Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Southwest Suburbs

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Southwest Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Juliet's Tavern

4.8

4.8 (427)

$30 and under

American

Joliet

About the restaurant

Juliet's Tavern located in historic Joliet, Illinois, featuring the best in American dining as well as a full bar. Quality selection of craft beers, wines by the glass and specialty cocktails coupled with classic American fare. Ask us about our private event space!

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Robert

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, friendly staff, great drinks at a great price

Seasons 52 - Orland Park

4.7

4.7 (194)

$31 to $50

American

Orland Park

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a comfortable and stylish fresh grill and wine bar offering a refreshingly balanced approach to dining where guests are free to enjoy, knowing any choice they make is one they'll feel good about. The menu changes with the season to feature ingredients at their peak, from whole produce that arrives and is kept 100% fresh, never frozen, to carefully sourced meats and pristine seafood. Entrées are oak-fire grilled or brick oven-roasted, without a fryer in sight, to be flavorful and naturally lighter, and the Wine Bar pours 52 world-class wines by glass and signature cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily, happy hour Monday - Thursday.

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NanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Both food and service was wonderful as usual. We were in the small private room with larger groups. It was a little too warm in the room and as we were in the corner, a bit difficult to move between tables when needing to leave for a few minutes.

The Phoenix Kitchen & Cocktails

4.7

4.7 (851)

$30 and under

American

Homer Glen

About the restaurant

A modern upscale casual, dining experience, serving locally sourced New American Cuisine.
In addition to the traditional 3 course meal, we offer shared plates. Shareable food is fresh, fun and exciting! Mixing and matching food selections, allows guests to try an array of different cooking techniques, styles and flavors. Spanning the globe for exciting inspiration to provide unique high quality dishes. Our wood fired grill, 600º degree pizza oven, hardwood smoker and hydroponic organic micro-greenhouse allow Chef the freedom to bring his culinary ideas to your table. Pair your evening from a selection of handcrafted cocktails, small batch bourbons, craft beer or enjoy a bottle of organic, bio dynamic wine from our temperature controlled wine cellar. Experience The Phoenix; where family and friends gather, food and drink is shared and new traditions begin!

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LindseyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Kathy is the best waiter in the business! The owner, Joe, has assembled an amazing staff that makes you feel part of the family. We were lucky enough to eat in the wine cellar for Christmas Eve, and it was so quaint and cozy. The food is always immaculate as they have a chef that curates the menu and sources local ingredients. Just the best spot!

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4.6

4.6 (2125)

$30 and under

American

Lockport

About the restaurant

Upscale Casual Eatery offering an American Menu all Day, craft cocktails and daily drink specials.

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Tammie

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing service. Holiday menu was excellent. Try the Braised Ribs they are delicious

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - New Lenox, IL

4.7

4.7 (5047)

$30 and under

American

Mokena

About the restaurant

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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Maryanne

Dined 3 days ago

Great service. Unfortunately can’t remember his name! Food was wonderful!! Hostesses great!

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Popular dish

Junior Filet Medallions

Experience

Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 2pm

Experience

Wine ‘O’ Clock Happy Hour | Mon-Fri 3 - 5:30pm

Jen's Guesthouse

4.6

4.6 (2496)

$31 to $50

American

Willow Springs

About the restaurant

Jen's is a very unique location, offering seasonal menus, private events, & a beautiful double layer outdoor patio with a breathtaking view. We offer everything from steaks & seafood to pastas & brunches. Book your next private event with us or join us for a relaxing evening out!

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BruceVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Festive dinner with family Great food, wonderful service and festive decorations made for a memorable Christmas Eve dinner

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Orland Park

4.5

4.5 (66)

$30 and under

American

Orland Park

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back.

We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better.

So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts.

Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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JoeyVIP

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

It was great. Good is really good. The staff is top notch. From busmen to the servers to the manager who never stopped moving and delivering meals to diners. Our server, Tori was the best. Fun, engaging and attentive. We will be back.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orland Park, IL

4.5

4.5 (6199)

$30 and under

American

Orland Park

About the restaurant

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Joy

Dined 3 days ago

Reservation were great. Walked right into our seating. Waitress was pleasant and courteous especially to the young children with us. Additional parking across the street was very helpful.

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Popular dish

Drunken Shrimp

Popular dish

Parmesan-Crusted Mahi-Mahi

Popular dish

Napa Chicken Salad

Goat & Vine Restaurant + Winery

4.6

4.6 (1416)

$30 and under

American

Bolingbrook

About the restaurant

Goat and Vine Restaurant and Winery is and upscale casual dining experience that the whole family can enjoy. If you are out for business, a romantic evening, or just stopping in for one of our many varietals of private label wines, Goat and Vine is an experience unlike any other. We are located in Bolingbrook off of Remington Blvd and have fun and exciting food choices to pair with our outstanding wine selections.

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Fran

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food and excellent service. Have been here a couple of times now.

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3.7

3.7 (1133)

$30 and under

American

Orland Park

About the restaurant

Hooters is the place to be for great seafood, signature burgers and sandwiches, specialty salads, ice cold beer, a full liquor bar and of course, our world famous chicken wings served up in one of our signature sauces. With a casual, upbeat atmosphere, and plenty of HD TV’s, you’ll have a front row seat to all the games. Hooters, the original wing joint.

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Lorraine

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Greeters need training on how to receive incoming guests. Other than that, the food and ambiance is good.

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