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avec River North, Chicago, IL

avec River North

4.8
4.8
504 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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 & Franklin Station Brown/Purple Line Stop- 1 minute walk from LaSalle & Erie Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly

Experiences

  • easter brunch buffet

    US$25.00 - US$50.00 per person

    20 Apr 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
    easter brunch buffet photo

What 504 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

504 Reviews
  1. 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.
    avec River NorthResponded today
    Hi Nancy, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Your appreciation for our food, drinks, and service means a lot. While we don’t have a location in Boston, we hope to welcome you back soon.

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  2. Kara

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible food, great service. Zero complaints! We had the bread board, lamb kefta burger, avocado toast, and 3 other plates that I cannot recall at our table and everybody loved their food. We also enjoyed the bottomless mimosas. Great time!
    avec River NorthResponded today
    Hi Kara, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our food and service, as well as the bottomless mimosas. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. 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.
    avec River NorthResponded today
    Hi Bhav, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Mediterranean cuisine and found our menu creative. Our team works hard to curate a great selection of wines to complement our dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional dining experience!

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  4. 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!
    avec River NorthResponded today
    Hi Suzy, thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. It’s always a pleasure to welcome guests reconnecting with old friends. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  5. Netty

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 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!
    avec River NorthResponded today
    Hey Netty, We're over the moon to hear that you and your daughter had such a wonderful time! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our flavors and found our dishes to be delicious. We're also glad that you appreciated the service and the atmosphere. We strive to create a great vibe for our guests, and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable dining experience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorites!! And my go to (always)! LOVE Avec
    avec River NorthResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that we are one of your favorite go to spots in Chicago. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Erik VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 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
    avec River NorthResponded today
    Hi Erik, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We love to hear that you enjoyed our drinks and found the prawns to be exceptional. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful experience!

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  8. Kathryn

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 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!
    avec River NorthResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Kathryn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our small plates and found the flavors to your liking. It's great to know that our team was able to assist you in making your selections. We understand that noise can sometimes be a bit of a hindrance, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to see you again soon.

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  9. Lindsey

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 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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  10. Bob VIP

    Chicago31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 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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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 504 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 77 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
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly
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