View 5 stars Food 5 stars Service 2 stars Wanted to love it but sat at the bar and the service was not good. Ignored for several minutes even though the bartender was right in front of us. Didn't look up, didn't acknowledge us. Food order was screwed up and had to ask for the rest of it after finishing the food we did get. Once the forgotten food came we no longer had plates or utensils. When we asked for them the same bartender who ignored us initially, handed us plates with no words and no eye contact. Felt like we annoyed him. Empty glasses left in front of us for a long time. Maybe growing pains but would have hoped for better. read more

I was there 3 weeks ago. My wife my son and me, we. Got an amazing, we really enjoyed every dish, beautiful spot I wish them all the best. Can't wait to go back!!! Thanks guys. read more

Update: I came back to finally try out the restaurant and was glad it was actually open. We got a table on the outdoor patio and enjoyed the smoke on the water cocktail. This was delicious and refreshing. Service was pretty quick. We got the spicy feta upon recommendation - this was tasty with the delicious warm pita bread (but unfortunately only comes with one). The crudite vegetables were nice and refreshing with this. The spicy tuna crispy rice was the best of the dishes and so flavorful. The ceasar salad was tasty as well. The lamb skewer however was not a skewer and instead a sausage that came with giardinera. We did not finish this nor particularly like it. I also had the Cadillac margarita, which wasn't great so I traded with my friend's espresso martini which was much better. Overall, the view and service were great to make up for the past experience. The food was delicious with the exception of the skewer - I'd skip this next time and order more things to try! read more

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There are many reasons why NAIA is the hottest Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago right now and reservations are hard to get! Their location on the Chicago Riverfront with the spectacular Architectural buildings surrounding both sides of the river, popular tour boats floating by, brave kayakers rowing past, smaller boats racing thru and not hitting anyone, large Fire boats sailing by, and various lovely birds flying over all of it to add to the splendor for all of the guests. Not only the location, but also their food and service is great! It's an amazing place to eat at. We tried for several weeks before our trip to get reservations but couldn't get them. So, we decided to be walk-ins. Luck was with us and we got a highly valued booth closest to the river. We were thrilled! Our server was Rosselin, who was so nice, very attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. We started with refreshing cocktails, the Strawberry Spritz for me, and a Pinot Grigio for my daughter. We both ordered the delicious Crispy Potatoes with labneh, pickled onions and oregano. For our main dish, we chose Chicken Thigh on a Skewer with ladolemonu. It was great! Our dessert was the Baklava Soft Serve, also very good. Rosselin checked on us quite a few times to make sure all was well. She made us feel special and we appreciated her style of service. Just a short note for those who cannot use stairs, there is an elevator that can take you down stairs to the hostess desk. It is by the valet service outside. We enjoyed our visit at NAIA and definitely will go back on our next trip! read more

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Caleb's service was amazing! He kept an eye on us as we were scoping out seats and helped get us seated as quickly as folks were up. He was so warm and attentive throughout our experience and assisting staff were equally wonderful and warm! We started with the Yellowtail Crudo and wagyu crispy rice. They were incredible! The wagyu was perfect and decadent. The dipping sauce was flavorful and accented this bite deliciously. The crudo was unique! Loved the crispies and sauce it was served in. I added a dash of lime juice for extra zest. The Tahini Caesar was so fresh and crispy! I LOVED the lettuce and dressing! I would have preferred bigger, juice tomatos and feta added, but otherwise this was simply perfection. We also enjoyed sharing a lamb skewer with side of Greek rice. Both were great. The lamb was a bit too well-done for my taste but still good. Finally, we ended with the Tuna Carpaccio. This was probably the least 'wow' of the set. Overall it was a bit bland and didn't stand out despite very unique accents to the dish. Nevertheless, the overall experience was fantastic! Just a headsup, they don't accept cash so be sure to take a back-up option. Beautiful views of the riverfront and boats passing while you dine here. read more

