The Aviary - Cocktail bar in Chicago - 955 W Fulton Market, USA

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!

The Aviary offers a unique and intimate atmosphere. The decor is elegant and sophisticated, with dim lighting and plush seating. The bartenders are knowledgeable and passionate about their craft, and they take pride in creating innovative and delicious cocktails. The drinks are truly exceptional. They offer a wide variety of cocktails . Cannot recommend the Chap ulin Colorado enough with its fantastic cherry popsickle. The drinks are expertly crafted and beautifully presented The food is also top-notch. They offer a small but well-curated menu of appetizers and small plates, including vegetarian options. Looking to unwind on a Wednesday night? Or have a special occasion?,they’ll make sure they make it special.

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.

Wonderful 3 cocktail flight experience. Each combination was unique and created a different experience than expected. I would go back and try some food next time.

Idk this kind of place is just not for me. Anyone seen the bachelor party episode of Parks & Rec where they go to a bar that serves whiskey in the form of a hand lotion? Yeah, it’s a joke but this place is one step from that. The beverages are beautiful and intricate but I’m more interested in perfecting simplicity, personally. And half the drinks have egg white foam which is a hard pass for me. I will say the staff is amazing and the croquettes were to die for. It’s just not the kind of place I was interested in lounging and having a couple drinks. I was ready to bail after one. Different strokes, I guess.

This used to be my fav cocktail spot to take out of town guests, or meet with fellow foodie friends 2-3 times a year to try out new drinks. Their drinks are still good, but don’t bother with their expensive food pairings! I’ve done the food pairings at least 4 times, each time hoping it was just a fluke that it was underwhelming, but each time has been disappointing. My pre-COVID Alinea experience was also very disappointing, so maybe Grant just has too many restaurants going at once to be able to maintain the quality he used to. Still like Roister. Next is fun. Check out the Office if you can, and order a foie snickers if they have them on the menu. One of the best things I’ve ever eaten period.

The Aviary is just so much fun!!!! One of my favorite places in Chicago. The drinks are just amazing, so adventurous! And the food pairing is just extraordinary. Must visit!

One of those places you have to try. Incredibly unique cocktails to choose from. It was a bit spendy but the drinks were fantastic and we had a blast. Highly recommend if visiting Chicago.