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avec River North, Chicago, IL

avec River North

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4.8 (535)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 116 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • 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 Heiar, or simply stop by for a delicious cocktail at our expansive bar.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Patel
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

  • mother's day brunch

    May 11, 2025 only
    indulge in a delightful mother's day brunch! join us on sunday, may 11th, from 10 am to 2 pm for a delicious dining experience with all the brunch favorites, plus luxe offerings such as a carving station, pastries from Natalie Saben, and a fruit tower. $50/adult $25/child 12yrs and under
    mother's day brunch Photo

What 535 people are saying

avec River North reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avec River North offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with an inviting ambiance and vibrant energy. Guests rave about "incredible food" with standout dishes like the short rib hummus and bacon-wrapped dates. Service is generally "exceptional," with helpful and friendly staff. Ideal for celebrations or solo dining, it's a "Chicago classic."

535 Reviews
  1. Moshe

    Central Coast4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Remove the service fees. It’s just another way of asking customer to pay more. Customers will pay lower tips as a result .

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  2. Michelle VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend Avec! My friends and I were looking for a good brunch spot and Avec delivered. The coffee service was so beautiful and the food was amazing. My friends raved about the avocado toast and the shakshuka. Plus our server was attentive and really went above and beyond to deliver on a good meal.

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  3. Bruce VIP

    Milwaukee18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well, there were 10 of us and that size group can be tough! 8 had never dined at Avec before! We arrived on time to 3 gracious receptionist/ hostess! Sat immediately and greeted by our kind, welcoming waiter! He was on top of his game and knew what it took to provide proper service! Good Food & Great Wines always helps too! Great Evening, Thanks Team Avec

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  4. christopher VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and food was great. Service was wonderful

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  5. Franco

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juan, our waiter, enhanced our dining experience. He greeted us, acknowledging our anniversary, walked us through the food and beverage menu, gave us key insights on portions and long-time favorites, then an ice cream scoop to seal the deal. We showed up right at 5pm and we were sat right away, greeted, wined n dined, and walked off into the sunset (literally). Food was delicious, service was immaculate, and the ambiance will be replicated in my next home—would highly recommend, but not too much because I would want a table for myself. (5/5)

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  6. Ruth

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was divine, so tasty! The restaurant is beautiful and has a great vibe. I was eating solo but it is a great place for groups. I just didn't give a 5 star because it took long for someone to come take my order. It was a busy day though.

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  7. Eleanor VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Easter brunch was very good. The food was delicious and fresh. My family enjoyed the Mediterranean menu and fresh juices.

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  8. Emer VIP

    Seattle15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really friendly and efficient service and excellent food.

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  9. Laurel VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Avec is consistently great when it comes to food and service. They also allowed us to bring a special wine for a reasonable corkage fee which made the choice of going there easy.

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  10. Anthony

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good spot for a drink and some nibbles. Staff was very friendly.

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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 535 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 116 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for avec River North

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
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Patel
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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