The best poutine I have ever had! I added the short rib to my poutine and what a great decision. I liked this place, nice atmosphere. On a Friday night it was not very full so easy to find a table. I think this would be a great place for groups. The service was good. My friends liked their dishes as well. One friend got the fried pickles and burger and the other got the duck confit. I'll definitely come back. I would like to try something new but will probably just get the poutine ;-) read more

The Marq - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really liked The Marq. Two vegan entrees - I tried one and my husband tried the other. Both were very tasty. Not many places offer entrees with jackfruit, so that was nice. Would be great if they added a vegan starter too. I had a side salad as my starter. Glad we came here. read more

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Let me start off by saying the atmosphere and decor of the place is really nice. The dim lighting and arrangement of tables and bars gives off a very casual vibe that anyone whether coming for an after work drink or evening to watch the games can enjoy. They have a descent amount of TVs (some larger then others) that makes for whichever location you choose to sit an enjoyable one. Of course after reading the reviews I knew I had to order The Marq Burger along with the Mac and Cheese. What I liked best about the burger was how juicy it was and that was probably it. The burger came with the usual toppings and I added on some caramelized onions ($1 extra). I found the entire burger to be tasteless and that was with all of those toppings including my additional onions. This was disappointing because I love a good tasting burger and I really didn't get the WOW factor after biting into it. The other meal we ordered was the Mac and Cheese. Not a fan of this either I'm afraid. There wasn't anything special about the cheese and once again I found it lacking in flavor. Compared to other dishes similar to these I have tried these particular ones didn't have anything specific that stood out. The servers were friendly although they forgot to bring us our drinks two separate times. I was really looking forward to this place giving me a good quality burger but I'm afraid it didn't fulfill my taste buds. read more

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They aren't lying the Marq burger is the best on the block! All the food and drinks here are so good! Love the atmosphere and music too! The owner is definitely doing something right! We'll be back for sure ;) read more

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We randomly chose this place out of the bloom. Fairly it was the closest restaurant to the sears tower. I never imagined it would blow my mind. I ordered the Marq II and my friend ordered Marq burger. We waited around for roughly 20 minutes. Finally we saw the bartender bring our food out. Sweet jesus we took a bite and instantly we looked at each other said holy damn. This is "literally" the best burger I have ever had in my life. Like holy damn. We took each bite like it was last supper. We also told ourselves we will be back for more of this greatness. I honestly wanted to order one more to take home but I had to control myself. I assure you this is our spot. Side note: The customer service was excellent. The place is clean and neat which I love about restaurants. Thank you again for the best service. read more

The Marq - The Marq II - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were the early crowd but had great service. Delish cocktails (in between flights) and out of this galaxy French fries. Also loved the slider! read more

The Marq - Hand cut fries - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just enjoyed a very nice dinner here. I ordered chicken samosas as an appetizer and for dinner the corn elotes risotto and added salmon (plus a glass of Malbec). Everything was prepared perfectly and the taste was excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to order the same food again. The service was spot on, with just the right amount of attention from the waitress. I'll certainly return for future visits! read more

The Marq - Excellent corn elotes risotto with salmon added, plus a glass of Malbec. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're going to proclaim you serve "The Best Burger On The Block", being the only restaurant on the block shouldn't make that declaration a punch line - after dropping $48 on a tiny burger and greasy grilled cheese sandwich for our two-top, we were left scratching our heads following our second lunch outing. Greeted and immediately seated at the height of lunch hour, we started with the tempura-battered fried pickles ($7), but they were so saturated with grease, their only salvation came from the Sriracha-seasoned mayonnaise - even the waitress was surprised when we pushed the half-eaten portion of twelve chips aside. The Marq Burger ($14) is billed as grass-fed beef and came topped with seasoned mayo, a slice of plain American cheese and a massive ornamentation of sliced tomato, pickles and raw onions, leaving the less-than-eight-ounce meat patty hidden deep within the poofy'ness of the brioche bun. The meat, sporting a nice char, was minimally seasoned, and with no salt or pepper at the table we opted to simply use the Srirachi aioli left over from the pile of pitiful pickles. If it's the best on the block, it's only because of the location... While the Grilled Cheese ($10) looked good on paper - buttered and toasted sourdough stuffed with American, Swiss and Pepper jack cheeses - the over-Oleo'd offering was woefully light on cheese, and featured a heavily oxidized and blackened "smoked avocado" that left a lingering burnt taste. And while the tomato jam was a nice touch, it was lost in all the lube and cheese grease, squirting out the bottom of the sandwich upon the first bite. Both plates came with a pile of luke-warm, somewhat flavorless fries. All total, $48 for lunch and a couple of sodas. I think we'll stick with the selections we enjoyed the week before - the Waldorf Salad ($11) with its over-the-top blue cheese dressing, and the bountiful Cardini Salad ($12) that comes decorated with radishes, parmesan, pickled onion, kale, romaine, Brussels sprouts in an amazing anchovy dressing. Best on the block? Maybe if you're the ONLY burger on the block... read more

