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1. The Little Gem Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1200)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Oak Park
Booked 13 times today
The Little Gem Restaurant is a gem in Oak Park, known for its cozy atmosphere, great food, and exceptional service. Reviews rave about the 'great variety of brunch dishes', 'delicious' food, and the 'attentive service'. It's a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, often referred to as a 'hidden gem' and a 'go-to place'. The restaurant's live jazz and intimate ambiance make it an ideal spot for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends.
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2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL
4.4
Awesome(4314)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oak Park
Booked 78 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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3. Francesca's Amici
4.6
Exceptional(1447)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Elmhurst
Booked 18 times today
Francesca’s Amici is located in vibrant downtown Elmhurst. The menu features zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
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4. COA - Drake Oakbrook
4.5
Awesome(324)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Oak Brook
Booked 25 times today
Nestled in The Drake Hotel Oak Brook, Coa continues the hotel’s standard in unbuttoned luxury. Our Spanish Tapas with Latin Fare restaurant is a testament to authentic culinary experiences and an unwavering commitment in delivering bold flavors and tapas-style dining with warm hospitality.Our thoughtfully crafted menu is a fusion of Spanish and Latin cultures, rooted in tradition, paying homage to the past while celebrating the present. All are welcome to gather around in our vibrant oasis where new traditions are made while enjoying our one-of-a-kind tapas and our excellent selection of tequila and mezcal flights. *If you're experiencing difficulties with booking, please contact us at 630.264.1550 for further assistance with reserving a table.
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5. Modern Plate Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(106)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Elmhurst
Booked 20 times today
Welcome to Modern Plate Elmhurst, the ultimate destination for a unique dining experience in Elmhurst, Il. At our restaurant-bar, you’ll not only indulge in exquisite flavors but also enjoy top-notch entertainment and exciting events. Our team of culinary experts takes pride in crafting flavors in motion, providing a culinary experience like no other.
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6. Blue Fire Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(60)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Oak Park
Booked 8 times today
Blue Fire is located in Elmwood Park, Illinois, and specializes in serving authentic European cuisine. This restaurant offers catering services and is perfect for family dinners, business meetings, or meeting with friends. Blue Fire also offers packages for private events.The menu at Blue Fire includes main dishes, salads, pastas, seafood, burgers, shawarma, pizzas, desserts, and much more. We also have a children's menu and vegetarian dishes. Popular dishes include rigatoni alla vodka, Alfredo pasta, pork medallions, steak, beef stroganoff, dark side of the sea, arugula fusion roast beef, and fried calamari. Offered desserts include tiramisu, cheesecake, medovik, and mille-feuille.
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7. Tom's Steak House
4.6
Exceptional(91)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Melrose Park
Booked 7 times today
Tom's Steakhouse is a classic American restaurant known for its generous cuts of expertly cooked steaks. Since opening its doors in 1952, it has been a staple, serving customers with the highest quality dining experience. Tom's exclusively offers USDA prime aged beef, grilling each steak to perfection over an open flame. Tom's is best known for its steaks offering prime cuts like filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, prime rib, New York strip, and T-Bone. Tom's menu also extends well beyond steak. Seafood, Poultry and pork options are available that diners love. Favorites among these include The Athenian chicken, grilled lamb chops, fresh Alaskan salmon and steamed crab legs.
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8. Rustico
4.7
Exceptional(1096)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oak Park
Booked 25 times today
Delicious Italian & Spanish cuisine celebrating regional flavors of The Mediterranean in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois
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9. Hemmingway's Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(1301)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Oak Park
Booked 23 times today
At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients. The daily specials reflect the chef's love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East-coast seafood flown in from Boston daily, the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on Caussoulet beans.There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster.
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10. Citrine Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(1331)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Oak Park
Booked 22 times today
Citrine Cafe is a gem in the neighborhood, praised for its cozy ambiance and excellent service. Reviewers love the Mediterranean-influenced menu, with special mentions to the fresh bread from their brick oven and the seasonal fish and vegetable dishes. It's a favorite spot for both casual dining and special occasions. As one reviewer put it, 'Citrine is one of those hidden gems that everyone should know about.'
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