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Jerry's Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.cornercooks.com/
  • Phone: (847) 441-0134
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm, DInner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Payment Options: Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Executive Chef: Larry Smith
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Catering is offered through Corner Cooks as well as private parties in the Corner Cooks space. Full service catering is offered with a variety of approaches including cocktail party menus, casual buffet to elegant seated dinners. The owner is always open to creating one of a kind menus.
  • Private Party Facilities: The rooms at Corner Cooks include an intimate 28 seat space overlooking the courtyard with a lovely granite fireplace.Perfect for intimate dinners. The open kitchen offers interactive classes and cooking parties.
  • Private Party Contact: Betsy (847) 441-0134

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Elm and Chestnut Street
  • Public Transit: The Metra North line stops at the Winnetka
    stop. A short 2 block walk to the restaurant.
  • Parking: Street Parking
A word from Jerry's
Connected through French doors to its 12 year old catering and private party event space Corner Cooks, Jerry"s offers American cuisine with an eclectic twist. Bridget Burns turns out thoughtful,inventive and fresh dishes with specials introduced every Thursday. Fresh fish is the rule and always… offered.Surprises abound. From chicken curry with French influence to the house favorite-seabass in a sweet chili broth to killer fried chicken.Lunch is all about salads (beet salads a must)and the daily trio. The granite tables were built by the owner's husband, a school teacher and craftsman and are particularly beautiful by candlelight. When Corner Cooks is not hosting a party, request seating in the fireplace room which is painted a delicious blue green color with windows overlooking Chestnut Court. A neighborhood favorite, and part of the community, Jerry's is run with care and commitment which shows from kitchen to table.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables
Diner Reviews
  • "Nothing bad about this restaurant but nothing particularly good either. It isn't good enough to go back to. The eggplant arrabiata was blah; the eggplant cooked to mush. The phyllo pizza needed a few more phyllo layers."
    Dined on 7/1/2014
  • "We were impressed with the flavors of the meals presented. The Grouper was outstanding -- few do fish this well."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "Could feel like you're in an old school, English living room - very cool vibe and ambiance. The food was very good even though they ran out of a couple of things on the menu. It was a bit pricy, but overall a very good place to go in the Northshore."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "My friend and I had a delicious dinner at Jerry's. I had the sea bass. It had an interesting ginger sauce that was light and flavorful. She had the fried chicken and said it was the best fried chicken she's had in a very long time and the sides were excellent!"
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "Not what it used to be. Jerry's has definitely changed. Phyllo pizza was excellent."
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "A surprising find with excellent food. We got there by 5:30 and by the time we left the place was packed! Looked like a lot of families and fronds from the neighborhood."
    Dined on 6/4/2014
  • "Jerry's is a charming restaurant in a charming locale. My appetizer of spring rolls was delicious & my husband's beet salad was scrumptious. My friend & I had the bronzino & it was less than great. It was unappealingly presented (tail & and skin) & was bland & slightly dry. Desserts were outstanding: the chocolate popcorn & praline was absolutely out of this world!!! My peach cobbler was also wonderful."
    Dined on 5/27/2014
  • "They were out of one of the dinner specials at 5:45 pm. They obviously never had it that evening. They should have changed their special menu to reflect that because we all wanted to order what was not available. This was not very good planning."
    Dined on 5/21/2014
  • "Great local night out, food was good wine was better. Would go back!"
    Dined on 5/20/2014
  • "We had a great time and it has been our second time eating there in about 5 months. Service was fine, food was great. Thank you and hope to see you soon."
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "We like to find restaurants within about 5 miles of where we live. Jerry's will certainly be on our list now. Decor was fresh and cherry in the outer room full of light. More intimate quiet room was also lovely. Food was good and portions were just right. "
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "What a great place to enjoy Mother's Day! Delicious food, absolutely outstanding service, happy atmosphere. Will keep Jerry's on my list of favorites for dining! "
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "I had only been to Jerry's once before and remember a nice evening, but on saturday, it was memorable in a bad way. I will not be going back ever. The service is a total joke. The restaurant was busy, but now full and we waiting close to two hours for our meals. Worst of all when we complained, they made excuses that it was rush hour. What happened to reliable service?"
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "My 85-year-old mother, who is typically difficult to please, proclaimed Jerry's as her favorite brunch ever. Great variety, just the right amount of options, and each dish was as tasty as the next. Beet salad, curry chicken salad, delectable shrimp, farro salad, smoked salmon--and those were just the starters. Yum! A home run!"
