Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near River North, Chicago

Sarah E. • January 20, 2014Best restaurant in all of Chicago. Dinner, drinks, service, all things exceed my expectations. What are you waiting for?

Hayley C. • March 13, 2022The Brussels sprouts were amazing! Good food and service, with a cozy ambiance.

Tau W. • November 16, 2023Best wings ever, with hard hitting house music for background noise, great place with an amazing vibe

Zach S. • December 4, 2014Great menu and whiskey selection. Love their cocktails.

P L. • October 14, 2013Pork belly, beef short rib, pork adobo flake fried rice

Tony M. • March 30, 2011Italian Beef, Dipped with Sweet Peppers... best i've ever had. We need a Portillo's in St. Louis!

Craig W. • April 15, 2021All the best stuff from PST (previous restaurant) and the best of Avec all in one! Genius! Service is stellar, front desk is hit or miss but doesn’t detract.

Chicago magazine • April 16, 2012Wet-aged steaks still rank among the best in town. On weekends, latch onto first-rate prime rib. The wine list is forgettable, but the well-priced martinis are excellent.

Alison • April 19, 2023Great brunch options. Loved that the entree came with a drink

Jim O. • August 24, 2013Outstanding. Looking forward to trying dinner. Try the Blueberry smoothie.

Chris S. • June 3, 2022Food and service are fantastic. Menu is incredible. My only complaint is that the tables are too close together.

Rahul V. • June 25, 2018An absolutely awesome place for late night drinks and food. Dress well and order anything on the menu...can't go wrong!

Calvin M. • November 21, 2018Bento meals are a great deal for lunch

Gregory K. • October 13, 2019Fusion of peruvian and Japanese dishes. Pretty good. Drink cocktails are fun

Mark W. • September 2, 2014First time having deep dish pizza. AMAZING! Great service also.

Danielle N. • August 6, 2013Buttermilk old fashioned... Straight up out of this world amazing

Gwen H. • April 2, 2021Their glitter latte was not only beautiful (yay, insta) but also delicious! The ambiance is lovely, and there’s plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor.

Mike • July 4, 2015The food and service is perfect every time. Best Italian in River North.

Angela P. • December 17, 2010Of course the beef is amzing....but please please do you body gody good and try the sauteed spinach...ummmmmmm sooo good!!

Heather R. • August 20, 2012An absolute must eat at when in Chicago! Super Tasty!

Janet • April 18, 2016Trio medallions were delicious ! Great ambiance!

Bianca • April 27, 2021Authentic Italian. Try their burrata and then some truffle pasta.

Shannon J. • June 17, 2016Thriller ($13) No ones going to save you from the beast that is mezcal, velvet falernum, a tiki drink staple, apple juice and bitter lemon soda garnished with a torched lemon peel, rosemary and thyme.

bauhausblack • November 29, 2011Sergio's Special is yum! Sliced ham, mango sauce & avocado on pretzel bread.

Kristin G. • August 24, 2012Sashimi salad is delish! Ahi tuna always tastes great

Corbin B. • June 28, 2012Chicken is amazing....Squash, Pork belly, short rib/scallops, and duck are all very tasty as well

AskMen • October 1, 2010You can’t go wrong with Mercadito; both the food & drinks are amazing, particularly any of the tacos – if you can get a table.

Sree R. • March 19, 2016Italian beef, spicier than portillos and Mr. Beef

Allison K. • January 8, 2016One of the oldest bars in Chicago!! Great Brussel sprouts and buffalo chicken sandwich. Speakeasy in the basement 😉

Margaret C. • October 18, 2013Love the catfish tacos, yucatan ceviche & shishito peppers!