The Aviary

Jody Kissane

Booked the 7-Course Kitchen Table to celebrate a birthday. We loved it, it was such a special experience. I was worried from other reviews of having not enough food, too sweet of drinks, being rushed etc but we didn’t experience any of those! The first drink was sweet but the rest weren’t. There were all kinds of drinks with all liqueurs, definitely something for everyone and showed the range of what the Aviary can do. We were so so stuffed after, and they didn’t rush us at all- our reservation was 2 hours and we had plenty of time to enjoy each drink and food before they brought the next one. When they had time, the chefs stopped by and chatted with us, it was really cool. Really fun to watch the chefs work, reminded us of the show “The Bear”, without the hectic yelling. They have so many systems and they run like a well oiled machine. Can’t recommend it enough for a celebration. Definitely recommend hydrating before and after though, they do not skimp on the drinks. 😂 Amazing job Aviary team, thanks for making it a special Birthday Celebration!

Erica Westcott

While visiting Chicago, my partner and I wanted to celebrate an anniversary in style and chose to splurge on a five course cocktail/food pairing. It was a little pricey, but a great experience. We booked ahead for a weeknight reservation and we were promptly seated upon arrival. The open lounge style is a bit odd, but it didn't ultimately detract from our evening. (The volume level did get a bit high as more guests arrived.) Overall, the drinks tended to be more on the sweet side, though the flavors were innovative and paired very well with the food offerings! Everything was beautifully presented. My favorite course overall was the peach aperol and duck. Most surprisingly good was the carrot margarita! All of the wait staff that visited our table were cordial and professional, answering any questions we had about the offerings. The pace never felt rushed and we progressed through the courses in our own time. I'm not sure I'd come to The Aviary for a casual cocktail, but I would certainly recommend it for a special event.

Chase Hasper

We’ve wanted to try The Aviary for a long time, and were excited to finally get the chance to stop in for drinks one evening. The interior felt a bit odd, like what you might find in a hotel lobby: open concept with an attempted update. But the drinks were fantastic! Definitely something you wouldn’t be able to find somewhere else, with presentations (and the price) to match. While this may not be a regular stop on our list, I could see myself going back at some point to show friends how fun the drinks were.