romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette
vegetarian
Add Green Falafel
$6.95
Add Roasted Chicken
$7.95
Add Faroe Islands Salmon
$10.95
Roasted Beets & Winter Citrus
$15.95
crispy lentils, red zhoug, herbs
vegan
Hot Mezze
Crispy Potatoes
$12.95
mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema
vegetarian
Green Falafel
$13.95
beet tzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice
vegetarian
Brussels Sprouts
$14.95
crispy shallots, pumpkin seeds, sherry glaze
vegan
Kebabs
Grilled Halloumi
$16.95
greek cheese, red onion, date, red zhoug
vegetarian
Chicken Kefta*
$18.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Chicken*
$19.95
yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug
Lamb & Beef Kefta*
$19.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Faroe Islands Salmon*
$24.95
sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug
Surcharge - As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. 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
milk chocolate mousse, sesame, tahini caramel, whipped cream, sea salt
vegetarian
Milk & Cookies
$10.95
frozen greek yogurt, whiskey caramel, chocolate chip halva cookies, black sesame
vegetarian
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. 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
King 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
Chocolate Chip Halva Cookie
$7.00
contains gluten
vegetarian
Whole Honey Pie
$65.00
roasted grapes, whipped cream, rosemary. Requires 3 day lead time for ordering
vegetarian
Service Items
Paper Plates
$2.00
set of 10
Disposable Cutlery Set
$5.00
set of 10
Reusable Chafing Set
$15.00
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 associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. 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
Spreads
served with our house bread
Hummus
$13.95
za'atar, vegetable crudité
vegetarian
Toasted Almond & Garlic
$14.95
castelvetrano olives, fresh herbs
vegetarian
House-Made Labneh
$14.95
butternut squash, pomegranate, honey, dried mint
vegetarian
Charred Eggplant
$14.95
walnuts, garden herbs, pomegranate molasses
vegetarian
"Bhel" Hummus
$15.95
pineapple, avocado, pomegranate, tamarind, crispy rice, mint chutney
romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette
vegetarian
Roasted Beets & Winter Citrus
$15.95
crispy lentils, red zhoug, herbs
vegan
Mediterranean Chopped
$15.95
arugula, romaine, cauliflower, capers, dates, parmesan, olives, red peppers
vegetarian
Add Green Falafel
$6.95
Add Grilled Chicken
$7.95
Add Faroe Islands Salmon
$10.95
Green Falafel
$14.95
hummus, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onions, house dressing
Fried Chicken
$16.95
beet tzatziki, arugula, pickles, challah
Grilled Chicken
$16.95
hummus, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onions, market vinaigrette
Kebabs
Grilled Halloumi
$16.95
greek cheese, red onion, date, red zhoug
vegetarian
Chicken Kefta*
$18.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Chicken*
$19.95
yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug
Lamb & Beef Kefta*
$19.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Faroe Islands Salmon*
$24.95
sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. 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
Spreads
served with our house bread
Hummus
$13.95
za'atar, vegetable crudité
vegetarian
Toasted Almond & Garlic
$14.95
castelvetrano olives, fresh herbs
vegetarian
House-Made Labneh
$14.95
butternut squash, pomegranate, honey, dried mint
vegetarian
Charred Eggplant
$14.95
walnuts, garden herbs, pomegranate molasses
vegetarian
"Bhel" Hummus
$15.95
pineapple, avocado, pomegranate, tamarind, crispy rice, mint chutney
vegetarian
Wild Mushroom Hummus
$17.95
truffled mushroom ragu, sherry, garlic
vegetarian
Hummus w/ Lamb Ragu*
$18.95
braised lamb, spicy harissa
Raw
Ora King Salmon*
$18.95
yuzu kosho, green tahina, pomegranate, rosemary cracker
brown butter lentils, date, marcona almond, cilantro
Grilled Spanish Octopus*
$29.95
fingerling potato, piquillo pepper, calabrian chili relish
Kebabs
Grilled Halloumi
$16.95
greek cheese, red onion, date, red zhoug
vegetarian
Chicken Kefta*
$18.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Chicken*
$19.95
yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug
Lamb & Beef Kefta*
$19.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Faroe Islands Salmon*
$24.95
sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. 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
walnut, garden herbs, pomegranate molasses
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
crispy shallots, pumpkin seeds, sherry glaze
Craft Beer - $6
LIL BUDDY LAGER
hopewell brewing, chicago, il
APERTIF PILSNER
moody tongue brewing, chicago, il
Wine - $8
SOMMELIER SELECTION WHITE
SOMMELIER SELECTION RED
Cocktail - $10
HOUSE MARGARITA
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. 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
House-Made Labneh
butternut squash, pomegranate, honey, dried mint
vegetarian
Toasted Almond & Garlic
castelvetrano olives, fresh herbs
vegetarian
Charred Eggplant Spread
walnut, garden herbs, pomegranate molasses
vegetarian
House Yogurt & Granola
strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate molasses
vegetarian
Mezze
select two
Greek Salad
romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, feta, dijon vinaigrette
Gamay Noir, Division "Lutte", Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2022
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
Cocktails
Do Not Disturb
$13.00
basic vodka, st. germain elderflower, mint, cucumber, lemon
Cabernet Sauvignon, No Fine Print, California, 2019
Glass$15.00
Bottle$60.00
Beer
Pear Cider
$7.00
stem ciders, lafayette, colorado
Aperitif Pilsner
$8.00
moody tongue, chicago, il
Party Pillow Wheat
$7.00
buckledown brewing, lyons, il
Lightbeam Hazy IPA
$9.00
hopewell brewing, chicago, il
Le Tub Farmhouse Ale
$7.00
whiner beer co., chicago, il
Daisy Cutter Pale Ale
$8.00
half acre brewing, chicago, il
Reserve Cocktails
classic cocktails with exceptional spirits
Triple Cask Old Fashioned
$21.00
Milam & greene triple cask bourbon, caramelized fig, angostura. This extraordinary blended bourbon with ages up to 11 years comes from master blender Heather Greene. Rounded out by a decadent caramelized fig syrup from Austin, TX producer, Liber & Co., this classic old fashioned is a long, lingering sipper.
