Ema – Glenview
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Thanksgiving: Closed
Hanukkah: Closed 12/25
Christmas Eve: 11:30AM - 9:00 PM
Christmas Day: Closed
New Year's Eve: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
New Year's Day: 11:30AM - 9:00 PM
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Lunch
Hummus
Classicza'atar, vegetable crudite, california olive oil13.95
Spicypiquillo pepper, lemon, basil14.95
Pumpkinbrown butter, toasted pumpkin seed, nutmeg16.95
Sweet Cornaleppo, chive, black lime16.95
Hummus W/ Lamb Raguslow-braised lamb, spicy harissa18.95
Spreads
Charred Eggplantaleppo, mint, olive oil14.95
Spinach & Fetagarlic, dill, crispy kale15.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olive, fresh herbs15.95
Moroccan Onion Dipmedjool date, tamarind chutney, crispy leek15.95
Japanese Sweet Potatomiso, poblano, sesame, honey16.95
Raw
Hamachi & Charred Avocado*coconut cream, lychee, jalapeño, makrut lime viniagrette19.95
Truffled Salmon*gfroasted garlic, chive, crispy leek18.95
Big Eye Tuna & Honeycrisp Apple*pomegranate, moroccan mint, yuzu nigella vinaigrette21.95
Octopus Carpacciogfpiquillo pepper, calamansi lime, petite potato crisp19.95
Spicy Tuna Panisse*gfparmesan & chickpea fritter, calabrian chili, lemon kosho21.95
Salads
add green falafel / $6.95, add grilled chicken / $7.95, add faroe islands salmon* / $10.95
Tahini Caesargfhearts of romaine, radish, quinoa crouton, mimolette cheese15.95
Greek Villagegfcucumber, tomato, kalamata, feta, bell pepper, greek vinaigrette16.95
Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp Applegfpomegranate, marcona almond, honey dijon vinaigrette15.95
California Choppedgfavocado, tomato, fennel, cauliflower, chickpea, red grape, mama lil's, asiago, citrus vinaigrette16.95
Housemade Stracciatellavine ripened tomato, torn crouton, pistachio pesto18.95
Vegetables
Marinated Sweet Peppersgfpx 13 year aged sherry, basil, california olive oil14.95
Brussels Sproutscrispy shallot, pumpkin seed, agrodolce14.95
Blistered Green Beansmushroom aioli, yuzu poblano kosho, marcona almond, preserved lemon15.95
Broccoli Floretsgftamarind & date tahini, crispy rice crunch15.95
Hot Mezze
Crispy Potatoesgfmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema12.95
Brown Butter Datescipollini onion, hazelnut, cider vinegar, mint14.95
Sweet Potato Latkesgfparmesan, shallot, avocado & jalapeño crema14.95
Green Falafelgfbeet tzatziki, tahini, lemon zest13.95
Hot Honey Halloumigfcrispy garlic dukkah14.95
Sandwiches
served with mesclun greens or za'atar fries
Green Falafeltomato, hummus, purple cabbage, tzatziki15.95
Grilled Chickenhummus, purple cabbage, sweet & spicy peppers16.95
Braised Short Rib*beef jus, hummus, purple cabbage, crispy shallot18.95
Kebabs
Romanesco Cauliflowergflabneh, honey, aleppo, lemon17.95
Chicken Keftagflemon, olive oil, tzatziki, basmati rice18.95
Grilled Chickengfyogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug, basmati rice19.95
Spicy Brisket Kefta*charred onion, tamarind bbq, tzatziki, lettuce cups21.95
Faroe Islands Salmon*gfsweet pepper, red onion, lemon, zhoug, basmati rice24.95
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
Pumpkinbrown butter, toasted pumpkin seed, nutmeg16.95
Sweet Cornaleppo, chive, black lime16.95
Hummus W/ Lamb Raguslow-braised lamb, spicy harissa18.95
Spreads
Charred Eggplantaleppo, mint, olive oil14.95
Spinach & Fetagarlic, dill, crispy kale15.95
Toasted Almond & Garliccastelvetrano olive, fresh herbs15.95
