Rocky Vanders Cafe and Bar

American food including pizza, 25 wide screen TVs, live entertainment, 9500 square feet of party rooms. Many food and drink specials.

CITY: Prospect Heights

Thai Zie Noodles and Bar

Authentic Thai food located downtown, featuring a unique menu such as Nam prik kapi & North Eastern Thai.

CITY: St. Charles

Gabby's Kitchen

Family dining at its best! Great family restaurant with reasonable prices.

CITY: St. Charles

Charm Thai Restaurant

A unique combination of Thai cuisine and sushi bar. Cozy setting, great for families.

CITY: St. Charles

The Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton

Award winning cuisine featuring one of the country's most extensive wine lists and warm attentive service in a classic setting.

CITY: Chicago

The Fireplace Inn

Main dining room has a ski lodge atmosphere. Exposed brick walls. All season outdoor garden. Seventeen TVs for all major sporting events.

CITY: Chicago

Wishbone Restaurant

Southern cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

CITY: Chicago

Bistro Campagne

We are a French bistro dedicated to providing the purest and best tasting food that is organically raised on sustainable family farms.

CITY: Chicago

R.J. Grunts

The first Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, Grunts still exudes the funky, devil-may-care lifestyle of the 70's in its style, decor, music and menu.

CITY: Chicago

Bistrot Zinc

An authentic French bistrot serving classic and contemporary French food amid the ambiance of tin ceilings, tile floors and a handcrafted zinc bar.

CITY: Chicago

Leopold

Leopold offers Belgian inspired food + drink, sourced locally whenever possible, in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. European-influenced, our menu highlights Belgium and draws from the elegance of French cuisine and the heartiness of German. A neighborhood place, join us for dinner at the bar, in the lounge or in our dining room featuring repurposed raw materials and natural woods all coming together to produce a warm and inviting space that allows the food to shine. Enjoy seasonal cuisine crafted by chef Jeffrey Hedin, complemented by an extensive selection of Belgian beers, food-friendly wines and classic - and new classic – cocktails.

CITY: Chicago

Buckinghams Steak House

Steak house located in Grand Victoria Casino.

CITY: Elgin

Terzo Piano

Located in the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, the highly anticipated Terzo Piano is a must-stop for lunch and Thursday dinner. It features the signature cuisine of Chef Tony Mantuano, who has been delighting Chicagoans for years at the four-star Italian restaurant, Spiaggia. The food is all fresh, local, organic and sustainably produced. There is even an authentic cava di stagionatura (cheese cave), where some of America's most interesting artisanal cheeses are kept at ideal temperature and humidity. Outside you can dine al fresco on the covered piazza, while enjoying spectacular views of Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue and the Bluhm Family Terrace.

CITY: Chicago

The Bristol

The Bristol offers a seasonal Midwestern menu with Mediterranean roots. The diverse menu includes bar snacks, daily specials, and rotating chalkboard specials of salami, charcuterie and other sustainable foodstuffs. Besides being an English port city, a "bristol" is also defined as a place where friends and neighbors meet. The latter is the intent of the folks at The Bristol. The team behind the restaurant looks to make this spot both a regular stop for locals and a destination where those who hanker for simple rustic cuisine with world-class beers and wines can relax and make merry. Does not accept reservations.

CITY: Chicago

Revolution Brewing

Located in Logan Square, this brewpub is a bustling meeting place for beer enthusiasts from across Chicago and beyond. More than 50 different beer styles are produced each year, served in a converted warehouse with barrel wood walls and benches made from 100-year-old beam salvaged during construction. Hand-crafted food from the kitchen includes everything from farm-raised pork to plenty of vegetarian dishes.

CITY: Chicago

The Vine Martini & Wine Bar

The Vine first started out as a small tapas bar and within two years had expanded their bar and restaurant into a full operation that continues to focus on using fresh and local ingredients and features over 75 cocktails. Everything, from food to drinks, is made in-house and prepared to order. We hope you enjoy your time at The Vine as much as we enjoy having you here.