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Beautiful location on the water in downtown Chicago. So glad we snagged a reservation for a large group a couple of weeks prior. The wait of walk-ins was long. Restaurant is nicely appointed. You'll have multiple servers tending to you to pour water, clear plates, take orders and bring food. We did the skewers for all with the sauces, which gives you all the skewered: chicken, wagyu steak, lamb, swordfish, and oyster mushroom. Delicious! We added the Greek rice and chicken schnitzel. Everyone enjoyed their cocktails.: Nomia, Lumia and Argolis cocktails. Can't go wrong with a Cadillac margarita. I can understand why NAIA is so popular. read more

NAIA - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Beautiful riverside restaurant! The vibe is unlike any other restaurant in Chicago. They have two big bars if you just want to stop by for drinks. Walk-ins are welcome, however I wouldn't suggest that on the weekends. They may not be able to accommodate you on a weekend without a reservation. Some of the dishes like the carpaccio were delicious while some were a miss like the crispy crab rice. The cocktails were pretty good. This is a great spot for the summers! read more

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If you Googled "Instagram worthy restaurants in Chicago" this would be at the top of the list. I came here with a group of 6 for a buddy's birthday. Instead of sitting outside, we opted for indoors and the space is beautiful. The location, ambiance, everything they're doing here was done right. After we were seated promptly, we went straight to work on the drinks. I had three different cocktails, and each one seemed to get better. I forget the name of the strawberry one, but all I can say is it was excellent; very refreshing. Then I went with the Oaxacan old fashioned, and that was stellar. To finish up, I went with an espresso martini and it didn't miss. Now let's talk food: due to the group size, I tried ~8 dishes. The steak, octopus, and brazino all stood out. That said, everything I tried was pretty good; there was nothing that I didn't like. For dessert I had a strawberry dish that was good (very light) but the star is that sticky date cake... My goodness that was legit. I definitely recommend this spot. read more

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Definitely recommend making a reservation, but you can walk in. It is a very large venue, open concept, clean with great views even if you are inside. We didn't have a reservation and it was a bit crowded just to put your name on the waitlist, but staff was very friendly. I think this was the first week for lunch and our wonderful waitress, Mel was able to give us wonderful explanations of the menu with great recommendations. We started with the yellowtail crudo and spicy tuna crispy rice. Both were amazing. Tuna has a bit of a kick and the yellowtail was perfection, I could have eaten 2. Then we had truffle honey tabneh and eggplant spread with pita both were great. Truffle honey tabneh was a balance of sweetness to the cheese spread with pine nuts as a great addition. The eggplant had a great smoky favor. For a main we ordered the crispy hot honey chicken sandwich with spicy fries. Definitely had a kick. The chicken was nice and crispy not overpowered by the hot honey. The sandwich had a spicy aioli and slaw that brought added flavor and texture to the sandwich. We also had the oyster mushroom skewer which was really good. Nice flavor, a little greasy, but not overly greasy and didn't take away from the flavor. read more

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River North has a brand new waterfront hotspot, and you are coming with me to opening night at NAIA! We are kicking things off strong with the Djin Gin--a savory dream featuring Beefeater gin and a blue cheese stuffed olive. Next up, you have to order the Tableside Hummus--it serves two and the presentation is pure theater. Pair that with the Grilled Octopus, which is incredibly tender and served with a rich black garlic aioli, olives, and a vibrant tomato relish. For the main event, the Santorini Limoni spaghetti delivers a burst of preserved lemon, fresh basil, and a savory grating of cheese that tastes exactly like summer in Greece. With an unmissable location at 300 N LaSalle, incredible views, and killer cocktails, NAIA is officially the new place to be seen in Chicago--add it to your bucket list right now! DJIN GIN: beefeater gin, olive brine,blue cheese olive THE NAIA: olive oil-washed grey goose, olive brine, feta & blue cheese olives TABLESIDE HUMMUS serves 2 GRILLED OCTOPUS black garlic aioli, olive, tomato relish SANTORINI LIMONI: spaghetti, preserved lemon, basil, myzithra cheese read more

