An amazing team meal at Lyra, wouldn't change a thing. The servers managed a large party with two food allergies and lots of food preferences with ease and attentiveness. Cocktails to start were delicious - we also started with the Breads and Spreads platter, that had most of their dips (all were amazing) with crudite, pita and lavash. Other starters included the charred octopus, crispy calamari and crispy zucchini and eggplant. The octopus was so good we ordered another one! For mains, we shared the chicken souvlaki, branzino, deconstructed pastitsio and lamb. All the flavors and dishes were beautiful and delicious. It's been two days since our dinner and I still have people raving about that meal. The table side Branzino was awesome and fun to introduce to a few that had never had it before. Will definitely be back, what a gem! read more

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Only grabbed drinks here on a Friday night! Music was great - fun to dance to although I will say, I think I was one of the few busting a move! Sparkler presentation was very pretty & cute moment! read more

My friends and I visited Lyra for dinner while in Chicago for my birthday weekend, and it ended up being the perfect place to celebrate. The people-watching was exceptional, the food was excellent, and the service was flawless. Our server--I believe his name was Peter--was wonderful. He was friendly, happy to answer all of our questions about the menu, took everyone's dietary restrictions seriously, and was an absolute pleasure throughout the evening. We'd had a big lunch and weren't terribly hungry, so the four of us shared the Hummus & Charred beets, Charred Octopus, and Wagyu Beef Souvlaki. Everything was delicious, although I think the hummus and charred beets may have been my favorite dish of the night. I don't actually remember ordering dessert, but at some point this magical dish suddenly appeared at our table, and it was spectacular. I *think* it may have been the Portokalopita, but whatever it was, we thoroughly enjoyed it. The evening ended with what can only be described as a restaurant-wide sparkler party, which was such a fun way to finish the night. Between the lively atmosphere, great food, wonderful service, and celebratory energy, I can't imagine a better setting for a birthday dinner. Five stars! read more

I stopped by for their happy hour and didn't love that the portions were SO much smaller. Doesn't really feel like a happy hour if the portions decrease with the price, but the flavors were fine. I think mostly the dips just felt too dense and the food doesn't feel worth it for the price. I think Ema or Aba are better in terms of value and flavor, but I think the restaurant's ambiance is very nice and at night they hand you sparklers which is always fun! read more

Celebrated my birthday at Lyra and had such a great experience! The food and service were both amazing, and the staff made the night feel extra special. They even surprised me with a little birthday treat and sparklers at the end, which was such a nice touch! The vibe here is great too. Whether you're sitting at a table for dinner or grabbing a drink and hanging out at the bar, it has a fun, lively atmosphere. Definitely a great spot for a birthday celebration as it gets later in the night read more

Immediately when you walk in, the ambiance is beautiful! We made a reservation last minute, and was able to be seated in a few minutes. Definitely make a res if you plan to go here! Service: Nicole was a great server. Super attentive and never needed to look to get her attention because she came by frequently. Food: 10/10, we got the salata, spicy feta dip, crispy calamari, lobster pasta, lamb souvlaki, all were excellent!! The dessert was the cherry on top' Can't wait to come back here! May be our new nice date night spot! read more

LÝRA - Crispy Calamari - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A lot of people don't have nice things to say about this restaurant but I've been twice and enjoyed my food both times...so much so I forget to take photos. The lamb gyros and lamb souvlaki are excellence. I'm not a big fan of Greek style dips and spreads but they taste fresh. The vegetables and pita are fresh and tasty also. The place is pricy, but it's West Loop, I know I'm paying some for location and vibes. It doesn't feel like a club; no music. But it is social with people drinking and chatting and enjoying life. read more

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My favorite thing -- an all day Sunday food and drink Happy Hour ! And it wasn't canceled during a special event like an Art Fair ! So that's how we came upon Lyra/ yesterday. Lovely bar, spacious dining room, nice patio. Very friendly and knowledgeable service. A few cocktails, a house red (Greek Cab-type), a house white (Spanish), oysters for $2/ea, several shareable apps and dips/spreads (including a low key, very salty saganaki). Interesting pillowy, almost naan-like pita. Great texture on the fried zucchini and eggplant-- not at all greasy or mushy. Interesting avocado tzatziki with dill dip. Everything we had was very good and looking forward to returning to sample the rest of the happy hour menu. The regular menu looks very good, albeit pricey (looking at you lamb souvlaki, gyro, deconstructed pastitsio). Large wine list with some very decent Greek wines. read more

