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Name: Kurah Mediterranean
Address: 1355 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60605
Telephone: (312) 624-8611
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

Kurah Mediterranean

4.2

532 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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Kurah Mediterranean in the South Loop offers wonderful, traditional Mediterranean dishes as well as unique and exotic twists on staple Mediterranean dishes. We also have a daily happy hour, a fantastic patio and serve brunch on the weekends.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Halal, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 624-8611
Website
http://kurahchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering options available. Please email catering@kurahchicago.com http://www.kurahchicago.com/private-events-catering/
Private party facilities
Check out our options at http://www.kurahchicago.com/private-events-catering/
Private party contact
Chris: (855) 380-4179

Location
1355 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Neighborhood
South Loop
Cross street
14th and Michigan Ave
Parking details
We co-valet with Chicago Firehouse. Pull up in front of Firehouse on Michigan ave, There is also a parking lot across the street on 14th and Wells and parking on our block is free unless there is an event at Soldier Field.
Public transit
A 7 min walk from the RED/ORANGE/GREEN LINE ROOSEVELT stop A 10 minute walk from McCormak Place Bus stop 1,3,4,12 right out front
Entertainment
Join us at our monthly Arabian Nights Event, on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy an evening of entertainment with Belly Dancing & Rotating Shows from 9PM-10PM, all while you enjoy an incredible meal.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Triple Z$3.00
Dipping tray with olive oil, olives and a traditional zatar seasoning
Hummus$7.00
Topped with Persian cucumbers, tomatoes and a homemade cilantro pine nut dressing
- Spicy Hummus (Gluten Free)$7.00
- Add Chicken (Gluten Free)$12.00
- Add Beef (Gluten Free)$13.00
- Add Lamb (Gluten Free)$15.00
Garlic Smash$6.00
Pureed garlic potato dip mixed with yogurt and lemon. Topped with a drizzle of olive oil
Baba Gannoush$7.00
Macerated eggplant with homemade yogurt and infused with a hint of rosemary
Fava Bean Dip$6.00
Pureed fava beans mixed with garlic, jalapenos and served with warm pita bread
Falafel$6.00
Chickpea croquettes served over tahini sauce
Bacon Wrapped Dates$10.00
Stuffed with goat cheese, pecans and wrapped in applewood smoked bacon. Drizzled with a pomegranate syrup
Kubbeh Tripoli$10.00
Deep fried dumplings stuffed with beef and pine nuts, topped with a yogurt dill dressing
Seafood Ceviche$14.00
Tilapia, shrimp and scallops broiled fresh and topped with lime juice, cilantro, jalapenos and red onions. Served with pita chips
Fried Calamari$14.00
Lightly breaded with a side cilantro jalapeno aioli and cocktail sauce
Spinach and Onion Pies$6.00
Made with our homemade pita and served with a roasted eggplant and tomato confit
- With Feta Cheese$7.00
Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash$8.00
Tossed in a lemon oregano vinaigrette with roasted red peppers, olives, and feta cheese
Cayenne Wedge Potatoes$8.00
Hand cut potato wedges tossed with cayenne pepper and served with our Kalamata aioli
Brie Potatoes$8.00
Home-style potatoes topped with butter, melted brie cheese and red pepper flakes
Stuffed Grape Leaf Combo$12.00
Six vegetarian and six ground beef filled hand rolled grape leaves, stuffed with rice and vegetables. Served chilled with a homemade yogurt dill sauce

Soups

Red Lentil$5.00
A light olive oil based soup with fresh carrots, parsley and a hint of zest
Spinach and Mushroom$5.00
A cream based soup with blended carrots, potatoes, onions and garlic. Garnished with a crouton

Salads

Tabouli$6.00
Parsley, bulgur wheat salad with tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, green onions and fresh mint mixed with a lemon dressing. Served with crispy pita bread
Pomegranate Tabouli$7.00
Jerusalem Salad$7.00
Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley and lemon tossed in our homemade tahini sauce
Traditional Fattoush$7.00
Diced romaine, Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, radish slices, red onions, fried pita chips, and fresh mint with a lemon sumac vinaigrette
- Add Chicken Shawarma$12.00
Blackened Fish Salad$16.00
Tuna or Salmon steak covered in Cajun spices over a bed of asparagus, spinach, romaine, arugula, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, and a red wine vinaigrette

