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Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & light style cooking in Chicago's River North and Glenview neighborgoods
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Ema is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter California style of cooking. At the core of the menu are spreads, dips and mezze, Mediterranean small plates. Signature dishes include Spicy Hummus, House-Made Stracciatella with Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, and Lamb Kefta Kebabs. Ema shares its kitchen with Rotisserie Ema, a quick casual counter. Menu specialties include chef prepared salads, rotiserrie chicken and house-made frozen Greek yogurt.

23/06/2026

Swipe to scoop a Mushroom “Escargot” baked in a lime pickle-infused butter & layered with fragrant garlic, parmesan + toasted Calabrian chili breadcrumb - don’t forget a fresh lime squeeze to top it off 🍋‍🟩✨ Vegetarians, this one is for you!

18/06/2026

An evening spent al fresco amidst the greenery is sure to be one to remember ✨Join the patio at Ēma for your upcoming birthday, shower, bachelorette or special celebration - learn more about group dining reservations & inquire via link in bio! 🥂🌿

15/06/2026

plans = pulling up a seat on the patio in & or under the skylight in for dinner with Dad! Cheers with a special Padre-Rita w/ reposado tequila, yuzu juice, blackberry & agave 🍹🌿 Reserve now via link in bio ✨

10/06/2026

Insider scoop? The best part of your mezze spread is the lemon dill rice doused with souvlaki 🍋✨ Add a Grilled Chicken Kebab to your carryout or delivery order tonight! Order via link in bio. |

05/06/2026

Spring showers don’t have to dampen weekend plans when brunch is involved ✨ Pop by for weekend exclusives in & plus all of your mezze favorites - Crispy Potatoes w/ scallion crema hit any time of day 😉

01/06/2026

Cheers to at ! ✨🌈 Pop by for a refreshing summer sip for a good cause at these locations:

🍹 - From June 1st – 30th, $1 from every Prickly Pear Mule sold goes to Brave Space Alliance, a black and trans-founded LGBTQ+ center rooted in the south side of Chicago.
🍹 - From June 1st – 30th, $1 from every zero-proof Palmer’s Paradise sold goes to the Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook’s Pride Youth Program, which supports LGBTQ+ youth ages 4-24 and their families across Chicago’s northern suburbs.

26/05/2026

Spring menu refresh? One of everything, please! ✨ Order carryout after a long weekend to try the new Roasted Walnut Hummus - mandarin orange, chive & kumquat chutney, Spicy Whipped Feta w/ smoky morita chili & pistachio muhammara & pomegranate + more 🍊🌿 |

15/05/2026

🍦ONE WEEK🍦until your Frozen Greek Yogurt-fueled summer plans start at ! Swipe for all the super sweet fro-yo details at your go-to location 👆

✨ Rotisserie Ema: $1 Fro-Yo Fridays* resume Friday, May 22nd at 11AM!

✨ - snag a Fro-Yo w/ olive oil & sea salt to-go from the carryout window for $1* through Memorial Day Weekend! Fro-Yo To-Go resumes Tuesday, May 26th.

✨ - make a Fro-Yo stop while shopping or split for dessert at !

*Tax applicable, one per person while supplies last.

13/05/2026

A favorite from the gluten-free mezze selections: Crispy Wild Mushrooms w/ black lime, green chili crema, spiced honey & chive 🍯🍋‍🟩 Order as part of your to-go dinner spread from alongside Green Falafel, Spicy Whipped Feta w/ gluten-free crackers & more!

08/05/2026

How your spring shower, party, rehearsal dinner or special occasion could look in The Vanessa Room at ✨🌿

Host in the private dining space seating up to 52 guests with custom table configurations, menus, access to A/V capabilities & all of your favorite Mediterranean-inspired drinks, mezze & dessert, of course! Inquire to learn more & work with the onsite team🥂 |

Address

74 W Illinois Street

60654

Opening Hours

Monday	11:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	11:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	11:00 - 22:00
Thursday	11:00 - 22:00
Friday	11:00 - 23:00
Saturday	11:00 - 23:00
Sunday	11:00 - 21:00

Website

http://www.emarestaurants.com/

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