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Aba - Chicago, Chicago, IL
Aba - Chicago, Chicago, IL
Aba - Chicago, Chicago, IL
Aba - Chicago, Chicago, IL
Aba - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Aba - Chicago

4.8
4.8
1871 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and Bal
Harbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter style
of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and
Greece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy Chicken
Thigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar program
showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 280 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 645-1400
  • 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<br />minimum of eight, or order mezze favorites a la carte. 48 hour notice. Optional delivery is<br />handled via Doordash, and costs $7.00.
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    W Fulton St &amp; N Green St
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, in addition to garage and valet.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,871 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Best Ambiance

  • Chicago

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

1,871 Reviews
  1. ShehanB

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. One of my favourite spots in Chicago. Shrimp scampi and creme brulee pie are must-haves.

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  2. CatharinaP

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, delicious food. Service is accurate but subtile.

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  3. Asor

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So cute inside, was worried about the enclosed rooftop area still being cold but they had the heaters going and it was very comfortable temperature. The flavors of the food were amazing. Highly recommend!

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  4. Christine

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Mediterranean food! Loved the falafel and kabobs. Highly recommend!

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  5. Parrot67

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excellent meal! Beautiful surroundings and lovely well paced dinner with family. Our go to for a special meal. Until next time!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service! Enjoyed the olive tree decor. The food was to die for!!! Amazing

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  7. SarahF

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everyone in our group loved Aba!! Favorites of this visit were the stracciatella, crispy short rib hummus, and the rice pudding cake. Excellent restaurant!

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  8. DannyM

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely perfection from the moment we walked in. Ambiance , Service , Food and. Beverages excellent !! Thank you. We will return soon !!

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  9. XiomiC

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    I really liked the place but the experience with the hostess was really bad + the bartender “that night”. The hostess didn’t come to get us to the table, “they were like “you have to come to me to go to the table” they knew that we were waiting at the bar. The reservation was at 9:30 pm, we got there at 9:00 and the table was ready because we saw it, but they didn’t want us to sit in right away… Plus when I told the bartender that the hostess was lazy which is true HE said he didn’t appreciate that I said that about his coworkers like really are you kidding me!!! So I said that is your problem not mine!! The rest was perfect, ahh btw it was my birthday!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very unique menu! The potatoes are the best ever!! Service was spectacular by Juju. Thank you!!

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  11. MoniK

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Chicago! Value for money. Excellent food and service

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    Outdoor heaters on the patio were too hot but they happily relocated us when we asked!

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  13. KenB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Andy the bartender was very helpful. Great service. We will be back again. Awesome dessert.

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  14. Foodie2

    Indiana

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and an excellent dining experience. Our server was able to make the proper recommendation on number of dishes to order and it was all properly spaced. Would highly recommend!

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  15. LucasR

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding!! Would highly recommend the short rib hummus, Brussels sprouts, chicken kebab and chicken thigh!

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  16. scottm

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places. Always top notch food and service.

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  17. Maris

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Aba is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. The food, service and atmosphere are incredible!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Slay it was amazing food and great experience I t does not disappoint. Brunch menu slapped

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was outstanding. The food was amazing and we had the best server in Chicago. Friendly, prompt, knowledgeable. A true pleasure.

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  20. AAAA

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    This place is highly overrated and presents unfriendly/unkind service and environment, without care or accountability for food or service

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Bad service, took 15 min for us to even get a drink order in

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  22. KristinaK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Wonderful waitstaff & ambiance ! The food was delicious, I especially loved the pita bread & falafel ^_^

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  23. JanetO

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The service ws outstanding! Everyones was very pleasant and attentive

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  24. MichelleJ86

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and service! Definitely coming back

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  25. WmsChgo

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Our server was lovely, but she seemed very busy. He waited a while to order, although we were taking time. We wish she had checked back with us for additional drinks.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch options for something that's not traditional and always great quality Mediterranean cuisine.

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  27. Bibi

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really friendly staff, excellent service, two bars and gorgeous restaurant.

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  28. Elizabeth

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    service was mediocre at best and food was completely over salted. disappointed because usually one of my favorite spots

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  29. Mela526

    Chicago

    476 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    476 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Aba is always a treat as far as I'm concerned. Love the Mediterranean dishes!!! I wish, however, that sometimes they would throw in some specials. If you frequent the place often you are quite familiar with the menu. it would be nice to have a little something different to order every now and then. Don't get me wrong, what they have is quite tasty and delicious. Our server was great despite the fact she was all over the place. Beautiful interior!!!!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great server, food, and ambience. Definitely will be back. Make sure to book out a month in advance and arrive on time or you will lose your table.

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  31. CodyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, best to order a couple spreads at a time and share.

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  32. KathySjo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Mediterrean tapas I've ever had! So many flavors...even the brussel sprouts were good and I normally will not touch them. Hummus was great and the pita was soft and had a nice seasoning on it. We ordered the short ribs, the salmon skewer, and a chicken skewer. Then shared a piece of the chocolate cake. Everything was amazing. Great ambience and cool music. The bar is beautiful too. We will be back!

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  33. PatriceS

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and atmosphere. Reservation seated immediately

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  34. DenisO

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Really liked our first experience here. The happy hour menu was great, we ordered a couple things from there and a couple from the main menu. The food (“our favourite dips,” plate, short rib hummus, crispy chicken thigh, falafel) and sommeliers choice wines were outstanding. No complaints. Service was a little spotty, took a few minutes for water to come and a few more for a waitress to show up. She did course out or meal for us which was great, but then when we were done, it took 20/25 mins for her to bring the bill. We were also sat at a table that was pretty wedged between another and a tree planter. Was a struggle to get seated at, the host saw us struggle and I didn’t think it would have been out of the question to sit us somewhere else (we were there at 5pm on a Wednesday, it was quiet) but that’s Prolly being picky. Will definitely go again, but the service/seating was slightly off putting.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    I absolutely loved every single bite and sip! We had the amazing stacciatella, hamachi, potatoes and tomato crab. It was all delicious!The restaurant was beautiful and inviting. The server seemed disengaged and non-responsive. We we’re underwhelmed because everything else was superb.

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  36. RachelW

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Didn’t love the outside table with plastic flapping next to me and a table that wobbled too much. Food was’t as amazing as last time, service was fine! Just wasn’t the full experience I know Aba can be

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  37. ColbyA

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food! Highly recommend the whipped feta, classic hummus, and truffle baked orzo.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, great service, Chicken was a little dry, food was a little expensive for the portion sizes.

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  39. JonathonF

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Booked a table inside and got put on a high table at the edge of the outside part - not great. Had to ask to move to an empty table inside. Decor is great, service after that initial cynical part was great. Food is good but not as outstanding as the lack of tables suggest.

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  40. Guiyedz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing and cozy place. The food was delicious and the servicd was amazing.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings

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 1871 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 280 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aba - Chicago

302 N. Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W Fulton St &amp; 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
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (773) 645-1400
  • 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<br />minimum of eight, or order mezze favorites a la carte. 48 hour notice. Optional delivery is<br />handled via Doordash, and costs $7.00.
  • 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.
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