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

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.

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

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

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

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

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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

Dined with a large group, convenient location to walk to from hotel. it was really busy around happy hour on a weekday, nice facilities & vibe overall- but a bit challenging to hear conversations. Charcuterie board was pretty amazing. Meatball appetizer also good, mezze & chips & salsa were average. Entree steak was good, good portion for me but not for a big eater. Liked that it came w arugula. Miso salad was a bit overdressed for my taste but overall tasty & next time I should order dressing on the side as my colleague did. There was a ridiculous delay with several of the entrees- so much so that 1 person gave up & canceled her dinner & others didn't start eating until others were done. unacceptable especially for a pre fixe situation that they knew there was a large party-But our poor flustered server was extremely apologetic & communicative. Dessert was adorable- petit fours. Not everyone in our party liked them, "too sweet" Overall hits & misses- server was lovely, busboys were totally on top of things, food was variable & thank goodness we had good company or the wait would've been terrible. read more

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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

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Yet another review during my fractured foot recovery! With my knee scooter I was panicked when I saw the revolving door. How can I enter? I tried and started to get stuck. The hostess saw me and immediately came to the door and motioned/instructed me to back up and wait. She got someone to alter the door to accommodate me and the knee scooter. So cool!!! She also set me up in the corner against the wall so I could prop my foot up on the back bench. So nice. The service started off outstanding!!! I ordered the Greek salad and split the mac and cheese with my friend and had ice tea. The Mac and cheese was good and creamy. I loved the Greek salad with kale and red quinoa! The quinoa was very subtle. The whole salad was a refreshing re-do. I was impressed. Looking at other meals, everything looked so good. I am putting this in my regular rotation for Chicago! read more

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I rarely ever give out reviews on Yelp... but, this one deserves one. I was on travel for work in Chicago back on 07/30/2019 and was looking for a quick bite to eat in between meetings and did a quick search a la Google. My wife was with me on this trip so I thought this would be a great time for a little date like lunch. I hear the patio is where it is at, but when I showed up, just like baby Jeus... there was no room in the inn, so we opted for a high top. I heard you need reservations usually, but we slid right on it. No lie, our waitress Brittany was pretty awesome. I don't usually say I am impressed with the wait staff, but she went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. She was friendly and fun and made a great impression on us about the restaurant and what we were in for. The food: I had the Marq burger and my wife had the summer goddess. I am attaching what I saw and the burger saw before it met its demise in my belly, my wife's food didn't get a picture because I was to busy eating my food. I hope this photo does the burger justice because it was amazing. Brittany was quick to make sure everything stayed filled, had a pleasant conversation, and for once my wife didn't seem mad that I was talking to another female, heck I think my wife talked to her more than me! Like Arnold Schwarzenegger in the hit 1984 film "The Terminator"... We'll be back. Well, depends if work brings me back this way. Side note: The music in the Marq is... amazing. Very eclectic and sets a unique tone to the place. They say to pair food to wine and spirits, forget that... the music is paired to the food here and it is amazing. Kudos whoever is in charge of that! read more

The Marq - The Marq burger... last thing I saw before it going in my mouth. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I agree with other folks that this place is good for large groups. I also agree that the menu is all over the place, but I think sometimes that's a good thing especially with large groups. I went to dinner here with colleagues and had a generally positive experience. Service was good--quite attentive and I never found myself looking around to flag down the server. I only had one drink, but I noticed refills for others happening promptly. Appetizers were pretty tasty. I tried the bruschetta with burrata, fried shishitos, poutine, toast with ricotta, and chicken samosas. The ricotta was probably my favorite. The bruschetta had good flavor but the burrata was on the drier side. I've had burrata that exposes a much creamier interior once you cut into it. For my main dish, I had the scallops. I was interested in the steak but when I asked for it "mooing" our server advised that it could only be medium because it's stir fry. The scallops were served on a bed of braised short ribs, topped with bacon, and accompanied by tiny honey glazed carrots. Everything on the plate went well together and it was delicious. Reading the reviews, I wish I had ordered the burger, but I had a big sandwich at lunch and was watching my starch consumption. It sounds like I will have to come back to try the burger. The only letdown was my drink. I ordered the Fresa Picante, which sounded really yummy but had a weird after taste that reminded me of cough syrup. I should have stuck to wine. Overall a pleasant visit. read more

