- 481 Peterson Rd., Libertyville
Although it's pretty far north of the border, Austin's offers something for everyone. It's a place to enjoy Chicago-style food and entertainment at suburban pri... READ MORE
Although it's pretty far north of the border, Austin's offers something for everyone. It's a place to enjoy Chicago-style food and entertainment at suburban pri... READ MORE
This elegant Arlington Heights restaurant is the perfect place to take a special date. Cozy booths sit on three different levels in the main dining room, provid... READ MORE
Chef Rodelio Aglibot (of Sunda fame) joins former co-workers Aeron Lancero and Paul Lee to bring seasonal Asian, Italian and American flavors to the suburbs. Ch... READ MORE
The 170-seat Harvest Room plants a flag for local-ingredients, nonindustrial-meats food in the southwest suburbs, an area less saturated with Michael Pollan buz... READ MORE
A casual spot that brings in crowds of all ages, Andrew's Open Pit and Spirits is known for its wood-roasted barbecue chicken as well as ribs and pork chops. READ MORE
Serving up Greek and American home cooking, favorites at Andy's Family Restaurant include barbecue ribs, homemade soups, ham off the bone and homemade mashed po... READ MORE
A quick counter-service spot, Kosta's Gyro's is busy during lunch, serving classics like beef, dogs and gyros along with Greek salad, flame-broiled chicken sand... READ MORE
A diner-style restaurant with a decently sized low-lit bar area, Market Square Restaurant and Lounge's attracts mostly families and older people with a dinner m... READ MORE
Since 1983, Ritzi's has been tantalizing the northwest 'burbs with homemade sweets and breads to accompany its American cuisine. Enjoy an excellent breakfast fr... READ MORE
Located in Walter Payton's Roundhouse complex, America's Brewpub has become a stylish and popular brewpub. Steaks and burgers dominate the menus, but other opti... READ MORE
Part of the Holiday Inn North Shore, Tavern on Touhy is an upscale restaurant and sports bar with a menu that combines pub grub standards with Southeast Asian i... READ MORE
This tiki-themed bar and restaurant has relocated from its former Prospect Heights digs to a new location with double the seating in Des Plaines. This place is ... READ MORE
A Skokie favorite since 1965, Jack's Family Restaurant serves steaks, fish, burgers, salads and breakfast all day in a family friendly diner atmosphere. The pla... READ MORE
The former Sweetwater space has new owners and a new name: Lusha's Restaurant and Bar. The menu has changed to casual instead of pricey, ditching steaks and lob... READ MORE
This chess game-themed American bistro is tucked inside the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. The menu ranges widely, from the Thai-inspired Ahi tuna with ... READ MORE
At Honey, a "modern comfort food cafe" is all about approachable gourmet, with sit-down breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a deli counter filled with house-made ... READ MORE
Lincolnshire Gourmet's second installation (the first is in Lincolnshire, natch) wears many toques - it's a full service restaurant that serves healthy eats an... READ MORE
With a sizable 80-seat bar and two outdoor patios, Caldwell's is a no-brainer for after-work drinks. If you're more interested in a full dinner, head to the two... READ MORE
Ask owner Gus Emmanouilidis about his favorites on the sprawling menu at Emmy's, and he'll tell you "Everything is good." The local diner features plenty of bo... READ MORE
Lula vet Nicole Pedersen heads this Evanston social house serving new American-inspired small plates. Among the menu's offerings are fried oyster tacos, whole r...READ MORE