Ema – Glenview

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Please Note: Holiday Hours May Differ
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Lunch
Hummus
Classicza'atar, vegetable crudite, california olive oil13.95
Spicypiquillo pepper, lemon, basil14.95
Sweet Cornaleppo, chive, black lime16.95
Chicken Ragudried apricot, cinnamon, garlic, pine nut, mint17.95
Hummus W/ Lamb Raguslow-braised lamb, spicy harissa18.95
Spreads
Charred Eggplantaleppo, mint, olive oil15.95
Spinach & Fetagarlic, dill, crispy kale15.95
Moroccan Onion Dipmedjool date, tamarind chutney, crispy leek15.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olive, fresh herbs16.95
House-made Labnehlocal honey, date, pomegranate, aleppo, mint16.95
Raw
Truffled Salmon*gfroasted garlic, chive, crispy leek20.95
Octopus Carpacciogfmarinated sweet pepper, apricot honey, petit potato crisp21.95
Hamachi & Charred Avocado*gfcoconut cream, lychee, jalapeño, makrut lime vinaigrette22.95
Spicy Tuna Tartare*calabrian chili, cilantro, crispy rice, spicy aioli, lettuce cups22.95
Big Eye Tuna*honeycrisp apple, pomegranate, chives, yuzu nigella vinaigrette22.95
Salads
add green falafel / $6.95, add grilled chicken / $7.95, add faroe islands salmon* / $10.95, add grilled shrimp* / $14.95
Kale Caesarpecorino, pickled raisin, toasted breadcrumb, lemon vinaigrette15.95
Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp Applegfpomegranate, marcona almond, honey dijon vinaigrette16.95
Greek Villagegfcucumber, tomato, kalamata, feta, bell pepper, greek vinaigrette16.95
California Choppedgfavocado, tomato, fennel, cauliflower, chickpea, red grape, mama lil's, asiago, citrus vinaigrette17.95
House-made Stracciatellavine-ripened tomato, basil, crouton, pistachio pesto19.95
Vegetables
Brussels Sproutscrispy shallot, pumpkin seed, agrodolce15.95
Chilled Beetsavocado green goddess, chive, dill, lemon15.95
Broccoli Floretsgftamarind & date tahini, crispy rice crunch15.95
Blistered Green Beansmushroom aioli, yuzu poblano kosho, marcona almond, preserved lemon16.95
Hot Mezze
Crispy Potatoesgfmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema12.95
Sweet Potato Latkesgfparmesan, shallot, avocado & jalapeño crema14.95
Green Falafelgfbeet tzatziki, tahini, lemon zest14.95
Mushroom "escargot"garlic, parmesan, calabrian chili breadcrumb15.95
Hot Honey Halloumigfcrispy garlic dukkah16.95
Bowls & Sandwiches
sandwiches served with mesclun greens or za'atar fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwichhummus, purple cabbage, sweet & spicy peppers17.95
Braised Short Rib Sandwich*beef jus, hummus, purple cabbage, crispy shallot18.95
Falafel & Cauliflower Bowlmoroccan couscous, pickled raisin, cilantro, avocado tahini18.95
Faroe Islands Salmon Bowl*seasonal vegetables, heirloom tomato salad, avocado, basmati lentil rice, preserved lemon vinaigrette24.95
Kebabs
Grilled Mushroomdate, sherry vinaigrette, tzatziki, basmati rice19.95
Chicken Keftagflemon, olive oil, tzatziki, basmati rice19.95
Grilled Chickengfyogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug, basmati rice21.95
Spicy Brisket Kefta*charred onion, tamarind bbq, tzatziki, lettuce cups22.95
Faroe Islands Salmon*gfsweet pepper, red onion, lemon, zhoug, basmati rice24.95
Grilled Oishii Shrimp*roasted tomato, souvlaki, lemon, zhoug, basmati rice32.95
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Dinner
Hummus
Classicgfza'atar, vegetable crudite, california olive oil13.95
Spicypiquillo pepper, lemon, basil14.95
Sweet Cornaleppo, chive, black lime16.95
Chicken Ragudried apricot, cinnamon, garlic, pine nut, mint17.95
Hummus W/ Lamb Raguslow-braised lamb, spicy harissa18.95
Spreads
Charred Eggplantaleppo, mint, olive oil15.95
Spinach & Fetagarlic, dill, crispy kale15.95
