When everyone's least favorite dish of the night is the chorizo-stuffed dates, you know the food was excellent! We went for a girls night and ordered too much food. We were a group of 4 moderately hungry people and most of us hadn't been back to Avec in 1-5 years, so we wanted to try everything! We had the nectarines with labneh cheese, chorizo-stuffed dates, short rib hummus, whole fish with basmati rice and toasted almonds, and the half chicken shawarma. I am surprised to say, my favorite dish was the chicken. I usually stray away from chicken because it can be dry or bland, but the chicken shawarma had great flavor, unique and rich. I really enjoyed the lemon on it. The short rib hummus was a lot bigger than everyone expected, but I suppose it made sense given the cost ($34). There were 4-5 pieces of short rib on a shallow bed of hummus. It was so delicious, we are all glad we got it, but it wasn't the bowl of hummus with bits of short rib that we expected. It was worth the price, but make sure to set your expectations accordingly. A lot of us were pretty full after eating this! I also really enjoyed the whole fish. The fish itself was fine, but I absolutely loved the rice with the toasted almonds. I'm a sucker for fun textures. The service was great. Make sure to make a reservation. The tables inside are close together and you may have to share a table with another party, so just be ready for that. I definitely want to come back on a more frequent cadence. read more

Excellent service, great vibe with minimal decor, and food was also good! I thought the communal style seating would bother me you can't even notice it. The Endive and Shaved Apple Salad was light and fresh. The shrimp was a bit too greasy/buttery for my liking but the flavor wasn't bad. The hummus with spring peas, smoked almond harissa, herb tahini was tasty. The chicken was tender and good flavor with the chili sauce. read more

Wow. Incredible is an understatement. I was prepared to have a great experience, but I couldn't have anticipated just how good it was. I had the elixir of life NA drink which was fantastic. We had the Mexican shrimp, summer squash with tamarind, and hummus with short rib and sumac. Everything was amazing, but the shrimp and the hummus really stole the show--I would highly recommend trying those items. Service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was chill but very nice. It was my birthday and they allowed us to bring in a birthday cake, which they kindly served us with a candle after our meal! I hope I can return someday. If only I could try everything on the menu. read more

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We started with the Chorizo-Stuffed Medjool Dates which were pretty spicy but amazing! Also ordered the calamari, chicken shawarma (not pictured). For cocktails we tried the Mr. Bullock and the paper mache. The calamari was super uninteresting. Almost flavorless really although it could be because our mouths were still on fire from the dates ‍. The chicken was super juicy and tender but again the flavors were not anything special. We were fairly disappointed as we had been wanting to try this super popular spot for a while. The one very interesting thing was the paper mache cocktail. It was slightly tart and citrus forward but with some crazy liquor that tasted like curry. Seriously. It was strangely addicting and left my mouth tasting of curry for hours after. Probably couldn't have two of these. Or maybe want it ever again but it was the most interesting flavor profile of the evening. So there you have it. We were underwhelmed and left not wanting to come back. Sorry Avec. Maybe you were having an off night. But I don't think so. By the way dinner plus 2 cocktails and one glass of wine was $243 (including tip). read more

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Last night I met up with some friends and we tried to go get dinner at Kaiser tiger. They were checking temps and apparently one of our friends tested one degree high. It's 90 degrees for god's sake! So fortunately we made the decision to head down to Avec. Blackbird ceased operations Friday, so we sat outside on their patio and had a couple rounds of drinks and caught up. Our server, Corina H, was very personable, had good recommendations, and in the outside environment it was hot but so nice to get out. We started with a few openers, focaccia with honey (we ordered a second one because this is just simply addictive and flavors/texture is perfect), little gem salad, bacon wrapped chorizo stuffed dates...and our table ordered a full order of chicken that was presented with so many accoutrements (hummus, pickles, peri peri hot sauce, more olives) it was stunning. Our hosts who brought us here know the ownership and management team apparently. We were treated like royalty and the food was just ridiculously tasty. The pastry chef should be lauded for her creativity and flavors. We were told Nicole was her name. Being a type two diabetic I let Corina know that I'd rather die eating these desserts than live another moment. You're missing out if you do not save room for this amazing display of stunning finishing courses. I'm not kidding. They are by far the best I've had anywhere. Next time I'm back I will splurge and come back to spoil myself. Took a walk into the old Blackbird and used their restrooms and took a glance at all of the awards all over their walls. It's sad I never went to try the food, but to see the history and the layout- I wish 2020 never happened. We are going to lose so many great places and the history is important. Thank you to the entire team of Avec. You killed it last night!!! read more