Took my family there for dinner after work. The locations is very convenient if you are working or staying in the loop. A construction was going on at the time making it harder to find. The inside is very modern with dim lighting. It wasn't too busy at rush hour on a work day. The host was welcoming and let us pick where to sit. The menu was simple, mostly American food. We ordered some burgers, putin, corn risotto and scallops. My family really liked the burgers and loved the putin. Putin was definitely the best dish out of what we ordered. The corn risotto was on the bland side. The scallops were good, a little over priced for the size. B the Brussels sprouts side dish I got was very salty. In general, the service and food was pretty good. But there's nothing really special about the menu to make this place stand out. read more

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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

WE LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The Marq Burger is fantastic, it's a double burger! We always get the Whipped Ricotta to stock the fridge for sandwiches all week, because it comes with Honey and a Balsamic Glaze you can slather on everything to make it taste incredible! We usually split the Burger and The Tuscan Chicken Sandwich so we get the best of both! read more

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My wife and I are in town for a few weeks and we came across this place. Outside captured our attention. The inside was a nice open space. We were seated quickly(granted it was just before 4 on Saturday). Service was great. I had the Marq burger w/ caramelized onions(delicious!!!!). Wife had the chicken sandwich(good but had a bit of kick to it). The menu didn't say anything about being spicy. But overall was a great meal and experience. *Update* because the sandwich was to spicy. My wife couldn't finish it. So they didn't charge us for it. read more

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This place is great to get drinks after work ...works for me as I work literally in the same building ;). Really good for groups/Happy Hours although the font seem to have any happy hour specials during weekdays(I've been there twice on Wednesdays). They have some nice collection of beers(Golden Monkey, my favorite so far) wine and other mixtures. Spacious and lively enough inside. Food is good too ! One tricky thing about this place is the Restrooms...they are in the left corner of the back entrance and not that easy to find which you would need when you are sitting down fro drinks at this place :D read more

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This place was outstanding! The food was excellent and the service on point. What I liked the most as well is that it wasn't super busy when we came by. We arrived for early dinner on Saturday and it just started to get busier when we were about to leave. Having a reservation is a huge plus in Chicago. We tried the vegan sugo which was incredibly delicious! My kids had the peanut butter and jelly and fries, which they deemed the best pb&j ever. My other one had the ribs with mashed potatoes and loved it too. Hubby had the chicken burger and thought it was scrumptious! Everything was smooth. From getting seated, to always having a full glass. Service was splendid and genuine. Very happy to find another great spot to eat at in Chicago! read more

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across the street for work on a bitter cold night. The Marq wa rolling in Yelp Stars so I hit it up for some small plates and cocktail. It was a little dark for me, hard to read the menu ... but I found a couple apps to try, rather than a full meal. Everything was tasty ... but the slider was on point! I got a second and kicked myself for not just getting the burger. Trust me. Just Do it. read more

I ordered the sticky ribs because they were described as "fall off the bone deliciousness" so how do you resist that? They didnt look like anything special, but let me tell you when I bit in, the description could not be more accurate. The meat fell off the bone and was tender perfection. I also can't really handle spicy food, but the sauce was extremely mild, which made it enjoyable. Sides included fries, which were alright, and roasted brussell sprouts which were very tasty, with some pieces super crispy and others more tender. While I didn't try my friends food, they would both recommend what they ordered - Chicken Roulade and Steak Salad. read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect but I was satisfied with my order. I'm a huge fan of eggs Benedict & after realizing they also had an English muffin sandwich I was sold. Like many places in this area they're not open on weekends & unfortunately breakfast establishments have been letting me down lately. Truthfully the "spicy glaze" of the chicken was a weird contrast to the hollandaise but not enough of a deterrent to make me dislike the dish. Twas simply different. I also have to state that the cheese they used was delicious in addition to the poached egg was cooked perfectly & arrived intact albeit being delivered from the loop to River north via a motorbike lbvs. The English muffins are huge but be advised the benedict comes with one slice as opposed to two slices for the "commuter" sandwich. The English muffins were also on the softer side of the "toasting" spectrum but in closing this is a solid choice for breakfast in the area. read more

