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Christmas Eve Specials

Tuesday, December 23rd - Wednesday, December 24th

Celebrate the holidays with a Christmas Eve Dinner For Two To-Go from Ema, including Classic Hummus served with our house bread and crudite, Spinach & Feta Spread, Greek Village Salad, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Shawarma-Spiced Roasted […]
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Other Happenings

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Sunday Spritzes

Every Sunday

Cheers to Sundays spent at Ema enjoying four exclusive Sunday Spritzes available during brunch and dinner, with seasonal selections currently including the Low-Key Spritz with cinnamon, coconut and lime, Torino Bramble with blackberry and lemon, […]
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Hanukkah Specials

Sunday, December 14th - Monday, December 22nd

Make plans to join Ema in River North for Hanukkah and enjoy specials such as Sweet Potato Latkes with avocado & jalapeno crema during weekend brunch, lunch and dinner and Shawarma-Spiced Roasted Chicken with potato […]
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New Year’s Eve Specials

Wednesday, December 24th - Thursday, January 1st

Celebrating under the ivy? Share Mediterranean-inspired dine-in, carryout and delivery specials such as the Spinach & Feta Spread, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with harissa cocktail sauce and Beef Tenderloin Kebab with bell pepper and cipollini onion […]
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New Year’s Day Brunch

Thursday, January 1st

Join Ema in River North for an extra day of weekend brunch on New Year’s Day and enjoy dine-in, carryout and delivery specials including Fried Chicken Sandwich with challah, beet tzatziki, arugula and pickles in […]
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Ema Hats & Pins

Elevate your look with our ‘Hot Mezze’ hat – a nod to your favorite Mediterranean small plates and your busy everyday life sometimes being a ‘hot mess.’ One size fits all. For our Frozen Greek […]
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Give the Gift of Ema

The perfect holiday gift is back! Now through December 30th, enjoy a FREE $25 Holiday Bonus* for every $100 in Lettuce Entertain You Gift Cards you purchase. Purchase Gift Cards in-store or online. *Holiday Bonus […]
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Happy Hour

4pm - 6pm

Join us every Monday – Thursday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm to enjoy favorite Ēma spreads & snacks, select craft beer and sommelier selected white and red wine pours! Please note Happy Hour is only offered […]
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Join Us for Brunch!

Saturday and Sunday call for weekend brunch at Ema in River North! Join us from 11:00AM – 3:00PM to enjoy favorites like Blueberry Clafoutis with sweetened yogurt, lemon and marcona almond, Alba Cinnamon Butter Cake […]
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Rotisserie Ēma

Rotisserie Ēma, our quick casual, self-serve experience sharing its kitchen with Ēma, allows guests to mix and match Mediterranean-inspired mezze favorites for lunch on the go. Customize your lunch (just how you like it!) with […]
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Cater With Us!

Looking to bring Ēma favorites to your next office meeting, at-home gathering, or wedding celebration? Choose from favorites like Hummus & Spreads, Mezze, Kebabs and more.
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Chicago, IL

74 W Illinois StChicago, IL 60654312-527-5586

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Hours

Lunch

Monday - Friday: 11:00AM - 3:00PM

Dinner

Monday - Thursday: 3:00PM - 10:00PM

Friday - Saturday: 3:00PM - 11:00PM

Sunday: 3:00PM - 10:00PM

Weekend Brunch

Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM - 3:00PM

Rotisserie Ema

Monday - Friday: 11:00AM - 3:00PM

Holiday

Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th: Closed

New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1st: Brunch: 11:00AM - 4:00PM, Dinner: 4:00PM - 8:00PM