Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Northwest Suburbs

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Northwest Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Zin Gastropub

5.0

5 (389)

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

Lake Zurich

About the restaurant

A chef led, family owned restaurant providing fresh, made from scratch menu items, locally sourced and organically driven. Our wine and liquor program boasts offerings not available in retail.

Top review

LYNNEVIP

Dined on May 10, 2025

We were greeted promptly by Ken and seated. The bartender Lynne was very attentive. Food was excellent. Highly recommend.

Mockingbird Bar + Garden

4.9

4.9 (228)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

East Dundee

About the restaurant

Healthy Food with a Stylish Flair

Mockingbird Bar + Garden is a food and drink focused gathering place in a lively, convivial setting, stylishly designed to create memorable experiences. Inspired by our desire to serve and create a sense of community we offer the perfect mix of locally sourced healthy food all cooked from our wood-fired oven. Our incredible cocktails, local beer and coffee bar combined with our events will certainly make you a regular. Al fresco dining available either in our garden, patio, or around the firepit.

Top review

Catherine

Dined 3 days ago

We had such a wonderful evening. The service was incredible; food and drinks delicious. We will certainly be coming back!

Jimmy's Charhouse - Elgin

4.7

4.7 (613)

$30 and under

American

Elgin

About the restaurant

Whether you desire tasty appetizers, a crisp chef's salad, scrumptious shrimp alfredo, a savory boneless chicken breast sandwich, or a hearty charbroiled steak dinner, Jimmy's Charhouse of Elgin is here to satisfy your cravings.

Remember to visit our lounge, the perfect place to relax after long day at work, or after a delicious dinner in our dining room.

Top review

Jon

Dined on May 17, 2025

I chose this restaurant because it was close to an EV charging station. It turned out to be a wonderful experience. The food was exceptional and the wait staff attentive. I would highly recommend whether your vehicle needs to charge or not.

La Zingara

4.5

4.5 (358)

$30 and under

Italian

Arlington Heights

About the restaurant

La Zingara Trattoria is one of the most iconic Italian restaurants in the area. Serving authentic italian food in the Chicago NW area for the last 25 years. Family traditions are our inspiration. Please make us part of yours!

Top review

PatVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

La Zingara is excellent. Local great spot, family owned, staff call customers by name - so many repeat visitors. Food is also great.

Shabu-Yo- Schaumburg

4.4

4.4 (577)

$31 to $50

Shabu-shabu

Rolling Meadows

About the restaurant

WALK-INS WELCOME!! We now have more walk-in seats available!
You can leave your name on a waitlist too.
Last entry is AN HOUR prior to closing time.
15 minutes grace period and your reservation will be canceled.
Please call the store for reservations for bigger parties.

Experience a unique blend of cutting-edge robot technology and heartfelt hospitality. Enjoy fresh ingredients cooked in your personal pot while relaxing in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Savor a variety of dishes, including Japanese side dishes and delectable desserts. Indulge in fun cotton candy for kids and adults alike, and don’t miss our signature aged Wagyu beef. To make your celebrations special, our robots will serenade you on birthdays and anniversaries.

Whether it’s a special occasion or an everyday treat, we promise to make your visit unforgettable!

Top review

Michael

Dined on May 19, 2025

We’ve never been to this place or anything like it. It was great! The robots are fun. You should have a “cute” way to tip them like an oil can or something. Since we had never been, a more thorough explanation of what to do and how to do it would have made it better. Also, since you have crab legs AND pancakes & waffles, you should have butter available. We will be back

Wok n Fire - S Barrington

4.2

4.2 (1236)

$30 and under

Pan-Asian

Barrington (Township)

About the restaurant

Wok 'N Fire features contemporary Pan Asian cuisine and fun creative sushi all set in a lavish downtown style dining room. When you first walk in to a Wok 'N Fire the first notice the beautiful modern decor. We combine a splash of western cooking techniques with flavors and ingredients from all across the Asian Continent, and have fresh fish delivered daily to serve you the best quality, freshest sushi in town.

Top review

Syma

Dined 5 days ago

It was ok not great food was not hot so overall ok

Land & Lake- Rosemont

4.2

4.2 (18)

$30 and under

American

Des Plaines

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Eric

Dined on May 11, 2025

The food was amazing and the service was top notch.

RC Supply Co

4.2

4.2 (52)

$30 and under

Global, International

Des Plaines

About the restaurant

The RC Supply Co. kitchen is provisioned with carefully selected ingredients from the farms, fields and orchards in our backyard. Masterfully orchestrated into dishes sure to satisfy, your meal is about more than a quick bite.

Indulge in a diverse menu featuring global selections: hearty pastas, crisp salads, melt-in-your-mouth seafood, and comforting classics. Explore expertly curated cocktail, wine, and beer lists, featuring Chicagoland's finest craft brews. If you’re in the mood for spirits, visit the cocktail menu assembled by Rivers’ own team of mixologists.

Whatever your selection, RC Supply Co. will leave you feeling satisfied, but always searching for the next bite.

Top review

Dacia

Dined 2 days ago

Food had great flavor and servings were very filling. Staff was very pleasant

Florio's Italian

4.1

4.1 (46)

$31 to $50

Italian

Crystal Lake

About the restaurant

At Florio's Italian, We believe that the key to a great meal is using fresh ingredients, traditional southern Italian recipes, and a passion for cooking. Our journey began in 1987 in a small Italian restaurant on Sheffield & Armitage in Chicago, cooking recipes my sister and I learned growing up Italian from my mother who learned from her mother and my dad's mother one was from Bari and the other from Cosenza. Today, Florio's Italian continues to bring the flavors of these two regions of Italy to your plate.

We look forward to serving you soon!

Top review

KathyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful restaurant great food and the staff is very friendly! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Fogo de Chao - Schaumburg

4.1

4.1 (41)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Schaumburg

About the restaurant

Now Open! Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

Top review

Jemma

Dined 7 days ago

We have a great server. The experience was great and everyone was friendly it was a great time to spent with my family.

Discover more

Experience

The Prisoner Wine Dinner

Explore Diners' Choice best of Northwest Suburbs