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Fantastic fried chicken sandwich with sweet and spices flavor. So good. I got just a slider trying to be healthy but after a bite of the chicken sandwich would definitely get next time. Pretty quiet on a Saturday dinner, was able to get an entire large table for our big party. Drinks were great - really enjoyed all the cocktails we got. Whipped ricotta was tasty and a nice start. Green Goddess salad was nice healthy option. Service was a little slow. Music was good. Strong song choices. read more

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I don't understand why people rave about the burger here. It was a better and more expensive McDonald's burger at best... and I'm so disappointed. 2/5. I did quite enjoy the honey ricotta bread though, would give that a 5/5. My friend got the bbq ribs, and he thought it was mediocre as well. Probably will not be returning. read more

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To start off, service is aight and fried pickles are greasy 2/5. However, the burger and chicken sandwich here are phenomenal! Both come with fries. The chicken has a slight syrup taste which makes it a little sweet and it's perfect. The burger honestly rivals au cheval and it's one of the best I've had in the city. I am definitely coming back soon. read more

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The menu looks ho hum yet the food was very tasty!! There were five of us and we all loved our orders. The carnitas Nachos were excellent. American read more

Best restaurant in downtown! Love the ambiance, the staff and the food is delicious. Keep up the great work! read more

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Extensive menu choices, good portions, excellent service and nice outdoor dining patio.

Stopped in for a very light meal. Wonderful cream of chicken soup. Fresh veggies and big pieces of chicken. Sweet potato fries very good too. Also, the service was prompt and friendly. read more

Great food and service at a reasonable price. We were there on a Monday night and they were very busy - probably a combination of theater-goers and Christmas shoppers.The menu has a reasonable number of choices with everything from appetizers, to salads, to sandwiches, to entrees. My wife attempted to get the tortellini, but they had just sold the last portion, so she went with the chicken roulade, which our waitress told us is also a favorite. I opted for the sticky ribs. The chicken roulade was exceptionally tender, with a very nice vegetable accompaniment. My ribs fell off the bone as advertised, and had a great sticky coating that was wonderful. The ribs came with hand cut, fresh french fries that were hot and tasty, and the most amazing brussel sprouts I've ever had. I'm not a huge fan of brussel sprouts, but these were roasted with cranberries and smoked almonds in a malt vinegar sauce. If you didn't tell me these were brussel sprouts, I'd have been hard pressed to tell you what they were. My wife is a huge brussel sprouts fan and she loved them as well. Our service was attentive and efficient, and food came out quickly and was hot and fresh. There is a full bar and a reasonable wine selection with some options we were not familiar with, but that were very good. I'd definitely recommend The Marq, but if you're there pre-theater, you may need to have a reservation or be willing to sip a drink while you wait. read more

The Marq - Ribs with fries and delicious brussel sprouts in the foreground and chicken roulade in the background. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our lunch at the Marq was very good! I'd totally recommend making the savvy play of ordering a cup of soup and their side salad for $10 total rather than paying $15+ for a sandwich or salad alone. We had the southwest chicken tortilla soup which was amazing. Really quite delicious- chunky corn and beans in a flavorful broth with tortillas. The salad was kale and romaine lettuce with Parmesan cheese and a light dressing. I wouldn't preferred more dressing or maybe a more tangy dressing because it was a little flavorless. But not bad at all. Very fresh. I would want to return and try something else- the burger we saw someone else order looked really delicious. Our waiter was great- attentive to refilling our water. And they let us request to sit a nice table by the window. Such a pleasant lunch experience! read more

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Above-average spot for friends and family. Nice atmosphere with great service at a prime location close to Grant Park and the art institute. Wasn't busy when we arrived around 7pm Friday and was sat without any wait. Our entire table got the Marq burger with fries which was solid. Decent portion size and the meat was cooked through. Sort of a bummer that a lot of the add-ons are paid for, but its to be expected. Nothing crazy innovative flavor-wise, just a decent burger at a premium price due to the location. If you're strapped for time and haven't made a reservation, the Marq will offer a solid place to get some good American food at expected prices. However, I would recommend looking into other American restaurants if you're serious about dining in Chicago. read more

