Ema – River North
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday-Saturday : 11:00AM - 11:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Menus
Lunch
Spreads
served with our house bread
Hummusza'atar, vegetable crudité11.95
Spicy Hummusmarinated fresno & sweet roasted chilies11.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olives, fresh herbs12.95
House-made Labnehpine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint11.95
Charred Eggplanthouse yogurt, lemon, california arbequina olive oil12.95
Hummus With Lamb Ragu*braised lamb, spicy harissa16.95
Snow Crab Taramasalatasweet corn, cured fish roe, olive oil, cherry tomato, fresno chili27.95
Spread Sampler
Spread Samplerchoose three: Hummus, Spicy Hummus, Toasted Almond & Garlic, House-Made Labneh or Charred Eggplant (served with house bread)18.95
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Marinated Japanese Eggplantlemon dashi, pistachio, tahini10.95
Ora King Salmon Crudocrispy capers, red onion, citrus vinaigrette15.95
Kanpachi Crudocarrot, radish, turnip, mint, preserved lemon ponzu16.95
House-Made Stracciatella
House-made Stracciatellamighty vine tomatoes, croutons, shallots, sherry vinegar, basil16.95
Hot Mezze
Crispy Potatoesmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema9.95
Pan-roasted Romanesque Cauliflowerhouse yogurt, local honey12.95
Green Falafeltzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice11.95
Brussels Sproutspumpkin seeds, sherry glaze12.95
Winter Squash Risottobrown butter, crispy sage, squash vinaigrette16.95
Soup & Salad
Tomato Bisqueextra virgin olive oil, chives8.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette13.95
Mediterranean Chopped Saladarugula, romaine, shaved cauliflower, capers, dates, parmesan, olives, red peppers14.95
Warm Sumac Chicken Saladmixed greens, roasted artichokes, asparagus, farro, grilled flatbread16.95
Sandwiches
Green Falafelhummus, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onions, house dressing13.95
Grilled Chickenhummus, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onions, greek vinaigrette14.95
Fried Chickenchallah, beet tzatziki, arugula, pickles14.95
Kebabs
Grilled Mushroomportobello, maitake, mushroom vinaigrette, zhoug14.95
Chicken Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki15.95
Grilled Chicken*yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug15.95
Lamb & Beef Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki16.95
Salmon*sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug23.95
Desserts
Honey Pieroasted grapes, citrus sesame, whipped cream8.95
Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream8.95
Frozen Greek Yogurtolive oil, sea salt7.95
Frozen Pumpkin Greek Yogurtcandied pepitas, pumpkin seed oil8.95
Surcharge
A 3% surcharge is added to all checks to offset government mandates on employers. This surcharge may be removed upon your request
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Dinner
Hanukkah Specials
Available 11/28-12/6
Parmesan, Potato & Brussels Sprout Latkes12.95
Harissa Spiced Pan-seared Striped Bassroast garlic yogurt sauce, pine nut, herb salad, grilled lemon28.95
Spreads
served with our house bread
Hummusza'atar, vegetable crudité11.95
Spicy Hummusmarinated fresno & sweet roasted chilies11.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olives, fresh herbs12.95
House-made Labnehpine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint11.95
Charred Eggplanthouse yogurt, lemon, california arbequina olive oil12.95
Snow Crab Taramasalatasweet corn, cured fish roe, olive oil, cherry tomato, fresno chili27.95
House-Made Stracciatella
House-made Stracciatellamighty vine tomatoes, croutons, shallots, sherry vinegar, basil16.95
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Marinated Japanese Eggplantlemon dashi, pistachio, tahini10.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette13.95
Meat
Hummus With Lamb Ragu*braised lamb, spicy harissa16.95
Spicy Toothpick Lambcumin, chilies, house yogurt18.95
Braised Short Ribtoom yogurt, maitake & portabello, pea tendrils25.95
Seafood
Ora King Salmon Crudocrispy capers, red onion, citrus vinaigrette15.95
Kanpachi Crudocarrot, radish, turnip, mint, preserved lemon ponzu16.95
Grilled Octopusfingerlings, preserved lemon vinaigrette18.95
Grilled Branzinospring radish, crispy tapenade, macadamia nut27.95
Hot Mezze
Tomato Bisqueextra virgin olive oil, chives8.95
