Tama

Name: Tama
Address: 1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60647-4565
Telephone: (312) 955-0212
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

166 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

A charming intimate neighborhood restaurant by Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez that merges Mediterranean traditions with South American and Asian ingredients.

Tama has a strict 2 hour turn time. Your reservation starts at the time it is booked, whether all the members of your party have arrived.
Please understand that we are a small restaurant and ever so grateful you have decided to join us.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, South American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(312) 955-0212
Website
http://www.tama-restaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Avgeria Stapaki
Private party facilities
Available Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for private events. Please contact the restaurant to inquire.

Location
1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4565
Area
Logan Square
Cross Street
Damen & Armitage
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Popular dishes

FOCACCIAUS$14.00
FRISEE SALAD, MANCHEGO CHEESE/TRUFFLE ICE CREAM
SEABASS CRUDOUS$26.00
SEABASS, YUZU-CHILI, CARA-CARA GEL
ROASTED BEETROOTSUS$18.00
GOAT CHEESE,ORANGE SEGMENTS,CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS
BEEF CARPACCIOUS$24.00
CHIVE PESTO, ARUGULA, FRESH TRUFFLE
MUSSELSUS$22.00
SAFFRON BROTH
PATATAS BRAVASUS$16.00
SPICY YOGURT
OYSTER MUSHROOMSUS$20.00
GARLIC, WINE, PARSLEY, BUTTER BEAN PUREE, CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS
EMPANADASUS$20.00
BRAISED LAMB,TOMATO/PEPPER RELISH,GREEK YOGURT
BEEF SKEWERSUS$22.00
TRUFFLE
SHORT RIB ORZOUS$35.00
WILD MUSHROOM TORTELLONIUS$28.00
BEURRE BLANC, SPINACH, LEMON
SEABASS
WHOLE, GRILLED, WILD CAUGHT
FRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAKUS$16.00
FETA CHEESE,TRUFFLE BUTTER,TURMERIC CREAM
ROASTED 1/2 AMISH CHICKENUS$38.00
TRAHANA MOUSSE,ROASTED CHICKEN
20oz BLACK ANGUS BONE-IN RIBEYEUS$78.00
RIBEYE,TRUFFLE POTATO MOUSSE
LOBSTER SPAGHETTINIUS$50.00
TOMATO CONFIT,HERBS,LOBSTER BISQUE,CHILLY

Dessert

BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE BRULEEUS$14.00
CHOCOLATE TARTUS$14.00
CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS & HOME MADE VANILLA ICE CREAM

Lunch

FOCACCIAUS$12.00
FRISEE SALAD, MANCHEGO CHEESE/TRUFFLE ICE CREAM
ROIS STRACCIATELLAUS$22.00
STRACCIATELLA CHEESE, APPLES, WHIPPED HONEY, CHILI OIL
GRILLED CABBAGE CAESARUS$18.00
CABBAGE, CAESAR DRESSING, CRISPY CHORIZO
BEEF CARPACCIOUS$24.00
CHIVE PESTO, ARUGULA, FRESH TRUFFLE
THE BURGERUS$18.00
CHORIZO MAYO, CARAMELIZED ONIONS
FRENCH FRIESUS$14.00
GARLIC, PARSLEY, PARMESAN
EMPANADASUS$18.00
GRILLED CHICKEN, VEGETABLES, ROMESCO
RAMENUS$20.00
PORK BROTH, CHICKEN BROTH, CARAMELIZED PORK BELLY
MUSSELSUS$22.00
SAFFRON BROTH

COCKTAILS

CHERI CHERI LADYUS$16.00
GIN, MARASCHINO, LEMON, MINT SYRUP
13 JAMETTIUS$15.00
VODKA, LEMON, ORANGE BITTERS, SALT TINCTURE
ELVIRA HANCOCKUS$17.00
MEZCAL, LIME, AGAVE NECTAR, SALT POWDER
TWO SMOKING BARRELSUS$17.00
BOURBON, SALERS APERITIF, ROSSO VERMOUTH
SIN CITYUS$16.00
TEQUILA, AMARETTO LIQUER, BITTERS
SHE IS LIKE A RAINBOW MOCKTAILUS$12.00
COCONUT, MELON, MANDARIN, LIME, GINGER BEER - YOU CAN ADD SPIRIT OF CHOICE
- Spirit of ChoiceUS$4.00
COFFEE AND CIGARETTESUS$17.00
VODKA,ESPRESSO,COFFEE LIQUEUR, AEGEAN SEA SALT

