Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Bluegrass

4.9

4.9 (2665)

$30 and under

American

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west side of town it is a true destination dining location. Complete with a warm friendly bar and an American flare, Bluegrass blends in a little Southern influence into its repertoire. The wine and beer selections are all American, along with a full back bar, all hand selected to echo the quality of the fare. Aside from a beautiful setting, the restaurant has extraordinary food and service with a remarkable value.
Check our website for details on the events during the summer, as well as our Facebook page. We have many wonderful, rotating specials therefore consult our online menu regularly.

Top review

Rick

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Great cocktails and a huge menu of delicious food!

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Popular dish

Louisiana Blackened Grouper

4.9

4.9 (1855)

$31 to $50

American

Skokie

About the restaurant

Owner, EJ Lenzi, and managers bring over 100 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties. EJ's Place serves only the best, from their family to yours.

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ChristineVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great service (Christian) is the best! Attentive polite and friendly. Had great recommendations and the food was wonderful.

NaKorn

4.8

4.8 (432)

$30 and under

Thai

Evanston

About the restaurant

NaKorn started with our belief that authentic Thai food should be found not only in Thailand—but here, as well.

Our menu offers a perfect blend of bold flavors with traditional, old-world recipes in a modern presentation. Using only the finest ingredients, we created unique dishes layered with flavors.

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KarynVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Their food is so authentic and all fresh ingredients!! Delicious flavors and wonderful service!

Wadsworth Inn Restaurant, Bar, & Private Events

4.9

4.9 (162)

$30 and under

American

Wadsworth

About the restaurant

Located directly south of The Shanty restaurant, on the southeast corner of Wadsworth Road & US Highway 41 in Wadsworth, IL - Wadsworth Inn is open 7 nights a week starting at 4 pm and offers a cozy rustic ambiance for dining, bar service, and private events. We also feature upstairs outdoor balcony seating with picturesque views of the forest preserve. The menu offers recipes crafted from locally sourced fresh vegetables/herbs from neighborhood farms, creative dishes, timeless comfort food entrees prepared in cast iron, creative takes on fresh seafood & premium aged steaks. The menu is bold, straight forward but complex, & hyper-focused on flavor. Wadsworth Inn features a full service bar, a spacious outdoor deck overlooking the forest preserve, private events, and accessible parking. Our dedicated team is honored for the opportunity to serve you in Wadsworth!

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MarshaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This is a restaurant worth traveling to go to. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and loved the extraordinary service. They made the birthday we celebrated special!

Ristorante Bottaio

4.8

4.8 (1235)

$30 and under

Italian

Libertyville

About the restaurant

Ristorante Bottaio - Fresh vegetables, fish and various meats prepared as modern interpretations of traditional dishes from the Abruzzo region of Italy. All within your reach at our charming restaurant in Libertyville, Illinois. Stop by and see for yourself!

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Sparky DVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

We visit Restaurante Bottaio as part of our rotation when in the area. We choose the Lake Superior White Fish as the "go-to" entree since it is unique and always excellent. They continue to improve the dish with innovative ingredients that do not disappoint. The bread is always an excellent starter with their soup or salad. Traditional Italian entrees are very pleasing, but try the fish entrees first!

Blind Faith Cafe

4.7

4.7 (1545)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Evanston

About the restaurant

Serving globally inspired menus, Blind Faith is a certified green restaurant transforming the way people enjoy vegetarian cuisine. Just twenty-five minutes from downtown Chicago and only blocks from Northwestern's Evanston campus, our dinning rooms offer a casual warmth perfect for any occasion.

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Rachel

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Blind Faith is always awesome! The staff is incredibly kind and knowledgeable and the food never disappoints :)

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Popular dish

Shiitake Walnut Loaf

Stevens'

4.7

4.7 (1696)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Gurnee

About the restaurant

Established in 2004. We are a family owned and operated steakhouse with a warm, comfortable setting close to home. From our wide selection of finely aged steaks and chops to the freshest seafood, extensive wine, craft beer and martini lists and a staff ready to serve you, Stevens' is the perfect place for you to relax and enjoy. We are very proud of the food and drinks we serve at Stevens' but it is our staff and the amazing service they provide that sets us apart from the competition. Each and every time you walk through our doors you will be greeted and treated with the utmost respect and attention. Welcome to the family.

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LISAVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always a delightful evening at Steven’s. The good, service and overall vibe is always so dependable. It’s so nice to have this local restaurant to have such a nice meal . I continue to be a fan!

YOKO

4.8

4.8 (63)

$31 to $50

Asian

Lincolnwood

About the restaurant

Step into the vibrant world of Yoko, where culinary creativity intertwines with chic sophistication.
This Asian Fusion gem, infused with tantalizing Mediterranean twists, promises a culinary adventure like no other.
Delight in daring flavor profiles and exquisite ingredient pairings that redefine gourmet dining.

Yoko boasts three distinct kitchens, each crafting unique yet complementary culinary offerings.
From traditional Asian delicacies to modern interpretations with Mediterranean influences, every dish is a masterpiece of flavor and presentation.

Yoko sets the stage for a fresh, upscale dining experience, pushing the boundaries of kosher cuisine in Chicago. Complement your meal with handcrafted cocktails that are as inventive as they are irresistible, elevating your dining experience to new heights.

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Howard

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

So much fun! Fabulous food! Fantastic waitstaff!! We were traveling from Los Angeles and usually kosher food while traveling is merely functional - however, this was an experience!! Asian fusion at its best. Avocado egg rolls, steamed buns, awesome mocktails and delicious lo mein and DO NOT miss the Iron Dome dessert - I had to video this dessert event!! We also experienced singing and waving of Israeli flags. Felt welcomed and full of pride. Wish we lived closer to come back again and again!!

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Del Rio

4.8

4.8 (1211)

$30 and under

Italian

Highwood

About the restaurant

Come enjoy our family's 100 year-old Northern Italian restaurant.

Whether you dine with us in our main dining room, the Terrace or upstairs in what was once our family's home, we warmly welcome you. If you're looking for that special restaurant where you can take a breath from the fast lane and go back to a time when restaurants were not part of a chain and the owner became a friend, the food was always great, and as my grandmother said, "You feel better for coming"....then you've found the right spot. We combine the classic Italian Menu and new creative dishes, with full attention to both. If you enjoy fine wine, you've found a new home. Our cellar contains well over 3,500 choices dating from the late 1800's.

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Ron

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful place. Our server made it all so enjoyable. Great food.

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