Mercat a la Planxa Menu – Chicago, IL

Type : Restaurant

Location : Chicago, IL

Creative Catalan-inspired tapas & inventive cocktails in a swanky setting overlooking Grant Park. Based on 772 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No delivery

Mercat a la Planxa 60605

Address:
638 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Phone: (312) 765-0524

Website:

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Hours

Sunday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
4–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 4–10 PM
Wednesday 4–10 PM
Thursday 4–10 PM
Friday 4–10 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–10 PM

Menu

A La Carte
SPANISH TORTILLA
caramelized onion and potato omelet, ensalada, cream
$12.00
MERCAT MARINATED OLIVES
fresh herbs, citrus, chili, confit garlic
$8.00
PATATAS BRAVAS
potato, salsa brava, garlic aioli, chili oil
$12.00
DATILES CON ALMENDRAS
bacon-wrapped date, marcona almond, romesco sauce
$12.00
CROQUETA DE BACALLA
salt cod croquette, piquillo aioli
$18.00
CROQUETA DE ESPINACA
spinach croquette, tomato jam, saffron aioli
$12.00
JAMON SERRANO PAN CON TOMATE
pan de cristal, tomato, arbequina olive oil, serrano ham
$18.00
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
shrimp, bird’s-eye chili, garlic, shrimp jus
$20.00
BABY KALE
citrus segment, cabrales blue cheese, candied almond, pomegranate vinaigrette
$20.00
ENSALADA VERDE
little gem lettuce, green bean, asparagus, onion, idiazabal cheese, citrus miga, anchovy vinaigrette
$20.00
ENSALADA RUSSA
olive oil confit tuna, potato, carrot, pea
$18.00
CHEF’S BOARD
chorizo, 15-month serrano ham, manchego, queso de cabra, cabrales blue cheese served with marcona almond, quince, honeycomb, rosemary crisp
$26.00
ADD CINCO JOTAS
5j iberico ham
$45.00
STRIPED BASS
pickled onion, kale a la catalana, salbitxada sauce
$24.00
PULPO A LA PLANXA
grilled octopus, cauliflower puree, lemon, scallion chermoula
$22.00
SALMON ESCABECHE
aleppo pepper, piquillo pepper, jerez sherry, shallot, coriander
$32.00
SPANISH BEER STEAMED MUSSELS
fennel, garlic, paprika, parsley, pan de cristal
$24.00
SQUID INK CALAMARI
spanish baby squid, lemon aioli
$20.00
BEEF STRIPLOIN
(cooked to order) 12 oz striploin, sherry reduction, truffle potato, black garlic butter
$45.00
CORDERO
(cooked to order) grilled australian lamb chops, french bean, romesco sauce, toasted almond
$34.00
IBERICO SECRETO
(cooked to order) grilled pork, nora chili crunch, bacon onion jam
$32.00
GREEN CIRCLE FARMS CHICKEN
spicy basque piperade
$24.00
SHORT RIB
flanken style cut, blistered padron peppers, citrus cava reduction
$32.00
PAN CON TOMATE
pan de cristal, tomato, arbequina olive oil
$12.00
BROCCOLINI A LA PLANXA
nora chili crunch, citrus miga, almond
$12.00
KALE A LA CATALANA
golden raisins, pine nuts, apple, sherry reduction
$12.00
QUESA DE CABRA MONTADITO
caramelized onion, herbs
$12.00
BLISTERED PADRON PEPPERS
lemon zest, paprika, garlic chips
$12.00
PAELLA CATALANA
shrimp, chicken, mussel, squid, pea, artichoke, saffron
PAELLA NEGRA
prawn, squid, piquillo aioli
PAELLA DE L’HORTA
escalivada, pea, asparagus, green bean, artichoke
Training Part 2
test
$5.50
TEST
training
$2.00
After Dinner Drinks
LUSTAU SOLERA RESERVA BRANDY DE JEREZ $9.00
LUSTAU SOLERA GRAN RESERVA BRANDY DE $12.00
BODEGAS TRADICION SOLERA GRAN RESERVA BRANDY DE JEREZ $28.00
Remy Martin VSOP $15.00
Remy Martin 1738 $19.00
Moscatel Dorado, Bodegas Cesar Florido $9.00
Solera Cream, Alvear $14.00
East India Solera, Emilio Lustau $9.00
2017 PEDRO XIMENEZ DE ANADA Alvear $13.00
Conde De Aldama Amontillado, Bodegas Yuste $95.00
Ardbeg 10yr $17.00
Balvenie Doublewood 12yr $19.00
Bruichladdich The Laddie $14.00
Dalmore 12yr $16.00
Dalwhinnie 15yr $23.00
Glenfiddich 12yr $13.00
Glenlivet 12yr $13.00
Highland Park 12yr $18.00
Jura 10yr $13.00
Lagavulin 16yr $32.00
Laphroaig 10yr $16.00
Macallan 12yr $22.00
Macallan 18yr $65.00
Oban 14yr $23.00
Talisker 10yr $18.00
Compass Box The Spaniard $19.00
Gonzalez Byass Chinchon $12.00
Atxa Pacharan $12.00
Licor 43 $12.00
Do Ferreiro Licor De Hierbas $13.00
Do Ferreiro Orujo De Galicia $13.00
Chef’s Tasting Menu
Pan Con Tomate
pan de cristal, tomato, arbequina olive oil sea salt wheat, vegetarian
Ensalada Russa
