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avec River North, Chicago, IL

avec River North

4.7
4.7
423 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
A photo of avec River North restaurant

avec River North

4.7
$30 and under
Mediterranean
River North (Chicago)

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 &amp; Franklin Station Brown/Purple Line Stop<br />- 1 minute walk from LaSalle &amp; 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!

    $25.00 - $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*
    holiday brunch! Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 423 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 is a vibrant culinary hotspot offering "amazing food, cocktails, and service." Known for its Mediterranean-inspired dishes, the restaurant impresses with "beautifully presented" plates bursting with flavor. The "staff is outstanding," contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. It's a top choice for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.

423 Reviews

  1. gani

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I barely write bad reviews bit this was a bad one unfortunately. We are regulars at the Avec west loop, which is great. River North location was a big disappointment. We waited for almost 10-15 min for our waiter to come and get the order. Noone came to ask. The place was half empty. Food was ok, service and ambiance were terrible. They should learn from how things are done in their west loop location.

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  2. Kirby

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some really interesting dishes for brunch. We liked the atmosphere, too—very convivial on a Sunday between 10 am to noon.

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  3. Arleen

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The server repeated my order correctly. But only brought two out of three of our entrées. He completely forgot about the third entrée. Which came about 10 minutes after the others. No accommodation was made for this failure to bring my entrée. I have heard such good things about this restaurant, and some of the food was extremely flavorful, some of it had no taste at all, and some of it just had too much going on to even enjoy it. We won’t be back.
    avec River NorthResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Arleen! We're sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. It's disappointing to know that we fell short in providing the right amount of attention to your entrée. We take pride in our service and food quality and it's disappointing to hear that some of your dishes didn't meet your expectations. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  4. Linda

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. We were celebrating a birthday. Service was outstanding and food very original. Many options for different tastes.

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  5. Isaac

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Especially on a Sunday. The food was spectacular.

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  6. Michelle

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious evening at Avec. Our servers were attentive and the dishes were all scruptious. We particularly enjoyed the endive salad, the stuffed dates, and the chicken thighs. Sadly, we were too full to try desserts!

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  7. Mary

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    open space and low noise level very pleasant for conversation good service original menu and great food, a good brunch menu that is different

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  8. Madison

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great mimosas and nice food. Beautiful atmosphere.

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  9. Becky

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    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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  10. Mikhail

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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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 423 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of avec River North restaurant

avec River North

4.7
$30 and under
Mediterranean
River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for avec River North

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
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