RED

2022 THYMIOPOULOS 'YOUNG VINES' XINOMAVROUS$15.00
NAOUSSA, GREECE
- BottleUS$75.00
2022 KARAVITAKIS 'KLIMA KOTISFALI & MAVROTRAGANOUS$15.00
CRETE, GREECE
- BottleUS$75.00
2022 KOMPSOS 'KOMPSOS' LITATIKOUS$16.00
CRETE, GREECE
- BottleUS$80.00

WHITE

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' XINOMAVRO & MALAGOUSIAUS$15.00
NAOUSSA, GREECE
- BottleUS$75.00
2021 GENTILINI 'RHOMBUS' ROBOLAUS$15.00
KEFALONIA, GREECE
- BottleUS$75.00
2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' ASSYRTIKOUS$16.00
NAOUSSA, GREECE
- BottleUS$80.00
2006 DOMAINE DES BAUMARD 'CLOS DU PAPILLON' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FRUS$110.00
2018 DOMAINE DU CLOS'EL 'LA JALOUSIE' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FRANCEUS$95.00
2019 MEYER FONNE | PINOT GRIS | ALSACE, FRUS$90.00
2018 RUDI PICHLER | GRUNER VETLINER 'SMARAGD' | WACHAU, AUSTRIAUS$105.00
2020 BIBI GRAETZ 'TESTAMATTA' | ANSONICA | TUSCANY, ITALYUS$150.00
2021 ARTEMIS KARAMOLEGOS | ASSYRTIKO | SANTORINI, GREECEUS$80.00
2021 BROKENWOOD | SEMILLON | HUNTER VALLEY, AUSTRALIAUS$65.00
2021 SKOURAS | MOSCOFILERO | PELOPONNESE. GREECEUS$65.00
2020 DOMAINE LOUIS MOREAU | CHARDONNAY| CHABLIS | CRU, FRANCEUS$95.00
2019 FOURCHAUME | CHARDONNAY | CHABLIS 1ER CRU. FRANCEUS$105.00
2020 DUMOL 'WESTER REACH' | CHARDONNAY | RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CAUS$110.00
2022 VINA COSTEIRA 'COLECCION 68' | TREIXADURA. ALBARINO, GODELLO | RIBEIRO, SPAINUS$80.00
2019 DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD | CHARDONNAY | CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET, FRANCEUS$110.00
1999 URZIGER WURZGARTEN | RIESLING KABINETT | MOSEL, GERMANYUS$85.00
2019 BORGOGNO | RIESLING | PIEDMONT, ITALYUS$80.00

ROSE

2022 OENOPS 'APLA' XINOMAVRO / MAVROUDI / LIMNIONAUS$14.00
PROSOTSANI, GREECE
- BottleUS$65.00
2020 MACABEO 'KIKI N JUAN' / VALENCIA, SPAINUS$14.00
- BottleUS$60.00

SPARKLING

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT ROSE' / PINOT NOIRUS$14.00
ARGENTINA
- BottleUS$56.00
NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT' / CHARDONNAYUS$14.00
ARGENTINA
- BottleUS$56.00
NV DOMAINE MARC HEBRART | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY MAREUIL SUR-AY CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$110.00
NV MOUSSE ET FILS ROSE | PINOT MEUNIER & PINOT NOIR | VALLEE DE LA MARNE, CHAMPAGNEUS$120.00
NV BOLLINGER ROSE | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY | CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$120.00
NV CLANDESTIN 'LES GRANDES LIGNES' | CHARDONNAY | AUBE, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE.US$175.00
2021 VIETTI | MOSCATO D' ASTI | 375ML | PIEDMONTE, ITALYUS$55.00
NV Laurent-Perrier | CHAMPAGNE BRUT| 375ML CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$90.00