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Decent joint! Expensive & Classy for the taste! Great food to choose from, Sparkles & club scene after 1130pm. The establishment was most definitely a VIBE! Great food service and entertainment! Check em' out ! read more

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Yeah it lives up to the hype! I came here with some friends for a little celebration and the vibes are great. I think my one complaint would be I was expected the towel swinging + more sparklers for how loud it was in there so at times it just felt like a REALLY LOUD place to be where you also ordered up scale mediterranean food... but other than that I won't complain because the food was delicious. To start, I got the drink with tequila which was stunning and beautiful. To start, we got the dips which came with veggies and pita and each one was delicious. We also tried the wagyu meatballs which were super tender, the spanokopita which is a classic and the calamari. For the entrees, we shared the chicken and the halibut both of which were delish. We ordered plenty of food and had a lovely evening! read more

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This place is so cute! We were in the Fulton Market area and wanted some Mediterranean food. Interior is decorated beautifully with flowers. Service was a little slow - we waited ~45 minutes to get our entrees even though the restaurant wasn't that busy. It also felt like at times we were being ignored. :( That being said, everything was DELICIOUS. There was nothing that I didn't like. Pita was exceptional. Everything was nicely seasoned. The potatoes were amazing - cheese was delicious and melty. Chicken was grilled to perfection. read more

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I've been to Lyra twice now and have been absolutely blown away each time with their service, and their food. As for service each time I have visited their service has been extremely attentive, and knowledgeable. I appreciate this attention to detail and overall care to ensure of a nice and hospitable dining experience. PS i do recommend a reservation as it does get pretty busy. Their food is absolutely incredible. Fresh and quality food and ingredients, great flavors, and decent portions. My highlights include their spicy feta (trust me on that one) Their Lamb Kebob served over crispy potatoes (nice tender lamb, and the potatoes are truly amazing) and their Branzino was GREAT light, flavorful, and they even do table side scaling/deboning. They have an intimate dining room with modern decorations or a nice airy patio if you prefer outdoors like I do. It's the perfect date night, dinner with friends, or a solo night out. I also must shout out their golden hour (their version of happy hour) It's until 6:30p on weekdays and all day Sunday they offer discounted bites and drinks and a perfect way to get an intro to their menu, get some tasty bites or just catch up with drinks without breaking the bank. I love it here and cannot wait to get back! read more

Excellent food - good service and great vibe. Minus one star because difficult to grab a waiter when sitting outside. The dips we got were so good - loved the whipped feta. The pita bread is excellent here. The dirty LÝRA martini is awesome. Did not try dessert but would definitely go back. read more

LÝRA - Outside seating , near the road but still feels like its own area - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here for my friends birthday and absolutely loved it here. The food was absolutely delicious. We were here on a Sunday and they had their Sunday menu along with their all day happy hour, and it was the perfect amount of food. Everything was so flavorful! The restaurant is also gorgeous inside! I can't wait to come back read more

LÝRA - Raw oysters and the fried oysters topped with caviar - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I don't really go out to Greek restaurants often but this place was really good. There were 10 people 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! read more

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Been here several times and it's a consistently solid meal! The reason you come back here is for the deconstructed short rib pasta - it's an unforgettable dish! The other call out dish were the lamb chops, which were cooked to perfection and super tasty. The table was mildly disappointed with the branzino, it was cooked well, but mild in taste. Everything else was a hit! Restaurant is super cool, bustling, and a great vibe. We were a larger table and seated in a back corner room, which unfortunately felt like an after thought. Definitely request sitting in the main dining room. Overall, a solid pick in Fulton Market. 4/5 stars read more

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Galentine's at Lyra was such a vibe. They offered a prix fixe menu for the evening, and honestly, it was a solid experience for $129. The grilled octopus was superb, The fried zucchini, lamb chops, and the orange cake to finish. The atmosphere made it even better for a night out with the girls. Good food, great company, and a beautiful setting... exactly what Galentine's should feel like. read more

