The Aviary

“The Aviary cocktail lounge in Chicago was one of the highlights of my trip! Owned by the Alinea Group, The Aviary is known for its fantastic, cleverly designed cocktails are not just visually appealing but taste great as well! I did the 3-course cocktail tasting which really is the way to go to try a few of their excellent drinks. I got lucky to have Benjamin as my server who was filled with knowledge which is just what I wanted. Also, thanks to Ian as well for the VIP service! Jack and Ebony in reservations were extremely helpful as well. When I come back to Chicago, I’m definitely returning to The Aviary and maybe their sister bar, The Office, more of a classical speakeasy vibe.”

“The Alinea group always delivers an amazing experience and The Aviary is no exception. We did the 3 drink experience which gave us an opportunity to get 6 different drinks from their menu. Some presentations came with fire, others with smoke. No matter what, they all came with incredible flavor. I had one pick that didnt sit well with me, and the waitstaff replaced it with a different option immediately. Incredible service. It is not cheap, but it IS worth it.”

“I have done the 5 course Aviary experience and I am about to do the 7 course experience. I have no doubt it will be exquisite based on past visits. Cocktails are fun and innovative and food pairings are a treat and fun as well. I also wish to note. Service and hospitality are amazing. I had to cancel due to snow storm the first time at the last minute and they refunded and let me pick my own rescheduling I have also emailed hospitality services with questions and requests and they have always been helpful and pulled off most any request I had. And if they are not, well, no one is perfect, but they come pretty damn close to perfection in my opinion!!! My thanks always to staff!!!”

“What a tremendous and unique experience! The staff was incredibly accommodating in celebrating our anniversary dinner with us. We chose The Kitchen Table experience with 7 drinks and tastings. It was a journey of the senses through a culinary wonderland! The pairings and presentations were unlike anything I’ve had before and we’re already thinking of when to return!”

“I have been to a lot of restaurants with the chef's tasting menu and paired drinks, but this place is above and beyond any tasting experience I've ever been to. The drinks are part delicious and part entertainment. They are masterfully crafted and truly enjoyable to watch being made tableside. The food is amazing and just as unique from sweet, salty, sour and savory. From the lined coconut shell, the mini Japanese grill at tableside to opening the popcorn bag with the cracker jacks and drink inside - each dish is a surprise. I don't know that I can recommend this restaurant enough and I'm sure I will be talking about it to my friends for a long time coming.”