CITY: Grayslake

Allgauers on the Riverfront

Overlooking a gently-flowing, tree-lined river with scenic views in every season, this award-winning restaurant offers American fare with an eclectic flair. The comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere is accented with beautiful decor, distinctive artwork, and soaring vaulted ceilings that compliment the exquisite culinary creations of the chef. Noted for the Friday Seafood and Prime Rib Night, the succulent specialties are impeccably presented in a lovely setting. Open Sundays for spectacular Champagne Sunday Brunch featuring over 100 items from fresh seafood to omelet stations and decadent desserts.

CITY: Northbrook

Piece Brewery & Pizzeria

This local favorite unites classic New Haven-style thin crust pizza with award-winning microbrews served in a laidback loft in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. The hand-crafted lagers and ales here are produced in small batches under the watchful eye of Brewer Jonathan Cutler, winner of 21 major awards. Just as much care goes into the pizza, earning Piece “Best Pizza in Chicago” honors in 2012 by Chicago Magazine readers.

CITY: Chicago

Celtic Knot Public House

An authentic public house with excellent food, well-poured pints and a worldwide wine list. Regular live music includes Bluegrass Mondays, Celtic sessions Tuesdays, afternoon tea Wednesdays and Saturdays; storytelling monthly.

CITY: Evanston

Bar Louie

An eclectic urban bar with warm surroundings, filled with nightlife photography, hand-laid tile artwork and other local architectural touches. Made famous for handcrafted signature martinis, also features an exceptional selection of uniquely presented American food traditionally and regionally inspired, including small plates, burgers and sandwiches. While beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients.

CITY: Skokie

Half Acre Beer Company

The Half Acre Tap Room is a traditional tap room that offers only the beers brewed at the onsite brewery. It’s not a bar or a restaurant. It’s just a casual opportunity for the folks here to host some visitors and serve the beers flowing through their brewery. Tours are available.

CITY: Chicago

Blind Faith Cafe

Chicago's premier, certified-green, vegetarian restaurant. For over 30 years guests have been enjoying the award winning food. Dedicated to offering beautifully prepared wholesome natural foods that nourish the body and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable environment. Their extensive menu is prepared with only the highest quality ingredients, complimented by a superb selection of beer and wine and finished with a delicious assortment of homemade desserts.

CITY: Evanston

Winnetka Wine Shop

Providing fine wines and craft beers for the North Shore. Every wine and beer is hand selected and taste tested before they are placed on our shelf. Stop in to select a bottle to take home or enjoy a glass in the café.

CITY: Winnetka

Bar Bordeaux

Offering an authentic French dining experience unlike any other amid the bustle of downtown Evanston. The wine list features a wide selection of reasonably priced French wines. Serving dinner seven days a week and brunch on Sunday. Winner of the Critic's Choice Award from Time Out Chicago Magazine.

CITY: Evanston

Bravo! Cucina Italiana

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 room available. Also offering terrace dining and happy hour specials.

CITY: Evanston

Ward Eight

An exceptional neighborhood cocktail bar. A menu of creative craft cocktails, unique wines and local beers is accentuated by a menu of small plates. Also offering retail sales, private event planning, and wine and spirits tasting classes.

CITY: Evanston

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

A fun, family friendly restaurant with a full menu that features award-winning traditional wings, boneless wings, chicken tenders, naked tenders, spun in one of 14 signature sauces. From barbeque to blazin, there's a sauce for everyone in the family. The menu also includes burgers wraps, salads, ribs and more. With a multitude of plasmas and big screen tv's it's the perfect place to watch your favorite team.

CITY: Northbrook

Di Pescara

Serving an eclectic menu of fresh seafood, steaks, and tasty appetizers in a contemporary yet warm environment. Part of the Lettuce Entertain You stable of award-winning restaurants. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CITY: Northbrook

Zapatista

One of Chicagoland's best Mexican restaurants. Favorite dishes include made-to-order guacamole and unique fajitas which are served sizzling hot in lava stone molcajetes. Featuring a wide variety of meat and seafood dishes in both traditional and modern Mexican preparations, alongside a seemingly endless list of tequilas to be enjoyed by themselves or in a fresh squeezed margarita.

