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Excellent food in a casual atmosphere serving truly innovative New American cuisine. Including everything from Jambalaya to Rack of Lamb, and eclectic selections such as ostrich, buffalo and elk. Full service Bar too.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Adina's Restaurant
Adina's offers classic American food in a cozy intimate atmosphere. It always feels like spring inside as flowers grace each table and painted scenes from across the country adorn the walls. Executive Chef, Andy Friese creates quite a diverse menu, featuring a selection of appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and homemade soups at lunch. The Angus beef burgers, A1 Prime Rib sandwiches with homemade chips are local favorites. It expands during dinner time with even more selections including prime rib, seared scallops, walleye, Grecian skirt steak and a chef's special pasta. Enhanced by a nice list of domestic and imported beers, red and white wines, Adina's is a great neighborhood asset. Outdoor tables, side open hearth, televisions at the bar and outdoor patio. Heated outdoor smoking area.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Alexander's Resturant
Family restaurant with specialties such as fantastic baby back ribs that fall off the bone, charbroiled steaks & juicy prime rib that melt in your mouth, & a wide variety of glorious burgers.
CITY: Elgin
American Cafe - International House of Wine and Cheese
Located in the International House of Wine and Cheese, home of fine wines, champagne, Wisconsin cheese, specialty spirits and gifts. Breakfast: specializing in omelettes, Belgian waffles, pancakes. Lunch: burgers, sandwiches. Dinner Friday & Saturday.
CITY: Richmond
Anastasia's Restaurant & Sports Lounge
Family owned & operated proudly serving Lake County lunch and dinner. We offer the finest quality cuisine in a modern atmosphere. Famous for our pizza, pasta, steaks, seafood, ribs, and homemade soups. Take advantage of our speedy delivery and catering services. We cater to everyone of all ages. Anastasia's is the place to be for a late night bar scene with a DJ on the weekends and economic friendly drink specials. Bring your family by to meet ours!!!
CITY: Antioch
Anastasia's Restaurant & Sports Lounge
Established in 1992. Family owned & operated, proudly serving Lake County families breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day. Famous for our pizza, pasta, steaks, seafood, ribs, and homemade soups. Our sports lounge is separate from our dining room area. Enjoy Anastasia's Outdoor Beer Garden with a full service bar. Take advantage of our speedy delivery and catering services. Private meeting room for Navy families to meet and greet every Thursday. Bring your family by to meet ours.
CITY: Waukegan
Angelo's Restaurant
Complete family restaurant on the Historic Woodstock Square. Come to the Woodstock Square to enjoy the many things to see and do, then stop in to Angelo's Restaurant to enjoy a good old-fashioned family style meal that is sure to satisfy everyones taste.
CITY: Woodstock
Anvil Club
Established in 1956, The Anvil Club is Chicago's premier private dining club, renowned for great steaks & seafood and unsurpassed service.
CITY: East Dundee
Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant
Chicagoland's famous breakfast spot! Only the highest quality ingredients used and baked fresh every day. Distinctive freshness, flavor, and quality! Enjoy omelettes, pancakes, french toast, blintzes and crepes!
CITY: Hoffman Estates
Around the Clock Restaurant and Bakery
We offer quality food at a great value - breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, along with delicious specials and seasonal features and our own in-house bakery, featuring the best in homemade pies, cakes, pastries and other tempting desserts. Our on-site bakers will also be happy to create any specialty-themed item appropriate for your special event.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Bacci Pizzeria
Established in 1996, home of the Jumbo Sliced Pizza and Free Pop! Our pizza dough and sauce are made fresh daily with only the best ingredients and our own recipes.
CITY: McHenry
Bahama Breeze
Bahama Breeze provides a Caribbean escape with all your favorites: seafood, chicken, and steak. Relax and enjoy our tropical atmosphere, handcrafted cocktails, and fresh food. We can accommodate groups up to 200 people and have several areas for private or semi-private dining. Relax and enjoy!
