Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

Sort by

Filters

1. S

   Steaklover

   Chicago

   19 reviews

   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   I love the way they prepare the Whitefish here and the Butter cake for dessert is delicious. The past 2 times I have been here recently, the service was not good, but this time it was very good. Depending on where you are seated, it can be hard to hear your own conversation, even when they're not super-busy.

   Report
2. PN

   ParlourN

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Another wonderful evening at this Downers Grove gem! Perfection every time!

   Report
3. CA

   CallieAnn

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had excellent food and service at Parkers Restaurant last night. It is a beautiful restaurant and look’s especially lovely in the evening. Restaurants have raised prices, so, it is a pricey event.

   Report
4. EP

   EileenP

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   Lobster bisque soup is all my husband talked about prior to our dining. Presentation was slightly disappointing since they used to pour the soup over a nicely presented pile of lobster meat. It was louder than I expected but it was packed with patrons.

   Report
5. j

   jwbfoodie

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always a great experience at Parkers! You feel like your invited into someone’s home when you dine here. Manager is outstanding and trickles down to all the staff! Another favorite is the bat lounge singer. She’s amazing! Not to mention the fantastic food! You really can’t go wrong with this choice.

   Report
6. AA

   AAdiner

   Chicago

   28 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   My overall assessment is “meh”. The menu is unimaginative, the food is overpriced, and the drinks are really overpriced. Probably won’t go again.

   Report
7. SB

   SuzyB

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was delicious, the drinks were perfect, and the service was amazing!

   Report
8. B

   Bahman

   Chicago

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My wife and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary on this occasion. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and our waitress. We thoroughly enjoyed our appetizers and entrees, and were surprised by a beautiful “happy anniversary” dessert plate of lemon meringue cake!! It was a truly memorable dinner!

   Report
9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   45 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We had dinner on Sunday night. It was absolutely wonderful!! The king cut prime rib was exceptional. The best prime rib I've had in the western suburbs. My husband had the halibut special and he loved his entree as well. The menu is classic and varied! Great cocktails menu too. Our server, Alexander, was great - personable and knowledgeable. Chef Pawel Marszalek came by our table as did GM Michael Vivirito. The cheesecake was fabulous - a recipe of Chef's mom- perfect ending to our meal! Will definitely return!!

   Report
10. A

    Anoel

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2

    We dined at Parker’s on January 14th. Our reservation was for 7:30 and we were seated at 8:00. When we walked in about 7:20, there was barely a place to stand. The restaurant was overbooked and from what I overheard an employee saying, understaffed. They ran out of clean glassware at the bar. I also think because of the rush, cleanliness protocol was not adhered to. That said, the staff did a great job serving people (the best they could under the circumstances) wand the food was not disappointing. Perhaps Parker’s should be a bit more cognizant as to overbooking.

    Report
11. K

    Karen1017

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent Server very knowledgeable on wines and very unobtrusively attentive

    Report
12. MT

    MarkT

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everyone very friendly, helpful, and courteous. We felt like big shots!

    Report
13. MH

    MichaelH

    Chicago

    196 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    196 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Have not been to Parkers for a couple of years as our last two visits were disappointing. Tonight's dinner was outstanding. Sat in the lounge. Our server, Dave, was terrific. Oysters Rockefeller, short ribs and whitefish were all delicious. We enjoyed everything.

    Report
14. c

    charles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is the second time we have ben there. It was very good and the service was excellent.

    Report
15. KM

    KathyM

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and the ambience of the restaurant was very inviting.

    Report
16. A

    Annie

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed the happy hour menu, live music and always a pleasure to have Tim as our waiter.

    Report
17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We absolutely enjoyed our experience from the first step in the door when a hint of smoked wood smell captured our senses to the last succulent bite of our perfectly created key lime pie. All of the staff were kind, caring, articulate, and professional. The food was savory and prepared with knowledge and talent. Can’t wait to return!

    Report
18. o

    owrobo

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always fantastic at Parkers! New chef and new menu items. Loved the Mahi!!

    Report
19. J

    Judy

    Chicago

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service

    Report
20. M

    Marley

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great bar area with piano and singer. Excellent liquor choices. Food was excellent!

    Report
21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service and food was excellent

    Report
22. C

    Chariot

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The Salmon with cranberry topping was outstanding. Loved that the chef willingly honored our request regarding our meal prep. Thank you.

