avec River North

4.7

427 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

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- 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

What 427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

427 Reviews

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Nyssa
VIP
Minneapolis
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Each fish was unique. Some better than others. Not sure it’s worth the hype
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Kevin
Chicago
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hadn’t been in a while, and it wasn’t crowded or noisy for a Friday night. Great food as always, and good service. I feel they need to work on the cocktails. The ones we had sounded better on paper than what we received. I think I’ll be skipping them going forward. Will always return for the food, especially the bacalao with grilled bread.
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Nicole
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. This place has so much to offer for all different palates. We ordered 6 plates to share, albeit full but sooo satisfied!
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gani
Chicago
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 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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Kirby
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 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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Caroline
E. Tennessee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great brunch spot. Such flavorful food and a cool vibe inside. Would be fun for a birthday brunch or celebration meal!
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Arleen
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
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 on December 13, 2024
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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Linda
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
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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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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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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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 427 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

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

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