Good food and great service. I went at 6 pm for dinner before heading to Second City. It was full of finance bros - cute but obnoxious. read more

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I came here with my daughter before seeing Hamilton. It was the start of a perfect night! We made a res with OpenTable so it was easy peasy once we got there. No wait. I had a cocktail and my daughter asked for a mocktail and have the bartender surprise her. Both drinks were great. I actually think I liked hers more. I had a daiquiri. It was a little sweet for me. Hers was like a mojito. It was quite refreshing. We shared a three cheese plate. It was wonderful, especially the ricotta! We ordered a greek salad to share. We were both very satisfied with that amount and didn't order an entree to share... which were were anticipating we would do. I'm glad we placed our order one item at a time, since we couldn't take home any leftovers due to going to a play. The server was very nice and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend going here for a lunch or after work dinner. And it's perfect before a play! read more

The Marq - Three cheese plate. Plenty to share! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I made a reservation for dinner for four here before a concert at the Chicago Theatre. We arrived at 5:30 and the place was pretty empty but they take reservations through Yelp so it was really convenient. Our server came by right away with water and explained the drink menu. The beer selections were pretty good with several local options, which was cool as we can't get all of them in Michigan. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and broccolini to start and they came out pretty quickly. They were both delicious! The broccolini was perfectly crisp tender with a strong garlicy flavor and some really tasty crunchy breadcrumbs. The Brussels sprouts were also perfectly cooked and had a sweet and slightly spicy glaze as well as a generous amount of bacon! I liked them both but the broccolini was my favorite. My boyfriend and I weren't super hungry so we ended up ordering one slider each ($5) and the samosas to split. Our friends also got the sliders and the croquettes. The sliders were wonderful! I joked that they looked like krabby patties. The brioche buns were light and airy and yet substantial enough to stand up to the juicy patty. The added cheese and pickled onions were perfect! I'm glad we went the slider route rather than splitting the burger ($15) like I had originally suggested. The samosas were good as well - they were flaky and crispy on the outside, rather than doughy and chewy. The chicken was lightly spiced with curry and not dry at all. The sauces that came with them were good but I liked the tzatziki best. I tried a few bites of the croquette and they were okay but not much flavor and very little meat. Our server was prompt with everything. If I were back in the area I'd definitely stop in again even just for one of those sliders! read more

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Really great service, we had a sweet waitress Rey! The food came relatively quickly and Rey did a good job of asking about any allergies and suggesting dishes based on constraints. The food was pretty average in terms of taste--what I would expect of a twenty dollar meal. I had the mushroom risotto, which had generous portions. We also had a group of 6 and they were one of the few free restaurants that had seating for our group during a busy March madness weekend. Would recommend as a casual dinner spot if you're eating with a medium group of friends! read more

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The Marq is a great restaurant/bar that's just a few short blocks from the Chicago Theater. Me and my family stopped here for a quick dinner before seeing a show, and were very satisfied with the food, drinks, and service. We made a reservation for 6:15, and were seated promptly when we arrived. It was happy hour on a Friday - so it was a little bit loud for the first 30 minutes or so - but a waitress visited us promptly and took some drink orders. They had a nice wine and beer list, but I opted to try out the Tequila Eclipse, which was kind of like a margarita with fresh thyme and jalepeños. We split an order of the fried pickles with sriracha aioli which were very good. I attempted to be healthy by ordering their steak salad which was very large and filling, but could have used a little extra zip of some kind. I also had a bite of the sticky ribs which gave me major FOMO - it was easily the best bite on the table, and a few bites of my partner's slider which was to die for. They're really doing something right with their aioli-cheese-pickle combo and it left me wishing I had thrown #health out the window for a burger. Needless to say, we'll be back here to try more things on the menu next time we're in the neighborhood for a show. The service was great and the bites were delicious! read more

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My friends and I all ordered avocado toast and loved it. I was particularly partial to the inclusion of feta cheese, which added a nice flavor to the creaminess of the avocado. The service was good and the street side seating was pleasant. We had this breakfast after a long night of traveling and felt really refreshed afterward. read more

The Marq - Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot to chill with some friends. Not much of a variety on the menu but the steak salad that I had hit the spot. It's definitely a place for a quick bite and get together. read more

The Marq - Steak Salad - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois