- 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen is an upscale-casual gastropub featuring gourmet comfort foods and artisan sandwiches utilizing sustainable and organic ingredients ... READ MORE
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen is an upscale-casual gastropub featuring gourmet comfort foods and artisan sandwiches utilizing sustainable and organic ingredients ... READ MORE
Go for dinner and karaoke at this Schaumburg "sushi nightclub," which serves up Mediterranean-Asian fusion kabobs, potstickers, maki rolls, sashimi and bento. READ MORE
One of the most promising restaurants in the south suburbs is Balagio, an innovative, boisterous Homewood trattoria that isn't afraid to put a little pizazz in ... READ MORE
Everything is homemade at Little Villa, including lasagna, pizza and other Italian specialties such as veal marsala and eggplant and chicken parmesan. 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
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
This is the original Country House (there are others in Lisle and Geneva), known for its meaty, half-pound, ground-sirloin burgers. The 1999 Chicago's Choice Di... READ MORE
Jimmy Bannos opened the fourth location of his Cajun-Creole restaurant in Naperville. Those familiar with the original should expect the same combination of fie... READ MORE
This eatery features both Thai classics and authentic specialties, especially its authentic meang kum. Look for appetizers like Thai crepes stuffed with crispy ... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
Sure, you could grab a boneless barbecued pork loin sandwich or charbroiled hot dog at this spot, but why? We say skip 'em. This joint's proud of its burgers, a... READ MORE
Mizrahi Grill aims to bring a bit of Israel to Highland Park. Owners Eli and Alyssa Mizrahi have based their kosher menu on time-tested family recipes, such as ... 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
This suburban outpost of John Barleycorn can only be described as huge: It's a two-story brick behemoth plopped down on the corner of American Lane and National... 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
Expect dinner and a show at this Downers Grove Italian spot: the dish Linguini Bobonato Con Parmigiano is served tableside by tossing linguini in a hollowed whe... READ MORE
To satisfy cravings for Chinese or Japanese, this restaurant offers an extensive menu covering both cuisines. Chefs specialties on the Chinese side include beef... 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
Tuck into a Bacci-style mega slice and Italian subs or have a 28" hand-tossed pizza delivered from this Palatine pizzeria, owned by Chef Patrick Maggi, a World ... READ MORE