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Ema Glenview - Ema - Glenview, Glenview, IL

Ema - Glenview

4.7
4.7
306 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 186 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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 306 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

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

  • North Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • North Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ema - Glenview is a stunning new addition to the suburbs, with a "beautiful" and "trendy" ambiance reminiscent of downtown Chicago. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "great service," highlighting dishes like the "charred eggplant" and "spicy brisket kefta." While some note the restaurant's "high prices" and noise levels, many appreciate the allergy-conscious menu and the attentive staff. Perfect for sharing small plates, Ema offers a delightful Mediterranean experience.

306 Reviews

  1. Holly

    Louisville

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very attentive and relaxed. Always felt cared for in every way. Food was so flavorful, every bite was delicious. Ema’s is now our favorite restaurant. We are moving soon, please open one near Naples, Florida!

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  2. Debbie

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, but…as we had heard from others, service was lacking.

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  3. Jack

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food with absolutely the best customer service. I highly recommend. We’ll be coming back often.

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  4. Michael

    Chicago

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best looking restaurant on the North Shore. Food was very good and service was outstanding.

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  5. Richard

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as usual. The latkes were very crispy. Just how I love them!

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  6. Steve

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, Sam V was our outstanding server, and overall ambiance were all fantastic. We are so happy to have this new dinning option on the NorthShore. This was our first time at EMA celebrating our 53rd wedding anniversary with friends and we definitely will be back again

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  7. karen

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ema is a beautful restaurant with excellent food and a fantastic staff.

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  8. Janet

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic lunch spot in a beautiful setting. The small plates are perfect for sharing and for allowing us to be introduced to so many new and unexpected taste combinations.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place with a good design. The drinks were well-made, and the food was tasty, especially the appetizers. Worth visiting if you’re in the area.

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  10. Lili

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    - Waited 20 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. I complained that this was a bad start to a special occasion dinner; they comped our appetizer for the trouble. - Ordered same wine twice, got two different wines. - Ordered vegetable plates and meat plates as main course. Vegetables were brought out first, so waited, and waited, and waited for the meat plates, hoping to eat them together, but it took another 15-20 minutes for the meat plates to come out, by which time the vegetables were cold. - very noisy, not relaxing. This is new construction, how did they get the acoustics so wrong?! - water had bad taste of chlorine, couldn’t drink. Noticed tables around us all asked for lemon wedges to put in water. Overall this was a disappointing experience, considering how hard it is to get a reservation at this restaurant, and their prices. Will not be going back.

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Ema - Glenview is rated 4.7 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 186 times today
Google Map for Ema - Glenview

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
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