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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 324 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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.

Dining areas

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–10:45 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:45 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

Experiences

  • Aba Chicago - Friday Lunch Spritz Tower

    $80.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Jul 4, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
    Reserve your Spritz Tower ahead of your Friday Lunch visit and enjoy our seasonal spritzes for less! Stacked with 8 drinks, mix and match options including the Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz or the Greek G&T - it's the only way to say TGIF.
    Aba Chicago - Friday Lunch Spritz Tower Photo

What 3,042 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aba in Chicago offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout Mediterranean cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing food" like short rib hummus and kebabs, alongside a "beautiful ambience" and top-tier service. The rooftop patio and diverse menu make it a "must return" destination for both locals and visitors.
3,042 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Chicago / Illinois32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aba is a beautiful space inside and out, but especially the outdoor patio. The food was terrific with both sharable plates and individual ones. Everything we had was excellent from apps to entrees. Great drinks too. Our server was fantastic, attentive and accommodating, and the guys who assisted her were great too. I highly recommend Aab.

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  2. Wakeelah

    Atlanta15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just lovely! Beautiful scenery, tasty food, great service. Ambiance on 10!

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  3. Antonio

    Miami - Dade8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing place! Beautiful, food really good. Even though we arrived anticipated to our reservation we waited a long time, with a lot of available tables and then seated us under the sun..but it didn’t take the fun of it.

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  4. Chip VIP

    Chicago / Illinois47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a reservation days ahead, but weren’t able to be seated until over half an hour later. Service was very slow and not friendly. We had multiple waiters covering our table. Food was good, but not outstanding. I was disappointed overall and had expected better.

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  5. Lauren VIP

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely phenomenal experience. Out of all the dishes we tried, our favorite was actually the beef & lamb kefta. The green chili shrimp was also notable!

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  6. Gavin VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chase took incredible care of me during my experience and gave me incredible wine pairing suggestions throughout my meal. Definitely recommend coming here and experiencing!

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  7. Raghav

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The short rib hummus was the only Subpar item. Rest was absolutely Fantastic

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  8. Marco VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and dining setting overseeing the skyline of Chicago. Food was delicious and consistent with the standard of quality of any high end restaurant. Our server was great, prompt and amicable.

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  9. Jerad

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The foods and the services are excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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  10. Keith VIP

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good, but nothing very special. The feta dip and salad were delicious. The service was friendly when they were at the table, but they tended to ignore us otherwise. It was challenging to attract the waitstaff's attention for refills on water, to get a knife etc. Some drinks too to long to arrive . Not typical of our previous experience here or of other LEY restaurants.

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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 3042 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 324 times today
Experiences are available.
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–10:45 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:45 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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