NAIA - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here on a Tuesday night. It was a busy night along the riverfront. The energy level was pretty high. The decor looks beautiful and ambience is amazing. The service was wonderful. We ordered couple of drinks from their cocktail hour (4-5:30p) menu before our reservation and it was delicious. We ordered the chicken schnitzel even thought it's under the app but it's big enough as an entree size. We order their wagyu steak skewer and some app. to share. It was plenty and delicious. read more

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Wow, such a perfect restaurant choice for our anniversary. It was a hot day, but they found us an inside table with a great river view. We started with the spicy feta that had just the right amount of heat. My husband enjoyed the pita served with it and they brought me veggies due to my gluten free needs. I had the chicken dish and my husband enjoyed the swordfish. Our sides were equally tasty. I had the charred Broccolli. Not even sure what the sauce was, but it had a lot of flavor. My husband said the Greek rice was very good. Our server Nicki was very attentive and helpful in considering my need for gluten free. Highly recommend! read more

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TLDR: worth the hype if you have a reservation, can sit outside to enjoy the views, and go with multiple people to share a variety of dishes. NAIA is dineamic's newest Greek/Mediterranean restaurant alongside the river. It's of course gorgeous and definitely the place to be. When places are overly saturated from IG / Tik Tok, people come in with very high expectations or just want to hate and harp on how expensive the place is, but I sincerely felt like my experience matched the hype. Yes, you can get other Greek food elsewhere for a lot cheaper, but you come here for the whole experience. Take the stairs down and you will instantly feel like you're in Miami or Mykonos. There's first come first served seating at the bar (quite limited), and a tad bit of standing room outside with the view. If you don't have a reservation, be prepared to wait. Luckily the drinks are SO GOOD so I'm sure waiting won't be that bad. It's a huge space and if you can sit outside, do it. But there aren't bad seats inside. The interior is thoughtfully decorated to match an upscale beach house in Greece. Naia doesn't become a club after 11. NAIA definitely leans more on the restaurant vibe. Drinks are incredible. The smoke on the water was highly recommended and it did not disappoint. Perfectly mixed and you'll keep wanting to order it. Favorite bite highlights: -waygu skewers and the Waygu lettuce wraps (the accompanying Levantine giardineira is just next level) -truffle honey labneh spread (everyone recommended this and they were on point. It's not too truffle overpowering and it was balanced, smooth, and the most unique) -beet tzatziki spread (I loved the texture) -charred octopus (cooked to perfection) Meh: -chicken Kefta (wish we just ordered more waygu skewers). By no means it was bad or dry, just wasn't as rich and juicy as the Waygu -i myself wasn't a fan of the doughnuts, but my whole table LOVED them. They're on the more dense side imo Our server Kevin was a gem. Very friendly and was spot on with all of his recs. Claire is also the BEST. 10000% will be back again and again. read more

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4.5 stars- graded up because it is new. I tried for weeks to get a reservation online and ended up going late night after our concierge arranged it. This place is chaotic and LOUD! The music is a pulsating throb that goes nowhere. I am not sure if it is designed to sound like a club in Europe or drown out the cacophony of hundreds of diners. That being said, we loved it! This was my birthday dinner and NAIA was the ideal place to celebrate. It is lovely and romantic and a bit crazy. The food was delicious. The "charred eggplant" (babaganoush) was exceptional. The calamari was prepared unlike any we have had before. It was so well put together and balanced. We had two skewers (lamb and beef) with rice and that is all we could possibly fit in. If there is a next time in Chicago, we would definitely return and ask for a riverfront table. Big city dining at it's finest! Oh, the martinis were great too. read more

Reservations are almost impossible to get, so don't let that stop you. We called weeks in advance and still couldn't book a table, but decided to try a walk-in and were immediately offered seats at the bar. Everything was outstanding the food, cocktails, service, and views. Every dish was well executed, the drinks were excellent, and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. We enjoyed it so much that we came back the very next day. My husband and I dine out a lot and have pretty high standards, so we're not easily impressed. Naya absolutely delivered. It's now one of our top three favorite restaurants in Chicago, and we'll definitely be back. read more

