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
7:30AM - 1:30PM
Menu
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BACON-WRAPPED DATES
marcona almond, blue cheese fondue
$14
dairy, tree nut
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SERRANO HAM CROQUETTES
serrano ham, romesco
$14
dairy, gluten
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GRILLED LAMB CHOPS*
mint salsa verde
$32
cooked to order
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SHORT RIB EMPANADAS
sofrito, manchego cheese, chimichurri, espelette
$14
dairy, gluten
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CHICKEN PINTXO
mojo rojo, chimichurri
$14
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APERITIVO BOARD
serrano, chorizo, cabrales, manchego, cabra romero, fig jam, marcona almond, grapes
$28
dairy, gluten, tree nut
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GAMBAS AL AJILLO
shrimp, bird’s eye chili, garlic, lobster jus, pan de cristal
$20
gluten, shellfish
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PULPO
grilled octopus, ancho glaze, duck fat potatoes, romesco
$23
gluten, shellfish, tree nut
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FRIED CALAMARI
preserved lemon aioli
$18
egg, gluten, shellfish
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YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE*
yellowfin tuna, fried shallot, chili crisp, olive oil tostada
$22
fish, gluten, raw
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Traditional Tapas Experience
$65 per person. Minimum of two guests. Let our chef select an array of tapas for your table. No substitutions, please.
$65
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Chef's Tapas Experience
$80 per person. Minimum of two guests. Let our chef select an array of tapas for your table. No substitutions, please.
$80
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HANGER STEAK*
parsnip puree, red wine demi
$38
cooked to order, dairy
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IBERICO TENDERLOIN*
charred onion cream, mushrooms, mustard seed gastrique
$28
dairy
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MUSSELS
white wine, nora chile butter, sourdough bread
$20
dairy, gluten, shellfish
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CHICKEN A LA PLANXA
chicken breast, carrots, san simon grits, chicken jus, lemon
$24
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OCEAN TROUT
fava bean, english pea, sweet peppers, corn, chorizo, shallot, salsa verde
$28
fish
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OLIVES
marinated olives, citrus, rosemary, garlic
$8
vegan
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STONE FRUIT MONTADITO
stone fruit, humboldt fog, sherry reduction, toasted crostini
$15
dairy, gluten, vegetarian
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PAN CON TOMATE
pan de cristal, tomato, arbequina olive oil add serrano ham for an additional $6
$12
gluten, 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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BROCCOLINI
ajo blanco, pomegranate, pine nuts
$12
gluten, tree nut, vegetarian
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS
muscat saba, marcona almonds, truffle salt, aleppo pepper
$14
gluten, tree nut, vegetarian
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GIGANDAS
white beans, fennel, pickled vegetables, olives, piquillo, pine nuts, citrus vinaigrette
$14
tree nut, vegetarian
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HAM & FIG SALAD
serrano ham, poached fig, blue cheese, candied almonds, red onion, sherry vinaigrette
$21
dairy, tree nut
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MIXTO
gulf shrimp, calamari, mussels, chicken, butifarra
Small $34
Large $64
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VEGAN
seasonal vegetables
Small $32
Large $62
vegan
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CREMA CATALANA
creme anglaise
$14
dairy, egg
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BASQUE BURNT CHEESECAKE
berry compote, crushed pistachio
$14
dairy, gluten, tree nut
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CHURROS
vanilla sugar, chocolate sauce
$14
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ICE CREAM
ask your server for the current flavor options
$10
dairy, egg
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SORBET
ask your server for the current flavor options
$10
vegan
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GIGANDAS
white beans, fennel, pickled vegetables, olives, piquillo, pine nuts, citrus vinaigrette
$14
tree nut, vegetarian
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HAM & FIG SALAD
serrano ham, poached fig, blue cheese, candied almonds, red onion, sherry vinaigrette
$21
dairy, tree nut
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APERITIVO BOARD
serrano, chorizo, cabrales, manchego, cabra romero, fig jam, marcona almond, grapes
$28
dairy, gluten, tree nut
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BACON-WRAPPED DATES
marcona almond, blue cheese fondue
$14
dairy, tree nut
-
SERRANO HAM CROQUETTES
serrano ham, romesco
$14
dairy, gluten
-
CHICKEN PINTXO
mojo rojo, chimichurri
$14
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SHORT RIB EMPANADAS
sofrito, manchego cheese, chimichurri, espelette
$14
dairy, gluten
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CHICKEN A LA PLANXA
chicken breast, carrots, san simon grits, chicken jus, lemon
$24
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HANGER STEAK*
parsnip puree, red wine demi
$38
cooked to order, dairy