Highland Margarita
$22.00
Don fulano reposado tequila, mandarine napoleon, lime. A barrel-rested tequila made by the Fonseca family - renowned growers of agave in Los Altos since the late 1800s; combined with an orange liqueur that was made exclusively for Napoleon
Castelvetrano Vesper Martini
$22.00
Grey goose vodka, stray dog gin, m&r riserva speciale ambrato, feta stuffed olive. A James Bond original - Grey Goose Ultra Premium Vodka paired with a unique gin made from wild foraged; Greek botanicals - finished with our own house-made feta stuffed castelvetrano olives
Wines by The Bottle
Sparkling
Brut Nature, VallDolina Reserva, Cava, Spain, NV
$62.00
Brut Nature, Red Tail Ridge "Perpétuelle Change 1st Edition", Finger Lakes, New York, NV
$94.00
Malvasia, Bodegas Los Bermejos Brut Nature, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, 2018
$99.00
Rosé
Nero d'Avola, Cantine Barbera "La Bambina", Menfi, Sicily, 2021
$54.00
Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault, Triennes Mediterranée Rosé, France, 2021
$65.00
Grenache/Cinsault/Mourvedre, Railsback Frères "Les Rascasses", Santa Barbara, California, 2021
$76.00
Cinsault/Mourvedre, Musar Jeune Rosé, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2020
$80.00
Coastline Whites
Encruzado et al., Lagar de Darei "Branco", Dão, Portugal, 2018
$48.00
Chardonnay, Alpha Estate "Tramonto Single Block", Amyndeon, Greece, 2022
$78.00
Vermentinu, Railsback Frères "Camp Four", Santa Barbara, California, 2021
Altesse, Domaine des Ardoisières "Cuvee Quartz", Savoie, France, 2019
$287.00
Feature
Les Parcellaires de Dourthe - Innovative plot by plot approach to grape selection which result in a collection of unique, exclusive wines that challenge the accepted view of Bordeaux as a region of blended wines
Semillon, '54', Dourthe Chateau Rahoul, Graves, France, 2020
$80.00
Cabernet Franc, 'Peykem', Dourthe Chateau Reysson, Haut-Medoc, France, 2020
$80.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, 'La Graviere', Dourthe Chateau Rahoul, Graves, France, 2020
Zinfandel/Petite Sirah, Ridge "Lytton Springs", Dry Creek Valley, California, 2021
$104.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sinegal Estate, Napa Valley, California, 2019
$152.00
Persan/Mondeuse Noire, Domaine des Ardoisières "Cuvée Amethyste", Savoie, France, 2017
$233.00
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. 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
sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. 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
GREENS & GRAINS
Romaine
Mix Greens
Herb Farro
Basmati Lentil
Vegetable Crudite
Feta Cheese
Pumpkin Seeds
Dijon Vinaigrette
Market Vinaigrette
Berbere Ranch
ROTISSERRIE & HOT
Rotisserie Chicken
Pulled Sumac Chicken
Lamb & Beef Kefta
Falafel
Crispy Potatoes
Lemon Dill Rice
Spreads & SAUCES
Classic Hummus
Charred Eggplant Spread
Toasted Garlic & Almond Spread
Harissa
Tzatziki
Zhoug
COMPOSED SALADS
Greek Village
Spiced Carrots
Charred Broccoli
Curry Roasted Cauliflower
Israeli Salad
House Bread
SOUP
Lentil & Kale
Tomato Bisque
BEVERAGE
Mint Lemonade
Hibiscus Tea
Beverage Cooler
SURCHARGE
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
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.