We decided to go to The Marq based on all of the positive reviews on Yelp. So we made a reservation. We were in Chicago, having driven from Michigan. We had tickets to Hamilton and the theater was close by. We had hotel reservations at The Palmer House; also close by. There were four in our party. We arrived a little bit early and were seated right away. Everyone selected their entrees and appetizers, as did I. I selected the Marq Burger which is allegedly one of the specialties of the house. I ordered it medium rare. The order taker told me that the only way it was prepared was medium well. I couldn't believe it! I asked the server; "Do you mean that the only way to get your burger is overcooked?" She said yes. So I quickly selected the Duck Confit as an alternative which was considerably more expensive. The Duck Confit was disgusting. It was completely dried out and overcooked. I ordered a coffee for desert. It was burnt and strangely cold. It seems as if this place prepares dishes and lets them sit in the kitchen and serves patrons whatever and however they have that has been sitting around. I couldn't even get a hamburger cooked the way I wanted it and then was served already prepared and unacceptable food. I will never go back to The Marq. The total experience was revolting. I don't know why so many Yelpers like this place. Caveat Emptor. read more

This is one of the nicest restrooms I have ever used. It was clean, didn't smell bad or overly perfumed and it has very high quality toilet paper. If I could poop here exclusively, I would. They also have a fun drink menu and a friendly staff. read more

Waking distance from the Palmer House Hilton. We were seated immediately without a reservation. Great service. Food was delicious. Would definitely return! read more

Loved this place for lunch on a Friday afternoon!! We had a party of three and got there at peak lunch time, but only waited 20 minutes for a table. Service was wonderful from hostess to dish runner! The food was great! Started with fried pickles. YUM. They made their own pickles and they have a unique taste. Table ordered burger, chicken sandwich and da beef. All great!!! Overall atmosphere is pretty cool too, very industrial but cozy. It was pretty loud there even at 12pm so definitely keep that in mind. read more

The Marq hit the mark for me tonight! Absolutely delicious. My mom and I were looking for a place to eat that wasn't generic and overpopulated. We found The Marq to be exactly what we wanted. The vibe of the restaurant is relaxing and welcoming. The staff was phenomenal. They were so kind and so accommodating. We ordered the artichoke and spinach dip to start and it was AMAZING. Spicy but not too spicy. Creamy but not too creamy. Just delicious. Then we split an order of the Mac n cheese with the pork belly. It was super rich, but nonetheless a scrumptious entree. And for dessert, the chefs special, bananas foster. And of course, it was incredible. No complaints to be found at this place. I will come back!!!!! Love love love. read more

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Was out shopping on the first day of snow.. What snow? We are in the Loop! This place is good. First time here and I will be back. I am usually surprised when a restaurant is quiet on a Sat night, but the 4 stars on Yelp made stop in to see this place. I'm glad I did. Customer service was great. Everyone, including the manager was very nice. Food- excellent!! Ahi Tuna Poke- served cold and is a good app to order. Salmon Bearnaise- must get this!! The flavors from the foods blend together to give ur mouth a party. Thank you to the chef! read more

The Marq - The Bar - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been here twice: once for a traditional sit-down dinner, and once for a small-plate, casual work dinner. Both times were pretty spot on. Service was attentive. Drink menus were robust. Food selections and portions were fair. For it being in the heart of a major city, the prices were really really fair as well. Excluding alcohol, I fed a group of 6 at around $100. Bathrooms were clean. I will say, it is loud. Really could not hear what folks on the other side of the table were saying. Not a place I would go if I wanted to have good conversation with people. read more

Sorry for the delay in posting this, but life gets busy. We went to The Marq on July 13, 2018 before going to Northerly Island. It was our first visit however others in our party of 5 were there previously. The service was excellent. he server was spot on and made sure everyone had what they needed. Several others came over to check on the table, as well. The food was very good. Several of us had the hamburgers and others had salad. I would recommend this place for food and drins Thanks to all at The Marq for making my first visit a great one. read more