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "As usual, the food at Jerrys was good (although my steak, that I ordered cooked medium arrived very rare and was still rare even after sending if back - so I couldn't eat any of it). Everyone else enjoyed their food and meal. Our service was fair to poor. The restaurant was super busy, but still I don't think that should be an excuse. We waited over 15 minutes to get a glass of wine. Our server never came back to the table to see if we wanted more drinks or to see how our food was. We ordered 4 salads and only 3 were delivered to the table. After telling our waiter we were missing a salad he said they would bring another one. They did - 20 minutes later. So all in all - an okay evening - not the best. "
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "Have been to Jerry's several times both indoors & out. Each experience was exactly what we were hoping for. Great food; exceptional service and cozy ambience. "
    Dined on 5/9/2014
  • "A shame because it's local and on a great corner but the food is nothing special and it's priced as if it should be. Strange layout inside and many tables have a view of the busing station. Odd experience all around. "
    Dined on 5/9/2014
  • "The food is very good but not quite as excellent as it used to be and the prices are high as always. The service is excellent, food cooked perfectly however somewhat average/bland taste, specials boring,wine selection average. We will be back but for the price, not as often. "
    Dined on 5/2/2014
  • "We enjoyed an amazing meal at this cozy and relaxing spot. The service, food and ambience were all top notch. We are definitely looking forward to returning for another visit. "
    Dined on 4/29/2014
  • "Used a Groupon and I was very happy with the purchase. The food was great. The service was attentive,but not pushy. The decor and atmosphere were excellent. We didn't opt to eat outdoors but that is available. "
    Dined on 4/25/2014
  • "Welcomed as if in a private club, and felt as though we were throughout the meal. Atmosphere friendly but respectful. Lovely surroundings. Service perfectly professional, smooth and pleasant. Food exceptional - each item uniquely savory and chosen carefully. No "filler" items on this buffet! "
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "We found Jerry's on Open Table. What a pleasant surprise. I had the fish, Brankino, I believe, and my husband - the fried chicken. Both entrees were delicious. I would definitely recommend Jerry's to a friend if they are looking for a restaurant with an interesting menu, good wines and ambience. "
    Dined on 4/18/2014
  • "Great food, beautiful presentation in a upscale setting. . Located in a quaintt own with scenic outdoor dining."
    Dined on 4/2/2014
  • "Food is creative and very good. Good appetizers, salads and entrees. Like it"
    Dined on 3/30/2014
  • "The restaurant is really two separate areas, with the kitchen between them, but both of them very cute. It almost feels like you're at someone's house. I had the salmon which was very tasty. My husband did not really like the pork tacos he ordered. He said they were hard to eat - probably because you couldn't roll them up as they are served on flat tostadoes. They bring out crusty bread and some spreads which were good too. The wine list is brief, but you're really there for the food and conversation."
    Dined on 3/24/2014
  • "I have hosted parties for 50, an intimate 80th birthday party for 20, dinner for 4 couple or 10 girlfriends- it all works. The food is edgy enough but with enough standards to please a range of tastes and the restaurant has several alcoves and levels so they can create a quiet or private group dinner. Sophisticated enough for fussy city diners yet helpful enough for my parents- Jerry's never disappoints."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Pasted it up on Open Table the late few weeks. Very happy we gave Jerry's a chance.... Great Food, Great Service, just a Great Place!!"
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Jerry's food is reliabably delicious; our favorites are the fried chicken, beet salad and chicken curry - but their specials are usually wonderfully prepared as well. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere keeps us coming back."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Great food but you want to sit in fireplace room! The main door room is cluttered and drafty"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We went the night before Valentine's day and were not disappointed. Have to admit I made a reservation because of the JDeal email I received, but we used to go to Jerry's quite often, but some how it had fallen off of our radar. We had an outstanding meal, and the JDeal (glass of wine for Ladies, and a nice appetizer including caviar) was well worth the trip. The peach cobbler dessert was to die for. Kudos to Jerry's. We will return soon."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "We were going anyway but a special treat $10 off an entree due to snowstorm! Great marketing on owner Betsy's part! One if my favorite local spots.. Linda Martin"
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "the facility is charming and the food very good. The service was a bit lacking. We had a birthday celebration and the presentation of the desert was great!"
    Dined on 1/15/2014
  • "Consistently good food. It's a real treat to dine here. Service can be spotty at times which is disappointing."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "We dine at Jerry's quite often, with it's interesting menu and convenient location. We were disappointed this time in our food, as the chicken was too well done and the other items were not as appealing as usual."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "It's rare that I have a hard time choosing which entree to order at a restaurant, because there are typically only one or two choices that appeal. At Jerry's, it's different. The menu has options that not only sound good, but taste good. Comfort food so incredibly upgraded. Everyone at our table of 6 was immensely happy. I knew I wouldn't be able to consume both the beet salad as an appetizer and my chilean sea bass (the most amazing sauce, btw), so I ordered both knowing that I had just sewn up lunch for the next day. Portions were quite, quite generous. We were tucked up in the corner by the fireplace and it was all simply special. One of my absolute favorite restaurants."
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "Jerry's never disappoints We have been customers for years and will always be customers"
    Dined on 12/1/2013
  • "Lunch with friends that is better both in food quality and originality than just a sandwich or salad is a relaxing treat. Jerry's offers a pretty and quiet haven from holiday craziness, a place to have a good visit with a gourmet touch. Lunch there made us feel special and certainly not rushed. I had dined there before for dinner. Now I have found a great lunch spot."
    Dined on 11/25/2013
  • "Great Martini, great Beet salad and great Branzino! Cannot go wrong. Jerrys is very cozy and comfortable. I have taken many friends to Jerrys and they all love it for everything it has to offer."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "Jerry's is the jewel of Winnetka dining. This place never disappoints. My friends and I come here again and again. I love the vegetable curry and I hear people come from miles for the skirt steak. Counting the days until I can return."
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "There are 4 of us who celebrate our birthdays on or close to the day. We have done this for 3 years. The birthday honorees are treated very well and receive dessert birthday plates with cookie, sorbet, and candle plus a decorative plate."
    Dined on 11/14/2013
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