Mercat A La Planxa
About Mercat
Mercat a la Planxa, a premier Downtown Chicago restaurant located on Michigan Avenue, brings a modern twist to timeless Spanish traditions. This vibrant dining destination captures the lively essence of a Barcelona market, offering an authentic culinary experience with fresh meats, seafood, and locally sourced produce. Whether you're seeking an unforgettable meal in the heart of Chicago or a taste of Spain, Mercat a la Planxa delivers exceptional flavors and a dynamic atmosphere.
Hours
Dinner Service
Sunday - Saturday
5PM - 10PM
Bar
Sunday - Saturday
4PM - 10PM
Brunch
Sunday
7:00AM - 1:30PM
Menu
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MARINATED OLIVES
citrus, rosemary, garlic
$9
vegan
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BACON WRAPPED DATES
marcona almond, blue cheese fondue
$15
cooked to order, dairy, nuts
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QUESO FRITO
wisonsin cheese curds, piquillo aioli
$14
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PATAS BRAVAS
salsa brava, garlic aioli, chili oil
$13
egg, vegetarian
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SERRANO HAM CROQUETTES
serrano ham, romesco
$15
dairy, gluten
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SOLOMILLO PINTXOS
flat iron steak, marrow butter, chimichurri
$18
dairy
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CHICKEN PINTXOS
mojo rojo, chimichuri
$16
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SHORT RIB EMPANADAS
sofrito, manchego cheese, chimichurri, espelette
$15
dairy, gluten
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SETAS AL AJILLO
basque mushroom mix, garlic, chimichurri
$17
dairy, vegetarian
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FIG MONTADITO
fig, humboldt fog cheese, sherry reduction, toasted ciabatta
$15
dairy, gluten
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GAMBAS AL AJILLO
shrimp, bird's eye chili, lobster jus, ciabatta
$20
gluten, shellfish
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PULPO
grilled octopus, ancho glaze, duck fat potatoes, romesco
$25
gluten, shellfish, tree nut
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BROCCOLINI
ajo blanco, pomegranate, pine nuts
$15
tree nut, vegetarian
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CHORIZO COCA
tomato sauce, chorizo, san simone cheese, mushrooms, honey
$20
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VERDURE COCA
spinach, pine nuts, tomato, san simon cheese, moscatel reduction
$18
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GIGANDAS BEAN SALAD
white beans, fennel, pickled vegetables, olives, piquillo pepper, pine nuts, citrus vinaigrette
$17
vegetarian
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SPINACH SALAD
orange, pomegranate, marcona, mint, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
$17
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HANGER STEAK
parsnip puree, red wine demi
$42
cooked to order, dairy
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LAMB CHOPS*
mint salsa verde
$34
cooked to order
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CHICKEN A LA PLANXA
chicken breast, carrots, san simon grits, chicken jus, lemon
$28
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WAGYU BURGER
piquillo aioli, sherry glazed onions, mahon cheese, lettuce
$22
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OCEAN TROUT
fava bean, english pea, sweet peppers, corn, chorizo, shallot, chimichurri
$32
fish
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BASQUE BURNT CHEESECAKE
mixed berries, crushed pistachio
$14
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ROSQUILLAS
doughnut, anise, anglaise, dulce de leche rosquillas
$14
dairy, gluten
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Gin & Tonics
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MERCAT G&T
blue coat gin, apologue persimmon liqueur, hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, fever tree mediterranean tonic, rosemary
$20
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ROSEMARY & BRINE
botanist, fever tree mediterranean tonic, citrus, rosemary, olive
$20
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VELVET LOBBY
koval cranberry gin, cointreau, fever tree tonic
$18
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Cocktails
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PAPER PLANE
makers mark, aperol, amaro nonino, lemon
$16
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La Rambla
four roses single barrel, barquero vermouth, pear liquer
$20
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MACK THE KNIFE (the non-negroni, negroni)
gin raw, barquaro vermouth, bonanto, creole bitters
$17
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Lost Letter
del maguey mezcal, apologue saffron, aperol, lime
$17
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ARONIA SPRITZ
apologue aronia liqueur, cava, soda
$16
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Marshall & Fox
espelon anejo tequilla, ancho reyes verde, pepper syrup, lime
$17
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43 DEGREES NORTH
torres brandy, liquor 43, chinchon, la colombe coffee, cream
$17
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CHAIR #5
phony white negroni, n/a cava float, hibiscus syrup
$15
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MERCAT & TONIC
a zero-alcohol play on our classic g&t. hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, fever tree mediterranean tonic, rosemary
$15
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DARK AND STORMLESS