Sampler Trays

Kurah Sampler$12.00
A tasting portion of our three most popular dips: Hummus, Garlic Smash, and Baba Gannoush. Served with warm pita
Lebanese Sampler$14.00
Pairs of our tastiest appetizers including two of each: bacon dates, falafel, and kubbeh
Vegan Sampler$13.00
A trio of appetizers including hummus, falafel, and your choice of pomegranate or traditional tabouli Served with fresh pita bread

Flatbreads

Five Cheese$8.00
House made pita topped with mozzarella, feta, provolone, asiago and Romano cheeses
Roasted Eggplant and Feta$8.00
House made pita topped with eggplant and tomato confit and sprinkled with feta cheese
- With Kifta (Ground Beef and Lamb)$10.00
Arabic Flatbread$10.00
Topped with ground beef, roasted red pepper, garlic, parsley and traditional spices

Entrees

Stuffed Eggplant$18.00
Stuffed with roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans, mushrooms, red onions, peas, garlic, basil and feta cheese
Biryani$18.00
Basmati rice with brown butter toasted raisins, almonds, and pine nuts. Tossed with roasted chicken and braised lamb
Banyan Kabob$20.00
Baked baby eggplant, zucchini, tomato, potato, ground lamb and beef served over saffron basmati rice
Vegan Banyan Kabob$16.00
The Kurah Lamb Burger$16.00
A South Loop favorite, topped with feta, caramelized onions a rosemary garlic aioli. Served on a pretzel bun, with hand cut steak fries and our homemade Kalamata aioli
Kurah Platter$75.00
Saffron and biryanirice topped with a center of chicken and beef shawarma, layered with chicken, beef and kifta kabob and encircled with a selection of grilled vegetables
Kurah Platter with Lamb$90.00
Braised Lamb Shank$29.00
This tender shank is cooked for hours with fresh rosemary, thyme, oregano, apricots, raisins, almonds, figs, and fingerling potatoes
Rack of Lamb$36.00
Marinated and grilled to order. Served with a side of garlic-roasted fingerling potatoes, and topped with a red wine reduction
Grilled Shrimp$20.00
Served on a bed of butter cilantro rice with red peppers and grilled asparagus
Seafood Platter$26.00
Fresh combination of calamari and shrimp sautéed in a butter white wine sauce with garlic, cilantro, red onions and a sprinkle of red pepper on a bed of arugula
Herb Crusted Baked Salmon$26.00
Served on a bed of spinach, mushrooms and onions, with a side roasted tomato and red onion wedge. Topped with fried leeks

Shawarma Platter

Served with saffron basmati rice and your choice of grilled vegetables or Jerusalem salad

Chicken$14.00
Beef$16.00
Lamb$20.00
Combination of any Two$18.00

Grilled Kabob Platter

Served with saffron basmati rice and your choice of grilled vegetables or Jerusalem salad

Falafel$15.00
Chicken$16.00
Chicken Kifta$18.00
Black Angus Beef Rib-Eye$19.00
Kifta$20.00
Ground Beef and Lamb
Lamb Kabob$30.00
Combination of any Two Selections$18.00
Excluding Lamb
Combination Lamb Kabob plus One Other Selection$25.00

