avec · Restaurant · Chicago
The West Loop wine bar that launched Chicago's small-plates craze in 2003.
avec has sat at the center of Chicago's small-plates culture since 2003, the intimate West Loop wine bar from chef Paul Kahan and One Off Hospitality that helped start the craze in the first place. Two decades on it is still one of the city's most-loved tables, a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a warm counterpoint to the big, loud rooms of Randolph Street.
The setting is a snug, wood-clad Mediterranean wine bar where diners sit close and share almost everything on the table. That closeness is the point here, a room built around the idea that a night out runs better when the plates are small, the wine list is adventurous, and nobody orders only for themselves.
The kitchen sends out wood-oven Mediterranean small plates made for passing around. The chorizo-stuffed, bacon-wrapped Medjool dates are
Address: 615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, Chicago
Reserve a VIP table at avec through the MyRSVP concierge. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. MyRSVP handles Chicago reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 17:00 – 22:00
Frequently asked about avec
How do I get a reservation at avec in Chicago?
Tables at avec are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at avec?
avec is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at avec?
avec runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is avec located?
avec is in Chicago, at 615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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