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Aba Chicago Reviews from The Last Year
Great food! Service was excellent our bartender/server was
Great food! Service was excellent our bartender/server was very knowledgeable of the menu. The atmosphere was gorgeous and very clean.
Great flavor profiles! Well thought through dishes and
Great flavor profiles! Well thought through dishes and beautiful restaurant layout. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes here. Be sure to make a reservation well beforehand! Ambiance: Located on the third floor, this restaurant has beautiful rooftop views of Fulton market, lots of natural lighting, and has an array of seating options. Decor is lovely and perfect for your Instagram brunch photos. I rate the ambiance 9.5/10. Food: Everything I tasted here truly was divine. I truly loved every dish I tried. I came here for brunch and ordered the Whipped Feta spread, Jerusalem bagel (with the smoked salmon dip), Hamachi, and Short Rib Shakshuka. I definitely recommend ordering the bagel with the smoked salmon dip and whipped feta. The bagel tasted awesome with both dips!! I couldn't stop eating it. The hamachi I got came with pomegranate, lime, and kiwi which sounds odd together but it paired perfectly and was very refreshing. The short rib shakshuka was everything I wanted it to be- this is a safety, definitely must try dish. This dish tastes like home - it's warm, seasoned with hints of cumin with tender short rib, so tasty! We also got the Carajillo Martini (Aba's espresso martini) which was perfect with our brunch! I rate the food 9.7/10- really amazing. Service: We sat at the bar and our server was attentive when available. He answered our questions and gave us worthy recommendations. I rate the service 9.5/10. Overall rating = 9.5/10
This place was perfect! The atmosphere was a vibe.
The food was too good! So happy to have tried this place.
stopped by recently for HH!! what a beautiful space.
i love everything i ordered but the fried sunchokes were very chefs kiss. service was great :-) we will def be back to try out the rest of the menu
Aba is a beautiful restaurant with profesional service and
Aba is a beautiful restaurant with profesional service and amazing food. All their dishes are full of flavor and far from boring. I wish their tables for two were a little bigger though.
My husband and I went to ABA for our wedding anniversary.
The space is beautiful however the host stand forgot who we were and tried to seat us under the wrong name. When they found our reservation they tried to seat us at a table next to the server station/ hall to the bathroom. I told the hostess it was our anniversary and we would like a different table and would be happy to wait for one outside (the whole reason we made a reservation at the restaurant). Instead she sat us at a high top in the indoor bar for 4 people. Not ideal. The bartender was our server. He did not know what gin was used in the passion fruit gin cocktail and told me it was batched. We repeatedly had to ask for water, had to ask for new silverware and the food was mediocre at best (hamachi was a throw away- components didn't go well together; short ribs tasted like pot roast; pork belly was over cooked- bartender told us these were some of the best items on the menu). One positive was the bartender did comp the gin drink when I told him I was having an allergic reaction to it. Overall a big disappointment for coming into the city to celebrate a special occasion and as a professional in the food service industry. Will not be going back.
Atmosphere 10/10 Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Need I say
Atmosphere 10/10 Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Need I say more? We got the short rib hummus (12/10), diver scallops (11/10), grilled salmon (9/10), and sticky date cake (7/10). We have a sweet tooth, and the dessert came in last (but was still delicious!!!) - that should say something to you. I can't recommend this place enough. It was the best meal we had in Chicago, and one of the top 3 of our lives! We will definitely be back.
We came to celebrate my birthday (fiancé booked our
We came to celebrate my birthday (fiancé booked our reservation a month in advance) and it was wonderful! Service was very attentive and food came out warm and fresh. We are big eaters and brought half our food home. Decor was nice as well, lighting wasn't too dim which I appreciate. Some highlights: - Charred eggplant dip: a MUST, and they give you a ton of bread on the side - Shortrib hummus: meat was tender and hummus was very smooth, almost like mashed potatoes - Truffle orzo: very rich and creamy, you almost have to take small bites because the umami flavor is so strong - Mediterranean Mule: a very light and refreshing drink to go with the meal Overall we would definitely come back!
