Skip navigation
Ema

Location

74 W. Illinois St., Chicago IL 60654

Get directions

Contact

Ēma is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobsons 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.

Ēma shares its kitchen with Rotisserie Ēma, a quick casual counter. Menu specialties include chef prepared salads, rotisserie chicken and house-made frozen Greek yogurt.

Special offer: $1 FroYo Friday at Rotisserie Ema
tagOther

$1 FroYo Fridays are back at Rotisserie Ema in River North! Every Friday from 11AM-3PM, snag a Frozen Greek Yogurt to-go for $1, plus tax! Enjoy toppings including Strawberry-Rhubarb Sauce or Pistachio Sauce w/ Crumbled Cinnamon Phyllo for $2 each.

Special offer: Celebrate Father’s Day
tagOther

Special for Fathers Day, join Ema and enjoy a Padre-rita with reposado tequila, yuzu juice, blackberry and agave alongside Mediterranean mezze favorites during weekend brunch and dinner service Saturday, June 20th Sunday, June 21st.

Special offer: Pride Month at Ema
tagOther

From June 1st 30th, Ema will be donating $1 from every Prickly Pear Mule sold to Brave Space Alliance, a black and trans-founded LGBTQ+ center rooted in the south side of Chicago.

Services Offered

Wheelchair Accessible

Miles from O'Hare Airport17.0

Miles from Midway Airport12.0

Miles from Navy Pier1.1

Miles from McCormick Place3.5

Visa

MasterCard

Discover

American Express

Dinner

Lunch

Brunch

Valet Parking Available

Reservations Accepted

Public Space Wi-Fi Available

Restaurant(s) On-site

Bar/Lounge

ADA Compliant

Public Space Wi-Fi COMP or FeeComplimentary

Self-Parking AvailableOn-site

Food On-siteRestaurant

Hours of OperationLunchnMonday - Friday: 11:00AM-3:00PMnnDinnernMonday-Thursday: 3:00PM-10:00PMnFriday-Saturday : 3:00PM-11:00PMnSunday: 3:00PM-9:00PMnnBrunchnSaturday & Sunday: 11:00AM-3:00PM

Family-friendly

Buy-out Max Capacity200

Largest Room, Banquet Capacity (Seated)75

On-Site Catering

In-house/Exclusive Caterer(s)

Complete Buy-out Available

Max Capacity, Reception Style (Standing)200

Max Capacity, Banquet Style (Seated)150

Private Dining Available

Group Menu

Avg Meal Price/Person (appetizer, entrée, dessert)$$ = $15 - $24


More Images

Interiorbrunchoverhead
bean-night

Explore Chicago hotels, flights, deals, and more

Plan your trip

Expedia
Expedia
Expedia
Expedia

CTA Newsletter

Chicago Newsletter

Stay in the know

Sign up

chvg26-enews-cropped

Chicago Visitors Guide

Start planning today

Get the guide