Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in West Suburbs

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Oak + Rose Tea Room

5.0

5 (37)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Geneva

About the restaurant

Welcome to Oak + Rose Tea Room, where we specialize in boutique afternoon tea experiences designed to bring joy and relaxation through shared moments in a lovely setting.

Come enjoy our meticulously planned afternoon tea gatherings in the picturesque Fox riverfront area of downtown Geneva, IL. Our focus on precision ensures a traditional yet elegant atmosphere, ideal for any gathering or special occasion.

Embrace the London chic ambiance with a suggested dress code of dressy casual.

Please note this experience is best suited for ages 3+. Booster seats, high chairs, and changing tables are not available at the restaurant at this time.

Top review

Mendy

Dined on May 4, 2025

It was an amazing afternoon for a fashion show! This venue is beautiful!

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Experience

Cream Tea - Scone & Biscuit Only

Atwater's in The Herrington

4.9

4.9 (1392)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Geneva

About the restaurant

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.

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LouiseVIP

Dined on May 11, 2025

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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Popular dish

Filet Mignon and Eggs

Popular dish

8 oz Grilled Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Filet Mignon Bites Au Poivre

Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy

4.9

4.9 (2286)

$31 to $50

Italian

St. Charles

About the restaurant

A 1920s-style Speakeasy & Restaurant --offering hand-crafted whiskey, gin, and bourbon cocktails, specialty beers, and wine...with salmon, steak, flatbreads, charcuterie boards, Italian favorites, all served by flapper girls and newsies! Located on the 3rd floor of the historic Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles!

Most evenings we feature live entertainment. If you should choose to stay for our entertainment, the fees will be collected at your table.

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Lawrence

Dined on May 11, 2025

Everything was wonderful! The service and atmosphere were great, the music was excellent, and it was wonderful to meet and talk with Ron Onesti!

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Experience

Sinatra Sunday: The O’l Blue Eyes…

Balmoral Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1464)

$31 to $50

Scottish

St. Charles

About the restaurant

A passion for authenticity. Nostalgia for heritage, and recipes that have been passed down and held dear. Ingredients sourced from the Isles, and from local farmers.

Welcome to Balmoral Restaurant. Grand Scottish Fare as you’ve never experienced before.

Lush, dark Scottish wood tones greet you upon entering Balmoral Restaurant. A deep-set coffered ceiling hides recessed lighting, designed to light your table elegantly, providing just the right mood. Scottish designs surround you, from the tartan carpet, to wrought iron fixtures, to the swords and shields of lore, to wall murals that evoke the placid Scottish countryside. At Balmoral, we bring the incomparable splendor of Scotland to you.

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John

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service as usual! Will be backagain!

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Popular dish

Dalkeith's Pork Chop

Popular dish

Ye Auld Sticky Toffee Pudding

Jonny Cab's

4.9

4.9 (283)

$50 and over

American

Burr Ridge

About the restaurant

Jonny Cab’s is a VIP dinner experience in a premiere, modern setting. With live entertainment 5 nights a week, we strive to provide an environment where guests can unwind & enjoy the moment.

We were recently featured by Peter Wren for Hinsdale Magazine who wrote, "I think it's the sum of all these parts - the wine, the food, the friendly service, and all that great sound pouring forth from the stage - that's bound to win people over. As my wife said, 'I don't think there's any place like this in Chicago.' She's right, but thanks to this plucky group of wine-lovers and entertainers, there's now one sitting right in the heart of Burr Ridge."

Our delicious menu by Executive Chef Jeff Stahulak is a modern take on the traditional American supper club. As one diner recently put it, "we expected good music in a vegas-like atmosphere, but the food is your secret weapon."

Come see what all the buzz is about & join the party!

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Robin

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic experience at Jonny Cab’s!! Food was delicious - Jasmine (our server) was great - R Gang played great music!! Best time👍🏻

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Experience

Premium Seating – Best View in the House

Touché French Creole

4.5

4.5 (63)

$31 to $50

Creole

Aurora

About the restaurant

Touche French Creole brings the vibrant flavors of New Orleans to Aurora. This charming restaurant serves authentic Louisiana cuisine, featuring classic dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and po'boys. The inviting atmosphere, lively music, and friendly service create a taste of the Big Easy. Start with a refreshing Hurricane cocktail, then enjoy the rich flavors of Creole cooking. Savor the savory Shrimp Creole, a New Orleans staple, or indulge in the tender Fried Chicken Po'Boy. For seafood lovers, the Etouffee, a flavorful stew with crawfish, shrimp, and Andouille sausage, is a must-try. No meal is complete without dessert; the decadent Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce is the perfect sweet ending. Whether you're a foodie or seeking a unique dining experience, Touche French Creole is a hidden gem in Aurora. Experience the warmth of New Orleans hospitality and the vibrant flavors of Creole cuisine.

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Brandy

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was flavored fantastically and cooked to perfection! The drinks were amazing and the desserts were heavenly! And with the ambiance and decorations I truly felt like I was in the French Quarter in NOLA! Well done!!

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Oak Brook

4.6

4.6 (3884)

$50 and over

American

Oak Brook

About the restaurant

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Oak Brook, a 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our selection of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and curated wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine in a year-round skylit garden escape amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.

For group dining inquiries, please email: oakbrookhospitality@rh.com

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ThereseVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Beautiful setting, delicious food, attentive waitstaff.

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4.9

4.9 (2496)

$30 and under

Italian

Geneva

About the restaurant

For a taste of old Italy, head to Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano, housed in an 1849 historic stone home in downtown Geneva. For over 27 years, Villa Verone has embraced the values of authentic southern Italian cooking and an Italian family. Come and enjoy a delicious meal, great atmosphere and fabulous service. Celebrate your next special event with us. Private rooms available.

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Mary

Dined 4 days ago

Food was AMAZING and service was excellent! Loved the atmosphere both inside and outside. Very friendly and helpful staff, they were able to answer questions about ingredients and accommodate my food allergies. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning!

Eddie V's - Oak Brook

4.8

4.8 (325)

$50 and over

Seafood

Oakbrook Terrace

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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Alice

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful way to celebrate a birthday. Food was delicious, prepared perfectly and presentation gorgeous. Definitely added to my “return to” list.

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Experience

Join Us in the V-Lounge

Experience

Join Us in the V-Lounge

Vistro Prime

4.8

4.8 (599)

$30 and under

American

Hinsdale

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vistro Prime, a beloved neighborhood steakhouse in the heart of downtown Hinsdale, Illinois. Formerly known as Vistro, this establishment underwent a transformation in March 2021 under the culinary direction of Chef Paul Virant. At Vistro Prime, you can indulge in a delightful array of traditional steakhouse offerings such as juicy steaks, savory chops, and fresh seafood, alongside the familiar and beloved signature dishes that have captured the hearts of our patrons.

Our bar program shines the spotlight on classic cocktails, complemented by a thoughtfully curated selection of wines and beers. Immerse yourself in the inviting ambiance as you savor each bite and sip. We are excited to extend our warmest invitation to you and look forward to hosting you soon at Vistro Prime!

Top review

HelenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and great service. We will definitely be back

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