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The Board Room, Libertyville, IL

The Board Room

4.5
4.5
352 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Tucked away in the heart of Libertyville, The Board Room is the North Shore's most enticing dining experience boasting shared plates, craft cocktails and an award-winning wine list in a socially luxurious atmosphere.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (224) 433-6041
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luis Hernadez
  • Catering
    No matter what the occasion, My Char•CUTE•rie will create incredible food art that tastes every bit as good as it looks! We will work within your budget and vision, creating e a delicious, totally custom experience that will WOW friends, family &amp; guests from all over.<br />Adding one of our trucks to your special day would be an absolute honor for us.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether its serving your guests during a cocktail hour or providing service and drinks for the entire reception, we have you covered! Need to rent items for your next event!? We offer anything from Champagne Walls, Bloody Mary Bars, to Dessert Carts, Decorative Chairs and party favors.
  • Neighborhood
    Mundelein / Vernon Hills / Libertyville
  • Cross street
    Parking gargage located directly across the street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Live Music, outside in our solarium!

    Aug 24 - Nov 16, 2023
    Live music outside in our solarium from 5:30-8:30pm!

What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Innovative

  • North Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • North Suburbs

    Lively

352 Reviews
  1. KathleenMichael82

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was a unique experience (in a good way!) We were a group of 5 and we ordered the small board and 6 small plates . That amount of food was perfect for us. Our server was Emily and she was so helpful and pleasant. I’ll ask for her the next time we go! My only disappointment was the charcuterie board itself. I thought that some of the items were on the skimpy side. I would have like much more jam for the cheese. Oh, the Reisling wine was delicious!!!

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  2. Hudson

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The people there are very pleasant and accomidating.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere! Energetic & enthusiast staff! Loved all the conversations! And great food & drinks!!

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  4. VinceH

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic restaurant! Mallory is a great server. Everyone should try this place.

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  5. BlackjackCathy

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Board Room is a great restaurant for enjoying a variety of small plates with good friends. The service is great. The food is served quickly and the plating is stunning. The menu offers a large number of interesting cocktails and wines. We enjoyed our dinner. My only complaint is that it is fairly loud - seems they could do something to fix the acoustics.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    The restaurant was adorable and everyone was nice but our food came out literally 7 minutes after we arrived and all at once on a tiny table — super uncomfortable. We were out in 37 minutes despite our desire for a leisurely meal. So $150 for 37 minutes was a bummer.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved all the shared small plates and service was outstanding

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We had a high top in front of the bar right by the vent. If you are a hot person it was cold and distracting. Of the 4 of 1 loved their meal the steak. The Salmon seemed slightly more fishy than desired, my mushrooms were late, but ok. Not tender but really burn my mouth hot. The chicken was o er cooked. The drinks were good and the cheese board was great as usual.

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  9. Chef50

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Lexi was excellent, did not know there would be a guitar player and singer duo. played guess that song on the patio. it was fun. food and cocktails all delicious.

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  10. Eliz

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a lovely spot in Libertyville. Great food, beautiful ambiance and lovely staff. Liz (owner) is just amazing and brings such a personal touch and connection to everyone. She is incredibly talented and such a delight!

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  11. RoxanneP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Brunch Service was very slow in both the bar and the kitchen. Food orders were either wrong or missing things and/or cold. Very pricey and no effort made to comp or accommodate us. A but disappointed to say the least.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food with great service. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience!

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  13. TJHom

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Fairly nice evening. Had booked with notation that it was our anniversary-never acknowledged while there. A little sour beginning being told as we were seated that they had another reservation for our table in two hours! Food was good - probably a better experience to go with at least 4 people so we could have shared and tried more dishes. We ordered bananas foster for dessert but their “version” was a butter torte (cake) with bananas and cream on top - we were disappointed. Okay but disappointing evening for our first visit. Would go back but with more people. It was quite noisy by the time we left.

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  14. LouM

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Beautiful patio. Food was good. They had quite a few options for gluten free.

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  15. TimM

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing and service was friendly and engaging!

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  16. Vesper007

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique and delicious small portions to share, but surprisingly big (if you don’t want to share!) great bartender with nice selection of cocktails. City place in the suburbs

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  17. AmyH

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent. Great gluten free options, too!

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  18. Allie

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Not worth it for the price. The service is a hit or Miss, the food is all over the place, the cocktail menu is not great. The Brussel sprout salad is almost inedible.

    The Board RoomResponded on August 20, 2023

    Hi Allie, We are so sorry you didn't have a great experience. Our Brussel sprout salad is one of our best selling items. I'm so sorry it wasn't great for you. I'd love to have you back to ensure a better experience. Please e-mail me at liz at theboardroomlibertyville Liz

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic. Good and service was top notch!