lyres dark rum, lime, luxardo cherry, ginger beer
$15
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NEW BELGIUM VOODOO RANGER JUICY HAZE IPA
hazy ipa
$12
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MODELO ESPECIAL
lager
$10
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ESTRELLA GALICIA
spanish lager
$12
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DOVETAIL HEFEWEIZEN
local Chicago wheat beer
$11
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1906
spanish helles bock
$10
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BLUE MOON NON-ALCOHOLIC
belgian white
$8
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HEINEKEN
$9
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ATHLETIC BREWING IPA NON-ALCOHOLIC
all the hoppiness of beer without the alcohol
$9
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MILLER LITE
$8
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NEW BELGIUM PALOMA SOUR
$10
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ESTRELLA GALACIA N/A
spanish pilsner style beer
$8
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FOUNDERS RED SWEATER IPA
$10
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ISASTEGI BASQUE CIDER 330ml
$17
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TRABANCO ASTURIAN CIDER 700ml
$27
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Red Sangria
brandy, orange liqueur
glass $15
pitcher $56
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Rosado Sangria
blanco tequila, pomegranate syrup
glass $15
pitcher $56
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PORTELL BRUT
macabeo, parellada
$16
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ROSELL MIR ROSE
pinot noir
$16
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MAS FINA
zero proof cava
$14
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MERCAT WHITE clos de lom 2023
malvasia
6oz $17
9oz $25
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MASSICAN ANNIA 2024
ribolla gialla, tocia friulano, chardonnay, pinot bianco - Napa
6oz $22
9oz $33
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FIELD RECORDINGS 2024
chenin blanc - Napa
6oz $18
9oz $25
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TERRAS GAUDA SAN CAMPIO 2023
albariño - Rias Baixas
6oz $16
9oz $24
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CHATEAU BELA
riesling - Solvakia
6oz $18
9oz $28
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ERSTE & NEUE 2024
pinot grigio - Alto Adige
6 oz $18
9 oz $28
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MERCAT RED clos de lom 2023
tempranillo
6oz $17
9oz $25
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FABLEIST '373' 2023
cabernet sauvignon - Paso Robles
6 oz $18
9 oz $27
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BLOOD ROOT 2023
pinot noir - Sonoma
6oz $17
9oz $25
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BODEGAS CEPA HITO 2023
tempranillo - Ribera del Duero
6 oz $18
9 oz $27
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PORTELL
macabeo, parellada
$58
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ROSEL MIR BOMBOLLES ROSE
pinot noir
$60
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GRAMONA IMPERIAL RESERVA 2014
chardonnay, macabeo, xarel-lo vermell - penedes
$86
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MOET & CHANDON IMPERIAL NV
pinot noir, pinot meunier, chardonnay - Champagne
$125
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AMEZTOI TXAKOLINA 2023
traditional Basque wine
$80
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MASSICAN ANNIA 2024
ribolla gialla, tocai friulano, chardonnay, pinto bianco - Napa
$89
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FIELD RECORDINGS 2024
chenin blanc - CA
$68
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TERRAS GAUDA SAN CAMPIO 2023
albariño - Rias Baixas
$60
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ERSTE & NEUE 2024
pinot grigio - Alto Adige
$71
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ENVIDIA COCHINA 2022
albariño - rias baixas
$89
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ARZUAGA RESERVA 2020
tempranillo - Ribera del Duero
$168
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ALTO MONCAYO 2021
garnacha - Campo de Borja
$135
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FABLEIST '373' 2023
cabernet sauvignon - Paso Robles
$71
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MILK AND HONEY
tempranillo, syrah - Paso Robles
$174
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EL CHAPARRAL 2021
garnacha - Navarra
$65
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BODEGAS LOPEZ DE HARO 2014
tempranillo, garnacha, graciano - Rioja
$84
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BLACK SLATE 2021
garnacha, carinena - Priorat
$82
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TORRES MAS LA PLANA 2020
cabernet sauvignon - Penedes Cataluyna
$249
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RAÚL PÉREZ LOS ARROTOS 2018
prieto picudo - Bierzo
$90
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BODEGAS CEPA HITO 2023
tempranillo - Ribera del Duero
$70
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JUAN GIL BLUE LABEL 2022
cabernet sauvignon, syrah, monastrell - Jumilla
$92
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MIRA SALINAS 2020
monastrell - Alicante
$62
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Rosemary & Brine
gin mare, mediterranean tonic, citrus, rosemary & olive
$14
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Botanists Secret
botanist gin, indian tonic, lemon, juniper berries
