Best Casual Restaurants in Buffalo Grove

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1. Saranello's

4.6

Exceptional(5540)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wheeling

Booked 44 times today

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy's culture, Executive Chef Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, as well as prime steaks and fresh fish dishes to the table.Feel the energy while dining in a casual and rustic 6700-square-foot setting. Dine at natural reclaimed wood tables with seating for 175, surrounded by inviting darker woods, exposed brick and beams, subtle filament lighting, and accented with muted chocolate and caramel tones throughout.

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2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, IL

4.6

Exceptional(6329)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wheeling

Booked 77 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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3. Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4.6

Exceptional(822)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wheeling

Booked 29 times today

We are entering a new age for bourbon and beer drinkers as the many different varieties are readily available for your enjoyment here at Spears. Our cocktails are prepared by our incredibly knowledgeable bartenders who know all about the process of making, mixing, and drinking your next high quality beverage. Spears has American roots where the best Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer meet and await to delight you!

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4. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kildeer, IL

4.6

Exceptional(1390)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kildeer

Booked 104 times today

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5. Jameson's Charhouse - Arlington Heights

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4.7

Exceptional(1726)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Arlington Heights

Booked 12 times today

## Jameson's Charhouse: Where Quality Meets Comfort Step into Jameson's Charhouse and experience a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds and warms your soul. Our family-owned steakhouse has been a cornerstone of Arlington Heights since 1990, offering prime cuts of steak, fresh seafood, and delectable dishes that cater to every palate. Our warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with elegant brick and wood-trimmed details, sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a casual dinner with friends, or simply seeking a satisfying meal, Jameson's Charhouse welcomes you with open arms. Our menu boasts a symphony of flavors, featuring perfectly grilled steaks, juicy burgers, crisp salads, and mouthwatering seafood creations. Each dish is crafted with the finest ingredients and prepared with meticulous care, ensuring a culinary masterpiece with every bite. Beyond the exceptional food, Jameson's Charhouse is renowned for its exceptional service. Our friendly and attentive staff is dedicated to exceeding your expectations, ensuring your comfort and satisfaction throughout your dining experience. Join us at Jameson's Charhouse and discover a haven of culinary excellence where quality meets comfort. Let us create memories that will linger long after your last bite.

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6. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Lincolnshire

4.6

Exceptional(2959)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lincolnshire

Booked 25 times today

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story. We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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7. Boston Fish Market - Wheeling

4.5

Awesome(1187)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Wheeling

Booked 23 times today

Boston Fish Market’s menu features only the freshest seafood available. In addition to serving great food, Boston Fish Market processes hundreds of thousands of pounds of fish per week for some of the nation's top food distributors.

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8. Big Bowl-Lincolnshire

4.7

Exceptional(2912)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Lincolnshire

Booked 62 times today

Using the freshest and highest quality ingredients and starting fromscratch are the only ways to authentically prepare Asian cuisine.At Big Bowl, we make our own curries and roast our own chiliesand spices, which are ground daily to prepare a variety of oursignature dishes. Our menu features Chinese favorites like KungPao Chicken, Prime Beef & Broccoli, Sweet & Sour PineappleShrimp, along with Thai specialties like Panang Curry Chicken, Vegetable & Tofu PadThai and Red Hot Pepper Chicken Noodles. Whether its sweet orspicy, rice or noodles, Chinese or Thai that you are craving, ourmenu has it all.

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9. Agio Italian Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1466)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palatine

Booked 25 times today

A truly authentic Italian Restaurant, Agio Italian Bistro in Palatine is your place to unwind and relax after along day in adult setting that’s perfect for a romantic dinner or catching up with friends.The menu features fine Italian dishes with traditional pastas, meat and fresh fish. The centerpiece of the dining room features a wine room with 3000 premium bottles of wine.Available for private parties, business events and family gatherings Come enjoy lunch or dinner and a fine bottle of wine in our elegant dining room or intimate outdoor patio.

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10. Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine

4.8

Exceptional(20)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Deer Park

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Mother's Apron (“eomma-ui apchima” in Korean), where the spirit of maternal cooking thrives. In many cultures, mothers pass down cherished recipes, embodying traditions and flavors that nurture familial heritage. In Korean culture, "hand taste" (“sonmat”) captures the unique touch that comes from a cook’s skill and love.With this in mind, the partners of Mother's Apron aim to deliver an exceptional Korean culinary experience that evokes the warmth of mom's cooking.With over 30 years in the restaurant industry, we proudly introduce ourselves as pioneers of Korean BBQ in the greater Chicagoland area, led by our esteemed founder, a local icon known as the godmother of Korean cuisine. Our journey redefines Korean dining through authentic flavors and unmatched hospitality. Join us to savor our signature dishes and discover why we are celebrated as a culinary legacy.

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TonyVIP
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We had a party of four on a Thursday night and the restaurant was mostly empty except for a large birthday party in a semi private area. Our server Carla was very attentive with checking up on us occasionally to see if we needed anything. She was also attentive in refilling the water glasses. The taste and temperature of the food was excellent. We were quite full after our main meal and kindly declined dessert. Overall it was a great experience and dinner.
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Saranello'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wheeling
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4.6
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CasieVIP
San Diego •97 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our second time eating at a CH and I’m so impressed. It has a huge menu which is often a problem but not here - everything we’ve had (in two different places) has been great and both time we had 6 people. I wish they’d continue expanding west into San Diego!!! It would be an instant hit.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kildeer, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Kildeer
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4.6
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MatthewVIP
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Alex was a fantastic server who was very attentive to our needs.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Wheeling
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4.6
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JillVIP
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The waitress was wonderful; very attentive, thoughtful and efficient. The food was delicious.
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Spears Bourbon Burgers & BeerPrice: Moderate• American• Wheeling
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4.6
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KenVIP
Chicago / Illinois •61 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
The service and food and drink is always excellent! We love this place and always go there on Xmas Eve. They do a masterful job seating a packed house. This year we were put in the back room where the ambiance is a little less cheerful as the rest of the restaurant. But we will be back!
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Jameson's Charhouse - Arlington HeightsPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Arlington Heights
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4.7

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59 restaurants available nearby

1. Saranello's

2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, IL

3. Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kildeer, IL

5. Jameson's Charhouse - Arlington Heights

6. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Lincolnshire

7. Boston Fish Market - Wheeling

8. Big Bowl-Lincolnshire

9. Agio Italian Bistro

10. Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine

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