Search results: Lunch, $$ ($9-$15), American Restaurants

Jem Cafe -

31 Forest Ave. - Riverside

Owners Mario and Joyce Mongello have transformed Riverside's Blue Parrot into an upscale yet accessible neighborhood restaurant in this western...

Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar & Grill -

8050 Lincoln Ave. - Skokie

A casual neighborhood sports bar, Village Inn Pizzeria Sports mostly brings in locals in their 20s and 30s.

Sweet Dreams Organic Bakery & Cafe -

1107 Waukegan Rd. - Glenview

This cafe and bakery combo is a cozy spot for casual dining, French- and Croatian-inspired pastries and hand-stretched "Old Country" strudels.

Pavilion Cafe -

720 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (South Loop)

Located on the lobby floor of the Chicago Hilton and Towers Hotel, this cafe features American fare.

Marcello's Restaurant -

1911 Cherry Ln. - Northbrook

This is the only suburban outpost of well-known and much-loved Marcello's in Lincoln Park.

Hotshots -

105 N Arlington Heights Rd. - Buffalo Grove

Boston Blackie's -

1962 N. Halsted St. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

This new Boston Blackie's location opened Sept. 19 in Lincoln Park.

Fire Bar & Grill -

435 Angela Ln. - Crystal Lake

Fire Bar and Grill shows all major sporting events on over 30 TV screens.

Ranalli's on Clark -

2301 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

This casual Lincoln Park restaurant and bar offers a broad dinner menu of appetizers, pizza, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, Mexican fare and...

Deals & Specials:

• $12.95 brunch buffet 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• $2 off martinis

MT Barrels -

98 W. Main St. - West Dundee

This high-quality steakhouse in a lovely historic building adds to the ever increasing charm of downtown West Dundee.