Tama

4.8

153 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

A charming intimate neighborhood restaurant by Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez that merges Mediterranean traditions with South American and Asian ingredients.

Tama has a strict 2 hour turn time. Your reservation starts at the time it is booked, whether all the members of your party have arrived.
Please understand that we are a small restaurant and ever so grateful you have decided to join us.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, South American
Hours of operation
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 955-0212
Website
http://www.tama-restaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Avgeria Stapaki
Private party facilities
Available Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for private events. Please contact the restaurant to inquire.

Location
1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4565
Neighborhood
Logan Square
Cross street
Damen & Armitage
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

FOCACCIA$14.00
FRISEE SALAD, MANCHEGO CHEESE/TRUFFLE ICE CREAM
SEABASS CRUDO$26.00
SEABASS, YUZU-CHILI, CARA-CARA GEL
LONG BEANS$16.00
LEMON, PARMESAN, TRUFFLE, VINAIGRETTE
QUINOA$22.00
BEEF TENDERLOIN, VEGETABLES, YOGURT, SWEET CHILI
BEEF CARPACCIO$24.00
CHIVE PESTO, ARUGULA, FRESH TRUFFLE
MUSSELS$22.00
SAFFRON BROTH
PATATAS BRAVAS$16.00
SPICY YOGURT
OYSTER MUSHROOMS$20.00
GARLIC, WINE, PARSLEY, BUTTER BEAN PUREE, CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS
EMPANADAS$18.00
GRILLED CHICKEN, VEGETABLES, ROMESCO
RAMEN$22.00
PORK BROTH, CHICKEN BROTH, CARAMELIZED PORK BELLY
BEEF SKEWERS$22.00
TRUFFLE
SHORT RIB ORZO$35.00
WHITE MUSHROOM TORTELLONI$28.00
BEURRE BLANC, SPINACH, LEMON
SEABASS
WHOLE, GRILLED, WILD CAUGHT
MAINE LOBSTER$42.00
WHOLE, GRILLED, HERB GARLIC BUTTER

Dessert

BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE BRULEE$14.00
CHOCOLATE TART$14.00
CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS & HOME MADE VANILLA ICE CREAM

Lunch

FOCACCIA$12.00
FRISEE SALAD, MANCHEGO CHEESE/TRUFFLE ICE CREAM
ROIS STRACCIATELLA$22.00
STRACCIATELLA CHEESE, APPLES, WHIPPED HONEY, CHILI OIL
GRILLED CABBAGE CAESAR$18.00
CABBAGE, CAESAR DRESSING, CRISPY CHORIZO
LONG BEANS$16.00
LEMON, PARMESAN, TRUFFLE, VINAIGRETTE
BEEF CARPACCIO$24.00
CHIVE PESTO, ARUGULA, FRESH TRUFFLE
BONE MARROW BRULEE$16.00
BONE MARROW, HERB GREMOLATA, BURNT SUGAR
THE BURGER$18.00
CHORIZO MAYO, CARAMELIZED ONIONS
FRENCH FRIES$14.00
GARLIC, PARSLEY, PARMESAN
EMPANADAS$18.00
GRILLED CHICKEN, VEGETABLES, ROMESCO
RAMEN$20.00
PORK BROTH, CHICKEN BROTH, CARAMELIZED PORK BELLY
MUSSELS$22.00
SAFFRON BROTH

COCKTAILS

CHERI CHERI LADY$16.00
GIN, MARASCHINO, LEMON, MINT SYRUP
13 JAMETTI$15.00
VODKA, LEMON, ORANGE BITTERS, SALT TINCTURE
ELVIRA HANCOCK$17.00
MEZCAL, LIME, AGAVE NECTAR, SALT POWDER
TWO SMOKING BARRELS$17.00
BOURBON, SALERS APERITIF, ROSSO VERMOUTH
SIN CITY$16.00
TEQUILA, AMARETTO LIQUER, BITTERS
SHE IS LIKE A RAINBOW MOCKTAIL$12.00
COCONUT, MELON, MANDARIN, LIME, GINGER BEER - YOU CAN ADD SPIRIT OF CHOICE
- Spirit of Choice$4.00

RED

2022 THYMIOPOULOS 'YOUNG VINES' XINOMAVRO$15.00
NAOUSSA, GREECE
- Bottle$75.00
2022 KARAVITAKIS 'KLIMA KOTISFALI & MAVROTRAGANO$15.00
CRETE, GREECE
- Bottle$75.00
2022 KOMPSOS 'KOMPSOS' LITATIKO$16.00
CRETE, GREECE
- Bottle$80.00

