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    Koko's Mediterranean Grille

    4.1 (247 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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

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    Koko's Combination Dinner
    Samuel A.

    If you're looking for a Greek spot to scratch that mediterranean itch, look no further than Koko's. This is another spot I seem to have walked or ran by 100s of times and finally tried it. Combination dinner was fantastic, huge portion size, and very filling. Mine came with Gyro, chicken kabobs, falafel, rice, vegetables, pita bread, and a side salad to boot. Everything was cooked well and had tons of flavor. The salad came with dressing as well as Taziki sauce. I can't speak to service as I only ordered delivery. The food was fantastic. Please give Koko's a try!

    Famous Homemade Greek Chicken Egg Lemon Soup
    Paige K.

    KoKos has an extensive menu and is affordable for the price but the food fell flat for me. I ordered the lemon rice soup and a side of chicken shawarma. My soup had hardly any chicken or rice and could hardly taste lemon. Not to mention it had a small chicken bone in it. Then I opened my shawarma to find a staple in it... thank god it was on top so I saw it right away. I removed it and tried the chicken... not shawarma style at all. It was fatty and so heavily sauced with a random sauce that was not very good. Normally shawarma is like dry roasted. Wouldn't order either again. I understand a bone or even a staple or something falling in the bag but into the food container?? I saw it right away so not sure how staff missed it. Either way, all put together... sorry but a very bad experience.

    Gyros Plate Dinner
    Allegra A.

    Was really craving gyro one evening and decided to try takeout from Koko's since I was nearby. The food was ready so quick and was a great value for the price as the portion was enough for 2 meals! I will definitely order from here again when I'm craving Mediterranean. Their menu is a mix of a lot of items as they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I look forward to trying more in the future!

    Front is Koko's Combination Dinner with a Greek salad and potatoes. Back is Chicken Shawarma Plate with roasted garlic sauce

    The service is quick and the food is amazing! Very fresh and flavorful. The uber driver was even telling us how he comes here with family sometimes because it's so good! So glad we tried something new while on layover in the Windy City.

    Nolan F.

    I got the Koko's Combo Plate - gyros, pork kebab, shawarma It's a very reasonable amount of food for $15 and all tasty too! No complaints about any of the plate's components. Nothing was dry or bland. Employees were helpful and nice. I liked the decent amount of seating and cleanliness of the restaurant.

    Falafel Wrap
    Steve A.

    Came to this place on a whim and was surprised it wasn't bad. It seemed like another dime a dozen Mediterranean places. Koko's is actually one of the better restaurants in the Ukrainian Village area for sure. Has the favorites. There's falafel of course, coming on a plate or in a wrap. As we just needed something fast, we decided on getting something with falafel. It's was obvious. That's the best Mediterranean thing for vegetarians. Easy part. Question was would it be a plate or a wrap. We turned out to get wraps. It's about $9 for a pretty big one. These come with hummus, and a choice of tahini or tzatziki. I got it with tahini, which kind of got lost in everything else. There was a lot on it, and it was all good. For sure I could get something from here again. It's as good Mediterranean food as anywhere around here so it would be a place to get that, and maybe a plate the next time. There's good stuff like the falafel and more for vegetarians.

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    Charissa F.

    Reminded me of the coney islands back home in Michigan! Great gyro and yogurt sauce is fresh. It's a very unassuming place not fancy at all on the inside. The servers speak Spanish and English so that is a plus. I went for breakfast but I I heard the burger is also really good! Looking forward to trying more.

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    The food was delivered cold shall not cooked rice hard I will never give them my money again

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    They have been my go to spot for over 2 years. The food is excellent and the prices amazing. They are always so quick with the service too!

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    Food is always delicious, customer service is good quality and they give you extra forks

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    2 years ago

    Food came out super fast! A great staple mediterranean food spot in the city. Employees were very nice.

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    Great value. The half Greek chicken is awesome and cheap. More people should go here.

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    Ema - Salmon bab.

    Ema

    4.3(2k reviews)
    2.1 mi•Near North Side
    •$$

    I LOVED my meal here! Ēma (Ay-mah) brings some glamour and glitz to the Mediterranean dining scene,…read morewith an airy, elevated hotel-lobby feel that still doesn't demand a dress code. Dresscode: Smart Casual / Casual Noise Level: Medium (it gets buzzy after 5:30pm) Thursday night Happy Hour was lively, so it took about 10-15 minutes for someone to come around, but service was attentive once we got going. The food is where Ēma really shines. From the Happy Hour menu, the Charred Eggplant Hummus and Crispy Potatoes were generously portioned and great for sharing. On the main menu, the Indian-Mediterranean fusion Bhel Hummus was a party for my taste buds, while the Hot Honey Halloumi and Chicken Kefta rounded out the table nicely. The halloumi is more of a side than a main, but that sweet-and-salty hot honey combo was chef's kiss. For our finisher, the Chocolate Torte knocked us out. Decadent, delicious and chocolate with lots of depth. Overall, Ēma is an excellent spot to order a bunch of dishes for the table and get an elevated meal without feeling stuffy, and delicious without taking itself too seriously. DO's: - Make a reservation ahead, especially for happy hour 4-6pm - Treat apps like small plates, order 2-3 to sample - Entertain their wine list, they have a lot! - Bring vegetarians here, there are plenty of options DON'Ts: - Dismiss the desert menu. It's fantastic and shareable! - Forget to ask for extra pita with the hummus! - Miss out on the LettuceEats loyalty points (check-in with your server before paying your check)

    Mixed feelings on this place. Really pretty decor and nice vibe, but portions have greatly…read moredecreased in the last few years. The food is good, but I don't like that the portions have gotten smaller with the price staying the same. I've added pictures to show the difference. Their spicy hummus is probably my favorite hummus I've gotten from a restaurant, but it isn't always on the menu. The Kefta kabob is always good.

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    Ema tables and bar

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    Tuna & Watermelon* june 2026.

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    Rumi Middle Eastern Grill - Chicken Shawarma Pita

    Rumi Middle Eastern Grill

    4.5(405 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Wicker Park, West Town
    •$$

    This place is beyond welcoming and such a refreshing spot to eat at. The food is delicious,…read morefilling, and so affordable. It's your typical kind of ambiance for a place like this--clean but not at all sterile. A welcome quiet spot in the chaos of Wicker. Aside from the delicious, comforting food, the service is incredible. It is rare to find spots like these nowadays and I sincerely hope the CAVA heads (don't get me wrong, I love CAVA!) try this out, too. We were accidentally charged for two orders of dolma when we ordered one, but I didn't realize. The person who took the order--wearing a propellor hat, by the way (hello whimsy!)--walked over to our table to let us know and asked if we'd like a refund and apologized. This already took me by surprise, so while I was fine without it, I said "sure." Next thing I know, they walk over with still two orders of dolma and the refund. I looked for a tip jar to put it back but couldn't find one. It was such an act of kindness and generosity. The kind of small interaction that reminds you of what being human is all about. Any time I'm in Wicker, I will try and stop at this place. Reminds me so much of Bulgaria and the "" I'd always beg for as a kid. 10/10 -- please support this independent restaurant!

    I got delivery from here, interesting take on middle eastern food. I go the falafel wrap, with…read morehummus, it did not come with many veggies on it, the falafel itself was quite dry and the hummus was not very flavorful. My partner got a falafel plate. He liked the meal. He also got a salad, which he reports was good. I also got some French fries with tahini and extra garlic sauce. Overall average.

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    The Purple Pig - 36 Day Aged Pork Chop

    The Purple Pig

    4.3(9.1k reviews)
    2.5 mi•Near North Side
    •$$$

    Wow, oh wow... the food was AMAZING! I was especially impressed with the pork AND seafood…read more The pork belly was so good, the two of us devoured it in less than a minute. If you're hungry, try the potato gnocchi. The pork ragu was so rich and delicious. The pork is tender, and the gnocchi was creamy and filling. I also recommend the Spanish Octopus and the Roasted Bone Marrow. Service was excellent. They had 2 dedicated food runners so that everyone receives their food as soon as humanly possible. Everything is served tapas style, so food goes out as soon as each plate is ready vs waiting for the entire table's meals to go out at the same time. Ambiance is modern and casual even though the food tasted like I should have dressed nicer.

    I'll say up front that I'm not a Wagyu guy. I don't send things back to the kitchen, and I think…read morethe Costco tenderloins are fine. So sure, it's called the Purple Pig, I ordered beef. Maybe I was expecting too much. I was in Chicago for a conference. It was Friday, 5:30 PM, and I sat by myself at the bar, in shorts. It took about ten minutes to get a menu, though the bar was only half full. Maybe I looked like I was waiting for someone. Half Acre IPA: excellent. Ordered the filet mignon, medium rare. The runner who brought it asked me to cut into it and check the temperature. I'd never had that request before, and it made me think he must know something I don't. It turns out he did -- rare in the middle with an overcooked crust. I asked the chef if they use thermometers. He said no, they go by touch. That explains the pattern. Touch tells you how firm the outside is, and the outside was cooked every time -- it was the inside that never got there. A filet is thick and lean, which is exactly the cut that fools your thumb. I'm not a professional cook, but I make steak at home with a $25 instant-read thermometer and it comes out right, so I don't think the tool is the obstacle. The second one that came out wasn't a new steak; it was the same one I'd cut open, put back on the heat. More char outside, and the rare middle was still there, just smaller. A manager took it away, took my silverware, and said it would come off the bill. She asked if I still wanted food. I said yes, I just wanted it cooked correctly. I didn't think this was beyond what they were capable of. She said she was sorry it wasn't to my liking, which felt like what you say when you think the customer is the problem. Round three is the photo. New steak, same result. I showed the chef the picture and asked if it looked medium rare to him. He said he'd cooked the second one himself and it was fine. I asked the server who'd brought the third one and he allowed that it looked a little undercooked in the middle. Then the chef came back to the bar and told me, politely, that I wasn't going to like any steak he cooked -- he "wasn't saying you're wrong, we're not a steakhouse." I respect that. I'd just suggest that the menu should say so too. The best steaks I've ever had were in Dallas and Oklahoma, and the next best have all been in Chicago. The bar here is high, and it's set by the neighbors. They took the third one away. I left with two beers on the house, which was generous, and went back to the Loews and ordered Steak Frites, medium rare, just to do a sanity check. Maybe I was grumpy from jet lag. I took a picture of it cut open, so you can be the judge. The beers were very good. The sweet potato and crispy onions under the steak looked very good. I'd come back for the beer list and the small plates, and I'd leave the filet to the neighbors. For what it's worth, I had a filet at Michael Jordan's the night before, cooked right the first time. I didn't bother to leave a review because, well, cooking a filet right seems like table steaks on Michigan Avenue. Same guy, same shorts. So I don't think it's me, but I've been wrong before.

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    Chicago style hot dog

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    Kabobi Grill - Boneless Chicken Kabob with Dill Rice

    Kabobi Grill

    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    5.4 mi•Albany Park
    •$$

    Love this place for lunch! The lunch specials are great and the portions are huge!…read more This is a pretty good deal. You order at the counter and then sit down. Please know that if you pay with card you pay extra fee, which I didn't know. This is a pretty big portion so I did have leftovers. For one of our lunches we upgraded to the dill rice which wasn't as different from regular rice as I wanted. But when you add sumac it's perfect! This place is bright and airy.

    I needed this meal so bad. So delicious and great hospitality. This place is located on a busy…read morestreet but I was able to find street parking no problem during rush hour. When you walk in, you are brought to the dining room to your table but are instructed to order at the counter. The space is big with tons of tables. Vegetarian sampler: We got this to share. Comes with hummus, tahini sauce, falafel x2, persian salad, baba ghanoush, and dolma. Something nice to sample for the table. Everything tasted great. The falafel could've been more crispy. The platter also comes with a basket of pita bread! Combo mix grill #1: For my entree I got the mixed grill and chose both beef and lamb koubideh as my proteins. I really couldn't tell which meat was which since the meat is ground but both were super delicious otherwise. Great flavor. Got the half & half rice (basmati/dill) which is a great choice and I highly recommend. The platter also comes with red onion, a whole roasted tomato, and some butter. If you've been here before, you already know the portion sizes here are massive!!! So great for sharing!

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    Assorted Kabob Platter

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    Avec - Chicago - Chorizo-Stuffed Medjool Dates

    Avec - Chicago

    4.3(2.7k reviews)
    1.7 mi•West Loop, Near West Side
    •$$$

    Avec is such a cozy and cute spot right along Randolph! We stopped in around dinner time on a…read moreFriday evening and they were able to get us in! We shared some wine carafes and they suggested splitting a few lighter bites and a main. We had the Endive and apple salad which had a light, refreshing flavor, and the chorizo- stuffed medjool dates to start. Both were flavorful and delicious! We also split the Shawarma spiced chicken which was fantastic and filling, the pitas here are to die for. All of the staff were friendly and helpful in suggesting dishes and portions, and we felt perfectly full and brought some home for later too! Definitely a cozy date-night spot to add to your list!

    The missus got a reservation for 1045am for two on the Sunday of Labour Day weekend 2026 for our…read morefirst trip to Chicago. We opted to sit outside on the patio (other side of the sidewalk) because it was an option. We ordered the shakshuka, heirloom tomatoes and the famous Medjool dates - all three to share. Overall, nothing stood out - the dates are indeed good but the portion sizes are somewhat small and whole we were full when we finished, it definitely was pricier than I expected it to be, given the size and quality of the food. Nothing wrong with this place - but I probably wouldn't go back. Nothing special here.

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    Restaurant view from bar

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    Whole roasted branzino

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