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avec River North, Chicago, IL

avec River North

4.8
4.8
499 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 108 times today
  • 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
  • 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

What 499 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.

499 Reviews
  1. Netty

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Kathryn

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Lindsey

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 1 day 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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  5. Bob VIP

    Chicago31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 1 day 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely wonderful, great food and excellent service!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the people was excellent . Great place to go
    avec River NorthResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and found our food, service, and value to be excellent. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Lilit VIP

    London32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service at the bar was outstanding- the two gentlemen were professional and nice. They made sure I was well taken care of, and even swapped a dish for me. The food was very good but the starter portions are large- better for sharing. They have a distinct loves for olives on this menu :) (they were great olives). The handmade pasta was very good, I tried the ricotta ravioli after the endive salad starter (highly recommend both). They definitely favor an al-dente cook (read: pasta might not be soft enough for some, but I enjoyed it). The dessert was okay, but nothing special. I went on a Sunday evening, so it was pretty quiet.
    avec River NorthResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Lilit! We're so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience at Avec River North. It's great to know that our service and the quality of our dishes met your expectations. We're also glad you enjoyed our specialties, especially the handmade pasta and the olives. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  10. MatthewB VIP

    Chicago67 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything is so delicious, and so simple. The service is always great, and I’ve never had a bad meal here
    avec River NorthResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Matthew B, Thank you so much for your kind words and the perfect ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our simple yet delicious dishes, and that our service met your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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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 499 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 108 times today

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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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