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Maple Tree Inn, Homewood, IL

Maple Tree Inn

4.8 (4902)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
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 4,902 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

    Great for brunch

  • South Suburbs

    Innovative

  • South Suburbs

    Healthy

  • South Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • South Suburbs

    Romantic

  • South Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    Lively

  • South Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maple Tree Inn delights with "excellent food" and "superb service" in a warm, inviting ambiance. Guests rave about the "incredible experience" and "outstanding" Cajun and Creole dishes. The diverse menu, including gluten-free options and "amazing desserts," paired with attentive staff, makes it a "must-visit" dining spot in the South Suburbs.
4,902 Reviews

  1. Angela

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I seen this on tic tock and wanted to try it. It was an hour drive and worth it. Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes.

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  2. Magnolia

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my daughter‘s birthday. The food and drinks we’re perfect. Our waitress took such good care of her. It was my daughter‘s first time visiting the restaurant, but it wasn’t my first time. She told me that she wants to go back again. Thank you for an awesome experience.

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  3. Tina VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I love diniing at this place. The food and drinks are always very good. However, at my last visit we were rushed because another party needed the table. That has never happened to me at any restaurant so it was definitely a drawback on this visit for me. If I am paying good money for a meal, I should be able to stay until I am ready to leave the restaurant.

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  4. Anthony

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this hidden gem Amazing food the best bartender.. ever

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  5. Anthony

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maple tree inn is a winner. They have a gluten free menu which in my house is a huge deal! The food was outstanding! We had a shrimp appetizer, GF red fish, catfish, and the jalapeño cheese grits. Everything was absolutely amazing. Dessert was an absolute dream. My wife had gf cheese cake which was fabulous and I had the bananas foster bread pudding, which was a complete showstopper and an amazing way to end our dining experience. Will return and will bring friends and family. Simply amazing.

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  6. Monica

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. The hostesses were welcoming & our waitress was very attentive. Food was great. Will definitely return!

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  7. Nancy

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had many wonderful meals at Maple tree Inn, both at the blue Island location and in Homewood. our favorites have been the barbecue shrimp, redfish, catfish, and gumbo. The bread, pudding, dessert, and the beignets are fantastic. Our server Maddie was very friendly and helpful. All aspects of the service were great.

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  8. Elverage

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time diner, we will definitely be back! Service was exceptional and they did an excellent job explaining both the menu and drinks!

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  9. Liz

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has been added to my favorite list. We went to celebrate my husband’s birthday and everything was tasty!

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  10. Elizabeth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place much. One of the best hidden gems in the chicago area. Everything is delicious ( I've had the entire menu) and service is superb.

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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 4902 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 32 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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