Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Lincolnwood

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1. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(8130)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 115 times today

Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights include 12-Hour Smoked Prime Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, and Wisconsin Fish Fry Friday.

2. Stefani Prime

4.8

Exceptional(2283)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lincolnwood

Booked 47 times today

Stefani Prime (Italian) brings Chicago dining; experience to Lincolnwood in a modern and comfortable environment. It offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. More than just a steakhouse, the name Stefani Prime is a nod to offering the best of everything from premium fare to top notch service. Stefani Prime is a collaborative effort between famed restaurateur Phil Stefani, wife Karen (owner of Inspired Catering & Events), and their children Gina and Anthony, the next generation of the Stefani restaurant group. Right off the Edens expressway, Stefani Prime is the ideal meeting place where the North Shore meets the city with guests enjoying a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges.

3. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1575)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 12 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

4. Libertad

4.7

Exceptional(3206)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Skokie

Booked 12 times today

Libertad is a casual, chef-driven neighborhood restaurant featuring Latin American inspired cuisine.Executive Chef Mark Mendez, whose experience includes Chicago’s most notable restaurants, pairs bold and exciting flavors for a seasonal menu of small plates ideal for sharing and experiencing the diverse mosaic of the countries that make up Latin America.Noted mixologist Ziyad Asrar has put together a fun and creative cocktail menu while Sommelier Shebnem Ince compiled a succinct wine list that complements the menu with by the glass and bottle selections.You'll quickly find that Libertad personifies the true neighborhood restaurant - a place you want and can dine at all the time because it's welcoming, relaxing and offers a menu so good it's hard to choose. The answer to that dilemma? Visit often.

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5. Farm Bar - Ravenswood

4.6

Exceptional(243)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Lincoln Square

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to Farm Bar, your neighborhood farm-to-table destination in Ravenswood and Lakeview. We bring the best of Midwestern fare to your plate, using ingredients from our own Brown Dog Farm in Wisconsin. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, we’ve got something for everyone.Enjoy juicy burgers, crispy cheese curds, and fresh seasonal dishes that highlight the bounty of the Midwest, paired with a handcrafted cocktail or a perfectly selected glass of wine.When the weather’s fine, head upstairs to ARRIBA, our rooftop margarita bar with Latin-inspired snacks and great views.We're also committed to sustainability with digital menus linked via QR codes at each table.As of July 1, 2024, The Chicago City Council mandated a steep increase in hourly wages for food service teams. In order to meet this added cost, we've added a voluntary 3% COB fee to our checks. We can remove this fee upon request. Let’s eat, drink, and connect at Farm Bar and ARRIBA!

6. EJ's Place

4.8

Exceptional(1737)

Price: Expensive

• American • Skokie

Booked 42 times today

Owner, EJ Lenzi, and managers bring over 100 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties. EJ's Place serves only the best, from their family to yours.

7. Kie-Gol-Lanee

4.8

Exceptional(178)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Uptown

Booked 4 times today

Opened in 2016, this Uptown Mexican eatery continues to gather accolades, including a spot on The New York Times' recommendations "36 hours in Chicago" and four straight years of being a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant right up to the present.An immersive experience of Oaxacan cuisine featuring layudas (a.k.a. Mexican pizza), tamales oaxaqueños, enchiladas de mole, cornish hen and tacos de birria just to name a few. Their selection of margaritas made with homemade agua frescas with no artificial syrups and mimosas on the weekends is a must! Diners know to leave room too for the Oaxacan nicuatole (a flavored flan) and tres leches cake.Kie-Gol-Lanee comes from the Zapotec dialect meaning "Piedra Antigua" (old stone). Its Spanish version "Quiegolani" is the name of a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, where the owners and siblings are from. Maria and Reynel Mendoza run this operation with their spouses, Leo and Sandra, whose mission is to preserve their family’s original recipes.

8. Anteprima

4.8

Exceptional(3539)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Andersonville

Booked 10 times today

Anteprima is a neighborhood gem, known for its authentic Italian cooking. The restaurant gets high praise for its delicious dishes, great service, and lively atmosphere. It's a neighborhood staple, with frequent returns from patrons. One reviewer even called it a 'neighborhood treasure'. With its consistently amazing food, warm service, and reasonable pricing, Anteprima is definitely a gem in Andersonville.

9. Tala House

4.9

Exceptional(154)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Andersonville

Booked 8 times today

At Tala House, we pride ourselves on offering a truly unforgettable culinary experience. Our dishes reflect a modern take on Chicago's melting pot of cultures where we celebrate our diversity and embrace flavors from around the globe. From locally sourced ingredients to unique flavor combinations, be ready to discover Tala’s story: cooking with no boundaries.

10. Cafe Touche

4.8

Exceptional(1410)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Edison Park

Booked 25 times today

A Classic French Bistro in the heart of Edison Park has been a dream of Executive Chef and owner Joe Calabrese for several years. Joe was professionally trained at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America located in Hyde Park, New York. Before opening his other restaurant, Zia’s Trattoria (located one block west of Café Touché at 6699 N. Northwest Highway) in 1997, he was sharpening his professional – and knife – skills at several well-respected Chicago dining establishments including Ambria, Spiagia, Un Grand Cafe and the Park Hyatt. Joe lives in Park Ridge, a few short miles from the restaurants, so expet to see him in both restaurants assuring a quality experience for his customers. On days off, Joe can be found at home with his wife, Mary Kay and their 3 boys. Reservations by phone: 773-775-0909. The only reservation restrictions are on Friday and Saturday, parties of five or more only. Café Touché is located at 6731 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago (Edison Park), I

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Scottvip
Chicago / Illinois •109 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Always a great experience build on food, service, and ambience. The North Woods for the North Shore.
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L. Woods Tap and Pine LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Lincolnwood
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4.7
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Megvip
Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
5.0
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Stefani Prime is fantastic. There were seven of us celebrating a birthday and we all agreed- the food was excellent, service was excellent and a great atmosphere. Great for date night as well as a night out with friends.
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Stefani PrimePrice: Expensive• Steak• Lincolnwood
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Brendan
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Really great cheese curds, the rest of the brunch was great too, loved the aioli
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Farm Bar - RavenswoodPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Lincoln Square
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4.6
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kennethvip
Chicago / Illinois •112 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Appetizers- Shrimp and the crab stuffed peppers were amazingly good! Also, branzino and short ribs were delicious as well. We didnt like the special drink, but besides that the food was great. Service was on point as well. The only thing we dont like about Libertad is you come away smelling like the you were in the kitchen, because in a way you are. Restaurant needs to find a way to keep the smoke from the kitchen out of the restaurant. Dinner was also very pricey. But we will definitely go back
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LibertadPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Skokie
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4.7
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Carltonvip
Chicago / Illinois •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Honestly, one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The mushroom omelette was absolute perfection! And I do mean- perfect!! The service, the vibe, all of it - outstanding!!
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EdenPrice: Expensive• American• Avondale
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4.8

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186 restaurants available nearby

1. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

2. Stefani Prime

3. Eden

4. Libertad

5. Farm Bar - Ravenswood

6. EJ's Place

7. Kie-Gol-Lanee

8. Anteprima

9. Tala House

10. Cafe Touche

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