Ema
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Takeout
(312) 527-5586Other options
- Order online
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
- Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(312) 527-5586
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
CJ Jacobson
- Catering
Enjoy Ema Catering for your next event at home, in the office, or for your next celebration! Contact emaparties@leye.com for more information.
- Private party facilities
The open and inviting dining room features reclaimed wood, rustic white brick and an indoor ivy terrace with operable windows. The dining room accommodates groups up to 150 guests and may be custom configured for your next family-style dinner, business lunch or cocktail reception event.
- Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
- Cross street
Clark & Illinois
- Parking details
Valet parking is located just east of Ema on Illinois Street at the Hyatt Place/Fairfield Inn valet. It costs $21 for 3 hours with validation, and increases to $45 after 3 hours. Discounted garage parking is also available for $12 Friday - Sunday at Greenway Garage (60 W. Kinzie) and street parking is available daily.
- Public transit
Red Line Stop at Grand / Blue Line Stop at Clark
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,690 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.8Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from Ema using the Order Online button. Ema also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 527-5586.
Ema is rated 4.7 stars by 3690 OpenTable diners.
Ema does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(312) 527-5586Other options
- Order online
74 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Additional information
- Cross street
Clark & Illinois
- Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
- Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Valet parking is located just east of Ema on Illinois Street at the Hyatt Place/Fairfield Inn valet. It costs $21 for 3 hours with validation, and increases to $45 after 3 hours. Discounted garage parking is also available for $12 Friday - Sunday at Greenway Garage (60 W. Kinzie) and street parking is available daily.
- Public transit
Red Line Stop at Grand / Blue Line Stop at Clark
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
CJ Jacobson
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(312) 527-5586
- Catering
Enjoy Ema Catering for your next event at home, in the office, or for your next celebration! Contact emaparties@leye.com for more information.
- Private party facilities
The open and inviting dining room features reclaimed wood, rustic white brick and an indoor ivy terrace with operable windows. The dining room accommodates groups up to 150 guests and may be custom configured for your next family-style dinner, business lunch or cocktail reception event.
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