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A long-standing cornerstone of the West Loop dining scene, Marche still holds sway with its clubby, urban carnival atmosphere. The tripped-out decor is a visual feast, with phantasmagoric artwork, a hip...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/21/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Marche is an excellent example of a restaurant with such perfected decor and ambiance that it can carry the food and service on its back. The whimsical but refined interior is my first and last word…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not good at all. The food is over-salted and the service is so-so. Plus, the kitchen is out in the open, so your hair and clothes will smell like greasy oil after having a meal here.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough of here, of all the restaurants I've dined at in Chicago I can't stop coming back here. The food and the service are impeccable. Things you must try here: Appetizer: Pear Salad…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Walking in day or night, I love the decor. The whimsically painted walls and colorful sconces really speak to me. Check out the bathroom for a really special treat. (I love having my own sink.) I've…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We did the 3-course pre fixe dinner for $28 on monday night. Similar to other KDK restaurants, i would return to marche only on mondays and wednesdays for that deal. otherwise, the quality of the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decoration in this place is incredible. I love all the parasols and the chairs and the painting on the walls. It looks as though they will have an outside patio when it gets warmer, which I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this restaurant with my husband. A 3 course dinner for $39.00 was not so bad. It's a very busy restaurant, very loud. Food is great. Service can be a bit slow when it's busy nights.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend had a gift certificate here and it expired that day, so we canceled our other plans and checked it out. I had never been to a french restaurant before, I wasn't really sure what to expect,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here a few times - music always too loud. On my first visit I dined with clients whose first language was not English - we literally could not have a conversation because the music was too loud.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have a $29 pre fixe 3 course on Mondays and Wednesdays that I think is well worth the $$$! The decor is over-the-top Vegas-esque however it truly is beautiful. The food is good, and the service…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second time that I've been. Again, it was a disappointment. Lackluster service and mediocre food sums it up. With the multiple other French choices that Chicago has, I'm unsure why this…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was just here last week and the food was amazing. I had the Steak and frites. The meat was tender, pre-sliced, covered in this light, sweet and brown sauce. I love French food and the decor of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't impressed. It's a big production for what it seems like below average food. Not my kind of place. We went as a party of 6 for a friend's birthday on a Wednesday for the pre-fixe. I wouldn't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the atmosphere more than the food. It's my least favorite of the KDK restaurants, though I've not yet visited Gioco and I'm not a big fan of french food. However, it's worth a try.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I don't like French food, and wouldn't necessarily seek it out, my parents are a big fan of it, so occasionally we'll all go there. If you haven't been inside, it's well worth a visit. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here half a dozen times. It's fun. Most recent fare.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, great food...loved it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Marche was an all-around wonderful dinner experience.... The space is quite open with tall ceilings so perhaps not the most romantic of spots, but the decor is whimsical, and the open kitchen is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn over whether to give this place 3 or 4 stars. I'll try again, but I'm giving it 3 for now. Maybe next time it will go up. First, I didn't try this on the right night - I need to evidently…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service - excellent. Just attentive enough, but no excessive "How's everything going?" check-ins. Vibe - not cozy or intimate, at least in the main (front) dining area. There are some private,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love french food and although Marche is beautiful, i unfortunately have some reservation for my review. Maybe my expectations were too high, but nevertheless the food was great the service, not so…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't typically eat or crave French food (although some may argue that Marche is more Americanized), but my girl friends and I came here for the $28.95 3-course prix-fixe deal they have on Mondays…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Marche dozens of times over the years but, hadn't since I began Yelping in the fall of last year. Last night, I ate there again. So now I review it. I, like others, have had some…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monday and Wednesday Prix Fix nights are great! You can order any appetizer, entree, and dessert on the menu often for cheaper than the cost of your entree alone. I found the wait staff to be very…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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For the last couple of years, I've been willing to endure the weak service at Marche, because of the fabulous chef there - Paul Wildermuth!! I highly recommend dining there on nights when Chef Wildermuth is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here, my incompetent waiter spilled an entire glass of RED wine on my to-die-for dress. And then when I said I didn't want dessert as a token of apology (read: I wanted my dry…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C'est un bon marche! (it means, " That's a good deal/it's cheap!") Since Scuba Steve and I don't like to plan ahead, we had little time and few options for dinner before the Blackhawks game last week.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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I had such a fabulous meal here last night!!! I've never written a review before, but felt compelled because the food was so fabulous! I went on a weeknight and ordered from the prix fixe menu. SO GOOD! I will...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here with a group of friends for the prix fixe special. $28.95 for three courses - any appetizer, entree, and dessert. The ribeye (asked for medium was more medium-well) was good, the lamb…
