Ema
River North Chicago, ILMediterranean restaurant$30–80
Spacious Mediterranean restaurant serving small plates and regional wines in an airy setting. Outdoor seating available, plus cocktails and desserts worth trying.
Outdoor seating
Ema has outdoor seating.
Food & drinks
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Good to know
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Bar onsite
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Assistive hearing loop
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Map
Contact
- Ema, 74 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
- (312) 527-5586
- Website
- Get directions
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Details from Google Maps listing data, last checked October 5, 2026