Aba - Chicago

4.8

2810 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 247 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Good for groups

Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and Bal
Harbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter style
of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and
Greece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy Chicken
Thigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar program
showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Meat
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 645-1400
Website
http://www.abarestaurantchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Host your next meeting or event with help from Aba! Enjoy Catering options including Hummus & Spreads, Hot & Cold Mezze, Dessert and more. Choose between the Mediterranean Feast with family-style options for a minimum of eight, or order mezze favorites a la carte. 48 hour notice. Optional delivery is handled via Doordash, and costs $7.00.
Private party facilities
Let Aba cater your next celebration, meeting, or special event! Enjoy large group diningspaces, or our intimate semi-private Chef’s Table which can accommodate groups up to 10guests. For groups up to 600, join us in our private event hall, The Dalcy.

Location
302 N. Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Neighborhood
West Loop
Cross street
W Fulton St & N Green St
Parking details
Street parking is available, in addition to garage and valet.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private dining

Popular dishes

Crispy Chicken Thigh$19.95
potato puree, aleppo, isot, cilantro, chili garlic vinaigrette
Pork Belly$24.95
gala, red delicious, calabrese vinaigrette
Braised Beef Short Rib$32.95
parmesan polenta, tamarind, pomegranate date glaze
Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak Frites*$36.95
za'atar, feta, berebere red wine jus
Char-Grilled Lamb Chops*$49.95
blistered broccolini, garlic yogurt, pistachio & mint gremolata

Hot Mezze

Crispy Potatoes$12.95
mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema
Green Falafel$13.95
avocado tzatziki, garlic tahini, dania spice
Brussels Sprouts$14.95
almond & cashew dukkah, harissa honey
Truffle Baked Orzo$28.95
black truffle, parmesan garlic breadcrumb

Seafood

Green Chili Shrimp$18.95
garlic, parmesan, calabrian chili breadcrumb
Pan-Roasted Halibut*$28.95
broccolini, green olive, almond saffron aioli
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$32.95
garlic, shallot, lemon, frisée, kale & dill remoulade

Kebabs

served with basmati rice

Grilled Cauliflower$16.95
medjool date, red onion, turmeric, tzatziki
Chicken Kefta$18.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Chicken$19.95
yogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug
Lamb & Beef Kefta*$19.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Salmon*$24.95
sweet pepper, red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug

Dessert

Frozen Greek Yogurt$8.94
- Olive Oil, Sea Salt$8.95
- Passion Fruit, Basil$11.95
Crème Brûlée Pie$11.95
hibiscus poached quince
Sticky Date Cake$11.95
medjool date, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream
Kataifi Carrot Cake$12.95
cashew cream cheese, sesame dukkah brittle, pineapple
Chocolate Orange Cremeux$14.95
pistachio, ginger & fennel cookie crust, whipped cream

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.

What 2,810 people are saying

Aba - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
Chicago
Mediterranean
Chicago
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aba in Chicago offers an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience with a chic, lush decor and "impeccable service." The menu features standout dishes like "crispy short rib hummus" and "grilled octopus," delighting with harmonious flavors. The ambiance is "perfect for a night out," making it a must-visit destination.

2,810 Reviews

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Lesha VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at Aba was incredible, all of the food was so fresh and flavorful. Our waiter was so so friendly and even gave us a free app to try. It was a day to celebrate and the experience just made our celebrations 10x’s better. We can’t wait to go back again!
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Aphton
Kansas City28 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service is unmatched, the entire waitstaff team was very attentive, keeping tables clear, food coming out coursed and paying attention to water refills. The food was also delicious and is meant to be shared, family style. My party ordered the falafel, crispy brussel sprouts, mahammara and crispy potatoes to share and we each picked a separate main dish. I had the chicken kefta, served with rice, very delicious. After dinner, we shared a piece of vegan carrot cake and even though I’m not vegan, I would order again. One of the individuals in our party was vegan and the restaurant was very accommodating to their dietary choice. I would definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Very hot at the patio. There is no ventilation or air conditioning, that is, a greenhouse.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fire place frfr I’ll definitely be coming back for sure
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Rachel
Northern MI1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Extremely accommodating to food allergy. This is our go to place when visiting Chicago ❤️
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Ryan
Pittsburgh10 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
While the menu appears delicious, the dishes fell flat. Hard. That’s not to say that they were bad, but they lacked flavor and inspiration (or execution possibly). In addition, the service was both slow and inattentive. The staff was polite, but they missed numerous service opportunities. Overall, the ambiance is great, and this restaurant has the potential for improvement.
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Robert
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went here on a date night with my wife and it was amazing the food was amazing each dish better than the next and ambience was amazing
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Hailey VIP
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place so much and the natural lighting always makes me happy
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nick was an outstanding host for our private event and we will definitely visit again.
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STEPHEN VIP
Chicago19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the back bar. The bartender was great. The suggestions were great and once again, and let us entertain the restaurant delivers.
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FAQs

Aba - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 645-1400.

Aba - Chicago is rated 4.8 stars by 2810 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 247 times today

Order delivery or takeout

302 N. Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
W Fulton St & N Green St
Neighborhood
West Loop
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Meat
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available, in addition to garage and valet.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.abarestaurantchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 645-1400
Catering
Host your next meeting or event with help from Aba! Enjoy Catering options including Hummus & Spreads, Hot & Cold Mezze, Dessert and more. Choose between the Mediterranean Feast with family-style options for a minimum of eight, or order mezze favorites a la carte. 48 hour notice. Optional delivery is handled via Doordash, and costs $7.00.
Private party facilities
Let Aba cater your next celebration, meeting, or special event! Enjoy large group diningspaces, or our intimate semi-private Chef’s Table which can accommodate groups up to 10guests. For groups up to 600, join us in our private event hall, The Dalcy.

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Aba - Chicago

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Brussels Sprouts

Lamb & Beef Kefta

Crispy Chicken Thigh

Hummus

Classic$13.95

Smoky Garlic$14.95

Wild Mushroom$17.95

Crispy Short Rib Hummus

Crispy Short Rib Hummus$18.95

Spreads

Whipped Feta$14.95

Charred Eggplant$14.95

Muhammara$15.95

Japanese Sweet Potato$16.95

Cold Mezze

Marinated Olives & Feta$14.95

Greek Village Salad$16.95

House-Made Stracciatella

House-Made Stracciatella$18.95

Raw

Truffled Salmon*$18.95

Halibut Ceviche*$20.95

Hamachi*$21.95

Big Eye Tuna & Honeycrisp Apple*$22.95

Mediterranean Butcher

Crispy Chicken Thigh$19.95

Pork Belly$24.95

Braised Beef Short Rib$32.95

Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak Frites*$36.95

Char-Grilled Lamb Chops*$49.95

Hot Mezze

Crispy Potatoes$12.95

Green Falafel$13.95

Brussels Sprouts$14.95

Truffle Baked Orzo$28.95

Seafood

Green Chili Shrimp$18.95

Pan-Roasted Halibut*$28.95

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$32.95

Kebabs

Grilled Cauliflower$16.95

Chicken Kefta$18.95

Grilled Chicken$19.95

Lamb & Beef Kefta*$19.95

Grilled Salmon*$24.95

Dessert

Frozen Greek Yogurt$8.94

Crème Brûlée Pie$11.95

Sticky Date Cake$11.95

Kataifi Carrot Cake$12.95

Chocolate Orange Cremeux$14.95

Surcharge

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Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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