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IBERICO TENDERLOIN*
charred onion cream, mushrooms, mustard seed gastrique
$28
dairy
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GAMBAS AL AJILLO
shrimp, bird’s eye chili, garlic, lobster jus, pan de cristal
$20
gluten, shellfish
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PULPO
grilled octopus, ancho glaze, duck fat potatoes, romesco
$23
gluten, shellfish, tree nut
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OCEAN TROUT
fava bean, english pea, sweet peppers, corn, chorizo, shallot, salsa verde
$28
fish
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OLIVES
marinated olives, citrus, rosemary, garlic
$8
vegan
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PAN CON TOMATE
pan de cristal, tomato, arbequina olive oil add serrano ham for an additional $6
$12
gluten, vegetarian
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STONE FRUIT MONTADITO
stone fruit, humboldt fog, sherry reduction, toasted crostini
$15
dairy, gluten, 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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BRUSSELS SPROUTS
muscat saba, marcona almonds, truffle salt, aleppo pepper
$14
gluten, tree nut, vegetarian
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BROCCOLINI
ajo blanco, pomegranate, pine nuts
$12
gluten, tree nut, vegetarian
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CREMA CATALANA
creme anglaise
$14
dairy, egg
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BASQUE BURNT CHEESECAKE
berry compote, crushed pistachio
$14
dairy, gluten, tree nut
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Gin & Tonics
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MERCAT G&T
nordes gin, apologue persimmon liqueur, hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, fever tree mediterranean tonic, rosemary
$20
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ROSEMARY & BRINE
BCN gin, fever tree mediterranean tonic, citrus, rosemary, olive
$20
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SCARLET STING
grey goose, fever tree lemon tonic, pink peppercorn
$18
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Cocktails
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PAPER PLANE
makers mark, aperol, amaro nonino, lemon
$16
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MACK THE KNIFE (the non-negroni, negroni)
gin raw, barquaro vermouth, bonanto, creole bitters
$17
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EL TIEMPO VUELA
prolijo mezcal, tempus fugit quinquina, gomme syrup
$18
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SOLERO OLD-FASHIONED
buffalo trace, amontillado sherry, demerara syrup, angostura bitters
$18
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APRICOT MARGARITA
el jimador tequila, giffard apricot liqueur, agave nectar
$16
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BLACKBERRY LEMONGRASS MULE
belvedere blackberry & lemongrass vodka, lime, ginger beer
$18
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ARONIA SPRITZ
apologue aronia liqueur, cava, soda
$16
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PASSION PLAY
passion fruit shrub, honey syrup
$14
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TAMARINDO SECO
liquid alchemist tamarindo syrup, mango puree, lime juice, tajin half rim
$14
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APPLE OF MY EYE
liquid alchemist spiced apple syrup, chamomile tea, lemon juice, soda water
$14
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NEW BELGIUM VOODOO RANGER JUICY HAZE IPA
hazy ipa
$11
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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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BELL'S AMBER ALE
$9
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BLUE MOON NON-ALCOHOLIC
belgian white
$8
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GOOSE ISLAND SOFIE
farmhouse ale
$11
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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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MOODY TONGUE
chocolate, churro porter
$11
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NEW BELGIUM PALOMA SOUR
$10
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MAELOC DRY CIDER 12oz
$12
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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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ROSELL MIR BRUT
macabeo, parellada
$15
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ROSELL MIR ROSE
pinot noir
$15
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MERCAT WHITE clos de lom 2023
malvasia
6oz $16
9oz $22
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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 $17
9oz $25
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TERRAS GAUDA SAN CAMPIO
albariño - Rias Baixas 2023
6oz $16
9oz $24
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MERCAT RED clos de lom 2023
tempranillo
6oz $16
9oz $22
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FRAGA DO CORVO
mencia
6 oz $21
9 oz $31
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BLOOD ROOT 2023
pinot noir - Sonoma
6oz $17
9oz $25
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BLACK SLATE 2021
carinena, garnacha
6 oz $21
9 oz $31
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BODEGAS CEPA HITO 2023
tempranillo - ribera del Duero
6 oz $18
9 oz $27
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ROSELL MIR BRUT
macabeu, parellada
$58