Moroccan Onion Dipmedjool date, tamarind chutney, crispy leek15.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olive, fresh herbs16.95
House-made Labnehlocal honey, date, pomegranate, aleppo, mint16.95
Raw
Truffled Salmon*gfroasted garlic, chive, crispy leek20.95
Octopus Carpacciogfmarinated sweet pepper, apricot honey, petit potato crisp21.95
Hamachi & Charred Avocado*coconut cream, lychee, jalapeño, makrut lime vinaigrette22.95
Spicy Tuna Tartare*calabrian chili, cilantro, crispy rice, spicy aioli, lettuce cups22.95
Big Eye Tuna*honeycrisp apple, pomegranate, chives, yuzu nigella vinaigrette22.95
Salads
Kale Caesarpecorino, pickled raisin, toasted breadcrumb, lemon vinaigrette15.95
Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp Applegfpomegranate, marcona almond, honey dijon vinaigrette16.95
Greek Villagegfcucumber, tomato, kalamata, feta, bell pepper, greek vinaigrette16.95
California Choppedgfavocado, tomato, fennel, cauliflower, chickpea, red grape, mama lil's, asiago, citrus vinaigrette17.95
House-made Stracciatellavine-ripened tomato, basil, crouton, pistachio pesto19.95
Vegetables
Brussels Sproutscrispy shallot, pumpkin seed, agrodolce15.95
Chilled Beetsavocado green goddess, chive, dill, lemon15.95
Broccoli Floretsgftamarind & date tahini, crispy rice crunch15.95
Blistered Green Beansmushroom aioli, yuzu poblano kosho, marcona almond, preserved lemon16.95
Hot Mezze
Crispy Potatoesgfmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema12.95
Sweet Potato Latkesgfparmesan, shallot, avocado & jalapeño crema14.95
Green Falafelgfbeet tzatziki, tahini, lemon zest14.95
Mushroom "escargot"garlic, parmesan, calabrian chili breadcrumb15.95
Hot Honey Halloumicrispy garlic dukkah16.95
Kebabs
Grilled Mushroomdate, sherry vinaigrette, tzatziki, basmati rice19.95
Chicken Keftagflemon, olive oil, tzatziki, basmati rice19.95
Grilled Chickengfyogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug, basmati rice21.95
Spicy Brisket Kefta*charred onion, tamarind bbq, tzatziki, lettuce cups22.95
Faroe Islands Salmon*gfsweet pepper, red onion, lemon, zhoug, basmati rice24.95
Grilled Oishii Shrimp*roasted tomato, souvlaki, lemon, zhoug, basmati rice32.95
Seafood & Braises
Green Chili Halibut*parsnip, carrot, fingerling potato, green chili butter34.95
Ora King Salmon*gfwild mushroom, braised fig, fennel & sherry glaze36.95
Slow-braised Short Rib*parmesan polenta, grape, green bean, pomegranate & date molasses34.95
Shawarma-spiced Skirt Steak Frites*za'atar, feta, berbere red wine jus37.95
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Beverage
Specialty Cocktails
Go Freezy On Merosé, amaro, passionfruit, grapefruit17
Do Not Disturbbasic vodka, st-germain elderflower, mint, cucumber, lemon15
Juniper Kissstray dog, thresh & winnow forét, lime, orange saffron bitters16
Watermelon Coolernikka coffey vodka, watermelon, verjus, pink peppercorn16
Cactus Queenflecha azul reposado, lustau rosé vermut, guava, hone16
Strawberry Rose Palomanosotros blanco, strawberry, grapefruit, fentiman's rose lemonade16
Slow Cheetahdos hombres mezcal, fresno chile, pineapple, lime, coriander16
Rhubarb Stingersazerac rye, amaro sfumato, lemon, honey17
Reserve Cocktails
classic cocktails with exceptional spirits
Barrel Select Old Fashionedkoval "ema barrel" bottled-in-bond, appel's mission fig, angostura22
Crystal Cadillac Margaritalalo blanco, grand marnier "cuvée louis-alexandre", agave22
Night Owl Martinibelvedere single estate "lake bartezek", espresso, st. george nola, demerara22
Athena's Dirty Secretgrey goose, dry vermouth, kalamata olive22
Zero Proof Cocktails
Yuzu Mint Lemonade12
Say Lessritual tequila substitute, passion fruit, lime12
Mockingbirdritual bitter aperitif, pineapple, hibiscus, pomegranate12
