Ema - Glenview

4.7

383 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 123 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Healthy

Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab.

The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Greek
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 262-9500
Website
https://www.emarestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777
Neighborhood
Glenview
Cross street
Patriot Blvd. and Lake
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 383 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
North Suburbs
Best Ambiance
North Suburbs
Innovative
North Suburbs
Healthy
North Suburbs
Hot spot
North Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

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Ema - Glenview offers a "fantastic dining experience" with a "beautiful" ambiance and "attentive" service. Guests rave about the "delicious and unique" Mediterranean-inspired dishes, including standout appetizers like "eggplant dip" and "brussels sprouts salad." While some note noise levels and pricing, the "beautiful" setting and "great" food make it a worthwhile visit, especially for special occasions.

383 Reviews

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Marilyn
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Relaxing “ inside/outside “ atmosphere. Food is very good and Mediterranean interesting with plates to share, making it nice to try many dishes. A tad noisy but fun.
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Ryan
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress did not come by the table for over 30-40 minutes and we had to order with another tables server. Other than that the food and experience at Ema is always lovely
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Roman
Chicago
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all around! The atmosphere, food, drinks and service were top notch. Chris our waiter was attentive and explained all the dishes to us. Food came out as expected while we sipped on drinks that were great. Small plates were flavorful and interesting to try. Everyone was attentive and dishes tasted top notch. Highly recommend to try 2-3 different dishes per person. Enjoy this neighborhood gem!!
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Brendan
VIP
Chicago
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ema continues to impress with its unique Mediterranean cuisine that no matter what you order, is always good. Only way ambiance could be improved is if they added a rooftop deck in the summer.
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Katy
VIP
Chicago
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant space and ambience is nice. Food and drinks are overpriced. Food was good but mixed drinks (cosmo) were tiny for the price tag and only ok. Service started off great with our initial order but then felt that we were trying to be rushed out as the dessert menu was dropped off rather than asking if we’d like to order anything additional from the dinner menu. Waiter was difficult to find when we wanted to order something additional and again when interested in getting the final bill.
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Lauri
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. Great food and drinks menu. The staff was gracious and very accommodating for our large group. Definitely recommend!!
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judy
VIP
Chicago
51 reviews
4.0
51 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food is very good. Great variety of vegetarian options. Pitas and Sweet Potato Latkes are outstanding!
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margaret
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
While we had reservations - we did not like being seated in the bar area near the entrance! It was extremely cold and our waiter was polite but impossible to find for our order and our bill!!!
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Daniella
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This location in Glenview is beautiful! Loved the vibe & it is very similar to the River North location. Food was very good & the menu is similar to the OG location. Service was excellent! Will be back!
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Gail
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and space is gorgeous. The entrees, veggies, hummus are all good sizes but appetizers are a bit small. Felt my cosmo was small as well. Pacing of the meal was a bit off though which is why I didn’t give 5 starts. Lots of waiting for next dish and veggies came long before the entrees so ended up filling up. Will definitely return.
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Ema - Glenview is rated 4.7 stars by 383 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 123 times today

1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

Additional information

Cross street
Patriot Blvd. and Lake
Neighborhood
Glenview
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Greek
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.emarestaurants.com/
Phone number
(847) 262-9500

Ema - Glenview

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