Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Northwest Suburbs

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Northwest Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pinstripes - South Barrington

4.8

4.8 (480)

$30 and under

American

South Barrington

About the restaurant

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 4-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

Top review

Dolores

Dined on May 13, 2025

Our server, Willie was outstanding. Our food arrived a little cold and he had new plates made up and offered us a complimentary dessert. He was extremely attentive. Food was great, as usual and a wonderful deal at buy one, get one.

1776 Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1815)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Crystal Lake

About the restaurant

We’re a farm-to-table restaurant that’s redefining what fine dining means. We work with local vendors and farmers to find the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. We understand the challenges of finding high-quality options that unique, vegan or allergy-friendly, especially since the owner has Celiac Disease herself, among other dietary restrictions. Our kitchen creates fresh food from scratch every day and can customize to your needs, so we’ve got you covered. Plus, we're the only restaurant in McHenry County to have received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, and our expert staff can help you choose the perfect pairing.

For us, fine dining is more than the very best in food, service and atmosphere. It’s a conversation and a connection to others. We believe everyone deserves good food so we’ve started a movement to do just that.

****ANY RESERVATION REQUESTS FOR PARTIES OVER 4 GUESTS PLEASE CONTACT RHIENNA@1776RESTAURANT.COM OR CALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS W-SAT.

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BeckyVIP

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Kat was our Server and she was amazing. Wonderful wine food! Love the farm to table

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4.7

4.7 (235)

$30 and under

Korean

Arlington Heights

About the restaurant

Ttowa is a family owned restaurant led by husband and wife - Dong Ju and Og Eun Park. Ttowa welcomes new and returning patrons to enjoy a comforting Korean family meal served by the Park family. "또와" (Ttowa) means "come again" in Korean and we hope the food will indeed want you to dine with us again.

Ttowa is currently BYOB. Please enjoy your beverages with our complimentary "banchan" (side dishes) served with all entrees. Please don't hesitate to ask us for refills!

Signature Dishes:
- Dak Buns (Fire Grilled Chicken Buns)
- Dduk Bokki (Rice Cakes)
- Dolsot Bibimbap (Hot Stone Rice Bowl)
- Jjambbong (Seafood and Pork Noodle Soup)
- Samgyupsal (Sauteed Pork Belly)

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CatchTheStack

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Had delicious chicken buns and bimimbop. It’s BYOB so very affordable. The A/C wasn’t working very well but it was a super-hot day. They have outside seating so that’s a plus. Good service and recommendations!

Crystal Lake Junction

4.7

4.7 (48)

$30 and under

American

Crystal Lake

About the restaurant

OUR FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE A PLEASANT LOCAL SOCIAL SCENE.
WE AIM TO OFFER AN ECLECTIC AND DIVERSE MENU, COOL DRINKS, AND FRIENDLY
SERVICE IN A RELAXED, AND FUN ATMOSPHERE.

MOCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, EXPRESSO COFFEES, BEERS, PARISIAN ROSÉ WINES, SPRITZERS
RED, BLENDS AND WHITE WINES ALIKE. REGULAR MILSHAKES OR SPECIALTY MILKSHAKES
FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, AND THEN BOOZY MILKSHAKES TOO FOR THE MORE
ADVENTUROUS,

JUNCTION CLASSICS LIKE BEER CAN MEDITERANEAN CHICKEN OR A FABULOUS
SELECTION OF WACKY GRILLED CHEESES OR FLAVORFUL BOWLS,
NOT EXCLUDING OUR STACKED SMASHBURGERS, aND ORIGINAL RECIPE SEAFOOD SECTION

WE TRY TO COVER ALL THE BASES. WE ALSO HAVE VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MENU.

ALL OUR EXTENSIVE LIST IS ORIGINAL RECIPES AND EACH ONE TASTES AND LOOKS
AMAZING, JUST CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES TOO.

WE ARE OPEN AT 6:30AM FOR THE TRAIN GOERS FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AND
HOME-MADE MUFFINS AND PASTRIES

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TracyVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Love this place, cute decor and tasty food! Can’t go wrong!

