Experience the Vibrant Flavors of Eritrea at Red Sea Restaurant
Located in the heart of Rogers Park, we strive to bring you the best of the vibrant, traditional cuisine of Eritrea in. Red Sea Restaurant specializes in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customer favorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming setting that you, your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are in the mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some old favorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service will leave you truly satisfied. Red Sea Restaurant dishes are free from artificial coloring, flavoring and preservatives. We use vegetable oil in all vegetarian dishes. With a passion for food excellence, our lunch and dinner entrees and full bar selection offer a diverse range of choices for any taste. In addition to the restaurant, we offer full service catering, specializing in private parties, weddings, corporate events and more. Red Sea Restaurant can accommodate up to 100 guests for any event.
The Red Sea and Eritrea: A Brief Overview
The Red Sea, also known as the Eritrean Sea, is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, located between Africa and Asia. It has a surface area of about 438,000 km2, a length of 2250 km, and a maximum depth of 2211 m. The Red Sea is underlain by the Red Sea Rift, which is part of the Great Rift Valley. It is known for its extensive shallow shelves, marine life, and coral reefs, and is the world's northernmost tropical sea. Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in East Africa with a total area of approximately 117,600 km2. It is bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, and it has an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The name Eritrea is based on the Greek name for the Red Sea (Erythra Thalassa). The nation is multi-ethnic, with nine recognized ethnic groups in a population of around six million