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The ambiance really carried this place. Interior and exterior design with a view of the river was absolutely stunning. Good food overall and great selection of gf items which was a pro. We came here opening week, and it was PACKED. Service was very friendly and informative but a bit slow at times. The drinks were incredible and the stars were the hummus cart and the chicken. It was the juiciest chicken I've had yet. Dessert was d but nothing special. Overpriced for the portion sizes but that's what'd you'd expect from a riverwalk restaurant. Overall, a pleasant experience but I do believe it was overhyped for what it is. read more

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NAIA ON THE RIVER! I heard this is a hard place to get a reservation. So I came here from Houston and my friend got a reservation here on a Saturday night! Let's just say the vibes were very Mediterranean Tulum vibes. I would give the vibes a 10 out of 10. We sat outside. It was the perfect weather for it, of course on the river in Chicago what more can you ask for? The only thing is the boats can get service too so when they pull up their loud music is very disturbing to the environment. And there's a lot of back-and-forth with that I think it needs to be more organized. The service was good. We got service immediately. Once we sat down there were two waitresses working with us. The utensils were a bit dirty so I had to ask for new ones. The food itself it was OK. I wouldn't go back for the food. I would go back for the vibes. We ordered the chicken koffta which was my favorite and the rice. The crab crispy rice was my second fave!! The potatoes were too crispy for me. But most of all the BANANA TOFFEE CAKE OMGGGG THATS WHAT I WOULD COME BACK FOR! They had some mocktails which I appreciated ! The vibes were really good besides the boat issue. They had an indoor and outdoor bar which helped Stairs and or elevator to come down to. read more

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Super busy right now but if you can get a res, you wont be disappointed!! The food is fantastic, the vibes are immaculate, and service is great! The branzino was the best fish ive had in awhile, the martinis were spectacular and I loved the view of the water! read more

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I loved this place. First time in a long time that a place was worth the hype. The ambiance and decor is a vibe and it feels like you are in a different country. We ordered the table side hummus, Turkish dumplings, oyster mushroom skewer and the tahini Caesar salad. We were not disappointed! Also our server was very kind and accommodating. read more

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Everything was amazing. The food, views, drinks, staff. Can't wait to go back. Went for a friends birthday and we were all treated like VIP. Relatively new restaurant, so we managed to even get a tour of the space from the manager. read more

NAIA - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Tried it for dinner for the first time last night. Had a reservation for two and got to sit along the river which was a great plus. Our waiter Amir was great, refilling our drinks promptly and helping us navigate the menu. We tried the spicy feta spread, grilled calamari, lamb skewer, chicken schnitzel and spicy green sauce. Chicken was our standout favorite. While the calamari was good- we wouldn't order again. Lamb skewer was also delicious but nothing special. Would love to try some of their other spreads and kabobs. read more

NAIA - Chicken schnitzel and grilled calamari - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Spectacular Vibe & Views, Just Waiting for the Rest of the hype to Catch Up! The buildout on NAIA is absolutely spectacular, and it is effortlessly clear that this spot is going to quickly become a Chicago favorite. Situated right on the riverfront, the views and natural airflow are absolutely top-shelf. Every single aesthetic element feels both pleasing and effortless, making it the perfect River North spot to impress a date, clients, or out-of-town guests. We started with the Caesar salad and house, Pinot Grigio. For me, the salad was good unlike most East Coast Caesar salads, this one tastes closer to a west coast caesar salad. We moved onto the main course which for me was the lamb kefta skewer and my wife had the chicken kefta skewer. We both had the Greek rice. The Greek rice was a lemon rice found in most Mediterranean restaurants. Very good mixture of flavors. The only reason I'm knocking off one star is that while the vibe, and the views are elite, the rest of the menu and the pacing still feel like they are finding their footing. I also didn't like the seating. I was not asked where I would like to sit. I was assigned a table which was more of a New York style seating with close proximity to other patrons. If I had known, I could ask for a table outside I would've done so when I scheduled my reservation . It's a gorgeous new space with a ton of potential, and once the kitchen consistently matches the high-end energy of the venue itself, NAIA will easily be a 5-star destination. Definitely worth a visit for the riverfront ambiance and a cocktail! read more