Moroccan Onion Dipmedjool date, tamarind chutney, crispy leek15.95
Japanese Sweet Potatomiso, poblano, sesame, honey16.95
Raw
Hamachi & Charred Avocado*coconut cream, lychee, jalapeño, makrut lime viniagrette19.95
Truffled Salmon*gfroasted garlic, chive, crispy leek18.95
Big Eye Tuna & Honeycrisp Apple*pomegranate, moroccan mint, yuzu nigella vinaigrette21.95
Octopus Carpacciogfpiquillo pepper, calamansi lime, petite potato crisp19.95
Spicy Tuna Panisse*gfparmesan & chickpea fritter, calabrian chili, lemon kosho21.95
Salads
Tahini Caesargfhearts of romaine, radish, quinoa crouton, mimolette cheese15.95
Greek Villagegfcucumber, tomato, kalamata, feta, bell pepper, greek vinaigrette16.95
Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp Applegfpomegranate, marcona almond, honey dijon vinaigrette15.95
California Choppedgfavocado, tomato, fennel, cauliflower, chickpea, red grape, mama lil's, asiago, citrus vinaigrette16.95
Housemade Stracciatellavine ripened tomato, torn crouton, pistachio pesto18.95
Vegetables
Marinated Sweet Peppersgfpx 13 year aged sherry, basil, california olive oil14.95
Brussels Sproutscrispy shallot, pumpkin seed, agrodolce14.95
Blistered Green Beansmushroom aioli, yuzu poblano kosho, marcona almond, preserved lemon15.95
Broccoli Floretsgftamarind & date tahini, crispy rice crunch15.95
Hot Mezze
Crispy Potatoesgfmizithra, rosemary, scallion crema12.95
Brown Butter Datesgfcipollini onion, hazelnut, cider vinegar, mint14.95
Sweet Potato Latkesgfparmesan, shallot, avocado & jalapeño crema14.95
Green Falafelgfbeet tzatziki, tahini, lemon zest13.95
Hot Honey Halloumicrispy garlic dukkah14.95
Kebabs
Romanesco Cauliflowergflabneh, honey, aleppo, lemon17.95
Chicken Keftagflemon, olive oil, tzatziki, basmati rice18.95
Grilled Chickengfyogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug, basmati rice19.95
Spicy Brisket Kefta*charred onion, tamarind bbq, tzatziki, lettuce cups21.95
Faroe Islands Salmon*gfsweet pepper, red onion, lemon, zhoug, basmati rice24.95
Seafood & Braises
Harissa-crusted Halibut*wild mushrooms, dashi, scallion, lemon34.95
Ora King Salmon*gfgreen curry, sweet potato, roasted carrot, mint32.95
Moroccan Chickengftomato, red pepper, fennel, green olive, verjus24.95
Braised Beef Short Rib*gfparmesan polenta, pomegranate date glaze30.95
Slow-cooked Lamb Pot Roast*gfsumac, mission fig, pistachio, red wine, moroccan mint34.95
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
Thirst Trap"served frozen" aperol, prosecco, orange, strawberry, rhubarb17
Do Not Disturbbasic vodka, st-germain elderflower, mint, cucumber, lemon15
Passion Fruit G&tstray dog, brockmans, appel's passion fruit, lime16
Hibiscus Cosmogrey goose, appel's hibiscus grenadine, lemon16
Mango For Brokeflecha azul resposado, chinola mango, lime16
Strawberry Rose Palomanosotros blanco, strawberry, grapefruit, fentiman's rose lemonade16
Slow Cheetahdos hombres mezcal, fresno chile, pineapple, lime, coriander15
Reserve Cocktails
classic cocktails with exceptional spirits
Barrel Select Old Fashionedappel's mission fig, angosturaKoval "Ema Barrel" Bottled in Bond Bourbon 22Four Roses "Lettuce Barrel" Single Barrel Bourbon 26
Crystal Cadillac Margaritalalo blanco, grand marnier "cuvée louis-alexandre", agave22
Espresso Martinibelvedere single estate "lake bartezek", st george nola, demerara22
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, 2023Glass 13Bottle 52
Sauvignon Blanc, Reynoso, Alexander Valley, California, 2022Glass 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, 2022Glass 18Bottle 72