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the prix fixe. I had the duck liver mousse for my appetizer and it was strong in a bad way. I am a huge pate and foie gras fan and I have a hard time finding pate's and mousse's that I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if this place is really worth it. However, I DO get why people come here for the prix fixe (had I come there for that, my star-giving might be more generous). We came here for New Years…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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I was very disappointed at the food. It was cold under seasoned. Everybody on the table had the same complain. But I loved the decorations and the service was good.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very pleasant dining experience. The dinner and wine menus had decent offerings, the food was of high quality and flavor, the service was attentive, and the price was just as it should be. A very…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the prix fix menu was a great bargain! i had the beef stroganoff cous cous, which was life changing, followed by the twin filets. the twin filets seemed to be a little overcooked for a "medium"…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Marche and like many others, I would recommend going there on a Monday or Wednesday Pre-Fixe Night rather than spending full price. And besides, it's always fun when you can try out the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for lunch yesterday and it has a fixed priced menu (18.95) and you choose 1 of any appetizer, 1 of any entree, and 1 of any dessert. I ordered the cream of mushroom with truffle oil on…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mondays and Wednesdays is a great deal for the $25 prix-fixe dinner that includes any appetizer, entree and dessert. We started out with the special appetizers for the evening. Mine was a double soup…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was just ok for us and we went on Wednesday for the Prix Fixe night. This is what we had:
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Wife and I went with friends because they had a coupon for a specific day and all the appetizers and main courses were fabulous. well worth the price coupon or not. the service is by far the best…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a happy surprise to have walked in to Prix Fixe menu - It was a great bargain to get a couple of steak dinners and amazing soups with a great dessert! I have been here many, many times and I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was creative, delicious, and beautifully presented. The service was fantastic, and the decor was fun and stimulating. My mom and I went here and got the prix fixe during lunch, which was…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the decor - very French. My food was so-so --Shrimp Madagascar. Portion was too small, and cous cous was too average. Wine menu is wonderful - more Pinot Noir selections that you'd ever want!…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try their prix fixe for a while so I was pretty excited when I finally got to go. Being the fatty that I am, I studied the menu religiously before I got there so I knew what I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars are for the combination of great food and good prix fixe value. Here are a few items to try:
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why didn't the waiter let on that Wednesday is prix fixe night? I had read that it was in reviews, but when I arrived he was evasive and I had to nail him down dead on to get an answer. Not a great…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasantly surprised! I had heard that the service and food weren't so great, but that was not true on our visit. I had the roasted chicken which was totally delicious. Not to mention we had a wine…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre food, mediocre/good service, ambiance is ok. I live two blocks away from Marche, and it took me more than a year to finally dine here. I came here with my two best friends, so the company was…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant! Wonderful ambience yet a little on the dark side. The portions were perfect, I ordered the salmon. The service was great and the staff wasn't pretentious! I will def. go back here…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here 4 times now over the past 8 years- and twice I got sick afterwards. The first time I got sick while we were eating desert and spent 30 minutes in the bathroom- my date had to have…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Going with Dee W. on this one - the Monday/Wed dinner is unbeatable. Price has gone up a bit to $28.95, but the 3 course prix-fixe comes with anything, ANYTHING on the menu, including the specials of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here several times and I am always impressed, including last night's visit. I have tried a wide range of things here; roasted chicken, duck, steak (avec pomme frites), pork (wrapped in bacon,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this restaurant on several occasions, and if you can deal with the noise and large dining room, this is a solid staple restaurant for any occasion. Nothing on the menu is a culinary…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this group of restaurants (opera, red light) but this place was just soo soo. I went here on a date with my mom and her gentlemen friend on a Thursday. Don't ask me why I was even invited. I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i lived in chicago for a little over a month and treated myself to marche 2-3 times a week and ordered from the prix fix menu. (amazingly great deal!! so much food!) ESCARGOT was phenomenal.