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Profile - Parkers' Restaurant & Bar, Downers Grove, IL

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

4.8 (4458)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Very Best of Land & Sea. Zagat Rated and a four-time recipient of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence award, Parkers’ is a full service restaurant and bar serving lunch, Sunday brunch, dinner, and private functions. We are open for lunch Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday brunch 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM and for Dinner on Sunday - Thursday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, & Friday - Saturday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Great happy hour specials in the lounge, Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Live music in the lounge, Wednesday - Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM & Saturday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Our Crooners Thursday series features Lenny Capp, Randy McCallister, & Gary Ward. If New Orleans inspired food & jazz are more your style, come see McCrackin's Oysters and the Fred Cantu Dixieland Trio during during Sunday Brunch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pawel Marszalek
  • Private party facilities
    We have four Private Dining Rooms, ranging in capacity from 6 to 50 guests, all containing AV capabilities and a wide variety of seating configurations. Personalized menus, 745 unique wines and a huge selection of liquors, insures that your event will be nothing short of perfect.
  • Private party contact
    Linda Stevens: (630) 960-5703
  • Neighborhood
    Downers Grove
  • Cross street
    Highland Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in private lot.
  • Entertainment
    Wednesday through Friday, we feature live jazz in our lounge from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Orleans Jazz Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our Sunday Brunch with Big Easy vibes, and enjoy the festive music of Mario Abney and Fred Cantu & their Dixieland Trios! The New Orleans inspired ala carte menu features brunch favorites like Beignets, Shrimp & Grits, Cochon Du Lait Eggs Benedict, Prime Rib and Chef Pawel's Louisiana Quiche. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
    New Orleans Jazz Brunch Photo
  • Sunday Dinner Jazz Series - August 3rd

    $85.00 per person

    Aug 3, 2025 only
    On August 3rd, we continue our Sunday Dinner Jazz Series with the Smooth Jazz Guitar Music of Phil Seed and his band.  Come welcome Phil to Parkers' for his inaugural performance, while you enjoy your favorites like our Lobster Bisque, Cedar Plank Roasted Whitefish, or Slow Roasted Prime Rib, or your favorites from our special menu. Each performance begins at 5:00 p.m., and we ask everyone is seated by 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. The two and half hour show will have a 30-minute intermission. The $85 per person ticket includes a three course-plated dinner. For complete details and reservations, please contact Fred J. Gore at (630) 960-5700 or fgore@parkersamerican.com
    Sunday Dinner Jazz Series - August 3rd Photo

Private dining

What 4,458 people are saying

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • West Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Parkers' Restaurant & Bar delights with "great food, excellent service" and a charming ambiance. Known for its "outstanding apps," fresh seafood, and delectable specials, it's a favorite for both personal celebrations and business dinners. The "wonderful jazz trio" and attentive staff, like Michael and Kelley, make every visit memorable.
4,458 Reviews
  1. Janean

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was exceptional as always. The whitefish was excellent and the service was great! Cocktails were delicious and the entire experience was wonderful. One of my favorite dining spots
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Wonderful, and a great choice for dinner as well! I will let Kelley know about your kind words!

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  2. Dorie

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! Great service (thanks Cindy) terrific food and a warm ambiance. Couldn’t ask for more
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 1 day ago
    You are very Welcome and thank you for celebrating a special birthday with us!

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  3. Lurann

    Chicago / Illinois22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Parker‘s to celebrate a special personal anniversary in our family. We are so glad we picked that restaurant! Every aspect of our meal was wonderful. Our server was attentive without being annoying and very knowledgeable. Answered some questions we had about some menu items. The appetizer we ordered, the crostini with burrata cheese, was absolutely delicious and just enough for two people. My husband ordered the bouillabaisse which he thoroughly enjoyed, and I had the beef short ribs, which were out of this world good. We both brought leftovers home. We did not order any dessert only because we were full. The ambience is quiet in the restaurant proper, though we could hear the live music coming from the bar area. It was not overpowering, but just enough to enhance our dining experience. I would recommend Parker‘s in a heartbeat.

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  4. Sandra

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend and I had lunch here the other day and we were extremely satisfied. The atmosphere was great and it was nice and quiet so that we were able to talk while eating. We all had different selections from the menu and everything was too perfection. Our waitress was very familiar with all of the specials and explained them clearly. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Fantastic, so glad Lauren went over our specials and then some with you :) We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

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  5. Annelisa VIP

    Chicago / Illinois25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fabulous, food was amazing! Only complaint was they didn't seem to have people bussing the tables. The waitress was doing her best, she would send someone over to clean up the tables, but they should actively do that without the server telling them to do it. They seemed to be moving a lot of tables back and forth, so I know they were busy doing that. Overall amazing though, the waitress was so fabulous.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Kim enjoyed having you all in her section too, thank you for the review and notes. So happy to hear you enjoyed our Jazz Brunch!

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  6. Laura

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose to enjoy the Jazz Brunch for my husband's Birthday. They were very accommodating and made him feel very special. We all enjoyed the music, the band was so interactive and entertaining... definitely going to return!!
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Wonderful to hear Laura, it was so nice having you all in and celebrating Dave's birthday! Cheers and we look forward to your next visit.

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  7. DimitreG

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, food and servise. We allways have a great time when we dining in Parkers restaurant.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 4 days ago
    It's always so nice to see you and your wife. Thank you for being such loyal guests and we look forward to your next visit.

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  8. Janet VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food; great service. Come for the music; stay for the food.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Love this and thank you for spending your Anniversary with us!! Cheers

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  9. cristi VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Our server, Alexander, was kind, personable, professional and really did a great job taking care to make our experience special. I asked for a quiet table and was accommodated. Overall, a lovely experience.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Fantastic. Very happy you enjoyed yourself and exceptionally pleased that Alex took great care of you. Please feel free to ask for him the next time you want to dine with us. Cheers.

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  10. Tom VIP

    Chicago / Illinois188 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bar was packed last night and the music was great. Dinner was outstanding apps are always fresh and tasty. The Halibut special was terrific too.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words! Lenny Cap's Trio is very popular. He plays the first and third Thursday of every month. Check out Randy McCalister on the second Thursday and The Nite Hawks on the fourth Thursdays. Cheers.

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FAQs

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 960-5700.

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 4458 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Downers Grove

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Highland Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downers Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in private lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pawel Marszalek
  • Entertainment
    Wednesday through Friday, we feature live jazz in our lounge from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have four Private Dining Rooms, ranging in capacity from 6 to 50 guests, all containing AV capabilities and a wide variety of seating configurations. Personalized menus, 745 unique wines and a huge selection of liquors, insures that your event will be nothing short of perfect.
  • Private party contact
    Linda Stevens: (630) 960-5703
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