Old-school American bar & restaurant serving a pared-down menu of burgers, shrimp cocktail & chili.
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.
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.
Modern American farm-to-table restaurant celebrating and showcasing the best ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.
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.
Lively American outpost with gourmet burgers, Southwestern fare, BBQ options & a popular salad bar.8765
Chicago staple serving traditional Italian fare in old-school digs with a bar & outdoor seating.
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.
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.
Italian-American fare, bowling & bocce in a sprawling space with indoor & outdoor seating & a bar.
Buzzy, long-running Italian nook serving comfort-driven fare in a petite, rustic setting.
Classic cafe with a drive-thru & a menu of pastries, breakfast fare, sandwiches, coffee & smoothies.
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.
Francesca's Restaurants feature rustic Italian cuisine and friendly service in a casual, relaxed environment.
Long-standing, sit-down rib joint serving classic barbecue & comfort fare in a low-key setting.
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.
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.
Trattoria offering Italian favorites & thin-crust pizza, plus a full bar & carryout.
Family-friendly, counter-service tavern best known for cornmeal-crust flat pizzas, with house-made sauce. Baked mostaccioli, half-pound Black Angus burgers and other sandwiches.
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.
Informal outpost of a small, family-owned chain serving pizza & pasta in a cozy space with a patio.
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.
Established, casual Italian-American haunt offering an extensive menu for lunch & dinner.
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.