Cucumber Jalapeño Refresherginger, mint, cilantro, lime, pineapple compote12
Wines by the Glass
Sparkling
Zero Proof Sparkling White, Chateau Del Ish, Copenhagen, Denmark, NvGlass 17Bottle 68
Prosecco, Giuliana, Italy, NvGlass 15Bottle 60
Xinomavro Brut Rosé, Kir-yianni "akakies" Amyndeon, Greece, 2023Glass 16Bottle 64
Brut Champagne, Canard-duchêne "cuvée Léonie", France, NvGlass 29Bottle 116
White
Malagousia/assyrtiko/vidiano, Apla, Macedonia, Greece, 2024Glass 13Bottle 52
Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelia "ema", Happy Canyon Of Santa Barbara, California, 2024Glass 15Bottle 60
Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Durand, Sancerre, France, 2023Glass 23Bottle 92
Falanghina, Feudi Di San Gregorio, Campania, Italy, 2023Glass 13Bottle 52
Riesling, Red Tail Ridge "good Karma", Finger Lakes, New York, 2023Glass 17Bottle 68
Assyrtiko, Argyros "atlantis", Santorini, Greece, 2023Glass 18Bottle 72
Chardonnay, The Fableist, Edna Valley, California, 2023Glass 19Bottle 76
Rosé
Agiorgitiko/moschofilero, Kalokaíri "ema", Peloponnese, Greece, 2024Glass 16Bottle 64
Grenache Et Al., Gassier, Côtes De Provence, France, 2024Glass 18Bottle 72
Red
Pinot Noir, Le Machin, Santa Rita Hills, California, 2023Glass 20Bottle 80
Xinomavro, Thymiopoulos "young Vines", Naoussa, Greece, 2023Glass 16Bottle 64
Grenache/syrah/cinsault, Chaume Arnaud "petit Coquet", Côtes Du Rhône, France, 2023Glass 16Bottle 64
Agiorgitiko, Domaine Skouras "st. George", Nemea, Greece, 2022Glass 15Bottle 60
Cabernet Sauvignon/merlot/cabernet Franc, Mount Hermon, Galilee, Israel, 2023Glass 14Bottle 56
Cinsault/syrah/cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Musar "jeune Rouge", Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2022Glass 19Bottle 76
Cabernet Sauvignon, Donati, Paso Robles, California, 2021Glass 20Bottle 80
Beer
E-phora Cider, Eris Cider House, Chicago6
Pale Lager, Estrella Damm, Barcelona6
Paradise Pilsner, Moody Tongue, Chicago8
Lightbeam Hazy Ipa Hopewell Brewing Co, Chicago9
Sofie Saison, Goose Island Beer Co, Chicago9
Kolsch N/a Best Day Brewing, Sausalito6
Wines by The Bottle
Mediterranean Wines
White
Moschofilero, Domaine Skouras "salto", Peloponesse, Greece, 202255
Vidiano, Douloufakis, Crete, Greece, 202356
Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau Belle-vue "petit Geste", Bhamdoun, Lebanon, 2022120
Sauvignon Blanc, Alpha Estate "fumé", Florina, Greece, 202388
Falanghina / Biancolella, Marisa Cuomo, Costa D'amalfi, Italy, 202398
Obaideh, Ixsir "altitudes", Batroun, Lebanon, 202368
Carricante, Girolamo Russo "nerina", Mt. Etna, Italy, 2023109
Assyrtiko, Domaine Sigalas, Santorini, Greece, 2023135
Chardonnay, Zafeirakis, Tyrnavos, Greece, 201980
Chardonnay, Tepperberg "impression", Judean Hills, Israel, 202390
Rosé & Orange
Cinsault, Massaya, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 202260
Grenache Et Al., Peyrassol "la Croix", Mediterranée, France, 202368
Tibouren, Clos Cibonne, Côtes De Provence, France, 2022110
Savatiano, Mylonas "naked Truth", Attica, Greece, 202268
Red
Nerello Mascalese, Graci, Mt. Etna, Sicily, 202290
Cabernet Franc, Makarounas "en Arhi", Paphos, Cyprus, 202368
Grenache / Cinsault / Tempranillo, Massaya "le Colombier", Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 202170
Grenache, Contini "inu", Cannonau Di Sardegna, Riserva, Italy, 201984
Garnacha, Ona, Priorat, Spain, 202176
Xinomavro, Kir-yianni "ramnista", Naoussa, Greece, 202080
Xinomavro, Thymiopoulos Vineyards "aftorizo" Naoussa, Greece, 2019240
Sangiovese, Caprili, Brunello Di Montalcino, Italy, 2020145
Vamvakada, Tsiakkas, Lemesos, Cyprus, 202195
Mavrodaphne, Haritatos "mademoiselle", Kefalonia, Greece, 202182
