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Marisol at the MCA
205 E Pearson St
Chicago, IL 60611
Marisol guests receive validation for $20 parking in the MCA garage. Inquire at the host stand for validation.
HOURS
Marisol Restaurant & Bar
Mon: Closed
Tue–Fri: 11 am–2 pm
Tue–Fri: 5:30–9 pm
Sat & Sun: 10:30 am–2 pm
The Counter
Mon: Closed
Tue: 10 am–7 pm
Wed–Sun: 10 am–4 pm
Tue–Fri: 4–6 pm (bar only)
CONTACT
Phone
312-799-3599
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Restaurant Namesake
Marisol is named for Venezuelan-American artist Marisol (1930–2016), a star of the New York art scene and friend of Andy Warhol. Marisol’s iconoclasm and glamour, combined with her international outlook, make her a fitting inspiration for the MCA’s new restaurant.
Marisol’s gift of the sculpture Six Women in 1968 started the MCA’s collection. As a nod to our namesake, some of the items featured on the menu are inspired by the artist’s favorite dishes.
The art.
The MCA commissioned British artist Chris Ofili to design an immersive art environment for Marisol. The centerpiece of this permanent commission is a vibrant wall painting in the private dining room that inspired the restaurant’s gem-toned color scheme.
Born in Manchester, England, Ofili represented Britain in the 50th Venice Biennale in 2003, and won the prestigious Turner Prize in 1998. His work, which has been exhibited and collected internationally, draws on a wide range of sources including jazz and hip-hop, poetry, and the Bible.
The chef
The creative spirit behind the restaurant is celebrated Chicagoan Jason Hammel, Executive Chef and owner of the award-winning Lula Café in Chicago’s Logan Square. In 2024, Hammel and Lula Café earned a James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality.
Known for his trailblazing seasonal cuisine, Hammel made Lula Café a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement. He was one of the first chefs to source local, organic ingredients and build close relationships with Midwestern farmers, emphasizing freshness and seasonality and adding creative new dishes every week.
Jason Hammel. Photo credit: Jeff Marini.
The counter
Visit us for coffee, tea, snacks, and select menu items at the Counter.