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Aba

Mediterranean restaurantChicago, IL

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(10,205 reviews)

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+1 773-645-1400
302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
$40–100 · Reported by 871 people

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About Aba

Aba occupies the third floor at 302 N Green St in Chicago, serving Mediterranean plates across a rooftop patio and indoor dining room. The kitchen's crispy short rib hummus is the dish most parties order to start, arriving with warm pita for scooping. From there, the 60-item menu runs to whipped feta, crispy chicken thighs, lamb and beef kefta, and crispy potatoes, with staff commonly suggesting two to three shared plates per person. The bar pours cocktails including Say Less and the Mediterranean Mule. A fireplace and a private dining room for groups round out the space, and the entrance is step-free for wheelchair users. Families can make use of high chairs, and valet parking is offered on site. Reservations are recommended, since the restaurant regularly fills up and a wait is common without one. The kitchen opens daily and also prepares food for takeaway and delivery for those eating off site.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid multi-storey car park · Paid street parking · Valet parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

60 dishes · mains $8–525
  • Say Less$12.00
  • One For The Road$12.00
  • Fire Sign$12.00
  • Thirst Trap$17.00
  • Mediterranean Mule$16.00
  • Orchard G&T$16.00
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Reviews

4.8/5
10,205 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention hummus, crispy chicken thighs, whipped feta and lamb & beef kefta.

5★
8,948
4★
868
3★
185
2★
76
1★
128

Customer Review Summary

The smoked lamb ribs and the crispy short rib hummus emerge as the dishes reviewers mention most, with the hummus described as an opening ritual whipped to a silky smoothness and the lamb ribs praised for their pomegranate molasses richness. Close behind, whipped feta, crispy chicken thighs, and the Short Rib Shakshuka draw repeated praise, and the crème brûlée pie and chocolate babka French toast stand out among desserts. Several diners also single out the green harissa chicken and charred eggplant. Service is consistently called attentive, with servers offering menu guidance and surprise desserts for birthdays and anniversaries. A few reviewers note the shareable-plates format leads to over-ordering, and one mentions falafels that came out over-fried and dry while a shawarma steak frites was unremarkable. Wait times and busy weekend delays come up more than once, and one visit noted music loud enough to hinder conversation. Multiple reviewers mention reservations booking up quickly, especially for rooftop and patio seating. One diner recalls staff arriving with a surprise sorbet after mentioning a birthday.

Featured reviews

  • Preyas Shah
    “Fantastic Mediterranean restaurant! We finally visited Aba in our Chicago trip! The smoky garlic was absolutely delicious! The green falafel was crunchy yet perfectly moist inside! The grilled cauliflower kebab with rice was awesome as …”
  • Angie Araya
    “Incredible food, amazing vibes, and the staff were absolutely wonderful! We had the Crispy Short Rib Hummus and the Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak Frites—both were packed with flavor. The grilled chicken was also delicious, and the cocktails are top-tier. Do not leave without getting the Whole Crème brûlée pie it’s spectacular. 10/10 recommend!”
  • Kevin Rasmussen
    “First time dinning here, came in for lunch on a Saturday. We had the crispy short rib hummus and charred eggplant to start which were both phenomenal. We split the chicken kefta kebab with the Greek village salad which was light and flavorful. We planning on hopping around places in the area and didn’t want to have anything too heavy. All of the drinks we had were very refreshing with lots of unique flavors. We finished off with the creme brulee pie which matched rest of our experience at Aba, unbelievable! Our server Colleen and the GM Zach were both were hospitable and attentive. We will definitely be coming back for dinner next time to order more food items.”
  • Claire O'Quin
    “This was my favorite restaurant we ate at during our recent visit to Chicago to celebrate our anniversary. Everything we ate was amazing. Definitely order the roasted garlic hummus. The frozen Greek yogurt was delicious--we got the one with pistachios and candied orange. We also really enjoyed their mocktails. I highly recommend making a reservation, as it was a busy place.”
  • Mark Britt
    “This was our first time at Aba. For health reasons, we always look for an outdoor space to eat. We see we can visit in colder weather as they have heaters. Mike was a great server. He is very friendly and helpful with menu questions and suggestions. He was also very pleasant to speak with. We started off with the Mule and a special Manhattan. The hummus appetizer was lovely. Husband got the crispy chicken thighs and I got the lamb and beef kebab. I forgot to take photos of our entrees. My husband had hoped the thighs would have beencrisper, but still enjoyed. We both loved my kebab. It had the most complex flavor of our various dishes. As we mentioned this was our 30th anniversary, Mike surprised us with a frozen yogurt with sprinkles. We also had a nice conversation with a new staff person whose first day was today, I think her name was Simone. We suggested that like The Bear, they should send her to the Austin location for a visit to see how it is. The staff made us feel special. I would always recommend Mike as a server.”

Hours

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Highlights

“Posh destination for elevated Mediterranean fare and cocktails, plus a lounge-style rooftop patio.”

  • Has fast service
  • Has fireplace
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Paid street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Has no-contact delivery
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  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Family friendly
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • On-site services available
Service options· 1
  • Offers delivery
Offerings· 14
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves beer
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves comfort food
  • Serves happy-hour drinks
  • Serves happy-hour food
  • Serves healthy options
  • Serves late-night food
  • Has private dining room
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Serves wine
Planning· 3
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Usually has a wait
Highlights· 8
  • Has fast service
  • Has fireplace
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Has rooftop seating
  • Serves local speciality
Popular for· 2
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 4
  • Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Popular with tourists
  • Transgender safe space
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Does not have assistive hearing loop
Dining options· 7
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has catering
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Atmosphere· 5
  • Cosy
  • Lively
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
Parking· 2
  • Paid multi-storey car park
  • Valet parking
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu

Location

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