avec River North

4.7

414 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Lively

located in the heart of River North, avec features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics under the culinary direction of James Beard award-winning chef, Paul Kahan and executive chef Dylan Patel. pair your meal with an incredible array of carefully chosen wines curated by wine director Bret Haire, or simply stop by for a delicious cocktail at our expansive bar.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 736-1778
Website
http://www.avecrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
W Erie & N La Salle
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
- 5 minute walk from Chicago & Franklin Station Brown/Purple Line Stop<br />- 1 minute walk from LaSalle & Erie Bus Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

holiday brunch!
$50.00 per person
Dec 21, 2024 only
join us for a festive brunch buffet featuring avec's signature dishes, including papas bravas, pqm pork belly and sausage, and french toast. treat yourself with a selection of fresh pastries and enjoy a carving station for an elevated experience. holiday-themed cocktails will be available alongside our classic drink menu to complete the celebration. perfect for gathering with friends and family! *please note, our standard menu will not be available during buffet brunch*

What 414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Avec River North offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "impeccable service." The Mediterranean-inspired menu boasts creative dishes like chorizo-stuffed dates, perfectly paired with expertly crafted cocktails. While the ambiance is lively, it can be noisy. Overall, Avec is a top choice for those seeking "delicious" and "memorable" culinary adventures in Chicago.

414 Reviews

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Becky
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another wonderful meal at Avec! The service was outstanding and the food was delicious.
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Mikhail
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Observe negative dynamic comparing with what have experienced 1 year ago…
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Philip
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. Stars of the meal were the endive salad and baklava.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server jordi was incredible!! Such a great experience
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Rachael
Dallas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious. A fantastic cocktail and wine list. We will dream of having this evening and meal again. This was a wonderful experience and the date night we needed. Get the chorizo bacon wrapped dates. They are divine.
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meagan
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, but the staff made the experience. I have Celiac disease, and the staff worked with me--even cooking my items in separate spaces--to ensure I didn't get sick. The pork shoulder and the woodfired calamari were the favorites. Absolutely wonderful.
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Max
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was a little cold and we were seated at the bar even though many more desirable tables were available because it was late.
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Dilavar
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Good food, good ambience, slow service. May not go back.
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Suru
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have frequently enjoyed dining at Avec and Avec north. But recently we have found the food at Avec North exciting, innovative, complex and delightfully delicious The service is excellent ; every one has been very helpful Avec North should get at least a star in Michelin guide
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Kelly
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall, I throughly enjoyed Avec. And will be back again. But there were hits and misses. 2 out of 3 dishes we had were incredible. The last was okay. But I was really expecting 3 of 3 to be incredible. We had… Medjool Dates (Incredible. A fusion between a traditional bacon wrapped date and meatballs) The tagliatelle with beef and olives (Okay. Good pasta but bland with little beef) Slow roasted pork shoulder (Incredible. An innovative combination of complex flavors you don’t see in a typical pork shoulder dish) Atmosphere was contemporary and comfortable. There’s a moderate amount of noise and you can feel energy in the room which is nice. And we still found it easy to hear each other and converse, which was also nice. My biggest knock was the service. Waiter was friendly but we found ourselves constantly looking for him. Also they include a hospitality fee and their auto tip includes the fee in the subtotal (ex: The automatic 20% tip includes fees in the subtotal not food & drink by itself)… And overcharging for lack luster service is “disappointing” to say the least. All said, i do recommend Avec. And will be back again.
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FAQs

avec River North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 736-1778.

avec River North is rated 4.7 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
W Erie & N La Salle
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
- 5 minute walk from Chicago & Franklin Station Brown/Purple Line Stop- 1 minute walk from LaSalle & Erie Bus Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.avecrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 736-1778

avec River North

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

holiday brunch!

Menu

What 414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does avec River North offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is avec River North restaurant rated?

Is avec River North currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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