As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Dessert
Frozen Greek Yogurt
vegetarian
gluten-free
California Olive Oil, Sea Salt$7.95
Pistachio, Candied Orange, Cinnamon Phyllo$9.95
Warm Sticky Date Cake
$11.95
medjool dates, whiskey caramel, whipped cream
vegetarian
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
$12.95
orange blossom granita, rosemary meringue
gluten-free
Honey Pie
$12.95
grilled grape, sesame, whipped cream
vegetarian
Double Chocolate Crisp
$12.95
milk chocolate mousse, sesame, tahini caramel, whipped cream, sea salt
vegetarian
Coffee & Tea
proudly serving beatrix coffee roasters and rare tea cellars
Drip Coffee
$3.95
Espresso
$3.95
Americano
$3.95
Macchiato
$3.95
Cold Brew
$5.95
Cortado
$3.95
Latte
$4.95
Cappuccino
$4.95
Loose Leaf Tea
$5.95
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability
served over rice with house-made tzatziki and zhoug
Chicken Kefta Kebabs
$66.00
Grilled Chicken Kebabs
$70.00
Lamb & Beef Kefta Kebabs
$70.00
Faroe Islands Salmon Kebabs
$94.00
Beef Tenderloin Kebabs
$104.00
Sides & Additions
Extra Sauce
$8.00
Gluten-Free Crackers
$12.00
vegan
House Bread
contains gluten
vegetarian
$14.00
Vegetable Crudites
vegan
$22.00
Lemon Dill Basmati Rice
$20.00
vegan
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
$5.00
contains gluten
vegetarian
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie
$6.00
contains gluten
Whole Honey Pie
$65.00
Marinated peach, sesame, whipped cream. Requires 3 day lead time for ordering
vegetarian
Service Items
Paper Plates
$5.00
set of 10
Disposable Cutlery Set
$10.00
set of 10
Reusable Chafing Set
$20.00
includes sternos
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability
Main
Hummus & Vegetables
$6.95
served with our house bread
Grilled Chicken Kebab
$8.95
yogurt marinade
Kefta Kebab
$8.95
choice of chicken or lamb & beef
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability
Hummus
Classic
$13.95
za'atar, vegetable crudite, california olive oil
vegetarian
Spicy
$14.95
piquillo pepper, lemon, basil
"Bhel" Hummus
$15.95
pineapple, avocado, pomegranate, tamarind, crispy rice, mint chutney
marcona almonds, sweety drops, lemon zest, middle east spice
vegetarian
gluten-free
Brussels Sprouts
$14.95
crispy shallot, pumpkin seed, agrodolce
vegan
Pan-Roasted Romanesque Cauliflower
$15.95
house yogurt, local honey
vegetarian
gluten-free
Hot Mezze
Crispy Potatoes
$12.95
mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema
vegetarian
gluten-free
Green Falafel
$13.95
beet tzatziki, tahini, lemon zest
vegetarian
gluten-free
Hot Honey Halloumi
$14.95
crispy garlic dukkah
vegetarian
Delicata Squash Farrotto
$16.95
brown butter, crispy sage, squash vinaigrette
vegetarian
Sandwiches
served with mesclun greens or za'atar fries
Green Falafel
$15.95
tomato, hummus, purple cabbage, tzatziki
vegetarian
Grilled Chicken
$16.95
hummus, purple cabbage, sweet & spicy peppers
Braised Short Rib*
$18.95
beef jus, hummus, purple cabbage, crispy shallot
Kebabs
served with basmati rice
Grilled Halloumi
$17.95
greek cheese, red onion, date, red zhoug
vegetarian
gluten-free
Chicken Kefta
$18.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
gluten-free
Grilled Chicken
$19.95
yogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug
gluten-free
Lamb & Beef Kefta*
$19.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
gluten-free
Grilled Shrimp*
$29.95
roasted tomato, souvlaki, lemon, zhoug
Faroe Islands Salmon*
$24.95
sweet pepper, red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug
gluten-free
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Mezze - $7
Hummus
za'atar, vegetable crudité
Crispy Potatoes
mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema
TOASTED ALMOND & GARLIC
castelvetrano olives, fresh herbs
Charred Eggplant Spread
aleppo, mint, olive oil
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
crispy shallots, pumpkin seeds, sherry glaze
Cocktail - $10
HOUSE MARGARITA
Craft Beer - $6
LE TUB FARMHOUSE ALE
whiner beer company, chicago, il
DAISY CUTTER PALE ALE
half acre brewing, chicago, il
Wine - $8
SOMMELIER SELECTION WHITE
SOMMELIER SELECTION RED
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability
Mezze Brunch
$48.95 / person - available saturdays & sundays; includes regular coffee and hot tea service
Starters & Spreads
select three (served with house bread & gluten free crackers)
Hummus
za'atar, olive oil, paprika
vegetarian
Spicy Hummus
piquillo, lemon, basil
House-Made Labneh
local honey, date, pomegranate, aleppo, mint
vegetarian
Toasted Almond & Garlic
castelvetrano olive, fresh herbs
vegetarian
Charred Eggplant Spread
aleppo, mint, olive oil
vegetarian
Moroccan Onion Dip
medjool date, tamarind chutney, crispy leek
vegetarian
Mezze
select two
Greek Salad
romaine, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, feta, dijon vinaigrette
Grenache / Syrah / Mouvedre, Chaume Arnaud "Petit Coquet", Cotes du Rhone, France
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc, Mount Hermon, Galilee, Israel
*These food items may be served raw or undercooked. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Menu items subject to change seasonally
Syrah, Stolpman "More Better", Santa Barbara County, California, 2022
$80.00
Zinfandel/Petite Sirah, Ridge "Lytton Springs", Dry Creek Valley, California, 2021
$116.00
Cabernet Franc, 'Peykem', Dourthe Chateau Reysson, Haut-Medoc, France, 2020
$110.00
Cabernet Franc, Lieu Dit "Franc de Pied", Santa Ynez Valley, California, 2021
$120.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, 'La Graviere', Dourthe Chateau Rahoul, Graves, France, 2020
$120.00
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability
Ēma is a Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago’s River North area showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter California style of cooking. At the core of the menu are spreads, dips and mezze, Mediterranean small plates meant for sharing.
Signature dishes include Hummus w/ Lamb Ragu, Pan-Roasted Romanesque Cauliflower, House-made Stracciatella, Green Falafel with Tzatziki, Grilled Octopus with Fingerlings and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette, and Lamb & Beef Kefta Kebabs.