Bandol

4.2

281 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 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!

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 281 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bandol offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food" and a "lovely atmosphere." Ideal for pre-theater dining, it features a centralized location in Chicago's theater district. Patrons praise the "delicious crab cakes" and accommodating service. Improvements in service speed could enhance the overall experience. A delightful choice for French cuisine enthusiasts.

281 Reviews

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Anita
Chicago17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an early resrevation and not yet crowded but the meal was excellent and the service good.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Las Vegas3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Very small crowd in the restaurant at lunch but we had to wait 40 minutes for our meal. The sandwich I ordered was not good. The meat was tough. I usually have a better experience. Waiter didn’t seem to be too on top of things!
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Carrie
Chicago15 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was GREAT, food was not so great. We ordered a bunch of apps - burrata was the best of the bunch.
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Lily
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time at Bandol, and the food was AMAZING!! My table was raving the entire ride home. Perfect for a pre-show meal!
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John
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
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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John
Chicago3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The staff were working like crazy. Drinks took 30 minutes The food came out shortly after being ordered. The lavender honey French toast was amazing.
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Kededra VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team was amazing from the host to the server to the bartender. Food was great perfectly prepared perfectly and timely. Shouts our to Brandon our server who showed us great service even though we were his last table definitely will be back in the future and to Destiny the host i appreciate you so much for allowing us to still be seated the team was amazing.
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Luis VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
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 City1 review
5.0
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
Chicago28 reviews
5.0
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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FAQs

Bandol is rated 4.2 stars by 281 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 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

Offers

Dive in to our Oyster Madness!

Popular dishes

Crab Cake Sliders

BANDOL SEAFOOD SALAD

OYSTERS (½ doz)

Menu

What 281 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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