Crispy Potatoesmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema9.95
Pan-roasted Romanesque Cauliflowerhouse yogurt, local honey12.95
Green Falafeltzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice11.95
Brussels Sproutspumpkin seeds, sherry glaze12.95
Winter Squash Risottobrown butter, crispy sage, squash vinaigrette16.95
Kebabs
Grilled Mushroomportobello, maitake, mushroom vinaigrette, zhoug14.95
Chicken Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki15.95
Grilled Chicken*yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug15.95
Lamb & Beef Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki16.95
Salmon*sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug23.95
Desserts
Honey Pieroasted grapes, citrus sesame, whipped cream8.95
Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream8.95
Frozen Greek Yogurtolive oil, sea salt7.95
Frozen Pumpkin Greek Yogurtcandied pepitas, pumpkin seed oil8.95
Surcharge
A 3% surcharge is added to all checks to offset government mandates on employers. This surcharge may be removed upon your request
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Beverage
Cocktails
Slow Cheetahbanhez mezcal, fresno chile, pineapple, lime, coriander14
Do Not Disturbbasic vodka, st. germain, mint, cucumber, lemon13
Rhubarb G&tford's gin, brockman's gin, rhubarb, lemon curd cordial, lime, tonic13
Secret Gardenmalfy limone gin, matcha, apricot, lemon, tahini honey, arak14
So-cal Sourdate-infused buffalo trace, amaretto, lemon, egg white, syrah14
Cactus Queennosotros blanco, brovo pink, guava, honey, soda13
The Bitter EndRittenhouse rye, Amaro dell'erborista, Madeira, fig14
Zero Proof
Pomegranate Backsplashpomegranate, orange, lemon, soda7
Pineapple Ginger Sodapineapple, lime, ginger, soda7
RESERVE COCKTAILS
classic cocktails with exceptional spirits
Triple Cask Old Fashionedmilam & greene triple cask bourbon, caramelized fig, angostura
–This extraordinary blended bourbon with ages up to 11 years comes om master blender Heather Greene. Rounded out by a decadent caramelized fig syrup from Austin, TX producer, Liber & Co., this classic old fashioned is a long, lingering sipper.21
El Pandillo Margaritag4 reposado, mandarine napoleon, lime
–A barrel-rested tequila made by the incredible Camarena family using sustainably harvested rainwater and spring water; combined with an orange liqueur that was created for Napoleon in the late 1700s28
Staycation PiÑa Coladaflor de cana 25yr, clement rhum blanc, coconut, pineapple, bitters
–Our version of the vacation classic highlights the most luxurious release om sustainable rum producer, Flor de Cana. Paired with storied Martinique producer, Clement, this cocktail transports you straight to the beach.23
BOTTLES & CANS
Farm FlorDry, Graft Cider, Newburgh, New York7
Tooth & Claw LagerOff Color Brewing, Chicago, IL8
Crispy Boy PilsnerAlarmist Brewing, Chicago, IL8
Ebel's Weiss Wheat BeerTwo Brothers, Warrenville, IL7
Le Tub Farmhouse AleWhiner Beer Co., Chicago, IL7
Greenline American Pale Alegoose island, chicago7
Hazy Hero Hazy Iparevolution brewing, chicago, il7
Sliced Nectarine IpaMoody tongue, Chicago, il8
Wine By the Glass
Bubbles
Giuliana, Prosecco, ItalyGlass 12Bottle 48
Brut Rosé, Francois Montand, Jura, France, NvGlass 14Bottle 56
White
Sauvignon Blanc, Gilgal, Israel 20201456
Moschofilero, Skouras, "salto - Wild Yeast," Greece, 2019Glass 14Bottle 56
Assyrtiko, Mylonas, Greece, 2018Glass 13Bottle 52
Vernaccia, Montenidoli "vernaccia Di San Gimignano Tradizionale", Tuscany, Italy, 2020Glass 14Bottle 56
Chardonnay/obeideh/et Al., Massaya "blanc", Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2019Glass 13Bottle 52
Chardonnay, Cinquante-cinq, Languedoc, France, 2019Glass 13Bottle 52
Chardonnay, Tyler, Santa Barbara County, California, 2018Glass 16Bottle 64
Rosé
Rosé Of Pinot Noir, "three By Wade," Wade Cellars, California, 2020Glass 13Bottle 52
Red
Pinot Noir, Girasole, Mendocino County, California, 2019Glass 14Bottle 56
Nerello Mascalese, Benanti "etna Rosso", Sicily, Italy, 2017Glass 16Bottle 64
Syrah, Stolpman "more Better", Santa Barbara, CaGlass 17Bottle 68
Tempranillo, Familia Monje Amestoy "seis De Luberri", Rioja, Spain, 2018Glass 14Bottle 56
Xinomavro, Kir-yianni "cuvée Villages", Naoussa, Greece, 2018Glass 13Bottle 52
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pioneer, Mendocino, Califorina, 2018Glass 14Bottle 56
Wine Bottles
Sparkling & Champagne
