Ema

Ema Ema is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter California style of cooking.
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Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & light style cooking in Chicago's River North and Glenview neighborhoods & at The Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, TX. 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 kitc

hen with Rotisserie Ema, a quick casual counter. Menu specialties include chef prepared salads, rotiserrie chicken and house-made frozen Greek yogurt.

: the news you’ve been waiting for - is on at Ēma! 🥂 Find a seat at the main bar inside or head to the outside patio...
21/07/2026

: the news you’ve been waiting for - is on at Ēma! 🥂 Find a seat at the main bar inside or head to the outside patio bar seating for $5 Craft Beer, $9 Select Mezze, $9 Sommelier Select Wine Pours + $12 Hand-Crafted Cocktails every Monday - Friday between 4PM-6PM ✨🌿 Visit the link in bio to view the new Happy Hour menu!

*Restrictions apply.

Save the backyard cookout for another weekend & head to Ēma for kebabs, seafood & braises including the Grilled Halloum...
17/07/2026

Save the backyard cookout for another weekend & head to Ēma for kebabs, seafood & braises including the Grilled Halloumi Kebab w/ red onion, date & red zhoug, Grilled Oishii Shrimp Kebab w/ roasted tomato & souvlaki + Grilled Branzino w/
pistachio aillade, brown butter & charred lemon (plus an order of Crispy Potatoes, of course) ✨

: Reserve your seat to ‘Sip With The Sommelier’ on August 5th, featuring white, rosé, orange + red wines from Spain, Cy...
14/07/2026

: Reserve your seat to ‘Sip With The Sommelier’ on August 5th, featuring white, rosé, orange + red wines from Spain, Cyprus, Greece, California & France 🥂

Savor summertime sips as you’re guided through the profiles, regions, climates and wineries unique to each varietal. Taking place in The Vanessa Room, the intimate private dining space at Ēma , enjoy a selection of perfectly-paired, exclusive seasonal mezze as you follow along with your own personal wine map!

Reserve now via link in bio ✨

Make summertime hosting a breeze with & carryout from Ēma ✨ Curate a spread of hummus, salads, hot & cold mezze favor...
10/07/2026

Make summertime hosting a breeze with & carryout from Ēma ✨ Curate a spread of hummus, salads, hot & cold mezze favorites & kebabs for easy set up & gratifying grazing - plus, you can receive an Ema Gift Certificate* when you place an applicable catering order through the end of August! Learn more by visiting our website.

*Terms and restrictions apply.

Ease into your evening with at Ēma 🍸✨ Between 3PM-5PM every Monday - Friday, cheers with a $9 (plus tax) House Palo...
07/07/2026

Ease into your evening with at Ēma 🍸✨ Between 3PM-5PM every Monday - Friday, cheers with a $9 (plus tax) House Paloma, Martini or Old Fashioned, Sommelier Select Wines + snack on $9 mezze including Crispy Wild Mushrooms & House-Made Sweet Potato Fries!

03/07/2026

Did you catch how we’re cooling off this holiday weekend at the end?🍦😉

✨ Pop by in (74 W. Illinois St.) today, July 3rd, for $1 FroYo Friday to-go between 11AM-3PM

✨ Make plans to grab a $1 Frozen Greek Yogurt w/ olive oil & sea salt to-go out of the Carryout Window at Ēma location (1320 Patriot Blvd.) ALL DAY on the Fourth of July!*

*Restrictions apply. Tax applicable. One per person, while supplies last.

Cheers to 10 years of Ēma ! ✨ Join the River North location through Wednesday, July 8 for $10 (plus tax) Classic Hummu...
30/06/2026

Cheers to 10 years of Ēma ! ✨

Join the River North location through Wednesday, July 8 for $10 (plus tax) Classic Hummus, new summer mezze including Tomato Caponata Hummus, Wedge Salad & Alaskan Halibut + to try Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s top 10 menu must-haves!

Thanks for the support over the last decade of mezze, memories, global wines + special moments – we look forward to welcoming you for another 10 years and beyond!

Warm temps 🤝 cooling off at Ēma ✨ Take a break from walking & shopping to scoop into Frozen Greek Yogurt w/ pistachio s...
26/06/2026

Warm temps 🤝 cooling off at Ēma ✨ Take a break from walking & shopping to scoop into Frozen Greek Yogurt w/ pistachio syrup & cinnamon phyllo, sip a frozen Tan Lines or dip into Charred Eggplant Spread with chilled crudité in !🍦

Swipe to scoop a Mushroom “Escargot” baked in a lime pickle-infused butter & layered with fragrant garlic, parmesan + to...
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!

An evening spent al fresco amidst the greenery is sure to be one to remember ✨Join the patio at Ēma for your upcoming...
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! 🥂🌿

plans = pulling up a seat on the patio in & or under the skylight in for dinner with Dad! Cheers with a special ...
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 ✨

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

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