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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Northwest Suburbs

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!


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4.8
4.8 (1039)
$30 and under
Chinese
Barrington
About the restaurant
The exciting, new restaurant in Barrington. The yin and yang of food and ambiance creating a whole new trend in Asian cuisine. pl8 offers a fresh, imaginative menu of classic Chinese cuisine side by side with Japanese kitchen creations and sushi. pl8 is where you will find a chic city restaurant located in the suburbs. Where you'll find superd et unpretentious service. A menu that is sweet and savory. Classic dished with a smart twist that are 'simply Asian'. We can't wait for you to experience the best of Asian cuisine coming together on one pl8.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Oct 27, 2024
We had a great time at PL8. Every dishes are delicious and enjoyable. My friend says that the best restaurant she ever been to. Definitely we come back.
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4.7
4.7 (1065)
$30 and under
American
Arlington Heights
About the restaurant
Located in downtown Arlington Heights, Hey Nonny offers an intimate live music experience where great music, outstanding food, and excellent drinks.

Hey Nonny is comprised of two parts: a music listening room where great musicians engage with the audience, and a New American Bistro. We also have a Chef's Table experience available Tuesday and Wednesday between 7-8 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, a late night menu is served at 9 p.m. Please book a reservation to reserve a spot, we will also have some walk-in tables available on a first-come, first-serve basis.




Top review
Natalie
Dined 7 days ago
Wonderful food! They were able to made the best French onion soup and chicken Parmesan gluten free for me since I have an allergy. They were super careful and the chef came out to deliver my food. It was so delicious. Can’t recommend enough, will definitely be back!
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4.7
4.7 (166)
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
East Dundee
About the restaurant
Healthy Food with a Stylish Flair

Mockingbird Bar + Garden is a food and drink focused gathering place in a lively, convivial setting, stylishly designed to create memorable experiences. Inspired by our desire to serve and create a sense of community we offer the perfect mix of locally sourced healthy food all cooked from our wood-fired oven. Our incredible cocktails, local beer and coffee bar combined with our events will certainly make you a regular. Al fresco dining available either in our garden, patio, or around the firepit.

Top review
jennifer
Dined 1 day ago
First time for dinner—yum!! And a birthday toast, thank you!
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4.6
4.6 (3309)
$30 and under
American
South Barrington
About the restaurant
When you name your restaurant after Trappist monks who've spent centuries perfecting their craft, you're serious about your beer. That's why we hired a master to craft our house brews and why our beer list spans the globe. With everything from refreshing pilsners that match the lightness of our thin-crust pizza to dark, rich ales that stand up to our decadent burgers, you're certain to find a new favorite at The Lucky Monk. We're sure that our Prime beef burgers — served with hand-cut fries — will be the juiciest you've ever had. Our other house specialty is pizza. It is crisp and generously topped with fresh ingredients. And we round out our menu with vibrant, flavorful salads; a handful of classic, satisfying American entrées; and some sweet surprises.

Top review
Gloriavip
Dined 5 days ago
Angel our server got slammed when we were seated, but he did a great job and the food was great as always!
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4.6
4.6 (295)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Algonquin
About the restaurant
We invite you to experience a casual dining atmosphere with an elegant selection of food, handcrafted wine & house brew. We proudly feature a wood fired pizza oven, which allows us to offer you gourmet pizza, delectable flatbreads, tender smoky ribs, and many other mouthwatering wood fired entrees. When you arrive, both a full service bar and separate wine & beer tasting bar await you. Try some of our handcrafted wines or beer while you enjoy a tempting appetizer at our tasting bar. Don’t forget to ask about our Wine & Mug Club membership options, too!
Top review
Scott
Dined on Oct 18, 2024
This is our absolute favorite place to eat dinner. Their menu is fresh and there are usually some new items to try. They have a great variety of options, but it’s not overwhelming. You will love the ambience, service, and quality of food.
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4.5
4.5 (468)
$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 3-6pm, 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
Tonyvip
Dined 7 days ago
Wonderful service as always. Great energetic atmosphere for cocktails.
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4.4
4.4 (1494)
$30 and under
Contemporary Asian
Schaumburg
About the restaurant
Tokio Pub is a spot for creative sushi, one of a kind ramen and other unique Japanese creations. The restaurant offers specialties ranging from hand rolled maki to signatures such as the Ramen Burger, an interactive Japanese Hot Rock and Housemade Pork Belly Ramen..

Located in Schaumburg’s Streets of Woodfield next to Shaw's Crab House, Tokio Pub lends a vibrant setting with an edgy design and lively music.

Top review
Bernardvip
Dined on Oct 15, 2024
Great dinner. The food was delicious, service was perfect.
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4.3
4.3 (1215)
$30 and under
Pan-Asian
Barrington (Township)
About the restaurant
Wok 'N Fire features contemporary Pan Asian cuisine and fun creative sushi all set in a lavish downtown style dining room. When you first walk in to a Wok 'N Fire the first notice the beautiful modern decor. We combine a splash of western cooking techniques with flavors and ingredients from all across the Asian Continent, and have fresh fish delivered daily to serve you the best quality, freshest sushi in town.
Top review
Firouzel
Dined on Oct 23, 2024
It was very good. The service was great and the food was served quickly.
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4.2
4.2 (335)
$30 and under
Italian
Schaumburg
About the restaurant
Moretti's is Pizza and So Much More!
Based in classic Italian and American cuisine with modern innovations, Moretti's menu features award winning thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish pizza with more than 20 different toppings, house made meatballs and freshly sliced Italian Beef, "Mile High Lasagna," with homemade layers of fresh pasta, marinara and four cheeses, unique pasta specialties and numerous chef-inspired daily specials. The menu also includes chicken, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, signature salads, grilled specialties and more. There are dedicated Vegan and Gluten Free Menus, as well as keto and vegetarian selections.
Moretti's Pizza was voted "Best of the Best" in the Chicago areas biggest diners' poll - Daily Herald "Best of the Best."
Moretti's offers dine-in, takeout and Moretti's in-house "Faster, Hotter, Happier" delivery team, as well as full service off-site catering and hosted events at the restaurant in private rooms, with complete event planni

Top review
Kenvip
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
There were 3 of us for dinner. The food, drink and service were outstanding, as usual! We can always count off excellent consistency at Moretti’s! Our server was new to Moretti’s and he was beyond excellent!
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4.1
4.1 (27)
$30 and under
American
Schaumburg
About the restaurant
Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.
Top review
Robyn
Dined on Oct 12, 2024
The waiter was very good. However the hostess was very rude! She crammed 5 of us into a table for 4. When I expressed nicely that the table was too small ( and we had reservations), she rudely stated fine then you can just wait in line for a table😳
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