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    9 Muses

    3.7 (219 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    9 MUSES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Calamari
    Anna T.

    Cute spot! Came here Friday night around 8:30, it was pretty empty, was able to sit wherever! Staff were very nice, very friendly. Service was good! To start I had a pomegranate martini. This was ok. Tasted more like juice. We got the calamari for an app. This as good, but could have been fried a little longer. For my main I got the mixed grill. It had shrimp, calamari, and octopus. This was good, except everything was a little bit too charred leaving a strange after taste.

    Avgolemono (Egg Lemon Soup)
    Insia Z.

    Did the trick. Was looking for Greek food in Greek town and it was a cute bar/casual vibe on a Sunday afternoon. The service was great, the food was not bad. The lemony avgolemono soup was creamy and warming on a chilly day. I liked that it came with bread.

    Octopus and pork shoulder
    Clara S.

    Amazing wine deal - $25 for delicious Greek wine! So we naturally stopped in for dinner hoping to sit on the cute patio but the weather wasn't so great. The interior is more of a dive bar feel. We got some lamb skewers on special to start. The octopus and complementary bread was also a tasty start to the meal. We got the pork shoulder entree with Greek fries and salad. Everything was of great quality and flavorful!

    Zuccini cakes and sautéed calamari
    Jeudi J.

    What a lovely find in Greek town! Quite different from our usual, and everything delicious. Zucchini cakes (like potato cakes) with tzatziki-delightful. Spicy calamari is INCREDIBLE!!! Pork belly gyro was delicious but could use more meat & tomatoes. And the DESSERTS!!!! Bougatsa was yummy; the custard was firm (not gooey & overwhelming like the stuff in a donut,) and it wasn't overly sweet. The baklava cheesecake is the stuff of dreams!!! Super creamy with lots of delectable baklava chunks on top. I would come back just for that. Incredible. Only complaint was the too-loud dance music in the dining room; distracting and more fit for a bar. Wrong vibe for the room, way too much base to enjoy delicious food by. Will definitely be back and they apparently do takeout really well also.

    Poseidon
    LuLu E.

    What a cool place and great food. We got there early and were greeted with a smile and friendly help from behind the bar. We were hoping for an authentic Greek experience and when we heard some of the men at the bar speaking Greek, we knew we found it. There is graffiti art all around the place that looks amazing. We ordered octopus and the three spreads for a starter and honestly it was enough but we wanted more. Chicken Schwarna with greek fries and an authentic Greek salad where yummy. We ordered Bougatsa for dessert a lovely Philo dough custard filled dessert enough for two or four. Great music, great service, great food, great experience.

    Hillas And Grilled Vegetables Appetizer
    Steve A.

    Greektown of course has a lot of Greek restaurants, and this is one of the most enduring ones with a history of food and fun. It's a local family run business that even though it can get loud and crazy, it still has a quaintness to it. 9 Muses is more like a bar but still a restaurant. Always has some ethnic music blasting. The prices aren't bad for around here. A lot of choices for Greek are around here but this is not only among the best food, but also it's pretty affordable. I picked it for a date because it was cheaper then the other Greek places across the street. There's no valet parking here though. Good specials on drinks and food. It was $5 for a Hillas. This is one of the best Greek beers, and there's also imported wine if you're more into that. As for the food, vegetarian options are lacking but they have a few. We got the Grilled Vegetables Appetizer to share. It's $9 for quite a bit. This was a colorful plate of vegetables tossed in olive oil. Good flavors even though it was just vegetables, but it was better than it looked. There was eggplant, squash, yellow peppers, and zucchini. On the rest of the menu, there's meaty dishes like chicken kabobs and octopus. There were a few diners there who ordered these, which are delicacies in Greek restaurants. Basically it's a great place for authentic Greek. It can have more of a club atmosphere with the loud music. The atmosphere isn't for everyone, but it gives the place some personality since there's no TVs or anything to watch.

    Dorothy S.

    Ate here before a show at the uic pavilion, it was exactly what I wanted. A chill spot w good drinks and beer, v tasty Greek food. I got a gyro sandwich w rice and side of Greek fries w a Greek salad on the side. Service was good and the food was great too. Would def come back here or order from here! Parking over here is a hit or miss, not the easiest.

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    Great drinks, atmosphere is cool, airy, fun and light. Clean place with lots of great menu items

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    Their chicken kebab pita with feta fries is delicious.

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    Good food, cocktails and customer service. Roasted lemon potatoes, Greek fries, lemon soup and chicken very tasty.

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    I'll make the decision for you. Come here and be merry. Great bar and amazing food and atmosphere

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    Always great service. Food is amazing. Gyros are best in the city same with steak greek salad.

