Cheeseburger in Paradise
4.0
from - In the Des Plaines Metropolitan Square
- 1472 Market St.
- Des Plaines, IL 60016
- 847-299-3657
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Another outpost of the Key West-themed restaurant chain inspired by the Jimmy Buffett song, the menu here features dishes such as popcorn shrimp, Cuban sandwiches, Bahamian pork sandwiches and barbecue jerk ribs, plus salads and, natch, cheeseburgers. A lengthy tiki drink list features different takes on Buffett's precious margarita. Get in the spirit with live reggae and tropical music every Friday and Saturday night.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Public Transportation:
- Metra Train: Union Pacific North Line, Des Plaines stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30-1 a.m. Friday; noon-1 a.m. Saturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Regional, Cajun/Creole, Caribbean, Cuban, and Jamaican
- Meals Served:
- Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Island/tropical
- Live Music:
- Yes. Live reggae and tropical music, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays
- Features:
- Kids Menu, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. No catering. T-shirts, sweatshirts, long-sleeved shirts, bottle cozies, shot glasses. No buffet.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 40
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 250
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"great fun"
By lenie from dunedin, November 27, 2009
My husband and I were there in Aug. '09 visiting relatives, we live in Fl. The food and restaurant was highly recommended by our son. The entert...
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"Great Local Place"
By lol8625 from Des Plaines, February 6, 2009
I moved to Des Plaines around the time they opened, and always take friends here for a drink and great snacks. Their salads, especially the Islan...
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"Not all that"
By gear_head_62 from NW Burbs, August 3, 2008
I couldn't disagree with most of these opinions more. The food was mediocre, the drinks were terrible; the worst frozen margarita I've had yet. The...
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