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
TO SHARE
• 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.
• Mussels 22
White wine, herbs, saffron broth.
SOUP BOWLS
• Ramen 20
Pork broth, chicken broth, caramelized pork belly.
• Fish soup 16
Red snapper, veloute vegetables.
DESSERTS
• BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE 14
• TIRAMISU 14
The Dinner
TO SHARE
• 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 26
Chive pesto, arugula, fresh truffle.
• Mussels 22
White wine, herbs, saffron broth.
• Patatas Bravas 16
Fried potatoes three ways, spicy yogurt, fried garlic-parsley.
• Oyster mushrooms 20
Wine, parsley, miso-yogurt, cheese, caramelized hazelnuts.
• FRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAK 16
Feta cheese, truffle, turmeric cream.
• Empanadas 20
Braised lamb, tomato pepper relish, greek yogurt.
• Beef Skewers 22
Grilled beef loin, marinated in black truffle vinaigrette.
LARGE PLATES
• Short Rib Orzo 35
Braised short ribs, 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.
• Fish soup 22
Red snapper, veloute vegetables.
• Sea Bass 65
Grilled whole, wild caught.
SIDE PLATES
• Grilled brocollini 8
• Potato/truffle mousse 10
• Trahana mousse 8
DESSERTS
• BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE 14
• TIRAMISU 14
The Bar menu
TAMA COCKTAILS
• COFFEE & CIGARETTES 17
Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, AAegean sea salt.
• CHERI CHERI LADY 16
Gin, maraschino, lemon, mint syrup.
• 13 JAMETTI 16
Vodka, lemon, orange bitters, salt tincture.
• ELVIRA HANCOCK 17
Mezcal, lime, agave nectar, salt powder.
• TWO SMOKING BARRELS 17
Bourbon, salers aperitif, rosso vermouth.
• CRIMSON PEAK 17
Pepper infused gin, citrus, celery salt.
• SHE IS LIKE A RAINBOW 12
Coconut, strawberry, lime, ginger beer. Add spirit of choice +4
RED WINES
• "Young vines" 16/75
2022 Thymiopoulos, Xinomavro / Naoussa / Greece.
• "Klima" 16/75
2022 Karavitakis, Kotsifali-Mavrotragano / Crete / Greece.
• "Komsos" 17/80
2022 Komsos, Liatiko / Crete / Greece.
WHITE WINES
• "Atma" 16/75
2023 Thymiopoulos, Xinomavro-Malagouzia / Naoussa / Greece.
• "Atma" 16/75
2023 Thymiopoulos, Assyrtiko / Naoussa / Greece.
• "RHOMBUS" 16/80
2021 Gentilini, Robola / Kefalonia / Greece.
• LUNA DI PONCA 110
2019 Collio / Italy.
ROSE WINES
• "APLA" 14/65
2022 Oenops, Xinomavro-Mavroudi-Limniona / Prosotsani / Greece.
SPARKLING WINES
• "KTIMA SPYROPOULOS" 17/76
2022 Spyropoulos, Brut, Moschofilero / Greece.
• "TISSOT BUGEY" 17/76
2019 Dry Brut Rose, Altesse / France.
• "VEUVE CLIQUOT" 132
NV CHAMPAGNE / France.
BEERS
• Yellow donkey 8
ALE, Santorini / Greece
• Lazy ass 8
Lager, Santorini / Greece







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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