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Valley Lodge Tavern, Wilmette, IL

Valley Lodge Tavern

4.6 (141)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
1141 Central Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Valley Lodge Tavern in a neighborhood tavern serving high quality food and drink to the north shore for 50 years. We serve a variety of food including burgers, ribs, steaks, and delicious salads.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 3:00pm - 12:00am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Able to custom cater to a casual event from 25 - 200 guests
  • Private party facilities
    Valley Lodge Tavern has the space to host a variety of events. Our private dining room offers the ability to host buffet or plated events, as well as cocktail parties and anything in between!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmette
  • Cross street
    Central and Wilmette Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street parking in downtown Wilmette. Includes 2 municiple lots as well as metra stop parking after 5:00 pm
  • Public transit
    Metra stop is 1 blocks west and red line is half a mile east.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 141 people are saying

Valley Lodge Tavern 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valley Lodge Tavern offers a "great neighborhood place" with a varied menu and reasonable prices. Guests praise the "excellent service," highlighting staff like Alex and Eli. While the atmosphere can be loud, the "food is very good" with generous portions. It's perfect for gatherings, offering cozy ambiance and efficient service.
141 Reviews
  1. Victoria

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tried their fried fish on Friday and instantly regretted it. Unlike chicken kebab that is always a yummy dinner, the pieces of fish were rather small but came in overly thick doughy fried crust, so ultimately the whole dinner was just a bunch of dough. The fish also appeared to have skin on it and did not taste good even without all the dough. No to fish and chips from now on.

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  2. Denise VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place for a relaxing lunch with friends. Beautiful outdoor patio and a good menu offering many salad, sandwich and burger options.

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  3. Marty

    Mexico City27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve eaten there before and it’s been good but last night it wasn’t. Undercooked fries. Pulled pork ore like a sloppy Joe. The Glenview location better.
    Valley Lodge TavernResponded on June 16, 2025
    Hi Marty, Our sincere apologies for your experience, please give us another shot. Please send us your email or phone number so we may send you a $20 gift card. Thank you!

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  4. Kristin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our absolute favorites. Always a great experience!

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  5. john

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was great. Table was cramped. Very loud inside - hindered table conversation.

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  6. David VIP

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice food and good service. The restaurant wasn't bus at 11:30am

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  7. jon

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Alex is amazing and the whole staff is great.

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  8. Jill

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First-time visit. Excellent service despite a busy, NCAA Final Four game night packing the restaurant. Server Eli impressed us all with efficient, attentive service. Even provided a special birthday celebration goody for the guest of honor. Extensive food and drinks menu selection. Great dinner.

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  9. Bruce VIP

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and drinks. Server was professional and friendly.

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  10. Joy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois141 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great, and food was very good. The noise level was so Gish that we had difficulty having a conversation.

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FAQs

Valley Lodge Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 920-5675.

Valley Lodge Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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. North Suburbs
  5. Wilmette

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Valley Lodge Tavern

1141 Central Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Central and Wilmette Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmette
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 3:00pm - 12:00am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking in downtown Wilmette. Includes 2 municiple lots as well as metra stop parking after 5:00 pm
  • Public transit
    Metra stop is 1 blocks west and red line is half a mile east.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Able to custom cater to a casual event from 25 - 200 guests
  • Private party facilities
    Valley Lodge Tavern has the space to host a variety of events. Our private dining room offers the ability to host buffet or plated events, as well as cocktail parties and anything in between!
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