Agiorgitiko / Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Skouras "megas Oenos", Peloponnese, Greece, 202195
Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Belle-vue "la Renaissance" Bhamdoun, Lebanon, 2013140
Chateau Musar
Blanc & Rosé
Obaideh / Merwah, Chateau Musar Blanc, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2017120
Obaideh / Merwah / Cinsault, Chateau Musar Rosé, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2018125
Rouge
Grenache Et Al., Chateau Musar "hochar Père Et Fils", Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 202098
Cabernet Sauvignon Et Al., Chateau Musar Rouge, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2004290
Cabernet Sauvignon Et Al., Chateau Musar Rouge, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2012230
Cabernet Sauvignon Et Al., Chateau Musar Rouge, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2017190
Global Wines
Sparkling
Brut Nature Cava Reserva, Valldolina, Spain, Nv64
Brut Nature, Red Tail Ridge "perpétuelle Change 4th Edition", Finger Lakes, New York, Nv86
Rosé Brut Champagne, Pierre Paillard "les Terres Roses", Bouzy Grand Cru, France, Nv180
Brut Champagne, Dom Pérignon, Hautvilliers, France, 2013450
White
Sauvignon Blanc / Verdejo, Adaras "lluvia Blanco", La Mancha, Spain, 202368
Sauvignon Blanc, Spottswoode, North Coast, California, 2023135
Grüner Veltliner, Huia, Marlborough, New Zealand, 202270
Albarino, Cadre "sea Queen", Edna Valley, California, 202377
Viognier, Illahe, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 202380
Chardonnay, Lingua Franca "avni", Willamette Valley, Oregon, 202295
Chardonnay, Kistler "les Noisetiers", Sonoma Coast, California, 2022190
Rosé & Orange
Mourvédre Et Al., Matthiason, Dunnigan Hills, California, 202378
Moscatel, Mingaco, Itata Valley, Chile, 202162
Muscat Blanc / Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blanc, Breaking Bread, North Coast, California, 202368
Red
Pinot Noir, Matthew Fritz, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, 202365
Pinot Noir, Rhys, Anderson Valley, California, 2021105
Pinot Noir, Lonesome Rock, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2022150
Tempranillo, Carlos Serres, Rioja Reserva, Spain, 201782
Nebbiolo, Azelia, Barolo, Italy, 2019125
Syrah, Stolpman "more Better", Santa Barbara County, California, 202280
Zinfandel, Ridge, Paso Robles, California, 2021125
Cabernet Franc, Lieu Dit, Santa Ynez Valley, California, 202295
Cabernet Sauvignon, The Vice, Napa Valley, California, 202292
Cabernet Sauvignon, Adamvs "teres", Howell Mountain, California, 2018300
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability
Dessert
Dessert
Frozen Greek Yogurtcalifornia olive oil, sea salt 9.95pistachio, candied orange 11.95
Warm Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, whiskey caramel, whipped cream12.95
Vanilla Bean Panna Cottagforange blossom granita, rosemary meringue12.95
Vegan Coconut Crémeuxpineapple, cashew, coconut streusel12.95
Honey Cakehoneycrisp apple, sesame, whipped cream13.95
Triple Chocolate Tortemilk & white chocolate mousse, dark chocolate ganache14.95
FORTIFIED WINES
Fino Seco Sherry, Emilio Hidalgo, Jerez, Spain12
Lbv Port, Quinta Do Noval, Douro, Portugal, 201817
WINES BY THE GLASS
Moscato D'asti, Francesca, Piedmont, Italy, 202315
Gewürztraminer/malagouzia, Alpha Estate "omega", Florina, Greece, 202019
AMARO & CORDIALS
Averna12
Cinpatrazzo12
Chartreuse Green25
Chartreuse Yellow22
Fernet Branca12
Massaya Arak20
Montenegro12
Nonino15
COFFEE & TEA
proudly serving beatrix coffee roasters and rare tea cellars
Drip Coffee3.95
Espresso3.95
Americano3.95
Macchiato4.95
Cortado4.95
Latte5.95
Cappuccino5.95
Cold Brew5.95
Loose Leaf Tea5.95
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.