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    3.5(1.1k reviews)
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    Excellent food! Streamlined menu with all the classics. Service was fantastic even on a busy Friday…read morenight. I ordered the braised lamb and my husband got the stuffed chicken. A little loud but very lively!

    Heartbreak And Disappointment For Mother's Day…read more FIRST: We were told by the hostesses that our bill could be separated. We asked for 4 checks for a party of 8. The waiter refused and said his boss told him he could not do that and that he would be happy to help us out. He did not. We barely saw him. Upon leaving, we mentioned it to the hostess. She stated she did not know why he refused as this was entirely possible. This led is to think that since the tip is included in the bill, he didn't need to worry about the quality of his service. He was not around very much at all and not personable in the least so, he was right to worry about that ‍ SECOND: The food was sort of edible () but not nearly as delicious as the other establishments in Greek Town. My husbands chicken was pink, my pork chops tough, the rice mushy. For the price point, disappointing . And no, we didn't send anything back, it wasn't a mistake, just not good. THIRD: Nice atmosphere, hostesses are great. Way too loud to have a conversation. Valet parking a plus. ALL staff needs to be fully aware of what they will or will not do Would not recommend!

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    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    1.3 miNear North Side
    $$

    I've come here with my boyfriend a handful of times and we love it. We like to try different…read morecocktails every time. The mimosa on a nice summer day on the patio is my happy place. The entrees are amazing too. The rice with the chicken skewer is my favorite so far and my boyfriend loves the beef and lamb skewer. The service has always been great as well. We've had the same server a couple times now and she's friendly and gets the job done. (Wish I could remember her name!) The ambience is great. With natural light coming in and the soft lamps, it's calming. Truly a beautiful restaurant.

    So disappointed. I…read morecame about 5 years ago and loved my meal, especially the sticky date cake, which lingered in my memory as my favorite all time dessert. This year I was so excited to bring my family and Ema was the only restaurant in Chicago I couldn't wait for them to try. I booked it as our final meal in Chicago and lay awake at 4am being so disappointed in my choice. Our server's greeting was monotone and emotionless, which I realize now, would be foreshadowing the meal to come. Ordered the following 1) Smoky eggplant- arrived appearing as an unappetizing curdled purple grey mush. This was the worst tasting baba ghanouj I have ever eaten. It was acidic and had the texture of cottage cheese. The only redeeming thing about this appetizer was the warm naan. 2) house made stratciatella with side of green falafels- The stratciatella was bland and stringy. I would not order this dish expecting the creamy interior of typical burrata. However, if you like string cheese mixed with heavy cream- you may enjoy this dish. The tomatoes and basil were good. 3) chicken kefta- kefta was bland, rice even blander . 4) short rib with polenta- bland and the meat and polenta had the same texture, which seems impossible but somehow the plating was over complicated by the addition of mushy dates and grapes. 5) buttered noodles- my 8 year old ordered this. It was decent with a good amount of Parmesan and cooked perfectly al dente. By the end of the meal, I was so shocked by how terrible the food was I didn't even want to order the sticky date cake that was my main purpose for returning to this restaurant. Ema, what happened to you?!

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    Ema tables and bar

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    Double chocolate.

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    Athenian Room

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    From the moment you walk in, it's clear that Athenian Room holds a beloved place in the Lincoln…read morePark community! It's a mom-and-pops shop through and through- you'll see homely decor, a simple but well done menu, and people from all walks of life coming together over delicious food. The staff was warm and attentive throughout the meal and brought out delicious complimentary french bread. It's pretty cool that although the restaurant doesn't serve alcohol, staff from the adjacent bar came around every so often and took orders. For appetizers, we started with the feta and olive appetizers. They were good, but I'd probably order something a little more unique next time. I opted for the chicken kalamata dinner for the main event, which came with more french bread and a salad. The salad came out first, and it was pretty simple with minimal dressing. I wished there had been more variety in produce and something besides iceberg lettuce for greens. I'd recommend getting some feta on the side to add some flavor. The chicken, however, was absolutely outstanding. It was super tender, seasoned beautifully with za'atar, and brined in vinegar (I think). The za'atar seasoned french fries underneath were extra crispy and perfectly soaked up the extra sauce from the chicken. For the price, this place is a steal- you really can't beat the quantity and quality of food that you get. Overall, a great experience- I definitely recommend making a stop if you're in the area!