During our first visit to Chicago, we booked Aba to
During our first visit to Chicago, we booked Aba to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. Jenny, also manning the bar, was our server. She was knowledgeable, helpful, and happy to answer any of our questions. We watched her make some amazing drinks all while taking care of us. We shared the CRISPY SHORT RIB HUMMUS*, grilled onion, sherry, beef jus, 18.95 with pita and gf crackers. Amazing! We shared the DIVER SCALLOPS, strawberry, artichoke mash, mint, pomegranate molasses, 32.95. Absolutely phenomenal. For dessert, we got the FROZEN GREEK YOGURT v Passion Fruit, Basil, 11.95 and the STICKY DATE CAKE v medjool date, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream, 11.95. I would pass on the Greek yogurt but the sticky cake melted in our mouths. While dining, the gentleman next to us mentioned the BRUSSELS SPROUTS v almond & cashew dukkah, harissa honey, 14.95 were the best he'd ever had. Between overhearing that and the Sticky Date Cake, we booked again for the following evening!!! The second night was just as good as the first. This is not an inexpensive dining experience but the quality of the food, the amazing service, and the upscale atmosphere all play into those prices. We'll be back the next time we visit the Windy City.
Tough to not order everything in the menu.
Great food and our waiter was perfect. Lots of great cocktails to choose from. Beautiful inside.
Indoor garden restaurant 10/10
The interior design was immaculate!!! Also the food was delicious. Glad I stopped by. Definitely need reservations for a table but it’s worth it. It feels like you are sitting in a garden.
The appetizers are pretty good, and the ambiance is great
The appetizers are pretty good, and the ambiance is great no matter time of year. However, even if you have reservations they will ALWAYS make you wait for your table. We've gotten there right at open when the tables are all empty with a reservation and they still made us wait 10 min to make it seem busier than it was. Not the greatest staff
Outstanding!! I always heard this was place was famous for
Outstanding!! I always heard this was place was famous for their atmosphere and food but didn't think it would exceed my expectations. Would 100% recommend.
Hard to argue with all the great reviews.
All our dishes were really good - even ones that may not have sounded amazing from an onset. We had half a dozen dishes to choose from, the waitress was on top of things, the drinks were good, and we really loved the ambiance. It was a truly perfect spot to meet out some friends and to enjoy a nice evening with them.
Good food, acceptable service.
Overall a good experience. Some dishes we liked more than others but most would concur. The good was between good and very good, B to B+. Wait staff was fair. Needed more training and refinement. A bit abrupt. Also be aware of the quantity of good you order. They clearly try to sell you more than you need.
Chicago's Best
This was a wonderful dinning experience with our friends. We tried many things on the menu and found them all delicious. The spreads were wonderful. The kabobs were great and do not forget desert.
My second time here and won't be my last! Everything from
My second time here and won't be my last! Everything from the ambiance to the service to the food and drinks made for an excellent dining experience. Went with someone who hadn't been before and she absolutely loved it. We enjoyed the short rib hummus, grilled halloumi, brussels sprouts (not pictured), crab cakes, and chicken kefta kebabs. Save room for dessert- we had the chocolate orange cremeux and it did not disappoint.
I've been wanting to come here for so long, especially
I've been wanting to come here for so long, especially since I loved Ema. Everything was so good - the portions were very reasonable for the prices. The whipped feta was definitely my favorite, since the bread that it comes with was amazing. I also really enjoyed the King Salmon and have not had a lot of dishes like the ones I had here. The inside was so pretty and we sat at the first come first serve bar! The service was so nice and understanding - they gave us a lot of recommendations. I will be back soon!
The entrance to this place was hard to find since it was
The entrance to this place was hard to find since it was upstairs of this building at the corner of the street. Once I was up, the place was decorated amazingly with both outdoor and indoor spaces. Went there on a Sunday and it was packed! The vibes were immaculate. The food was so yummy too. Their cocktails were out of this world. If you are finding a cute little place for brunch with some of your friends and willing to pay a little more, this is it!
Trendy spot with good food
Nice spot with special menu. Service was top. Maybe the wine list needs to be a little more special, in particular with the foreign wines.
wow, just wow.
