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bar avec, Chicago, IL

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4.6 (73)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
640 N La Salle Dr 8th floor, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Located on the 8th floor of 640 N Lasalle Drive. Inspired by the leisurely style of dining and imbibing found at casual seaside diners in coastal Spanish & Portuguese towns dotting the Iberian Peninsula, bar avec takes that charm and combines it with sweeping rooftop views of Chicago’s magnificent downtown skyline.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 736-1740
  • Website
    http://baravec.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Patel
  • Private party facilities
    Bar Avec is an open-air rooftop concept within One Off Hospitality’s collective ofaward-winning restaurants and bars, located on the 8th floor of 640 N Lasalle Drive.Bar Avec combines coastal mediterranean charm and combines with sweeping viewsof Chicago’s magnificent downtown skyline. Email daniellecoughlin@avecrestaurant.com to plan today!
  • Location
    640 N La Salle Dr 8th floor, Chicago, IL 60654
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    W Erie & N La Salle
  • Parking details
    None
  • 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, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Menu

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What 73 people are saying

bar avec 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Great for scenic views

  • Chicago

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Chicago

    Great for scenic views

  • Chicago

    Good for special occasions

73 Reviews

  1. MichaelP

    New York City13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Noisy and hectic, but the food was interesting and well worth the price. The check in process was more than a bit pretentious.

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  2. Cosmo

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, fantastic service, and perfectly portioned food for sharing!

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  3. Sydney VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar Avec is a fan favorite. The light bites are delicious but their list of cocktails is even better along with a beautiful skyline city view. I was a bit nervous it would be cold because it wasn’t warm outside, but they do a great job of keeping the rooftop heated so you don’t even notice.

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  4. Katie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a cloudy, cold rainy day so will definitely have to come back when it’s warm and nice outside

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  5. Cullen

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite rooftop bars. The views are amazing and it’s always an energetic atmosphere right up till closing. Service is great, food is delicious! Highly recommend the lamb quesabirria with green chermoula.

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  6. Georgia

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Beautiful setting and yummy food and drink= ALL GOOD.

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  7. Adam VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails and nice views! Will definitely be back!!

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  8. eric

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was far better than I even expected and the service was outstanding. It’s hard to beat this beautiful location. 

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kind staff, Beautiful views and great shareables!

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  10. France

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible service. No attention to customers. Food strange.

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FAQs

bar avec is rated 4.6 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for bar avec

640 N La Salle Dr 8th floor, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W Erie & N La Salle
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • 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, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://baravec.com/
  • Phone number
    (312) 736-1740
  • Private party facilities
    Bar Avec is an open-air rooftop concept within One Off Hospitality’s collective ofaward-winning restaurants and bars, located on the 8th floor of 640 N Lasalle Drive.Bar Avec combines coastal mediterranean charm and combines with sweeping viewsof Chicago’s magnificent downtown skyline. Email daniellecoughlin@avecrestaurant.com to plan today!
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