Bandera
- Neighborhood: River North
- 535 N. Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-644-3524
At Bandera, the rich aroma of roasting chicken greets you even before the host does. Once inside, you'll find a warmly lit restaurant with a rustic Western feel. The menu dabbles in a wide variety of regional American cuisines without lingering anywhere too long. Typical dinner offerings are roast prime rib, pork tenderloin with Chinatown barbecue sauce and rotisserie chicken "Bandera-style."
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan and Grand.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot. Garage is located on Ohio between St. Clair and Michigan.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Michigan Ave. Buses. Red Line Train: Grand stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 12-10 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Only for parties of four or less after 4 p.m.
- Dress Code:
- No hats for men.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. 2-5 p.m.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Live jazz nightly.
- Features:
- Kids Menu and Scenic View
- Specialties:
- Spit-roasted chicken, iron skillet corn bread, Western beef back ribs.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- 140 dining room, 20 bar area.
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"Not a fish place"
Gourmand Gnocci from Chicago - February 9, 2008
Do not get fish here, the artic char was very average- too plain and no taste. Ribs were good but not better than most grillhouses. Deserts were to...
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"Rather Eat Here Than Grand Lux!"
Dinein from Uptown - January 7, 2008
I've always like this place since discovering it about a year ago. Considering you ARE on Michigan Avenue, the pricing isn't too bad at all. Check ...
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"Pleasant, but pricey dinner experience"
karen a from north shore - December 23, 2007
My husband and I enjoyed our recent dinner at Bandera, but we felt that the food was grossly overpriced. We resented having to pay for bread, and ...
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