A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant in Chicago
Yasemi is a modern Mediterranean restaurant at 127 W Huron St (at LaSalle) in River North, Chicago, on the ground floor of The Godfrey Hotel. We're open every day from 7am for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Our menu travels the Mediterranean coast, with flavours from Greece, Turkey, Italy and Spain: house-made pita and spreads, sizzling saganaki, mezze, kebabs, grilled seafood and our slow-roasted Yasemi Lamb Feast. Everything is cooked in our open kitchen and served in a warm room of natural materials and soft light.
From the menu
- Hummus with house-made pita, $14
- Yasemi Dip Board, three spreads, $22
- Flaming Saganaki, $16
- Grilled Octopus, $25
- Chicken Kebab or Kefta Kebab (lamb and beef) with turmeric rice pilaf, $24
- Sea Bass Plaki, $38
- Yasemi Lamb Feast, slow-roasted lamb leg for 2 to 3, $74
- Baklava with pistachio gelato, $14
Ways to dine
- Unlimited Dining: every dish on the menu for $55 per person, 2 hours, for dinner from 5pm (dessert and drinks not included). Details
- Happy hour: every day, 3pm to 6pm, with $10 cocktails, $8 house wine and bites from $6. Details
- Breakfast: 7am to 11am, from $10
- Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes are marked on the menu
Hours
- Sunday to Thursday: 7am to 9:30pm
- Friday: 7am to 10:30pm
- Saturday: 7am to 11pm
Questions
What is a good Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago?
Yasemi in River North serves modern Mediterranean food, including mezze, kebabs and grilled seafood, at 127 W Huron St.
Does Yasemi serve Greek and Turkish dishes?
Yes. Our Mediterranean menu draws on Greek, Turkish, Italian and Spanish cooking.
Where is Yasemi?
On the ground floor of The Godfrey Hotel at Huron and LaSalle in River North.
Reserve a table · See the menu · Drinks · Private events · Order online or catering · Call 312-909-5108
Prices as listed on our menu. A 4% surcharge is added to all checks. Last updated: November 2026