Kurah Cocktails

Tequila Rosé$10.00
Massaya Lebanese Rosé, tequila blanco, raspberry jam
Pomegranate Mojito$10.00
White rum, sparkling white wine, and pomegranate juice over muddled lime and mint
Jalapeño Margarita$10.00
Tequila Blanco, muddled jalapeños, triple sec, fresh lime juice, served in a mason jar with a salt rim
Blood Orange Manhattan$10.00
Makers Mark bourbon, Grand Marnier & Sweet Vermouth, with a splash of orange bitters
Honey Old Fashioned$10.00
Town branch bourbon, honey, pomegranate syrup, bitters
Moscow Mule/ Kentucky Mule$10.00
Absolut vodka or Makers Mark bourbon, ginger beer, & fresh lime juice
The Fig$11.00
Figenza Fig-Infused vodka martini, blackberry liqueur, fresh squeezed lemon, ginger beer float
Warda Monish$10.00
Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice
Cranberrycello$11.00
Clementine vodka martini with Lemoncello and cranberry juice
Tequila Tempest$11.00
Tequila Blanco martini with jalapenos, pomegranate and ginger beer
South Loop Gin$11.00
Dry gin martini with lime juice and a muddle of fresh mint, cucumbers and lime
Clementine Martini$11.00
Clementine vodka shaken with Pellegrino Aranciata and a fresh orange

Red Sangria

Red Sangria
- Carafe$28.00
- Glass$8.00

After Dinner Drinks

NV Aero Port, Anaba, Sonoma Valley$8.00
Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Jerez/spain$12.00
L'arak De Musar$12.00
Grape spirit from the mountains of Lebanon with flavors of anise. Served traditionally with ice and a splash of water
Arabian Night$8.00
Bailey's, Kahlua, and Turkish Coffee. Topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with nutmeg
Assortment of Hot Tea$3.00
Arabic Mint Tea$4.00
Julius Meinl Coffee/Decaf$3.00
Turkish Coffee$4.00
Espresso$4.00
Capuccino$5.00
Latte$5.00

Wine - By the Glass

Sparkling

NV Rosé Gran Gesta "Reserva", Covides Cava, Peñedes/Spain$9.00
2016 Prosseco "Treviso", Spagnol, Veneto/Italy$10.00
NV Crémant de Loire, Monmousseau, Loire/France$11.00

White

2017 Riesling "Urban", St. Urbans-Hof, Mosel/Germany$10.00
2017 Moschofilero, Peloponesse, Achaia region/Greece$10.00
2016 Moscato, La Ardilla, Valencia/Spain$9.00
2016 Sauvignon Blanc, Dominicho Armani, Venice/Italy$10.00
2016 Pinot Grigio, Forchir, Friuli/Italy$10.00
2016 Chardonnay, La Croix Belle, Cotes de Thongue/France$9.00

Red

2017 Syrah "Lunar", Lunar Apogé, Côtes du Rhône/France$10.00
2016 Cabernet Franc, Pierre, Cité de Carcassonne/France$10.00
2010 Merlot Blend, "Enira", Thracian Valley/Bulgaria$10.00
2014 Malbec, Las Nencias "Reserve", Mendoza/Argentina$11.00
2015 Pinot Noir, "006 Riverside Estate", Patagonia/Argentina$11.00
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Purple Star, Columbia Valley/Washington$11.00
2015 Le Colombier Massaya, Bekaa Valley/Lebanon$9.00
2013 Jeune Red, Château Musar, Bekáa Valley/Lebanon$12.00

Rosé

2016 Rose, Massaya, Bekaa Valley/Lebanon$10.00
2016 Rose, Bergerac, Dordogne/France$12.00
2017 Rose of Pinot Noir, L&L Santa Barbara/California$11.00
2017 Rose of Pinot Noir, Patton Valley Vineyard, Oregon$15.00

Wine - By the Bottle

White

2016 Cuvée Amrita, "Anne Amis", Willamette Valley/Oregon$44.00
2015 Sauvignon Blanc, Matteo Braidot, Venice/Italy$36.00
2016 Sauvignon Blanc, "Tiki", Marlborough/ New Zealand$38.00
2015 Château Sainte Marie Blanc, Bordeaux/France$34.00
2007 Vouvray Sec, Domaine de la Fontainerie, Loire/France$40.00
2016 Assyrtiko, "Feredini", Artemis Kalamolegos, Santorini$36.00
2015 Albarino, "Xion", Attis. Rias Baixas, Galicia/Spain$38.00
2013 Rielsing, "Silver Thread", Finger Lakes/New York$38.00
2013 Chardonnay, Sonoma Mountain, Napa Valley/California$62.00
2017 Pinot Grigio Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige/Italy$42.00
2017 Pinot Gris, "Anne Amis", Willamette Valley/Oregon$44.00

