Ema - River North
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesMediterranean, Californian
- Hours of OperationLunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
- Phone number(312) 527-5586
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefCJ Jacobson
- CateringEnjoy Ema Catering for your next event at home, in the office, or for your next celebration! Contact emaparties@leye.com for more information.
- Private party facilitiesThe open and inviting dining room features reclaimed wood, rustic white brick and an indoor ivy terrace with operable windows. The dining room accommodates groups up to 150 guests and may be custom configured for your next family-style dinner, business lunch or cocktail reception event.
- AreaRiver North (Chicago)
- Cross StreetClark & Illinois
- Parking detailsValet parking is located just east of Ema on Illinois Street at the Hyatt Place/Fairfield Inn valet. Valet costs $25 for 3 hours, no validation needed. Regular rates apply after 3 hours.
- Public transitRed Line Stop at Grand / Blue Line Stop at Clark
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 4,573 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.6Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago
Mediterranean
Review summary
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Jeff
Chicago
11 reviews
4.011 reviews
Dined today
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Julia
VIPLittle Rock
7 reviews
3.07 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 3
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chelsea
Detroit
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Golda
Chicago
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Brett
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.03 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Natalia
Chicago
7 reviews
5.07 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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- S
Scott
Chicago
1 review
3.01 review
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 4
- Service 2
- Ambience 4
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Caroline
Chicago
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Rebecca
VIPChicago
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Clark
VIPChicago
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Ema - River North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 527-5586.
Ema - River North is rated 4.7 stars by 4573 OpenTable diners.
Ema - River North does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?
Order delivery or takeout
74 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Additional information
- Cross StreetClark & Illinois
- AreaRiver North (Chicago)
- Hours of OperationLunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesMediterranean, Californian
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsValet parking is located just east of Ema on Illinois Street at the Hyatt Place/Fairfield Inn valet. Valet costs $25 for 3 hours, no validation needed. Regular rates apply after 3 hours.
- Public transitRed Line Stop at Grand / Blue Line Stop at Clark
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefCJ Jacobson
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(312) 527-5586
- CateringEnjoy Ema Catering for your next event at home, in the office, or for your next celebration! Contact emaparties@leye.com for more information.
- Private party facilitiesThe open and inviting dining room features reclaimed wood, rustic white brick and an indoor ivy terrace with operable windows. The dining room accommodates groups up to 150 guests and may be custom configured for your next family-style dinner, business lunch or cocktail reception event.
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