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Monday 5pm - 10pm Tuesday 5pm - 10pm Wednesday 5pm - 10pm Thursday 5pm - 11pm Friday 5pm - 11pm Saturday 10am - 1:30pm 5pm - 11pm Sunday 10am - 1:30pm 5pm - 11pm

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Wine-focused Chicago restaurant featuring Midwestern takes on Mediterranean dining classics. avec has been a Chicago favorite for over 19 years.
(2037)

Originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated One Off Hospitality. While wine still remains at avec’s core, the rustic menu features ingredients from valued local purveyors for weekend brunch and dinner service seven days week. The wine list, while extensive, remains moderately priced and draws primarily from boutique vineyards in Southwestern Europe.

10/21/2026

sourdough, grilled whitefish, caper aioli, tomato, and arugula. need we say more?

join us at avec river north from 11am-2pm for a quick lunch or order your favorites on !

10/19/2026

join us on monday, november 2nd at 6:30 pm for an evening celebrating the rich flavors of lebanon and the renowned w**es of chateau musar. 🍷

we’re honored to welcome special guest marc hochar of chateau musar for a five-course communal-style w**e dinner featuring a thoughtfully curated menu inspired by middle eastern flavors, paired with exceptional w**es from lebanon’s bekaa valley.

experience an evening of food, w**e, and conversation celebrating the heritage and craftsmanship behind one of lebanon’s most iconic w**eries.

reserve your seat through the link in our bio.

10/16/2026

before we say goodbye to rooftop season, let’s raise a glass to a few more weekends outside. ✨

join us at bar avec for thoughtfully crafted cocktails, sweeping city views, and the kind of evening that makes you want to stay for just one more round.

10/15/2026

your holiday party, your way. 🥂✨

celebrate the season at avec river north with a festive gathering, a night of great food and drinks, or even your very own casino night! whatever you're dreaming up, we’ll help make it a celebration to remember.

inquire about hosting your holiday event through the link in bio or email [email protected]!

10/14/2026

it’s , and we’re giving a little extra love to the people behind the pastries. ❤️

our incredible pastry team works hard every day to create all the sweet things that make our menus so special. from classic favorites to new creations, there’s a whole lot of care baked into every pastry.

today, we’re celebrating them. thank you for making our days a little sweeter! 🍰

10/10/2026

to everyone running 26.2 miles, cheering from the sidelines, or simply looking for a very good brunch this weekend: we’ll see you at avec.

10/09/2026

marathon weekend + a beautiful chicago weekend? we’ll drink to that. ☀️

join us at bar avec for a post race drink, a little people watching, or just a really good excuse to spend the afternoon outside.

10/07/2026

meet me for lunch. i know a place.

avec river north, naturally. stop in from 11 AM–2 PM or have your favorites delivered with . 🍽️

10/06/2026

the kind of dish that gets everyone reaching across the table. 👀

grilled butcher steak with sesame cashew harissa, roasted corn, and za’atar marinated jimmy nardello peppers. available for lunch and dinner at avec west loop.

10/05/2026

highwood, we’re ready for you. ❤️

reservations are now open at avec highwood! come settle in for dinner, drinks, and the avec experience at our newest location, opening october 29.

reserve your table through the link in bio.

10/02/2026

bar avec is calling your name! 🍸

we’re open through october 12, then just TWO weekends left before rooftop season comes to a close:

📅 october 15–17
📅 october 22–24

make your reservation, grab a cocktail, and soak up those last rooftop nights with us.

10/01/2026

honored to share that our w**e director and general manager, claire mcdonal, has been named a finalist for sommelier of the year at the 2027 jean banchet awards. 🍷

we are deeply humbled by the recognition and incredibly proud of claire and all she brings to our team. her passion for w**e, thoughtful approach to hospitality, and dedication to creating memorable experiences for our guests are felt in everything she does.

congratulations, claire! We’re so lucky to have you leading the way and raising a glass with us.

09/30/2026

we’re THRILLED to share that avec has retained its spot on list of “where to eat in chicago right now.” ❤️

the piece says, “a night at avec still feels like attending chicago’s coolest after-hours dinner party,” with a little extra love for our bacon wrapped, chorizo stuffed dates and focaccia.

we’ll take that. come join the dinner party. 🥂

09/29/2026

it’s , so don’t forget about the classic: the espresso martini! ☕️🍸

stop by avec river north and celebrate with us. cheers!

09/25/2026

brunch tip you’ll want to know: add the smoked salmon. 🐟

trust us on this one. add it to our “deluxe” focaccia with taleggio, fresh ricotta, truffle oil, and herbs. available at both locations for weekend brunch!

Address

615 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL
60661

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 10pm
Tuesday	5pm - 10pm
Wednesday	5pm - 10pm
Thursday	5pm - 11pm
Friday	5pm - 11pm
Saturday	10am - 1:30pm
	5pm - 11pm
Sunday	10am - 1:30pm
	5pm - 11pm

Website

http://www.avecrestaurant.com/

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