Red

2012 Chateau Noaillac, Medoc Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux/France$40.00
2012 Pey de Pont, Medoc Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux/France$50.00
2013 Vino Nobile, "Bindella" Montepulciano/Italy$52.00
2016 Barbera D'Alba, Ca' Del Baio, Treiso/Italy$38.00
2012 Barolo, "Saralunga d'Alba", Rivetto. Piedmont/Italy$78.00
2012 Babic "Reserve", Piližota, North Dalmatia/Croatia$46.00
2012 Plavac Mali, "Zlatan", North Dalmatia/Croatia$55.00
2013 Xinomavro, "Oenos", Naoyea, Naoussa/Greece$55.00
2013 Close Gebrat, Vinicola del Priorat, Priorat/Spain$52.00
2013 Jaspi Negre, Coca i Fitó, Montsant/Spain$42.00
2015 Tempranillo, "Angel", Pago de Larrainzar, Navarra, Spain$48.00
2015 Malbec, "Melipal Estate", Mendoza/Argentina$45.00
2013 Syrah, "Purple Star", Colombia Valley/Washington$40.00
2015 Pinot Noir "White Heart" Santa Lucia Highlands/California$45.00
2013 Pinot Noir "Estate", Johan, Willamette Valley/Oregon$60.00
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Tin Barn, Sonoma County$54.00
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Phaedrus, Napa Valley$74.00
2009 Château Musar, Bekáa Valley/Lebanon$96.00

