Tama

Name: Tama
Address: 1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60647-4565
Telephone: (312) 955-0212
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

172 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

11 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 31 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

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
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wine

Popular dishes

FOCACCIAUSD 14.00
FRISEE SALAD, MANCHEGO CHEESE/TRUFFLE ICE CREAM
SEABASS CRUDOUSD 26.00
SEABASS, YUZU-CHILI, CARA-CARA GEL
ROASTED BEETROOTSUSD 18.00
GOAT CHEESE,ORANGE SEGMENTS,CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS
BEEF CARPACCIOUSD 24.00
CHIVE PESTO, ARUGULA, FRESH TRUFFLE
MUSSELSUSD 22.00
SAFFRON BROTH
PATATAS BRAVASUSD 16.00
SPICY YOGURT
OYSTER MUSHROOMSUSD 20.00
GARLIC, WINE, PARSLEY, BUTTER BEAN PUREE, CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS
EMPANADASUSD 20.00
BRAISED LAMB,TOMATO/PEPPER RELISH,GREEK YOGURT
BEEF SKEWERSUSD 22.00
TRUFFLE
SHORT RIB ORZOUSD 35.00
WILD MUSHROOM TORTELLONIUSD 28.00
BEURRE BLANC, SPINACH, LEMON
SEABASS
WHOLE, GRILLED, WILD CAUGHT
FRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAKUSD 16.00
FETA CHEESE,TRUFFLE BUTTER,TURMERIC CREAM
ROASTED 1/2 AMISH CHICKENUSD 38.00
TRAHANA MOUSSE,ROASTED CHICKEN
20oz BLACK ANGUS BONE-IN RIBEYEUSD 78.00
RIBEYE,TRUFFLE POTATO MOUSSE
LOBSTER SPAGHETTINIUSD 50.00
TOMATO CONFIT,HERBS,LOBSTER BISQUE,CHILLY

Dessert

BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE BRULEEUSD 14.00
CHOCOLATE TARTUSD 14.00
CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS & HOME MADE VANILLA ICE CREAM

Lunch

FOCACCIAUSD 12.00
FRISEE SALAD, MANCHEGO CHEESE/TRUFFLE ICE CREAM
ROIS STRACCIATELLAUSD 22.00
STRACCIATELLA CHEESE, APPLES, WHIPPED HONEY, CHILI OIL
GRILLED CABBAGE CAESARUSD 18.00
CABBAGE, CAESAR DRESSING, CRISPY CHORIZO
BEEF CARPACCIOUSD 24.00
CHIVE PESTO, ARUGULA, FRESH TRUFFLE
THE BURGERUSD 18.00
CHORIZO MAYO, CARAMELIZED ONIONS
FRENCH FRIESUSD 14.00
GARLIC, PARSLEY, PARMESAN
EMPANADASUSD 18.00
GRILLED CHICKEN, VEGETABLES, ROMESCO
RAMENUSD 20.00
PORK BROTH, CHICKEN BROTH, CARAMELIZED PORK BELLY
MUSSELSUSD 22.00
SAFFRON BROTH

COCKTAILS

CHERI CHERI LADYUSD 16.00
GIN, MARASCHINO, LEMON, MINT SYRUP
13 JAMETTIUSD 15.00
VODKA, LEMON, ORANGE BITTERS, SALT TINCTURE
ELVIRA HANCOCKUSD 17.00
MEZCAL, LIME, AGAVE NECTAR, SALT POWDER
TWO SMOKING BARRELSUSD 17.00
BOURBON, SALERS APERITIF, ROSSO VERMOUTH
SIN CITYUSD 16.00
TEQUILA, AMARETTO LIQUER, BITTERS
SHE IS LIKE A RAINBOW MOCKTAILUSD 12.00
COCONUT, MELON, MANDARIN, LIME, GINGER BEER - YOU CAN ADD SPIRIT OF CHOICE
- Spirit of ChoiceUSD 4.00
COFFEE AND CIGARETTESUSD 17.00
VODKA,ESPRESSO,COFFEE LIQUEUR, AEGEAN SEA SALT

