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4.6
- 4.7Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.3Value
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The Little Gem Restaurant
4.6 (1201)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
189 N Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60301
Make a reservation
2 people
Jul 6, 2025
9:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Charming
- Good for special occasions
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesContemporary American, Bistro, European
- Hours of operationLunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Bar + Lounge Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive chefEduardo Calderon
- CateringOur Wonderful Chef Loves to Cook!<br />We can cater events up to 100 Guests On + Off Premises<br />Menus offer Hot + Cold Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts.<br /><br />Select Canapes, Hors d'oeuvres, Cheese Boards, Fresh Fruit, Charcuteries, French Crudite's and more.<br />Fresh Seafood : Beef : Pork : Poultry : Vegetarian : Vegan : Gluten Free.<br />Email today us for more info
- Private party facilitiesUnique, Customized, Party Packages Available in Little Gem + Right Next Door in Encore! by Little Gem. (A Beautiful Party Private and Events Space).Dining : Dancing : Cocktails : Live Music : Formal Dinners : Casual Mixers This Elegant Little Gem is Perfect for Any OccasionParties Fully Customizable to Suit Your Vision, Our Food is Delicious!
- NeighborhoodOak Park
- Cross streetLake St.
- Parking details$1 for 1 Hour Metered Street Parking Also two parking lots on this blockFree Street Parking after 8:00pm and Free on Sundays!
- Public transitGreen Line Train Harlem Stop just 2 blocks awayBus Transportation along Lake Street, Harlem Avenue Junction is just a Block away.
- EntertainmentLive Jazz : Vintage Jazz Recordings : World Music : Euro Instrumentals
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
DATE NIGHT Dinner Package For 2
$125.00 per party
Multiple dates availableA 3 Course Dinner for 2 Complete with a Bottle of Wine $125 per couple. DATE NIGHT Menu is Served Sunday thru Thursday. Available for Dine in or Take Out. 1 Appetizer, 1 Dessert, 2 Salads, 2 Entrees and a Bottle of Wine. Menu includes An Appetizer of Brie Crostinis, Your Choice of Caesar or Mixed Greens Salad, Entree Selections: Steak, Chicken, Salmon or Vegetarian Risotto and A Dessert. Wines Include a French Chardonnay, Italian Pinot Grigio, Californian Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon. tax and gratuities not included.
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Great for brunch
Near West
Neighborhood gem
Near West
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Kevin VIP
Chicago / Illinois45 reviews
5.0Dined on June 21, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Andrew VIP
Chicago / Illinois112 reviews
5.0Dined on June 14, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Alicia
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0Dined on June 7, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0Dined on June 7, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Ashley
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0Dined on June 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Peter VIP
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
4.0Dined on May 25, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Elizabeth
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
4.0Dined on May 24, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Ken VIP
Washington, D.C. Area33 reviews
3.0Dined on May 17, 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Patrick VIP
Chicago / Illinois34 reviews
4.0Dined on May 14, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
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AndrewF
Chicago / Illinois13 reviews
4.0Dined on May 11, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
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- Ambience 3
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FAQs
The Little Gem Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 613-5491.
The Little Gem Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1201 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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- United States
- Chicago / Illinois
- Near West
- Oak Park
Make a reservation
2 people
Jul 6, 2025
9:00 PM
Experiences are available.
189 N Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60301
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross streetLake St.
- NeighborhoodOak Park
- Hours of operationLunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Bar + Lounge Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesContemporary American, Bistro, European
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking details$1 for 1 Hour Metered Street Parking Also two parking lots on this blockFree Street Parking after 8:00pm and Free on Sundays!
- Public transitGreen Line Train Harlem Stop just 2 blocks awayBus Transportation along Lake Street, Harlem Avenue Junction is just a Block away.
- Payment optionsAMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefEduardo Calderon
- EntertainmentLive Jazz : Vintage Jazz Recordings : World Music : Euro Instrumentals
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
- CateringOur Wonderful Chef Loves to Cook!<br />We can cater events up to 100 Guests On + Off Premises<br />Menus offer Hot + Cold Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts.<br /><br />Select Canapes, Hors d'oeuvres, Cheese Boards, Fresh Fruit, Charcuteries, French Crudite's and more.<br />Fresh Seafood : Beef : Pork : Poultry : Vegetarian : Vegan : Gluten Free.<br />Email today us for more info
- Private party facilitiesUnique, Customized, Party Packages Available in Little Gem + Right Next Door in Encore! by Little Gem. (A Beautiful Party Private and Events Space).Dining : Dancing : Cocktails : Live Music : Formal Dinners : Casual Mixers This Elegant Little Gem is Perfect for Any OccasionParties Fully Customizable to Suit Your Vision, Our Food is Delicious!