Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Des Plaines

I’ve been a fan of this place for years and love celebrating special occasions here. The food, service, and overall experience are usually fantastic and a good value. However, after today’s visit, I recommend reconsidering if you plan to dine here with a larger group. We were a party of eight, and the seating was extremely tight—not just at our table but in how closely spaced the tables are from one another. It was uncomfortable having to constantly shift chairs or stand up to let other guests pass. While everything else was top-notch, the cramped seating definitely detracted from the experience. I expected more thoughtfulness in accommodating larger groups for such an upscale restaurant. That said, if you’re dining solo, as a couple, or with a small party, you’ll likely have a fantastic time. I hope Hugo’s reconsiders their seating for larger groups because today could have easily gone from simply a good experience to a truly excellent one.

Everything was great we were seated right away, our server was on top of his game. And we went with the turkey special for Thanksgiving and it did not disappoint. The turkey was an ample amount, mashed potatoes and stuffing were phenomenal in the pie at the end was a large piece. The server was amazing very attentive and constantly checking on us. The restaurant is a little pricey but well worth it. 

We eat here for special occasions, and have enjoyed our meals every time. We started with the jumbo crab claws which were fabulous, then moved to our main course. I had the traditional Turkey dinner, with stuffing, rice and mashed potatoes. The turkey was so moist, my knife just slid through it without any effort. My family had fish, which was good, but not as good as my meal. Pumpkin cheesecake was for dessert. It was the perfect end to a perfect meal.

Always a good time. Tried the wings for the first time. Phenomenal

The food was amazing as always but what really stood out was our server, Andrew provided such great customer service! Always checking in and with a smile! Made the whole experience wonderful!