Celebrated our daughters birthday here with three generations. Lovely interior with rich wood and high ceilings. Our party of seven was seated at a table in the middle of the room. Our waiter was very gracious, paced the meal well, and was very attentive. Our water glasses were kept full by another serving attendant.
I questioned the family-style suggestion as it would change how we would order. As many were not dining this evening in the restaurant with it being Thanksgiving Eve, the kitchen could accommodate individual dishes.
We started with Mixed Appetizer Platter. The babaganoush was the best I’ve ever had. I also really enjoyed the ezme which was a great balance of sweet and spice. We appreciated the plentiful pita for our group size. We had the sigara boregi - it came with four pieces. Very cheese forward. I loved my cocktail which I believe was called Fall Back in Love. The fig garnish was fun although we thought it looked like a cube of meat at first LOL
Everyone loved their entrees and we all got something different. Short ribs, Turkish meatballs, the combo platter, shrimp, the stew, and my bread boat. I apologize for not typing out all the traditional names. The stew came highly recommended. It was served extraordinarily temperature hot but once cooled, the flavor was robost with a pleasant sleeper spice - one that accumulates and lingers - all in a good way. I had the bread boat (oda adjaruli khachapuri). My daughter shared a meatball with me. I feel an order of the meatballs with this entree would be a perfect pairing.
The only disappointment was we had no room for dessert!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
grouponful
Great food great drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriela Betancourt
My wife and I came to Oda for our anniversary, and since it was our first time trying Turkish food, we really didn’t know what to expect but the whole experience honestly blew us away.
The ambience, in general, was exactly what you want for a special night out: nicely lit, cozy, and welcoming. The staff were super attentive without ever feeling intrusive, which made the evening feel even more personal.
We started with the falafel, and it was easily the best we’ve had: super authentic, perfectly seasoned, with great texture and crunch. For my main dish, I ordered the chashushuli, a moderately spicy beef stew served with mashed potatoes on the side. I love spicy food, and this had a great kick paired with amazing flavor. My wife had the shrimp à la marina and absolutely loved it.
For dessert, we shared the kunefe, which takes about 15 minutes to bake, and it’s so worth the wait. I’m not usually a fan of overly sweet desserts, but this was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with ingredients combined in a way I never would’ve thought of on my own.
Overall, it was an incredible anniversary dinner and an amazing introduction to Turkish cuisine. We’d definitely recommend coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liam Madden
Excellent dinner all around! The fall pre-fixe menu was outstanding, and the service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Callahan
Friendly, personable server. Good cocktails, tasty mushroom stoganoff and spicy roasted pepper with pita, and wellseasoned and cooked kabobs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mark Sherman
Alec was our server, and he was wonderful. Polite and friendly and accommodating to special dietary requests. The atmosphere was perfect for a good conversation and and intimate dinner with a friend. Love this place. The falafel and baklava were to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oda Adjaruli Khachapuri, Falafel, Kebabs, Baklava
Bea
Everything was delicious and it is a very beautiful atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Hoffman
What a delightful experience. Food amazing. Such delicious flavors. Service attentive but not intrusive. Had friends in town and they loved it. They especially liked trying Turkish wines! Will definitely be back. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solomiya Samonenko
Great food! Today I came to the restaurant with my boyfriend and the staff was very friendly. The prices are not expensive, and most importantly, the portions are large. I highly recommend it if you want to eat deliciously and try Georgian cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Smith
What a great restaurant! The dishes are prepared with such care and intelligence. I loved the beautiful ceramic bowl used for the imam bayildi (which is incredible). We enjoyed Berk, our friendly waiter, who gave excellent food and wine suggestions. The atmosphere is so pleasant and inviting, the evening felt like a little trip to Europe. We hope to return next time we visit Chicago. Highly recommended!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Oda on Clark is an absolute gem! The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.. you can really taste the care that goes into every dish. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff all always friendly and attentive. What a great experience!
Maciej R.
Delicious food, great, FRIENDLY, service. You won't be sorry. All of those 5 stars are real. Our waitress was SUPER nice, friendly, and it felt like she was a part of our table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monica Bernard
We are very happy with the Oda Restaurant. This Mediterranean restaurant is a combo of Turkish & Georgian food and is far above your average Mediterranean restaurant. The atmosphere is elegant, service is excellent and food is interesting, unusual & delicious! We’ve now been there 3 times this summer, each time arriving at 5:30pm and it has not been crowded or noisy. I nightly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Eggplant Roulades, Oda Salad
Maxypuppy B
What a hidden gem! Normally I don't bother with reviews but wow! Blown away with how delicious & fresh everything was- we had shared the atom (light yogurt dip which i couldn't stop eating!), dolma, oda salad, & sigara boregi (feta & spinach rolls) as starters and honestly everything was a symphony of amazing food! For my main dish I had the roasted ribs which fell off the bone & melted in my mouth & for dessert a kunefe (shredded phyllo, honey, cheese, cream & walnuts)- everything was incredible, the staff was so kind & attentive, and couldn't have asked for a better meal! Thank you so much for the great evening & I will be dreaming of that dessert until the next time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruno Zaire
Is it a cocktail lounge w great Georgian/Mediterranean food or other way around? Dont know, don't care. It's quality, its chill. Very unique dishes, glad we made this stop. Cute private 2 seater in the front patio and relaxing couches inside. Cocktails main and desserts are legit.