Xinomavro, Kir-yianni "akakies" Rosé, Greece, 202056
Champagne, Pierre Moncuit Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs, France, Nv96
Coastlines Whites
Chardonnay, Sandhi "santa Rita Hills", California, 201888
Chardonnay, Tzora "judean Hills", Israel, 201790
Merwah/obaideh, Chateau Musar, Bekka Valley, Lebanon, 2010 1.5l224
Coastlines Reds
Barbera, Cascina Delle Rose "donna Elena", Barbera D'alba, Italy, 201688
Alicante, Ampeleia, Italy, 201782
Cabernet Sauvignon/cinsault/carignan, Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2008182
Cabernet Sauvignon/cinsault/carignan, Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2014136
Agiorghitiko/cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Skouras "megas Oenos", Peloponnese, Greece, 201780
Xinomavro, Alpha Estate "hedgehog Vineyard", Greece, 201856
Islands Whites
Assyrtiko, Domaine Sigalas, Santorini, Greece, 202092
Gual, ViÑÁtigo "elaboraciones Ancestrales Blanco", Canary Islands, Spain, 201799
Islands Reds
Nerello Mascalese, Frank Cornelissen "munjebel" Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy, 2019110
Outliers Whites
Sauvignon Blanc, Massican, Napa Valley, Ca, 202082
Outliers Reds
Pinot Noir, Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru "les Chevrets", Burgundy, France, 2017198
Sangiovese, Istine Chianti Classico Docg, Tuscany, Italy, 201868
Sangiovese, Isole E Olena Chianti Classico Docg, Tuscany, Italy, 201878
Zinfandel/carignane/et Al., Ridge "geyserville", Alexander Valley, Ca, 2019104
Cabernet Sauvignon, Araujo Estate "eisele Vineyard", Napa Valley, Ca, 2011450
Surcharge
A 3% surcharge is added to all checks to offset government mandates on employers. This surcharge may be removed upon your request
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability
Brunch
Brunch Cocktails
Endless Summerrosé, chareau, lime, soda12
Greek Espresso Martinirosemary infused mastiha, beatrix voyager espresso, cacao12
Harissa Bloody Marychili-garlic infused vodka, house harissa, pickles12
Brunch
available Saturday & Sunday until 3:00PM
Kefta & Eggschoice of: chicken kefta or lamb & beef Kefta, fried eggs, tzatziki, cucumber & tomato salad, lemon dill rice15.95
Soft Scrambled Eggssautéed mushrooms, parmesan cream, closed loop farm herbs12.95
Fried Chicken Sandwichbeet tzatziki, arugula, pickles14.95
Lamb Shakshukabaked egg, spicy harissa, house bread15.95
Spreads
served with our house bread
Hummusza'atar, vegetable crudité11.95
Spicy Hummusmarinated fresno & sweet roasted chilies11.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olives, fresh herbs12.95
House-made Labnehpine nuts, aleppo honey, dried mint11.95
Charred Eggplanthouse yogurt, lemon, california arbequina olive oil12.95
Snow Crab Taramasalatasweet corn, cured fish roe, olive oil, cherry tomato, fresno chili27.95
House-Made Stracciatella
House-made Stracciatellamighty vine tomatoes, croutons, shallots, sherry vinegar, basil16.95
Cold Mezze
Feta & Olivesmarcona almonds, lemon zest, middle east spices9.95
Marinated Japanese Eggplantlemon dashi, pistachio, tahini10.95
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers, dijon vinaigrette13.95
Ora King Salmon Crudocrispy capers, red onion, citrus vinaigrette15.95
Kanpachi Crudocarrot, radish, turnip, mint, preserved lemon ponzu16.95
Hot Mezze
Tomato Bisqueextra virgin olive oil, chives8.95
Crispy Potatoesmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema9.95
Pan-roasted Romanesque Cauliflowerhouse yogurt, local honey12.95
Green Falafeltzatziki, garlic tahini, dhania spice11.95
Brussels Sproutspumpkin seeds, sherry glaze12.95
Kebabs
Grilled Mushroomportobello, maitake, mushroom vinaigrette, zhoug14.95
Chicken Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki15.95
Grilled Chicken*yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug15.95
Lamb & Beef Kefta*lemon, olive oil, tzatziki16.95
Salmon*sweet peppers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, zhoug23.95
Desserts
Honey Pieroasted grapes, citrus sesame, whipped cream8.95
Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream8.95
Frozen Greek Yogurtolive oil, sea salt7.95
Frozen Pumpkin Greek Yogurtcandied pepitas, pumpkin seed oil8.95
Surcharge
A 3% surcharge is added to all checks to offset government mandates on employers. This surcharge may be removed upon your request
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
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