avec River North

4.8

503 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 87 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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

Experiences

easter brunch buffet
$25.00 - $50.00 per person
Apr 20, 2025 only
celebrate easter with an indulgent, all-you-can-eat brunch buffet! enjoy a stunning fruit tower, a decadent selection of housemade pastries and sweet treats, and all your brunch favorites. our full drink menu will be available to complement your meal. gather with family and friends and hop into easter with a feast to remember! from 10 am to 2 pm $50/adult $25/child 12yrs and under

What 503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
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." Guests rave about the inventive menu, featuring standout dishes like chorizo-stuffed dates and short rib hummus. The chic, lively atmosphere adds to the appeal, though the noise level can be high. Perfect for special occasions or casual outings.

503 Reviews

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Nancy
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wish we had an avec in Boston. Everything was amazing. The food, drinks and service. Worth every penny.
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bhav VIP
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and fresh! Best Mediterranean we have ever had! Creative menu and great wine selection.
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Suzy
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place to dine with old friends. Will be back!
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Netty
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with my daughter and her friend. We enjoyed everything very much! Great flavors! Delicious crudo and super delicious hummus as well! We really enjoyed every dish including dessert. Great vibe, service and really beautiful!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorites!! And my go to (always)! LOVE Avec
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Erik VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Drinks are sooo good. Get the prawns they were insane
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Kathryn
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The menu consists of small plates to share, many of which contained ingredients we were unfamiliar with and all of which were really good! We've taken people from out of town there twice this month. The server was very helpful in helping us decide how much to order. The service was very well timed, and we did not feel rushed when our conversation continued after we were too full to eat anymore. The only downside is that is pretty noisy--but that did not prevent us from talking!
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Lindsey
Indiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this was great. The food was fantastic (focaccia, hummus and short rib, dates, olive oil cake). Great wine. Kyle our server was great. There was a snafu when finding our requested bottle of wine took longer and we were offered a complimentary glass while we waited.
avec River NorthResponded 7 days ago
Hi Lindsey, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review. We aim to provide excellent service and happy to hear Kyle met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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Bob VIP
Chicago31 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly attentive servers and staff. Incredible food that was unique and well prepared. Great dessert menu. Close parking
avec River NorthResponded 7 days ago
Hi Bob, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us ! It's wonderful to know that our unique and well-prepared food added to your satisfaction. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable meal!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a long time…flavors were bold and perfectly balanced. Great and well priced wine list and exceptional service.
avec River NorthResponded on March 9, 2025
Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your dinner with us was one of your best yet. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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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 4.8 stars by 503 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 87 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

easter brunch buffet

Menu

What 503 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

Order delivery or takeout

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