Came here for lunch with a friend and wow I was amazed. Service was very nice and fast! Ordered the steak salad with fries and I've never seen such high quality food brought to us so fast. The salad was fresh with very great flavor and the steak topped it well being cooked perfectly. My friend loved it too and I think it's our new go to lunch option. Bathrooms and rest of the venue was also very clean and kept up. Overall, great restaurant to stop by with friends and enjoy amazing food in a chill atmosphere with great staff and service!!! Going to try breakfast next soon!! Can't wait! read more

The Marq - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ended up here after meeting a friend for drinks. Delicious! I ordered a vodka based drink that was blended so nicely that I ordered 3 lol. I also had the burger and fries and it was to die for. I finished everything on my plate. The overall vibe was cool and the bartender let me charge my phone since the battery was low. He was very sweet and I was super thankful. I will be back! read more

Yum! Recommend getting a few plates and sharing - it's all so good! Especially the Brussell sprouts and Left Hand Milk Stout on draft! read more

The Marq - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came her for a work dinner while in Chicago and we got a bunch of things. Honey Whipped Ricotta (it was ok the bread was really good though!) Poutine (was t really into it) Short rib croquettes (AMAZING MUST GET) Meat and cheese board (awesome) I had the chefs soup which was a spicy tomato soup and it was my favorite thing that I ate here. It was light but was full of flavor! For my dinner, I had the pasta primavera and this was hands down the biggest pasta dish I was ever given at a restaurant. It was pretty tasty, but I def filled up on the apps that I was only able to eat a little of it. I also added a spicy chorizo to it which was very good, I made sure to eat all of that. read more

One of our best girlfriends was in town from LA and we met here to enjoy some cocktails and have dinner. We loved our drinks and the food was to die for, particularly the macaroni and cheese and fried pickles. We had a big group of girls and the staff was so friendly and accommodating. It was our first time here but we can't wait to return. It's the perfect place to meet for dinner, drinks, have a meeting, or just enjoy the city. read more

The Marq - Drinks and appetizers! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We had tickets to Hamilton, so I made a reservation here as it was close by. I see others have done the same. It was a Friday night, so I was surprised that the place was not crowded. We originally wanted to go to Hamilton on Saturday, but had trouble getting seats together. Because of that I had in my mind that the show started at 8:00. We arrived at 6:00 and told the server we had theater tickets. We shared some appetizers: honey whipped ricotta, and onion rings. Both were good. Some of our entrees were Chicken Adobo, Salmon, Marq Burger and Pasta Primavera. Overall, I would rate the food three stars. The Pasta Primavera was very different and was a bit salty, but my nephew enjoyed his. Husband enjoyed the Adobo Chicken. My son LOVED the Marq Burger, which I see doesn't always get the love in these reviews. He likes his burgers medium which is not always easy to get; it often comes too rare for him. He also doesn't like a giant burger smacked with over the top condiment and toppings. He just wanted a cheese burger with lettuce and that is exactly what he got, so he was very happy. What gave this place an extra star, was the manager. We had just ordered dessert and he came over and said that he heard we were going to the Theater. "Are you going to see Hamilton?". We replied yes and he informed us that on Friday's only, they raise the curtain at 7:30. It was 7:15! He had our desserts packed to go, we paid our bill and he escorted us to the back entrance and pointed us towards the Theater. We made it and enjoyed our desserts at home later. read more

I have been here for both dinner and lunch but it is the lunch that really made me fall in love. Came for a late lunch on a Wednesday and had no problem getting a table. We were having a bit of a celebration so decided to order some cocktails. I had my favorite, a Hendrick's gin and tonic with cucumber. Excellent! My dining companions had a Maker's Mark Manhattan. They enjoyed their's as well. The perfect sipping drink they proclaimed. For my lunch I had The Marq Burger with avocado. It was exceptional! The meat was juicy and very flavorful. I loved the Marq aioli and the pickled onions. The avocado wasn't necessary but The accompanying fries were cooked perfectly and I was happy they brought plenty of ketchup so I didn't have to ask for more. (I love ketchup with fries.) Though these fries were so good they didn't really need the tomatoey dressing. My friend had the salmon rillette sandwich. Which was basically a salmon salad sandwich. But according to him, still far from the ordinary. He loved it! The sandwich was over stuffed with tons of salmon goodness and he particularly loved the pickled onions that came on his sandwich as well. He too loved the fries. Service was paced nicely but the waitress' attitude was a bit lackluster. No worries though, we had a great time! read more

