Ema - Glenview

Name: Ema - Glenview
Address: 1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL, United States, 60026-7777
Telephone: (847) 262-9500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (777)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

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2 people

May 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 162 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Healthy
Vegetarian-friendly

Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab.

The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Greek
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 262-9500
Website
https://www.emarestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777
Neighborhood
Glenview
Cross street
Patriot Blvd. and Lake
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sip With The Sommelier: A Greek Wine Tasting Class
$84.95 per person
Prepaid
May 13, 2025 only
5:30 PM
Reserve your seat to 'Sip With The Sommelier', our wine tasting class that invites you to sip and savor 2-3 oz. pours of Greek wines as Ema Sommelier John C. Slatter guides you through the profiles, regions, climates and wineries unique to the country. Hosted in our private dining space, The Vanessa Room, enjoy a selection of Mediterranean-inspired bites as you follow (and sip) along with your own personal wine map! Tickets are $84.95 per person, plus tax (20% gratuity required). Please note this event is served family-style and includes communal seating at Ema. Please let us know of any requests to be seated with other parties beforehand.

What 777 people are saying

Ema - Glenview 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
North Suburbs
Best Ambiance
North Suburbs
Healthy
North Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ema - Glenview offers a "beautifully decorated" space with a "warm and cozy ambiance," making it perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. Guests rave about the "absolutely delicious" food and "exceptional service." Highlights include the "spectacular pita bread," "amazing sweet potato latkes," and "outstanding honey cake." Despite a few noise complaints, diners consistently enjoy a "wonderful dining experience."

777 Reviews

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Terri VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as always! Only wish it wasn’t so difficult to get reservations on a Saturday night. FOOD AND SERVICE ARE CONSISTENTLY FANTASTIC!
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Jenny
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Jawan (male, curly pony tail) was so kind and inviting and made us feel like family. He deserves a raise!
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erika
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Food is outstanding!!!! Delicious flavors, and unique combinations. Atmosphere is loud, bright and the tables are too close together.
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Vineeta VIP
Chicago23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic ambiance, attentive service, and excellent drinks. Every dish we tried was full of flavor and beautifully prepared.
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Jane VIP
Chicago33 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant, we ordered mushroom escargot and salmon entree, everything was delicious. Beautifully decorated, spacious and airy dining room.
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Michael VIP
Chicago14 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Difficult to get a prime time reservation, but the creative menu and fine preparation make it worthwhile. However, we cancelled our two entrees after waiting 80 minutes for them. Our special Magarita was served in a small glass with a huge cube and with no salt or sugar on the rim, and at $22 was high priced. But most items are well-priced. It’s a large place without elegance, some noise and the nearby loud drunks near us didn’t help. On the whole I give it a B+ because of the interesting menu. No more, no less.
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Debbie VIP
Chicago33 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. Beautiful inside. Food was outstanding. I would recommend the sweet corn hummus, Brussels spouts, chopped salad and chicken kabob. Honey cake was ok. The frozen yogurt delicious. Can’t wait to go back.
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sharona VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food & ambiance. Each bite was incredibly delicious. No bad choices! Will plan a return soon!
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Steve VIP
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service Very pretty restaurant Table was too small for all the plates
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Colleen VIP
Chicago109 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Though we mistakenly thought there was a happy hour (that would still be great!), we had a great time in the bar. Appetizers were quite delicious and all of the servers were delightful! Exterior of restaurant is strange and off-putting, but interior is warm and tropical, surprising setting for the location. We will definitely return.
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FAQs

Ema - Glenview is rated 4.8 stars by 777 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 162 times today

Experiences are available.

1320 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026-7777

Additional information

Cross street
Patriot Blvd. and Lake
Neighborhood
Glenview
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Greek
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.emarestaurants.com/
Phone number
(847) 262-9500

Ema - Glenview

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Sip With The Sommelier: A Greek Wine Tasting Class

Menu

What 777 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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