RED

2022 THYMIOPOULOS 'YOUNG VINES' XINOMAVROUSD 15.00
NAOUSSA, GREECE
- BottleUSD 75.00
2022 KARAVITAKIS 'KLIMA KOTISFALI & MAVROTRAGANOUSD 15.00
CRETE, GREECE
- BottleUSD 75.00
2022 KOMPSOS 'KOMPSOS' LITATIKOUSD 16.00
CRETE, GREECE
- BottleUSD 80.00

WHITE

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

ROSE

2022 OENOPS 'APLA' XINOMAVRO / MAVROUDI / LIMNIONAUSD 14.00
PROSOTSANI, GREECE
- BottleUSD 65.00
2020 MACABEO 'KIKI N JUAN' / VALENCIA, SPAINUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 60.00

SPARKLING

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

BEER

YELLOW DONKEYUSD 8.00
LAGERED ALE, SANTORINI, GREECE

Red

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

What 172 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

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tama is a standout restaurant offering "phenomenal" food with a creative twist. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and the special experience of the chef's counter. The menu, featuring dishes like short rib orzo and mussels, is praised for its quality and seasonal variety. With a charming ambiance, this Bucktown gem is a must-visit.

172 Reviews

D
Dieu
VIP
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time at Tama within 30 days. Our first experience with friends was outstanding, and we had to bring our other friends here to enjoy a lovely evening out with great food. If you want a mouthwatering and unforgettable experience, go to Tama. We had beef carpaccio, empanadas, patatas bravas, oyster mushrooms, focaccia, short rib orzo, wild mushroom agnolotti, and a side of broccoli. We will come back for the focaccia, which is served with manchego cheese/truffle ice cream (and wow! It was amazing; I had never experienced such a dish), beef carpaccio, oyster mushrooms, empanadas, and short rib orzo. And last, the servers were terrific, knowledgeable, accommodating, attentive, and a source of good energy. One of the servers even remembered us.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had the Empanadas, beef skewers, papatas bravas, Amish chicken, and short rib orzo. Everything was amazing with its own twist. Service was excellent! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great menu.
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Anneli
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maria was our server and she was an absolute delight! We went for New Year’s Eve, got engaged right before dinner and enjoyed every bite! Can’t wait to go back for the cheesecake.
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lynn
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tama is an absolutely outstanding restaurant!! We dined on NYE where they had a delicious prix fixe menu. We ordered from 2 preset menus, the vegetarian and meat. Delicious all the way around!! We met the head chef whom is Greek. She is phenomenally talented at the art of culinary. We are Greek so we definitely enjoyed her company. Hands down an amazing experience. We will return to order off the regular menu. Thank you so much for the great experience on NYE!!
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Aimi
VIP
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding!! One of the best restaurants in Chicago - If not the best. Ate here many times and have never had a bad meal.
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Dana
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a neighborhood gem! Our server was great with recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed our night. Thank you!
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AJ
VIP
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved Tama, great food and ambience. Recommend it to all for a date or small gathering.
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Bethany
VIP
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the time we walked in until we left, we felt not but the utmost hospitality from the FoH staff. Our server was friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable about all aspects of the menu. The food came out timely and everything was delicious. We were seated near the chef’s counter and it was fun to watch things being prepared. The focaccia, cauliflower, beets, and short rib risotto were incredible and the cheesecake shouldn’t be missed. Highly recommend this for your next dinner spot
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Juliet
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, excellent service, cozy but lively atmosphere with a view of the kitchen if you’re downstairs in the booths. It was a wonderful birthday dinner! We absolutely loved this place. What a gem in the neighborhood!
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Christianna
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Every dish was delicious and our server Elias was wonderful
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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 172 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4565

Additional information

Cross Street
Damen & Armitage
Area
Logan Square
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sea Bass