WHITE

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' XINOMAVRO & MALAGOUSIA$15.00
NAOUSSA, GREECE
- Bottle$75.00
2021 GENTILINI 'RHOMBUS' ROBOLA$15.00
KEFALONIA, GREECE
- Bottle$75.00
2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' ASSYRTIKO$16.00
NAOUSSA, GREECE
- Bottle$80.00
2006 DOMAINE DES BAUMARD 'CLOS DU PAPILLON' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FR$110.00
2018 DOMAINE DU CLOS'EL 'LA JALOUSIE' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FRANCE$95.00
2019 MEYER FONNE | PINOT GRIS | ALSACE, FR$90.00
2018 RUDI PICHLER | GRUNER VETLINER 'SMARAGD' | WACHAU, AUSTRIA$105.00
2020 BIBI GRAETZ 'TESTAMATTA' | ANSONICA | TUSCANY, ITALY$150.00
2021 ARTEMIS KARAMOLEGOS | ASSYRTIKO | SANTORINI, GREECE$80.00
2021 BROKENWOOD | SEMILLON | HUNTER VALLEY, AUSTRALIA$65.00
2021 SKOURAS | MOSCOFILERO | PELOPONNESE. GREECE$65.00
2020 DOMAINE LOUIS MOREAU | CHARDONNAY| CHABLIS | CRU, FRANCE$95.00
2019 FOURCHAUME | CHARDONNAY | CHABLIS 1ER CRU. FRANCE$105.00
2020 DUMOL 'WESTER REACH' | CHARDONNAY | RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CA$110.00
2022 VINA COSTEIRA 'COLECCION 68' | TREIXADURA. ALBARINO, GODELLO | RIBEIRO, SPAIN$80.00
2019 DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD | CHARDONNAY | CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET, FRANCE$110.00
1999 URZIGER WURZGARTEN | RIESLING KABINETT | MOSEL, GERMANY$85.00
2019 BORGOGNO | RIESLING | PIEDMONT, ITALY$80.00

ROSE

2022 OENOPS 'APLA' XINOMAVRO / MAVROUDI / LIMNIONA$14.00
PROSOTSANI, GREECE
- Bottle$65.00
2020 MACABEO 'KIKI N JUAN' / VALENCIA, SPAIN$14.00
- Bottle$60.00

SPARKLING

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT ROSE' / PINOT NOIR$14.00
ARGENTINA
- Bottle$56.00
NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT' / CHARDONNAY$14.00
ARGENTINA
- Bottle$56.00
NV DOMAINE MARC HEBRART | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY MAREUIL SUR-AY CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE$110.00
NV MOUSSE ET FILS ROSE | PINOT MEUNIER & PINOT NOIR | VALLEE DE LA MARNE, CHAMPAGNE$120.00
NV BOLLINGER ROSE | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY | CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE$120.00
NV CLANDESTIN 'LES GRANDES LIGNES' | CHARDONNAY | AUBE, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE.$175.00
2021 VIETTI | MOSCATO D' ASTI | 375ML | PIEDMONTE, ITALY$55.00
NV Laurent-Perrier | CHAMPAGNE BRUT| 375ML CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE$90.00

BEER

YELLOW DONKEY$8.00
LAGERED ALE, SANTORINI, GREECE

Red

2020 I. Brand & Family | Cabernet Franc | San Benito, CA$75.00
2019 Paitin | Barbaresco | Neive, Italy$110.00
2016 Les Vins de Vienne | Syrah | Northern Rhone, FR$95.00
2019 Eduardo Torres Acosta 'Versante Nord' | Nerello Mascalese | Sicily, IT$90.00
2021 Domaine Grains d'Estuaire 'Cuvee Emma' | Merlot | Southwest France$80.00
2019 Chateau Musar | Cabernet Sauvignon & Carignan | Lebanon$125.00

What 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tama in Bucktown offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about its creative Mediterranean dishes, such as the "best short rib orzo" and "incredible octopus." The chef's passion shines through, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. This vibrant spot is a must-visit!

153 Reviews

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Chris
Detroit
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was outstanding! The short rib orzo and cauliflower were our favorites.
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Taylor
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time being here—first time was in the summer—and the winter menu is just as excellent. Will continue to recommend Tama for their INCREDIBLE food start to finish, and top tier service
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Savitha
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food . Great staff. Good veggie options.
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Tehmina
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We devoured the beetroot salad, carpaccio and lamb empanadas. The preparation of the whole fish was sublime! Can’t wait to return and try the beef skewers and lobster pasta. Our server Maria was wonderful and made the perfect recommendations for our meal.
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Maite
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good and what it made it even greater was the friendly service. Best place to sit and have the full experience, is definetly the counter!
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gary
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! Really great cheffy inventive highly flavored balanced inventive menu items. We ordered veggie and seafood and meat items. All good. Excellent service. We'll happily go back.
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shannon
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great neighborhood spot! Maria in particular was fantastic. Made a great evening w/friends even better. Thx!
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ashley
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything on the menu was delicious. The food was all so creative and flavorful including the cocktails. My husband and I have lived in Chicago the past ten years and love trying new restaurants. This one was a memorable one because of the quality of the food. Definitely put this on your list of restaurants to try.
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Renee
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OK. I have written several reviews for Tama. Our first experience/review was great but each time we go there it gets better. The food is spectacular, the service outstanding and the overall experience the best. Back there this past Saturday and continue to be treated truly special. We were surprised with an amazing sea bass tartar that couldn't have been better. Had our usuals, carpaccio and mussels, but added in the cauliflower that was sooo good. Honestly, everything is awesome and you really need to try this restaurant. Love Maria and Roule, our servers, and the chef, Avgeria, love her. Doesn't get any better.
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Milagros
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tama was OUTSTANDING! Great restaurant for a date night or culinary experience as you can sit and watch the chefs prepare the delicious menu served there. Our server Maria was amazing. It was our first time there and she walked us through the menu, helped plan the courses, and checked on us often. Definitely looking forward to going back.
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FAQs

Tama offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 955-0212.

