Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Lake Bluff

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DeerfieldHighland ParkHighwoodLibertyvilleLincolnshireLong Grove

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18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Main Street Social

4.7

Exceptional(1716)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Libertyville

Booked 19 times today

Main Street Social brings together the charm of Libertyville and the buzz of downtown Chicago with scratch-made Italian-American food and a laid-back, welcoming vibe. The menu includes housemade pastas, fresh seafood, and weekend brunch. Do not miss the Lobster Capellini! Whether you're hanging out at the bar, settling into a cozy booth, or relaxing on the back patio, there's a spot for everyone. Pair your meal with a signature cocktail or a glass of Bright Angel or Main Street Social wine, our very own proprietary label.

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2. Mickey Finns Brewery

4.6

Exceptional(254)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Libertyville

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Illinois oldest craft brewer and brewpub. Serving up many of your pub style favorites, Mickey Finns Brewery is the place to go for lunch or dinner in historic downtown Libertyville. Try the fish and chips, homemade thin crust pizza or any of our burger/sandwich offerings. With over 12 handcrafted Mickey Finn's beers on tap, plus a full array of drinks, cocktails and wine there is something for everybody. Brunch served every Saturday and Sunday 11am -3pm. Walk-ins welcome too.. If you want to catch the big game, Mickey Finns Brewery also has you covered, with over 14- 70" tv's in bar and dining room. Order up some appetizers (wings, pretzels, beer nuggets and more). Let your server know what your favorite beer is and settle in to enjoy what's on screen. Family owned and operated. Karaoke every Thursday night, live music on Fridays and Saturday. 9:30pm *Outdoor seating availability and reservations are weather permitting*

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3. Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(505)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Libertyville

Booked 18 times today

*Coppolillo’s is a special occasion restaurant, with an UPSCALE BUSINESS CASUAL Dress Code Policy. For clarification please review the policy at https://rosebudsteak.com/dress-code/ and we thank you for your courtesy!Creative Hospitality Concepts is happy to introduce our newest restaurant in Libertyville, IL Coppolillos Italian Steakhouse. A classic Italian American cousin to Rosebud Steakhouse featuring Chef Steve Coppolillo’s family recipes passed down for generations.If you are looking for the best Italian food, steaks and cocktails look no further than Coppolillo’s in Libertyville, IL.

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4. Maggiano's - Vernon Hills

4.4

Awesome(1994)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Vernon Hills

Booked 17 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Hawthorn Center and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Our Hawthorn Maggiano's is located on Center Drive in Vernon Hills, an exquisite northern suburb of Chicago in Lake County, Illinois. Visit us at 307 Hawthorn Center and book your reservation today!

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5. Feather Glass Wine Bar & Eatery

4.8

Exceptional(103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Vernon Hills

Booked 1 time today

One of the Highly Rated, WOMAN-OWNED, family restaurant in Vernon Hills! Our Globally Inspired Fusion Cuisine restaurant offers meals unique just to us, we call it a menu with whispers of dancing flavors from around the world, accented by delicate touches of Indian spice!Come try our Roasted Paneer Ravioli, Chicken Kabobs, Seared Cilantro Scallops or one of our guests favorites, Paneer Palak Bites. We promise you will be delighted!Each meal is thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines - locally and globally sourced from passionate, small-batch winemakers who craft with purpose. Experience the charm of our upscale-casual dining room, where warmth and laughter will the air. Or relax in our Fireplace lounge with a glass of fine wine or a wine flight!

6. Saranello's

4.5

Awesome(5674)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wheeling

Booked 24 times today

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy's culture, Executive Chef Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, as well as prime steaks and fresh fish dishes to the table.Feel the energy while dining in a casual and rustic 6700-square-foot setting. Dine at natural reclaimed wood tables with seating for 175, surrounded by inviting darker woods, exposed brick and beams, subtle filament lighting, and accented with muted chocolate and caramel tones throughout.

7. Del Rio

4.8

Exceptional(1212)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 5 times today

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.

8. Enzo and Lucia

4.8

Exceptional(1545)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Grove

Booked 30 times today

We invite you to enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal at Enzo and Lucia Ristorante. We use only fresh ingredients in our classic Italian dishes and cherished family recipes. Homemade Italian gourmet cappellacci stuffed with seasonal ingredients is the specialty at our Long Grove restaurant housed in a former and historic Victorian-style home erected in 1876.Our outdoor patio gives dining “all’aperto” a whole new meaning, bordered by colorful flowers and foliage, the soothing sound of a fountain, and relaxing background music. Live music on the weekends.

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9. Rise Mundelein Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(47)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Lounge • Mundelein

Booked 9 times today

*Please make your reservation for any of our curated events under Experiences*Welcome to the RISE Lounge & Smokeasy where we pride ourselves in not just being the first Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Illinois, but also the top tier service and amenities we have to offer. Come stay a couple hours or just a quick puff n run! We have plenty to do while you’re visiting us including Pacman, Nintendo Switch, and a variety of board and card games. We also have state of the art complimentary consumption device rentals to provide new and different experiences! With all the Lounge & Smokeasy has to offer, we aim to provide a unique and fun experience for everyone.

10. Demetri's

4.7

Exceptional(804)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Deerfield

Booked 7 times today

At Demetri’s, you will experience Greek cuisine at its finest – from our fresh whole fish and delicious Greek specialties, to our wide selection of wines and homemade desserts.Demetri's is proud to introduce our new exciting menu options. Choose from a wide selection of authentic Greek dishes prepared fresh daily.Outside Dining is currently closed for the Season.

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DanielaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious and fresh! Service professional, perfect!
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Mon Ami GabiPrice: Moderate• French• Lincoln Park
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4.9
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Jasper
Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service very good a little over priced salad bar was very good
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Bob Chinn's Crabhouse - WheelingPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Wheeling
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4.7
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Delila
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Love coming here for an occasional date with my other half. Always come back for the lamb. Was a little disappointed due to never being offered lamb chops and did not see any staff with them until we were already eating dessert.
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Texas de Brazil - SchaumburgPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Schaumburg
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4.5
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KateVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fun place, great people! The staff always makes all the difference in every restaurant. The big open space with all the windows open on a beautiful day made for a fun dinner. We loved all the options, and our server walked us through all the options. I loved the Greek wine choices, and my son loved the cocktails.
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Andros TavernaPrice: Moderate• Greek• Logan Square
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4.7
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Giovanni
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Fantastic food, nice fun atmosphere of an Italian trattoria. And legit delicious italian dishes with really good flavor and execution
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IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIAPrice: Moderate• Italian• Logan Square
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4.7

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