The Marq

Came here on my very last day of my trip in Chicago! I wanted a simple brunch place that was within walking distance of my hotel (this is surrounded by a couple of other large hotels in the area, so great location for the traveler)! The interior was aesthetic and clean but I opted to eat outdoors since the weather was so wonderful.I generally like simple breakfasts but wanted something heavier to tide me through the flight home, so I ordered the Bacon and Cheese Omelette! The balance with the gouda, swiss and cheddar was just so perfectly proportional without being overly cheesy and overwhelming. The bacon added a variety of texture which worked with all the gooey cheesy goodness and the eggs were fluffy and filling! The Southwest Pico de Gallo also added a variety of flavor and had a little kick to break through all of the eggs and cheese. Needless to say, I was a fan of this omelet!I also had a nice iced coffee to compliment the omelet and the warm weather and it certainly did its job kicking me awake! Service was quick and friendly! I noticed there was only one server for both inside and outside of the restaurant and he was doing his best to accommodate everyone in a timely manner! I was still able to have my water filled and everything I ordered despite that.Would visit again! I'm curious about their dinner menu but I most definitely had an amazing brunch experience here for both the good food and excellent service.

Fried Chicken Bites Has a nice spice level, where you can feel the heat on your tongue while not being overpowering. The flour batter was well seasoned and appreciated. Double battered, which made the crust way too thick for the thickness of the chicken, more breading than anything that detracted from the dish. Additionally the combination of over frying and the double breading resulted in the chicken being on the drier side. A single coating of flour would've been better. Good presentation and the shredded Parmesan cheese on top was a good touch. FlanMore of a cheesecake than a traditional flan, which is more custard like. Great presentation. For it being more of cheesecake it was smooth, and the strawberry mousse added to smoothing out the density of the dessert. All in all it was very good. ServiceThe service was terrible. I observed the server provide better service to all of his adjoining tables and for myself those same services took longer or were not provided. From my table not being bussed after I was finished, before the next item arrived. To my credit card being carried by the server all over the restaurant instead of immediately charging and returning it to my possession. Extremely odd behavior.As a whole I would not recommend this place since the food was just okay and the service was subpar.

This was my second time at The Marq. I was ultimately surprised by how much I enjoyed the Short Rib Birria. It was very juicy and easy to dig into. I would suggest getting this dish if you'd like to try something new! Additionally, the server was very attentive and made sure we were cared for. The only drawback was the limited seating outside. The tables were pushed very closely together and made it difficult to maintain intimate conversations.

Great service and great food. The apps were fantastic, as well as the main course. I will come here again.

We made reservations at this restaurant for about 30 people. It was awesome because we were able to enjoy a great meal, each other's company, and had no problems splitting the bill. They were able to split the bill between us all and processed all of our credit cards individually (Google wallet tap and apple pay too). The appetizers alone were amazing and we ate every bite. We were so full by the time the main entree came that I had to take most of it home. Here's what we got and my thoughts on them. Appetizers:*Carnitas nachos - the chips were amazing. I think they were made in house they were crispy and delicious with the most delicious nacho cheese. *Hummus - the bread alone was so delicious and you add that hummus and it was *chef kiss. * babaganoush - it was better than I thought it would be. I actually ate some. Not my favorite appetizer but I still thought it was pretty good.Entrees:*Marq burger - didn't get to try but my friend enjoyed it.* fish N chips - didn't get to try but half our group got it and they seemed to enjoy it.* carnitas tacos - I didn't enjoy it as much as the nachos because it had no cheese, but it was pretty good. It came with pickled red onions and jalapenos. *southwest salad with pulled chicken - delicious. My friend gave me some and I ate it all. Refreshing and has these little chips in there. Desert: *Cannoli - wasn't my thing. It wasn't sweet and it had pistachios on it.* chocolate mousse shooters - it was pretty good. Soft and gooey when you use the spoon it came with but not soft enough to use a straw with (yes, we tried). If you like chocolate you will like this. We found out the best way to eat it is to mix and then down it like a real shot.Overall, the place was cozy with nice servers and good food. Would definitely come back. Thanks!

We went to the Marq for breakfast on our second day in Chicago. My stomach was a little upset so I just got two eggs over easy and some dry toast. The eggs were perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. My companion got the avocado toast, which she loved. The staff were nice and friendly.

Great food, service was excellent and the vibe was cool. I'd definitely recommend this place as an after-work hangout or a place to meet friends for drinks.

The Marq is a good place to come following work for a drink or to meet up with an old friend. This establishment is relaxed and the service is super quick. I tried their boneless wings, hummus tray and pull pork nachos. I also indulged in the blueberry Cadillac for a cocktail and it did not disappoint. The wings were great sizes and they weren't too bready. The flavors were standard and the chicken wasn't dry. The hummus was top tier. Super creamy and favorable and their pita bread is legit. It's not hard or too soft. It was cooked/ prepared perfectly. I'd recommend this app to any vegan or non vegan. Their nachos were actually made correctly. Most places will pile high their chips and dump their toppings leaving you with inconsistency as you go through the chips. At The Marq, they layered it correctly. Each bite was filled with the toppings and it wasn't heavy on the stomach. My cocktail was amazing and I recommend that for your whiskey lovers but also for those who want to try dark liquor but don't want to really taste it.

Its all about the presentation! And the taste definitely was there too. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Very accommodating for preferences like subbing normal fries for sweet potato. Staff was very friendly and always there when needed. Will be coming back!

We stepped into The Marq as a last second breakfast option. We were sat immediately and there was no one in the restaurant. We ordered the breakfast sandwich and Shakshuka. The breakfast sandwich was okay. The egg was cooked well, but the sausage patty was slightly overcooked and had too much spice. The Shakshuka was super unique and quite good. I would recommend that for people who like to try unique breakfast items. The Shakshuka is quite filling though! Overall I would give the food 4 stars. However, the wait was too long. We were the only people in the restaurant and it took over 30 minutes to get our food. I would come back here again because I would hope the wait was a 1 time thing. Last thing.. the coffee was terrible.