First of all, Aba is a really gorgeous restaurant and feels very Fulton Market/cozy and luxurious. I came here for dinner with 2 of my friends on a Friday with a 7:15 reservation. our server was rlly nice and took the time to go through the menu with us and gave us suggestions based on what's popular. Aba is mezze style and you should definitely share. we started off with the Muhammara & Crispy Short Rib Hummus and the portions were much bigger than we expected! we ended up taking a little bit of each of the dips to go. they bring out plenty of bread for the dips, so no worries about that. the short rib hummus was delicious & rich and we all decided it was our favorite part of the meal overall at the end. the muhammara is interesting - very tomato-y with a kick. it tastes like the base of shakshuka (yummy, just a little curious). then we got brussels sprouts and the salmon kebab. the brussels sprouts were pretty simple but cooked well & helped balance out our dish. the salmon was also good! i liked the little green sauce that came with it (chimichurri?) and the rice was exactly what i wanted - a little oily but light. not the main attraction but was still good. for drinks i got the blackberry green chile g&t which was delicious and had a little kick to it. i would definitely get it again and if you're a fan of g&ts it would highly recommend. overall, i would say the short rib hummus is a must try! i'll definitely be back at Aba to try more of the kebabs and other dishes! would highly recommend dining here for Mediterranean food lovers + anyone looking for a high quality meal. we all left absolutely stuffed and happy :)
Wow wow wow I am joining the aba hype train because this
Wow wow wow I am joining the aba hype train because this was one of the best meals ever. I get why it is so hard to get reservations here. The vibes are amazing (inside and outside). We got a 7:15 Friday reservation on the covered patio (march). Definitely prettier patio vibes in the summer but still so lovely! The service was awesome - water refilled consistently, and our server gave us recommendations of the most popular dishes from different categories, and each dish came out so promptly. We started with the short rib hummus and the muhammara and I will be DREAMING about this hummus for days. The bread was warm and they brought plenty of it, and it had so much flavor. Also loved the muhammara, it was a fun balance of spicy and sweet, almost like a hint of salsa meets shakshuka but also with a hint of sweetness from the pomegranate and crunch from the walnuts. Definitely fun to try! The espresso martini was also delicious. My friends got other cocktails and we all really liked the blackberry G&T. We also ordered the salmon kebab and the Brussel sprouts. The salmon was light and fresh with lemon and the Brussel sprouts were perfectly crispy. I liked how they were flavorful but not too heavy or saucy. When I tell you the portions were way more generous than I was expecting!! We were so full and had quite a bit of the dips leftover. I greatly appreciate when restaurants actually give you your moneys worth in portions and aba sure does! For 3 of us, 2 dips, one kebab entree, and the Brussel sprouts was definitely the right amount to be full with a few leftovers! The star of the show was definitely the hummus (worth the hype). I have heard wonders about their desserts so will have to come back to try them! They also have matchbooks here (if you are a collector like me) but they were sadly out of them this time, so I'll have to gladly come back for that too :)
Aba is a beautiful Mediterranean restaurant in the Fulton
Aba is a beautiful Mediterranean restaurant in the Fulton Market area that is a must-try while in Chicago. Love the atmosphere in here: are classy nature vibes a thing? That's what I'm getting here. I definitely suggest reservations: we came in at 4:15 on a weeknight and by 5 the place was Our waitress was lovely and so helpful from the get go. For drinks, I enjoyed the Blackberry Chili G&T (not spicy but does have an earthy kick to it) and absolutely loved their espresso martini-well done! We tried a variety of small plates: -Our Favorite Dips (happy hour): a great sampler of their top selling dips. -Japanese Sweet Potato Hummus: a unique dish, it's hard to describe but imagine a sweet potato in...hummus form? delicious. -Brussels Sprouts: my favorite dish of the evening-some of the best brussels I've had, loved the honey sauce. -Truffle Baked Orzo: another one of my top dishes of the night, and I'm so happy they seasoned and salted this well. -Falafel: a nicely-done falafel and the sauces they're plated with are tasty. -Crispy Potatoes: the only dish of the night I really didn't enjoy-they were just bland, heavy and I should've sent them back. i also really appreciated how they take allergies seriously here: i have a shellfish allergy and they took careful precautions and even put little allergy toothpick "signs" in each of our dishes!