The Marq - Salmon Ritllete sandwich at lunch. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This has a terrific menu and lightening fast lunchtime service. I have dined here more than once and sat at both the bar and tables. Service is much better at the tables, however. I've tried a few different sandwiches and all were very good. The chef here has done a great job of providing appetizing flavors to fit in with the welcoming and spotless atmosphere. My recommendation would be to stop asking customers "do you have a reservation?" when they walk in, because that usually tells me to walk out if I'm further back in line because I won't get a seat or you must be full. There always seems to be seating and I'm glad I chose to try amyway. Hopefully you'll recognize that anyone who does have a reservation will say so and simply welcome walk-ins with an approximate wait time instead of this offputting question. read more

So great! Looked closed when we walked up, but happily they weren't. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip. Outstanding. A perfect amount of spice. And the pita and crostini were a perfect complement. We shared the mac n cheese with pork bellies! Amazing. Very rich, so the half order was just enough. Service was outstanding. Even changed the TV so we could watch the Bama game. Recommended a great beer for me. Waiting for the chef's choice of dessert, but am sure it will be equally delish!!!! And it was! read more

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I love the Marq! A popular dining option pre-theatre performances nearby, it has great food, drinks, and atmosphere. This was my third time there, and I've never been disappointed. Their cucumber aloe drink is refreshing and phenomenal, and much needed after the filling portions they dish out! Notably, their poutine is some of the best I've had (and I've had good poutine), and their burger is up there with the best of them. On my most recent visit there, I tried the short ribs as well, which were melt in your mouth delicious (and perfect for the snap story, honestly). Will definitely return! read more

The Marq - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is great! Great service and location. The honey ricotta was beyond delicious; it sounds simple but we could've eaten 3 more of them. 4 stars only because the fried pickles and vegan sugo were good but not great. That said, this place is pretty affordable considering the quality, so would definitely recommend. read more

The Marq - Honey ricotta (AMAZING) and fried pickles - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A hole in the wall which didn't originally come up on my yelp search but alas, we were walking by and starving so we went in. First off, nice decor, comfy food and setting that was just the right balance between chic and chill. This is not a hipster spot but rather for the person who enjoys flavor without being pretentious about it. Since we were pretty dejected about our food search, this place was a beacon of light with some good food for the soul. Loved the slider and arepes, fries were good too and while not a difficult dish, the honey balsamic ricotta with ciabatta was nice. More of a lunch vibe place and we enjoyed an array of appetizers which gave us a good sampling. Probably some of the better food in the city, or downtown I should say, based on the push for tourists and their often bland taste buds. The only reason they don't get the 5 stars is we were there over St. Patrick's day lunch hour and they were a bit slow, likely due to a surprise in the crowds. read more

If I could, I'd rate this a 3.5 stars. I made reservations at The Marq because my family was in town visiting and they were coming in from Ogilvie, so I wanted to meet somewhere in the middle to have a nice dinner and The Marq had nice reviews. The place has a classy ambiance inside and the guests matched: it seemed like a lot of people were having business dinners or meetings after work. The bar was pretty full with guests in suits. I ordered The Executive which was chicken, palenta and stir-fried veggies. I really liked my meal, especially the palenta, but I'm not sure it was worth $19 because the portion size wasn't as big as other restaurants in the area. My sister and Grandma got burgers and both enjoyed them a lot. My dad got the ribs and said they were "OK". We all split the dessert of the night which was an apple crisp with ice cream... again kind of a small portion to split three ways but probably for the best. Overall, nice place.. nothing too special for the area but happy I visited. read more

The Marq - The Executive - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stumbled upon this bar last night. Decent draft selection, lots of good whiskey and interesting cocktails. The bartenders were all super friendly and knowledgeable. One of them even shared some history of the place and what they're all about.A good place to chill after a day at work downtown. read more

The Marq - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food! I had the Da Beef which was perfectly spicy for great flavor. My wife had the chicken Waldorf salad which was delicious and everything was perfectly balanced; and my son's Mac & cheese was very good ... Smokey and filled with flavor. Lagunitas IPA and Prosecco topped were complementing to the food. Cool space also. Definitely recommend. read more

