Comet Cafe serves up a menu of classic mid-western comfort food, while still satisfying alternative palettes with a wide variety of flavorful and fun vegetarian and vegan options. This casual cafe has a hip, eclectic vibe.
An upscale, casual restaurant with a menu crated with their own hand crafted wines in mind.
D & J offers a casual and budget-friendly French bistro.
California style cooking meets Mediterranean flavors at this restaurant. Small plates are at the core of the menu along with dips and spreads.
A classic Italian restaurant, with bold rustic flavors. The ever changing menu includes a cuisine that is both seasonal and regional, providing a wide selection of wines.
An upscale brewery with an approachable but inventive New American brunch/dinner menu with a large selection of house ciders and craft brew.
Federales is a lofty, open-air tequila and taco concept with an energetic, fun atmosphere.
The food is great and "flavor-ful", the service is considered by many to be a cut above the rest, and the award winning jazz is a treat not common to the south suburbs.
Francesca's Vicinato brings to Palos Park a restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, simple cooking, friendly service and fair prices. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio.
The regional French cuisine and the wide selection of wines lure foodies to this North Shore staple. Original artwork by Jacqueline Lefeuvre, wife of the chef/owner, lines the walls and is available for sale. Order individual entrees or try the chef-selected menu of hot and cold appetizers, sorbet, entree and dessert, which is available for a fixed price at lunch and dinner. Vegetarian options are also available for dinner and meals can be prepared to accommodate other dietary needs.
For over forty years, the Gale Street Inn has been renowned as one of Chicago's favorite places for BBQ Ribs. Also, try steaks, chops or fresh seafood selections.
A "casually elegant" atmosphere
Southern hospitality in the middle of the park! Giant City Lodge offers a menu of classic down-home cooking. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, BBQ beans, and a Friday night fish fry are served in a spacious rustic lodge setting. The Lodge also features a historic lounge and bar, gift shop, and guest cabins.
Gibsons Steakhouse has been the pinnacle of Gold Coast dining for nearly 2 decades. Housed in the space made famous by Mr. Kelley, where Streisand and Sinatra performed, Gibsons continues the star studded tradition with a nightly procession of the famous and powerful.
An old school neighborhood chop house providing excellently prepared steaks and chops, as well as other classically prepared dishes at a terrific price. Famous for its French onion soup. Family friendly.
Kurds from Syria and Turkey join together to create an authentic and eclectic Mediterranean-Middle Eastern menu. Sit and enjoy The Gundis, Chicago’s first Kurdish restaurant.
Half Acre may be known for their beers, but they’re also serving up some creative cuisine. At the Balmoral Tap Room, the menu changes based on what day you go. It varies from pizza to brisket to ramen.
An old-world Italian cuisine in an old Chicago speakeasy-style establishment. Ignotz Ristorante offers a classic Italian menu and is known for its thin crust pizza and veal dishes. Family friendly.
This is one of Chicago’s oldest restaurants and it is still run by the original Capitanini family. A classic Italian menu is complemented by a professional and knowledgeable staff serving you in a warm and whimsical Italian village setting that is really three restaurants in one place: The Village, La Cantina Enoteca, and Vivere.
JAM is an upscale diner serving a new American take on breakfast and lunch. They also have an extensive brunch drink menu.
Belly dancing and live music! Don't miss the fantastic atmosphere and irresistible food!
The culinary school offers Chicago residents a place where they can taste the budding skills of soon-to-be chefs in training. A portion of guest gratuity from the Dining room are put in a student scholarship fund.
A crab house akin to those of the old days - crab shells litter the floor and tanks of crabs wait for their delicious demise.
Divas, who impersonate iconic performers and lip-sync their songs, serenade patrons as they dine on eclectic contemporary American cuisine in a bright interior that is reminiscent of 1950s supper clubs.
La Palapa will transport you to a seaside in Mexico with its menu of incredible Mexican seafood dishes and lively atmosphere. Enjoy live Mariachi music on the incredible outdoor patio with friends and family. La Palapa is BYOB, so bring along your favorite beverages.