ortiz white tuna salad, piquillo pepper, bottarga, olive oil crackers egg, fish
PULPO A LA PLANXA
grilled octopus, cauliflower puree, lemon, scallion chermoula
Chef’s Dessert Selection
JAMON SERRANO
15 month serrano ham
ENSALADA VERDE
little gem lettuce, green bean, asparagus, onion, idiazabal cheese, citrus miga, anchovy vinairgrette
SPANISH BEER STEAMED MUSSELS
fennel, garlic, paprika, parsley, pan de cristal
IBERICO SECRETO
(cooked to order) grilled pork, nora chili crunch, confit mushrooms, ham
BROCCOLINI A LA PLANXA
nora chili crunch, citrus miga, almond
SHORT RIB A LA PLANXA
flanken style cut, blistered padron peppers, citrus cava reduction
Traditional Tasting Menu
PAN CON TOMATE
pan de cristal, tomato, arbequina olive oil
BABY KALE SALAD
citrus segment, cabrales blue cheese, candied almond, pomegranate vinaigrette
PATATAS BRAVAS
potatoes, salsa brava, garlic aioli, chili oil
CROQUETAS DE DE BACALLA
cod croquette, tomato jam, piquillo aioli
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
shrimp, bird’s eye chili, garlic, shrimp jus shellfish
DATILES CON ALMENDRAS
bacon-wrapped date, marcona almond, romesco sauce
GREEN CIRCLE FARMS CHICKEN A LA PLANXA
spicy basque piperade
CHEF’S SELECTION DESSERT
dairy, tree nut, egg, wheat
Mercat a la Planxa – Barcelona Brunch
CHORIZO BAKED EGGS
coriander, goat cheese, pan de cristal egg, wheat
$20.00
ESCALIVADA OMELETTE
eggplant, spinach, piquillo pepper, red onion, patatas, ensalda dairy, egg
$16.00
MERCAT BENEDICT
poached egg, english muffin, 15 month serrano ham, piquillo hollandaise, patatas, ensalada egg, wheat
$17.00
PANCAKES
berry compote, maple syrup, butter dairy, wheat
$16.00
TORRIJAS
battered brioche, cinnamon sugar, chantilly cream, banana, chocolate wheat
$16.00
VACA VIEJA Y OUS
grilled beef striploin, two eggs, patatas, ensalada egg
$26.00
PARFAIT
greek yogurt, seasonal berries, strawberry vanilla jam, pistachio dairy, tree nut
$12.00
GRAPEFRUIT
bruleed half grapefruit
$6.00
ENSALADA VERDE
little gem lettuce, green bean, asparagus, pea, red onion, citrus miga, anchovy vinaigrette dairy, wheat, fish
$15.00
MERCAT BURGER A LA PLANXA
bacon, onion jam, manchego, LTO, brioche, pickle, fries dairy, wheat
$18.00
GRILLED GREEN CIRCLE FARMS CHICKEN
mercat marinade, pan de cristal, shallot, spicy basque aioli wheat
$17.00
SALMON A LA PLANXA
kale a la catalan, romesco tree nut
$32.00
PATATAS BRAVAS
potato, salsa brava, garlic aioli, chili oil
$12.00
DATILES CON ALMENDRAS
bacon wrapped date, marcona almond, romesco sauce dairy, tree nut, wheat
$12.00
CROQUETA DE ESPINACA
spinach croquette, saffron aioli, kale chip dairy, wheat
$12.00
PAN CON TOMATE
pan de cristal, tomato, arbequina olive oil pan de cristal, tomato, arbequina olive oil $ 12
$12.00
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
garlic, bird’s-eye chili, shrimp jus
$14.00
SPANISH TORTILLA
caramelized onion and potato omelet, roasted tomato aioli
$12.00
APPLE SMOKED BACON $6.00
TURKEY BACON $6.00
PORK SAUSAGE $6.00
CHICKEN SAUSAGE $6.00
CANTIPALIOTS CHORIZO LINKS $7.00
TWO EGGS ANY STYLE $6.00
PATATAS $6.00
PIPARRADA OMELETTE
manchego, roasted tomato, mushroom, braised leek, espellete, patatas bravas
$14.00
VACA VIEJA Y OUS
6oz filet, fried egg, sauteed spinach, hollandaise, patatas bravas
$26.00
PANCAKES
macerated berries, syrup, powdered sugar
$14.00
YOGURT
spiced yogurt, seasonal fruit, pistachio, mint
$8.00
HAMBURGUESA
ground chuck, manchego, ibérico bacon, b&b pickle, romesco aioli, potato bun
$16.00
TORRIJAS
battered brioche, shaved dark chocolate, sherry syrup
$15.00
TRADITIONAL BENEDICT
poached egg, english muffin, seranno ham, hollandaise, patatas bravas
$16.00
BREAKFAST PAELLA
sobrasada, sautéed spinach, roasted leek, egg
$17.00
MOJO ROJO FRIED CHICKEN
mojo rojo marinated green circle chicken thigh, b&b pickle, slaw, chili aioli, potato bun, ibérico chips
$15.00
MERCAT BENEDICT
poached egg, brioche, chorizo, truffle hollandaise, patatas bravas
$17.00
ENSALADA VERDE
little gem lettuce, manchego cheese, cucumber, peas, red onion, grated egg, lemon migas, boquerones vinaigrette
$14.00
CHURROS
vanilla sugar, chocolate sauce
$10.00
BERRIES & SPICED WHIPPED CREAM
dairy, wheat
$12.00
MERCAT BLOODY MARY $12.00
MIMOSA $12.00
BELLINI $13.00
