LÝRA
Justin Proctor · 132 Google reviewsLÝRA — clean, consistent mediterranean in Fulton Market. The atmosphere does most of the heavy lifting. Cocktails here aren't an afterthought. Christina Huynh: "The Greek roasted crispy half chicken was excellent: flavorful, juicy, and tender" [$$$$]
What 2,409 diners keep saying
What 2,409 diners keep saying
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“Came in without a reservation on a Saturday at noon so we sat at the bar to have some cocktails. Didn't realize this place isn't just a restaurant bar but with Nicholas as the mixologist we were treated to absolutely delicious handmade and muddled cocktails! The strawberry spritz was my fave and so fresh with added mint. Definitely would return here again just for the meticulously made drinks! The Lebanese salad was also the best thing I had to eat all weekend. Fresh and beautifully made.”
“Nicholas at Naia was fantastic! He made the experience really fun and welcoming, and his cocktails were excellent. The mojito was fresh and perfectly balanced, and the Old Fashioned was one of the best my husband has had. Great service, great drinks, and a great atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!”
“Come and see Nicholas at the bar! He was amazing! Attention to detail while making our drinks! Chefs kiss...used tweezers when placing the straw in our drinks!!!”
“Stopped at the bar for some cocktails and appetizers, and Nicholas was fantastic!”
“My server Rudy C was very friendly and attentive. He gave me the best recommendations the food was excellent. Thanks King 👑”
“Great food and service , nice ambiance. Server very informative and helpfully . Overall great dinning experience.”
“The atmosphere was fantastic, and our server, Nicole, was outstanding. She offered perfect recommendations and attentive service, making our visit truly enjoyable. The food was absolutely delicious, and I would definitely recommend this restaurant!”
“We had Nicole and she was an amazing server and it was awesome!! 10/10 will be going back!”
“My date and I visited Lyra as part of Restaurant Week 2026. I had never been to this restaurant but was excited to try it because I enjoy Greek food. Lyra delivered an amazing experience - from the food to the ambiance to the service. Everything was top notch! The food: 1. Saganaki - impressed they lit it table side and it was not too salty. 2. Grilled Octopus - well seasoned and a generous portion. 3. Tuna tartar - tuna was fresh and perfect level of heat. 4. Greek salad - no lettuce, a large chunk of feta, and a nice hit of acidity. 5. Deconstructed pistatsio - it has a deeply flavorful bechamel sauce and filled me up. 6. Alaskan halibut - light, flaky, and the exact counter point to the pistatsio (because my date was looking for a lighter entree). 7. Orange syrup cake - nice citrus and light (much needed after eating the pistatsio). 8. Chocolate cake - rich, decadent, and dense (paired well with my date’s fish entree). The dining room is elegant, comfortable, and imbued with a golden glow from their choice of fabrics and lighting. And the ambiance is lively and energetic. We had an absolutely great waiter who was prompt and efficient but never pushy. I had no problems ordering from the Restaurant Week menu, the “golden hour” menu, and their regular menu. If you do go during the “golden hour” (their happy hour), then you will probably get a better deal on their cocktails than ordering the drink pairing. You should absolutely try this restaurant for Restaurant Week.”
“Really nice upscale modern Greek inspired restaurant in Chicago. We paid a visit here on our travels through Chicago and were pleasantly surprised. Would definitely recommend this place as it has above average food and service with a really nice upscale vibe as well.”
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