Ema - Glenview

Name: Ema - Glenview
Address: 1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL, United States, 60026-7777
Telephone: (847) 262-9500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

312 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 173 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 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
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
Area
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 312 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 Ambience
North Suburbs
Healthy
North Suburbs
Hot spot
North Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

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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.

313 Reviews

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Paul
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to Ema! Was super excited as Aba is one of our favorite restaurants. Very unique and yummy dishes!
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Brian
Chicago
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our experience was very mixed but ultimately disappointing. My wife chose this as a special occasion spot for the night of her 50th birthday (this was noted on the reservation). It's a nice, elegant place with a modern, city-like vibe. We brought our kids and were happy to see they had a separate kids menu. Overall, the food was high quality but I'd certainly hesitate to say it was 'outstanding' - especially for the price. The brussel sprouts were a favorite, crispy & tasty. Classic hummus was very good too. We were divided on others like the stracciatella and falafel. We typically like sweet stuff but the dates were so sweet they were practically inedible. The Chicken Kefta looked good but was way too over seasoned. Our waitress was nice and attentive and the beginning but disappeared for stretches. But the worst was that she completely forgot about the bday, even though I made a point at the beginning of saying we were celebrating a "BIG" birthday. It was getting late for the kids (school night and we couldn't get a rezy before 7:45). What's worse is after settling the bill, we watched her bring a bday treat to the table across from us. It's unfortunate they were so short-sighted and the night had to end on such a sour note.
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Stephanie
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter! Such good service! The Food is so amazing.
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Shari
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to the new Ema Restaurant in Glenview. We were celebrating our daughter’s birthday. The restaurant decor was beautiful, the server Ellie was very friendly and helpful in explaining our choices on the menu. Our meal was delicious and we enjoyed our selections and were happy with the delicious Greek Yogurt dessert for the birthday girl which we all happily shared with her. We give Ema 10 stars and will be returning and we will recommend your restaurant to everyone! The Kupperman Family
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RobinA
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is decorated beautifully! Bright and Cherry and very California vibe. Food was outstanding! Everything was great! Will be back again!
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Holly
Louisville
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 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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Peter
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I don’t get it. Combining Mediterranean food with California flare is like oil and water in my book. Mediterranean food is more traditional and hearty while California style is about fancy food that rarely satisfies. I’ve tried this restaurant three times and though it is fine, it’s not my cup of tea. Beautiful decor, good service, but the food ….
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Debbie
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 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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Jack
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 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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Michael
Chicago
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined 5 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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Ema - Glenview is rated 4.7 stars by 312 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 173 times today

1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

Additional information

Cross Street
Patriot Blvd. and Lake
Area
Glenview
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
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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