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4.3 (2.6k reviews)
PriceyMediterranean
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Donuts
Scott S.

Tight seating but pleasant space. We cane for breakfast and it was very nice. Coffees and lattes are very good. We had the chorizo stuffed method dates, fantastic! Grilled shrimp yummy. Deluxe focaccia very good with smoked salmon. Spiced tomato shakeups was outrageous. French toast excellent. We also had the donuts which were quite good. Nut butter square was tasty. Delicious meal. I would come here again without question.

Hummus & Pita
Shashank S.

Wife and I had a great time at Avec. Reserved a dinner for two before seeing a McCartney concert at United Center. Very busy place and there is seating at tables and at the bar. We were seated on stools at the bar. We were able to get in before happy hour ended (3:30-5:30) to get some appetizers and drinks to start. Chickpeas hummus platter and a selection of marinated olives with ciabatta. I enjoyed my crisp and refreshing local draft beer Kölsch beer by Dovetail Brewery Service was friendly and they took the time to explain how dishes were prepared and what was in them if you had any questions. My rotisserie chicken shawarma with pickled peppers, charred lemon, fermented chili sauce, garlic toum and hearth baked pita was excellent and delicious. Definitely would order it again. There was enough left over to take home also.

Glazed Donuts
Mark J.

Avec offers a small, curated menu that does exactly what a good brunch spot should give you just enough variety without overwhelming you. The family-style setup made the whole experience feel communal. The standout for me was the pork belly. Glazed, incredibly tender, and practically melted the moment it hit your mouth. The donuts were another highlight. Great chew, and that salted finish was the perfect counterbalance to the sweet glaze. Simple but executed really well. Service was attentive and friendly. Fair warning it does get tight inside, but once you're settled in, it's cozy rather than cramped. Looking forward to coming back for dinner to see what they're doing on that side of the menu. Highly recommend if you're looking for a brunch spot that keeps things focused and delivers. -Mr.

Blueberry corn gelato
Anna H.

Gosh I wish I took more photos because this place was flavor town. The pizza carbonara was out of this world as well as the short rib hummus. Even this blueberry corn gelato was outstanding. Definitely do your tastebuds a favor and try this place. It's kinda expensive but worth it.

Inside
Vicky H.

Came for a Sunday brunch early in the morning -- Overall experience was good, service was friendly and the ambiance was cozy. It is not a huge place so reservation is definitely recommended. The portion for the plates are pretty generous, great for sharing and trying several of them. Highlights of the meal: Chorizo stuffed dates was delicious, love the sweet and savory combo! Sumac glazed pork belly was tasty, although I would have loved them to be fattier! Grilled butcher steak was perfectly cooked (medium rare) and flavorful. Lowlights: the seasonal apple cranberry brioche was just okay, tasted like a store bought pastry, nothing special. The deluxe focaccia had good flavor but not worth the $24. The brunch ended with the affogato, which was wonderful! There were many other items on thr menu that looked good. I would definitely return to try more!

Butcher steak
Salinda N.

Went to the recommended West Loop location. I was looking for a great restaurant to be my last Chicago dinner. Originally wanted to try out a steakhouse and saw a post of someone comparing this particular steakhouse and Avec. What they wrote made me ultimately choose Avec: "You can find a steakhouse anywhere, but Avec is only in Chicago." Well, after eating at Avec, I can say that was such an exaggeration. Ordered the "deluxe" focaccia (taleggio cheese, truffle oil, fresh herbs) and the grilled butcher steak (burnt eggplant, sungold tomatoes, shishito peppers and za'atar). Saw posts saying the focaccia was ''INSANELY GOOD." I have no idea why people made it seem like this focaccia was going to make me rethink everything in my life. The steak was fine. The eggplant in this dish does not pair well with steak in my opinion. The place itself looked nice though and service was good. The food just wasn't to my taste.

Sweet Potatoes
Maggie K.

Absolutely loved that we could make reservations for a weekday lunch; as a group of 5, it can be a gamble trying to get a table large enough at some of the other amazing restaurants that don't do reservations. while the Senior area isn't very big, it's pretty neat that it's quite communal and intimate. Every single thing we ordered tasted amazing, the flavors were perfectly balanced, and the quality exceptional. Our server was quite lovely as well, attentive and able to get us what we needed when asked. Every single thing we ate was good, you really can't go wrong. I love that their menu isn't extensive because it allows a focus on quality. We had a kiddo with us and she ended up just getting the lamb burger with this jam on the side so that it wasn't too spicy and it was perfect. This, coupled with the lunch prix fixe, rewards program. and the fab cocktails means that we will be back!

Raspberry Rose Brioche Bun
Jesse P.