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Since this is a brand new restaurant it's very hard to catch a reservation here. We had an event earlier in the area so I requested to be notified by OpenTable if anything opened up. It took 3 tries but we were able to nab a reservation after the event so we were able to catch a quick dinner date here. Great location, very spacious and if you don't get lucky with being seated outside it's still beautiful on the inside. Scoped the bar too, since that's first come first serve, just to see how busy or hard it would be to wait for bar seating and it was still pretty busy, no bar chairs available at 9:45pm. The food was delicious. You combine a favorite food of mine, Pasta, and a favorite flavor, lemon, and I got a really nice plate of food. Loved it. My husband got the Lamb skewers and added the rice and he was not disappointed. He loves Mediterranean and he put that in his top 5. We definitely will be coming back to try the hummus table service! read more

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Very great food! The views were pretty by the lakefront and our server was super sweet! read more

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NAIA has been one of the hardest reservations to get in Chicago since opening, so I was excited to finally experience it. The first thing you'll notice is how beautiful the restaurant is. The design is stunning, and the location right on the Chicago River makes it one of the prettiest dining spots in the city. The atmosphere alone is worth visiting. We started with the tableside hummus, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It was fresh, creamy, and one of my favorite dishes of the meal. The charred octopus was another standout--perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. The biggest surprise for me was the chicken schnitzel. It came with a hot honey sauce, a creamy mayo-style sauce, and a spicy green sauce. The combination worked really well, and I'd definitely order it again. For our entrée, we had the Branzino. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable either. I've had better elsewhere, and it wasn't the dish I'd come back for. The crispy potatoes were also just okay. Overall, I'd return for the atmosphere, cocktails, appetizers, and the river views. If it's your first visit, I'd recommend ordering the tableside hummus, octopus, and schnitzel. Those were easily the highlights of our meal. Food: 8/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Overall: 4/5 stars read more

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The food was good, but this restaurant is not even close to ready to being open. First, when we walked up for our reservation, the male host in the front made us feel very unwelcome and did not believe us that we had a reservation (we were dressed nicely and I was with my adult family), making the energy immediately hostile and setting a poor tone. Then, we did not get water or service for 20 minutes, and as soon as we did, everything came out way too fast and we felt very rushed. The service was absolutely terrible, waters were barely refilled and there was really no one to come check on us. The food is good, but the experience, for all the beauty of the place, needs A LOT of work. Very disappointed in the way we were treated there. There are so many restaurants in Chicago with equal or better food where they don't make you feel terrible or give shitty service. Go to one of those! read more

Loved it! The dips and pita were delicious. Make sure to ask for another pita or 2 on the side (they do charge). The real star was the yellowtail and toro sashimi... my oh my, the flavors were unreal! Definitely recommend for a perfect summer day meal. read more

NAIA - Dips dips dips! Loved them all. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is impossible to find especially after dark. This restaurant can only be seen from a boat or from across the bridge if you look down. In order to to get here you need to take the elusive stairs or an elevator to the basement. Furthermore, the person giving directions on the phone wasn't helpful at all. It's all summer hype; this restaurant won't survive the winter. Food was overpriced and overrated. They do have valet parking. read more

NAIA - Their 'main entrance' is not easy to spot - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was tasty and very good but more what impressed us is the front deck person his name is Ray, he went out of his service to reserve for us from his phone a Lyft car and went with us to the street in a very rainy day to help us find the car and open the door for us. What a gentle man he was plus he didn't want to take the money for the Lyft car service. The service was amazing & the view was so beautiful read more

