Aba takes its name from the Hebrew word for father, applied here to a Mediterranean menu filtered through Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's California-influenced approach. The South Congress space was designed by Lettuce Entertain You's internal design team to evoke a Mediterranean summer, with rooms that include a full outdoor patio and a semi-private mezzanine level for larger groups.
The a la carte menu centers on dishes like Smoky Garlic Hummus, Whipped Feta Spread, Hamachi, and Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, with Frozen Greek Yogurt for dessert. The bar program is built around spirits and rare wines from lesser-known Mediterranean regions rather than the usual names.
The restaurant has drawn attention for its atmosphere alongside more mixed reactions to service and consistency, with regulars and first-time visitors often walking away with different impressions of the same room.
The a la carte menu centers on dishes like Smoky Garlic Hummus, Whipped Feta Spread, Hamachi, and Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, with Frozen Greek Yogurt for dessert. The bar program is built around spirits and rare wines from lesser-known Mediterranean regions rather than the usual names.
The restaurant has drawn attention for its atmosphere alongside more mixed reactions to service and consistency, with regulars and first-time visitors often walking away with different impressions of the same room.