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The 10 Best Restaurants Near Me in Lake Forest, IL

947 restaurants available nearby

1. Kuro Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(9)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lake Forest

Booked 13 times today

Kuro Bistro,Lake Forest's hit spot for sushi and grill! From fresh fish to hibachi and burgers, Kuro Bistro offers dishes for everyone with an appetite. Signature Maki (special rolls) are a fan favorite where others enjoy the golden shrimp and meat and seafood entrees from the kitchen. Offering patio (in season), indoor dining, full bar and sushi bar, this contemporary dining experience is relaxing and enjoyable!The perfect location for a special occasion or a casual night out located in downtown Lake Forest, Illinois.

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2. Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.7

Exceptional(1226)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Lake Forest

Booked 84 times today

Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Delray Beach (2023) and Lake Forest (July 2022), the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Heralded as "an escapist’s paradise," celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver on exquisite attention to detail in a luxurious classic and romantic atmosphere in the iconic Market Square of Lake Forest. Please be advised that we do not hold an indoor reservation for all patio reservations. We cannot guarantee a table inside if you wish to move.

3. Authentico

4.6

Exceptional(1338)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Lake Forest

Booked 16 times today

The Authentico cuisine is healthy Mexican combined with a modern twist. We offer the freshest ingredients available to create dishes from scratch every day. Even the tortillas and sauces are created fresh daily. Authentico's ambiance is a blend of rustic and old world with a modern flair.

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4. Francesca's Intimo

4.5

Awesome(1653)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lake Forest

Booked 29 times today

Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

5. Disotto

4.6

Exceptional(1246)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 24 times today

Let Disotto transport you to another place & time, like visiting your Nonna's wine cellar on the Italian countryside for a homemade meal.

6. Miramar

4.6

Exceptional(1716)

Price: Moderate

• French • Highwood

Booked 18 times today

Miramar Bistro is a traditional French bistro and the menu is always fresh and seasonal. Service is friendly and thorough and the ambiance is exceptional. The French doors open to the sidewalk patio and lend to al fresco dining both for lunch and dinner. Miramar also books parties and banquets up to 300 people.

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7. Scotty's on Sheridan

4.8

Exceptional(1149)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highwood

Booked 18 times today

Scotty's on Sheridan — your favorite neighborhood dining spot to gather with good friends in a warm inviting atmosphere.Our American Grill menu offers something delicious for everyone, from timeless comfort food to new American classics.Relax with one of Scotty's signature house cocktails in a cozy club chair in our bar lounge. Enjoy a candle-lit dinner and a bottle of wine in our intimate white tablecloth dining room.Discover Scotty's — a hidden gem tucked away on Sheridan Road, across from Fort Sheridan in Highwood, ILPatio seating when weather permits!

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8. Alex's Washington Gardens

4.8

Exceptional(1493)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 21 times today

Made from scratch, family recipe Italian cuisine, in Highwood since 1932, and at its current location since 1982. Serving a selection of Fresh Seafood delivered daily including Salmon, Whitefish, Mussels, Calamari..... All the classics are here, homemade pastas, hand carved and pounded out Chicken and Veal Parmigiana, Limone, Piccata, Calabrese, and of course Lasagnas, Meatballs, Chicken Vesuvio, and many more, and of course homemade desserts. Also, we offer some of the best thin, crisp crust pizza, which was the first pizza served on the North Shore at Scornavacco's since 1944.

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9. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

4.5

Awesome(1084)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 11 times today

Bella Via Ristorante is thrilled to announce its new location at 431 Temple ave in Highland Park. An authentic Italian Restaurant, a true family owned and family operated that has served the North Shore communities for over 26 years. We feature classic Italian fare with an impressive selection of Italian wines. The menu consists of a variety of appetizers, homemade pastas, fresh fish, tender veal, chicken and many other Italian favorites.

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10. Oaken Bistro + Bar

4.3

Awesome(216)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lake Forest

Booked 3 times today

Oaken is a modern, upscale American Bistro + Bar with a global influence. Enjoy all-day dining in Lake Forest with elevated burgers & salads as well as dishes with more unique, worldly flavor trends like our popular Oaken Burger, Cubano with Crispy Pork Belly, or Braised Short Rib. When it’s time for Happy Hour, the sleek lounge features a craft cocktail menu with signature herbal-infused offerings as well as an eclectic wine list and local beers. Enjoy all day drinks and dining in the contemporary dining room, the inviting 25-seat outdoor patio, or order take-out or delivery. Branch out from your ordinary routine and unearth Oaken!

Best restaurants near me in Lake Forest, IL

Price

Cuisine (20 of 141)

947 restaurants available nearby

1. Kuro Bistro

2. Le Colonial - Lake Forest

3. Authentico

4. Francesca's Intimo

5. Disotto

6. Miramar

7. Scotty's on Sheridan

8. Alex's Washington Gardens

9. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

10. Oaken Bistro + Bar

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