LÝRA - Zuccine - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It was a team dinner so it was a bigger group. I am amazed at how fast they would have their food ready.Everything was so good & full of flavorful. From apps to dessert, we cannot complain --- there wasn't a dish that we did not like. Decor looked so authentic and it has an elevated vibe. read more

LÝRA - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came for brunch with my family and I loved the cute decor & summer vibes from there out door seating. I forgot to take a pic of the food but it was so good! The drinks were refreshing and delicious and our waiter was sweet and welcoming. The problem came after we received our bill, we like to guess how much our bill is for fun so when we received it we noticed it was way higher than expected($107 more to be exact) we then realized there were 5 drinks added to our tab that we never ordered. We brought it up to our waiters attention and he seemed confused. I'm not sure if he accidentally mixed the tables and included someone else's drinks to our tab, but he fixed the issue right away. I know things happen but just be very careful before handing your card and paying for someone else's drinks especially because it's not cheap here. read more

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We came for restaurant week and ordered off their special menu which was a great deal (appetizer, entree, and dessert for $60). I started with the charred octopus which was a bit spicier than I expected but still delicious. Rumor has it that the chef won Top Chef with the deconstructed pastitsio so that's what I had as my entree. It was a full of flavor and such a unique dish! And for dessert my partner and I split so we could try both options. They were polar opposites: one was very chocolatey and the other was very light and fruity. My boyfriend said the chocolate one was life changing! The restaurant is large put it seems like a popular spot so reservations are highly recommended (also plan ahead because parking is a nightmare in the West Loop). We were seating by the bar so there was a lot of noise and commotion but it looked like there were some other areas that seemed a bit more calm. Other than the food, the staff were absolutely amazing. We were served by George and Alo who were both very conversational and provided great recommendations. read more

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I think my current favorite Mediterranean place in Chicago! For a vegetarian it was heaven. There are so many options and each of them has a unique twist on a classic, is full of flavor and is exciting. We had the dips platter, the spicy feta was wonderful. The fresh pita is incredible. Highly recommend the beets and hummus, the corn dish and the zucchini. Truly everything was a highlight. The ambience is so cute and we were in our own little area as a large group which was great to chat. Service was fast and attentive. Will definitely be coming back. read more

The food was delicious and great to share family style. The appetizers came quickly with our food following in a timely matter. Our service was a bit slow, as it took 15 minutes for our server to come and take our drink order. The busser for our table was super friendly and helpful with recommendations. read more

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WOULD DEFINITELY recommend. Came for a nice date night out in the Fulton Market. Booked a reservation but depending on the night if you come late enough, you might be able to snag a table (prefer reservation though. The ambiance was set from the first step in the door, got a live DJ as well helping set the mood. Just very nice aesthetic overall. Our server was very nice, took a little while to get us started, maybe was a little busy but could prefer more attentiveness. We started off which cocktails. We got the Mykonian Mezz, which I would give a 7.5/10, the mezcal isn't too strong which is good, thats usually where they mess up. Also got the Medusa's Mule, which is just like a Moscow mule, was also good; 8/10. We then got appetizers, Feta Stuffed Sausage and the Spicy Feta dip. They came with fresh soft pita bread to eat with. They were amazing to say the least, 9/10 for both the dip and the sausage platter. Would recommend getting both. For our food, we ordered the Beef Cheek Youvetsi, which had orzo in a tomato base w/ a very tender cut of beef that carried a lot of flavor. I personally recommend that dish and give it a 8.9/10. We also ordered the Deconstructed Pastitsio, that was even better. I love short rib, and this dish incorporated it into a pasta better than I expected. Only thing was that the pasta was a little more al dente than expected, but I reckon that that might not be how it is normally made. Either way it didn't ruin the meal at all, would give it 9.2/10. Overall, we had a good time at this restaurant, was a nice vibe with great ambiance and food. This is a perfect restaurant for a date night and birthday celebrations right in the heart of Fulton Market. Very lively bar as well if you want to stop in. I booked reservations same day but I do suggest putting in ahead of time. I plan to try more restaurants in West Loop area but I would definitely come back as my experience wasn't bad at all. read more

