Francesca's Restaurants feature rustic Italian cuisine and friendly service in a casual, relaxed environment.
Family-friendly American eatery/bar with live music & a menu of classic salads, burgers & mains.
With roots in Chinese cuisine, P.F. Chang’s honors recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, & beyond. Each item offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it’s a handcrafted cocktail or multi-course dinner.
Modern American farm-to-table restaurant celebrating and showcasing the best ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.
The Highland Park deli prides itself on meat that has been farm raised and hormone free. The venue also holds claims that it has passed thorough inspections to be deemed Kosher. Many of the recipes found at Mizrahi Grill have been passed down through generations.
This Lettuce Entertain You spot is named for an Italian fishing village on the Adriatic coast known for its fresh fish and seafood. Pastas, steaks and Italian entrees fill out the menu.
Lively American outpost with gourmet burgers, Southwestern fare, BBQ options & a popular salad bar.8765
Old-school American bar & restaurant serving a pared-down menu of burgers, shrimp cocktail & chili.
This suburban restaurant comes from Isaac and Moishe Nava. They opened La Casa de Isaac in Highland Park on April 29, 2008. It was a chance to bring authentic home-style Mexican cuisine to Chicago’s North Shore.
Look for Polish sausage, 1/3-pound fresh burger patty made with 50/50 brisket to chuck on a challah bun with Merkts cheddar and grilled onions, house-made Italian beef, and a grilled salami sandwich on french bread. at this Northbrook cheap-eats destination.
Long-standing, sit-down rib joint serving classic barbecue & comfort fare in a low-key setting.
Cheery eatery offering familiar Chinese & Thai eats, plus lunch specials & carryout.
Kamehachi of Tokyo was originally founded in Chicago in 1967 by Mrs. Marion Konishi, and is widely recognized as the first sushi bar in the city.
Established, casual Italian-American haunt offering an extensive menu for lunch & dinner.
Modern Mexican eatery & bar in a relaxed, family-friendly setting with TV sports & outdoor seats.
Longtime local breakfast chain serving pancakes, omelets, sandwiches & more in a old-school space.
Owned by the Schlan family for nearly 25 years, this Northbrook restaurant is named for founders Rhea and Lester Schlan’s sons. The Jewish deli serves corned beef and other traditional favorites.
Judy's is known for double-decker pizza — with two layers of thin crust, two layers of sausage, cheese, plus all the other ingredients. There's also regular thin-crust and sandwiches.
Restaurant chain serving wood-fired American fare in a contemporary space with a bar.
For all those benighted ex-New Yorkers who complain that Chicago-style pizza isn't greasy enough, and you you can't roll it up, this is the place.
Trattoria offering Italian favorites & thin-crust pizza, plus a full bar & carryout.
A full-service delicatessen and restaurant serving traditional Jewish specialties, sandwiches and house-baked breads and pastries. There's a deli counter at the front with a complete line of cold cuts and salads for takeout, too.
Casual, old-school eatery with a traditional Italian menu & occasional wine tastings.
Long-running bakery & deli featuring New York–style bagels, challah, breakfast, sandwiches & more.
Buzzy, long-running Italian nook serving comfort-driven fare in a petite, rustic setting.
Award-winning chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris, formerly of the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, showcase the best seasonal ingredients from Midwestern farms in their casual American restaurant in Northbrook.
Classic cafe with a drive-thru & a menu of pastries, breakfast fare, sandwiches, coffee & smoothies.
A casual American restaurant in Highland Park with global influences and an all-American beer and wine list.
Chicago staple serving traditional Italian fare in old-school digs with a bar & outdoor seating.