Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Birch River Grill: An American Kitchen restaurant

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.

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.

Jameson's Charhouse - Mount Prospect

Stalwart steakhouse features gourmet filets, seafood & traditional fare in a contemporary setting.

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.

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.

La Tasca Tapas

Spanish small plates, paella & sangria served in a vibrant space with murals & live music.

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.

Spunky Dunkers Donuts

This family-owned shop in Palatine makes a variety of raised and cake doughnuts and other pastries fresh twice daily and stays open round the clock. There are a few counter seats if you want to consume your doughnuts and coffee on the premises.

Birch River Grill: An American Kitchen

Rustic-contemporary eatery serving innovative American cuisine in the Doubletree Hotel.

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.

Binny's Beverage Depot - Des Plaines

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

Bangkok Cafe

Relaxed Thai restaurant serving classic dishes in a warm space with traditional accents.

Jarosch Bakery

Opened in 1959 and now in the hands of the third generation, Jarosch Bakery s a full-line scratch bakery creating breads, pastries, famous butter cookies, cakes, wedding cakes and coffeecakes on the premises.

Mitsuwa Marketplace

This large Japanese supermarket is a top destination for Wagyu beef, fresh fish, Asian produce and an extensive selection of Japanese groceries. A food court offers dine-in sushi, ramen, traditional Japanese dishes and more.

Francesca's Tavola

Pizza, pasta & other Italian staples are the draw at this upscale establishment with a relaxed vibe.

Salsa 17

Modern, upscale spot for Mexican dining & diverse margaritas in a colorful, art-filled hacienda.

Wildfish

Stylish, upscale pick for creative sushi & modern Japanese cuisine plus sake & cocktails.

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.

Johnnie's Beef - Arlington Heights

Celebrated Chicago-style Italian beef stand serving hot dogs, sandwiches & lemon Italian ice.

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

This downtown Arlington Heights theater produces smart contemporary plays and children's shows and showcases live music, dance and comedy.

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.

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.

Langostino's Nayarit

Family-friendly Mexican restaurant specializing in seafood, with cocktails & weekend karaoke.

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.

Hey Nonny

Founded by Chip Brooks and Chris Dungan, Hey Nonny consists of two venues in one: It's an intimate listening room for live music and an inventive, farm-to-table gastropub.

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.

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.

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.

Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Mount Prospect

This Mount Propect 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.

Capannari Ice Cream

Charming nook with a front porch featuring a rotating selection of clever ice cream flavors.