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- SShanyceChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoTook my nieces (4 year old twins) on a lunch date and they said let’s go to Coopers Hawk ! We love the egg rolls 😩! Everything was amazing !More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak ParkPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park•4.5
- SShawnChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWe visited with a large party with children and the staff was patient and accommodating. We had a reservation and called to let them know we were running late and again they were kind and appreciated the phone call. There was a large private party happening at the same time but we never felt the staff was too busy for us. To top off our visit the food was absolutely phenomenal!More infoMaya Del SolPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Oak Park•4.8
- BBrianChicago / Illinois •5 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 4, 2024First time here. Was a wonderful experience. Food was delicious, and the service was great. Great prices and great value. Will definitely come back again.More infoPiacere MioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Park•4.8
- RRayChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Aug 31, 2024The service was great food was great and the atmosphere was so beautiful 🤩 5 stars will definitely be going back 🤩🤩🤩More infoThe View RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Riverside•4.5
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