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- SsergelatovipChicago / Illinois •11 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAmazing food and the weather was just right to sit outside. We’ve been to the Rome location and it was welcoming to see that the quality was pretty much upheld throughout the entire meal here as well. Get the squash blossoms, cacio e pepe, pizza white fungo, pizza yellow pepperoni. You will not be disappointed!More infoPiccolo Buco$$$$• Italian• Oakbrook Terrace•4.6
- MBManjitBvipChicago / Illinois •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreta drinks and food. We had an array of appetizers and they were all good and so were the drinks. Bre was amazing, listen to her drink and food suggestion. The original butter cake is the perfect way to end a delicious meal.More infoKona Grill - Oakbrook$$$$• Contemporary American• Oak Brook•4.2
- SSharChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFood and service were amazing! The atmosphere was extremely loud-piped in music did not allow for conversation at all.More infoChama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse$$$$• Steak• Downers Grove•4.7
- JPJudyPvipChicago / Illinois •43 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoService and Food were outstanding!! We sat outside, on the 2nd floor....it was wonderful... perfect weather!!! We will be back!!!More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Downers Grove$$$$• American• Downers Grove•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis was by far one the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. The food was perfect, the ambiance was amazing. Elontae was our server, he was knowledgeable, and attentive. It was my husband’s birthday and we had a blast. Definitely will be going back.More infoRH Rooftop Restaurant Oak Brook$$$$• American• Oak Brook•4.6
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Special menu
Omakase
Kyoku SushiLincoln Park$145.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Vegetarian Five Course Tasting Menu
The M RoomRiver North (Chicago)$50.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Drag Brunch!
StoryvilleRiver North (Chicago)$50.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
A Boutique Cocktail Experience
Sushi by Bou Gold CoastRiver North (Chicago)$60.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
The M Room Experience @ The M Room
Roka Akor - ChicagoRiver North (Chicago)$50.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
17 Course Omakase
Sushi Suite 202Old Town$140.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Self Guided Deep Dish Pizza Tour
Finger Licking Foodie Tours - ChicagoNear North$65.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Bougie Experience
Sushi by Bou - West LoopBelmont Central / Cragin$100.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Showstopper Sunday - The Night of Mega Hits
Lips - ChicagoSouth Loop$32.95 per personReserveSpecial menu
Wood Fired Tasting Menu
Dusek's TavernPilsen$70.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Date Night Dinner for Two - $75.00
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Oak BrookOak Brook$37.50 per personReserveSpecial menu
19-Course Omakase | Jinsei Motto - $175
CH Distillery | Jinsei MottoWest Loop$100.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Enjoy a 3-course meal tour to Argentina
Artango Bar & SteakhouseLincoln Square$40.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Jackson Family Wine Dinner
Wildfire - Oak BrookOak Brook$125.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Dessert by Starlight
Colonial Room at The Drake Oak BrookOak Brook$75.00 per personReserve
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Discover Downers Grove
You will never go hungry in Downers Grove, IL, about 20 miles to the west of the Loop. You can feast at a Brazilian steakhouse, devour a massive steak sandwich at a Cuban restaurant, or fill up on a classic burger and fries at one of the many diners and pubs. If you want to try something new and creative, then head to one of the spots offering a New American menu. There are also a number of traditional Italian restaurants and pizzerias where you can eat an authentic Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza. For a quick and cheap bite to eat, grab a Chicago-style hot dog loaded with multiple toppings from sport peppers to tomato wedges. It might come as a surprise due to the Midwest location, but you can also find fresh crab cakes and lobster macaroni and cheese in this Chicago suburb.
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Child friendly restaurants in Downers Grove include Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Downers Grove, Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse and The Melting Pot- Downer's Grove
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