Avec - Chicago - Desserts. Beautiful. Delicious, ambitious, and just mind blowing - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I heard this is one of the top restaurants in Chicago and one of @anthonybourdain 's favorite so like a normal person would, I tried it. The shawarma chicken was a flavorful delicious option even though I dont like that they call this a shaworma. While I don't like oysters, I enjoyed their oysters. It definitely has flavor unlike the other ones I tried that were sickeningly plain Then there was the Potato and Salted Cod Brandade, which I thought was average. It's basically a spread you eat with bread - tasted very fishy. Not bad, just average. I think they're known for their chorizo bacon dates which I don't like / eat. So my mind was not blown by this place but if you insist i'll give another chance and try more dishes. read more

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I was super excited to try Avec but our food ended up taking over an hour to come. The waiters told us it would be a 30 minute wait. However the food was good - huge portions packed with protein. Would give a higher rating if it had arrived sooner. read more

Avec - Chicago - chicken shawarma roti Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very nice food with a great ambiance. We got the classic hummus, cod, steak (BEST, LOVED the spring onions for some reason especially), chicken shawarma, and pork shoulder (worst, didn't like its texture). So filling and shareable. read more

After coming here a second time, this is honestly probably my favorite restaurant in Chicago. With rotating seasonal menus that highlight the best of what each season has to offer, Avec creates stunning dishes that are creative and flavorful masterpieces. I came here twice, once in the spring, once in the summer, and both times have exceeded my already high expectations. I feel like, if I had to use a single word to describe the food here, it would be balance. All of the flavors are so bright and strong and unique, yet they combine in unexpectedly delicious ways. Take, for example, their current flatbread. An interesting combination of za'atar, squash blossoms, topped with dill and parsley. I had no clue how these would taste when combined, but I was blown away when I took my first bite - something vegetal, coming from the za'atar, but also bitter; yet, these bitter notes went so well with the squash blossoms and the dill; and the touch of acidity from the [pickled?] parsley really brought it all together. Another example; their bacon wrapped dates (which is practically a must-get). There's such a fine balance between all of the textures in the dish - smooth tomato sauce, crispy bacon, firm dates, soft chorizo - and that's not even beginning to talk about the taste. All of the dishes are so creative, and I would recommend trying anything and everything from here - they do an especially good job of the vegetarian or vegetable focused dishes (and this is coming from someone who's basically a carnivore), so I would also highly recommend trying some of these, even if you usually get something with meat! My personal recommendations are whatever the seasonal flatbread is; the fava bean hummus; and the bacon-wrapped dates. Dinner tends to get pretty crowded, so make sure you book in advance! You might end up sharing a table with another party or two even if you do manage to snag a seat. Lunch was pretty empty when I went, although this was in the spring, when people were only starting to get fully vaccinated. read more