Celebrated our daughters birthday here with three generations. Lovely interior with rich wood and high ceilings. Our party of seven was seated at a table in the middle of the room. Our waiter was very gracious, paced the meal well, and was very attentive. Our water glasses were kept full by another serving attendant.
I questioned the family-style suggestion as it would change how we would order. As many were not dining this evening in the restaurant with it being Thanksgiving Eve, the kitchen could accommodate individual dishes.
We started with Mixed Appetizer Platter. The babaganoush was the best I’ve ever had. I also really enjoyed the ezme which was a great balance of sweet and spice. We appreciated the plentiful pita for our group size. We had the sigara boregi - it came with four pieces. Very cheese forward. I loved my cocktail which I believe was called Fall Back in Love. The fig garnish was fun although we thought it looked like a cube of meat at first LOL
Everyone loved their entrees and we all got something different. Short ribs, Turkish meatballs, the combo platter, shrimp, the stew, and my bread boat. I apologize for not typing out all the traditional names. The stew came highly recommended. It was served extraordinarily temperature hot but once cooled, the flavor was robost with a pleasant sleeper spice - one that accumulates and lingers - all in a good way. I had the bread boat (oda adjaruli khachapuri). My daughter shared a meatball with me. I feel an order of the meatballs with this entree would be a perfect pairing.
The only disappointment was we had no room for dessert!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food great drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I came to Oda for our anniversary, and since it was our first time trying Turkish food, we really didn’t know what to expect but the whole experience honestly blew us away.
The ambience, in general, was exactly what you want for a special night out: nicely lit, cozy, and welcoming. The staff were super attentive without ever feeling intrusive, which made the evening feel even more personal.
We started with the falafel, and it was easily the best we’ve had: super authentic, perfectly seasoned, with great texture and crunch. For my main dish, I ordered the chashushuli, a moderately spicy beef stew served with mashed potatoes on the side. I love spicy food, and this had a great kick paired with amazing flavor. My wife had the shrimp à la marina and absolutely loved it.
For dessert, we shared the kunefe, which takes about 15 minutes to bake, and it’s so worth the wait. I’m not usually a fan of overly sweet desserts, but this was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with ingredients combined in a way I never would’ve thought of on my own.
Overall, it was an incredible anniversary dinner and an amazing introduction to Turkish cuisine. We’d definitely recommend coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent dinner all around! The fall pre-fixe menu was outstanding, and the service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly, personable server. Good cocktails, tasty mushroom stoganoff and spicy roasted pepper with pita, and wellseasoned and cooked kabobs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alec was our server, and he was wonderful. Polite and friendly and accommodating to special dietary requests. The atmosphere was perfect for a good conversation and and intimate dinner with a friend. Love this place. The falafel and baklava were to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oda Adjaruli Khachapuri, Falafel, Kebabs, Baklava
Everything was delicious and it is a very beautiful atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a delightful experience. Food amazing. Such delicious flavors. Service attentive but not intrusive. Had friends in town and they loved it. They especially liked trying Turkish wines! Will definitely be back. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Today I came to the restaurant with my boyfriend and the staff was very friendly. The prices are not expensive, and most importantly, the portions are large. I highly recommend it if you want to eat deliciously and try Georgian cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great restaurant! The dishes are prepared with such care and intelligence. I loved the beautiful ceramic bowl used for the imam bayildi (which is incredible). We enjoyed Berk, our friendly waiter, who gave excellent food and wine suggestions. The atmosphere is so pleasant and inviting, the evening felt like a little trip to Europe. We hope to return next time we visit Chicago. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oda on Clark is an absolute gem! The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.. you can really taste the care that goes into every dish. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff all always friendly and attentive. What a great experience!
Delicious food, great, FRIENDLY, service. You won't be sorry. All of those 5 stars are real. Our waitress was SUPER nice, friendly, and it felt like she was a part of our table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are very happy with the Oda Restaurant. This Mediterranean restaurant is a combo of Turkish & Georgian food and is far above your average Mediterranean restaurant. The atmosphere is elegant, service is excellent and food is interesting, unusual & delicious! We’ve now been there 3 times this summer, each time arriving at 5:30pm and it has not been crowded or noisy. I nightly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Eggplant Roulades, Oda Salad
What a hidden gem! Normally I don't bother with reviews but wow! Blown away with how delicious & fresh everything was- we had shared the atom (light yogurt dip which i couldn't stop eating!), dolma, oda salad, & sigara boregi (feta & spinach rolls) as starters and honestly everything was a symphony of amazing food! For my main dish I had the roasted ribs which fell off the bone & melted in my mouth & for dessert a kunefe (shredded phyllo, honey, cheese, cream & walnuts)- everything was incredible, the staff was so kind & attentive, and couldn't have asked for a better meal! Thank you so much for the great evening & I will be dreaming of that dessert until the next time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Is it a cocktail lounge w great Georgian/Mediterranean food or other way around? Dont know, don't care. It's quality, its chill. Very unique dishes, glad we made this stop. Cute private 2 seater in the front patio and relaxing couches inside. Cocktails main and desserts are legit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oda Adjaruli Khachapuri
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