What 532 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2021
overall1food3service3ambience3
They were closed when arrived. Said they were open on opentable and their website
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Mrsb
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lamb was magnificent!!!! Will be back really soon!
AF
AnnieF
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish was amazing! Our server gave us excellent recommendations and met our needs perfectly! Would go back again any time.
IT
IgTk
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, one of my favorite places for nice cozy dinner
MS
MichaelS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The breakfast sampler provided a lot of food for the price, and it was delicious. Service was also friendly and efficient. Their covid protocols also made us feel very safe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Like the food but the steak kabob was undercooked. Very nice server.
LL
LisaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service and very good food. Great happy hour specials and large selection of gluten free items clearly identified on the menu. We will definitely be back.
BV
BeachVik
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience5
It was a great place to go for people who have friends with all different food restrictions. One person is vegan and another is vegetarian and the rest of us had standard diets, and yet everyone found something they like that met their food needs and it was super good! Definitely will be going back!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was excellent- Love the ambiance and the food was delicious
SS
SuddenlySloop
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, friendly staff, nice spot for outdoor dining and bottomless mimosa brunch. Cant beat it!
TD
TejuD
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great restaurant, drinks where amazing and staff was friendly
GL
GregL
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food and service were both prompt. The only issue I had was that I ordered grilled shrimp the entree I was served had steamed shrimp without much flavor.
C
Clint
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nora was our server and she provided excellent service! I would highly recommend this restaurant for couples, small or large groups. My friends and I celebrated my husband's birthday - including our 5-month-old puppy. We sat outside on the patio with a great view of Michigan Avenue. The drinks, appetizers, and entrees were divine. I would certainly return. Thanks Again! -Clint
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FrankD
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good quality food with attentive service. Nice experience.
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Ricky
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2020
overall2food3service1ambience4
Service is painfully slow. Came for lunch and there were 3 other tables besides us. It took over an hour to be served 2 wraps and a salad. Nice place but they need to work on some logistics
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Stowe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, fantastic food, outdoor seating along sidewalk.
JT
JulianaT
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
Outdoor seating is excellent! Portion sizes are generous – excellent value and would definitely recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a great first experience her. Loved the food and the seating. The waiter and manager were very helpful and kind.
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Dani
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved this place. They have an awesome happy hour and the owner is present to ensure you are having a great experience . Service was fantastic and there is outdoor dining as well as a beautiful interior with two levels. We will definitely be back! Neighborhood gem !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat on patio. Service was exceptional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, and very accompanying for my young pup. The food was delicious and we had a great time dining out for the first time since quarantine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience3
food very good. understaffed so our orders were taken by the manager. food and any kind of service took too long but it was alright because we weren’t really in a hurry. overall inattentive. busboy was good :)
JS
JessicaS
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and reasonably priced! Server was sweet and ambiance on sidewalk patio was perfection.
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Andrea
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall3food3service5ambience4
The service was excellent but our charming server was completely hamstrung by the slow kitchen. It took an hour from the time we ordered the food to the time it was all at the table. Even then, my dish was not what I had ordered, but because we were heading off to a show after dinner, I didn't have time to complain and ask them to send me the right dish. It is a shame. The place is nice. But the kitchen. Ho hum...
MV
MatthewV
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place...........................................................................................................................................................................
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food- service was a little slow but they were busy and might have been short of help. Still very friendly staff and delicious food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience5
The service was nice and the setting was perfect. We did wait an extra 10 minutes for one of our guests meals to arrive after we all received ours. My girlfriend claimed her food was cold. I had the shawarma and that was excellent and a friend had lamb chops and he agreed they were great as well the server was kind and attentive to us and allowed us to have space as we ate. I Did not like the added gratuity for a table of only 5 as I felt we should of been able to say something since the food took so long for one of our guest.
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Jose
Indiana
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Very Nice restaurant. Food was very good. Spaghetti Squash was excellent.
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Howard
Chicago
137 reviews
vip
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and value. I appreciate the restaurant's participation in the Chicago Entertainment and Passport programs, which makes it affordable for us to visit regularly.
KF
KatF
Chicago
82 reviews
vip
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful place for a ladies brunch. The food was really good and the mimosa special is fantastic! Renee, our server, was awesome. She made our brunch great and was wonderful druing our time there. Definitely will be back again!
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stevenh
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is fresh and delicious. It is their take on the various dishes. The falafel and kubbeh are superb. Don't forget to try the Lebanese wine.
DR
DavidR
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall2food2service4ambience3
We really looked forward to trying Kurah as a new restaurant for us, and love Mediterranean food. Unfortunately, it really let us down. The Jerusalem salad looked (and tasted) like it had been sitting on the back shelf of the refrigerator for days. The schwarma while "ok" was unfortunately not hot enough and the vegetables were soggy. The falafel was also not particularly hot and tasted somewhat stale. The server was very lovely (she removed the salad from our bill). We had to ask for pita bread (surprisingly), but she did bring it out. I am hopeful that they were just having an off night, and that it's as good as other reviewers describe most of the rest of the time.
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LivingLargeonTaylorSt
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2020
overall3food4service2ambience4
It took about 30 minutes to get our cocktails. It was lunchtime and the waiter was doubling as the bartender. Also, I think they ran out of something and had to send someone to the store to pick it up. Then we waited additional time for our food. I really like the food and ambiance of this restaurant but they need to staff up more so they can deliver better service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience3
It was the worst service ever.
CM
CherylM
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and value. The Bottomless Mimosa is a great deal on Saturdays and Sunday
SR
SteveR
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience4
Service was slow. Not enough serving staff. Soup was too spicy; not noted on menu
M
Midagegirl
Chicago
107 reviews
vip
3.0
107 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience4
Came here for dinner with a friend. Was a bit early so I sat at the bar and had a glass of Lebanon red wine, which was part of the happy hour. Not bad. We ordered the Lebanese sampler (2 each of falafel, kubbeh and bacon wrapped dates), hummus with pine nuts, baklava and rose infused flan. I also tried the other Lebanese red wine on the menu, just because I had never seen it on a menu before. Both were equally good. I occasionally come to Kurah's for lunch and am familiar with their dips, falafel and kubbeh, all of which I enjoy very much. The dates were sweet, as is expected, though not my taste. My friend really enjoyed them. The baklava was served with whip cream, which I found unnecessary, and was also quite sweet but not my preference in a desert. The flan had a prominent flavor of rose, which was a bit off putting for me. I will continue to come to Kurah because their savory foods are great.
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DeborahS
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall2food2service3ambience4
I have eaten at Kurah many times. My friend and I had lunch day after Christmas. While the food tasted good, I feel like we were taken advantage of... We ordered a hummus and falafel appetizers. Menu states 6 falafel. It arrived with 4. We didn’t say anything. Instead of ordering a separate Jerusalem salad and a lunch plate, we just ordered lunch plate which included a Jerusalem salad. We never received the salad. When the bill came, we were significantly overcharged. Very disappointing as I have always enjoyed Kurah.
DS
DonS
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Phenomenal meal!
LL
LivingLargeonTaylorSt
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always so good and the service so attentive.