CITY: Northbrook

Avli Restaurant

"Philoxenia" is the Greek word for traditional hospitality. Here at Avli everyone should feel like they are visiting an old friend. Traditional Greek dishes are done with passion for food.

CITY: Winnetka

Edzo's Burger Shop

This ubber-popular eatery brings a hand-crafted, quality approach to the iconic Chicago hot dog stand. Featuring freshly-ground burgers, hand-cut-fries, Chicago-style dogs and great shakes.

CITY: Evanston

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar

Located in The Glen Town Center and recognized as one of the North Shore's most popular eateries, Flight's urban chic ambiance, extensive wine list and innovative menu (best described as American Contemporary Comfort food) will take your senses to greater heights. Customer favorites include the Duck Mac and Cheese, Pan Seared Scallops, Beef Tenderloin, Skirt Steak Flatbread, the Flight Burger and Herb Fries. Save room for dessert...the Chocolate Fondue paired with a Ruby Port is a must!

CITY: Glenview

Glenview House

Extensively rehabbed and converted into an upscale American restaurant, bar and whiskey lounge, the Glenview House. Features beautifully presented, upscale American comfort food with French, Italian and Asian influences. The restaurant specializes in imported and craft beers with over 100 different selections available on draught and in bottles. Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the many dining areas. Seasonal outdoor seating available

CITY: Glenview

Gusto Ristorante Italiano

Serving excellent Old World Italian cuisine. Featuring Tribune acclaimed award-winning eggplant parmigiana and chicken vesuvio. Combining home-cooked flavor with elegant sauces.

CITY: Glenview

Francesca's North

Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Chicago, the menu 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

Eclissi

A perfect spot to enjoy excellent Italian cuisine in downtown Skokie. Brothers Ruben and Oscar serve all dishes made to order and the wine options combine perfectly with each dish. Pastas as well as meat and fish dishes round out a full range of entree options. Desserts should not be missed with the cannoli made fresh on site. Serving lunch and dinner.

CITY: Skokie

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

A fun, family-friendly restaurant with a full menu that features award-winning traditional wings, boneless wings, chicken tenders, naked tenders, spun in one of 14 signature sauces. From barbeque to blazin', there's a sauce for everyone in the family. The menu also includes burgers wraps, salads, ribs and more. With a multitude of plasmas and big screen tv's it's the perfect place to watch your favorite team.

CITY: Evanston

Flat Top Grill

Create your own stir-fry meal. Offering more than 25 ingredients including traditional and exotic fruits and vegetables, a selection of rice and noodles, signature handcrafted sauces, prime beef tenderloin and seasonal offerings including game and seafood. Also featuring Asian inspired appetizers, homemade desserts, and a full bar featuring Tiki drinks and urban cocktails.

CITY: Evanston

Globe Cafe and Bar

Geared to today's business professional and educated travelers who want to keep up with world events. This friendly neighborhood restaurant offers newspapers and magazines, flat screen TVs and media towers located throughout the café, along with high-speed wireless internet. Plus, really great food.

CITY: Evanston

Hackney's on Harms

Across from Harm's Woods, Hackney's has the rustic charm of a North Woods roadhouse. Famed for big burgers and one-of-a-kind French fried onions, its outdoor patio is one of the prettiest on the North Shore.

CITY: Glenview

Hackney's on Lake

A North Shore institution for nearly 70 years, Hackney's has been voted Best Burger more times than you can count. There are also fresh salads, tasty seafood and more.

CITY: Glenview

Liberatad

A culinary adventure in the Latin American landscape awaits you at Libertad. Travel by way of small plates, allowing for many flavor experiences. The journey is vast, with dishes that speak Nuevo Latino, fare inspired by great Argentinean, Brazilian and Mexican restaurants among many others in this culinary mosaic. The specialty cocktails and a defined wine list compliment your meal.

