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

401 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 253 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

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 401 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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
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.

401 Reviews

F
Faith
Chicago
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and our server Jessie made our anniversary dinner amazing!!
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Alison
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lunch is delicious! Order the short rib sandwich. You will not be disappointed.
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Sanjay
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and service with good food however a bit pricey for the portions.
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Dee
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, modern, comfortable atmosphere. Great service. Lovely selection of tasty cocktails. Hummus' and spreads were delicious, but portions were too small for one person, let alone to share. It was uncomfortable. Definitely try tahini caesar salad. It'a a gem. I had high expectations for vegetable dishes like charred green beans or brussel sprouts, but they came short. Kebabs and main dishes need a lot of work. Please fix them. The best main dish we ordered was the braised short rib, which is not exactly a typical Middle Eastern or Mediterranean dish. Sorry to say that the grilled chicken, brisket kefta, chicken kefta, Moroccan chicken all were disappointing, dry, and flavorless... And finally, desserts: We tried the honey cake, sticky date cake and chocolate torte. We were very satisfied with all of them; definitely recommend all.
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Zarya
Columbus
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Received uncooked salmon very raw, while we ordered two grilled salmon dish one cooked, one raw without providing any specifications of how we want our food done. Rice was very oily, Felt really scared eating the rice you could see half of the dish filled with oil. We had to look for our server several times or ask others to find her when we needed something. Second time and I think will be last time.
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Phyllis
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food . Try the Corn Hummus. Service was outstanding.
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Mary kay
VIP
Chicago
91 reviews
5.0
91 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ema is outstanding! We had 6 women for a special birthday. Our server was smart , informative for first timers, attentive, and so nice. The food was so good. We shared everything. Hummus. Spreads. Veggies. All were excellent. Can’t wait to come back. The restaurant itself is so beautiful. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Reserve early!!
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Danny
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food , every dish was phenomenal. We will definitely go again
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Carey
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited Ema's for my wife’s birthday as a surprise—she had no idea where we were going! My son joined us for the celebration, and from the moment we pulled up, my wife was thrilled to try this new spot. Upon entering, we were immediately welcomed and seated. Our waitress was exceptional, offering thoughtful recommendations from the menu. When the dishes arrived, they were beautifully presented, and the moment we took our first bite, we were blown away by the incredible flavors. The food was truly outstanding. I highly recommend Ema’s to anyone craving delicious Mediterranean cuisine—it's definitely worth a visit!
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Florence
VIP
Chicago
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A gem on the North Shore. Our lunch was amazing!!
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Ema - Glenview is rated 4.7 stars by 401 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 253 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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