CITY: Schaumburg
Baker's Square Restaurant - Wilmette
Baker's Square is a great place for breakfest, lunch or dinner - but don't forget to save room for pie!
CITY: Wilmette
Barnelli's Pasta Bowl
Come to Barnelli's where secret family recipes and the freshest ingredients combine to bring you the best homestyle Italian cooking. Including favorites such as gourmet salads, award winning ribs, homemade pasta dishes, great sandwiches, and much more.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Benihana
Japanese Hibachi style cooking - a chef prepares food for at your table. Steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops & lobstertail.
CITY: Schaumburg
Benihana
At Benihana your food is not only cooked - it's choreographed. Our chefs will have you craving for more as they slice and dice your meal right before your eyes. Highly skilled and well-trained, your personal chef will entertain you as they cook such favorites as steak, chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style on a hibachi table. So, come in today and witness first hand what has become the longest running dinner show in the world. Reservations are recommended.
CITY: Schaumburg
Benihana
Japanese Hibachi style cooking - a chef prepares for you at your table. Steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops & lobstertail.
CITY: Wheeling
Bennigan's
Where Irish Hospitality means that pours and portions are a little more generous. Crowd-pleasing menu selections are varied and unique and the answer Ida,ways O'YES!! Bennigan's American Fare, Irish Hospitality!
CITY: Elgin
Betise
Good provincial French bistro fare without the typically outrageous price-tage. Nice wine list. Casual, contemporary atmosphere.
CITY: Wilmette
Big Bowl Fresh Chinese and Thai Restaurant
Big Bowl is a pioneering Asian restaurant, vibrant in design and cuisine, offering the latest in authentic Chinese and Thai food.
CITY: Schaumburg
Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Big Shot is an upscale Restaurant & Piano Bar. A cozy place to meet, eat, and drink while listening and interacting with talented musicians. From the warm atmosphere to the variety of enticing menu items, this intimate spot will showcase live talent every night. The extremely friendly restaurant will invite its patrons to participate and sing along with new songs performed by talented professionals. This will definitely be a place to start and end an evening.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Big Shot is an upscale restaurant and piano bar. A cozy place to meet, eat, and drink while listening and interacting with talented musicians. From the warm atmosphere to the varietty of enticing menu items, this intimate spot will showcase live talent every night. The extremely friendly restaurant will invite its patrons to participate and sing along with new songs performed by talented professionals. This will definitely be a place to start and end an evening.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Bill's Pizza & Pub
Bill's Pizza & Pub is a family-friendly restaurant, since 1957, with a unique, comfortable, rustic, northwoods-inspired dining room with incredible wildlife mounts. World's renowned first double-decker and famous thin crust pizzas are outstanding! Bill's also offers delicious sandwiches and desserts. The atmosphere is relaxed, the beer is cold and served in a frosty mug, and the food is great. Throw your cares out the window and your peanut shells on the floor. Have Kids? Great! Bill's offers a large selection of video games for children. Convenient carryout and prompt delivery service, allows quality pizzas, sandwiches, and munchies to be enjoyed in the comfort of home or a hotel.
CITY: Mundelein
Bill's Pub North
Unique northwoods atmosphere serving pizza, sandwiches, appetizers and complimentary baskets of peanuts. Great game room for children. Only minutes from Six Flags. Offering carry out and delivery.
CITY: Grayslake
Binanti's Taste of Italy II
We believe that at the heart of every occasion there should be friends, family and great food. We are delighted to provide you with quality authentic Italian food that will leave a wonderful lasting impression.
