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 (322)

$31 to $50

Bistro

501 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093-2418

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
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!

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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 322 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
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

501 Local shines with "consistently good food" and a "lovely patio" perfect for summer dining. Reviewers appreciate the "excellent service" and "amazing customer service." The menu offers "great food and selection," with highlights like the beet salad and chocolate strawberry cake. A "great neighborhood restaurant" with a "cool overall vibe."

322 Reviews

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Linda VIP
Chicago / Illinois54 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We love 501 Local but last night wasn’t the best experience. We brought friends who had never been there before and I must say we waited way too long for everything. We ended up being there over 2 hours just due to the slowness of getting our drinks, then appetizers, then entrees, then dessert.
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Elizabeth
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful patio, nice ambience, attentive staff. it was a wonderful place for a birthday celebration.
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LOUIS VIP
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We at lunch outdoors and were pleased with the menu.
501 LocalResponded 2 days ago
Hi Louis, Thank you for rating us! We try to have a wide variety of options on our menu. I'm happy you approve! Kindly, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
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Nancy VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful patio. Service and food were excellent. Craft cocktails a plus!
501 LocalResponded 6 days ago
HI Nancy, Thank you for rating us on OpenTable! Yes we have a beautiful patio, I agree. We also just updated our drink list--next time you are in you should try the spicy Pineapple margarita. Thanks again, and I hope to see you soon! Kindly, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
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Robin
Chicago / Illinois26 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner on a warm summer evening on their lovely patio. I had a salad with shrimp that was good. My husband had the salmon which he liked but didn’t especially like his side. Our server was good but didn’t ask if we wanted refills on our drinks. Their patio is very nice so be sure to book it on a nice day.
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Whatz VIP
Chicago / Illinois88 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nicely done, good team work from the staff. The Burger special on Monday was spot on! Solid Burger.
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Kenneth and Elizabeth
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's a local favorite with consistently good food, always really pleasant service. For Summer, the patio is shaded, quiet and comfy. It's a good value at the price, which is average in the area for a reliably good meal. The wine selection is consistently good.
501 LocalResponded on June 28, 2025
Hi Kenneth and Elizabeth, Thank you for rating us on OpenTable! Your words are appreciated. This is exactly the vibe we are going for! Not too stuffy, but high quality service and really good food. I hope to see you soon. Thanks again... Kindly, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
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Margie VIP
Chicago / Illinois72 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I come to this restaurant now and then. I live in Vernon Hills so Winnetka isn’t just next-door but I like this restaurant very much and I’ll always choose it when my friends and I go out to lunch. My sister was in town from Atlanta so I brought her for lunch. We had a very nice lunch. I always get the beet salad. She had the shrimp tacos which I’ve had a few times. See you again soon. I really like it.
501 LocalResponded on June 28, 2025
Hi Margie, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on OpenTable! I always like it when people from different suburbs come in and enjoy our restaurant. Thanks again and Ill see you soon. Kindly, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
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Thomas
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a lovely dinner with great friends on the patio to welcome Summer! Thanks, Mark for the great hospitality.
501 LocalResponded on June 28, 2025
Hi Thomas, Thank you for the kind words! And my pleasure, And yes the Halibut is amazing. Thanks again... Kindly, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
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Carole VIP
Chicago / Illinois85 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great place,for,out door seating. We’ve been there many times and have always enjoyed it; however, I think they were short on staff or maybe our server was new. Very pleasant but we had to ask her several times for the same thing- maybe she needed more training or fewer tables
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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 322 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.

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 46 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 322 people are saying

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