CITY: Skokie

Koi Chinese and Sushi

Located right in the heart of charming Evanston's restaurant row, Koi brings the bold flavors of the eight different regions of authentic Chinese Cuisine and fresh sushi to every dining experience. The menu brings owner Sandy Chens' love for traditional Chinese cooking to the forefront.

CITY: Evanston

Jameson's Charhouse

Jameson's Charhouse has been serving quality steaks, chops and fresh fish for exceptional value for over two decades. Menu selections feature modern American cuisine full of delicious choices. All dishes prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients.

CITY: Glenview

Go Roma Italian Kitchen

If life gives you tomatoes, make sauce. Better yet, we'll make it for you. At Go Roma Real Easy Italian, we pride ourselves on serving real hearty soups, fresh salads, hot Italian panini, hand-stretched artisan pizza and real Italian pastas and classics. Everything on the Go Roma menu is fresh and made to order. Stop by to savor real, easy Italian for yourself.

CITY: Northbrook

Jameson's Charhouse

Jameson's Charhouse has been serving quality steaks, chops and fresh fish for exceptional value for over two decades. Menu selections feature modern American cuisine full of delicious choices. All dishes prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients.

CITY: Skokie

Jet's Pizza

What are you hungry for today? Perhaps a pizza made with the freshest ingredients, a delicious sub sandwiched, deli boats, wings or original Jet's bread. Offering fresh salads such as antipasto, tuna, Greek and garden. Put a sweet ending to your meal with our awesome cinnamon stix!

CITY: Skokie

Kabul House

Serving awe-inspiring Afghan cuisine in a bright new setting in Downtown Skokie. Affordable prices are combined with fresh unique offerings including succulent chicken kabobs, lamb and beef stews, and a wide selection of appetizers including Mantoo(ground beef steamed dumplings with tomato and yogurt) as well as unique spins on eggplant, okra and pumpkin. The staff is warm and welcoming and you'll be planning your next visit before you leave.

CITY: Skokie

Tub Tim Thai Restaurant

A family-owned establishment with charm and coziness and very helpful waitstaff. Located in charming downtown Skokie, a trip to Tim Tub Thai offers an adventure of authentic Thai dining at its finest. The menu offers the usual Thai fare--Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup, beef salad -- all the standard Thai fare done superbly with other unique specialties.

CITY: Skokie

Yolo's Mexican Eatery

Family owned and operated Mexican eatery located in Downtown Skokie. Yolo offers a remarkable eating experience and an eclectic menu that changes often and caters to a wide variety of tastes. Traditional Mexican food at its finest. "An absolute gem" rave reviewers on Yelp.

CITY: Skokie

Limani: Port of Greece

Limani: Port of Greece is a modern and casual Greek dining experience with an exceptional selection of Greek wings. Come join us for a taste of our rustic Mediterranean cuisine and wonderful atmosphere.

CITY: St. Charles

J. Alexander's Restaurant

Upscale contemporary American restaurant known for its wood-fired cuisine. The menu features a wide selection of American classics, including steaks, prime rib of beef, fresh seafood, as well as salads, sandwiches and desserts.

CITY: Northbrook

545 North Bar & Grill

Serving up comfort food with a twist. We are an American bar and grill with a distinct urban vibe located in the heart of Historic Downtown Libertyville. Menu includes salads, choice entrees, sandwiches and burgers, seafood and much more.

CITY: Libertyville

Marcello's

This cozy and contemporary offspring of the legendary Father and Son Restaurant group is family owned and operated, preparing all of its specialties from scratch using fresh ingredients. The thin-crust pizza, a house favorite, can be tossed using whole wheat, seven-grain crusts or prepared with Abbe's Gluten Free. Don't overlook the BBQ ribs, broasted chicken, healthy, salads and sandwiches.

CITY: Northbrook

Max & Benny's Restaurant Deli and Bakery

Max and Benny's is an iconic north suburban deli-restaurant recently described by Chicago Magazine as the "best Jewish deli in the Chicagoland area." Specialties include corned beef, pastrami and Rueben sandwiches.

CITY: Northbrook