CITY: Antioch
Birch River Grill
Contemporary restaurant that showcases hearty, American cuisine and features rustic-chic decor. The cozy and elegant homespun feel celebrates the rustic American food and design.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Black Steer Charhouse
Enjoy grilled to perfection steaks along with charbroiled burgers and sandwiches, pastas, chicken, and ribs. Listen to live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays or indulge in our Black Steer Brunch on Sundays.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Black Steer Charhouse
A suburban classic restaurant located in the heart of Elk Grove Village. Black Steer Charhouse offers incredible service and great food in a modern space. Known for having one of the area's best house cut steaks, creative martinis and fresh seafood, Black Steer Charhouse is the perfect place for small groups, families and parties up to 100.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Blackthorn Grille
The Blackthorn Grille is a traditional Irish Pub focusing on gourmet meals and a wide selection of top-quality wines and beers. You will find the finest quality in every detail at the Blackthorn Grille. From our Executive Chef to the tenured bar staff, we have created the ideal atmosphere to enjoy a meal or share a bit of drink.
CITY: Lake Villa
Bob Chinn's Crab House
Committed to providing the freshest food from around the globe. Seafood is delivered from the highest quality providers from around the world.
CITY: Wheeling
Bonefish Grill
Fresh fish-delivered, inspected, hand-cut daily and grilled over oak. Enjoy flavorful, modern culinary touches such as goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and wild mushrooms.
CITY: Schaumburg
Bonnie Brook Golf Course & Banquet Facility
Bonnie Brook is one of the most popular public courses in Lake County, boasting a meticulously manicured 18-hole course with rolling, wooded terrain. Its natural, picturesque landscape offers golfers the ability to enjoy tree-lined fairways, spacious greens, small lakes and the beauty of the north branch of the Waukegan River, which flows gently throughout the course. With a course length of 6,701 yards, Bonnie Brook offers championship golfers a solid test while being friendly and forgiving to the high handicappers. The clubhouse features a Indoor Golf and Learning Center which houses a P3Proswing Simulator. The simulator and its software helps analyze a player's swing and provides guidance how to improve their game and is available on an appointment basis only.
CITY: Waukegan
Brans Nut Company Factory Store
Fresh roasted nuts of all kinds, 30 flavors of Jelly Belly jellybeans, chocolates and chocolate-covered nuts. Stop in for a bag or a gift tin. We roast on site! Open every day 9-5.
CITY: Wauconda
Bravo! Cucina Italiana-Glenview
Casual, white-tablecloth restaurant serving classic Italian food in the shadow of Roman ruins where an open "Italian Kitchen" creates the energy of live theater-wood grilled steaks and chops, classic Italian entrees, unique signature dishes and private dining, to go, call ahead seating, reservations, terrace dining and happy hour specials.
CITY: Glenview
Buca di Beppo
Even before you succumb to the powerful flavors of immigrant Italian cooking, you'll be drunk on the decor at this exuberant send-up of post-war Italian-American supper clubs.
CITY: Wheeling
Butt'ry Heartwarming Kitchen
The food is just as the name describes, butt'ry and heartwarming.
CITY: Wilmette
C.J. Arthur's
C.J.'s is a great place to eat, drink and hang out. Special concerts monthly.
CITY: Wilmette
Cadwell's Grille
Contemporary American Cuisine with local flair. Located in the Embassy Suites Chicago/North Shore. Sink your teeth into the "Chi-town" ribs, flat bread pizzas, or Black Angus prime rib dip. If seafood is your preference, try the cedar plank salmon or grilled calamari with champagne oregano white truffle vinaigrette. Come by Cadwell's Grille in Deerfield, IL for a memorable dining experience in a truly relaxing atmosphere.
CITY: Deerfield
CAFE LA CAVE
DINE IN THE CAVE'S DINING ROOM. A GREAT THROWBACK TO A MORE ELEGANT TIME. ENJOY RICH CUISINE LIKE EXCELLENT DOVER SOLE AND MUST-HAVE BANANAS FOSTER.
CITY: Des Plaines
Canopy
Features freshly prepared cuisine with ingredients delivered daily for the nine different stations including: salads, homemade soups, pizzas, Italian cuisine, carving stations, comfort food featuring a vertical rotisserie, Asian station including wok grills, sushi, and seafood. Most dishes are prepared “a la minute,” cooked in small batches as needed to ensure product freshness and flavor. Signature and highlighted items will be presented “tapas style, “or individually in small serving dishes for guest enjoyment.