    The Board RoomResponded on August 20, 2023

    We are so happy you had a wonderful experience at The Board Room! Hope to see you back.

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  20. SandroS

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved sitting outside - emily was the absolute best server ever!!

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  21. Rachel

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall1food3service4ambience2
    Food had great flavor, but premade, not served hot

    The Board RoomResponded on August 20, 2023

    Hi Rachel, I'm sorry you didn't have a great experience. I assure you, our executive chef and his team make all food from scratch in our kitchen. I'd love to have you back to ensure you have a 5 star experience. Please e-mail me and I'll ensure that happens. liz at theboardroomlibertyville Liz

    1 person found this helpful

  22. BillZ

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had never been here since it opened, decided to try it for our wedding anniversary, which we noted in our Open Table reservation; however, the restaurant did not acknowledge this in any way, which was a touch disappointing. However, the food and service were very good. We would go back again.

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  23. JohnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Did not know the band would be playing in the outer room. Moved to smaller back room. Much better. Recommend notification in on line signup. Tkx.

    The Board RoomResponded on August 18, 2023

    Hi John, Thank you for the 5 star review. We personally reached out to each guest who had reservations with us sharing we would be having live music and offered each guest to be moved inside for it. We moved everyone inside that wanted to be away from the live music. Hope everything else was okay and you had a nice dinner.

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  24. SherrieL

    Chicago

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The food was delicious. The only negative is , it was loud , they had a guy singing , and the customers were trying to socialize with each other talking louder because of the performer .

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  25. Jmelsdj

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Amazing food, spectacular service. Really enjoyed our experience here.

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  26. HollandB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Boardroom is amazing! The food and service are outstanding, and the drink choices are great! I highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a date night venue or a place to go with girlfriends! This restaurant is a gem!!

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  27. SJB1

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love everything about The Board Room! I highly recommend it for any occasion.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    It would have been 5 star if the wait staff did not continually remove dishes and utensils from the table while we were not yet finished eating. They took away my wife’s knife and fork she needed to eat the rest of her plate of food. We had the feeling we were being rushed to make room for the next party of people. Our entire dinner experience from the time we sat down to paying the bill took less than 30-minutes.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Girls Brunch

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  30. MIMI

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Drinks were very weak, the food was good we could have used a little direction on what to order. Very loud inside and although the revere empty tables outside we could not switch tables.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. DustinV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love this place. Food is always delicious and the staff are wonderful.

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  32. ErinC

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There is a great variety of small and large plates! The owner walked around and spoke with us, our server was great! And, the cocktail menu is fantastic!

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  33. DeLin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious and service was nice. Will definitely go back!

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  34. amyr

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious scallops! Great service. Ambience was cozy and welcoming. Good energy!

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  35. Hudson

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our first time there. We were celebrating 2 birthdays. Very good food, drinks and service. Their specialty dessert was awesome for a celebration!!

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  36. Amanda

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Emily was awesome as usual. I love the firecracker shrimp, delicious as always!!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great! Food was awesome! We ordered Crispy Korean tacos, pork belly buns and chicken Milanese. My husband and I found the amount of food was more than enough. Small plates…but more than enough to share with another couple so the value is definitely worth it.

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  38. lbsdiner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    Interesting idea, sharing Tapas plates. Food was very good but noise level was so bad it was uncomfortable. It was very crowded and open air seating area was packed, noise carried over into the garage across the street.

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  39. KathleenO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were exceptional! We were a rather large group of 9 and our server was just fantastic! Highly recommended

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  40. jewel

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Challenge to find due to construction. Lexi, our server, was a tremendous help in deciding what to order for our group. We enjoyed the charcuterie board, Korean tacos, coconut shrimp bao buns, Diablo shrimp and the butter cake. The Smokey Old Fashion was delicious!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Board Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (224) 433-6041.

The Board Room is rated 4.5 stars by 352 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Board Room

137 Lake St, Libertyville, IL 60048

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parking gargage located directly across the street
  • Neighborhood
    Mundelein / Vernon Hills / Libertyville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Hernadez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (224) 433-6041
  • Catering
    No matter what the occasion, My Char•CUTE•rie will create incredible food art that tastes every bit as good as it looks! We will work within your budget and vision, creating e a delicious, totally custom experience that will WOW friends, family &amp; guests from all over.<br />Adding one of our trucks to your special day would be an absolute honor for us.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether its serving your guests during a cocktail hour or providing service and drinks for the entire reception, we have you covered! Need to rent items for your next event!? We offer anything from Champagne Walls, Bloody Mary Bars, to Dessert Carts, Decorative Chairs and party favors.
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