PINA ESPUMOSA $14.00
SANGRIA Red, Rose, White Or Sparkling
Beverages Menu
MERCAT G&T
mascaro9 gin, apologue persimmon liqueur, hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, fever tree mediterranean tonic, rosemary
$15.00
LA PUERTA ROJA
North Shore No. 11 gin, aperol, el bandarra sweet vermouth, hibiscus syrup
$14.00
EL CHOQUE
suntory toki japanese whisky, apologue saffron liqueur, lemon juice
$16.00
CADIZ
botanist gin, licor 43, basil liqueur, amontillado sherry, lemon juice
$17.00
LA APOLOGIA
mezcal, apologue celery root, lime juice, ginger beer
$16.00
GRANDPA’S FLASK
sazerac rye, siset vermut, amaro nonino
$15.00
BARRI ANTIC
brandy de jerez, malted rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, licor 43, bitters
$25.00
SOLEMN OATH SMALL WAVE HAZY IPA
Local brewery’s hazy IPA
$9.00
RAVINIA FOOD TRUCK PILS
Local Chicago Pilsner, Refreshing and
$9.00
ESTRELLA DAMM
spanish lager
$9.00
DOVETAIL VIENNA LAGER
Local brewery’s take on a Vienna lager with a balance of hops and malt
$8.00
MILLER LITE $7.00
MODELO $8.00
HEINEKEN $8.00
MORITZ SPANISH LAGER $9.00
REVOLUTION HAZY PITCH (16OZ CAN) Hazy Pale Ale $10.00
TWO BROTHERS EBEL WEISS
Local brewery’s version of a hefeweissen (summer wheat)
$8.00
BEGYLE BLOND
Local brewery’s take on a Belgian blond ale
$8.00
ISATEGI BASQUE CIDER 375ML $15.00
TRABANCO ASTURIAN CIDER 700ML $19.00
RED SANGRIA Brandy, Orange Liqueur
ROSADO SANGRIA Blanco Tequila, Pomegranate Syrup
WHITE SANGRIA Pineapple Rum, Ginger Liqueur
SPARKLING SANGRIA Vodka, Falernum
PORTELL BRUT Macabeo, Parellada $11.00
MERCAT ROSE Macabeo, Xarel-Lo, Parellada, Monastrell $12.00
GRANBAZAN Albarino
JOSE PARIENTE Verdejo
MAS OLLER Picapoll Blanco, Malvasia
VINA BUJANDA Viura
MUGA BLANCO Viura, Garnacha Blanc, Malvasia De Rioja
OSTATU ROSADO Tempranillo, Garnacha, Viura
MAS OLLER 2017 Picapoll Blanco, Malvasia – Emporda $52.00
VINA BUJANDA 2018 Viura – Rioja $48.00
MUGA BLANCO 2020 Viura, Garnacha Blanca, Malvasia De Rioja – Rioja $60.00
OSTATU ROSADO 2020 Tempranillo, Garnacha, Viura – Rioja Alavesa $56.00
JOSE PARIENTE 2021 Verdejo – Rueda $60.00
SHAYA HABIS 2016 Verdejo – Rueda $78.00
GRANBAZAN 2020 Albarino – Rias Baixas $60.00
TERRAS GAUDA O ROSAL 2020 Albarino – Rias Baixas $72.00
GRAN AUTOCTON VI NEGRE Sumoll
BODEGAS NEKEAS EL CHAPARRAL Garnacha
DOMINIO DE LA ABADESA ROBLE
GOTIM BRU Garnacha, Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet Savignon
SIERRA CANTABRIA CRIANZA Tempranillo
GORU BLUE Monastrell, Cabernet
CASTELL DEL REMEI GOTIM BRU 2018 Garnacha, Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet – Costers Del Segre $56.00
GRAN AUTOCTON VI NEGRE 2015 Sumoll – Penedes $60.00
BODEGAS NEKEAS EL CHAPARRAL 2019 Garnacha – Navarra $56.00
SIERRA CANTABRIA CRIANZA 2017 Tempranillo – Rioja Alavesa $64.00
MARQUES DE VARGAS 2016 Tempranillo – Rioja $87.00
ALTO MONCAYO 2018 Garnacha – Campo De Borja $145.00
DOMINIO DE LA ABADESA ROBLE 2018 Tempranillo – Ribera Del Duero $60.00
DOMINIO BASCONCILLOS VINA MAGNA 6 MESES 2016 Tempranillo – Ribera Del Duero $82.00
EGO BODEGA GORU BLUE 2016 Monastrell, Cabernet – Jumilla $48.00
PORTELL BRUT NV Macabeo, Parellada – Penedes $48.00
MERCAT BRUT ROSE NV Macabeo, Xarel-Lo, Parellada, Monastrell – Penedes $52.00
MASCARO PURE BRUT NATURE NV Parellada, Macabeo – Penedes $56.00
GRAMONA 2013 Chardonnay, Macabeo, Xarel-Lo Vermell – Penedes $68.00
Reserve Cellar Menu
VALL LLACH MAS DE LA ROSA 2013 Carinena – Priorat $225.00
VEGA-SICIILA UNICO 2003 Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon – Ribera Del Duero $575.00
VEGA-SICILIA UNICO 2004 Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon – Ribera Del Duero $535.00
VEGA-SICILIA UNICO 2007 Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon – Ribera Del Duero $535.00
VEGA-SICILIA UNICO 2008 Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon – Ribera Del Duero $545.00
VEGA-SICILIA UNICO 2009 Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon – Ribera Del Duero $695.00
RIDGE LYTTON SPRINGS Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Carignan, Mataro – Sonoma County
DOMAINE SERENE YAMHILL CUVEE 2015 Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley
FAMILLE JM CAZES 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot – Pauillac

