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- AAlanChicago / Illinois •34 reviews5.0Dined todayWaited far too long to dine here - and will be back soon.More infoPiacere MioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Park•4.8
- PPoinsettvipChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoLoved the band. However, the speakers are so loud it makes it difficult to talk. If they can lower the volume that would make for a better experience. Alternatively, maybe don’t use the speakers.More infoThe Little Gem RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oak Park•4.5
- LLatrice1 review5.0Dined on Nov 11, 2023I love going here. The music is always on point. You will be singing and dancing while you are eating.More infoThe View RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Riverside•4.3
- MMartaChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Wonderful restaurant, with great food, ambience and service.More infoMaya Del SolPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Oak Park•4.7
- LliseetgvipChicago / Illinois •18 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Our server Alyssa was amazing and overall the whole service today was on point starting with the hostesses! Food wine perfect!More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak ParkPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park•4.5
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