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Ema

4.5

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Craving for delicious Mediterranean eats? Restaurant Ema seeks to satiate every Chicago Mediterranean food fanatic with their artistic preparations. Introducing Chef CJ Jacobson's Californian culinary techniques to Chicago, Ema doles out delicious Mediterranean small plates that include all time classics like spicy hummus, falafels and Lamb Kefta Kebabs. Start off with their spread sampler and continue with dishes like the grilled octopus. Sink in your teeth in the Honey Pie, which marks a perfect sweet end to your dining ex... read more

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74 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sun11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Nick Prazuch 
7 years ago
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Alisha Harrison 
7 years ago

Three words...Ginger Mint Tea! Our waitress was excellent, food was prompt and wonderful! Looking forward to going back! 

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Sandi Berger 
7 years ago

Excellent food. Had the scallops. Wonderful!! Martini's were perfect and so was the ambiance 

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Willy Romero 
7 years ago
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Yuko Nakano 
7 years ago

I went there with my friends for brunch. The charred eggplant and lamb shakshuka were so delicious! Their brunch cocktails were also good and different. We were seated promptly even this place was pretty crowded. Our server was little slow but probably because it was very busy time. All of staffs were nice and friendly. I live in River North. It’s very hard to find both food and service quality meets expectations in this area. I will definitely go back to Ema��� 

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Elsa Kydes 
7 years ago

Food, prices and service were amazing! 1st time at Ema but def not the last...until we "eat" again! 

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Karen Kaye 
7 years ago
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Cindy Betker Wilson 
7 years ago

We had the roasted eggplant hummus. Really good and the bread the serve with it is the best. Feta and olives and roasted beets. The chicken kabobs are super moist and flavorful. The scallops were cooked just right. You have to try the honey pie with grilled grapes. I had not had grilled grapes before and I am now a big fan. Met C J the owner and chef. Just a great guy. Will go back for sure. 

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Mary Steinberg 
7 years ago

My husband and I went for a light lunch and loved what we had. Both had squash soup and split a ground chicken kabob. Incredible taste and terrific service. Looking forward to a return visit to try out so many other items. 

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How is Ema rated?

Ema has a 4.5 star rating with 3,436 reviews. 

When is Ema open?

Ema is closed now. It will open at 11:30 a.m. 

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