The Bank Restaurant & Bar
2.8
from - 121 W. Front St.
- Wheaton, IL 60187
- 630-665-2265
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
The menu, courtesy of chef Pattrick Cassata (Eclectic, 10 West, Spa Cafe), offers dishes both standard (calamari, crabcakes, burgers, steak) and less conventional (Hawaiian purple sweet potato soup, habanero ravioli, wild boar taquitos). Sit on the main floor at the bar or dining room, or head downstairs to the lounge, which features a stone fireplace and original stone foundation walls. Reasonably priced house wines are served by the quartino or bottle, and there's also more than a dozen beers on tap. The financial name indicates homage toward the city's past: This was the former digs of the first Gary-Wheaton Bank in 1875, and you'll find plentiful historic photographs and other tasteful nods toward the spot's original identity throughout.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Free lot: Free parking garage 2 blocks away. Street parking difficult.
- Public Transportation:
- Metra train: Wheaton
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary, Seafood, and Steaks
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch. Dessert. Dinner. Lunch.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families. Kids menu available
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering
- Worth Noting:
- New on the scene
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For up to 50
- Seating :
- For 180
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"Great experience"
By mj76 from Edgewater, August 27, 2009
I went here on a date last night and was very impressed. I'm not usually the type to write reviews, but the atmosphere and overall experience were ...
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"Great Meal and Beautiful restaurant"
By karen2500 from west burbs, August 3, 2009
I went the The Bank for lunch on Aug 1st. The service was top notch, the food was terrific and even inexpensive at lunch. I can not wait to go ...
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"A great new find"
By Boiler279 from Westmont, February 15, 2009
Went to the Bank for Valentine's Day yesterday and enjoyed the overall dining experience. The menu had many things that I will have to go back for...
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