When is Ema open?
Mon–Tue 11 AM–10 PM; Wed 11 AM–11 PM; Thu 11 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM; Sun 11 AM–10 PM.
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MediterraneanRiver North
Ema
Nibble Mediterranean Bites
- 4.64.7k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 10 pm
Ema offers a sunlit, modern Mediterranean setting with a warm, sociable vibe and stylish decor. Expect shareable small plates, wood-fired vegetables, bright dips, and inventive cocktails that showcase regional flavors — a great spot to taste thoughtfully prepared Mediterranean dishes with friends or a date. Visit for lively conversation, flavorful plates designed for sharing, and attentive service in a chic River North space.
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Ema in short
When is the best time to visit Ema?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
How much does Ema cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Ema?
74 W Illinois St,Chicago, IL 60654.
Right now · 12:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 10 pm
- Best in the afternoon
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Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pm- monday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Where and how
- 1 Ema
- 2 The Boss Bar · 2 min
- 3 The Smith · 3 min
- 4 Mercadito · 3 min
- 5 Weird Chicago Tours · 4 min
Good to know
- Price $$
- Good for couples
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 4.7k reviews
Known for
- Dinner
- Date night
- Group dining
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
The feel
- Trendy
- Cozy
- Lively
- Couples
- Groups
- Tourists
Around River North
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
The Boss BarBar · 2 min walk
Good nowThe SmithRestaurant · 3 min walk
MercaditoMexican · 3 min walk
Weird Chicago ToursSight · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time