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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.

11/02/2026

monday looks better with pasta on the table.

join us at avec highwood for squid ink ziti with amatriciana sauce, fresh squid, and lemon agrumato.

10/31/2026

one of our smash-hit dishes at avec highwood. ❤️

dry-aged bone-in ribeye with porcini butter, arugula, and grilled lemon. a must-order for your visit this opening weekend!

10/30/2026

an evening worth gathering around the table for. 🍷

on monday, november 2, at 6:30 PM, join us for a five-course w**e dinner celebrating the flavors of the midddle east and the storied w**es of château musar.

marc hochar joins us for this special experience, bringing the history and heritage of his family’s iconic lebanese w**ery to the table. each course will be served communal-style, with a menu inspired by middle eastern cuisine and paired with distinctive w**es from lebanon’s bekaa Valley.

reserve your spot through the link in our bio.

10/29/2026

the day is finally here! after months of planning, building, and countless hours of hard work, we’re excited to officially open the doors to avec highwood. as our first restaurant concept on the north shore, this opening marks a meaningful milestone for our team and an exciting new chapter for avec.

bringing a restaurant to life takes a village, and we’re grateful to everyone who poured their time, talent, and heart into making this a reality. from custom-designed seating by sandler and thoughtfully selected textiles from our longtime collaborator gregg fishman of three generations of to sculptural lighting by greg kay and his team at , every detail was considered with love and care.

the space was brought to life through the vision of james beard award-winning designer, friend and long-time collaborator of over 30 years thomas schlesser. working alongside hailey brown, architect of record at present future architects. we’re especially grateful to our general contractor, , including jim dravilas, brett neuberg, and ben neuberg, for helping bring that vision to life. custom furniture by WACO industries, with mike and frank troccoli, adds even more character and soul to the space. an extra thank you to anna maria and ester viti of viti insurance group.

this project would not have been possible without the many skilled tradespeople, artisans, and contractors who worked behind the scenes to bring every detail together. a thank you to prairie plumbing, denning HVAC, ilya bronstein, dexter electric, michael kautz flooring, marco from imperial brush, tuscany carpentry, ark glass, manny from MS glass, jacob shapiro from vero millwork, lloyd natof our framer, edge electrical systems, aleck plumbing, core concrete, brennan masonry, A1 roofing, sanchez paving, and D5 iron.

working with such talented people to create a space that feels so welcoming was an important part of bringing our restaurant to life. we’re proud of what we’ve built together and can’t wait to welcome you in and become part of this community. lastly, we extend heartfelt acknowledgment to the village of highwood for believing in us.

10/28/2026

we’ve had the honor of welcoming friends and family through the doors of avec highwood over the past few evenings, sharing a first taste of what’s to come. we’re so grateful for the support, excitement, and familiar faces as we get ready to welcome everyone to the table 🤍

we can’t wait to welcome you in. reserve your table now through the link in our bio!

10/27/2026

what an incredible saturday at avec river north! 🥂

we were honored that chose avec river north as the venue for its final evening in chicago, bringing together an exceptional lineup of chefs for a night of thoughtful cooking, extraordinary bottles, and great company.

thank you for letting us be part of such a memorable celebration of ch*****ne, food, and the joy of sharing a bottle around the table.

10/26/2026

BIG NEWS! More room at the table.

Our second-floor is now available for standard dining reservations everyday, offering more space to gather and additional non-communal seating options. As patio season winds down, we're making room for more of you to join us.

Please note that availability is subject to private dining bookings.

10/25/2026

a little avec love, live from the stage 🎶

you never know who you’ll find at the table! we loved having of the beastie boys join us at avec west loop during his time in chicago 🤍

10/24/2026

last call for rooftop season! 🍸

today is your last chance to join us at bar avec before we close for the season. meet us upstairs for one final round, rooftop views, and a proper send-off to the season!

10/23/2026

a little something special is on the menu. 🍽️

is back in chicago, and we’re celebrating with a wood oven-roasted lasagne featuring dark cocoa pasta, koginut squash, pecorino, and preserved chanterelles.

founded by , row 7 grows vegetables with flavor at the forefront, bringing new possibilities to the plate. we’re putting their koginut squash in the spotlight for a seasonal dish you won’t want to miss.

available for dinner at avec river north october 23–29. come get a taste! 🍽️

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]!

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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