(312) 644-3524
535 N Michigan Ave
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.8919
-87.624
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
What People Are Saying About Bandera
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Bandera is a chain restaurant that doesn't act like one. Lighting is dark; black vinyl booths with dark wood tables line the walls; barstools are made of cowhide; and a huge rotisserie oven roasts several dozen chickens at a time. The restaurant is usually jam-packed with locals. – – The Food – Bandera's menu of comfort food is small, but portions are big--and boy, just about everything's good. Delicious cornbread is steamed with butter, laced with just a hint of jalapeno and served up in a cast-iron skillet (or get a big piece for just $1). Slow-roasted…
03/28/09
BANDERA, CHICAGO
by JFRY at Citysearch
Their cole slaw with peanuts was AMAZING. not pulpy, not vinigarey, tasted like a touch of Thai. The fish sandwich was unbelievable. Automatic favorite restaurant if they can make a 16 year old like fish
- Pros: best plate of food in town
- Cons: What are the drawbacks?
02/25/09
Might as well be Cheesecake Factory!
by writeon1 at Citysearch
It's a chain, people! WHY would you go here when there are thousands of better independent restaurants in the city?? I truly find this place to not only be a tourist trap, but horrifically overpriced and underwhelming as far as food quality is concerned. Plus, I don't enjoy being duped by their marketing strategy. It has a different "local" name in every city...Do yourself a favor and patronize a locally owned and operated, authentically Chicago restaurant!
- Pros: None
- Cons: It's a chain, it's overpriced and it's ultimately not that interesting
11/10/08
Everything here is excellent!! Food / Service / Location
by missjenna1 at Citysearch
Title says it all... Everything here is great! Excellent appetizers, wine, steak, sides... AMAZING! Plenty of seating room (and comfy seating). Great service. Been here numerous times and I love it.
- Pros: Excellent Food, great service, very comforable restaurant,
The Details on Bandera
When to Go:
For lunch, call ahead and arrive before noon to avoid long waits. The wait at dinner is less of a hassle, as there's plenty of room at the bar.
The Extras:
Bandera features a jazz trio nightly 6pm-10pm (weekends 7pm-10pm).
Where to Sit:
Window tables have a great view of the Mag Mile below; for a more intimate ambience, request a booth.
Parking:
The restaurant validates for parking at the nearby garage at Rush and Wabash.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, View Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Bar