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It's easy to see why Avec has been a long-time staple of Chicago's dining scene. Yes, the food is really that good and more than deserving of the five stars. We ordered three dishes, which was more than enough for three diners. The star of the night was the short-rib hummus, which was falling-apart tender, rich, and slightly sweet. One of the most spectacular dishes I've had. We also enjoyed the crisp and cheesy focaccia, which was generously portioned, allowing multiple servings for each of us. We finished our savories with the salted cod and potato brandade, which came with generous thickly sliced grilled bread. I was stuffed to the gills but still managed to put at least half of that away by myself, cleanly scraping the baking dish with bread. For dessert we had the affogato, nutter butter squares, and the fresh blueberry ice cream. The ice cream had a beautiful floral note that was a welcome sensation after all that richness. We had a round of cocktails and also enjoyed a bottle of cava which paired well with all our dishes. I highly recommend doing the same. Service was solid, save for one hiccup: The cava was placed in a tabletop ice bucket, and when we were finished, unfortunately, despite our trying, the empty bottle and bucket were never cleared, along with our empty cocktail glasses from the start of our evening. However the beautiful food, lovely evening, and affable assistant GM certainly made up for this misstep, and I continue to be aware of the staffing shortages across the restaurant industry. Go to Avec before the summer ends! read more

Avec - Chicago - Short-rib hummus...just spectacular - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service here was absolutely fantastic. I'm not someone who usually enjoys going to the city but this is definitely a place I will be coming back to. I really loved the staff and the vibe of the whole place. Some of us did bottomless mimosas's with our brunch, others did cocktails, it was all delicious. All the food we tried was so delicious. I was eating to the point of pain and discomfort simply because it was all so delicious. We did a few of the small dishes and a couple of the large dishes and shared everything. Their brioche donuts were so good, a perfect combination of salty and sweet. The braised lamb hummus small plate was so good! There was fresh pita bread and sunflower seeds on top to add a great texture. The lamb was seasoned so well that I couldn't get enough! We also got the shrimp small plate and that was also so delicious. The kitchen here knows how to properly season food and the flavors they use are great! The smoked salmon with the foccacia was amazing and definitely a recommended dish if you also like smoked salmon. Their French toast is also delicious and if you are someone who loves blueberries this is totally for you. I was at the point of just eating the blueberries and I'm not even that big on the fruit. Absolutely delicious sauce. read more

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my review is balanced by how I couldn't hear the ppl at my own table, was sitting on the lap of the woman next to me, and the servers were wearing jerseys (??) WITH these chorizo stuffed dates - guys these dates oh my god. the sweet part of the date, with the spicy chorizo, with the salty bacon, in the acidic tomato sauce?!? i want to get takeout of just 5 orders of these - the truffle flatbread (deluxe focaccia) was praised by my table, even the people who don't like truffle usually - roasted carrot hummus was delicious but I think it was hard for ALL to ignore the olive oil the entire dish was swimming (drowning one might say) in , like someone call a lifeguard - turnip dish not pictured was a winner bc of the sauce it was in like wow and the cauliflower dish was just lacking tasted like any vegetarian dish a restaurant would throw on the menu to appease their picky cousin from portland - just get take out, and get the dates. read more

Avec - Chicago - Deluxe Focaccia - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My only regret is that we have waited that long with dining in Avec!! We knew about this place for years but somehow we always put it on the `next time list`. I think that idea of communal seating and place being on a small side kept us a little bit off site but we were completely mistaken. Avec is one of the restaurant run by chef Paul Kahan that also run Blackbird (which we are very familiar with), and is next to Avec. We got no reservation on Saturday (around 7pm) but wait time of 25 minutes for 2 people was very acceptable. The staff is one of the nicest people I have encountered so far, you can order drinks while waiting. I saw one couple bringing the wine so there may be a corkage fee and BYOW but I am not sure. Selection of wine is very wide and they still have suitable prices comparing to other restaurants. The food was amazing, so much flavor and comforting: Werp Farm Greens: very simple and yet so delicious. Lavender almonds and Asian Pear was a perfect compliment for greens. Charred Beet Salad--excellent mix of sweet and savory. Crisp lentils were brilliant in this dish. Whole Fish (Sea Bream on the board that week MP of $42): This may sound as a bold statement but this was undoubtedly one of the best fish we had and as a seafood passionate we eat a lot of fish. Perfectly cooked and flavored, almond Harrisa went very well with this fish and pickled cucumbers and greens gave that extra zesty kick to the whole thing. Definitely something I could repeat over and over and very shareable. We made a promise to come back soon :) read more

