avec

avec Wine-focused Chicago restaurant featuring Midwestern takes on Mediterranean dining classics. avec has been a Chicago favorite for over 19 years.
(2042)

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.

don’t know what to order for brunch this labor day weekend? avec river north has you covered 👀start with a matcha-chacha...
09/04/2026

don’t know what to order for brunch this labor day weekend? avec river north has you covered 👀

start with a matcha-chacha, grab the sumac-glazed pork belly for the table, and finish things off with the very delicious smothered lamb & cheese melt. trust us, you can thank us later.

book your table now!

we loved being part of max & william’s beautiful wedding reception! 🤍✨from the food and drinks to the celebration shared...
09/03/2026

we loved being part of max & william’s beautiful wedding reception! 🤍✨

from the food and drinks to the celebration shared around the table, we were so happy to help bring their special day to life at bar avec. cheers to the newlyweds and all the love, laughter, and good times! 🥂

planning a wedding, bridal shower, engagement party, birthday, corporate gathering, or just looking for a reason to get everyone together? we’d love to help make your next event feel just as special.

have an event coming up? link in bio to learn more!

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09/02/2026

labor day weekend is the perfect excuse to grab cocktails on the bar avec rooftop. 🍸

beautiful views, great cocktails, and a long weekend ahead. not much more you can ask for.

book your reservation now and make the most of the long weekend! ☀️

claire mcdonal has run the wine program at avec since 2023, and this is the shortest distance between her cellar and you...
09/01/2026

claire mcdonal has run the wine program at avec since 2023, and this is the shortest distance between her cellar and your table.

pick the shape that fits: two bottles chosen as a surprise, two reds if that’s where you live, or four across styles when you want more room to explore. add claire’s cellar pick and you’re into genuinely rare territory — cult producers, high-end bottles, allocations that don’t make it to the floor. sparkling one month, skin-contact the next.

members also get first look at avec wine dinners, and every box arrives with the context to taste what claire tastes.

explore the club and join today at the link in bio.

one more reason to order pasta tonight. 🍝introducing our new handmade tagliatelle with eggplant conserva, fenugreek, and...
08/31/2026

one more reason to order pasta tonight. 🍝

introducing our new handmade tagliatelle with eggplant conserva, fenugreek, and ricotta salata. now serving at avec river north and available for delivery on .

new on the menu at avec river north 🥗our niçoise salad with heirloom vegetables, whipped taramasalata, soft egg, and kal...
08/31/2026

new on the menu at avec river north 🥗

our niçoise salad with heirloom vegetables, whipped taramasalata, soft egg, and kalamata vinaigrette. fresh, vibrant, and made for the end of summer.

come give it a try and join us at avec river north!

a little something sweet for your weekend brunch plans. 🍞✨our wood oven-baked French toast is served with fresh ricotta,...
08/28/2026

a little something sweet for your weekend brunch plans. 🍞✨

our wood oven-baked French toast is served with fresh ricotta, fruit compote, mint and almonds. come make a morning of it at avec west loop, brunch is served from 10am - 2pm.

it’s that time of year again! 🌽🍷join us sunday, september 13 at 6 pm for a six-course communal-style dinner celebrating ...
08/27/2026

it’s that time of year again! 🌽🍷

join us sunday, september 13 at 6 pm for a six-course communal-style dinner celebrating the vibrant flavors of summer and the bounty of the midwest. each course highlights seasonal produce from farms across illinois, michigan, wisconsin, and indiana, paired with thoughtful selections of wine from local producers.

gather around the table, raise a glass, and savor the best of the season. 🍽️✨

08/24/2026

A staple of the avec table. 🍯

our deluxe focaccia brings together taleggio, truffle oil and fresh herbs, with one very important finishing touch: a drizzle of honey. trust us on this one.

friday? rooftop? cocktails? and warm weather?!yeah, we think that’s a pretty perfect equation. see you at bar avec 😉
08/21/2026

friday? rooftop? cocktails? and warm weather?!

yeah, we think that’s a pretty perfect equation. see you at bar avec 😉

happy 🥓there's no better way to celebrate than with our chorizo stuffed medjool wrapped dates. smoky, savory, sweet, a...
08/20/2026

happy 🥓

there's no better way to celebrate than with our chorizo stuffed medjool wrapped dates. smoky, savory, sweet, and an avec favorite for a reason.

come celebrate the day with us, we'll save you a seat. ✨

a classic for a reason. happy ! our potato & salted cod brandade has been an avec favorite for years, served with garli...
08/19/2026

a classic for a reason. happy !

our potato & salted cod brandade has been an avec favorite for years, served with garlic crostini and fresh chives. some things are worth keeping on the menu. 🥔

we’re so excited to be opening avec highwood! ✨interested in joining our team? stay tuned for more details on how you ca...
08/17/2026

we’re so excited to be opening avec highwood! ✨

interested in joining our team? stay tuned for more details on how you can be a part of it! 🫶

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

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