BEER

YELLOW DONKEYUS$8.00
LAGERED ALE, SANTORINI, GREECE

Red

2020 I. Brand & Family | Cabernet Franc | San Benito, CAUS$75.00
2019 Paitin | Barbaresco | Neive, ItalyUS$110.00
2016 Les Vins de Vienne | Syrah | Northern Rhone, FRUS$95.00
2019 Eduardo Torres Acosta 'Versante Nord' | Nerello Mascalese | Sicily, ITUS$90.00
2021 Domaine Grains d'Estuaire 'Cuvee Emma' | Merlot | Southwest FranceUS$80.00
2019 Chateau Musar | Cabernet Sauvignon & Carignan | LebanonUS$125.00

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tama is a culinary gem, offering a "fantastic" dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the chef's counter, providing a fun and interactive atmosphere. Dishes like short rib orzo, octopus, and patatas bravas are standout favorites. While some note occasional temperature issues, the overall ambiance and hospitality make it a "highly recommend" spot. Perfect for date nights and memorable culinary adventures.

166 Reviews

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AJ
VIP
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved Tama, great food and ambience. Recommend it to all for a date or small gathering.
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Bethany
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the time we walked in until we left, we felt not but the utmost hospitality from the FoH staff. Our server was friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable about all aspects of the menu. The food came out timely and everything was delicious. We were seated near the chef’s counter and it was fun to watch things being prepared. The focaccia, cauliflower, beets, and short rib risotto were incredible and the cheesecake shouldn’t be missed. Highly recommend this for your next dinner spot
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Juliet
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, excellent service, cozy but lively atmosphere with a view of the kitchen if you’re downstairs in the booths. It was a wonderful birthday dinner! We absolutely loved this place. What a gem in the neighborhood!
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Christianna
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Every dish was delicious and our server Elias was wonderful
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Jeff
VIP
Chicago
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Not our first time at Tama and every time is great … also will not be our last
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amanda
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner. Ilias was our server and he made the meal so special. We enjoyed all his recommendations, especially the focaccia with truffle ice cream and the short rib orzo. His wine recommendation was also a winner. Can’t wait to return with friends.
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Trevor
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Customized server experience. Fine dining level food. Cozy atmosphere. Approachable neighborhood.
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Beth
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible food and Maria’s attentiveness and warmth helped to make it a wonderful bday dinner.
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Charlene
VIP
Chicago
74 reviews
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always stellar at Tama. Beautiful plating plus fantastic flavors and interesting menu options, including many vegetable dishes. Very warm and attentive service as well.
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Scott
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious but the HVAC wasn’t working properly and we were either freezing cold or too warm.
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FAQs

Tama offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 955-0212.

Tama is rated 4.8 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4565

Additional information

Cross Street
Damen & Armitage
Area
Logan Square
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, South American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Avgeria Stapaki
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://www.tama-restaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 955-0212
Private party facilities
Available Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for private events. Please contact the restaurant to inquire.

