MARISOL RESTAURANT & BAR

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Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve · 10 AM to 5 PM Celebrate the season with a festive Holiday Brunch at Marisol on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, served from 10 AM to 5 PM. Whether you are gathering with family, meeting friends, or starting your celebrations early, Marisol offers a warm and inviting setting for holiday moments around the table. Seasonal, Comforting, and Crafted for the Holidays Our holiday brunch features a thoughtful selection of seasonal dishes that are both comfo… (truncated)

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Chef Ethan Lim joins Marisol’s Chef Collaboration series, bringing a special winter dish—the Hermosa Holiday Stew—to our lunch and dinner menus. Enjoy a comforting, fine-dining experience at Marisol today.

Laura Herrera

Debuting September 2 is Marisol’s Fall 2025 chef collaboration dish: the Charred Pole Bean Salad, created by Chefs Thomas Rogers and Adam McFarland. This dish is a smoky, vibrant celebration of peak seasonal produce, highlighting the chefs’ shared passion for elevated yet approachable cuisine. Rogers and McFarland first cooked together at New York’s acclaimed Gramercy Tavern. Over the years, they have built impressive careers spanning Michelin-starred restaurants, acclaimed steakhou… (truncated)

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Now available at Marisol and every Tuesdays on the Terrace, The Garden is our newest limited-edition beer brewed in collaboration with McKinley Park’s Marz Community Brewing. Featuring a colorful, custom label created specially for City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago, this easy-drinking American pale ale is the perfect complement to summer evenings in our backyard. Pair it with a classic Marisol burger, our Green Circle chicken, and the sounds of local music! Make a Reservation

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We are excited to announce that Chef Madalyn Durrant is joining us as the eighth chef in our Chef Collaboration Series! Chef Durrant began her culinary career in Salt Lake City, rising quickly to sous chef and chef de cuisine roles at Current Fish & Oyster. She arrived in Chicago in 2022 to take the helm at Webster’s Wine Bar, where she quickly revitalized and expanded the culinary program and received recognition for her personal approach to seasonal cuisine, including mentions in… (truncated)

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This Mother’s Day, we invite you to celebrate the extraordinary women in your life with a thoughtfully crafted prix fixe menu designed to make the day unforgettable.

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We’re thrilled to share some delicious news! Starting April 5, Marisol will now offer dinner service on Saturday evenings from 5:30 to 9 pm. Whether you’re exploring the MCA or simply looking for an unforgettable dining experience, our vibrant and artfully crafted menu is the perfect complement to your evening plans. A Culinary Experience Like No Other Our ever-changing seasonal menus celebrate the best ingredients available, resulting in dishes that are both innovative and comforti… (truncated)

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We are thrilled to welcome Chef Lawrence Letrero of Bayan Ko as the seventh featured chef in our ongoing Chef Collaboration Series at Marisol, which showcases signature dishes from some of the city's most talented chefs. Chef Letrero brings a rich culinary background and a deep passion for blending cultural traditions to our table. With over a decade of experience in restaurants and hotels, Chef Letrero opened Bayan Ko in 2018 with his partner Raquel Quadreny. The cozy, 24-seat Fili… (truncated)

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a memorable 4-course dinner at Marisol in downtown Chicago for just $100. Indulge in unique, thoughtfully crafted dishes like black garlic beignets, scallop tiradito, a succulent filet, and a refreshing Korean shaved ice dessert, Bingsu. Reservations are going quickly so book in advance to secure a table. Valentine’s Day Menu 2025 $100 per person First Course (one of each for the table) BEIGNETS black garlic, cherry, cocoa DEVILED EGG fresno pepper, ca… (truncated)

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Enjoy $30 prix fixe lunch and brunch menus at Marisol for Chicago Restaurant Week, 1/24-2/9.

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An homage to French-Canadian flavors marks the sixth Chef Collaboration at Marisol. Executive Chef Ryan Brosseau brings a passion for preservation and pickling, whole-animal butchery, and bread baking to Dear Margaret, the restaurant he opened with owner Lacey Irby in January 2021. A popular spot in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, Dear Margaret’s menu pays homage to Brosseau’s French-Canadian mémé (grandmother) Margaret, with a nod to the farmers and purveyors from whom he sources… (truncated)

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As of November 1, Marisol is excited to bring the flavors you love to your lunch table with convenient pickup options! Enjoy fan favorites like our renowned Marisol Salad, a vibrant mix of fresh greens topped with our namesake’s famous "natural food dressing" from the MoMA Artists’ Cookbook (1977). For something light and flavorful, try the Salmon Tartine with tomato, pea tendrils, cucumber cream, and our house-made focaccia. Or, if you're craving a classic comfort meal, the MCA Bur… (truncated)

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This Thanksgiving, Marisol is adding a gourmet touch to your holiday table with a selection of four delectable pies, available for pickup just in time for the festivities. Indulge in a variety of decadent flavors, including: Traditional pumpkin with fall spice and whipped cream. Vegan cranberry apple with a sugared lattice crust. Non-traditional sweet potato pie with Nichols Farm sweet potato custard, cajeta mousse, masala spice meringue, and cinnamon graham crust. A Chef’s special… (truncated)

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We are thrilled to announce that Marisol Restaurant & Bar has been honored with a 2024 Experts’ Choice Award! This recognition demonstrates the incredible dedication of our team and the visionary leadership of Chef Jason Hammel, who have together shaped Marisol into an admired destination for museum visitors and everyday diners alike. Experts’ Choice Awards are the only awards based on expert reviews, sourced from 120+ travel guides, magazines, and newspapers. This accolade puts Mar… (truncated)

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Jason Hammel, Photo: The Lula Cafe Cookbook Lula Cafe, the 25-year-old restaurant in Logan Square, earned Chicago’s only James Beard Award of 2024 for Outstanding Hospitality due to its service “as a beacon for the community.” During his acceptance speech, founder and chef Jason Hammel stated, “We truly believe at Lula that hospitality is love and it’s a love with conditions, and we believe the conditions can be just and fair and kind.” Hammel continues to be a beacon for the culina… (truncated)