Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Elmwood Park

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1. The Little Gem Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1135)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 19 times today

The Little Gem Restaurant is a gem in Oak Park, known for its cozy atmosphere, great food, and exceptional service. Reviews rave about the 'great variety of brunch dishes', 'delicious' food, and the 'attentive service'. It's a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, often referred to as a 'hidden gem' and a 'go-to place'. The restaurant's live jazz and intimate ambiance make it an ideal spot for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends.

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

4.5

Awesome(4063)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Park

Booked 144 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.

3. Maya Del Sol

4.8

Exceptional(3806)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Oak Park

Booked 47 times today

*All online reservations will secure a table on the covered and heated portion of our patio. *All parties will have 90 minutes to enjoy themselves.*Parties are currently limited to 6 guests.*We are following local, state, and federal guidelines regarding COVID 19 restrictions, in addition to our own precautions. Visit mayadelsol.com for a full list of our COVID procedures.*We reserve the right to modify our policies without notice.

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4. Bub City - Rosemont

4.6

Exceptional(2138)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rosemont

Booked 52 times today

Lettuce Entertain You's Bub City is Chicagoland’s destination for barbecue, whiskey and live country music and is open for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and late night dining. The Southern spot offers more than 150 different whiskeys from well-known and independent distilleries throughout the country, and live country music. Join us for happy hour weekdays from 3:00 - 5:00!

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5. Hemmingway's Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1223)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 23 times today

At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients. The daily specials reflect the chef's love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East-coast seafood flown in from Boston daily, the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on Caussoulet beans.There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster.

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6. The Capital Grille - Rosemont/O’Hare

4.8

Exceptional(3171)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rosemont

Booked 30 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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7. Edelweiss Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(538)

Price: Moderate

• German • Norridge

Booked 10 times today

Edelweiss German-American Restaurant is one of Chicago’s favorite German restaurants. It has been a family-owned dining destination for over 30 years.The menu features an impressive array of traditional, well-crafted German specialties along with classics like the American steak, chicken and seafood dishes. A gluten free menu and kids menu are also available. We offer 16 beers on tap as well as a variety of craft and international beers, wine and schnapps. Our bar area is an excellent venue to watch sports and play the slot machines while enjoying our daily bar and menu specials.Patio is first come first serve, please call the restaurant to book this reservation.

8. Rustico

4.7

Exceptional(996)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Park

Booked 28 times today

Delicious Italian & Spanish cuisine celebrating regional flavors of The Mediterranean in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois

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9. Sugar Factory - Rosemont

4.1

Excellent(5628)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rosemont

Booked 55 times today

Sugar Factory American Brasserie is a 9,000-square-foot space offering both sweet and savory American culinary classics to the MB Financial Park Entertainment District in Rosemont.Sugar Factory’s culture is a celebrated concept of food and drink menus that include perfectly executed classics, from eggs benedict and burgers to housemade flatbreads, savory steaks and pastas. Our more unique selections include Banana Split Crepes, Rocky Road Fondue and Red Velvet Pancakes. Sugar Factory also found a way to spike your favorite drinks by offering signature smoking candy goblets, and specialty martinis and cocktails, such as the Cotton Candy Cosmopolitan or Cherry Tootsie Pop. Creative candy inspired milkshakes and the famous King Kong Sundae round out Sugar Factory’s inspired menu.

10. Citrine Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(1269)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Oak Park

Booked 23 times today

Citrine Cafe is a gem in the neighborhood, praised for its cozy ambiance and excellent service. Reviewers love the Mediterranean-influenced menu, with special mentions to the fresh bread from their brick oven and the seasonal fish and vegetable dishes. It's a favorite spot for both casual dining and special occasions. As one reviewer put it, 'Citrine is one of those hidden gems that everyone should know about.'

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Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Was generally welcoming and nice. Couple of dishes were not as wonderful as expected though a couple were great. Will come back. O
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Hemmingway's BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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4.6
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Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It's always a good vibe! Highly recommend the shrimp for appetizers and egg roll.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park
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4.5
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Tracy
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Date Night menu is perfect. Solid choices, great value. We go a couple of times a year to this friendly little place.
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The Little Gem RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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4.7
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Leslie
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
Loved being there to help Maya celebrate 17 years as a local restaurant. Good food and drinks. Raul and Josh were attentive. One of our group’s favorite local restaurants.
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Maya Del SolPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Oak Park
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4.8
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LisaRenee
Dallas - Fort Worth •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Casual, fun vibe with festive lighting and great photo ops. Nashville Chicken Sandwich was excellent! Huge sandwich. Portion size was small on guac/pimento cheese dip. Service excellent. Great location with lots to do!
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Bub City - RosemontPrice: Moderate• American• Rosemont
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4.6

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157 restaurants available nearby

1. The Little Gem Restaurant

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

3. Maya Del Sol

4. Bub City - Rosemont

5. Hemmingway's Bistro

6. The Capital Grille - Rosemont/O’Hare

7. Edelweiss Restaurant

8. Rustico

9. Sugar Factory - Rosemont

10. Citrine Cafe

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