501 Local

Name: 501 Local
Address: 501 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL, United States, 60093-2418
Telephone: (224) 255-6480
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (291)

$31 to $50

Bistro

501 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093-2418

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2 people

May 10, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

501 Local is a locally owned and operated upscale casual American Bistro located in downtown Winnetka. The menu offers a combination of classic and contemporary dishes with a focus on seasonal ingredients and flavors. Our service is attentive and friendly. We are a perfect choice for catching up with an old friend over lunch, grabbing a drink with coworkers on our award-winning patio, or celebrating your occasion with family or a special someone. Make your visit to Winnetka unforgettable. Dine with us at 501 Local and add an extra layer of joy to your Home Alone pilgrimage just a half mile away!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Phone number
(224) 255-6480
Website
http://www.501local.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Yoonseok Jang
Private party facilities
Private space is available for up to 50 persons. Email inquiries@501local.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
501 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093-2418
Neighborhood
Winnetka
Cross street
On the corner of Chestnut and Oak Street in downtown Winnetka.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Union Pacific North (UP-N) is a 5-minute walking distance away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 291 people are saying

501 Local 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

501 Local offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "top notch" service and consistently "excellent food," including standout dishes like the beet salad and butternut squash soup. The ambiance is "unique and special," creating a "great vibe." Attentive staff, like Ibrahim, enhance the welcoming atmosphere in this "special neighborhood restaurant."

291 Reviews

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Jeffrey VIP
Chicago25 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and very good service. Tables close and somewhat noisy, so best for more upbeat dining.
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Ted
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute spot with great food and amazing service. Will definitely be back next time we’re in the area.
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Joan
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Menu and bar prices were steeper than expected. I thought for the price, it was not a good value.
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Kathleen VIP
Chicago16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, lovely staff, and cool overall vibe. Ibrahim was lovely, attentive, and accommodating! Great spot for dinner before a Writer's Theatre performance!
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MichaelE
Las Vegas2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Try the sliders with fries. a favorite or the tacos, or do what I see at lunch Wine with Fries
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gary VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner with friends, service and food was both great,
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Laura
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were both top notch and the butternut squash soup is wonderful!
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Ann VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
501 ambiance inside and out is so unique and special! Food is amazing! Great vibe!
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Jane VIP
Chicago72 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all had the same order, the wonderful beet salad! Our waitress was welcoming and attentive. We lingered for a long time after we finished, as the three of us had not seen each other for quite awhile. No one rushed us out of there!
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lynda
Chicago45 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
service, food and atmosphere all very good would definitely return!!!
501 LocalResponded on April 15, 2025
Hi lynda, Thanks for writing a review on OpenTable! I am glad that you will return! Say hi next time! Kindly, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
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FAQs

501 Local offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (224) 255-6480.

501 Local is rated 4.7 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

501 Local does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 10, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

501 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093-2418

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On the corner of Chestnut and Oak Street in downtown Winnetka.
Neighborhood
Winnetka
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Union Pacific North (UP-N) is a 5-minute walking distance away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Yoonseok Jang
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.501local.com/
Phone number
(224) 255-6480
Private party facilities
Private space is available for up to 50 persons. Email inquiries@501local.com

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501 Local

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About this restaurant

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What 291 people are saying

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FAQs

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