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A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL restaurant
1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL
4.4
Awesome(6394)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oak Lawn
Booked 125 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.
A photo of Toast It IZ restaurant
2. Toast It IZ
4.4
Awesome(211)
Price: Expensive
• American • Evergreen Park
Booked 30 times today
Toast It Iz is located near a retail complex in the wealthy Evergreen Park neighborhood. Toast It IZ combines the heart and soul of Southern and Creole-inspired cuisine with a dash of the downtown atmosphere. You may thank the restaurant's breakfast and brunch menu for establishing an enduring dining memory with dishes like gumbo grits and fried catfish, banana pudding waffles, lollipop lamb chops, pancakes it iz!, and mimosa towers.
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3. Ken's on Western
4.8
Exceptional(434)
Price: Moderate
• American • Burbank
Booked 21 times today
Ken's on Western is a cozy, intimate spot that's perfect for special occasions. Known for its classic favorites and nostalgic atmosphere, it's a place where family and friends gather for great food and service. Reviewers rave about the excellent food and service, and the fact that it's a great neighborhood spot makes it ideal for special events. Plus, the live music adds an extra touch of fun!
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4. Bella Mia
4.8
Exceptional(2270)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Midlothian
Booked 26 times today
Bella Mia is a top pick for special occasions, as described by guests in their reviews. Many guests have celebrated anniversaries and birthdays there, praising the restaurant's warm ambiance and excellent service. The food, from Italian specialties to steaks and chops, is also highly rated. The staff goes the extra mile to make every visit special, even placing a taller candle on the table to signify special occasions.
A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orland Park, IL restaurant
5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orland Park, IL
4.4
Awesome(6213)
Price: Moderate
• American • Orland Park
Booked 83 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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6. Primal Cut Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(3212)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tinley Park
Booked 47 times today
WE WILL BE CLOSED JAN 1- JAN 3ALL PARTIES OVER 4 MUST CALL15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD FOR RESERVATIONS ALL GUEST MUST BE PRESENT TO BE SEATED- NO EXCEPTIONS2 HOUR SEATINGSRESEVATION RECOMMENDEDPLEASE REMEMBER ALL CHILDREN AND INFANTS COUNT AS A SEAT3.5% Service Charge on all credit and debit Cards18% GRAT ON ALL PARTIES UNDER 6 PEOPLE. 20% GRAT. ON ALL PARTIES OVER 6 PEOPLEWE WILL BE CLOSED JANUARY 1st thru JANUARY 3rd
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7. Maple Tree Inn
4.8
Exceptional(4646)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Homewood
Booked 48 times today
Maple Tree Inn was awarded the very prestigious honor of being named in the Top 50 Southern Restaurants In America by OpenTable in 2018. We are proud to announce that the Maple Tree Inn has permanently relocated to Homewood, IL. We have maintained almost 100% of our staff and they have made the move with us. We are still committed to the art of Cajun/Creole cooking & maintaining our status as the first and longest-running Cajun/Creole restaurant in Chicagoland. We are featuring a menu of our signature dishes including our Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, Country Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, and many more! We have boutique wines on draft, signature hand crafted cocktails, and an impressive craft beer list. Our hand crafted, premium cocktail menu highlights the very best of our repertoire. We look forward to hosting you & providing you with all the comforts of New Orleans, just a little closer to home.
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8. Osteria Ottimo
4.8
Exceptional(2633)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Orland Park
Booked 46 times today
You’ve never tasted Italian food like this before. Pasta made by hand every morning; fruits and vegetables sourced from a local farmer - just for us; fresh fish flown in daily and our meats aged to mouth-watering perfection. We have taken old school Italian and added a modern twist.
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9. Francesca's Vicinato
4.8
Exceptional(1612)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Palos Hills
Booked 24 times today
Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.
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10. Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine
4.6
Exceptional(1238)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oak Lawn
Booked 20 times today
For outstanding Italian cuisine, look no further than Palermo's 95th. This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone, the family tradition still continues thru their sons, Anthony and William. Sherman Kaplen of WBBM radio says, "Palermo's 95th is a true diamond among the southwest side Italian restaurants!" The grilled shrimp and calamari and the 8-finger cavetelli are outstanding. Plus check out their extensive wine and martini list. Featured on WTTW Check Please!
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  • Faith
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I really enjoyed this establishment and I will be back. Food was great and service was as well! 💗
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    Toast It IZPrice: Expensive• American• Evergreen Park
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    4.4
  • Colleen
    Indiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Ken’s never disappoints always good food and a great restaurant.
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    Ken's on WesternPrice: Moderate• American• Burbank
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    4.8
  • Nancy
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We brought our two grandsons (ages 5 and 3) to the Walnut Room in Chicago on 1/3/2025, to experience the holiday decor. The "fairies" circulating around to each table were so engaging while chatting with our grandsons, and explaining how to "make a wish". Our server was very friendly and efficient, even under the pressure of a very busy day at the restaurant. The food was very good, and I was pleasantly surprised to see kids menu items available, which our grandsons thoroughly enjoyed. Two small glitches. . 1. Upon arrival, there were soiled napkins/food items on the floor next to one of the chairs at our table. I was disappointed at that mess. One of the "fairies" noticed this mess and got the staff to clean it up and 2. Our cocktails were served AFTER our food arrived. Despite these two small glitches, we had a wonderful time together, and on the way home, our 5 year old grandson told us he had the BEST DAY ever.
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    The Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.6
  • Beth
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My fish entree was excellent, vegetables great but the potatoes were not good. We had a table in the bar, which was great and the noise level was fine.
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn
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    4.4
  • Julie
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 27, 2024
    We celebrated my husband's birthday at Bella Mia. Everything was perfect! The appetizers and food were delicious, and the portions were large. The service was fantastic, and the restaurant was nicely decorated for Christmas. We will for sure go back again!
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    Bella MiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midlothian
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    4.8

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