Private Dining
Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago
Mercat a la Planxa is a modern interpretation of timeless Catalan traditions. Located on Michigan Avenue, Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats & produce with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market. The interiors boast bright, rich fabrics & weathered mosaic tiles, accented by dynamic sculptural furniture & distinctive art murals. Mercat’s ambitious menu captivates diners with its masterful remix of authentic Spanish cuisine with an emphasis in the Catalonian region. From street foodstyled starters to meal-sized classics, rice & grilled specialties from our planxa grill, each dish leads diners to another stage along Mercat’s culinary adventure. Complementing the rich cultural experience is an extensive, yet finely curated selection of cava, sangria, wine & cocktail creations. Mercat a la Planxa combines the best of both the old & new worlds, bringing a Catalan aesthetic to the heart of Chicago.
Restaurant Information
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Dining Bar
$$$$
Maximum Capacity: 130
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Dining Bar
$$$$
Maximum Capacity: 130
Private dining options
Mercat a la Planxa is a modern interpretation of timeless Catalan traditions. Located on Michigan Avenue, Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats & produce with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market. The interiors boast bright, rich fabrics & weathered mosaic tiles, accented by dynamic sculptural furniture & distinctive art murals. Mercat’s ambitious menu captivates diners with its masterful remix of authentic Spanish cuisine with an emphasis in the Catalonian region. From street foodstyled starters to meal-sized classics, rice & grilled specialties from our planxa grill, each dish leads diners to another stage along Mercat’s culinary adventure. Complementing the rich cultural experience is an extensive, yet finely curated selection of cava, sangria, wine & cocktail creations. Mercat a la Planxa combines the best of both the old & new worlds, bringing a Catalan aesthetic to the heart of Chicago.
Main Dining Room
250 Standing
150 Seated
Mercat a la Planxa is a modern interpretation of timeless Catalan traditions. Located on Michigan Avenue, Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats and produce with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market. The interiors boast bright, rich fabrics and weathered mosaic tiles, accented by dynamic sculptural furniture and distinctive art murals.
La Veranda Room
40 Standing
30 Seated
Indoor
Private
Our private dining room, La Veranda, is a secluded space located on an airy indoor terrace giving guests a birds-eye view of the main dining room, bar & Michigan Avenue. Seating up to 30 guests, it elegantly pairs Mercat’s modern Mediterranean décor with a flat screen television offering AV capabilities. La Veranda is where Mercat’s contemporary Catalan menu comes to life on an intimate scale.
Style and decor
Cozy, Romantic, Intimate
Barcelona Room
90 Standing
60 Seated
Our private dining room, The Barcelona Room, is located on our Mezzanine Level. This room delicately depicts the birds of the marketplace in Spain’s Catalan region, throughout the room. This spacious room is located on the Mezzanine Level and accommodates up to 60 guests for a seated affair or up to 90 for a standing reception.
The Lower Lounge
50 Standing
30 Seated
Our Private event space, The Lower Lounge, is located just steps below the Main Dining Room. This warm and intimate space is a great location to entertain up to 50 guests for a stand up cocktail reception & roughly 30 for a seated affair. With a full bar & plenty of mingling room, your guests are sure to enjoy the space.
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