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1. Valley Lodge Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(137)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Wilmette
Booked 7 times today
Valley Lodge Tavern in a neighborhood tavern serving high quality food and drink to the north shore for 50 years. We serve a variety of food including burgers, ribs, steaks, and delicious salads.
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2. Fuel Fusion
new
5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• American • Wilmette
Located in the heart of Wilmette, Fuel Fusion Restaurant brings a bold and creative twist to modern American dining. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and inventive flavors, our menu offers something for every palate—from hearty breakfast favorites to refined brunch plates. Whether you're in the mood for classic brunch favorites like breakfast burrito, mini Dutch baby, eggs Benedict, or craving a chilaquiles or a build-your-own bowl option, we’ve got something for everyone.Our menu also features a variety salads, tuna melt, lox flatbread, fried chicken breast with honey honey sauce or grill selections, smash burgers, and chicken sandwiches, along with many other mouthwatering options to explore. We’re more than just great food. At Fuel Fusion, we believe dining should be an experience.
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3. Bar Siena - North Shore
4.5
Awesome(1085)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Skokie
Booked 58 times today
Bar Siena expands to Chicago's North Shore suburbs with their most recent location at Old Orchard Mall. Located next to Nordstrom, the new restaurant boasts an 8,500-square-foot interior along with two expansive patios. Much like its West Loop sister spot, Bar Siena North Shore combines the quaint charm of trattorias in Siena, Italy, with the industrial aesthetic of Chicagoland. The restaurant, in collaboration with Top Chef Fabio Viviani, brings the flavor, flare, and energy of casual Italian-American dining to the Midwest. Whether you're joining us for brunch, lunch, pizza, or pasta, Bar Siena North Shore is perfect for birthdays, groups, romantic dinners, or a casual date. Enjoy cocktails, happy hour, dessert, and Italian food in a vibrant atmosphere, whether you're celebrating with friends at the bar or indulging in a cozy dining experience.
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4. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge
4.7
Exceptional(8440)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lincolnwood
Booked 189 times today
Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights include 12-Hour Smoked Prime Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, and Wisconsin Fish Fry Friday.
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5. The Hampton Social - Skokie
4.4
Awesome(1948)
Price: Expensive
• American • Skokie
Booked 58 times today
The Hampton Social - Skokie is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, just north of Chicago. The Hampton Social offers our signature "Rosé All Day" lounge, a lively bar, outdoor seating, main dining room and private dining spaces. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch
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6. CUPITOL The Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(60)
Price: Expensive
• European • Skokie
Booked 12 times today
CUPITOL The Restaurant is our 4th and newest location in Old Orchard Mall, delivering a complete, immersive experience for all day. You can begin the day with breakfast, brunch, or lunch that you can truly enjoy and as the evening unfolds, you indulge in a vibrant dinner featuring bold European flavors and a sophisticated touch. Enjoy the day. Savor the night.
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7. 501 Local
4.7
Exceptional(287)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Winnetka
Booked 32 times today
501 Local is a locally owned and operated upscale casual American Bistro located in downtown Winnetka. The menu offers a combination of classic and contemporary dishes with a focus on seasonal ingredients and flavors. Our service is attentive and friendly. We are a perfect choice for catching up with an old friend over lunch, grabbing a drink with coworkers on our award-winning patio, or celebrating your occasion with family or a special someone. Make your visit to Winnetka unforgettable. Dine with us at 501 Local and add an extra layer of joy to your Home Alone pilgrimage just a half mile away!
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8. Francesca - Lincolnwood
4.5
Awesome(460)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lincolnwood
Booked 30 times today
Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.
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9. Libertad
4.8
Exceptional(3258)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Skokie
Booked 22 times today
Libertad is a casual, chef-driven neighborhood restaurant featuring Latin American inspired cuisine.Executive Chef Mark Mendez, whose experience includes Chicago’s most notable restaurants, pairs bold and exciting flavors for a seasonal menu of small plates ideal for sharing and experiencing the diverse mosaic of the countries that make up Latin America.Noted mixologist Ziyad Asrar has put together a fun and creative cocktail menu while Sommelier Shebnem Ince compiled a succinct wine list that complements the menu with by the glass and bottle selections.You'll quickly find that Libertad personifies the true neighborhood restaurant - a place you want and can dine at all the time because it's welcoming, relaxing and offers a menu so good it's hard to choose. The answer to that dilemma? Visit often.
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10. Evanston Corner Bistro
4.2
Awesome(107)
Price: Moderate
• American • Evanston
Booked 17 times today
Welcome to Evanston Corner Bistro! We are thrilled to be an integral part of the Evanston community.Evanston Corner Bistro is an American bistro that specializes in contemporary cuisine that's not only delicious but also approachable. Our menu is a celebration of fresh, locally-sourced, and seasonally-inspired ingredients.Our carefully curated beverage program showcases an array of locally brewed craft beers, complemented by a thoughtfully selected collection of imported beers. We also offer an assortment of unique and affordable wines, along with classic cocktails that come with their own distinctive twist.Evanston Corner Bistro proudly stands as the third installment of LM's beloved bistro concept. Nestled on the ground floor of the historic Hilton Orrington, our bistro is designed to provide a family-friendly dining experience in the heart of Downtown Evanston.

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