Scratchboard Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (10)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Arlington Heights

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Arlington Heights, Scratchboard Kitchen offers scratch-made food and drinks using the highest quality locally sourced ingredients. A chef-driven approach highlights Midwestern seasonality by tapping into the bounty of the surrounding farmland. Local ingredients are showcased in seasonally-inspired dishes paired with a selection of beverages including local craft beer, carefully curated wines, seasonal craft cocktails and mocktails, locally roasted coffee, specialty lattes, and cold brew. Additional offerings include house-made pastries (including poptarts!) made from scratch daily and soft serve ice cream.

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KevinVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Great service! The food was also good and we had a beautiful evening for the patio.

Thalaiva's Indian Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (18)

$31 to $50

South Indian

Park Ridge

About the restaurant

Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen is the first and only restaurant in Chicagoland offering authentic Kongunadu cuisine, a traditional and flavorful style from Coimbatore, South India. We pride ourselves on blending time-honored recipes with a modern focus on balanced nutrition, ensuring every dish considers protein intake without compromising authenticity.

Our specialties include:
Banana Leaf South Indian Meals: A wholesome & traditional meal where you get to taste a bit of 13 different dishes.
Short Grain Rice Thalapakattu Biryani: A unique and flavorful biryani made with original flavorful short-grain rice, spices, and perfected techniques.
Variety of Dosai: From our signature healthy sprouted moong dhal dosa to other delectable options, we cater to diverse tastes and health-conscious diners.
At Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, we aim to deliver a culinary journey that celebrates the rich heritage of Kongunadu flavors while offering a dining experience that's both hearty and nourishing.

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JoanneVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The food was good and the service was excellent. Jay recommended some dishes, and he was spot on. His service was very good.

Shabu-Yo- Schaumburg

4.4

4.4 (578)

$31 to $50

Shabu-shabu

Schaumburg

About the restaurant

WALK-INS WELCOME!! We now have more walk-in seats available!
You can leave your name on a waitlist too.
Last entry is AN HOUR prior to closing time.
15 minutes grace period and your reservation will be canceled.
Please call the store for reservations for bigger parties.

Experience a unique blend of cutting-edge robot technology and heartfelt hospitality. Enjoy fresh ingredients cooked in your personal pot while relaxing in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Savor a variety of dishes, including Japanese side dishes and delectable desserts. Indulge in fun cotton candy for kids and adults alike, and don’t miss our signature aged Wagyu beef. To make your celebrations special, our robots will serenade you on birthdays and anniversaries.

Whether it’s a special occasion or an everyday treat, we promise to make your visit unforgettable!

Top review

MichelleVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Fun place to go! We enjoyed the experience of cooking the food and it was yummy

A Thousand Tales

4.4

4.4 (116)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Mount Prospect

About the restaurant

Enjoy the perfect fusion of Turkish and Mediterranean dishes at A Thousand Tales. Start off your early morning at our cafe with the perfect cappuccino, latte, americano, or espresso paired with a Turkish bagel or Balkan-style borek stuffed with potatoes, cheese, or ground beef. A Thousand Tales offers a variety of breakfast options including veggie omelettes, waffles, and traditional Turkish platters. You must try the eggs with soudjouk or menemen! Bring your friends and family for lunch and dinner and enjoy the mixed grill that includes lamb chops, chicken shish kabob, kofte kabob, adana kabob, lamb shish kabob, lahmacun (Turkish pizza), and traditional beyti kabob. Finally, end your meal with Turkish coffee paired with Sutlac (Rice pudding), Kazandibi (Turkish flan), pistachio baklava, eclairs, honey cake, or our specialty cookies. Enjoy the summer weather by dining at our outdoor tables while sipping on some refreshing homemade lemonade and freshly squeezed orange juice.

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Anastasiia

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

It was very great experience. Excellent variety of food, drinks. Deserves 5stars

bleuroot

4.2

4.2 (469)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

West Dundee

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bleuroot!
Farm to Table restaurant located in Downtown West Dundee. We are open for lunch Thursday-Saturday and dinner Wednesday-Saturday!

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Kirk

Dined on May 23, 2025

Prime rib sandwich was very good. Tuna sushi dish very small and boring. Beer always cold with a nice selection of local craft options. Staff attentive.

Land & Lake- Rosemont

4.1

4.1 (20)

$30 and under

American

Des Plaines

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Maureen

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

We had a great experience and the service was wonderful. We did not read that parties of 5 or more a tip is automatically put on the bill. We left another 20 percent. I called the manager Brian and he credited back my card and was very understanding. Thank you Brian. Would go back there soon.

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