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Y S
Paella catalana was very good, but the croquettes stole the show. The small paella is big enough for two and their tapas are pretty generous in size. Overall it’s a good restaurant for a hotel.

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Mark LoGiurato
Large Spanish restaurant with good ambience and service. The taps are made to order and delicious. The patatas bravas are nicely spiced as is the gambas al ajillo – make sure to get the bread to dip in the garlic sauce! The sangria is OK, no fruit that is found in a typical sangria. The Paella is a nice dish but could have used a bit more added flavor.

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Roger
This was one of the better meals we have had in a long time.

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Joe Quatt
Great little spot if you are staying at the Blackstone. Good breakfast and I recommend the eggs Benedict.

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Jose Cobos
45 minutes waiting for an octopus. Wine arrived after the first appetizer arrived. Poor quality for a “pan con tomate” unbelievable. Octopus the only great dish

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Maria Auxiliadora Urbina
I would come back here without thinking twice! We were here for my husband’s birthday and everything was wonderful! excellent attention, the place is very nice and the tasting menu is recommended and they gave us some churros for his birthday

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Carlos Cruz
Service was a little rough. Bartender was a little rough around the edges, but he did make a great drink and the food was worth it.

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Barbara K Iverson
Excellent tapas. Interesting and tasty drinks. An attractive space. If you get a window table, it’s a nice view of the park. And check out the Blackstone’s lobby. It’s very moderne.

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Kay (Kono)
Pan con tomate was too vinegary, paella negra was too salty, the only good dish was chuletas. The lamb chops came with nice minty sauce with pureed beans, not too overwhelming. Definitely overpriced. The waiter told us to order 2-3 dishes per person. If we followed his suggestion, we would have spent more than $50 per person, which I don’t think is worth for the experience.

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Nick Goede
This was my first tapas experience and the flavors were amazing! Every single member of the staff was intent on making sure our dining experience was perfect. The view through the huge windows of the park on a stormy day was so enjoyable while taking our leisurely time nomming such treats.

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