Tama

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sea Bass

RAMEN

Tuna Tartare

Appetizers

FOCACCIAUS$14.00

SEABASS CRUDOUS$26.00

ROASTED BEETROOTSUS$18.00

BEEF CARPACCIOUS$24.00

MUSSELSUS$22.00

PATATAS BRAVASUS$16.00

OYSTER MUSHROOMSUS$20.00

EMPANADASUS$20.00

BEEF SKEWERSUS$22.00

SHORT RIB ORZOUS$35.00

WILD MUSHROOM TORTELLONIUS$28.00

SEABASS

FRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAKUS$16.00

ROASTED 1/2 AMISH CHICKENUS$38.00

20oz BLACK ANGUS BONE-IN RIBEYEUS$78.00

LOBSTER SPAGHETTINIUS$50.00

Dessert

BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE BRULEEUS$14.00

CHOCOLATE TARTUS$14.00

Lunch

FOCACCIAUS$12.00

ROIS STRACCIATELLAUS$22.00

GRILLED CABBAGE CAESARUS$18.00

BEEF CARPACCIOUS$24.00

THE BURGERUS$18.00

FRENCH FRIESUS$14.00

EMPANADASUS$18.00

RAMENUS$20.00

MUSSELSUS$22.00

COCKTAILS

CHERI CHERI LADYUS$16.00

13 JAMETTIUS$15.00

ELVIRA HANCOCKUS$17.00

TWO SMOKING BARRELSUS$17.00

SIN CITYUS$16.00

SHE IS LIKE A RAINBOW MOCKTAILUS$12.00

COFFEE AND CIGARETTESUS$17.00

RED

2022 THYMIOPOULOS 'YOUNG VINES' XINOMAVROUS$15.00

2022 KARAVITAKIS 'KLIMA KOTISFALI & MAVROTRAGANOUS$15.00

2022 KOMPSOS 'KOMPSOS' LITATIKOUS$16.00

WHITE

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' XINOMAVRO & MALAGOUSIAUS$15.00

2021 GENTILINI 'RHOMBUS' ROBOLAUS$15.00

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' ASSYRTIKOUS$16.00

2006 DOMAINE DES BAUMARD 'CLOS DU PAPILLON' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FRUS$110.00

2018 DOMAINE DU CLOS'EL 'LA JALOUSIE' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FRANCEUS$95.00

2019 MEYER FONNE | PINOT GRIS | ALSACE, FRUS$90.00

2018 RUDI PICHLER | GRUNER VETLINER 'SMARAGD' | WACHAU, AUSTRIAUS$105.00

2020 BIBI GRAETZ 'TESTAMATTA' | ANSONICA | TUSCANY, ITALYUS$150.00

2021 ARTEMIS KARAMOLEGOS | ASSYRTIKO | SANTORINI, GREECEUS$80.00

2021 BROKENWOOD | SEMILLON | HUNTER VALLEY, AUSTRALIAUS$65.00

2021 SKOURAS | MOSCOFILERO | PELOPONNESE. GREECEUS$65.00

2020 DOMAINE LOUIS MOREAU | CHARDONNAY| CHABLIS | CRU, FRANCEUS$95.00

2019 FOURCHAUME | CHARDONNAY | CHABLIS 1ER CRU. FRANCEUS$105.00

2020 DUMOL 'WESTER REACH' | CHARDONNAY | RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CAUS$110.00

2022 VINA COSTEIRA 'COLECCION 68' | TREIXADURA. ALBARINO, GODELLO | RIBEIRO, SPAINUS$80.00

2019 DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD | CHARDONNAY | CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET, FRANCEUS$110.00

1999 URZIGER WURZGARTEN | RIESLING KABINETT | MOSEL, GERMANYUS$85.00

2019 BORGOGNO | RIESLING | PIEDMONT, ITALYUS$80.00

ROSE

2022 OENOPS 'APLA' XINOMAVRO / MAVROUDI / LIMNIONAUS$14.00

2020 MACABEO 'KIKI N JUAN' / VALENCIA, SPAINUS$14.00

SPARKLING

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT ROSE' / PINOT NOIRUS$14.00

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT' / CHARDONNAYUS$14.00

NV DOMAINE MARC HEBRART | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY MAREUIL SUR-AY CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$110.00

NV MOUSSE ET FILS ROSE | PINOT MEUNIER & PINOT NOIR | VALLEE DE LA MARNE, CHAMPAGNEUS$120.00

NV BOLLINGER ROSE | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY | CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$120.00

NV CLANDESTIN 'LES GRANDES LIGNES' | CHARDONNAY | AUBE, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE.US$175.00

2021 VIETTI | MOSCATO D' ASTI | 375ML | PIEDMONTE, ITALYUS$55.00

NV Laurent-Perrier | CHAMPAGNE BRUT| 375ML CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$90.00