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AMAZING! Our visit to LÝRA is still talked about weeks after our trip to Chicago. Service was good. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We tried a few different drinks ( French 75, Strawberry Spritz, and Medusas Mule). The French 75 was my favorite, but I LOVE a good French 75. The food was also very good. The beet hummus was surprisingly very delicious. I personally am not a fan of beets and still enjoyed the dish. Our entrees were also very good. OVERALL LÝRA was a highlight of our dinning in Chicago and I hope to visit again soon. read more

LÝRA - Hummus & Charred Beets - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Hands down one of the best meals I've had all year. Period. Hear me when I say, that if you like pasta, cheese, & truffle, the Deconstructed Pastitsio is a MUST. It is fantastic. The meat is super flavorful, and they aren't skimpy with it either! Neither were they with the cheese! PLENTY of deliciousness on the plate and every bite. I've been here twice! I forgot the name of the first lovely lady who served us, but shoutout to Donnie and Andrew for making my second time here fun (and educational!). Andrew taught us where the name "Chicago" came from :) Lastly, although I usually always skip dessert, I do not recommend doing so at this place. I've gotten the Bougatsa every time, and I plan to continue doing so. Amazing crunch and texture, delicious ice cream, and the honey complimented everything so well. Ambiance is beautiful. I especially love the booths for big groups (and the bathrooms!) read more

LÝRA - Deconstructed Pastitsio - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ambiance - amazing addition to west loop, casual/upscale depending on your group Service - exceptional, server was super attentive, offered recommendations, and checked on us often Food - loveeeeee the charred octopus (tender & flavorful), king salmon was cooked to perfection, wanted to love the charred eggplant dip but it contained goat cheese (which I'm not a fan of) read more

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Lyra was fantastic! We had a group of 10 and everything flowed smoothly. The service was A+. The food was packed with flavor, nice sized portions and we shared everything. The cocktails were tasty and boozy. I have no complaints. It's also such a beautiful space with an outdoor patio, bathrooms were clean and aesthetically pleasing. The bar is beautiful here. This spot is good for all Occasions but most importantly, the food here is so good, it's worth a visit for sure. read more

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The food was very flavorful and well made. The fries were my favorite part. They were perfectly cooked. I went on Sunday, where they have an all day happy hour. I got a two course meal for $29. You get an appetizer and main dish. I also ordered classic martini, which was VERY strong. The service was a little slow, but very good. The inside is very cute. read more

LÝRA - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We got here on a Thursday evening around 7. Didn't have a reservation and lucked out and we were seated outside after a 10 minute wait. Spacious interior with a circular Bar in the middle. Fun, loud and upbeat atmosphere. We started with the Breads and Spreads (dip sampler) and Calamari. All the dips were excellent with the Tarama with Black Caviar and spicy feta standing out. Calamari was perfectly fried and tender. For mains, we shared the slow roasted lamb Gyros and Cast Iron Moussaka. The Gyro was not typical and was sublime. The Moussaka had a veggie twist and was delicious. Plenty of food for the 3 of us. Having just visited Greece, enjoyed having a Mythos with dinner. Service was attentive and upbeat. Mo room for the Bougatsas or Loukoumades-next time. If in Fulton Market, make this stop for some Greek/Mediterranean deliciousness! read more

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Came here for a girls trip/bachelorette trip/birthday trip. The entire experience was so incredible. Our server was so knowledgeable and helped us decide between a couple of different dishes. The food all was so tasty. Wide variety of drinks as well! read more

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We walked in on a weekday for drinks before our dinner reservation nearby. The host/ servers were all pretty curt. The drinks were good. We ordered a dips platter to munch on and that was a nice snack - no stand-outs per se. The bar area is spacious and the decor is inviting. read more

Sunday happy hour from 4-8... nope!!!! Tried to go this Sunday at 4:15 and all the doors were locked. No sign or anything saying there's a change. I tried to call inside and no one answered the phone. Staff were inside and just stared at us as the phone rang until finally giving us a hand sign that they were opening at 5. Very disappointing especially considering the happy hour is advertised on their website from 4-8 on Sundays. Hopefully they will fix that. read more

Nice Happy Hour spent at LÝRA. Beautiful Patio area and restaurant. They have several bites and drinks on their menu for a great price. Hate that their Happy Hour is only M-TH and only for an hour. CHICKEN SOUVLAKI: 4/5 WAGYU BEEF MEATBALLS: 4.5/5 (must try) MOURO N/A Mocktail: 5/5 Service could have been better! read more

