- 940 Madison St., Oak Park
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
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
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
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
Deli lovers flock to this laid-back and kid-friendly establishment, which offers the largest salad bar in Oak Park. Visitors chow down on daily specials and hom... READ MORE
This friendly joint offers Big Mickeys (that's a quarter-pound burger), gyro platters and crispy fried shrimp among other fast-food offerings. The kitchen is vi... READ MORE
Quick eats without the rushed taste. Yummy fried appetizers and huge gyro platters mean you won't leave hungry, and it costs less than 2 bucks for a cheeseburg... READ MORE
Swim over to Dover Straits, a family-friendly fine dining experience that features fresh fish six days a week. Besides Dover sole, specialties include ribs, pas... READ MORE
Generous burgers, steaks, sandwiches and salads anchor the menu at this stylish, cavernous tavern featuring rooftop dining and drinking. Serves dinner menu till... READ MORE
This casual noodle shop -- with a large dining room awash in light wood -- serves the usual: tom yum (hot and sour soup), pad Thai, pad si-ew, lad nar. Standout... READ MORE
Located inside the historic Wright Inn, this spot offers French-influenced American cuisine. The atmosphere is 1930s-inspired and includes an elegant cherry bar... READ MORE
Sandwich-and-fries combos are the popular pick here; there's Italian beef, Polish and Italian sausage, meatball sandwiches and half-pound cheeseburgers, just to... READ MORE
This upscale urban bar and restaurant is accented by funky artwork and upbeat music. The menu offers a wide assortment of oversized sandwiches, appetizers, sala... READ MORE
Although the menu offers salads, sandwiches, pasta and calzones, the best bet here is the pizza. The create your own option lets you pick a crust (regular or wh... READ MORE
This cafe, a spin-off of the popular Buzz Cafe, is located Oak Park Library (and no, you don't have to whisper -- it's located outside of the library's foyer). ... READ MORE
This no-frills Mexican eatery offers tortas, burritos, tacos and sopes, plus heartier fare like shrimp fajitas, chicken mole and chili relleno. Seafood choices ... READ MORE
It’s about more than just popular standards such as noodles and crab rangoon at this Lincoln Square spot—it's about authenticity. Chicken and beef dishes come e... READ MORE
A staple on Marion Street for the last 15 years, the bakery and cafe boasts the fact that it is a cafe first and a bakery second. This mentality shows in the ca... READ MORE
The newly-opened restaurant lives up to its name - which means "the alley" in Italian - by boasting a large outdoor patio situated between two buildings that se... READ MORE
Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike can agree on this Indian restaurant, where the vegetable-filled dishes and meat-filled dishes run a close match. Heartier appe... READ MORE