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545 North

4.1
4.1
139 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
  • Romantic
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
Since August, 2006, 545 North in Libertyville has been creating a unique experience of upscale food in a comfortable, casual environment. The 545 North vibe is a combination of historic Midwestern charm and urban sophistication. With cuisine made from scratch, local craft beers, boutique wine selections, signature cocktails, and a stylish ambiance, 545 North is, and has been one of Libertyville’s top dining destinations, enjoyed by guests near and far.
Located in one of downtown Libertyville’s historic buildings, 545 North’s atmosphere blends the old with the new. A sleek slate wall greets you as you first enter the restaurant, giving the space an urban feel, while exposed brick walls and hardwood floors represent the history of the space. Our copper-topped bar is a focal point as well as a prime spot for viewing the latest sporting events or mingling with friends old and new.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 247-8700
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef David Gray
  • Private party contact
    Jani: (847) 247-8700
  • Neighborhood
    Libertyville
  • Cross street
    Between Lake & Cook streets
  • Parking details
    Free parking in lot or garage behind the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Metra Milwaukee North line, Libertyville stop. We are located 1 1/2 blocks south of the train station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

139 Reviews
  1. Dana

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this restaurant and it did not disappoint this time. I had the steak salad (without cheese), and it was really good. One of my companions had the 545 salad, (also without cheese) and also really good. The other 2 had the salmon, which was a bit dry, but flavorful. The wine was reasonably priced and very good. Service was a little forced, but responsive. The ambiance was really comfortable, but nice. (I really love the outdoor space, but the weather did not accommodate us this week.)

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  2. Feds73

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always delicious , love the tuna tartar appetizer ,,,,,,

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  3. nustressmom

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been here a handful of time and always enjoyed my meal. This visit was the exact opposite. Our server seemed to have no idea about the menu. Had to come back to ask how we’d like steaks done and not asking what sauce we’d like when there were options. Two of us ordered our steaks medium and they came out well done. They also had a major bug problem. Gnats and mosquitoes were everywhere and we were sitting inside. We had to ask for more waters because they kept getting bugs in them.

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  4. GarrettD

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Consistent, quality experience all around - we’ve been coming here for years.

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  5. experienceddiner

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    If you enjoy slow service, receiving food not the way it was ordered, an extremely loud atmosphere and management who just doesn’t care about your dining experience, then this is the place for you! There is a reason a majority of their reviews are negative. I ordered the Filet Mignon, medium well and not butterflied. Amy, our server said that the kitchen prefers to butterfly anything over medium but I said we were in no hurry and would be happy to wait however long it takes to make it the way we would like it. When the food arrived I could tell the steak was under cooked and after cutting into the steak my suspicions were confirmed and the steak was between rare to medium rare. I asked to speak with the manager and when she arrived she just stood at the table and looked at us without introducing herself as if we were bothering her. I asked “Are you the manager?” and she said she was and then asked if there was a problem with the food. I explained the situation and said I will just eat the areas that are cooked for my liking because I wanted to eat while everyone else was eating their food. When we finished dinner, Amy offered us dessert on the house for the inconvenience. I informed her that we already had dessert waiting for us at home because we are celebrating a birthday but perhaps she could just adjust the cost of my meal for the portion of my food that I didn’t eat. I gave Amy my credit card and was surprised to see our card was charged in full. She said “Sorry you are disappointed with your experience”. In all of my years in the hospitality and service industry I have never allowed a customer to leave my establishment dissatisfied without making any attempt to provide an incentive for them to return. The next day I called the restaurant because as a business owner myself, I would want to know if my manager was treating my customers like this. Well guess what? That manager who could care less about our experience, turns out, she is the owner!

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  6. Tdb15

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Average food with minimal taste. Drinks were expensive. Had a martini with a twist and the bartender forgot the twist. The waiter said he would get me the lemon twist and he retrieved it, brought it to me in his bare hand, then dropped it in my drink along with his fingers. Nasty.

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  7. CraigL

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We used open table to make a reservation for 8:30... typically after the Saturday rush. It was a situation that the manager should have taken the restaurant out of the reservation system for the night well before we arrived. They were severely short staffed and under trained (They knew they would be going into the evening. One of the staffers was getting married and invited a number of their coworkers to the wedding.) We waited at the bar a minimal amount of time for the situation (maybe 10 minutes past our reservation). However, we waited 20 minutes at our table before I asked the hostess if someone was helping us. The hostess attended to our table. The one app took 20 minutes and the mains were another 20 min after that. For an 8:30 reservation with 1 app, 4 entries, 1 round of drinks from the bar and no desert, this took far too long for this type of restaurant. It was over 90 minutes. I would have expected at least an apology from the manager. None was received. I'll give them another try but if they are backed up- I am walking - there are many other local establishments to chose from.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I would not return. Food was over cooked and service was horrible. They weren’t that busy yet it took over an hour to get our food. It took two hours for our meal. They didn’t stop for drink refills, check, etc.

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  9. Lorik

    Chicago

    141 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    141 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was not great. The service was just ok and the whole atmosphere was kind of strange. I’m surprised it has survived in Libertyville this long.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went out with friends and decided to revisit 545 North again. It did not disappoint. Each of us ordered a different meal, and none of us were disappointed. In addition, we were able to sit in their outdoor area and enjoy the wonderful evening weather.

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FAQs

545 North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 247-8700.

545 North is rated 4.1 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for 545 North

545 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Lake & Cook streets
  • Neighborhood
    Libertyville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking in lot or garage behind the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Metra Milwaukee North line, Libertyville stop. We are located 1 1/2 blocks south of the train station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef David Gray
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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