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Aba - Chicago

$50 and over
Mediterranean
302 N. Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

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Aba - Chicago

4.7
$50 and over
Mediterranean
West Loop

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 336 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions. Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more.

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2025

From the OpenTable editors: "Top Chef" star and "Top Chef: Duels" winner CJ Jacobson modern take on Mediterranean cooking at Aba has earned numerous accolades, including being named the Best New Restaurant by both Chicago Tribune and Eater readers. To understand why, start with spreads like smoky garlic hummus or muhummara before moving on to simple but savory dishes like wood-fired lamb chops with broccolini. A drink list that highlights lesser-known producers and “ancient civilization” wines rounds out the experience.

Executive chef: CJ Jacobson

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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<br />Hummus &amp; Spreads, Hot &amp; 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. Contact abaparties@lettuce.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Let Aba host your next celebration, meeting, or special event! Enjoy large group dining spaces, or our intimate semi-private Chef’s Table which can accommodate groups up to 12 guests. For groups up to 600, join us in our private event hall, The Dalcy.
  • Private party contact
    Aba Parties Chicago: (773) 645-1430
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2025
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    W Fulton St & N Green St
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, in addition to garage and valet.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,775 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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 a stunning "beautiful vibe" with "amazing" Mediterranean flavors. Highlights include the "delicious" short rib hummus and "crispy chicken thighs." The ambiance is "perfect for outdoor dining," and the service often receives praise for being "outstanding." While some find it "a bit pricey," the overall experience is "fantastic" and "highly recommended."
3,775 Reviews
  1. Emily

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was beyond amazing! It was our first time and didn’t really know what to expect. The food was so good….we ordered a few dishes from the hummus dishes to shrimp and scallop…everything was seasoned well and came out hot and fast! The drinks were so well made and so good! The ambience was so relaxing and very busy to my surprise for a Monday evening. We will definitely visit here again when we visit Chicago!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Our party of six ordered 12 dishes and it was more than enough food. We enjoyed sharing and trying most of the menu. The ambience was beautiful. I would absolutely recommend Aba.

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  3. Sravya

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I tried the brunch experience. I didn’t pick a vegetarian menu early as opentable didn’t have an option but Aba was kind enough to accommodate a last minute vegetarian menu and made non alcoholic drinks. The food was absolutely delicious, the hosts were amazing, and the overall experience of the event was so fun.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. richard

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic afternoon, Nick and Sean were great, food was over the top and the cocktails amazing! Thank you Aba and team!!!

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  5. Sydney

    Dallas16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing brunch. The cowboy theme was adorable. Definitely coming back soon!

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  6. Lauren Gold

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Aba great food and environment. Short rib hummus is best thing on menu. Amazing.

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  7. Ella

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience overall. Loved the food, drinks and atmosphere.

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  8. Ellen Gold

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food! We had short rib hummus, special summer salad, chicken thighs, chicken kabobs and crispy potatoes. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the chicken thighs. Very unique flavor combination.

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  9. Cara Mia Gold

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eddie, our server, is amazing! We were there for the spritz and they didn’t disappoint. Our favorite were the passionfruit ones and the Hugo spritzes.

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  10. Susan Gold

    Oxford8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with a large variety of choices! Beautiful restaurant with outstanding service!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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<br />Hummus &amp; Spreads, Hot &amp; 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. Contact abaparties@lettuce.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Let Aba host your next celebration, meeting, or special event! Enjoy large group dining spaces, or our intimate semi-private Chef’s Table which can accommodate groups up to 12 guests. For groups up to 600, join us in our private event hall, The Dalcy.
  • Private party contact
    Aba Parties Chicago: (773) 645-1430
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2025
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    W Fulton St & N Green St
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, in addition to garage and valet.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. West Loop

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A photo of Aba - Chicago restaurant

Aba - Chicago

4.7
$50 and over
Mediterranean
West Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 336 times today
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