Bandol

4.1

275 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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

3 Course Theater Prix-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.
$30 Bottomless Mimosas Sat & Sun
$30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Feelin' bubbly! Get bottomless mimosas for $30 at Bandol on Saturdays and Sundays!
Valentine's Dinner For Two
Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Celebrate Love This Valentine's Day at Bandol Indulge in a romantic four-course dinner for two, available February 13–16, 2025, for just $125 per couple. Start with platters of oysters, shrimp, lobster, crab claws, or a charcuterie board. Savor a main course of Chateaubriand, followed by the chef’s trio of desserts. Beverages, taxes, and gratuity are not included. A limited dinner menu will also be available. Reserve your table now and make this Valentine's Day celebration unforgettable.

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 275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bandol offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "reliable brasserie" atmosphere. While some dishes like the lobster roll and steak Cobb are highly praised, the restaurant also features a "thoughtful" service and charming decor. Ideal for pre-theater dinners or casual downtown dining, Bandol shines in ambiance and happy hour offerings.

275 Reviews

J
John
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The swordfish kebab entree was great, and like the other menu items, it was very reasonably priced.
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Luis
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent environment, great music, lemon hummus eas delicious but the swordfish kabob were amazing. Bathroom on 2nd floor of hotel.
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Brandon
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food, outstanding quality of taste, presentation, and deliciousness! Service was kind of shoddy, but the meal, timing of order to prep, and ambiance made it a good experience.
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Kris
Chicago
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and great service. Only issue it was rather loud but would be great when outdoor dining returns
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MaryAnn
VIP
Chicago
75 reviews
4.0
75 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Bandol is a very reliable brasserie with a limited but solid menu. Fine selection of appetizers, salads, and more. Happy Hour options are a plus for earlier diners. Service is prompt, accommodating, and pleasant. Great choice for casual downtown dining, brunch, or a quick cocktail.
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Ann Marie
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The service was quirky. Oysters were great, the salmon kabobs and french onion soup were just ok. We will probably not go back.
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Dave
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good drinks, waitress was very nice and helpful. Baguettes in the French onion soup were a tad burned but the soup was still good. One of our party asked for chocolate cake and got chocolate mouse, but hey anyone can make a mistake. Would definitely go back again.
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Bradley
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little spot for a quiet dinner with loved ones.
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Paul
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great pre-theater dinner just blocks away from CIBC
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Nick
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Seafood salad is nice lite lunch. Good place for client lunch in loop.
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FAQs

Bandol is rated 4.1 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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

3 Course Theater Prix-Fixe Menu

$30 Bottomless Mimosas Sat & Sun

Valentine's Dinner For Two

Offers

Dive in to our Oyster Madness!

Popular dishes

Crab Cake Sliders

BANDOL SEAFOOD SALAD

OYSTERS (½ doz)

Menu

What 275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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