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Maple Tree Inn, Homewood, IL
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Maple Tree Inn

4.8 (4847)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406

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2 people
7:00 PM

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.

Dining areas

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 4,847 people are saying

Maple Tree Inn 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 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 "delicious food," a "lovely ambiance," and "friendly, attentive staff." The menu boasts authentic New Orleans flavors, including standout dishes like gumbo and catfish. Guests appreciate the "unique and festive atmosphere" and commend bartenders like Emily for "amazing drinks." Perfect for special occasions!
4,847 Reviews

  1. Robert VIP

    Chicago / Illinois44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food supported by a friendly waitress and service staff. It’s one of the reasons we keep coming back

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  2. Terance VIP

    Chicago / Illinois24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Good drinks. Good service. Always good to see Emily holding it down

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  3. Jan

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have eaten here multiple times and never disappointed. Adam was a perfect server. Food is incredible. Great vibe. Absolute gem in Homewood.

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  4. Renee

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, it was a nice experience. Wish there were more options without the spiciness, but food was still decent. However, the ambiance was perfect and I did enjoy myself. I would come back again!

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  5. Amy

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy the total experience at Maple Tree Inn. Amazing food and drinks with outstanding service!

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  6. Charles VIP

    California Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maple Tree Inn is a great restaurant, probably the best one in the South Suburbs. The food is tasty, the service is top notch, and the drinks were executed to perfection. This was our first visit and we will plan to come back when in the area as long as they have space available. We ate early and by the time we left the place was hopping with patrons, many reveling for special events!

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  7. John

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another outstanding trip to the Maple Tree Inn! There’s a reason this restaurant has been around 50 years. Excellent food, excellent service, great ambiance. I’ve been going since 1979 and never had a bad experience.

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  8. JamesD

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service: Excellent, she took great care with us.

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  9. jim

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had a bad dinner here. We enjoy sitting at the bar to watch the “show” with Emily doing her thing making the drinks. The staff is very attentive, friendly and professional. If I could I would be eating here once a week.

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  10. Brenda

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maple Tree Inn offers a delightful dining experience with exceptional flavor, ambience, service, and consistency. As a vegan, I particularly appreciate their diverse menu, which includes delicious options from starters to desserts. My friend and I shared the Brussels sprouts and vegan cornbread muffins. She loved beet salad and the burnt ends, and since my last visit, they have added a vegan cheesecake that is exceptional. Even my non-vegan girlfriend found it enjoyable. During our visit, we were deeply engaged in conversation and exceeded our table time limit, but our server remained courteous and never made us feel rushed. I highly recommend visiting Maple Tree Inn to enjoy their tasty offerings firsthand!

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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 4847 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
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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