Bandol

4.1

260 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Charming
Good for groups

Bandol blends French and Mediterranean classics with modern seafood, a raw bar, and American influences, inspired by the coastal town of Bandol. Its light-filled, art-deco space is ideal for everything from a morning espresso and pastry to a business lunch, memorable dinner, or late-night digestif. Parisian-style outdoor seating offers a relaxing escape in the heart of the city. Bandol serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and weekend brunch.

The upscale to-go coffee bar and bakery counter offers Lavazza coffee, grab-and-go breakfast items, and house-made pastries, perfect for a quick pick-me-up.

Parking validation is available for guests parked at 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, enjoy free parking with a $25 meal purchase. Bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Mediterranean, French
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 6:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 6:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 877-5713
Website
https://www.bandolrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Holiday Brunch
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
Celebrate the holidays at Bandol Brasserie, where the ambiance transports you to a Paris café on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. With elegant décor, twinkling lights, and a touch of festive magic, it's the perfect setting for a memorable holiday brunch. Indulge in our festive cocktails and pastries at our grab & go café.
New Year's Eve Dinner
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in 2025 with our chef’s specially curated New Year’s Eve menu! Menu highlights include, Foie Gras Torchon, Duck A L' Orange, Grilled Swordfish, Roasted Amish Chicken and more. Enjoy a festive, cozy atmosphere complete with holiday lights, French ambiance, drink specials, and unforgettable moments. Celebrate with us and toast to a bright new year! Midnight toast included. Copy and paste this menu to your browser or view menu in event images - chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/649cd8b12f25338c7f2e74d8/675b68eaa687ce7173c435db__%20Bandol%20_%20NYE%20_%2012.24_compressed.pdf
3 Course Theater Pre-Fixe Menu
$48.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Before you head on over to the theater, stop by Bandol for a 3-course meal. Start with a Mixed Green Salad, and choose your entree from 3 options: Roasted Amish Chicken, Roasted Salmon, Veggie Lasagna, and, for dessert, Gelato.

Offers

Dive in to our Oyster Madness!
Multiple dates available
Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Visit us Monday & Friday for $1 oysters and Tuesday through Thursday with $1.50 oysters and $35 rosé towers.

Popular dishes

What 260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bandol offers a delightful French-inspired dining experience with "delicious food" and a "relaxed atmosphere." Guests praise the "great quality for the price" and "professional, prompt service." While some mention slow service and crowded conditions, the "excellent seafood" and "extensive drink selection" make it a standout choice for special occasions.

260 Reviews

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JOANNE
VIP
Jacksonville
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Will return! The ambiance and food was delicious! Really loved the decor and the happy hour drinks and food was top notch!
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Eugene
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food is great. The service is appalling. Took 45 minutes to get our food.
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Christopher
Chicago
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Good food but terrible service. There were only two of us and they brought our appetizers 10 minutes apart from each other and the one of our main courses arrived 5 minutes after the other. Since I was waiting so long for my appetizer, after my wife’s had been brought, they offered me a piece of bread while I waited. And then charged me for the bread. And they just offered one excuse after another.
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Laura
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Steak Cobb was delicious. I enjoyed a Pinot noir with it. Staff is friendly and efficient. I'd go back!
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Heather
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bandol was the perfect after theater dinner! The ambience hots the right notes for a special occasion without being stuffy.. The food is excellent. The service was thoughtful. We will go back!
BandolResponded on December 3, 2024
Dear Heather, Thank you for taking the time to let others know you enjoyed your Bandol dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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Cristina
Greater Boston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We came in for the Thanksgiving Day Prix Fixe (3-courses). The first and third courses were fine (appetizer and dessert), but the main course, which could have been good, was served cold. The service was good, and the wine / cocktails were good too. However, given the temperature of the food, we will most likely not return.
BandolResponded on December 3, 2024
Dear Cristina, We are so sorry for offering you such a disappointing dining experience. Comments are taken very seriously and yours have been shared with management for review. Please know that this is not how we want our guests to feel when they dine with us and we apologize for your inconvenience. Sincerely, Brad and The Bandol Team
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time at Bandol’s on Thanksgiving day for breakfast the food was delicious and the service was excellent Johnny took very good care of us
BandolResponded on December 3, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to let others know you enjoyed your Bandol dining experience. Please join us again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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Kelli
Chicago
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Everyone enjoyed their meals and cocktails but the service was quite slow, especially for it not being full
BandolResponded on December 3, 2024
Dear Kelli, Thank you for being our guest and for taking the time to give us your feedback. Your comments have been shared with management for review. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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LT
LoveThisPlace
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous brunch! Delicious food, great service, fair prices
BandolResponded on December 3, 2024
Dear LoveThisPlace, We are so thrilled to learn you enjoyed your brunch at Bandol. Thank you for taking the time to share that with others. Please join us again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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Jacqueline
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I went specifically for happy hour. However was pretty disappointed. The oysters were shucked poorly, every oyster had shell pieces on it. There was one waiter for the entire bar area so getting service was almost impossible. Drinks were good! Would not go back.
BandolResponded on December 3, 2024
Dear Jacqueline, We thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are sorry you were disappointed and have shared your comments with management for review. Please know this is not how we want you to feel when dining with us and apologize for any inconvenience. Sincerely, Brad and The Bandol Team
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FAQs

Bandol is rated 4.1 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 6:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 6:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Mediterranean, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bandolrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 877-5713

Bandol

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Holiday Brunch

New Year's Eve Dinner

3 Course Theater Pre-Fixe Menu

Offers

Dive in to our Oyster Madness!

Popular dishes

Crab Cake Sliders

BANDOL SEAFOOD SALAD

OYSTERS (½ doz)

Menu

What 260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Bandol restaurant rated?

Is Bandol currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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