- 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Fill up on stick-with-you comfort pub food and handcrafted beers. Mickey Finn's serves four beers year-round alongside four seasonal beers in its upscale-casual... READ MORE
Fill up on stick-with-you comfort pub food and handcrafted beers. Mickey Finn's serves four beers year-round alongside four seasonal beers in its upscale-casual... READ MORE
Nature lovers can spend all day at the Chicago Botanic Garden thanks to its on-site eatery. Providing salads, sandwiches and desserts -- and offering breakfast ... READ MORE
A casual neighborhood sports bar, Village Inn Pizzeria welcomes all ages in its dining room. Find a special event on any night of the week, including half-price... READ MORE
This quaint shop on downtown Batavia's main drag serves up pastries and desserts in addition to, of course, coffee and tea. Run by a mother and daughter team, L... READ MORE
At Weber Grill everything -- seafood, burgers, steaks and more -- is cooked on Weber charcoal kettle grills. An open kitchen provides diners a great view of the... READ MORE
If there's one thing Lalo's is especially well known for, it's the margarita. It comes in lemon, strawberry, kiwi, peach and mango flavors. Lalo's is named afte... READ MORE
Everything at Weber Grill -- seafood, burgers, steaks and more -- is cooked on Weber charcoal kettle grills. An open kitchen provides diners a great view of the... READ MORE
Located in the Westin at Yorktown Center, this is the third outpost of the famed Harry Caray's. Prime steaks and Italian entrees such as chicken Vesuvio are the... READ MORE
Salsa made right at your table, live music, and authentic Mexican fare makes this a lively weekend hangout. The menu boasts tons of options, from steak to seafo... READ MORE
Back in the day, pre-Nia Vardalos and her big fat Greek wedding, there was Telly Savalas and his TV alter ego, Kojak, whose famous line was "Who loves you, baby... READ MORE
Fans of fondue will take quickly to shabushabu, which follows the same concept but is purportedly healthier than soaking your meats in oil. The Korean method of... READ MORE
Family-friendly Italian eatery features a menu and weekend specials that tour Italy, including lesser-known Northern regions such as Trentino and Lombardi. Incl... READ MORE
When Arnie Salerno moved here from Calabrese, Italy 38 years ago, he brought with him the memory of what authentic Italian food looks and tastes like. From hand... READ MORE
This friendly Addison ice-cream shop offers seasonal favorites such as pumpkin, egg nog, peppermint and apple pie. It's well-known as one of the few shops in th... READ MORE
Charming and rustic, this Italian spot serves up antipasti and salads, pastas, chicken Vesuvio, and Willow Springs chicken (beer-battered and fried). READ MORE
Ixtapa transcends the typical taco-shop vibe with a bright, urban interior. If you prefer your chimichanga with a side of ambiance, this is a must-try. READ MORE
Berwyn natives stop in here on their lunch breaks for thinly sliced beef and spiced-up gravy matched with peppers -- sweet or hot -- and bread -- dipped or not.... READ MORE
Take your sweet tooth to Lavendar Cafe and Java Bar for a breakfast of banana bread French toast or a cocoa-panache waffle topped with fresh strawberries. Locat... READ MORE
Look for European-style (i.e., lots of cream fillings) cakes, cookies and pastries at this little bakery in Harwood Heights, which has several other locations t... READ MORE