Tama is rated 4.8 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4565

Additional information

Cross street
Damen & Armitage
Neighborhood
Logan Square
Hours of operation
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, South American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Avgeria Stapaki
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.tama-restaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 955-0212
Private party facilities
Available Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for private events. Please contact the restaurant to inquire.

Tama

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sea Bass

RAMEN

Tuna Tartare

Appetizers

FOCACCIA$14.00

SEABASS CRUDO$26.00

LONG BEANS$16.00

QUINOA$22.00

BEEF CARPACCIO$24.00

MUSSELS$22.00

PATATAS BRAVAS$16.00

OYSTER MUSHROOMS$20.00

EMPANADAS$18.00

RAMEN$22.00

BEEF SKEWERS$22.00

SHORT RIB ORZO$35.00

WHITE MUSHROOM TORTELLONI$28.00

SEABASS

MAINE LOBSTER$42.00

Dessert

BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE BRULEE$14.00

CHOCOLATE TART$14.00

Lunch

FOCACCIA$12.00

ROIS STRACCIATELLA$22.00

GRILLED CABBAGE CAESAR$18.00

LONG BEANS$16.00

BEEF CARPACCIO$24.00

BONE MARROW BRULEE$16.00

THE BURGER$18.00

FRENCH FRIES$14.00

EMPANADAS$18.00

RAMEN$20.00

MUSSELS$22.00

COCKTAILS

CHERI CHERI LADY$16.00

13 JAMETTI$15.00

ELVIRA HANCOCK$17.00

TWO SMOKING BARRELS$17.00

SIN CITY$16.00

SHE IS LIKE A RAINBOW MOCKTAIL$12.00

RED

2022 THYMIOPOULOS 'YOUNG VINES' XINOMAVRO$15.00

2022 KARAVITAKIS 'KLIMA KOTISFALI & MAVROTRAGANO$15.00

2022 KOMPSOS 'KOMPSOS' LITATIKO$16.00

WHITE

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' XINOMAVRO & MALAGOUSIA$15.00

2021 GENTILINI 'RHOMBUS' ROBOLA$15.00

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' ASSYRTIKO$16.00

2006 DOMAINE DES BAUMARD 'CLOS DU PAPILLON' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FR$110.00

2018 DOMAINE DU CLOS'EL 'LA JALOUSIE' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FRANCE$95.00

2019 MEYER FONNE | PINOT GRIS | ALSACE, FR$90.00

2018 RUDI PICHLER | GRUNER VETLINER 'SMARAGD' | WACHAU, AUSTRIA$105.00

2020 BIBI GRAETZ 'TESTAMATTA' | ANSONICA | TUSCANY, ITALY$150.00

2021 ARTEMIS KARAMOLEGOS | ASSYRTIKO | SANTORINI, GREECE$80.00

2021 BROKENWOOD | SEMILLON | HUNTER VALLEY, AUSTRALIA$65.00

2021 SKOURAS | MOSCOFILERO | PELOPONNESE. GREECE$65.00

2020 DOMAINE LOUIS MOREAU | CHARDONNAY| CHABLIS | CRU, FRANCE$95.00

2019 FOURCHAUME | CHARDONNAY | CHABLIS 1ER CRU. FRANCE$105.00

2020 DUMOL 'WESTER REACH' | CHARDONNAY | RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CA$110.00

2022 VINA COSTEIRA 'COLECCION 68' | TREIXADURA. ALBARINO, GODELLO | RIBEIRO, SPAIN$80.00

2019 DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD | CHARDONNAY | CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET, FRANCE$110.00

1999 URZIGER WURZGARTEN | RIESLING KABINETT | MOSEL, GERMANY$85.00

2019 BORGOGNO | RIESLING | PIEDMONT, ITALY$80.00

ROSE

2022 OENOPS 'APLA' XINOMAVRO / MAVROUDI / LIMNIONA$14.00

2020 MACABEO 'KIKI N JUAN' / VALENCIA, SPAIN$14.00

SPARKLING

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT ROSE' / PINOT NOIR$14.00

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT' / CHARDONNAY$14.00

NV DOMAINE MARC HEBRART | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY MAREUIL SUR-AY CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE$110.00

NV MOUSSE ET FILS ROSE | PINOT MEUNIER & PINOT NOIR | VALLEE DE LA MARNE, CHAMPAGNE$120.00

NV BOLLINGER ROSE | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY | CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE$120.00

NV CLANDESTIN 'LES GRANDES LIGNES' | CHARDONNAY | AUBE, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE.$175.00

2021 VIETTI | MOSCATO D' ASTI | 375ML | PIEDMONTE, ITALY$55.00

NV Laurent-Perrier | CHAMPAGNE BRUT| 375ML CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE$90.00