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    Athenian Room - Seating

    Seating

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    Skirt steak ft knife and fork

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    LÝRA - Spanakopitakia - IG @thebaoeats

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    4.1(596 reviews)
    0.6 miFulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

    I don't really go out to Greek restaurants often but this place was really good. There were 10…read morepeople in our party and we ordered around 16 dishes. We ordered the breads and the spread and the pita was so warm and delicious! The spicy feta and the tzatziki were a hit. We ordered some horiatiki salata which was a nice and refreshing taste to balance all the heavy meats. If you want to try everything and people aren't picky, family style is the best! We started off with the crispy zucchini and egg plant. These were fried and more like veggie chips. Nonetheless the crunch with the dip was delectable. The waitress was so helpful and she served/cut each plate so everyone got to try one. The saganaki (Greek pan fried cheese) came out flamed! Such a show stopper and really delicious, dense cheese. We also ordered the slow roasted lamb gyros, charred octopus, bouzoukia potatoes, wagyu beef skewer, chicken skewer, grilled lamb skewer, grilled roasted chicken, and branzino. We ordered A LOT of food and every dish was so flavorful and packed a punch. Lastly, we finished it off with dessert with loukoumades which are Greek fried donuts. Such a sweet and warm dessert to end off an amazing meal. Truly impeccable service, vibes were amazing, and 10/10 would come here again!

    Don't think greek food should be expensive bc it's just like a skewer meatballs and potatoes but I…read morewas pleasantly surprised Lamb was tender and herbs came through, rly nice char on it too. Meatballs were surprisingly tender for meatballs, low expectations but impressed it was more than just a lump. POTATOES WERE FIRE super crispy and not too oily. Am a fan Tzatziki and yogurt sauce were both delicious and tasted completely different, kinda thought they would be same thing different font.

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    LÝRA - Cute bathrooms with troph style sink

    Cute bathrooms with troph style sink

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    Crispy calamari

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    4.3(135 reviews)
    3.2 miBridgeport
    $$

    So, this is not the cute Greek restaurant you visit in Greektown. This is "the walk through the ice…read morecream shop and display cases, to the dark panel traditional Chicago-style bar, back to the rear and up some stairs to chairs and tables in a dining room with TVs on the wall" type of spot. And I was here for it! Great service from our server. Good quality and variety of food. (Hello, octopus?!). The "Greek" dressing on my Greek salad was...interesting. I'll definitely make sure to just ask for oil and vinegar next time. Drinks were a generous pour and didn't take long to be made. Overall, it's what I'd consider a "true Chicago kickback spot"z: No frills, but worthy.

    We keep coming back! We recently discovered the grilled vegetables skewers and they're surprisingly…read moreawesome... and make you feel less guilty about the rest of the meal. We usually get take out. One time we dined in (an early weeknight with our toddler) and for some reason the food wasn't as good, maybe it was what we ordered. The burger wasn't anything special and didn't really satisfy my burger craving. When we dined in, we got the flaming saganaki cheese and it was a lot of fun. I wish I had my toddlers reaction on camera- she got really scared. The saganaki was delicious but I def felt guilty eating all that greasy cheese. We'll keep ordering gyro, saganaki sticks, chocolate cake, and vegetable skewers for takeout and will give dine-in another shot. They're very kid-friendly!

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    Greek Prime Kitchen & Bar - Greek skillet with added onions. Being treated to world class service by Andres.

    Greek skillet with added onions. Being treated to world class service by Andres.

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    The lighting Is a little funky but this is their deliciously moist chocolate cake. I believe it's a triple chocolate cake.

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    4.0(321 reviews)
    1.6 miThe Loop
    $$$

    Nice atmosphere, great service, and really good food…read more Recommended dishes: Whole fish, octopus, spreads with pita Ambiance 5/5 Service 4.5/5 Food 5/5

    I have been going to Avli since they opened their first one in Winnetka. I have been to Avli in the…read morePark several times. When I saw their brunch for Greek Easter, I made reservations me and my son. Aside from the food (which is always delicious) the experience was terrible from start to finish. First, they tried to seat us in the back along the wall even though there were several lovely tables open along the window and bar. When I asked to be seated at one of those tables, we were told they were reserved for bigger parties. (This has actually happened before, but typically one of the owners is there and quickly accommodates) This time, we waited for a manager and literally stood in the middle of the dining room for close to 5 min before a manager came and said they were cleaning a table. The table they sat us at was for 4 people; as were the ones supposedly being saved for a bigger party. I accepted the table because at that point was too frustrated to push back. Our waiter was friendly; however more concerned with asking us if we wanted more drinks, than taking the dirty dishes off the table. He rarely came back to the table. When we finally got our check he informed me that 20% gratuity was included. At that point I was so flustered I did not push back. This gratuity was definitely not earned and explains why he was not inspired to take care of us. Although I love my Greek heritage and want to support Greek owned businesses;this Easter experience was a bust and I will think twice about returning.

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    Avli on The Park - The bar

    The bar

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    Greek salad and tasting plate

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