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Don't think greek food should be expensive bc it's just like a skewer meatballs and potatoes but I was 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. read more

LÝRA - Lamb souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious beautifully crafted Greek food that impresses even in a city like Chicago which already has a strong Greek cuisine presence! Went here for restaurant week with my wife and we had a great time. The interior is sleek and well designed but still warm, and service was great. To start, we got the tuna tartar which was fresh and very tasty, and the charred octopus which was beautifully grilled with a nice charred flavor outside but still tender and juicy inside, perfectly complemented by the olive relish and charred lemon. My wife got the small upgrade to lobster linguini, including removing the nicely cooked lobster meat at table side; all the components were great including the seafoody savory tomato sauce, but it wasn't quite as special or interesting as the other dishes. The deconstructed pastitsio was fantastic, with melt in your mouth slow cooked short rib and a rich bechamel sauce and truffles, although after most of a plate of it, the richness and heaviness do start to build up. Desserts were spot on, for restaurant week we got both options which included a light orange syrup cake and Greek yogurt ice cream (the portokalopita), and a dark chocolate cake with brown butter ice cream (sokolatopita). The restaurant week was definitely worth the trip, although after looking at the pretty high normal prices, I would be inclined to wait until a special occasion to come back. Nonetheless, the food was overall delicious and beautifully presented (especially the flaming cheese that we saw most tables ordering), and I'm sure whatever you get you won't be disappointed! read more

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I chose to come here for my 27th birthday after hearing that it was a fun place to celebrate with great food. I also just really want Greek food and the food definitely did not disappoint.! Having been in Greece I can say that the food here tastes incredible but it's extremely rich. The food in Greece is a lot less heavy however this is a fun celebratory meal. My favorites were definitely the dips with fresh pita and the spanakopita. I also loved the deconstructed gyro and pasta. I like that they give you a sparkler with your meal, but I thought the birthday dessert with only four donuts was extremely cheap considering how expensive everything is . The reason I'm giving it a lower rating is because the service was truly not good at all. I have eaten at so many nice restaurants through Chicago and typically for a special occasion the service is better. Our server was barely around and when she was, she was pushing us to just spend more money on food and drink in a very obvious way. Personally, it was a fun place to celebrate and the food was incredible, but I would not come back because of that. That type of service just rubs me the wrong way and especially when people are choosing to celebrate a birthday there I feel like the dessert should've had more than four donut holes, considering there were six of us. The inside of the restaurant is very fun although the tables are way too close together, and you constantly bumped into each other. I would consider coming back for drinks or apps though because those were amazing. It's just so overpriced and that makes it difficult because the servings are small. read more

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Starting off the restaurant was gorgeous, we did have to wait 30 minutes past our reservation to be seated. All the dips we ordered were perfectly tasteful, especially the spicy feta and charred eggplant. They didn't have any vegetarian entrees in the menu, but when I let the waitress know she was able to inform me about the vegetarian linguine off the menu. That was very accommodating read more

LÝRA - Vegetarian Linguine - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lyra is always a solid choice. The octopus is a favorite and I've had it multiple times. I went during Restaurant Week this time and appreciated that the portions were still regular sized, since many places tend to cut back. I just wish the lobster linguini had been a bit more flavorful tho. read more

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I've been to LÝRA for drinks several times, but this was my first time dining in--and it did not disappoint. We started with the scallops and wagyu meatballs. The scallops were especially delicious and ended up being my favorite dish of the night. For our mains, we had the branzino and grilled zucchini, both of which were excellent. The restaurant has a beautiful patio and a well-designed dining area. My only complaint is the lack of ventilation from the kitchen, which made the air a bit heavy at times. That aside, the service was great, and everything else was spot-on. I'm already looking forward to coming back! read more

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Lovely Mediterranean spot! Great vibe inside - we went for drinks and apps. There was a DJ playing which was pretty cool. Drinks were fun - favorites included the martini and old fashioned. For apps, the breads and spreads were a hit - we asked to remove one of the dip options and double up on something else and our waitress was willing to accommodate! Fried zucchini was tasty and solid portion size. read more

LÝRA - Breads & Spreads - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois