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Atwater's in The Herrington, Geneva, IL

Atwater's in The Herrington

4.9 (1399)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
15 S River Ln, Geneva, IL 60134

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Atwater's is a waterfront, intimate, fine dining experience in Geneva, IL. Our Executive Chef locally sources our menu and creates classical dishes with a modern touch. Our seasonal menu offers recipes that are nuanced to include ingredients that are at their peak of freshness. Atwater's offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week. Enjoy beautiful water and courtyard views, private dining space, and al fresco dining on our patio in season. Atwater's offers afternoon tea quarterly. We are nestled within The Herrington Inn, which is also a wedding venue, boutique hotel, spa, and corporate meeting venue. Open to the public and hotel guests, 365 days.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Gillespie
  • Catering
    Upscale location for events up to 170.
  • Private party facilities
    Waterfront gazebo for private dining parties, up to eight guests can be rented for special celebrations. We have additional event rooms that can host up to 170 private diners in a private setting
  • Neighborhood
    Geneva
  • Cross street
    Route 38
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self parking available
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to Metra Union Pacific/West Line that travels to Ogilvie Transportation Center on Madison Street in Chicago.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,399 people are saying

Atwater's in The Herrington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • West Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • West Suburbs

    Best Food

  • West Suburbs

    Best Service

  • West Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • West Suburbs

    Best Value

  • West Suburbs

    Romantic

  • West Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • West Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Atwater's in The Herrington offers consistently "excellent food" and "great service" with a quiet, elegant atmosphere. Patrons praise its attentive staff, beautifully plated dishes, and extensive menu options. Ideal for special occasions, it combines old-world charm with modern culinary flair. Guests often describe their dining experience as "fantastic" and "wonderful."
1,399 Reviews
  1. Ross VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the best restaurant in Fox Valley area considering menu, food quality, service, location and ambiance.

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  2. Eva

    Chicago / Illinois21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall its a fabulous dinning experience with a nice choice of light dished for a brunch, as well as extensive drink menu. The filet mignon was exceptional, as was the desert. My only issue was with the salmon dish. I felt that the seasoning was rather dull, and I didn't care for the bed of veggies it was served on. Also the size of the salmon should have been an ounce more. I'd redesign the dish.

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  3. Bill

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and experienced a very attentive wait staff and delicious dinners. I had a delightful tajin dusted Ahi Tuna and my husband enjoyed a filet mignon that was cooked to perfection. This is a beautiful restaurant that pays close attention to every detail. We were extremely pleased and will definitely dine there again.

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  4. Tom

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent. Service is great. What more can you ask for. Very private and chill atmosphere.

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  5. Douglas

    Washington, D.C. Area25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Whenever we are in the Geneva area, we stay at the Herrington and dine at Atwater's. The menu always presents several enticing options, and the food is consistently impressive. The level of service provided at Atwater's is difficult to find anymore, and the staff are always attentive and very helpful. We love dining at Atwater's due to the exceptional food and service, and it is one of the best restaurants in suburban Chicago.

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  6. Al VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Val, was great! The rest of the wait staff did a fine job, they were attentive and seemed to want to do a good job.

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  7. Rich

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to Atwater's for many years for special occasion dinners. The service and food overall are excellent. We would like to see some newer and different choices in the menu.

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  8. John

    Chicago / Illinois38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    first time there. great staff. excellent food. fantastic bartender Patrick.

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  9. Louise VIP

    Chicago / Illinois84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful night at Atwater’s. One of the best Mother’s Day dinners ever! The duck and filet mignon were prepared perfectly as requested! Superb dessert!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed Mother's Day for brunch here. Luna was our server who was cheerful & attentive, and had plenty of back-up staff to ensure even more attentiveness. Started with mimosas, food was delicious and we really like the 'presentation.' I had sea scallops & shrimp & husband had an omelette. Very pleasant atmosphere - upscale, not loud, plush seating.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Atwater's in The Herrington

15 S River Ln, Geneva, IL 60134

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 38
  • Neighborhood
    Geneva
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Continental
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self parking available
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to Metra Union Pacific/West Line that travels to Ogilvie Transportation Center on Madison Street in Chicago.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Gillespie
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Upscale location for events up to 170.
  • Private party facilities
    Waterfront gazebo for private dining parties, up to eight guests can be rented for special celebrations. We have additional event rooms that can host up to 170 private diners in a private setting
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