    Report
23. LM

    LindaM

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Our dining experience at Parkers was excellent! Our server, Lauren was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks! Took her suggestions and throughly enjoyed our dinner. Thank you your wonderful experience. We’ll be back again.

    Report
24. BB

    BruceB

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    We enjoyed the Happy Hour and live music. A very enjoyable experience.

    Report
25. j

    jackie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Parkers' Restaurant is a great place to celebrate special occasions. The food is always delicious.

    Report
26. J

    Jason

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience1

    Food was great but the atmosphere was marginal. Service was ok but not what is expected for a fine restaurant. Seating for us was not great, seating us next to the kitchen with lots of noise including servers and cooks talking loud and laughing throughout our meal. The Hostess and waiter would not accommodate us to move to another table despite the fact that the restaurant was empty and the fact that we were celebrating my father's birthday and my parents are hard of hearing and ambient sounds and noises make it hard for them to hear. I have never been in a restaurant that does not honor a simple request from a guest especially for health and disability reasons.

    Report
27. G

    Georgie

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2

    My soup arrived lukewarm. My husband's filet had gristle running through the center with fat all around the outside. He asked to have 1/2 of his salad boxed to take home and only received 1/4--we don't even know if it was his salad so we tossed that. I had the short rib which was not tender nor did it have any taste. This is not the Parkers' we have been familiar with in the past. It was especially disappointing since this was for a birthday celebration.

    Report
28. w

    wwkiii

    Chicago

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We love this place. Cozy bar with a superb pianist. The whitefish was overcooked but all in all a very good meal in a wonderful atmosphere

    Report
29. D

    Diner414

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Very good food, I just wish they’d turn the heat down in the place.if you get seated by a window, their floor heaters really make it hot to the point of being uncomfortable.

    Report
30. JN

    JaniceN

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Parker's is OUTSTANDING!!! The food and service is consistently excellent!

    Report
31. CE

    CherylE

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    This was our first time dining here. We went late on NYE (8:30 p.m.). They were out of many menu items that were on the special NYE menu. We were disappointed to not be able to have lobster, scallops, or crab dip. My entree (sea bass) that I had to settle for was okay but not exceptional, it was overpriced for what it was. My husband's fingerling potatoes were clearly dried out from being pre-cooked. Unfortunately, we would not return.

    Report
32. B

    Boopster

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    Sadly I couldn't give it as good a review as I would have liked but I had the chicken dinner and the chicken was too dry to eat. I understand that it was New Year's Eve so will take that into account and give it a yes for a recommendation. I have been to Parker's before and had a better experience.

    Report
33. J

    Jrd1

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service were excellent. John was an excellent server.

    Report
34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Surprised on a New Year’s Eve that we got seated exactly at our reservation time at seven. Call a few people in the lobby but they just kept things going sitting people on time certainly looks like the challenges that a New Year’s Eve evening can bring we’re nonexistent for this restaurant in their staff. Waiter was wonderful the food was much better and will not wait for a holiday to return to this restaurant. One of the last best decisions we made in 2022 was to reserve a table at this restaurant.

    Report
35. MK

    MbKPJK

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    We have had much better meals here. Chalking it up to NYE. Special scallops were ok but pretty small. One person had special lobster tails which were pretty chewy. Not so special and seem to reflect cutting corners than special pricing on what is generally very good. Raw tuna appetizer and bread pudding did not disappoint and server was excellent. A tad off.

    Report
36. DK

    DonK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    New Years Eve celebration with family. We loved the room we were seated, we felt like regulars! LOL. Parker’s delivered as always. Thanks for coming in, we really appreciate the establishment and the staff. Happy New Year.

    Report
37. JG

    JonasG

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service…food was serve promptly and hot! 👍👍

    Report
38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My boyfriend and I made dinner reservations to celebrate our 3 year anniversary and New Year’s Eve. All the staff was wonderful and the food was to die for. They even surprised us with a desert for our anniversary. Overall I really enjoyed out night and hope to go back soon.

    Report
39. DK

    DaveK

    Chicago

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Was not told or expecting the modified menus for New Year eve. Still everything was great

    Report
40. K

    Kristine

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had New Years Eve dinner here. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our server, Lauren was very professional, friendly and attended to every detail.

    Report