Mercat a la Planxa
2.4
from - Neighborhood: South Loop
- 638 South Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60605
- 312-765-0524
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Denver-based Sage Restaurant Group is behind this splashy Spanish spot in the South Loop’s Blackstone Hotel. Planxa (pronounced plahn-CHA) refers to a style of grilled-to-order tapas popular in the Catalan region. They're highlighted on a sprawling menu that offers 15 a la planxa choices, including yellowfin tuna, prawns and steaks. The bar offers sangria, of course, plus Spanish-inspired cocktails and martinis, as well as Spanish wines. The festive, over-the-top interior goes for Spanish mod, with a touch of Antoni Gaudi-inspired mosaic work.
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Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan Avenue and Balbo Drive
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult, Paid Lot, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
-
CTA bus: Michigan Avenue routes
Red Line train: Harrison stop
Blue Line train: LaSalle stop
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.-11 a.m. daily
Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily
Dinner: 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; 4-10 p.m. Sunday
Bar: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily
- Cuisine:
- Spanish and Tapas
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Dress Code:
- Casual Chic
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- High Energy
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Yes; call for details
- Specialties:
- Whole-roasted suckling pig (must be ordered 72 hours in advance)
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Seats 40
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 190
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"Enchanted evening"
By savvydiner99 from Edgewater, November 3, 2009
Had the opportunity to finally dine at this restaurant over Halloween weekend. The. Best. Tapas. In. Chicago. I have searched all over our grea...
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"best in town"
By timfromlakeview from lakeview, October 26, 2009
I love tapas and this place does it better than anywhere else! It is pricey but for what your getting it is right on point. Extremely potent flav...
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"define little..."
By chicagoeater42 from lincoln park, September 6, 2009
To put it simply: don’t go. It’s not that it’s bad or especially overpriced. It just has nothing to offer. In Spain you pay a little and you get a ...
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