I was really excited to try this place, but unfortunately it didn't fully meet my expectations. My brother and I came for brunch during Restaurant Week. We both ordered the raspberry rose brioche bun, and while the flavor was pleasant, it ended up being quite dry and felt comparable to a grocery-store pastry rather than something special. The Restaurant Week menu itself was fairly limited, but the lamb burger stood out to me so I gave it a try. The flavor was good overall, however it was overly salty, as were the chips that came with it, which was disappointing. On a positive note, the service was very good. They checked our coats before seating us, and our server was attentive throughout the meal. The restaurant is smaller than I expected, but it's a nice, cozy space with beautiful wood details. I probably wouldn't recommend this spot specifically for Restaurant Week, but I'd be open to giving it another chance and trying something different on the menu. Part of me feels like I may have just ordered the wrong dish.

Coal Roasted Cabbage
Clarissa C.

Wow Avec is so impressive!! I get why it's so popular, and I genuinely found every dish sooo tasty. Please note that all the tables are communal, and we were sat incredibly close to the people next to us. But perhaps this adds to the atmosphere and vibe! But don't expect your convos to be completely private. Chorizo-stuffed medjool dates - comes with bacon and a piquillo pepper tomato sauce - loveddddd how flavorful this was and the rich contrast of the slightly sweet dates with the tangy tomato sauce and the salty chorizo. We got the half portion which comes with 2, and these genuinely were so surprising!! Potato and salted cod brandade - comes with garlic crostini and chives - the garlic crostini was soo flavorful and just so crunchy even after sitting out for a while. This brandade was like a rich potato soup with a hint of cod, I couldn't stop eating it. Grilled butcher steak - loved the Brussels sprouts, but the steak was a bit too chewy. Coal roasted cabbage (half portion) - the basmati rice and black lentil combo was quite good. The cabbage itself was very moist and juicy with a rich yogurt. Whole roasted branzino - GOSH SO GOOD!! This was slightly fried and served with fava beans. This was the most perfectly cooked fish I've had in so long - which is crazy because branzino overcooks so easily. Overall, this was actually amazing. Bravo!!

Chorizo-Stuffed Medjool Dates
Elellta T.

Amazing experience at Avec. Came for restaurant week brunch and every single thing was a hit. The service was excellent our server was attentive and helpful. Each course was delicious starting with the brioche, then tried the dates (not on RW brunch menu) but came recommend by our server and it was incredibly flavorful we left the restaurant still talking about those dates! The mains were also great, the lamb burger was so fresh (did not taste lamb-y if you know you know) and the polenta and grilled shrimp were equally delicious. The restaurant was clean and minimal, they did a great job optimizing the small space. Loved everything about Avec!

Enjoying an excellent lunch with a glass of wine
Dale A.

I enjoyed the atmosphere and impeccable attention to detail. I enjoyed a lunch which included soup that was delicious and not overwhelming in size finishing with baklava. Definitely will return to try dinner.

Chorizo-Stuffed Medjool Dates
Siena F.

Very cute and cozy spot set away from the craziness of the loop -- stopped by for dinner with a friend and loved everything we ate. The service was prompt as well. The restaurant inside is super loud, so wouldn't recommend for a first date or something along those lines, but great just for the ambiance or girls night. For the food, we had the hummus & pita (which isn't served with enough pita bread but that's a small gripe), the chorizo dates, chicken shawarma and the cheese plate. For the serving sizes, I did think it was a little overpriced. But overall would go back.

Cabbage with lentil rice
Abhishek M.

Even though, I live a stone's throw away from Avec, I hadn't eaten here in many years and certainly not written a review from when I used to dine here regularly around 2010-2012. I am so glad I got to eat last night. I attended a private dinner in their upstairs space (just the opposite of the communal dining experience downstairs). We had our own very knowledgeable bartender and server from Greece who was a lot of fun to engage with. We also had Chef Flavio who prepared all our food by himself in their upstairs kitchen. So impressive. Thank you both for a great meal. Now on to the food. Our host had picked out all the food in advance and we got to try their hummus & pita, the endive salad, the steak, the prawns, the lentil rice with cabbage and the whole fish in coconut and tamarind sauce. See my picture of our menu for ingredient details of each item. There wasn't one thing that our table didn't enjoy. We also had some younger dining guests joining us and there was also pizza (off menu) for them that I got to try and even that was so good.

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Is it dressy? Can I wear hiking pants? (They're clean! But I'm on a road trip)

No, I doubt you will be turned away! It is a pretty casual establishment.

Is there valet parking?

No valet parking but there is street parking available with ParkChicago

Do they take walk-ins?

Yes but long waits

Is there a corkage fee at Avec?

They have a full bar and I don't think have BYOB

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