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Maple Tree Inn, Homewood, IL

Maple Tree Inn

4.8 (4865)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Maple Tree Inn was awarded the very prestigious honor of being named in the Top 50 Southern Restaurants In America by OpenTable in 2018. We are proud to announce that the Maple Tree Inn has permanently relocated to Homewood, IL. We are committed to the art of Cajun/Creole cooking & maintaining our status as the first and longest-running Cajun/Creole restaurant in Chicagoland. We are featuring a menu of our signature dishes including our Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, Country Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, and many more! We have boutique wines on draft, signature hand crafted cocktails, and an impressive craft beer list. Our hand crafted, premium cocktail menu highlights the very best of our repertoire. We look forward to hosting you & providing you with all the comforts of New Orleans, just a little closer to home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 388-3461
  • Website
    http://www.mapletreeinnrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Erich Wennberg
  • Location
    18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406
  • Neighborhood
    Homewood
  • Cross street
    Idlewild Lane
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in a large, well lit, private parking lot. Overflow parking is available one block North on the East side of Dixie Hwy.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,865 people are saying

Maple Tree Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • South Suburbs

    Best Food

  • South Suburbs

    Best Service

  • South Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • South Suburbs

    Best Value

  • South Suburbs

    Healthy

  • South Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Suburbs

    Romantic

  • South Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maple Tree Inn offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and drinks," alongside "outstanding service." Known for its "authentic New Orleans flavors," it's a "gem of the south suburbs." The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a memorable visit. Regulars praise its consistency and delightful menu, making it a must-visit.
4,865 Reviews

  1. Sharifa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Our server, Matt, went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. I would definitely come back again.

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  2. Johari

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EVERTYTHING was excellent. I can't wait to return so that I can eat the seafood gumbo again! It is similar to my Granny's gumbo, who is from Louisiana.

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  3. Steve

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t been to Maple Tree since they were in Blue Island. I have been meaning to go for many years. Finally made it to Homewood and the food was every bit as awesome as it always was. Best Cajun/ Creole cooking in Chicago other than the Dixie Kitchen in Lansing. Better than most places in the French Quarter of NOLA. Brand new building was very nice but too small for their large amount of business. They should expand. I still miss the 1893 Worlds Fair bar from the Schlitz pavilion that was in Blue Island along with the world class selection of some of the top microbrews. That may be gone but the food is still worth the trip.

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  4. Quattrocchi

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don't get to Maple Tree as often as I'd like. The clam special was amazing. I had the Surf and Turf Thibodaux for my entree and it was delicious. The chocolate praline bundt cake was a 10. I can never say enough good things about this place.

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  5. Michele VIP

    Chicago / Illinois58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my daughter to Maple Tree Inn for her birthday this past Thursday evening. We had reservations for sitting at the bar. We were very pleased to get the same bartender that we had two years ago wait on us. We had outstanding service with Emily. We enjoyed the sauteed clams, barbecued shrimp and crab mornay for appetizers. Our drinks were delicious. We ordered blackened ribeye and Crawfish Etouffee with a side of Andouille and extra shrimp. The Beignets for dessert were so yummy with a chocolate nut sauce. The music and atmosphere were perfect and inviting.

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  6. Angelo

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, wonderful ambiance and service, great food.

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  7. Tiffani

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, but our Server, Madeline was even better! My husband truly enjoyed his Father’s Day Dinner.

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  8. Jacqueline

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered my favorite dish, burnt ends, gouda cheese grits & collards. The collards had a lot of stems, it was half stems & half leaf. I had leftovers & planned to enjoy them again the following day. To my surprise there were several pieces of fat disguised as burnt ends, I was appalled that someone would serve that many pieces of fat in a dish. I could see if one piece got by. This dish is no longer my favorite & probably won't ever order it again.

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  9. Sheila

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! The food was delicious and Emily was very pleasant and professional.

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  10. Billy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. I really enjoyed the blondie for dessert.

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FAQs

Maple Tree Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 388-3461.

Maple Tree Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 4865 OpenTable diners.

Maple Tree Inn 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. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. South Suburbs
  5. Homewood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Maple Tree Inn

18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Idlewild Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Homewood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in a large, well lit, private parking lot. Overflow parking is available one block North on the East side of Dixie Hwy.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erich Wennberg
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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