Came on opening night! It was beautifully decorated. Front desk service was lovely. My server Chloe C (there are two) was also lovely! Ordered the fritters with caviar and I wish there was more fritters because so much leftover caviar but it's ok! We did caviar bumps to go with my NAIA martini. Which by the way was to die for . those feta filled olives I am still dreaming about. Also ordered the spicy feta dip which unfortunately only came with one piece of pita. Asked for more bread because there was two of us and one piece didn't make sense. Gave us two but charged for a piece of bread . Ehhh. It's ok I'll overlook that. Ordered the wagyu skewer with the Levantine sauce. Yummmy. Also the fish two ways. The red sauce was meh until I poured the lemon sauce on it but the pesto -ish side was delicious without the lemon sauce. Didn't order dessert because I was too full. Shouldn't have had too many martinis but next time I'll order more items and dessert. read more

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2nd visit but this time for lunch. Spreads are great as well as NA drinks. Our chicken sandwiches just ok. Come for the views read more

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Devante!! He js everything! The service is amazing! Please ask for him! The drinks were perfect! Great food!! Great atmosphere! Accommodating hostess! I can't wait to come back! read more

NAIA - Strawberries spritz and Hugo Spritz - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were excited to try Naia after hearing so much about this new restaurant on the Riverwalk. Unfortunately, what should have been a special birthday dinner for a close friend turned into one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had in Chicago. We arrived at 9:00 PM for our 9:15 reservation and still waited about 25-30 minutes to be seated. After finally sitting down, we waited another 30 minutes before having to flag down a random server to ask if anyone would be taking our order. Only then did our server, Richie, appear. From that point on, we were essentially ignored. Drinks and appetizers were delivered by other staff members, but Richie never once checked on our table. We had to repeatedly stop other servers for simple requests. It became obvious his attention was focused almost exclusively on a large party nearby while our table was forgotten. When my husband explained our concerns, Richie's response was, "You should have never been seated here." That was shocking. Guests don't choose their own tables. If a server can't adequately manage multiple tables, that's an internal staffing issue--not something to blame on customers. We asked to speak with the manager, Cory. He listened, smiled, nodded, and never once apologized. Neither did Richie. To make matters worse, this was a birthday dinner, which the restaurant knew before we were seated. We were never offered dessert, never told the kitchen was about to close, and never given a last opportunity to order. When I asked for a dessert menu, Richie simply replied, "The kitchen is closed." That's not hospitality. We dine in Chicago often for celebrations, business dinners, and nights out with friends. Naia has tremendous potential, but restaurants are remembered for the entire experience, not just the food. The food itself was very good, which makes this even more disappointing. The kitchen deserves credit. But great food cannot make up for poor service. read more

Great food, elaborate Mediterranean menu and beautiful ambience. Server was Juan and he was so friendly. read more

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Had the pleasure of visiting NAIA for dinner once and happy hour two days later. For starters the ambiance was great both days. You get a nice view and more than plenty of space. The drinks were refreshing, I highly recommend the Smoke on the Water drink and Apricot Limoncello Spritz. Food wise I think my favorites were the spicy hummus, charred octopus, branzino, and charred broccoli. Wasn't a huge fan of the chicken skewers due to the texture. The spicy tuna crispy rice was good but I'd probably order something else next time. The chilled oysters were very fresh and tasty. For dessert we tried the ricotta donuts, which I didn't expect much from but honestly I was pleasantly surprised and we received more than enough for the two of us. The service was exceptional and the staff were very professional, prompt, and kind. We will definitely be back during summer time Chi! read more

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Worst service and food I've had along the river yet. We were so excited to try NAIA for my boyfriend's birthday last night and so disappointed in what we got. For starters, our reservation was a 9:45, they accommodated us at 9:20pm which was nice. However, we sat at our table until 10pm with no service. The hamachi crudo was smothered in an orange sauce and zest and you could not taste or even see the fish at all, think of biting into an orange. We were so excited to split the ribeye for a birthday splurge... of course.. they were out of ribeye. How do you run out of steak and you opened a few weeks ago? We almost gave up and left and this point. We decided to stay and try the lamb and waygu skewer. Again, just ok if you like eating straight salt. The tuna crispy rice? Nothing special, regular tuna on top of regular crispy rice. The service was so poor I had to ask twice to have them clean old empty plates away before setting the next clean dish down. The tableside hummus and ambiance is worth noting, but honestly that's all. We won't be back unless for a quick drink at the bar. Very disappointing. read more