CITY: Des Plaines
Chandlers Chophouse and Grille
Located on the picturesque grounds of the Schaumburg Golf Club, Chandler's is a first-class restaurant and private event facility surrounded by acres of beautiful landscapes with plenty of free parking. Chandler's has a party and banquet room to fit any size and style of occasion. The Grand Ballroom features a thirty-foot vaulted ceiling with two-story picture windows. Wedding ceremonies and cocktail receptions can be held in Chandler's beautiful outdoor areas. Private Bride and Groom's rooms are available.
CITY: Schaumburg
Chessies Restaurant
Chessie's was built around Barrington's former train station and features a unique dining experience in a vintage Illinois Central railroad dining car. The Menu ranges from appetizers to salads, sandwiches, pasta, fresh fish, and USDA choice steaks from the Stockyards Packing Company. Daily specials including $5 Burger Day, Friday Fish Fry, Saturday Prime Rib Specials and Sunday Brunch. Our banquet facility is available for your next event for groups of 25-80.
CITY: Barrington
Chicago Indoor Racing
This entertainment and meeting facility features two indoor European karting tracks, a restaurant and a multitude of alternative entertainment options, including billiards and video games.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
Chicago Prime Steakhouse
Schaumburg's newest Wine Spectator and Zagat rated restaurant. A unique, locally owned and operated true Chicago steakhouse right here in Schaumburg. George and his son AJ are always there during business hours and are a warm change of pace from America's chain restaurants. Voted: best steak, most notable wine list, and top 10 most romantic dining - in Chicago. Serving USDA prime-aged beef and fresh seafood flown in daily. Featuring an extensive award-winning wine list. Private dining is a very big part of their focus. They also feature live music in the lounge Tuesday through Saturday at 7 PM.
CITY: Schaumburg
Coleman's
Wide variety of food from fish, chicken, and pasta; including a breakfast menu served all day.
CITY: Algonquin
Colonial Cafe - Crystal Lake
For over 100 years, Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream has been a family favorite restaurant - satisfying everyone's taste buds. All day, everyday our menu provides delicious options varying from eggceptional breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and ice cream!
CITY: Crystal Lake
Convito Italiano
Our award-winning food and wine market offers extensive selections of hot and cold prepared food.
CITY: Wilmette
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Experience Cooper's Hawk... a modern, casual restaurant with a menu created with our own handcrafted wines in mind. Start in our Napa-style tasting room, where you can view our wineries and sample our winemaker's latest creations. Shop in our gift store for unique food or wine related gifts.
CITY: South Barrington
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
A modern, casual restaurant with a menu created with our own hand crafted wines in mind. Start int he tasting room and sample our winemaker's latest creations. Shop in our gift store and finish the night in our restaurant with a delectable dish and award-winning wine.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Guests can view, and even dine, in our unique winery barrel aging rooms. Each location is responsible for barrel aging several varietals ranging from delicate Malbecs to sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignons.
CITY: Wheeling
Cube
Enjoy live entertainment in this state-of-the-art venue from a live DJ to your favorite local bands. Cube also offers a selection of unique bites with options like a French Fry Trio, sliders with myriad toppings, buffalo wings and much more.
CITY: Des Plaines
D.W. Anderson's Eatery and Ice Cream Parlor
An old-fashioned authentic soda fountain - an oasis of Americana. Every meal at D.W. Anderson's Eatery is turned into a celebration of flavor and freshness. Menu includes everything from salads and sandwiches and homemade soups to seafood and steaks to chili and pizza pie, and of course Ice Cream. The ice cream parlor offers over 15 flavors, made into shakes, malts, sundaes and Scoop-tacular Ice Cream Creations including The Carnival, Banana Bonanza and The Kitchen Sink. With good times, great people and a healthy dose of nostalgia, it's not just dinner - it's a memory in the making!