This place wasn't terrible. But it wasn't very good either. With so many good restaurants in Chicago, there's nothing special about The Marq that's going to bring me back... My husband works in the Loop, so I found this place on Yelp last night when he was going to be working late. We wanted something new, so we went over for some drinks and a late dinner. For an app, we had the whipped ricotta with honey, which was decently tasty-- probably the best part of our meal. Our drinks finally arrived as we were finishing our app (our waitress fessed up that she hadn't put them in), and they were...fine. I had a cocktail with muddled jalapenos, and the sad jalapeno ring floating in my watery drink didn't do much for me. It wasn't terrible, but overpriced for what I got. I had the Green Goddess salad for my dinner, and added bacon. To their credit, I got a LOT of bacon. Unfortunately, it was completely tasteless, and didn't do much to jazz up the wet leaves and uninspired dressing underneath. My husband had the burger, which was mediocre. Again, it wasn't terrible...but it was gray, overcooked and pretty generic. I could have given this place another star if it had decent atmosphere or great service. Mostly, it felt...tired. I felt like I was in a hotel bar. And not the Ritz...more like a Bennigans attached to a Holiday Inn. The big TVs on the wall gave it sort of a sports bar feel, but the more upscale bar and chalkboard-style walls left me feeling confused. There's a large and strange reception desk at the entrance; parts of the warehouse-esque space had nice art and dim lighting, while the part we were in had bright fluorescent lights over the tables. And the music was strange-- everything from rap to country. Our waitress was friendly enough, but mostly not that interested, and not very prompt. If you're in the Loop and don't have other options, you could eat here. But for my money...I'd go somewhere else. read more

Went to The Marq for a quick dinner with family before a show. We called ahead that evening and were able to get a table for four, no problem. The Green Goddess salad was Devine and they were able to make it without walnuts since I have a nut allergy. We also ordered the Honey Whipped Ricotta appetizer, which all of us enjoyed. Service was efficient, but not rushed. When we called ahead, we learned that another party had reserved our table for later that evening and we had to be out by a certain time. This was no problem for us and we had ample time to enjoy our food, but the manager made a point to stop by our table and let us know he appreciated our flexibility; this effort to extend appreciation showed incredible customer service that isn't always visible at popular restaurants. Very neat, chic atmosphere. Five stars! read more

The Marq - Honey Whipped Ricotta appetizer - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very average, we went on a Wednesday night and made a reservation which wasn't necessary. My party was running a few minutes late and I had to wait for them to sit, it would have been nice to get settled and maybe a cocktail. The fried pickles were okay and my "beet salad" was good but it was an arugula salad with beets on it, which isnt what I was hoping for. The chicken was shredded/pulled, not a piece of grilled chicken which would have been better. However the fried chicken sandwich was a 5/5. read more

The Marq - Fried pickles - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nice dining area! We came for a late lunch/early dinner. It was pleasant. The place was quiet, but comfortable. Our server was friendly and professional. The drink menu was good and so was the food. I had the ribs, which were alright. I've honestly had better at 'hole in the wall' places, but the presentation was good, the price was fair, and it was tender and tasty. I wouldn't mind eating here again. We also came once just for drinks, killing time. We sat in a lounge section and it was comfortable and fun. They have couches where you can sit and the ambiance is nice. They also have an outdoor seating area and large screen TVs indoors. I don't know what it's like at night or during "game day," but our daytime experience was pleasant. They are located near the financial district and it's close to transportation and hotels. It's a cool place! read more

The Marq - Beer and Ribs - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Marq was one of our first stops when we arrived in Chicago. We sat down for a quick bite to eat. After eyeing everything on the menu and wanting one of each dish, my better half and I ultimately chose to split the mac & cheese. Our table shared the fried pickles, and we ordered a few local beers. The service was phenomenal and the food hit the spot. I recommend the Marq to anyone who is looking for a Gastropub to hit up in the Loop. read more

The best music and great food! Came here for a casual and fun dinner with friends, and we were just blown away by every dish. The servers were very attentive, and the manager even came over to explain how the burgers were cooked. It was a really satisfying meal overall for a decent price- I'd 100% go back! read more

The Marq - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a really elegant bar/restaurant with a wonderful drink menu. It has a very swanky speakeasy feel. We enjoyed a gin drink (I forgot the name) and nice beers. The staff was very cool. read more

This restaurant was very nicely decorated. My boyfriend and I went for lunch on a weekday. The service was good and the food was pretty good too. It just wasn't, at least for me, remarkable. My boyfriend ordered the ribs and mash potatoes, and he seemed to enjoy it. I don't eat pork so I didn't try his ribs, but the mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy. I ordered a burger and fries and the burger was just good, nothing less and nothing more. ‍ read more

The Marq - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delish!!! Went for lunch while strolling around Chicago with my husband. I had the corn risotto which was piping hot and salty/spicy and delicious. My husband has the Intern and he loved it!!! Super flavorful. Service was awesome. We sat outside and people watched. Def come here. read more

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