Yasemi, A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant

127 W Huron St 1st floor, Chicago
(312) 909-5108

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Tess Viola

Extremely impressed with this restaurant. The vibes were great. Service was awesome. Food was DELICIOUS!!! Drinks were soooo good. I just came back from Greece and the dishes have the same quality and taste as the Greek islands. I had a group of 12 and they were so attentive and we had a blast. I will definitely be returning. Thank you to William for making my bday special and for the fantastic service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Santiago Martinez

Everything we tried was very fresh and high quality with excellent flavor. This place is very authentic Greek cuisine. The spreads, grilled octopus, lamb shank, and burrata were excellent. Every dish has a nice subtle twist that adds another dimension to an otherwise common order. It’s very well thought out and turn ordinary dishes into something special.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kamila Guzy

This place was so delicious! Such a great place to go with some girlfriends, have some wine, and gossip all night long. Food was delicious and the vibes were outstanding! Can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hummus, Kebabs, Chicken Kebab, Maitake Mushroom Kebab, Crispy Potatoes

Sophie L

$2 happy hour oysters, the most tender octopus + lamb, and great atmosphere & service. will say the dishes were a bit too salty for me. i had a great experience and would love to come again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dimitrios Nassis

Yasemi is fantastic! Shareable plates were all spot on. The octopus, Greek salad and bougatsa are all definitely worth a try. Wish Chef Georgo Z and his team the best of luck in the new venture!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gary Winthrop

I walked by and heard the music outside and decided I would come in for a drink. The bar tender John recommended me his favorite drinks and dishes. The octopus was fantastic and John had great energy. I will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nisha Jacob

We tried the restaurant week menu. The pita with the spread sampler (3 dips) were delicious. We also really liked the cheese pie and heirloom tomato salad. The kebabs were decently okay, and the rice pudding was okay too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Annie Sheehan

Gorgeous restaurant and delicious food! We were really impressed with the quality and flavor of the kebabs and the pita was delicious. Definitely want to return and try the cocktails!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Omkar Joshi

Stopped in for happy hour. The kiwi cocktail is appetizing, strong, and sweet. The hummus was good with the pita. The feta/harissa option was too spicy and we wouldn’t order it again.

Nikki Ashkin

Really lovely meal! The food was absolutely delicious. My favorite was the shrimp kabob but also loved the spicy feta dip, heirloom tomato salad and the beef kefta. David was a great server. They have a happy hour from 4-6pm!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wendy Mena

Mixed feelings about this place, the manager hostess sat me at a table by the entrance of the restaurant, that was very much isolated from the main views of the beauty of the restaurant when there were multiple tables open to seat 2 people in the main the area of the restaurant. We asked to be move to a different area which was respected by the hostess. The food was good and the restaurant its beautiful. Next time I will probably just go straight to the bar as a walk in to enjoy the food.

Food: 5

Service: 3

Nikolaos Kapernaros

Very good food and great hospitality! Chef George & his team is doing a very good job! Service is great and William was on top.
Thank you very much for the hospitality

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Apurva Swarnakar

Good pita and, cheese pie and cauliflower bravas.
Food portion size was smaller than expected.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Eldarbek “Eldar” Kamchybekov

Yasemi brings a modern Mediterranean experience to life with a menu full of vibrant flavors and beautifully presented dishes. The food is undoubtedly the highlight here—fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully composed. Every plate we tried reflected a well-balanced approach to seasoning and authentic ingredients that elevate the overall dining experience. The cocktails were also a pleasant surprise—well-crafted and complementary to the cuisine.

However, the service leaves room for improvement. Even during less busy hours, there was no host or hostess in sight to greet or seat guests, which created a somewhat awkward start. Once seated, the servers were polite but lacked the kind of energy and engagement that can make a meal feel memorable. A bit more warmth, menu guidance, and enthusiasm would go a long way in enhancing the guest experience.

That said, the runners deserve credit for doing an excellent job—efficient, attentive, and clearly in tune with the pace of the dining room.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Naz N

Ate at Yasemi yesterday and it was great! The food was tasty, everything from the pita bread to the salad to the hummus. Chicken and meat were savory too. Food didn’t take too long to come out, especially considering the place was packed. Well-decorated restaurant overall; nice ambience and great place to invite guests. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

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Yasemi, A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant

127 W Huron St 1st floor, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 909-5108