I know this place just opened and reservations are incredibly hard to get, so I was excited to finally try it. After all the hype, though, I left feeling like it was... good, but not something I'd stress over getting into. The Riverwalk location is beautiful, and the atmosphere is definitely the biggest selling point. We ordered the Santorini Limon pasta, crispy potato fritters with caviar, and the roasted chicken. Everything was well prepared, but nothing really stood out or felt especially memorable. Maybe they'll continue to fine tune things since they're brand new, but based on my first visit, I don't think it's worth fighting for a reservation. If you're already in, you'll have a nice meal and great views. If you can't get a table, I honestly don't think you're missing out. read more

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Snagging a resy early on a Monday let us have a super nice riverside table which was the best part of this whole experience. Their apricot limoncello spritz looked to be one of their most popular drinks but was super mid to me. While their table side hummus was tasty, i felt the proportion between the amount of hummus and veggies were off. The entire reason for "table side" is so you can watch the restaurant prepare it in front of you, but the the cart was too high and the prep was hidden by the cart they were preparing it on so.... What's the point??? I'm unimpressed. Let me say the spicy tuna crispy rice was this restaurant's saving grace - yummy af. At the end of the I'm trying to understand what this restaurant offers asides from a riverside view and overpriced food. read more

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We went to Naia last night with an 11:00 PM reservation, and the experience was disappointing from the start. The hostess wasn't particularly welcoming, and as soon as we sat down, our server informed us that the kitchen would be closing in 20 minutes. If the kitchen is essentially shutting down, why offer reservations at 11:00 PM? It immediately made us feel rushed instead of welcomed. As for the food: Spicy Feta: 5/5 - Easily the highlight of the meal. Delicious. Crispy Potato Fritters: 1/5 - Burnt, dry, and tasted like nothing but overcooked potatoes. Falafel: 3/5 - The falafel itself was dry. The crab topping was the only thing that made the dish interesting. Turkish Dumplings: 3/5 - Very generic. They tasted like ordinary pasta and weren't memorable. Swordfish Skewer: 2/5 - Dry, over-seasoned fish. Thankfully it came with a sauce because otherwise it would have been very bland. The service was a 2/5. Our server wasn't attentive or particularly pleasant. It may have been the end of the night, but that shouldn't affect the guest experience. We expected at least a few menu highlights or drink recommendations, especially from a restaurant positioning itself as an upscale dining destination. Overall, I'd rate the food 3/5 and the service 2/5. Naia has potential, but if it wants to live up to the reputation it promotes, it has a long way to go when it comes to hospitality and execution. Compared to Aba, it's not even close. read more

Well let me out starting saying that when you walk in no one is smiling so it's very unwelcoming. Then when I did have a reservation, they put me behind a tree. when there were so many tables available and they said a party of two could not sit by the water I saw parties of 2 sitting by the water. I don't know if those were influencers or I don't know what they were, but they said parties of 2 plus the place was empty. The time was 1 o'clock in the afternoon the reservation was there was so many open tables that I can't imagine them looking around at all and saying you have to wait. This was the worst part. We waited when there probably was 20 tables available then when you put behind a tree, I don't know just not my type of place to be ignored and rude people working there when we finally got to order. They didn't really explain the menu but when I finally figured out what I didn't want to eat, the food was actually amazing. but when you have a restaurant that you can't get a reservation into and I can walk in there at 1 o'clock in the afternoon and you look 10 tables available and they're still sitting there. Maybe you should think about getting new weight staff i'm still gonna go back for the chicken thighs and rice. I've been back there twice since then, but I had a fight for a seat at the bar. I do love the place. Please think about happier staff because the place would be amazing. read more

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