- 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
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
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
This mall fast-food stand serves steam-table versions of Cajun-style chicken, shrimp, pork, fish, roast beef and chicken jambalaya. READ MORE
Mall stand offering steak sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, salads, and fries. READ MORE
Small taqueria inside a Mexican grocery store offers tacos and other antojitos to quell that pre-shopping hunger. READ MORE
A hidden secret in the Prospect Heights/Mount Prospect area, this full-service, casual Japanese restaurant and sushi bar inside the Prospect Heights Park Distri... READ MORE
Surf or turf? Two different fun concepts side by side in Colony Square: The steakhouse side offers teppanyaki-style Japanese cooking, where the chefs grill mea... READ MORE
Multilevel bar/restaurant/club has a lower-level bar with a bank of plasma TVs, plus pictures of Humphrey Bogart, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean s... READ MORE
In addition to the obvious (pizza) this casual eatery offers soups and sandwiches in a lively and young atmosphere. Conveniently located in Oak Park's downtown ... READ MORE
This non-nonsense spot is known for its corned beef. Regulars return for the straight-forward breakfast specials, like two eggs, toast and sausage. READ MORE
This bakery is a popular stop for city commuters on the way to the Metra station. Offerings include espresso and various pastries, plus more substantial options... READ MORE
This classic fast-food joint serves up -- you guessed it -- hot dogs, burgers and fries in a retro-cool establishment. On weeknights and Sunday nights, indoor s... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
Antonio Sebastian Alfano, chef/proprietor at this large northwest suburban Italian, attended culinary school in Como, Italy, and also clocked kitchen time in Ro... READ MORE
Counter-service storefront with an open kitchen and a posted photo menu serves a long list of Szechwan, Hunan and Mandarin fare, including combination plates, f... READ MORE
The menu at this Oak Park spot, a sibling to the Bronzeville location of the same name, will spot offer multiple spins on the waffle-poultry combo when it opens... READ MORE
Looking for a way to kill time before catching a movie in downtown Oak Park? Grab an outdoor, street-side table at Mancini's for a glass of wine and a classic I... READ MORE