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Additional information

Cross street
14th and Michigan Ave
Neighborhood
South Loop
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Halal, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We co-valet with Chicago Firehouse. Pull up in front of Firehouse on Michigan ave, There is also a parking lot across the street on 14th and Wells and parking on our block is free unless there is an event at Soldier Field.
Public transit
A 7 min walk from the RED/ORANGE/GREEN LINE ROOSEVELT stop A 10 minute walk from McCormak Place Bus stop 1,3,4,12 right out front
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Join us at our monthly Arabian Nights Event, on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy an evening of entertainment with Belly Dancing & Rotating Shows from 9PM-10PM, all while you enjoy an incredible meal.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://kurahchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 624-8611
Catering
Catering options available. Please email catering@kurahchicago.com http://www.kurahchicago.com/private-events-catering/
Private party facilities
Check out our options at http://www.kurahchicago.com/private-events-catering/
Private party contact
Chris: (855) 380-4179

Kurah Mediterranean

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Additional information

Appetizers

Triple Z$3.00

Hummus$7.00

Garlic Smash$6.00

Baba Gannoush$7.00

Fava Bean Dip$6.00

Falafel$6.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$10.00

Kubbeh Tripoli$10.00

Seafood Ceviche$14.00

Fried Calamari$14.00

Spinach and Onion Pies$6.00

Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash$8.00

Cayenne Wedge Potatoes$8.00

Brie Potatoes$8.00

Stuffed Grape Leaf Combo$12.00

Soups

Red Lentil$5.00

Spinach and Mushroom$5.00

Salads

Tabouli$6.00

Pomegranate Tabouli$7.00

Jerusalem Salad$7.00

Traditional Fattoush$7.00

Blackened Fish Salad$16.00

Sampler Trays

Kurah Sampler$12.00

Lebanese Sampler$14.00

Vegan Sampler$13.00

Flatbreads

Five Cheese$8.00

Roasted Eggplant and Feta$8.00

Arabic Flatbread$10.00

Entrees

Stuffed Eggplant$18.00

Biryani$18.00

Banyan Kabob$20.00

Vegan Banyan Kabob$16.00

The Kurah Lamb Burger$16.00

Kurah Platter$75.00

Kurah Platter with Lamb$90.00

Braised Lamb Shank$29.00

Rack of Lamb$36.00

Grilled Shrimp$20.00

Seafood Platter$26.00

Herb Crusted Baked Salmon$26.00

Shawarma Platter

Chicken$14.00

Beef$16.00

Lamb$20.00

Combination of any Two$18.00

Grilled Kabob Platter

Falafel$15.00

Chicken$16.00

Chicken Kifta$18.00

Black Angus Beef Rib-Eye$19.00

Kifta$20.00

Lamb Kabob$30.00

Combination of any Two Selections$18.00

Combination Lamb Kabob plus One Other Selection$25.00

Kurah Cocktails

Tequila Rosé$10.00

Pomegranate Mojito$10.00

Jalapeño Margarita$10.00

Blood Orange Manhattan$10.00

Honey Old Fashioned$10.00

Moscow Mule/ Kentucky Mule$10.00

The Fig$11.00

Warda Monish$10.00

Cranberrycello$11.00

Tequila Tempest$11.00

South Loop Gin$11.00

Clementine Martini$11.00

Red Sangria

Red Sangria

After Dinner Drinks

NV Aero Port, Anaba, Sonoma Valley$8.00