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Wow v impressed by the food here! Focaccia: literally taste like a cheesy cloud! Normally when I think of focaccia I think of a big fluffy piece of bread but this actually looks more like a quesadilla but with the same quality of fresh focaccia bread. It is filled with warm ricotta and truffle oil. What a combination! Chorizo stuffed medjool dates: the famous dish here does not disappoint. The medjool dates are so soft and sweet which is a contrast with the savory (and spicy) chorizo. Must try! Brussel sprouts panzanella: a light salad dish to start off the meal with an explosion of flavors with not only brussel sprouts but also mixed with raisins and topped with pecorino cheese Lemon bucatini pasta: amazing. The lemon flavor is very prominent in the best way. It is a nice blend with the cacio cheese and black pepper Paella: this was an "off the menu dish" and I think it would be a great addition to the menu. The paella is perfectly seasoned and includes mussels, chicken and sausage. The menu is organized by small plates and large plates. We ordered the above for a party of five and we were stuffed at the end of the meal. Everything on the menu looks so good so definitely will be back to try everything else. And just FYI the seating arrangement here is quite cozy. It's a fairly small space so you will be sitting in close proximity with people and it can get a little loud but nevertheless loved my experience here! read more

Yum! Hip casual with an innovated delicious menu! We always eat too much- it's that good!

I've seen Avec appearing very often in my friends' social media, so I bookmarked this restaurant as a place I must visit while in Chicago. I had tried to walk in without reservation multiple times but it didn't work because they were always fully booked. So I finally planned ahead and made a reservation way in advance for lunch on weekday. The restaurant is cozy and unique in interiors placing all the tables next to each other very closely. It means that someone will probably sit next to you if your party is not big enough to take the entire table. Their menu changes daily based on availability. We ordered Medjool dates, Pork shoulder, and Shishito peppers. Portion wise it was small - kind of tapas style. Overall, it tastes fresh but I couldn't find anything special for me to consider coming back again with making the reservation way in advance. read more

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Very specifically I am reviewing Avec West Loop. This is the best Mediterranean food I have had in Chicago so far. The hummus is the smoothest, creamiest hummus ever and served with their warm pita it's everything. We also got their half chicken which comes with many accoutrements that are all fantastic. I'd highly recommend coming here on a date or in a group of 4. The restaurant is small so the fewer the people in your group, the easier it is to get a reservation. The staff is great, super friendly and overall great service + experience. read more

I recently visited during lunch hour on a weekday, and while it was empty around 11:40, the space quickly filled up. I liked the simple wooden interior, and I didn't mind the communal dining tables. I liked the open kitchen behind the bar as well. The servers were attentive and helpful. Overall, the food was solid, but pricey for what it is ($40 for roast chicken). We had the chorizo stuffed dates, which came with a side of bread. I really enjoyed this dish; I sometimes find bacon wrapped dates to be way too salty, but this bite was balanced with the tomato sauce and bread. The stand out item for me was snow pea and freekeh tabbouleh, which was fresh and interesting. It had peaches, roasted peanuts, and fresh herbs, and I loved the textures and flavors! The two mains (roast chicken and pork) were standard; I liked the pork better than the chicken. Get the fresh pita- it's light and fluffy! read more

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Actually we just happened to walk by and took a look at the menu since it was about lunch time. We liked what we saw and figured we'd try for a table. Got in without a problem. Watching dishes being served, we decided to change from the items we had picked out from the menu and go with their house specialty of stuffed dates instead. They just looked so very yummy and we were not disappointed. Now we know why that is the house specialty. The dates are huge and the savory chorizo filling offsets the sweetness of the dates. Wrapping things in bacon is always a great idea anyways. Now throw the whole thing into a roasted red pepper sauce and you got a winner. The nice crusty bread served alongside is great on it's own, but even better when you sop up the sauce with it. read more

