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    Koko's Mediterranean Grille

    4.1 (246 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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

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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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    1 year 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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    Aba - Short rib

    Aba

    4.4(2k reviews)
    1.3 miFulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side
    $$$

    Aba Restaurant review -- Fulton Market, Chicago…read more This was my husband and I first time visiting Aba Restaurant, and we left impressed on every count. From the moment we arrived, the service stood out. We had an 8 PM reservation, but since we were in the area early, Chris B. kindly accommodated us for an earlier seating. We settled on the rooftop deck, which set the mood with a vibrant, buzzy vibe. The service was outstanding throughout. Our waiter greeted us promptly, with a trainee at the table. (My apologies for forgetting their names). Both were exceptionally pleasant. The trainee did a superb job walking us through the menu, explaining the concept of ordering. We decided on a variety of dishes, and Aba delivered: - Wild Mushroom Hummus: A smooth earthy dish with roasted mushrooms folded into a creamy hummus, finished with truffle oil and herbs. Yummy! - Tuna & Watermelon: A refreshing pairing of tender tuna balanced with juicy watermelon, cucumber, pomergrant seeds and mint. Loved it! - Green Chili Shrimp: Served in a metal dish used for escargo. The shrimp were covered by breadcrumbs and lots of butter with a slight kick to it. Great for dipping your bread in. It did not disappoint! - Pan Seared Halibut: A perfectly seared, delicate fillet, moist and flaky that highlighted the fish's clean, buttery profile. And from the cocktail menu, the Aloe? It's Me. It has a kick to it. Loved it too. Everything was excellent--the food was inventive and delicious, the service was great and the rooftop ambiance added a memorable layer to the evening. Highly recommended for a refined yet relaxed Chicago dining experience.

    Elevated, clean cuisine that is becoming a Chicago classic…read more Food was fantastic. Dishes are elevated yet carry a rustic charm resembling what you would get from a mom-and-pop restaurant. No dish was too heavy with oils or grease or fats which left us feeling full and satisfied without the groggy food coma. Flavors sing Mediterranean, and truly can't pick a wrong item. If I had to make a recommendation, the mushroom hummus for vegetarians is devine!! For the beef lovers out there, I've been recommended the short rib hummus countless times and I'm certain it would hit the spot. Unfortunately not the best Mediterranean food I've had in town, but definitely a can't miss place when making your restaurant hit list. The ambiance is also elegant and fit for an upscale Mediterranean meal. The indoor section is beautiful but I hear outdoor section is just as great of an experience. Again, can't go wrong on where you choose to make your reservation. The service is where the restaurant falls a bit short. They get incredibly busy and as a result it took over an hour to receive our meal. Was it worth the wait? Definitely, but wish the service could have been a bit more attentive also. Rating: 4/5

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    Ema - Salmon bab.

    Ema

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

    The food is incredible here. The Lamb Ragu specifically is a must try!…read more The vibes are very fun as well. A great place to have drinks or a meal with friends. Very great visuals for pics of you want. The service was mid. That was the only drawback. I would go back for the food but it was if we were a bother to the server. We made a reservation and were seated at the bar area. Our server forgot our wine. It was just the worst service I had of any of the places visited while I was in town.

    We had a reservation at 1PM Sunday and were seated outside. I have always walked past Ema, so it…read morewas a delight to be able to try it for the first time. Our server was kind and great at showing recommendations. They suggested that each person has 2-3 plates since the menu was full of small-plate style food. And honestly, I think we could have gone away with 1-2 plates per person since we were very full by the time we finished eating The interior is absolutely gorgeous. Part of me wishes that we got the chance to sit down inside, but maybe that will be the excuse to come visit another time. The Blueberry Clafoutis was my favorite dish. The blueberries were sweet, and it was like eating a blueberry crepe/pancake. The sweetness level was not overpowering, which was what made this dish so enjoyable. The "Bhel" Hummus and Spicy Whipped Feta were both very tasty. I loved the fruitiness of the "Bhel" Hummus and loved how the Spicy Whipped Feta had its pomegranate bits. Each were so unique, and it was an adventure with each bite. Excellent service and food overall. It was a pleasant new experience.

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    Ema tables and bar

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    Double chocolate.

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    The Purple Pig - 36 Day Aged Pork Chop

    The Purple Pig

    4.3(9k reviews)
    2.5 miNear North Side
    $$$

    "We stopped at The Purple Pig for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised at how great everything…read morewas. From the impeccable service to the great food, ambience and extensive wine list, we couldn't have been more pleased with our dining experience.

