(312) 957-8310

108 E Superior (Rush Street)
Chicago, IL 60611 41.8958 -87.6251

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Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side

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Hours:

Tue-Thu 5:30pm-10pm

Fri 5:30pm-10:30pm

Sat 5pm-10:30pm

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Avenues

Avenues At The Peninsula

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Avenues

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Avenues, our premiere restaurant, rated 4 stars "superlative" and one of Chicago's top ten restaurants by Chicago magazine, features a contemporary menu of seasonal seafood specialties prepared in an exhibition kitchen. The restaurant seats 72 guests, has a private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 people, and offers views overlooking the historic Water Tower.

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Jennifer Olvera

Citysearch

In Short – Subdued and sedate, this hotel dining room is a destination the world over. Clothed tables cozy up to leather armchairs that beckon those with money to burn. An open kitchen allows diners to glean preparations, and a glassed-in wine cellar displays hundreds of selections for oenophiles. Dishes--offered as nightly four-, eight- or 15-course tastings--highlight pristine, artfully presented ingredients. Wagyu might appear on plate with smoked coconut, white shoyu and African blue basil; scallops could marry with amaranth, huckleberries and quail grass. A finale might be banana…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/08/08

Friendly Service; Deliciously Interesting Food

by esperanto0209

Last Saturday, a friend was visiting from out of town. She wanted to go to Alinea because it is ranked by every magazine, but I suggested this place instead. We sat at the kitchen bar and everybody was super conversational, including the chef. The food was a lot of fun! Dipping into English pea made me feel like a little kid participating in fine art. Lamb with Yogurt, Tangerine, Mint blossoms was rich and refreshing, as was the asparagus soup.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/30/08

Incredible dining experience (but you are going to pay big time)

by 084430

Had the opportunity to duck into this magnificent rstaurant recently while in Chicago on business. The place itself is within a very elegant hotel that certainly adds a regal atmosphere to the evening, and I quite liked it. The wait staff were very professional, attentive, knowledgable and friendly. The wine list was superb and the wine decanted precisely. The multi-course dinner was like I had never experienced in years, a real symphony of delectable tastes and textures. It was truly a magnificent dining experience... until I got the bill. After a round of CPR, I finally regained consiousness, managed to pay the bill and was carried out. Nevertheless, an experience not to be missed for sure, but do save up (or better yet, get someone else to pay).

  • Pros: Incredible dining experience
  • Cons: Broke for a month after this meal
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/14/08

The best restaurant there is

by usagrantinc

Hy,

Me and my pals from USA Grants INC went to this restaurant one evening and we were amazed of the services there. Really good personal and the food is awesome. Gonna get some more friends from USA Grants INC to eat there.

Respect,

USA Grant INC

The Details on Avenues

Parking:

Validated hotel parking is $18; note if the restaurant adds it to your check, or you may pay twice.

What to Drink:

From the world-class wine list, the sommelier will customize your wine pairings in size, number and style.

The Extras:

At the kitchen bar only, an interactive, 20-course extravaganza is $188 ($288 with wine).

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

New American, Seafood

Smoking Permitted:

No

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Avenues, our premiere restaurant, rated 4 stars "superlative" and one of Chicago's top ten restaurants by Chicago magazine, features a contemporary menu of seasonal seafood specialties prepared in an exhibition kitchen. The restaurant seats 72 guests, has a private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 people, and offers views overlooking the historic Water Tower.

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