Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60173

Benihana - Schaumburg

Japanese-born Rocky H. Aoki founded Benihana in 1964, with the opening of it first restaurant in Manhattan's Upper West Side at 61 West 56th St.

Texas de Brazil - Schaumburg

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled meat as well as an extravagant salad area.

Binny's Beverage Depot - Schaumburg

Binny's superstores offer a huge selection of fine wines, premium spirits, imported and domestic beers, cigars and gift items.

Big Bowl - Schaumburg

Vibrant flavors explode in nearly every dish at this fun, festive eatery, part of a small chain within the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises empire. Big Bowl grinds peanuts for the peanut sauce, chops fresh chilies for the spicy dishes and rolls the shrimp summer rolls fresh twice a day. The spicy food is truly spicy and the hot-and-sour soup, which starts with house-made pork broth, is among Chicago's best. Don't miss the zingy, house-made ginger ale.

Melting Pot - Schaumburg

The Melting Pot of Schaumburg is a fondue restaurant that specializes in capturing the ultimate dining experience. We strive to provide the perfect night out for every guest.

Prairie Center for the Arts

Owned and operated by the Village of Schaumburg since 1986, the Prairie Center hosts music, dance and drama from local entertainers as well as international touring acts in its intimate, 442-seat theater. There's also a free, outdoor summer concert series, and the Herb Aigner Gallery showcasing visual arts.

Maggiano's - Schaumburg

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises originated this Italian-restaurant concept known for big, hearty portions of Italian-American specialties. Maggiano's has spread to a national chain under Brinker International, but LEYE still manages this location.

Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue - Elk Grove

Large BBQ restaurant & bar known for smoked meats & its namesake sauce, with private-dining options.

Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Schaumburg

This Schaumburg spot offers a full menu of Italian specialties and flat pizzas. Moretti's isa popular mini-chain of sports pubs within the larger Ala Carte Entertainment group.

Red Lantern Asian Bistro

Opened in 2009, this Rolling Meadows restaurant offers contemporary and classic dishes from across Asia. Specialties include duck marinated with hoisin sauce and served with onion cakes, green onions and fresh cucumber and “firecracker” fish, a fillet lightly fried and coated in sweet-spicy sauce. A Chinese-language menu also offers traditional fare.

Asian Bistro

Tucked away in an Arlington Heights strip mall, this little cafe offers authentic and zesty Szechuan and Mandarin cuisine plus Chinese "hot pot," prepared with imported ingredients. Chef Jack Liang's grandparents came from Szechwan province, and he first learned his trade as a cook in the Taiwanese army.

Stonewood Ale House

The warm casual atmosphere of our restaurant features wood walls, cultured stone fireplaces and lots of booth seating. An extensive 70-item menu highlights flavorful wood-grilled specialties such as Burgers, BBQ Ribs, Steaks, Chicken, and Seafood, as well as Prime Rib, freshly prepared Pastas, Salads, Award-winning Wings, and Sandwiches. A variety of classic comfort meals including Pot Roast, Fish & Chips and Meat Loaf completes our menu.

Tokio Pub

Tokio Pub is a hip, lively destination for hand rolled sushi, ramen, cocktails and more. Signature dishes include the Ramen Burger and the Hot Rock, where you cook your steak or tuna at your table! Now open for lunch 6 days a week & dinner every day.

Chandler's Chophouse

Ala Carte Entertainment's chophouse on the grounds of the Schaumburg Golf Course serves prime and choice beef, pastas, seafood and daily specials like an all-you-can-eat Friday fish fry and Saturday prime rib. It's open daily for breakfast and lunch, too, and offers regular live entertainment.

Sam and Harry's Public House

No longer a steakhouse but an over priced diner. The best steakhouses aren’t all downtown. OpenTable’s 2017 Diner’s Choice winner Sam & Harry’s delivers a top-notch steak without Chicago traffic and parking. Sam & Harry’s has the chops to deliver a meat or seafood dinner you won’t likely forget. Located in the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel,

Ikea Restaurant, Bistro & Swedish Food Market - Schaumburg

The massive Swedish home goods and furniture store also features a family-friendly cafe offering meatballs, salmon and other Swedish favorites, plus cheap breakfasts. They also have a food store selling frozen and packaged goods, so you can have lunch, buy a stove, a dining-room table, pots and pans and things to cook for dinner all in the same place.

Gaylord India Restaurant - Schaumburg

A blend of traditional and innovative awaits you at Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine. Whether you dine at our Downtown Chicago or Schaumburg locations, you will experience the finest food.

Yu's Mandarin Restaurant

Welcome to Yu’s, where our passion is to provide you with an authentic Chinese dining experience. Visit us for unforgettable traditional and modern-creative Chinese cuisine prepared impeccably by experienced chefs and served by a highly trained staff

Seasons 52 - Schaumburg

Schaumburg location of a national chain of fresh grill and wine bars inspired by the fresh appeal of the farmers' market — 52 weeks a year. The wine list offers a diverse international selection of 100 wines, including 60 offered by the glass.

Enterrium

The upscale restaurant features an elevated craft bar, a sports bar, 8 boutique bowling lanes, classic and modern arcade games, and private event space. The interior decor is up-scale modern urban-chic in style.

Finn McCool's Irish Sports Pub - Schaumburg

Finn McCool's brings that internationally famous Irish party spirit to Schaumburg! The friendliest staff in town brings you daily food and drink specials, patio in season, private party space, and a unique menu with lots of variety at great value prices.

Weber Grill - Schaumburg

We established the first Weber Grill Restaurant in January 1989 in Wheeling, Illinois, to build on the grilling popularity and successes of Weber Grills. It is the first of its kind, featuring outdoor food grilling indoors on authentic Weber Charcoal Kettles (an American icon invented by George Stephen in 1952)