$14
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Scarlet Sting
tito's vodka, mediterranean tonic, lemon & pink peppercorns
$14
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Short Rib Empanada
slow-braised beef folded in a golden crust
$6
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CHORIZO SLIDER
provolone, artichoke, romaine, aioli
$6
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Tabla Pequeño
petite aperitivo board with Serrano Ham, Manchego cheese, fresh grapes, seasonal jam and toasted bread
$6
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Piquillo Relleno
stuffed pepper, whipped goat cheese, saffron aioli
$6
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BACON WRAPPED DATES
sweet smokey and savory bites with luscious finish
$5
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MARINATED OLIVES
a classic Spanish mix, perfectly seasoned and briny
$5
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TRUFFLE FRIES
crispy fries tossed with manchego cheese and fragrant truffle salt
$6
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WAGYU SLIDER
piquillo aioli, san simone cheese, caramelized onion, romaine
$6
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SANGRIA
fresh fruit and bold red wine in every sip
$6
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House Wine - Clos De Lom, Valencia
White - Malvasia / Red - Tempranillo
$8
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MOSCATEL DORADO
bodegas cesar florido
$14
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SOLERA CREAM
alvear
$16
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EAST INDIA SOLERA
emilio lustau
$11
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2019 PEDRO XIMENEZ DE ANADA
alvear
$22
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DON PX CONVENTO 1934
toro albala
$100
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AMARO MONTENEGRO
$12
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AMARO NONINO
$17
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APEROL
$12
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CAMPARI
$12
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CYNAR
$10
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FERNET BRANCA
$15
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TORRES 10 YR
$10
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LUSTAU SOLERA GRAN RESERVA BRANDY DE JEREZ
$13
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BODEGAS TRADICIÓN SOLERA GRAN RESERVA BRANDY DE JEREZ
$29
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PEDRO I GRAN RESERVA BRANDY DE JEREZ
$37
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COURVOISIER VS
$14
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HENNESSY VS
$23
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PIERRE FERRAND 1840
$19
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REMY MARTIN VSOP
$17
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ARDBEG 10YR
$17
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BALVENIE DOUBLEWOOD 12YR
$19
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BRUICHLADDICH PORT CHARLOTTE 10yr
$19
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DALWHINNIE 15YR
$23
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GLENFIDDICH 12YR
$13
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GLENLIVET 12YR
$13
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LAGAVULIN 16YR
$32
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LAPHROAIG 10YR
$18
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MACALLAN 12YR
$28
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MACALLAN 18YR
$79
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MONKEY SHOULDER
$12
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GONZALEZ BYASS CHINCHON
$10
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LICOR 43
$12
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DO FERREIRO LICOR DE HIERBAS
$13
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DO FERREIRO ORUJO DE GALICIA
$13
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SHORT RIB HASH*
beef short rib, breakfast potatoes, carrots, peppers, onions, beef jus, two eggs
$21
egg
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MERCAT BENEDICT*
15 month serrano ham, poached egg, piquillo hollandaise, english muffin, breakfast potatoes
$19
dairy, egg, gluten
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OMELET*
spinach, mushroom, got cheese, breakfast potatoes
$17
egg, vegetarian
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FRENCH TOAST
battered brioche, cinnamon sugar, creme anglaise, banana meringue
$17
dairy, egg, gluten, vegetarian
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BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
berry compote, maple syrup, powdered sugar
$17
dairy, egg, gluten, vegetarian
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STEAK & EGGS*
flat iron, demi-glace, two eggs, breakfast potatoes
$34
egg
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TWO EGGS ANY STYLE*
breakfast potatoes
$15
egg, vegetarian
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PARFAIT
greek yogurt, seasonal berries, strawberry vanilla jam, pistachio, granola
$13
dairy, tree nut, vegetarian
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BRÛLÉED GRAPEFRUIT
$8
vegan
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APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON
$7
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PORK SAUSAGE
$7
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CHICKEN SAUSAGE
