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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 321 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
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 3,020 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 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 impresses with its "fantastic service" and "incredible food and drinks." Guests rave about the "best Mediterranean food" and the "vibrant, welcoming ambience." Standout dishes include the short rib hummus and lamb chops. The rooftop patio is highlighted as a "must visit" for its "amazing vibe and energy."
3,020 Reviews
  1. Jessica VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately Aba was understaffed on Sunday evening. It’s took way too long for dirty dishes to be cleared — for this level of dining experience I expected more.

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  2. Laura VIP

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful and delicious food, atmosphere, and friendly waitstaff. Will return!

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  3. Quiana

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a good dining experience at Aba, as the food was good and the restaurant is a vibe within itself. I just did not prefer my waitress. She was not the most pleasant and she seemed like she didn’t really want to serve us. My party of four enjoyed the food and ambiance. We had Salmon, Lamb, Beef & Chicken Kefta, Crispy Potatoes, and Brussel Sprouts and everything was delicious. I would recommend dining here and I would return, but I would not be serviced my that same waitress.

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  4. cynthia

    San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! Try the peach biscuit for lunch/brunch. Beautiful place in a cute neighborhood

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  5. Thiago

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was very good with a nice atmosphere

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  6. Pooja VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was alright. I was expecting much more flavor. The service was also pretty bad. The waiter barely came to check on us. I ordered a drink and the waiter took away the drink menu, so I ended up not ordering another one. The drink was also not very good. We had the muhamarra dip/spread, brussel sprouts, lamb chops, and the date cake. The best thing was the dip.

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  7. Angel VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was about 40 mins early and they still got me in early. Staff was awesome. Short rib hummus never misses and we tried the Tuna with watermelon it was amazing. Thank you guys!

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  8. Miranda

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibes, aesthetic, and THE FOOD, all worth it If you come here your gonna come back no doubt about it

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  9. Sean VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was severely lacking. Otherwise great place, food is amazing, great ambiance. Perfect for a date night or group outing.

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  10. Hitarthi Nikhil

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The light was too too low, to the point that one could not read the menu. We let the server know but she dismissed it.

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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 4.7 stars by 3020 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 321 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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