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Aba - Chicago

$50 and over
Mediterranean
302 N. Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 299 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions. Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: CJ Jacobson

From the OpenTable editors: "Top Chef" star and "Top Chef: Duels" winner CJ Jacobson's modern take on Mediterranean cooking at Aba has earned numerous accolades, including being named the Best New Restaurant by both Chicago Tribune and Eater readers. To understand why, start with spreads like smoky garlic hummus or muhummara before moving on to simple but savory dishes like wood-fired lamb chops with broccolini. A drink list that highlights lesser-known producers and “ancient civilization” wines rounds out the experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Host your next meeting or event with help from Aba! Enjoy Catering options including<br />Hummus &amp; Spreads, Hot &amp; Cold Mezze, Dessert and more. Choose between the Mediterranean Feast with family-style options for a minimum of eight, or order mezze favorites a la carte. 48 hour notice. Contact abaparties@lettuce.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Let Aba cater your next celebration, meeting, or special event! Enjoy large group diningspaces, or our intimate semi-private Chef’s Table which can accommodate groups up to 10guests. For groups up to 600, join us in our private event hall, The Dalcy. Contact abaparties@lettuce.com for more information.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    W Fulton St & N Green St
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, in addition to garage and valet.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,890 people are saying

Aba - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aba - Chicago offers "delicious, high-quality food" with standout dishes like Short Rib Hummus and Lamb Chops. The "ambiance is great" and the decor is "beautiful," making it perfect for any occasion. Guests appreciate the "friendly, professional" service and a "fantastic" wine selection. Ideal for celebrating special moments.

2,890 Reviews
  1. Marisol

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I rarely complain but my dining experience at Aba was disenchanting. My husband and I chose Aba for my birthday dinner. The service was cold and slow. We waited 10 minutes just for water and throughout the dinner our server just sparingly attended us. He seemed to be focused on the large party tables more, including a private dining party. Our special occasion was never acknowledged and our dessert order even had to be placed with the bussboy. While there maybe many factors into our experience, the simple details placed on our reservation were missed.

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  2. Malkoon

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m very disappointed with my recent experience at Aba. Last year, I had an amazing time and was looking forward to sharing that with my guests from California. Unfortunately, this visit was nothing like before. The service was extremely rude, and to make it worse, our food came out over an hour late. When it finally arrived, one of the dishes even had a piece of hair in it — completely unacceptable for any restaurant, let alone one of Aba’s reputation. Despite all of this, we still ordered $252 worth of food and tipped $50 out of respect for the staff, but honestly, the experience didn’t warrant it. This was supposed to be a special night, but it ended up being disappointing and embarrassing in front of my guests. I hope management takes this feedback seriously because Aba is capable of so much better — I know, because I’ve experienced it before.

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  3. jennifer

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food always, from appetizers to desserts they get Mediterranean

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  4. Mitzi VIP

    Kansas City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. Handled allergies well. Can't wait to go back.

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  5. Catherine

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender wars on the ball, drinks and food amazing. Our server was good but seemed distracted.

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  6. Ned

    Austin14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great ambiance. Fast service and an overall a great experience.

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  7. Nafisa

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We waited ~35-40 minutes for an intentionally outdoor reservation that was scheduled weeks in advance. This was to celebrate our friend's last night in Chicago, but he wasn't even able to sit through the dinner with us because of the delay. The restaurant only offered an indoor (less attractive) seating or one complimentary drink to make up for this huge rupture in a very important night. I expect more of a perceived top notch establishment. Restaurants like this are supposed to ensure more than an aesthetic.

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  8. Earl

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, service was good. Wait for it ! I felt it to be very inappropriate for server to inform me that restaurant policy is to recommend each individual to order a minimum of 2 items off menu. Also, I have no issue with establishment automatically adding a 3.5% surcharge to my purchase but when it came time to pay, I selected 20% gratuity and was charged 25% gratuity .

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  9. Ekaterina

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fantastic restaurant with delicious food.

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  10. Lisa

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had to wait 20-25 minutes for our table to be ready. This has unfortunately happened more than once with this restaurant

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FAQs

Aba - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 645-1400.

Aba - Chicago is rated 4.8 stars by 2890 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. West Loop

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 299 times today
Google Map for Aba - Chicago

302 N. Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W Fulton St & N Green St
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, in addition to garage and valet.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Host your next meeting or event with help from Aba! Enjoy Catering options including<br />Hummus &amp; Spreads, Hot &amp; Cold Mezze, Dessert and more. Choose between the Mediterranean Feast with family-style options for a minimum of eight, or order mezze favorites a la carte. 48 hour notice. Contact abaparties@lettuce.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Let Aba cater your next celebration, meeting, or special event! Enjoy large group diningspaces, or our intimate semi-private Chef’s Table which can accommodate groups up to 10guests. For groups up to 600, join us in our private event hall, The Dalcy. Contact abaparties@lettuce.com for more information.
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