Maple Tree Inn
4.3
from - 13301 Old Western Avenue
- Blue Island, IL 60406
- 708-388-3461
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
The Maple Tree Inn is like a trip to the Big Easy without the airfare. Located in a turn-of-the-century building that once housed Helen's Old Lantern Restaurant, it offers New Orleans-style cooking in a laid-back atmosphere. Just inside the swinging saloon doors into the main dining room there's a massive wooden bar complete with carved lions' heads. Appetizers include alligator sausage, oyster file gumbo and a salad made with sweet potatoes and spiced pecans. Entrees usually include spicy blackened jumbo sea scallops with brie sauce, crawfish etouffee and smoked pork chop with sun-dried sweet cherries and bourbon glaze. Charlie Orr, the restaurant's longtime owner, has but one request for diners: "Sit long, talk much." The bar serves 26 domestic and imported microbrewed beers on tap; the selection changes weekly.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Broadway and Western.
- Parking:
- Street. Free lot around corner on Canal Street.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 49A S. Western. Metra Train: Rock Island Line.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- Restaurant: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; closed Sunday-Tuesday. Bar: 3 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday; closed Sunday-Tuesday.
- Cuisine:
- Cajun/Creole
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Features:
- Scenic View
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Payment Methods:
- Discover Card and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 110 on covered veranda.
- Seating :
- For 40 in first-floor/bar area; 80 on second floor (winter only).
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"unique"
By Bluechip1 from Lakeview, May 22, 2009
I grew up in the southside and since then, moved North in the City. I am going again tonight and what brought me back was the atmosphere and the ...
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"Great service and food"
By xxapbballxx@aim.com from mt greenwood, November 24, 2008
I went here once and i fell in love it has the best food on the planet. and the staff are great and friendy, and they have a great dessert and wine...
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"A true Gem"
By evilhorseeggs from All of Chicagoland, August 5, 2008
This is one of the finest establishments in all of the Chicago area. I've been going there since they were farther North on Western ave. They hav...
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