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06/21/2026
Happy Father’s Day! The Nile is proud to be a father/son operation for 35 years!
If your barbecue plans got rained out this evening, come let us grill you up some shish kabab beef or lamb chops!
06/19/2026
This weekends special is a whole roasted branzino stuffed w/ a tomato, ginger, garlic, jalapeño, parsley, & lemon salsa, served w/ sayadieh rice & topped with/ slivered almonds.
Available for dine in & carry out all weekend.
06/11/2026
This weekend we’re bring in some seasonal Molokhia, or “ Egyptian spinach,” for our special. Served over our yellow rice, topped with chicken quarters, and spiced with garlic and coriander.
Available for dine in and carry out all weekend starting Friday at 5pm.
06/07/2026
See how we build a family-sized veggie maklouba for one of our caterings!
We offer vegetarian maklouba daily and cycle through a maklouba meat selection of either chicken, braised beef short rib, or braised lamb shoulder.
05/28/2026
Happy National Hamburger Day!
Our onion rings are a recipe that originated from one of our founders first restaurants, the Skewer Deli. We’re excited to bring this recipe from the 70’s out of retirement for a few days for you!
05/22/2026
Braised lamb, yogurt-sauced rice, and toasted almonds, all on a shrak flatbread.
05/16/2026
Come enjoy this lovely weekend weather with us🩵
04/30/2026
The Sheikh el Mahshi is back this weekend!
Potato & squash stuffed w/ minced lamb, beef, onions, & pine nuts, roasted in tomato sauce, & served over basmati rice.
04/23/2026
Returning this weekend is our Roasted Cornish Hen!
A whole Cornish hen over a bed of snow pea basmati rice and topped with toasted pine nuts.
Served from Friday at 5pm through Sunday evening, while supplies last.
Available for dine in and carry out.
Address
1162 East 55th Street
Chicago, IL
60615
For the Middle Eastern restaurant, take public transportation to the East 55th Street station on the Metra Electric line. The restaurant is a short walk east from the station. If driving, there is street parking available on nearby streets.
For the Mediterranean restaurant, take public transportation to the East 55th Street and South Hyde Park Boulevard bus stop on the 6 or X28 bus lines. The restaurant is a short walk west from the bus stop. If driving, there is street parking available on nearby streets.
For the family-style restaurant, take public transportation to the East 55th Street and South Woodlawn Avenue bus stop on the 171 or 172 bus lines. The restaurant is a short walk east from the bus stop. If driving, there is street parking available on nearby streets.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 10pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 9pm |
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What people say
The Nile of Hyde Park is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant that offers an exceptional dining experience. The restaurant has a family-style atmosphere, making it perfect for groups or families. The food is simply delicious, with a wide range of options to choose from. The crispy skin salmon over ginger and pepper infused basmati rice topped with a tomato, parsley, garlic, ginger, and pepper salsa and shrimp is one of the standout dishes on the menu.
The Nile of Hyde Park has been recognized as one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Chicago by Eater. This recognition is well-deserved as the restaurant consistently delivers high-quality food and excellent service.
In addition to their regular menu, The Nile of Hyde Park also offers seasonal specials like their Steak in a Sack which is a family classic that's definitely worth checking out. And if you're looking for lunch options, they have recently added lunch service back into their schedule from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm every day.
Despite recent tragic news about the loss of one of their beloved servers Korina, The Nile of Hyde Park continues to provide excellent service and delicious food. Her family is trying to raise money to help with her funeral and for her two young children that she leaves behind. If you have a few extra dollars please consider donating.
Overall, The Nile of Hyde Park is an outstanding Middle Eastern restaurant that should be on everyone's list when visiting Chicago.