Took us a second to find this place, but when we headed up
Took us a second to find this place, but when we headed up the elevator to the second floor, we came out to the gorgeous (almost restoration hardware cafe vibe) space!! We snagged a reservation last minute and thank goodness because it was packed. Our waiter walked us through the menu thoroughly and we began staggering our orders. Our table of 4 shared everything so we had 8 total dishes. The whipped feta and short rib hummus were AMAZING. Both had such strong flavors and came with warm, fresh pita that was seasoned and so good. The tuna carpaccio, two chicken dishes, steak frites, and truffled orzo came next and every single thing I tried, I loved. Every dish was pieced together so well and the flavors and seasonings and spices were the perfect unique blend. Amazing restaurant - 10/10 will be back!
Disappointed
My family and I went for my birthday dinner on 02/26/2024. The place looks amazing with beautiful decorations and nice greenery. Unfortunately food was not up to the same high standards. My husband and both sons had stomach problems , nausea and vomiting after our meal. They ordered the skirt steak and grilled lamb chops. Food was cold , meat was old and chewy. Even vegetables were soggy. Fair to say appetizers were good but main courses were extremely disappointing.
Great appetizers, good wine, but did not meet expectations
I wanted a nice restaurant for my birthday. We live in the West Loop and despite the recent mixed reviews, chose Aba from a list of Michelin-rated restaurants and a neighbor's recommendation. We have also traveled to both Greece and Egypt in the past two years and enjoyed the cuisine so both my daughter and I are familiar with the tastes. Pros: Was able to get a weekend reservation day of - that might have been a clue. The server noted and communicated to the chef an ingredient allergy The wine steward was able to give insights into the wine. The Stracciatella, classic hummus, and charred eggplant spread were 10/10. Cons: The grilled halloumi and Faroe Island Salmon were borderline awful. The Halloumi tasted like grocery store cheese sticks in turmeric sauce and the garnish for the salmon lacked a taste direction. Worse of all the server after she took the order and figured this was only a $40 tip was MIA. In typical LEY fashion ignored the two-person party and gushed over the larger groups of which there were several. I did not realize this was a LEY restaurant until we paid the bill, I swore off this group after two other similar experiences. Their line is set up so kitchen staff brings the food, this leads to couples getting ignored and servers going all out for large groups. So for happy hour - yes, full meal, no.
Mediterranean tests
I definitely recommend this place, particularly if you like tasty food and enjoy sampling a number of items. We were there with our family and enjoyed every dish. i recommend starting with a reasonable number of items, even if the waiter suggests more.
Great, overall
Really enjoyed everything about Aba: the food is good, the portions sizes are perfect for sharing, the atmosphere is nice. I like that they have a patio which is nice and heated in the winter. The patio feels more spacey vs the indoors dining area -which is way too close and claustrophobic for me. The service is great too, with the right balance of attention. Will be back in warmer weather.
Not worth the hype
Aba is not worth the hype. My friend and I tried for months to get reservations so we were really looking forward to it. We were very disappointed. The waiter took our drink order and recommended two plates per guest. After delivering the wine and taking our order, he disappeared. We asked bussers to refill our water and take away plates. The chicken kebab was overly salted, the cauliflower kebab bland, the warm Brussels came cold, and the pumpkin hummus was just okay. We would have ordered more wine and tried dessert but our waiter never returned. We asked a hostess for boxes and our check. That’s when the waiter reappeared asking if we wanted anything else. Just the check, please. Won’t be back.
Delicious Mediterranean brunch
We had a delicious & reasonably priced brunch for 4 with excellent service and the food was amazing. Loved the atmosphere & vibe.
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
Just wanted to take a second to shout out the reviewer team. Even though they probably review hundreds of listings and bids a day, they still take the time to leave great comments and respond relatively quickly. Thanks!
Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Payouts Blocked Because of Sell Through Rate
Does anyone know how AT plans to handle cases where a seller is quitting the platform but has a sell through rate <25%? The error message I got said to fill more bids or find other ways to increase the rate.
Is AT really going to block sellers from withdrawing their money? Especially revenue made before the sell through rate was introduced??
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I will give you 50% of ALL of my PROFITS if you teach me how to make profits?
LOL. Thank you The New Yorker.
Appointment
Transferring reservations is not supported in AT. Why not just use the name in the AT screenshot?
Buyers interested in Bern's Steakhouse: PLEASE READ
Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
Congrats on 3 mil
🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🧨🧨🧨 now on to 30 mill!
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Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome
to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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