Full Bar
Exceptional Wine List
Private Dining Room Available
Nonsmoking Establishment
Valet Parking Available
Credit Cards Accepted
Avenues has earned awards and accolades by serving the finest contemporary American cuisine paired with an extensive wine list.
With its perfect four stars from Chicago magazine and The Chicago Tribune, Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel states, “Avenues Chef de Cuisine Curtis Duffy has created a menu that is fanciful and ingredient-focused.” Located in The Peninsula Chicago, Avenues has always ranked highly among Chicago restaurants. Dennis Ray Wheaton, dining critic of Chicago magazine says, “Catch Curtis Duffy at Avenues now before everyone else learns how good he is and scoring a reservation there becomes a new status symbol.”
sample menu selections
tasting:: Caviar Traditional or untraditional Burgundy Truffle Tapioca, Parmesan, and chive blossoms King Crab Cucumber, golden wild char roe, kalamansi, and tangerine lace Faroe Island Ivory Salmon Belly Caper berry seeds, apple milk, and whipped chlorophyll White Pumpkin Finger limes, duck confit, and red and gold purslane Beets Strawberries, black garlic, and red sorrel Quince Mandarin, saffron, and anise hyssop Yellowfin Tuna Cranberries, matsutake, and hoja santa Gnocchi Prosciutto, five supporting herbs, and Queen Anne's lace Wagyu Beef Pistachio, white truffle, and scallion Concord Grape Crispy, raisins, and lemon balm Blackberry Yogurt forms, olio verde, and nasturtium Cassia Bud Tropical notes, basil, and seeds Dark Chocolate Coastal huckleberries, crispy malt, and lemon gerunium Tiny Sweets
