Bandol

Amazing experience. Management was very friendly and kind, Ceasar and Vanessa were extremely helpful, definitely coming back. The Signature Old Fashioned was amazing!

really cute atmosphere, great place to come for a relaxing dinner, especially if you sit at a comfy booth. staff are always pleasant. i love the salmon!

A short 4 minute walk from my hotel, this quaint brasserie & raw bar was perfect for a night out with friends. We were able to catch the last part of happy hour. The space is perfect for brunch, lunch, dinner and also offers a rooftop bar. Check their website for times and special events.We ordered a few dozen oysters on a half shell. The oysters were very fresh, served with a classic mignonette and horseradish & cocktail sauce. It paired nicely with a couple chilled glasses of Rosé. We also couldn't pass up on the escargot, which bursting with garlic flavor, served with toasted baguette on the side. The Bandol Poutine served with their house gravy was also quite exquisite. I can put that gravy on anything and it would be good. Our server was pretty new to the place she said but she was pretty attentive even though she had quite a few tables to run. Happy hour was bustling on this night. I checked in on Yelp and got a free signature cocktail on this night. They also offer other specials like $1 oysters on Mondays.

We stopped by for a casual happy hour and were really pleased with the food and service. We got a few drinks plus lemon hummus and cheeseburger sliders to share. The sliders were so tasty, I'd highly recommend them! Our server was Abigail and she took great care of us! As soon as we sat down, she noticed our water glasses were dirty so switched them out right away. She also gave us some great drink recommendations and came around often to check on us.

Happy hour on a Thursday. Attended with a party of 5. The restaurant was quaint and nicely decorated. The cocktails were all prepared professionally and were well balanced. The service was good but as the happy hour went on and the restaurant became busier, we saw our waitress less and less. We felt bad because I don't think they were appropriately staffed to handle the number of customers that evening. The oysters on the happy hour menu were below average. I would not order again. Some were not shucked appropriately so it was off putting fishing out pieces of shells from your mouth. The fries with aioli were delicious while the patatas bravas fell flat. The latter had a watery sauce and bland taste. The steak frites and scallops were prepared well but overly salted! This took away from both dishes. Unfortunately I would not return for dinner based on the quality of the dishes. I would, however, consider stopping by for a cocktail on the way to dinner, if I ever found myself by this location again.

We had a nice breakfast here after staying at the Hyatt Centric. They were understaffed for sure on. Wed morning at 8 am, but the server did an amazing job of handling all the tables by herself!The restaurant itself is lovely & the food is very good. I had 2 eggs, delicious breakfast potatoes, and an English muffin. Wife loved avocado toast!Worth a visit for sure!!

Bandol has become my staple for a satisfying breakfast. The Lemon Lavender French Toast is my absolute obsession - perfectly balanced with a delicious Chantilly cream. I find myself craving it every time I'm in town for work. Brunch options beyond the star dish are consistently great. Fast and friendly service adds to the experience. The ambiance strikes a nice balance between trendy and comfortable.I recently decided to venture beyond brunch and explore their dinner options. The French Onion Soup had a bit more salt than I prefer, but it didn't overshadow the overall experience. The Hummus Spread was a hit, though a some more pita with that amount of Hummus would have been perfect. The Amish half-chicken carries a good portion size.Despite my preference with the soup, Bandol consistently delivers a positive experience. If you're looking for brunch in Chicago you must try this spot solely for the lemon lavender French toast.

French inspired place with a very good happy hour options, the poutine and sliders were really good, I would avoid $1.5 oysters as it wasn't that tasty and the size was tiny. Cocktails variety is very good and location is perfect

Great experience. Ceasar the bartender made amazing drinks and Vanessa had great customer service

TL;DR: Food = 5 stars. Service = 1 star.Our thoughts on Bandol are a bit of a roller coaster. Our first visit left us thoroughly impressed, prompting us to eagerly plan a return for our favorite dishes on our next trip to town. Specifically, we can't get enough of their lemon lavender French toast, the refreshing power salad, and the steak frites with rosemary Parmesan fries and aioli - all absolutely delicious!However, our recent visit was very disappointing. While the food remained excellent, the experience was overshadowed by incredibly poor service.Upon arrival, we waited an extended time standing by the entrance to be acknowledged and seated. Once seated, the waiting continued throughout our time there. Even something as basic as waiting for cream for our coffee took an unreasonably long time. At one point, my partner had to refill his coffee himself because it seemed no one was paying attention to us. When we finished our meal and needed boxes, I eventually got tired of waiting for someone to come by so I had to ask a group of staff who were chatting. We even mentioned to one of them that we felt ignored. Sadly there was no service recovery at all.I always like to give the benefit of the doubt so initially, I assumed they might be short-staffed, but upon observing the numerous staff present, it became clear that the issue was they just didn't care. Many seemed more interested in chatting with each other or engrossed in their phones than in attending to customers. It felt as though we were an inconvenience rather than guests. While the food was exceptional, the horrible service left us feeling neglected, frustrated, and ultimately disappointed. It's sad when such a stellar menu is overshadowed by such a poor service experience. I really doubt we will be back.