Avenue M
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (312) 243-1133
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Morgan Street
- Directions:
- El: Blue Line to Chicago
- Best of Citysearch:
- Singles Scene 2006
- Hours:
- Wed-Fri 11am-3pm, 4pm-2am, Sat 4pm-3am, Sun-Tue 4pm-2am
Editorial Review for Avenue M – by Fred Schlatter
The Scene
Three distinct spaces help corral the eager mob. The front room features a handsomely restored bar to the left, booths lining the right and soaring ceilings with opposing balconies and elegant two-story drapery. A bi-level dining room clad entirely in burled wood is warmly lit with pendant lighting, softened by scant photos. Hipsters swarm the peninsula bar in the upstairs lounge or one of two balconies.
The Food
Chef Daniel Kelly delivers a varied and eclectic menu of New American cuisine. Appetizers include crab cakes with remoulade sauce, grilled polenta with mushrooms and sticky cippolines, and blue-fin sashimi with carrot-daikon salad. The grill section features filets, strips, and a Kansas City cut, plus lamb and pork chops. Grilled chicken breast gets stuffed with lobster meat, placed on a wild rice medley, and smothered with seafood-cream foam. House-made noodles topped with ragouts, like papperdelle with braised veal and morels, are notable pasta dishes.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoBlame the hype and the high volume; there often are long waits even when you make a reservation.
Where to SitThe outdoor area seats 70-plus and features fruit-bearing trees and cocktail service at Riviera-style cabanas and lounge seating.
When to GoWine is half price on Tuesday. Champagne is half price on Thursdays.
User Reviews for Avenue M
03/28/2008 Posted by SJH333
I have heard rave reviews about Avenue M and was impressed by the decor when I arrived, but disappointed by the dining experience. The food was very salty and I am someone who likes salt. The wine list was somewhat limited and our waiter very apologetic about that. I will say that the warm chocolate chip cookie dessert was wonderfully indulgent. Perhaps we went on an off night, but for the hype and the price, I was not overwhelmed.
Pros: cool atmosphere, somewhere cool to grab a drink
Cons: food - very salty
03/10/2008 Posted by James23
I walked into Avenue M with the pretension that the food will be good and my expectations were far exceeded. The Cowboy steak was cooked to perfection, and my girlfriend said she has never tasted salmon so good. Throughout our meal, our server was consistently attentive, pouring drinks before we even needed to ask. I will definitely be going back, and recommend checking out the patio when the weather warms up. I've heard it is the place to be in the summer.
Pros: Service, Valet, Food
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