Avec - Chicago - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is an incredibly tiny spot (so definitely recommend reservations) . The seating is pretty close to each other (another party had to get out of their seats so I could get into mine). We did restaurant week - 55$ for 4 different courses - the first course for me was a bust (just a plate of olives). Everything else was amazing. I was a bit frustrated by the portioning for two people (the hummus came with one pita , despite there being two of us) which was a bummer . Outside of that the food was flavored well and the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating read more

Where to start. For one, the food was delicious. Highly recommend the short rib hummus, that was probably our favorite of the night. We also got the shaved brussel sprouts and radicchio, and then as well as the 'deluxe' focaccia. To be quite honest for just 2 of us, we could have done just 2 of those 3 dishes and been just as full. (We couldn't finish it all) Anyhow, the ambiance was intimate with a smaller space on the first floor. We can't speak for the location in River North as this is the West Loop location. If you are looking for a date night spot or to have dinner with a small group /couple friends or family members, I highly recommend this spot. read more

Manager did call to address my concerns, but the issue about the unauthorized wine service still needs to be resolved.

Avec is a french word meaning "with". I've always been familiar with the word as my mom spoke rather fluent french and creole. As I'm considering how to review my third time at this restaurant in the West Loop, it seems I got a lot of "with" in my lousy (and most likely final) experience here. I should have known my experience this evening was going to be inauspicious as my weeks-old reservation (for one - I typically dine alone) resulted in a seat at the bar. Most restaurants downtown Chicago will give you the option of waiting (if need be) for a table, or offer an immediate seat at the cramped uncomfortable bar. All my prior solo visits resulted in a table in the much more comfortable upstairs dining area. No choices this evening, I was hustled right to a seat at the downstairs bar, no questions asked. The downstairs was "with" a lot of noise this evening, which made it hard to converse with the staff. It was also "with" heat, as in their A/C appeared to not be on, or not be working. Admittedly it was the hottest day/evening of the year for Chicago, around 90 degrees at sunset. However making your patrons sweat it out is probably not good for repeat business. First order of business was to order a bottle of mineral water instead of the regular container "tap" variety, and i was never asked if I wanted "with" or without bubbles - in other words sparking water. This one is probably on me as I wasn't clear in what I wanted, but I've never NOT been asked by staff when ordering mineral water if I want "with" bubbles, "with" gas, "with" sparkles, you get the idea. I order mineral water all the time and never been brought flat water, ever. I've either been asked, or been brought sparking water (as the obvious difference to the flat tap style), because if I wanted flat water I could have had regular water. Again this is probably on me. I then ordered the hummus with smoked salmon and it was brought to the table "with" oily grease. A lot of it. More-so than usual. Also the hearth pita was undercooked and cold in parts of the bread and cooked perfectly/hot in others. So a bit unusual as this is a plate I always get to start. Not the end of the world. My next order of business was to order cod brandade - a cod and potato mashup with garlic crostini (bread). My dish was not the consistency of potatoes as it should be but was more the consistency of hummus - rather watery and not like usual. But that's not the big problem. It was brought to the table "with" three charcoal briquets. Oh wait, that's not charcoal - it's 3 pieces of burned bread. Bread so blackened and overcooked you'd think it had been in a minstrel show. Bread so burned you wouldn't feed it to your worst enemy. But THAT'S not even the worst part. As is the custom at these "themed" Mediterranean or other exotic ethnic-style restaurants, when they bring the dish to you they explain what it is and sometimes how to eat it to best enjoy the dish. A wait staff person actually brought me the dish with these three charcoal briquets, looked me in my face, presented and explained what it was, and pretended it was okay to eat without a second glance! I'm certain my face was questioning enough for them to understand that something was not right, but it didn't affect them. They dropped the dish off and skedaddled away as if nothing was amiss. Take a look at the attached photo and let me know if I'm out of line. I ended up eating the two "not as burned" pieces of bread and I'm still wiping grease and charred bread crumbs off my phone, off my shirt, off my arms - just a most underwhelming experience. When another wait staff innocently asked me if I was "with" any concerns, I just pointed to the bread and said " I can't eat this". Who would knowingly serve someone something like this? Her answer - I'll replace the one piece of shockingly burned bread. Fifteen minutes later I had a normal looking piece of crostini. By this time I'd lost my appetite, and just wanted to leave. I think my biggest takeaway from this final experience at Avec, is that I feel I was treated "with" disrespect. There was an obvious issue with my meal, no one said "sorry" and no one really seemed to care. The food with the burned bread should never have been brought to the table. Any wait staff behind the bar could have just looked at the briquet, seen something was wrong and been my hero or heroine. That's just unacceptable. In any event, I'm "with" a lot of regret at choosing Avec for my solo treat this month, and now I have to wait until next month to visit a restaurant like Jaleo or Nobu or Cabra which always seem to get it right and are infinitely more professional if something isn't. Ça fait du bien de te connaître, Avec. read more

