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Ema - Glenview

4.7
4.7
381 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 196 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 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 262-9500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    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 381 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

NoiseModerate

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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

382 Reviews
  1. Marilyn

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxing “ inside/outside “ atmosphere. Food is very good and Mediterranean interesting with plates to share, making it nice to try many dishes. A tad noisy but fun.

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  2. Ryan

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress did not come by the table for over 30-40 minutes and we had to order with another tables server. Other than that the food and experience at Ema is always lovely

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  3. Roman

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around! The atmosphere, food, drinks and service were top notch. Chris our waiter was attentive and explained all the dishes to us. Food came out as expected while we sipped on drinks that were great. Small plates were flavorful and interesting to try. Everyone was attentive and dishes tasted top notch. Highly recommend to try 2-3 different dishes per person. Enjoy this neighborhood gem!!

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  4. Brendan

    VIP

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ema continues to impress with its unique Mediterranean cuisine that no matter what you order, is always good. Only way ambiance could be improved is if they added a rooftop deck in the summer.

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  5. Katy

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant space and ambience is nice. Food and drinks are overpriced. Food was good but mixed drinks (cosmo) were tiny for the price tag and only ok. Service started off great with our initial order but then felt that we were trying to be rushed out as the dessert menu was dropped off rather than asking if we’d like to order anything additional from the dinner menu. Waiter was difficult to find when we wanted to order something additional and again when interested in getting the final bill.

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  6. Lauri

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. Great food and drinks menu. The staff was gracious and very accommodating for our large group. Definitely recommend!!

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  7. judy

    VIP

    Chicago

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very good. Great variety of vegetarian options. Pitas and Sweet Potato Latkes are outstanding!

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  8. margaret

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    While we had reservations - we did not like being seated in the bar area near the entrance! It was extremely cold and our waiter was polite but impossible to find for our order and our bill!!!

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  9. Daniella

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This location in Glenview is beautiful! Loved the vibe & it is very similar to the River North location. Food was very good & the menu is similar to the OG location. Service was excellent! Will be back!

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  10. Gail

    VIP

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and space is gorgeous. The entrees, veggies, hummus are all good sizes but appetizers are a bit small. Felt my cosmo was small as well. Pacing of the meal was a bit off though which is why I didn’t give 5 starts. Lots of waiting for next dish and veggies came long before the entrees so ended up filling up. Will definitely return.

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Ema - Glenview is rated 4.7 stars by 381 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 196 times today
Google Map for Ema - Glenview

1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Patriot Blvd. and Lake
  • Neighbourhood
    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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