Green Tea Japanese Restaurant
Lincoln Park, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Green Tea Japanese Restaurant is a practical Lincoln Park pick for a casual Japanese meal when ease matters more than ceremony. It is better suited to low-pressure dates, weeknight dinners, or small groups than to a major celebration. Cross-shop Sushi Para II for another casual sushi option, S.K.Y. for broader contemporary dining, and Esmé when the meal needs to feel like the event.
About Green Tea Japanese Restaurant
Is Green Tea Japanese Restaurant in Chicago worth considering? Read it as a practical choice: a Chicago restaurant with casual dress and daily hours that begin at 11:30 AM and extend into the evening. It suits an easygoing meal when simple planning matters more than a heavily staged special-occasion experience.
Use it for an easy meal, not a major celebration
Green Tea Japanese Restaurant is easier to frame as a direct Chicago choice than as a destination built around ceremony or spectacle.
If your decision depends on exact menu details, service format, accessibility, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or reservations, check with the restaurant directly before going. For basic planning, the dress code is casual and hours begin at 11:30 AM daily.
The decision comes down to ambition versus ease
Green Tea Japanese Restaurant works well as a practical Chicago option when the known facts are enough for your plan: casual dress and daily posted hours. Monday through Wednesday hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM and 4:30–9:30 PM; Thursday and Friday run 11:30 AM–3 PM and 4:30–10 PM; Saturday is 11:30 AM–10 PM; and Sunday is 11:30 AM–9 PM.
If you are comparing possibilities, keep the comparison simple. S.K.Y. Esmé, Sushi Para II, Bar Esmé, and Mon Ami Gabi may be other names to weigh depending on the kind of outing you want. Green Tea Japanese Restaurant is best approached as an easy Chicago option rather than a showpiece meal, with its clearest appeal being ease of planning.
Planning details
- Location
- 2336 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- greenteachicago.com
- Phone
- +17738838812
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Green Tea reads as a neighborhood sushi spot that prioritizes familiarity and steady execution over formal theatrics. The dining room is positioned for accessibility rather than tasting-menu ceremony, and the restaurant occupies the mid-market tier where consistency matters most. Atmosphere leans casual and unpretentious; the menu follows a recognizable Japanese sequence that signals a comfortable, reliable meal rather than a high-stakes culinary event. Regulars and nearby residents are the natural audience here, and the overall tone is relaxed and classic rather than experimental or ostentatious.
Best For
Green Tea is best when you want a dependable Japanese meal in Lincoln Park without the planning and price point of downtown omakase counters. It works well for low-key date nights and casual hangouts with friends who appreciate good maki and sashimi. The place sits squarely in the neighborhood restaurant tier, so it also suits repeat local dining and everyday dinners. If you seek a mid-market sushi experience, straightforward service, familiar courses, and a broad menu, this is the kind of spot that fits those needs.
Ordering Tips
Start simply: the menu follows the typical neighborhood-Japanese arc, so light starters such as edamame or miso are a sensible lead-in. Share a sashimi platter to sample texture and quality across fishes, then move to the kitchen’s signature rolls: the Chicago Spicy Crazy maki, Black Garlic Albacore maki and Dragon maki are highlighted preparations. This isn’t a tasting-menu counter, so you generally don’t need the advance planning that omakase requires; come ready to order a few plates to share and let the variety of maki and sashimi carry the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and inviting atmosphere with chic ambiance and moderate noise levels.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Omakase
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Chicago Spicy Crazy maki
- Black Garlic Albacore maki
- Dragon maki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2336 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How it compares for Chicago dinners
Sushi Para II is the closest comparison if the brief is casual Japanese in Chicago. Choose Green Tea Japanese Restaurant for a Lincoln Park meal that keeps planning simple; choose Sushi Para II if the group is specifically cross-shopping sushi and wants another low-pressure option.
S.K.Y. is the stronger pick for a more polished contemporary dinner at a known $$ positioning, especially when not everyone wants Japanese. Mon Ami Gabi is also more occasion-friendly if the group wants classic dining energy over a casual neighborhood Japanese meal.
For a splurge, Esmé sits in a different tier entirely at $$$$, with a Nordic-American, contemporary format that makes sense when dinner is the main event. Bar Esmé is the smarter backup when the group wants some of that Esmé orbit with a less formal feel. Green Tea Japanese Restaurant wins only when ease, location, and a relaxed Japanese dinner are the priorities.
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Compare Green Tea Japanese Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Tea Japanese Restaurant | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| Sushi Para II | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| S.K.Y. | Chicago | New American, Contemporary | $$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #892024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #1242023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended |
| Mon Ami Gabi | Chicago | , | , | 2025 OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants |
| Esmé | Chicago | Nordic-American, Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1602025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1952025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1682024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2022024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #126 |
| Bar Esmé | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Green Tea Japanese Restaurant?
How far ahead should I book Green Tea Japanese Restaurant?
For planning, use the posted hours: Green Tea Japanese Restaurant opens at 11:30 AM daily, with evening closing times ranging from 9 PM to 10 PM depending on the day.
Can Green Tea Japanese Restaurant accommodate groups?
What should a first-timer know about Green Tea Japanese Restaurant?
The most useful details are practical: Green Tea Japanese Restaurant is in Chicago, the dress code is casual, and the restaurant posts daily hours. Monday through Friday include a midday hours window and an evening hours window; Saturday and Sunday begin at 11:30 AM and continue into the evening.
What should I wear to Green Tea Japanese Restaurant?
Casual clothes are appropriate. The dress code for Green Tea Japanese Restaurant is casual.