RAMEN

Tuna Tartare

Appetizers

FOCACCIAUSD 14.00

SEABASS CRUDOUSD 26.00

ROASTED BEETROOTSUSD 18.00

BEEF CARPACCIOUSD 24.00

MUSSELSUSD 22.00

PATATAS BRAVASUSD 16.00

OYSTER MUSHROOMSUSD 20.00

EMPANADASUSD 20.00

BEEF SKEWERSUSD 22.00

SHORT RIB ORZOUSD 35.00

WILD MUSHROOM TORTELLONIUSD 28.00

SEABASS

FRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAKUSD 16.00

ROASTED 1/2 AMISH CHICKENUSD 38.00

20oz BLACK ANGUS BONE-IN RIBEYEUSD 78.00

LOBSTER SPAGHETTINIUSD 50.00

Dessert

BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE BRULEEUSD 14.00

CHOCOLATE TARTUSD 14.00

Lunch

FOCACCIAUSD 12.00

ROIS STRACCIATELLAUSD 22.00

GRILLED CABBAGE CAESARUSD 18.00

BEEF CARPACCIOUSD 24.00

THE BURGERUSD 18.00

FRENCH FRIESUSD 14.00

EMPANADASUSD 18.00

RAMENUSD 20.00

MUSSELSUSD 22.00

COCKTAILS

CHERI CHERI LADYUSD 16.00

13 JAMETTIUSD 15.00

ELVIRA HANCOCKUSD 17.00

TWO SMOKING BARRELSUSD 17.00

SIN CITYUSD 16.00

SHE IS LIKE A RAINBOW MOCKTAILUSD 12.00

COFFEE AND CIGARETTESUSD 17.00

RED

2022 THYMIOPOULOS 'YOUNG VINES' XINOMAVROUSD 15.00

2022 KARAVITAKIS 'KLIMA KOTISFALI & MAVROTRAGANOUSD 15.00

2022 KOMPSOS 'KOMPSOS' LITATIKOUSD 16.00

WHITE

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' XINOMAVRO & MALAGOUSIAUSD 15.00

2021 GENTILINI 'RHOMBUS' ROBOLAUSD 15.00

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' ASSYRTIKOUSD 16.00

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

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

2019 MEYER FONNE | PINOT GRIS | ALSACE, FRUSD 90.00

2018 RUDI PICHLER | GRUNER VETLINER 'SMARAGD' | WACHAU, AUSTRIAUSD 105.00

2020 BIBI GRAETZ 'TESTAMATTA' | ANSONICA | TUSCANY, ITALYUSD 150.00

2021 ARTEMIS KARAMOLEGOS | ASSYRTIKO | SANTORINI, GREECEUSD 80.00

2021 BROKENWOOD | SEMILLON | HUNTER VALLEY, AUSTRALIAUSD 65.00

2021 SKOURAS | MOSCOFILERO | PELOPONNESE. GREECEUSD 65.00

2020 DOMAINE LOUIS MOREAU | CHARDONNAY| CHABLIS | CRU, FRANCEUSD 95.00

2019 FOURCHAUME | CHARDONNAY | CHABLIS 1ER CRU. FRANCEUSD 105.00

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

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

2019 DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD | CHARDONNAY | CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET, FRANCEUSD 110.00

1999 URZIGER WURZGARTEN | RIESLING KABINETT | MOSEL, GERMANYUSD 85.00

2019 BORGOGNO | RIESLING | PIEDMONT, ITALYUSD 80.00

ROSE

2022 OENOPS 'APLA' XINOMAVRO / MAVROUDI / LIMNIONAUSD 14.00

2020 MACABEO 'KIKI N JUAN' / VALENCIA, SPAINUSD 14.00

SPARKLING

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT ROSE' / PINOT NOIRUSD 14.00

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT' / CHARDONNAYUSD 14.00

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

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

NV BOLLINGER ROSE | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY | CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUSD 120.00

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

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

NV Laurent-Perrier | CHAMPAGNE BRUT| 375ML CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUSD 90.00