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Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen, Chicago, IL

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen

3.7
3.7
22 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Healthy
Whether you're visiting our dining room, carrying out, or throwing a party, Cedars provides its guests with excellent, healthy food in a festive atmosphere! We also feature flavorful kebobs and steaks broiled at 1500 degrees, sealing in juices & tenderness!

Cedars prides itself on a traditional Mediterranean menu that includes Hummus, Falafel, Cous Cous, Shawerma & Kebobs that fill our dining room with magnificent aromas for guests to enjoy as they observe our gallery open-kitchen.

With a BYO policy, guests find that our prices are surprisingly moderate, and combined with splendid food and local popularity, waits are common on the weekend, so be sure to arrive early!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 324-6227
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Amado Lopez
  • Catering
    Cedars caters events for all sizes and offers both buffet and plate service. We can also provide a full staff dressed in formalwear upon request. Please inquire with our event manager about this service. Please use the menus below as suggestions of Cedars’ most popular items, but our specialty is customizing each event to your specific dining needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Cross street
    53rd St & Woodlawn Ave
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7
3.7 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 1.1Value

NoiseModerate

22 Reviews
  1. RITAS

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The negatives were that we had to wait 10 minutes for 1 of the entrees and the lamb chops were half fat.

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  2. AparnaM

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I like the new menu but wish some of the originals were still there. I loved the salmon the way it used to be much better than the new version. I do however love the new soup and the accompanying arugala and sauce with falafal. The veggies were overcooked, that was very dissappointing...though undoubtedly the flavor was there. It just might have been the day and they have always been consistent, I hope this was just a one off.

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  3. FeliciaJ

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience easy parking wonderful Staff

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  4. DinerK

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We make a point of eating at Cedars any time we are in the neighborhood - even if we need to take a slight detour to get there! Worth the drive! Authentic and delicious! Such good flavors! We will be back!

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  5. Ddhgreen

    Tulsa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly and knowledgeable team with delicious food. BYOB and no corkage fee. The flavors were amazing!

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  6. GeeDee

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Horrible service here overall. Slow service in spite of very few people in the place, and after waiting 50 minutes for a sandwich, the waitress came over and told us that she forgot to put in our order! And that it would be another long wait. Ridiculous. We got up and left and had to go find somewhere else to eat. I will never go back.

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  7. Flowergirl

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, very authentic

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  8. Globetrotter14

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My friend and I went there before a visit to the DuSable Museum in Hyde Oark, and both had marvelous soups (lentil is their house special, wonderful and spicy) and terrific fresh and robust salads. Wonderful lunch spot in Hyde Park, with free parking right at the front door, as it's in a little strip mall.

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  9. BIGSSider

    Chicago

    84 reviews

    3.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2014

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Someone might want to tell the waiter about Open table, he didn't have a clue about Open Table or my reservation. Have to ask twice for extra bread then ask the other waitress to bring it. Also she had to bring extra water and my meal. I didn't understand why he was my waiter, he was constantly doing other things beside waiting on my daughter and myself. Food is good but service was horrible and a turnoff. I will come back w/o the waiter.

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  10. Shell393684

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2014

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I liked the ambiance. The food was just ok. I've had better and this food was pretty subpar. I can appreciate the service. Everyone was really nice. I just thought the food was not that good.

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FAQs

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 324-6227.

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen is rated 3.7 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen

1206 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Additional information

  • Cross street
    53rd St & Woodlawn Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amado Lopez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (773) 324-6227
  • Catering
    Cedars caters events for all sizes and offers both buffet and plate service. We can also provide a full staff dressed in formalwear upon request. Please inquire with our event manager about this service. Please use the menus below as suggestions of Cedars’ most popular items, but our specialty is customizing each event to your specific dining needs.
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