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally I made it to Marche for the 3 course Prix Fix menu. I went on a Monday night not thinking I would need a reservation, but they were packed. Guess everyone is in on how good it is here. We…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been attending Marche' for nearly 8 years. Although I have seen Marche' during better days or should I say menus, I still feel that the food is exceptional and above all masterfully presented.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I felt like I was stealing when I was here on a Monday night for the Prix Fixe special. We brought friends from out of town here who really enjoyed it as much as we did. I ordered the ribeye steak…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bon jour, mes amis! La Marche est un excellent restaurant. Le service des serveurs est impeccable. Je me demande pourquoi il y a un couscous quotidien spcial. Pourquoi couscous? Notre vin tait…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*Sigh* I wanted to like this place. I really did. I mean it isn't often that a restaurant will allow you to change the reservation from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on a Friday night --- especially when you…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review by stating that I don't even like French food, but I went here with a friend because she wanted to try Marche. And OMG, I'm so glad I did! Everything we had was excellent.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes this place is a steal on pre fix nights. Just went there for the first time last night. I have to say I was not blown away or even impressed by our En tree's. Starters of duck con fit salad and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, I've been there a few times for their prix fixe menu and its absolutely fabulous!!! Where else can you get a three course meal for twenty five bux??? No way..I've spent more at…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor and ambiance here is absolutely wonderful. The French influences in the art and decor are beautiful. Outdoor dining is available as well. The wait staff is friendly and very helpful.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Four of us ate here for a joint b-day celebration. The decor is wonderful, and the music (although a bit loud) was fine. The food was great; we shared the pate and a pear salad -- both were spot-on. We all...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man! we came here on a Wednesday, I believe, when they have a special meal deal- you get an appetizer, any meal off the menu, and any desert for 25 bucks! Great deal if you get something like the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for the price and selection. We came here after Taste of Randolph for drinks and appetizers. As much as I'm a foodie, nothing made me want to eat here or spend that kind of money. I would…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was bloated all Sunday from my meal Saturday night. My beautiful mushroom soup was tasty, but my salmon entree was sitting in a pool of oil. It was nicely seared, but I've had better. I felt a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I sought refuge here after a thunderstorm interrupted our taste of randolph plans. I'm so glad I finally got to try it! The food was delicious although a bit on the pricier side. I had…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rachel and I brought our good for nothing lovely companions (JK) the other night for prix fixe...and I think they are as hooked as we are now. It's not everyday that I get to indulge in my very own…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually I go to Marche to sit at the bar and visit with friends as it is conveniently located in the West Loop where many of my friends live/work. The bartenders are friendly (talk to John or Rob)…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quality French food done to the usual Jerry Kleiner decor palette. The food is good though not as authentic as I'd hoped for. The staff is accommodating but can be a bit rushed at times. I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there a few nights ago with my daughter and some friends. Love the food. They even have kid's menu. The pre-fixe menu for $25 is a bargain. I'll definately be back.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Wednesday $25 prie fixe meal is solid. You can choose one of many appetizers, one main entree, and one unbelievably delicious dessert (except for the ginger ice cream...yuck!) I would recommend…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely would go again. Fun atmosphere that great for a group. Might not intimate if you are looking for a place for two. Food was good and I enjoyed myself. Kitchen is right when you walk in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since Marche's prix fixe menu last night saved me the trouble of doing any math, I'll make up for it now with my review, star by star. 1 for the Alice in Wonderland at the Moulin Rouge decor. I love…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I should have taken Edward H's advice. But I was too greedy to pass up the Wednesday prix fixe menu. So I went. I loved Marche's decor, its whole ambience, its candor.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't beat the 3-course $25 prix fixe menu on Wednesday nights. Any appetizer, any entree, and any dessert. Classic French bistro menu choices. Solid but not spectacular. Sign up for the frequent…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for the prix fixe menu on Monday night, what a great deal! I had the escargot for an appetizer - lemony, buttery, garlic-y and very tender. yum. I had one of the specials for dinner - filet…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the set price menu during the week. It's a great deal. Their dishes are really good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to the Marche prix fixe deal which I was dying to check out. Nothing like complete financial freedom on a menu to make you look like you're a professional competitive eater. Since…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for cocktail receptions in the past and the appetizers were amazing.... I came for dinner, though, and left very unimpressed. My duck wasn't worth the effort required to finish it. For…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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And the food was nothing special, just another trendy restaurant, that has nothing real to offer it's customers other than ambiance, and a message to the wait staff and hostess, your job is to serve your...
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