TÁMA is a votive (an offering or promise) for someone that requires help. A miracle. It is an act of love in its purest form – we believe that cooking for someone is another expression of this same love.
Our approach brings people together with shareable plates in a casual modern bistro with a union of Mediterranean, Asian, and South American traditions.
The menu will remain ingredient-curious; it will change often, according to components best sourced by seasonality, local markets, and our own imaginations.
The Lunch
• Focaccia 12
Frisee salad, manchego cheese/truffle ice cream.
• Rois stracciatella 22
Stracciatella cheese, apples, whipped honey, chili oil.
• GRILLED CABBAGE CAESAR 18
Cabbage, caesar dressing, crispy chorizo.
• BEEF CARPACCIO 24
Chive pesto, arugula, fresh truffle.
• THE BURGER 18
Chorizo mayo, caramelized onions.
• FRENCH FRIES 14
Garlic, parsley, parmesan.
• Empanadas 20
Braised lamb, tomato pepper relish, greek yogurt.
• Ramen 20
Pork broth, chicken broth, caramelized pork belly.
• Mussels 22
Saffron broth.
DESSERTS
• BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE 14
• TIRAMISU 14
The Dinner
• Focaccia 14
Frisee salad, manchego cheese/truffle ice cream.
• seabass crudo 26
Seabass, yuzu-chili, cara-cara gel.
• ROASTED BEETROOTS 18
Goat cheese, orange, caramelized hazelnuts.
• BEEF CARPACCIO 24
Chive pesto, arugula, fresh truffle.
• Mussels 22
Saffron broth.
• Patatas Bravas 16
Fried potato with spicy yogurt sauce.
• Oyster mushrooms 20
Garlic, wine, parsley, butter bean puree, caramelized hazelnuts.
• FRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAK 16
Feta, cheese, truffle butter, turmeric cream.
• Empanadas 20
Braised lamb, tomato pepper relish, greek yogurt.
• Beef Skewers 22
Beef loin marinated in black truffle vinaigrette, grilled, with shaved black truffle.
• Short Rib Orzo 35
Seared and braised short ribs on a bed of orzo pasta.
• GRILLED 1/2 AMISH CHICKEN 38
Trahana mousse.
• Wild mushroom agnolotti 28
Beurre blanc, spinach, lemon.
• 20 0Z BLACK ANGUS BONE-IN RIBEYE 78
Truffle potato mousse.
• LOBSTER SPAGHETTINI 50
Cherry tomato confit, herbs.
• Sea Bass 65
Grilled whole, wild caught.
DESSERTS
• BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE 14
• TIRAMISU 14
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A charming intimate restaurant
Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez merge Mediterranean traditions with South American and Asian ingredients.
meet our chefs
Avgeria Stapaki
Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez are motivated to share the traditions of their cultures, committing to their love of seafood, produce, terroir, and the unpredictable way they combine their visions into a single, creative harmony.
Adalberto Olaez
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+1 (312) 955-0212
Sunday - Monday closed
Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm