In an unassuming strip mall in the northwest suburb of Glenview, chef Yanitizin "Yanni" Sanchez is doing some unconventional things with Mexican cuisine at Mercado Cocina │Cantina. The former chef/owner of critically acclaimed Chicago restaurant Sabor Saveur draws from inspiration from her own heritage as well as world travels.
Comfort-food joint dishes specialty pizzas, ribs, fried chicken & other American basics until late.
The huge menu at this minuscule snack shop hidden in a Prospect Heights shopping mall offers Vienna Beef dogs with all the topping, deep-fried Polishes and the amazing Beef-O, a cheeseburger layered with Italian beef.
Informal outpost of a small, family-owned chain serving pizza & pasta in a cozy space with a patio.
Allgauer's is noted for a Friday Night seafood and prime rib buffet, Sunday Champagne brunch and weekday lunch buffet.
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.
Inviting spot known for preparing carefully sourced regional Italian specialties plus wines galore.
Indian & Nepali specialties dished family- & buffet-style in a white-tablecloth strip-mall space.
Local mainstay offering Mediterranean & Middle Eastern favorites in a casual, quick-serve space.
North Branch is Glenview's local hot spot offering Chicago-style pizza, burgers and other great dishes.
This counter-service taqueria in Des Plaines is owned by the family that opened the erstwhile Bridgeview Taco Village in a trailer in 1968.
This independently owned family restaurant in Niles is open 24 hours a day serving a huge menu with breakfast all day; sandwiches; massive salads; burgers; American, Greek and international fare; and a big selection of house-made cakes and baked goods.
