Bandol

4.1

257 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 23 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

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.
$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!
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.

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 257 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.

257 Reviews

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Laura
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 2 days ago
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
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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 2 days ago
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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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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 2 days ago
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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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 2 days ago
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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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 2 days ago
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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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 2 days ago
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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David
Tampa
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I went for a business meeting and thought it would be a tad less noisy. Was difficult to converse. Food was great. Parking was a tad tricky and they didn’t honor the voucher at the garage. That was annoying.
BandolResponded 2 days ago
Dear David, We thank you for being our guest and are sorry for offering a less than stellar dining experience. Your comments have been shared with management for review. Sincerely, Brad and The Bandol Team
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Lori
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
My main issue was that once we sat down, a pan handler had come in - after already hassling people outside - and kept asking for money while we were sitting at the table. There were 3 employees standing by our table and not one said anything to assist us. We kept saying no thank you as we were sitting there and they just stood there quietly not saying anything. It was very uncomfortable. I would have hoped the employees would have said something to help. Not very impressed - it was like they didn’t know what to do. For happy hour, this place is fine, but the dinner service and ambiance on. Tuesday no less, was not that great.
BandolResponded 2 days ago
Dear Lori, We are so sorry for your unfavorable experience. Your comments have been shared with management. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience you encountered. Sincerely, Brad and The Bandol Team
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Cynthia
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience. Perfect setting for meeting colleagues.
BandolResponded on November 12, 2024
Dear Cynthia, We are so pleased to learn you had an enjoyable dining experience at Bandol. Thank you for taking the time to share that with others. Hoping you will join us again soon. Best regards, Brad and The Bandol Team
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FAQs

Bandol is rated 4.1 stars by 257 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 4, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 23 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 Pre-Fixe Menu

$30 Bottomless Mimosas Sat & Sun

Holiday Brunch

Offers

Dive in to our Oyster Madness!

Popular dishes

Crab Cake Sliders

BANDOL SEAFOOD SALAD

OYSTERS (½ doz)

Menu

What 257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Bandol restaurant rated?

Is Bandol currently accepting reservations?

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