    Encore 9 years later, and I enjoyed it a lot. Since the time, it had moved to a new location which…read moreI found to be more favorable due to better space. I chose a seat at the bar, and without much trigger got into a nice conversation with other patrons. But why was I there again? Oh yes, the food. OMG, it was delicious: a winter salad, half a duck and an affogato. The portions were not shabby at all, and I am glad that the server warned me from another initial consideration which would definitely have been too much. I enjoyed every bite of all items, flavorful, tender and juicy, and simply on point. Will definitively come back when I return to Chicago. PREVIOUS REVIEW Very popular place and hence rather hard to get in. But the wait for once is worth it. The menu items, which come in small portions (tapas size), are very special and not to be found anywhere else. As surprising as some of the items may sound, they all looked great (even the once on other people's plates), and the ones I could get to taste were very special, interesting flavors, and very good. No specific recommendations but would suggest to leave some space for lemon panna cotta. Casual and trendy atmosphere on the Magnificent Mile. Definitely will go back again when in Chicago.

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    Chicago style hot dog

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    Kabobi Grill - Mixed #1: Lamb Koubideh Kabob (Lamb Kofta) and Chicken Koubideh Kabob (Chicken Kofta Kabob)

    Kabobi Grill

    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    5.4 miAlbany Park
    $$

    We stopped by as a group of 5 for dinner Sunday night and we were promptly seated. We visited…read moreChicago for St. Patty's, but my two Persian friends were eager to show us some authentic food and Kabobi did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious and I particularly loved the Shami and Koubidehs. The koubidehs were so tender and juicy. The service was phenomenal and they even brought us some tea and dessert (bamieh) for free. Kabobi is open late and was the perfect spot to chat while the rain died down. Definitely coming back when I'm in Chicago next time!

    Ordered: Caspian Mix Grill (~$25) with Albaloo Polo (~$6): 1…read moreskewer boneless chicken breast, 1 skewer filet mignon marinated in a pomegranate walnut sauce, with grilled onion, raw onion, and butter Bamieh & Balava (complimentary) Aya's take: I was really craving Persian food before leaving Chicago and decided to place an order for pickup to take on my way. I arrived 25 minutes later and they hadn't even made my order. From there, 3 different people told me it'll be another 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 15 minutes. I ended up waiting 20 minutes and during that whole time there was no apology. One of the workers handed me a tea and later I saw they included dessert in the bag. It was a nice gesture but I was frustrated that it wasn't acknowledged by the staff at all and part of my order was still missing. I paid $2.25 for a Yogurt & Cucumber Sauce which I never received. The Caspian Mix Grill with Albaloo Polo was very good. The filet mignon & chicken breast were both juicy and well-seasoned. The Albaloo Polo is plain basmati rice mixed with saffron, caramelized onion and sauteed sweet & sour cherries. I liked the rice but it felt like they just threw the cherries on top rather than incorporate it into the rice. It was very filling, enough to share with 2 people, and good value. The Bamieh & Balava were also fresh, sweet, and a nice bite to end on. Ultimately, I would give the food a 4/5 and the service a 2/5, hence my 3/5 rating.

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    Dine in area

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    Avec - Chicago - Chorizo-Stuffed Medjool Dates

    Avec - Chicago

    4.3(2.6k reviews)
    1.7 miWest Loop, Near West Side
    $$$

    Overall experience was great! Made a reservation online and sat at a shared table. Went for a…read moremid-week lunch date, which was a really nice and easygoing experience. The entry door is a little fun, just push where the pig is. The hummus is an absolute must. We got an extra pita (one per person) and I would recommend getting the extra. For the lunch menu -- the prix-fixe is a really great option. It's only about $26 for the stuffed date, sandwich & chips, and rolled baklava. Service was great, our server was amazing (thank you Marlee)! Waters were consistently refilled, timing was great, atmosphere was enjoyable. Will be going back!

    I went to Avec for my birthday and from food, service, and ambiance the entire experience was a…read moredisappointment. The endive salad was warm and not cohesive at all. Nothing really went together and it was warm, which didn't make sense and made it worse. The steak was cooked how I asked, but the sauce was extremely oily and had this strange burnt flavor which likely was from the onions? The onions were extremely burnt, nothing like a typical caramelized delish onion. The chicken had the same issue, everything had that same burnt tasting oil and the chilies sitting in it just made it more intense. It was honestly just edible and nothing I would come back for or recommend. I love middle eastern food and know that even with a midwestern there are some considerations to take with the flavor profile but the burnt onions, burnt spicy oil in the chicken, and a warm salad are all indications for poor execution. As for the actual ambiance and experience it was my birthday and there was no acknowledgment at all not even someone to check in on whether the food was okay. I did not want to order a dessert after the salad, steak, and shawarma all missing the mark. The seating was very uncomfortable. It is cramped and communal and at this price point I expected a much better experience. Will admit I should have looked into the actual dining set up before booking a late night reservation but even still there are so many better places in Chicago where you can get better food and actually feel comfortable. Overall it just was not worth it. I would not return or recommend this spot.

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    Restaurant view from bar

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    Roasted Corn & Freekeh Tabbouleh

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