Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Winnetka

One of my all-time favorite restaurants, Ron of Japan - Northbrook, has regained my trust as a great choice for special events or a terrific meal out with friends. A few years back, I had a couple disappointing meals and was really concerned that things were not headed in the right direction. However, I've been back several times during the last year and I'm truly happy to say that things have gotten back to where they were years ago when the food was amazing, the service great, and the opportunity to meet people while sharing a table has never been better. As a vegetarian, my food choices are a bit limited, but the tofu shitake dinner is a reliable choice. The egg-sauce, which I ask to be liberally added to every dish, is amazing. Perhaps more importantly, unlike in years past, I had no problem last night getting refills on drinks, asking for chopsticks, or any other requests. While unintrusive, the waitstaff was attentive and available. My friend's steak and shrimp were apparently good enough that he finished everything, including desert - not an easy feat. Seriously, this is a great place to share with friends and colleagues and they seem to be hitting on all cylinders again. I'm really happy for the comeback (even if their prices went up a bit). A++

Excellent experience. Food and service were great. A little on the pricey side...but would come back again.

The lobster roll (Manhattan-style) with butter was fantastic. Ditto the shrimp tacos. Our 6pm reservation had at least six tables with pre-K kids but that wasn't an issue. Highly recommend.

Wildfire is our favorite and our server Lainey was wonderful. The petit filet trio is the best. Thank you wonderful dinner with family.

We were a group of 6 attending for a birthday celebration. The food was good. WE had ordered salads and entrees to share and they all came at the same time. Would have liked the salads prior to the entrees and sides being served.