Avec - Chicago - Charcoal briquets masquerading as bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yaaaaassss! Loved everything about Avec. Great food. Great wine. Great service. Great vibe. The short rib and hummus is amazing! Definitely a must-try for Chicago . read more

A hip establishment with bold flavors! We were lucky to be seated promptly Friday night at the bar. Our server was friendly and provided suggestions per our request. Apparently the recommendation is 2 small dishes or 1 large dish per person, but we didn't want to feel too full and were satisfied with the 3 small dishes that we selected. -Stuffed dates 4/5 - these were wrapped in bacon and I liked the tomato based sauce. A fan favorite it seems -Cod brandade (which is a kind of fish dip with bread) - 3.5/5 - not all that memorable and the garlic bread was good but burnt -Prawns - 4.5/5 - huge and fresh I would come with a friend, probably not for a date because it's pretty loud inside. Unless you sat at one of their outdoor tables. read more

Avec - Chicago - Dark photo with the potato & salted cod brandade, dates, and prawns - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing time at dinner! I caught up with an old friend and we ordered a few bites. The atmosphere is very laid back and unassuming and most of the seating is at communal tables. We got a few bites to eat along with our wine. The focaccia was most definitely the star of the show. It was two very thin slices of the bread, with a thick layer of cheese and truffle oil in the middle. It was absolutely delicious! Each bite has the perfect balance of flavors and was thin enough to keep you coming back for me. The roasted carrots were also delicious. They were perfectly grilled in the way you'd want your meat barbecued (just the perfect level of charring). The whipped feta was also a great balance. We also ordered some sort of crostini with beets and a cheese-like spread. Wasn't the biggest fan of this dish. All in all, amazing meal and service. Will definitely be coming back here! read more

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The food was fantastic at Avec, but I was especially impressed by the service. After my party left the restaurant, one of the bussers ran after us to return a lost hat. We wouldn't have noticed until much later, but thanks to this busser's willingness to go above and beyond, we avoided having to retrace our steps. Thank you! read more

I came here once as a walk in by myself just because this place looked interesting. This was sorta my fault, but I didn't realize Romanesco meant brocolli, and I totally hate brocolli. That being said, the Shakshuka was delicious but I couldn't finish it because of my pure hatred for Brocolli. But it was cooked and seasoned really well! I'd like to come back at some point read more

Avec - Chicago - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I came to Avec on a recent trip to Chicago. We ordered an assortment of small plates and mains (probably too many), but we enjoyed each and every one. Incredibly unique twists or added ingredients to traditional dishes! This spot was pretty small, so make sure you snag a reservation. read more

Exceptional food, service, and ambiance. The $20 anniversary lunch deal is also a steal! read more

Avec - Chicago - chicken pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really good food and really nice service! Definitely coming back again! We really enjoyed the dates appetizer.