$7
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PATATAS
$7
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ENGLISH MUFFIN
$4
gluten, vegetarian
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IBERIAN FARMER SALAD*
frisee, bacon lardon, poached egg, pan de cristal crouton, cava vinaigrette
$18
egg, gluten
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MERCAT CHEESEBURGER*
wagyu beef, piquillo aioli, mahon cheese, sherry glazed onions, lettuce
$24
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CHICKEN & CHURROS
fried chicken thigh, churros, maple butter
$19
dairy, gluten
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BIKINI PRESSAR*
chorizo, goat cheese, piquillo pepper, hot honey, egg, pan de cristal bread
$18
dairy, egg, gluten
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SERRANO HAM CROQUETTES
serrano ham, romesco
$15
dairy, gluten
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SHORT RIB EMPANADAS
sofrito, manchego cheese, chimichurri, espelette
$15
dairy, gluten
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BACON-WRAPPED DATES
marcona almond, blue cheese fondue
dairy, tree nut
-
FIG MONTADITO
fig, humboldt fog cheese, sherry reduction, toasted ciabatta
dairy, wheat, vegetarian
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PATATAS BRAVAS
poblano brava sauce, black garlic aioli, smoked chili blend, chive rosemary oil
$12
egg, vegetarian
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CREMA CATALANA
crème anglaise
$14
dairy, egg
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BASQUE BURNT CHEESECAKE
berry compote, pistachios
$14
dairy, egg, tree nut
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CHURROS
vanilla sugar, chocolate sauce
$14
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BERRIES AND WHIPPED CREAM
$13
dairy
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MERCAT BLOODY MARY
Classic Tito's Mary, El Jimador Maria, Gin Mare Red Snapper, or Norden Aquavit Swedish Mary
$16
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CAVA MIMOSA
$15
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BELLINI
choice of classic white peach or mango
$15
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GO BOTTOMLESS!
Bloody Marys, Mimosas or Bellinis for $30 per person (90 minute limit with purchase of food)
$30
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CARAJILLO FRIO
licor 43, caffe borghetti
$17
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RED SANGRIA
brandy, orange liqueur
Glass $15
Pitcher $56
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ROSADO SANGRIA
blanco tequila, pomegranate syrup
Glass $15
Pitcher $56
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CHAIR #5
phony white negroni, n/a cava float, hibiscus syrup
$15
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MERCAT & TONIC
a zero-alcohol play on our classic g&t. hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, fever tree mediterranean tonic, rosemary
$15
-
DARK AND STORMLESS
lyres dark rum, lime, luxardo cherry, ginger beer
$15
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GIGANDAS BEAN SALAD
white beans, fennel, pickled vegetables, olives, piquillo, pine nuts, citrus vinaigrette
tree nut, vegetarian
-
BACON-WRAPPED DATES
marcona almond, blue cheese fondue
dairy, tree nut
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FIG MONTADITO
fig, humboldt fog cheese, sherry reduction, toasted ciabatta
dairy, wheat, vegetarian
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CHICKEN PINTXOS
mojo rojo, chimichurri
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PATATAS BRAVAS
salsa brava, chili oil, garlic aioli
egg, vegetarian
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GIGANDAS BEAN SALAD
white beans, fennel, pickled vegetables, olives, piquillo, pine nuts, citrus vinaigrette
tree nut, vegetarian
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BACON-WRAPPED DATES
marcona almond, blue cheese fondue
dairy, tree nut
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GAMBAS AL AJILLO
shrimp, bird’s eye chili, garlic, lobster jus, ciabatta
gluten, shellfish
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BROCCOLINI
ajo blanco, pomegranate, pine nuts
tree nut, wheat, vegetarian
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FLAT IRON STEAK*
parsnip puree, red wine demi
cooked to order, dairy
PARA EMPEZAR
startersTAPAS & PINTXOS
spanish shared platesCOCAS
catalan flatbreadsENSALADA
saladsA LA PLANXA
grilled platesPOSTRES
dessertSPECIALTY COCKTAILS
NO ABV COCKTAILS
DRAFT BEER & CIDER
BOTTLES/CANS
CIDERS
SANGRIA
WINES BY THE GLASS
SPARKLING
WHITE
RED
WINES BY THE BOTTLE
SPARKLING
WHITE
RED
Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm-5:30pm
Tonics and Tapas
$20 CHOOSE ONE COCKTAIL + ONE TAPA© 2025 SAGE RESTAURANT CONCEPTS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. *CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR SERVER OF ANY ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS BEFORE ORDERING.
SNACKS
SIPS
DESSERT WINE & SHERRY
AMARI
BRANDY & COGNAC
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
SPANISH LIQUEURS
© 2025 SAGE RESTAURANT CONCEPTS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. *CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED.
BREAKFAST
SIDES
LUNCH
TAPAS
DULCES
BEBIDAS ADULTOS
NO ABV COCKTAILS
*Cooked to order, consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Please notify your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions before ordering.
A 19% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.
Tasting $45/Person
Tasting $60/Person