bacon appetizer is AMAZING. It's bold, saucy, everything you need to spice up brussel sprouts. Our table ordered the burger, chicken club, and the fried chicken sandwich. Pretty hefty serving sizes and they came with fries as well. We all left with happy bellies and to-go boxes. Service is a little slow, so don't come if you're in a time crunch. Enjoy! read more

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Went for a nice relaxing lunch. Service was great and menu had several options. I got one of the chicken sandwiches and it was stellar.

Great restaurant! I went with my mother and sister as soon as we checked into our hotel. There are a lot of tables so you do not have to worry about not finding a table. A great variety on the menu with gluten free and vegan options. Defiantly great for a big group with a variety of dietary needs read more

The Marq - Ribs, fantastic - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Other dishes we had were fine. But the Marq burger I ordered was overdone and super dry. Not recommended.

Now this was a special night for us as we were looking for a good dinner on one of our last evenings in Chicago. We made reservations and were so happy we did as they gave us a nice table that was just perfect and we didn't have to wait. Awesome. We had the Vegan BBQ Sandwhich and it was fantastic. We also saved room for dessert which was totally worth it. If you come here don't pass up the dessert as they are so delicious. Yum. I am so glad we took the time to come here. Our server was amazing. She was attentive but not hovering, made excellent suggestions and was very busy but never made us feel ruched or neglected. Every server should take a page from her book. I would certainly come back for that BBQ sandwich. Lovely dinner and great time had by us. read more

The Marq - A closer look - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of my go-to lunch restaurants in the Loop - reservation advisable. For apps, you HAVE to order the Honey Whipped Ricotta. My initial thought at cheese and honey was confusion, but it's amazing. The Fried Pickles (with aioli) and Fall Burrata are good too. For entrees, I seem to always get the Chicken Club and am always happy with it. Summary: good service, nice ambience, and solid selection of New American food. read more

The Marq - Chicken Club - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice pretty bar/restaurant in the heart of downtown. Good vegan Jackfruit tacos - very filling, delicious, and cheap! Would definitely recommend :) read more

The Marq - Vegan Jackfruit Tacos - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our server was great. Always on top of keeping our drinks full and great at making the adjustments we needed to the food. Croquettes were really yummy and loved the sauce with them. Samosas were tasty but nothing to write home about. We also got the beet risotto. I really liked it but the chucks of beet were really huge so if you weren't that into beets I wouldn't suggest it. We also had the ribs which were MINDBLOWING. omg. The sauce was so delightful and the meat just slipped off the bones. We also have the Brazilian beef with rice that had such a nice flavour profile with a lime sauce. read more

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Get a margarita with their special burnt chili salt. It's unlike anything I've ever had, is hand made, and is amazing.

Below is what we ordered: 1. The marq burger: DO NOT get this if you like burgers medium or medium rare. This burger had THICK patties stacked that were VERY VERY well done. Consistency eating them was like overcooked crumbly taco meat. That aside the cheese and the accompanying sauce was good-- but barely enough to save it. The server warned us that chefs only cook to a specific temperature which to me was surprising. First establishment I've been to that refuses to take a temperature request. 2. Steak Salad: This was fantastic and perfectly cooked. We devoured this faster than the burger and begrudgingly finished the burger after the salad was done. The chimichurri dressing was divine. I never thought I'd say this but at this establishment.....get the salad and not the burger. read more

I wanted to go to another restaurant but they were closed. I walked to my second choice but when I tried to order, they did not offer onions. What is a burger without onions? I searched Yelp and The Marq popped up. I got to the restaurant and there was a marquee that stated they were voted the best burger in Chicago so I felt this would be promising. I ordered The Marq cheeseburger with raw onions, lettuce and tomatoes. The cheese was delicious; the onions were chopped instead of sliced; the aioli was bland; and the meat was just okay. This was not the best burger I have ever had in Chicago. I wish my first choice had been open. "The Business Owner" responded that they were only voted best burger of the block and I should read more closely.‍ Also, Covid may have affected my tastebuds in regards to their garlic aioli. There was garlic in the mayo? Snarky comments do not work impress unless I am making them. read more

This place was great. Takes reservations, close seating but you still don't feel like you're falling on your neighbor. Service was great! The Brussels sprouts were a bit to sweet but good. The chicken adobo was amazing! I think I could eat it every day. Will be back for sure. read more

The Marq - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food is the reason to go. It was a wonderful surprise. My falafel sandwich was perfection, fresh and perfectly crisp. My daughter had a kid's cheeseburger and she loved it. My husband had the nachos and claimed they were the best he'd ever had. Your chef is clearly the winner at this establishment. The ambiance was meh.. a little cold and generic. On the plus side it was clean. The service was awful. Our server took our order and delivered our bill... that is all. It's good that we liked our meal because either way the server did not seem to care one bit. The hostess was also bussing tables and looked annoyed. She watched us walk out and didn't say a single word. It was so strange! Not sure we'd return. read more

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Went here for lunch and we sat outside. Fast service and amazing burger. It was a big size and it tasted delicious. My dad ordered the tacos and he liked them too. We will definitely be back! read more

Sad to say that The Marq really missed "the mark" in my books tonight. I came here with a friend for a late lunch since a lot of the reviews said they were pretty good. Given that most downtown spots were closed on a Saturday, I figured we would give it a shot! While the place feels trendy, clean, and nice, the food was very much a miss for me. We each ordered the Marq Burger since we were both hungry and they looked like it'd have the largest portion size of all the items. Our burgers included crispy fries to compliment our meal. Overall, our burger wasn't terrible... in fact, it had some good condiments and a warm brioche bun to seal the deal. What bothered me was that this burger essentially tasted like a $16 Steak n' Shake burger... not even kidding. Thin slices of meat with basic condiments for a much higher cost. Given the amount of money we spent for their mediocre burger, I was expecting a lot more. In the end, we left with a decent meal but don't plan on returning anytime soon. I'm sure their other items are better so if you do come, please avoid ordering this burger. read more

The Marq - The Marq Burger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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