Chardonnay, The Fableist, Edna Valley, California, 2022Glass 19Bottle 76
Rosé
Tempranillo, Finca Enguera, Valencia, Spain, 2022Glass 12Bottle 48
Grenache Et Al., Esprit Gassier, Côtes De Provence, France, 2023Glass 18Bottle 72
Red
Pinot Noir, Matthew Fritz, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, 2022Glass 13Bottle 52
Pinot Noir, Rhys, Anderson Valley, California, 2021Glass 23Bottle 92
Grenache/syrah/mourvédre, Chaume Arnaud "petit Coquet", Côtes Du Rhône, France, 2022Glass 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, 2021Glass 19Bottle 76
Cabernet Sauvignon, Donati, Paso Robles, California, 2021Glass 20Bottle 80
Beer
E-phora Cider, Eris Cider House, Chicago6
Pilsner, Michelob Ultra, St Louis6
Aperitif Pilsner, Moody Tongue Brewing Co, 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
Vidiano, Douloufakis, Crete, Greece, 202256
Sauvignon Blanc, Alpha Estate "fumé", Florina, Greece, 202288
Falanghina / Biancolella, Marisa Cuomo, Costa D'amalfi, Italy, 202298
Obaideh, Ixsir "altitudes", Batroun, Lebanon, 202368
Carricante, Girolamo Russo "nerina", Mt. Etna, Italy, 2021109
Assyrtiko, Domaine Sigalas, Santorini, Greece, 2023126
Assyrtiko, Domaine Hatzidakis "cuvée No. 15", Santorini, Greece, 2022150
Chardonnay, Zafeirakis, Tyrnavos, Greece, 201980
Chardonnay, Tepperberg "impression", Judean Hills, Israel, 202190
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
Cabernet Franc, Makarounas "en Arhi", Paphos, Cyprus, 202268
Nerello Mascalese, Camarda, Sicily, Italy, 202082
Grenache, Contini "inu", Cannonau Di Sardegna, Riserva, Italy, 201984
Garnacha, Ona, Priorat, Spain, 202172
Xinomavro, Kir-yianni "ramnista", Naoussa, Greece, 201978
Xinomavro, Thymiopoulos Vineyards "aftorizo" Naoussa, Greece, 2019240
Sangiovese, Caprili, Brunello Di Montalcino, Italy, 2019145
Mavrodaphne, Haritatos "mademoiselle", Kefalonia, Greece, 202180
Cabernet Sauvignon, Segal "dishon", Kadesh Valley, Israel, 2021110
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, Lebanon95
Cabernet Sauvignon Et Al., Chateau Musar Rouge, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2004290
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, Massican, Napa Valley, California, 202368
Sauvignon Blanc, Spottswoode, North Coast, California, 2023135
Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Vacheron "chambrates", Sancerre, France, 2020210
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, Presqu'ile, Santa Barbara County, California, 202376
Pinot Noir, Lonesome Rock, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2022150
Tempranillo, Carlos Serres, Rioja Reserva, Spain, 201782
Nebbiolo, Azelia, Barolo, Italy, 2019115
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, 202088
Cabernet Sauvignon Et Al., Château Le Boscq, St. Estèphe, Bordeaux, France, 2015145
Cabernet Sauvignon, Adamvs "teres", Howell Mountain, California, 2018300
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. 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 Yogurtgfcalifornia olive oil, sea salt7.95
Frozen Greek Yogurtpistachio, candied orange, cinnamon phyllo9.95
Honey Cakeburnt honey whipped cream, lemon zest12.95
Vanilla Bean Panna Cottagforange blossom granita, rosemary meringue12.95
Warm Sticky Date Cakemedjool dates, whiskey caramel, whipped cream11.95
Triple Chocolate Tortemilk & white chocolate mousse, dark chocolate ganache14.95
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.