Avec
6.8Locals Score / 10#15 of 20 Restaurants in Chicago
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Avec is a beloved Mediterranean-influenced small plates restaurant that has anchored the West Loop dining scene since 2003. The communal cedar-wood interior is cozy and buzzy, and the chorizo-stuffed medjool dates are a legendary must-order. Dishes are meant to be shared and the wine list is excellent. The space is narrow and loud, and waits can be long even with a reservation, but it remains one of Chicago's most reliably satisfying dinners.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | $$$ |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
6.8/10- Value7.5
- Iconic7.5
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level8.5
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility7.0
Nearby in Ask Chicago
- Alla VitaRestaurant0.08 km · 1 min walk
- Chicago French MarketMarket0.2 km · 3 min walk
- Au ChevalRestaurant0.35 km · 4 min walk
- Girl & the GoatRestaurant0.36 km · 5 min walk
- West LoopNeighborhood0.38 km · 5 min walk
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