CITY: Gurnee
David's Bistro
David's Bistro in Antioch serves contemporary American cuisine in a casual bistro environment. Visitors will find plenty to choose from steaks, salads, pizza and pasta to a kids menu and desserts including Creme Brulee, Chocolate Oooooze Cake, White Chocolate Mousse Tower and more. The Bistro Bar is a great place to relax with a good cocktail before dinner. David's Bistro also offers catering services and cooking classes.
CITY: Antioch
DC Sarnies
D.C. Sarnies is a contemporary but casual restaurant specializing in sandwiches and classic American food with a twist. As well as a restaurant, we serve as a research and development kitchen for its parent company, Highland Baking Company. Guest chefs and bakery clients will have the opportunity to try out new products and let diners provide feedback on the dishes. The menu at D. C. Sarnies has something for everyone with a wide variety of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and signature sandwiches and burgers to choose from. A full bar also gives diners a wide range of craft beers including more than 25 on tap, wine and cocktails. For more information visit us on Facebook at D.C. Sarnies or on Twitter @DC_Sarnies.
CITY: Deerfield
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Deerfield's Annual Fine Arts Festival
Fun for the whole family featuring art from across the U.S., live music, catered festival food, kid's art activities and more! Artists representing media such as painting, photography, jewelry, fiber, sculpture, mixed media and ceramics hail from 20 states will be exhibiting. New this year will be Dancing in the Streets with the Big Band Sound of Deerfield, featuring Bob Gand, followed by Blue Road Band, featuring Special Guest Shirley King.
CITY: Deerfield
Denny's - Carpentersville
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week!
CITY: Carpentersville
Depot Restaurant
Good old-fashioned home cookin' in an old time diner atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wednesday all you can eat fried chicken, Friday fish fry, daily specials.
CITY: Richmond
Di Pescara
Lettuce Entertain You's newest restaurant on the North Shore. Serving an eclectic menu of fresh seafood, steaks, and tasty appetizers in a contemporary yet warm environment. With a modest price range, reservations accepted. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
CITY: Northbrook
Dilars Restaurant
Come dine-in or carry-out. Try our homemade soup and fresh baked bread and pie. Daily specials include broasted chicken, pizza, Senior Citizen meals, and more. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY: Richmond
Dog 'N Suds
Bring back the 50's as you cruise into Richmond's original Dog-N-Suds. Only here can you enjoy a frosted mug of the "World's Creamiest Rootbeer" with a Texas Burger delivered by the perkiest carhops around.
CITY: Richmond
Dover Straits of Mundelein
A unique experience in seafood dining, specializing in seafood, crab legs, lobster tails, imported Dover sole, and much more. Their lunch and dinner menus include awesome appetizers, steaks, ribs, lamb chops, pastas, salads and sandwiches. Children's and menus are also available. The wine list contains a selection of wines from different countries including France, Greece, Germany, Italy and Australia, and states of Washington and California to compliment every meal. Enjoy live music and dancing in the lounge Friday and Saturday nights. Dover offers friendly courteous service in a relaxing atmosphere for lunch or dinner.
CITY: Mundelein
Downtown Arlington Heights Shopping & Entertainment District
Diverse collection of charming local shops and major retailers. Outstanding restaurants, theaters, nightlife, and entertainment, all within walking distance.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Downtown Itasca
Restaurants and shopping line this downtwon area. Home to the Itasca Art and Wine Festival. Scenic Riverwalk takes you from the nature center to the waterpark.
CITY: Roselle
Doyles Irish Pub and Eatery
Full service Family Friendly Pub style restaurant. Steaks, pasta, hand-packed burgers, fresh salads, kids menu, home-made soup, chili, apple pie, sauces and pizza. Full bar with over 40 imported beers.
CITY: Richmond
Drink Nightclub
Drink is the perfect place to join your friends for a few cocktails, have your next event, or dance the night away with Chicaog's hottest DJs.
