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Bar Mar Chicago Reviews
End of summer dinner with J
This was our first time dining at Bar Mar, and we were impressed. The ambience is lovely, with a fresh, ocean-inspired feel. We started with two appetizers — the crab cake and the tuna bites — both very tasty. For dinner, I had the sea bass and m
Disappointing
Jose Andres is my hero for his response to world-wide disasters. Feeding millions from areas that are ravaged by war and natural disasters is incredible. I make a monthly donation to WCK. I have read about his work, listened to his podcasts, watched
Fantastic hospitality from Victoria!
Was here for an event last evening and fantastic hospitality from their team member Victoria! She was so great and friendly. Really enjoyed the shrimp cocktail, hamachi cones and truffle grilled cheese along with the manhattan. Such a great space t
Tapas & Cocktails
Great tapas and cocktails. Loved the papas brqvas and the gallega octopus. Margaritas were great too. Excellent service
I was expecting MUCH better !
Sadly Disappointed ! Very close to arrogant service and very poor table manners ( pushing you, crossing your plate, serving wine like water,….) Basically, they take their customers for granted. Food was ok and good but not wow ( thus the 3 stars
Let down by poor service
A very large, attractive room packed with people raising their voices to be heard over the crowd and background music. Menu is fairly limited. Food was good. Drinks were OK. Service was dismal. Long wait to take drink and then food orders. Dishes for
Updated Menu Disappoints
Unfortunately, I have to downgrade my assessment of this formerly-fabulous restaurant due to the incomprehensible change of menu that took place in November 2024. The eclectic and very Spanish menu that made Bar Mar unique in Chicago has been radica
Amazing drinks, apps and vibes
Excellent establishment and experience by Jose Andres. The Papas Bravas and the coquetas are just simply deciduous. I highly recommend!
No Longer a Spanish-Influenced Restaurant - Very Disappointing
Sadly, we came on the day they implemented a menu change. Gone are the authentic Spanish options that I was looking forward to enjoying. The entrees consisted of three options - salmon, filet mignon, or chicken, sort of like a wedding reception. T
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Let's say Peter has a great morning and decides to take his three friends to Bar Mar Chicago at 6 PM the same day.
He checks the restaurant's website and sees that no reservations are available. He then looks at the Bar Mar Chicago page on AppointmentTrader, but finds that there are no user postings either.
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1.) Setting a Reward (Bid)
* AppointmentTrader uses historical data to recommend a reasonable reward amount for securing a reservation - let's say $100.
* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
2.) A Community User Picks Up the Bid
* PerceptiveWash44, an experienced AT user, has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter's $200 bid.
* PerceptiveWash44 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
* Peter can now talk to PerceptiveWash44 for any questions Peter may have as PerceptiveWash44 user fills the bid.
3.) Finding the Reservation
* PerceptiveWash44 now uses their connections at Bar Mar Chicago to secure the table.
* If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
* If PerceptiveWash44 fails to secure the reservation, the bid is returned to the pool so another user can try.
4.) Payment & Protection
* Once the reservation is secured, PerceptiveWash44 receives the $200 reward which is credited to PerceptiveWash44's AT balance, where users manage their own funds and can withdraw via available payout options such as bank transfer, PayPal, or Zelle.
* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Bar Mar Chicago!
* As with all transactions on AT, disputes and no-show fees are handled through the platform's community-driven resolution system. Users with a strong track record are incentivized to fulfill bids successfully, and community members can report issues to maintain trust in the marketplace.