The ambience was so fun here and the drinks were delicious! The gin drink with cumin was a great twist. The chicken shawarma and focaccia were definitely highlights of the meal. I'll always recommend this place for anyone wanting good drinks and fresh food! read more

I saw this restaurant featured on the bear and knew I had to check it out! As soon as I stepped in, the ambience was beautiful, modern, yet homey. The service was amazing; it's a pretty small space with lots of customers, yet the restaurant never felt too chaotic or noisy. The food was amazing. My favorite was the squash, especially with the spicy urfa chili in the sauce. The steak was perfectly seared and the focaccia was warm, yummy, and cheesy as well. We also got the negroni, a glass of pinot, and the burnt honey icecream (which was the perfect small bite of sweetness to end the meal). It's a perfect date night spot, and I'll be coming back again! read more

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The workers were all real friendly and helpful. I had wonderful service and the food was A1 rated. I will recommend as the ambiance is nice and relaxing a great chill spot. read more

The short rib hummus was amazing. Delicious. The best thing I've ever put in my mouth. I was really hungry though. And I think the ambience is good too Idk I wasn't there but I sorta remember walking past it and it was in downtown read more

Avec - Chicago - short rib hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had mad reservations much earlier in the week then after finding out that more people would be joining us we asked to change them literally as we entered the restaurant which the immediately accommodated. There were 6 in our party and we ordered 8 different dishes from the small and large meal menus. Everything was served family style so everyone was able to enjoy every dish. We had the prawns, the whole fish, chicken shawarma, tomato watermelon salad, pork shoulder, calamari, squash blossom pizza and the roasted sweet corn as well as various mixed drinks. The service was impeccable and very personable. You were want for nothing. The food was delicious and served in a manner that built the dishes into a wonderful meal. I don't think you could order a bad meal from the menu. read more

Wow wow wow. This place is better than a lot of Michelin star restaurants I've tried in NYC. My cousin and I had the brussel sprouts, potato and cod brandade, butchers steak, and swordfish and mussels with a tomato sauce with lamb. Every single dish was on point and unique. We each had a glass of wine (the cocktails didn't look as appealing to us) and ended the meal with this phenomenal custard that had an amazing combo of grapefruit/orange slices with candied cashews. I'm not quite sure my words could do this dessert justice but my cousin said she would come back for that dish alone. Our neighbors also got food that smelled very appetizing (the chicken shawarma and cauliflower small plate dish). The restaurant had a very trendy vibe (shared tables or bar seating) - since we opted for bar seating, we were able to get quick service which was very convenient. Furthermore, I have to state how accommodating the restaurant was - I changed my reservation party size a few times and they made it work each time I requested an adjustment. 10/10, wholeheartedly recommend! read more

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Went here with a couple friends to try out their menu. Highly recommend the salted cod and potato grandade and the oysters . I was scooping up the last morsels of the dip! A couple of the dishes were a bit too salty to my liking like the chicken livers and the prawn. The oven roasted pork was a huge entree and filled us all up. Enjoy the meal with a refreshing ginger beer. Also I must commend the staff here; they were very quick refilling our water and tending to our table often. Great service! read more

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Fantastic food forget the ambiance..... we sat outside by the construction zone but it didn't bother our party of 7. Everything was delicious, my favorite tapas were the cabbage and oyster mushrooms. The food, presentation and drinks were spot on. I think I over ate because of the delicious goodness. Parking was easy peasy on Randolph. I had the perfect night and something Bella cocktails. It can get expensive... the bill was $500 plus not including gratuity. read more

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Adventurous chef, fantastic food -- everything made fresh and in house -- including cocktails and mixers! They have a unique wine assortment -- ask for Bret! The manager, Veronica makes this place go on our visits - she's amazing. Can't miss experience in River North read more