CITY: Schaumburg
Dunnhills - Steaks, Chops, Seafood & Bar
Break away from your hectic day and step back in time at Dunnhills, where you can enjoy succulent steaks, fresh seafood and spectacular entrees. We're a steak and chop house with the ambiance of a 1940's dinner club. Banquet facilities for up to 90.
CITY: McHenry
Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's has been a friendly, neighborhood tavern since 1972. Durty Nellie's has welcome rock legends such as Violent Femmes, Saliva, Cracker, Johnny Winter, David Allan Coe, Firehouse, Filter, Jonas Brothers, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Local H, Poi Dog Pondering, Vertical Horizon, and many more. Durty Nellie's is also a home stage to local bands and popular events. In addition to being a noted music venue, Durty Nellie's is a great place to have dinner before a show, host an event, or have a casual night out in our Pub. Durty Nellie's can host and customize any menu for any group and welcomes guests from all over the United States every day. Durty Nellie's is also known for the most extensive beer selection in the area. Durty Nellie's serves over 100 beers from all over the world.
CITY: Palatine
El Meson Mexican Restaurant
Colorful murals and native artwork decorate this intimate Mexican restaurant, serving south of the border cuisine.
CITY: Schaumburg
El Niagara Mexican Restaurant
Authentic Mexican restaurant. Daily lunch specials and children's menu. Reservations recommended for groups of 5 or more.
CITY: Woodstock
El Puerto Mexican Restaurant
Authentic Mexican Restaurant with a beautiful scenic view on Nippersink Lake, located on the Chain. Best sunsent on the Chain, best Margarita in Lake County. Come by boat, waverunner, or by land. Private room available for parties, seasonal outdoor pati
CITY: Fox Lake
Elgin Public House
Elgin Public House, known for great food, service, drinks and atmosphere. Better than average pub grub. Two full service bars with just about anything you could ask for.
CITY: Elgin
Emmett's Tavern & Brewery Co.
Serving upscale American Cuisine and award winning hand-crafted beer in a 135 year old building. The restaurant has three dining rooms and two bars.
CITY: West Dundee
Finn McCool's
A Chicago Irish sports bar in the suburbs serving great pub grub, daily drink specials and featuring state-of-the-art TVs and monitors. Live bands, televised sporting events, and DJs on Saturdays.
CITY: Schaumburg
Finn McCool's
A Chicago Irish sports bar in the suburbs serving great pub grub, daily drink specials, and featuring state-of-the-art TVs and monitors. Live bands, televised sporting events, and a DJ on Saturdays.
CITY: Schaumburg
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
Stylish, contemporary dining, the highest quality prime beef, chops, seafood, chicken, salads, inventive sides and indulgent desserts. Award-winning wine list with 100 offered by the glass. Private dining available.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
Flight is the north shore's premier destination for food, wine and fun. At Flight connect comfort with style, tradition with innovation and the everyday with the extraordinary.
CITY: Glenview
Fox and Hound Arlington Heights
Neighborhood sports bar featuring 28 big screen TVs, billiards, darts, ping pong, video gaming, and late night entertainment. Private party space available! Full menu till close! Best party in town 7 days a week!
CITY: Arlington Heights
Fox and Hound Schaumburg
Neighborhood pub - fresh casual themed restaurant with upscale billiards, shuffleboard, ping-pong, and darts. Party space available.
CITY: Schaumburg
Fradillios Restaurant
Fast, casual dining that includes salads and sandwiches. Gyros, beef sandwiches.
CITY: Algonquin
Francesca's North
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Chicago, the menu here features the same generous portions of Northern Italian food with dishes from Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. The menu changes daily to utilize seasonal ingredients, and there are additional off-the-menu specials.
CITY: Northbrook
Francesca's Tavola
Contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambience with authentic rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices. perfect location for a great night out or a private party.
CITY: Arlington Heights
