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avec River North, Chicago, IL

avec River North

4.7
4.7
413 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 97 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 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 736-1778
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • holiday brunch!

    US$50.00 per person

    21 Dec 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

What 413 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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.

413 Reviews
  1. Philip

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Madelein

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    A homeless person entered the restaurant and harassed my father. He asked us us for “hundreds of dollars”. We were terrified and the restaurant let homeless people in. They can clearly see the homeless person entering the restaurant in the surveillance cameras. This incident ruined my appetite. The food didn’t taste so great and is too acidic. The only dish I thought was good is the chicken for $42, but the restaurant should reduce the levels of acidic foods in the dishes. I will not visit here because the security is not good and the restaurant let homeless people in the restaurant. The cabbage was extremely burnt and unsafe for consumption due to high rates of harmful compounds such as acrylamide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. I knew that the cabbage was cooked in coal fire but you outweigh the legitimate amounts of burnt aromatic compounds that are considered safe for consumption. If the restaurant respected me as their customer, I would tell them in private about my food review. However, the manager never bothered to apologize for the incident with the homeless harassing me. This is uncalled for and I was worried for my safety.
    avec River NorthResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about the experience you had during your visit. We take the safety and comfort of our guests very seriously. We understand your frustration with the lack of communication from the manager, and we want to ensure this is addressed properly. A manager will be reaching out to you directly to discuss your experience further and work toward a resolution. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to restore your confidence.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Rachael

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. meagan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 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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  6. Max

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  7. Dilavar

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 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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  8. Suru

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 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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  9. Kelly

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 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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  10. Kyle

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tagine is always the best. Service was quick and attentive.

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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 413 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 97 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 &amp; N La Salle
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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