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A photo of Buckingham's - Grand Victoria Casino restaurant
1. Buckingham's - Grand Victoria Casino
4.7
Exceptional(207)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Elgin
Booked 2 times today
Award-winning Buckinghams Steakhouse and Lounge is fine dining at its very best. Sip on a signature cocktail in the lounge before enjoying a hand-chosen menu of exquisitely prepared beef, poultry, lamb, and seafood dishes, premier wines, and decadent desserts in our elegant dining room. It all makes Buckinghams the perfect ingredient in your special night out.
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2. The Greggory
4.8
Exceptional(214)
Price: Expensive
• American • Barrington (Township)
Booked 64 times today
Introducing The Greggory, set to open in the Arboretum of South Barrington on March 7th, 2025. This restaurant redefines American classics with a touch of warm, sincere hospitality. The establishment is helmed by seasoned restaurateurs Gregg Horan of Gibsons Restaurant Group and Bill Veremis of Rosewood Steakhouse Group, alongside partner Executive Chef Jose Sosa of Gibsons Italia.The Greggory caters to the increasing demand in the Northwest suburbs for a local venue that offers a sophisticated yet welcoming ambiance. With a focus on live-fire cooking in an open kitchen, the menu showcases prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, blending time-honored culinary traditions with exceptional warmth and personality.Designed with elegance and comfort in mind, The Greggory aspires to become a neighborhood staple, providing the perfect setting for both relaxed weekday dinners and celebratory dining experiences, all infused with the generous spirit and passion of its founders.
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3. The Hampton Social - South Barrington
4.5
Awesome(2365)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Barrington
Booked 37 times today
The Hampton Social - South Barrington is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located in the popular Arboretum of South Barrington off of Higgins Road. The Hampton Social offers our signature "Rosé All Day" lounge, a lively bar, an expansive outdoor patio with a retractable roof, a 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.
A photo of Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy restaurant
4. Club Arcada 1920s Speakeasy
4.8
Exceptional(2300)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • St. Charles
Booked 5 times today
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.
A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - South Barrington restaurant
5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - South Barrington
4.7
Exceptional(3919)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • South Barrington
Booked 15 times today
Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon. Proof of vaccination required to dine in.Ruth's Chris Steak House in South Barrington, IL serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.
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6. The Walrus Room
4.6
Exceptional(315)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Geneva
Booked 3 times today
The Walrus Room is a supper club of sorts . A premier fine dining experience in downtown Geneva. From fresh seafood and locally farmed produce to heritage breed pork and prime beef. The Walrus room presents an eclectic seasonal menu along with fantastic one of a kind cocktails, local craft beer options and a carefully curated wine selection. Come enjoy the intimate atmosphere and experience service that is second to none in the Fox Valley. Whether celebrating with friends and family or out for a date night, The Walrus Room delivers with great food, drinks service and atmosphere.
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7. Balmoral Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1475)
Price: Expensive
• Scottish • St. Charles
Booked 5 times today
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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