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ROSEL MIR ROSE
pinot noir
$58
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MASCARO PURE BRUT NV
parellada, macabeo - Penedes
$70
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GRAMONA IMPERIAL RESERVA 2014
chardonnay, macabeo, xarel-lo vermell - penedes
$82
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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
$85
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FIELD RECORDINGS 2024
chenin blanc - CA
$65
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SHAYA HABIS 2018
verdejo - Rueda
$87
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TERRAS GAUDA SAN CAMPIO 2023
albariño - Rias Baixas
$60
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BLACK SLATE 2021
carinena, garnacha - priorat
$80
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BUIL & GINE PLERET 2013
carinena, garnacha - priorat
$155
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MARQUES DE VARGAS RESERVA 2018
tempranillo, garnacha, mazuelo - rioja
$96
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ALTO MONCAYO 2021
garnacha - Campo de Borja
$135
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VALENCISO RESERVA 2015
tempranillo - Rioja
$108
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MILK AND HONEY
tempranillo, syrah - Paso Robles
$190
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EL CHAPARRAL 2021
garnacha - navarra
$60
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BODEGAS LOPEZ DE HARO 2014
tempranillo, garnacha, graciano - Rioja
$80
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RAÚL PÉREZ LOS ARROTOS 2018
prieto picudo - Bierzo
$85
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BODEGAS CEPA HITO 2023
tempranillo - Ribera del Duero
$68
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VINA TIGO 2019
negramoll - Canary Islands
$72
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SAN CRISTOBAL CRIANZA 2019
tempranillo - Ribera del Duero
$75
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RAÚL PÉREZ LA VIZCAÍNA 2020
mencia - bBerzo
$95
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BODEGAS ALION 2019
tempranillo - Ribera del Duero
$205
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FRAGA DO CORVO 2023
mencia - monterrei
$80
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JUAN GIL BLUE LABEL 2022
cabernet sauvignon, syrah, monastrell - Jumilla
$92
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MIRA SALINAS 2020
monastrell - Alicante
$60
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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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MANCHEGO FRIES with TRUFFLE SALT
crispy fries tossed with manchego cheese and fragrant truffle salt
$6
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WAGYU SLIDER
piquillo aioli, mahon cheese, caramelized onion, romaine / add bacon +1.50
$8
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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*
grilled beef flat iron, demi-glace, two eggs, breakfast potatoes
$29
egg
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TWO EGGS ANY STYLE*
breakfast potatoes
$15
egg, vegetarian
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CINNAMON ROLL
apple, maple walnuts
$13
dairy, gluten, nuts
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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*
manchego, bacon onion compote, pickle, fries
$20
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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
$14
dairy, gluten
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SHORT RIB EMPANADAS
sofrito, manchego cheese, chimichurri, espelette
$14
dairy, gluten
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BACON-WRAPPED DATES
marcona almond, blue cheese fondue
$14
dairy, tree nut
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FIG MONTADITO
fig, humboldt fog cheese, sherry reduction, toasted crystal bread add serrano ham for an additional $6
$15
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, mango, or passionfruit
$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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PIÑA ESPUMOSA
tito’s vodka, ginger liqueur, pineapple and lemon juice, egg white
$18
raw egg
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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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PASSION PLAY
passion fruit shrub, honey syrup
$14
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TAMARINDO SECO
liquid alchemist tamarindo syrup, mango puree, lime juice, tajin rim
$14
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BLUE LAGOON
cream of coconut, vanilla, butterfly pea pod tisane
$14
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APPLE OF MY EYE
liquid alchemist spiced apple syrup, chamomile tea
$14
Available Tuesday through Saturday 5pm-10pm.
TAPAS CARNES
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
TAPAS PESCADO
TAPAS TASTING MENUS
RACIONES
© 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. A 19% GRATUITY WILL BE ADDED TO PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE.
TAPAS VERDURA
SALADS
PAELLAS
Traditional rice dish of Spain. Please allow 30 minutes or more for paella ordersDESSERT
Available Sunday and Monday 5pm-10pm.
SALAD
CARNES
PESCADO
VERDURA
DESSERT
© 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. A 19% GRATUITY WILL BE ADDED TO PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE.
SPECIALTY 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.