Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 2000 Fifth Ave, River Grove, IL 60171

Lake Street Kitchen + Bar

Farm-to-table American fare, craft beers & global wines in a rustic spot with late-night hours.

Penny's Noodle Shop - Oak Park

Low-key eatery serving noodle dishes & Pan-Asian fare including Thai, Japanese & Vietnamese eats.

Giordano's (Edison Park)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

BURGER MOOVMENT

Only the highest quality beef touches the menu at Elmwood Park's BURGER MOOVMENT, which gives the quick service format a serious upgrade with its offerings. The restaurant uses 100% Midwest Angus beef, with everything made from scratch on the spot. Fries hail from Idaho and premium shakes are spun to order.

Johnnie's Beef - Elmwood Park

Tiny, no-frills, cash-only hot dog stand serving sausage & beef plus Italian ice, fries & shakes.

Twisted Cookie

This cheery little dessert cafe is situated in the heart of downtown Forest Park. Twisted Cookie's signature item is the cupcake cookie, which consists of two butter cookies topped with frosting and decorated like cupcakes. Favorites range from red velvet and triple chocolate to key lime and PB&J.

Doc Ryan's

Irish-themed bar & grill serving pizza & pub fare, with a rooftop beer garden, darts & pool.

Beacon Pub

Historic neighborhood pub is usually a quiet spot to grab a beer and get in a game of darts, but sometimes it gets a little loud. Grab a seat on the patio if the jukebox blares.

Inari Sushi

Japanese restaurant & bar serving sushi & hot entrees in chic modern surroundings with a patio.

Gaetano's & Ristorantino Mediterraneo

Chef Gaetano Di Benedetto offers creative Italian cooking and wood-fired fare at this intimate west suburban trattoria.

Franksville

The last vestige of a once extensive local chain started in 1963 by brothers George, Harry and Sam Radaios, Franksville serves a wide menu including chicken, ribs, gyros, burgers, footlong hot dogs, standard hot dogs, kraut dogs and olive dogs, plus shakes, malts and beer.

Hands On Modern Thai and Sushi Bar

Contemporary Thai cuisine and sushi from C. Andy, who was born in California, reared in Thailand and studied cooking in Chicago.

Bakers Square - Melrose Park

One of 10 area locations of this Midwestern family-restaurant chain specializing in fresh-baked pies and comfort foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This location is open till midnight on weekends.

Ristorante Agostino

Since 1985, Chef Agostino Fiasche has been showcasing fresh seafood and Italian specialties at his elegant Northwest Side restaurant. Closed Mondays.

Edelweiss

Festive Bavarian lodge featuring traditional German food & beers plus oompah music on the weekends.

Caffe de Luca

Traditional Italian coffee drinks and desserts will make you feel like you're in Milan.

Poor Phil's Shell Bar

Casual sports bar featuring seafood & Cajun cooking plus craft beers, multiple TVs & outdoor seats.

Burger MooVment

100-percent Angus Beef burgers and all-natural chicken feature at this Elmwood Park fast-casual eatery, where you can choose from their signature menu or build your own burgers and sandwiches with fresh ingredients.

Amarind's

Casual Thai eatery serving noodles, curries & vegetarian fare, plus beer & wine amid exotic decor.

Famous Liquors - Forest Park

Wine & liquor store also offering beer, mixers, cheese, ice & other party basics.

Jerusalem Cafe

Casual counter-serve eatery offering Middle Eastern grub plus smoothies & juices.

Hemmingway's Bistro

Bistro featuring classic French fare, an extensive wine list & Sunday brunch buffet with live jazz.