Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in South Suburbs

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in South 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!

Maple Tree Inn

4.8

4.8 (4471)

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Homewood

About the restaurant

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 have maintained almost 100% of our staff and they have made the move with us.
We are still 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.

Top review

Sheila

Dined 5 days ago

I visited Maple Tree Inn on Saturday, September 14 to Celebrate my Birthday with family and friends, upon our arrival we were greeted by friendly staff members, and the ambience was perfect, the lighting, the music, table locations, everything very nice. I Had the shrimp and grits, vegan muffins, and vegan spinach crab cakes, others in my party enjoyed the jambalaya, gumbo, fried chicken and drinks, THE FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 everything was seasoned VERY WELL, and the presentation was EVERYTHING!! I will definitely be returning to Maple Tree Inn, thank you for an amazing birthday dinner!!

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Southern Fried Catfish

Francesca's Fortunato

4.7

4.7 (1875)

$31 to $50

Italian

Frankfort

About the restaurant

Francesca’s Fortunato is located in the charming downtown area of Frankfort. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

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Linda

Dined 2 days ago

Had dinner with friends here and the food and service was great.

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Experience

Happy Hour

Franconello Italian Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (363)

$30 and under

Italian

Evergreen Park

About the restaurant

Visit Franconello's for Italian dining at its finest! We serve all homemade appetizers, entrees, and desserts. We specializes in 2 inch center cut pork chops, Sausage Franconello style, and pastas, including homemade gnocchi. Among the dessert specialties are tiramisu, cannoli dip, carrot cake, and gelato.

Please Call us at 773-881-4100 for Parties larger than 4 and we will help accommodate your group.

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Rhea

Dined 4 days ago

Be sure to come hungry! Portions are large and delicious. Once you start eating, from appetizers to desserts, you won’t be able to resist eating just another mouthful!

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Popular dish

Pork Chop Vesuvio

Rockefeller's

4.7

4.7 (578)

$31 to $50

American

Oak Lawn

About the restaurant

Rockefeller’s is a modern take on the traditional steakhouse. Our focus on service and quality is paramount to our guests! With a sleek and stylish aesthetic for all occasions.

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Sharon

Dined 4 days ago

Rockefeller’s is a hidden gem in Oak Lawn. This was my second and my husband’s first time dining at Rockefeller’s. Our dining experience was excellent! Our servers Ken and Michelle were fantastic! The food was delicious as were our drinks. We are planning to return later this week to celebrate my husband’s birthday.

Red Star Kitchen + Bar

4.7

4.7 (165)

$30 and under

American

Matteson

About the restaurant

Welcome to Red Star Kitchen + Bar, where culinary artistry meets vibrant ambiance in a celebration of flavor and style. Nestled in the heart of Matteson, our restaurant invites you on a journey of gastronomic delight, blending modern sophistication with the warmth of a welcoming neighborhood gem.

Step into Red Star and be captivated by the contemporary design, where rich red hues and ambient lighting create an inviting atmosphere that effortlessly transitions from intimate dinners to lively gatherings. Our chic and comfortable setting sets the stage for a dining experience that goes beyond the ordinary.

Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner for two, a lively night out with friends, or a venue for a special celebration, Red Star Kitchen + Bar invites you to indulge in an experience where passion for food and a commitment to excellence converge. Reserve your table today and embark on a culinary journey that transcends the ordinary, only at Red Star.

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Lyndsey

Dined 5 days ago

I always enjoy my time at Red Star. Celebrated my birthday and throughly enjoyed myself. Thank you to Nick Hale and the bartender Amir for an awesome evening!

Lou Malnati's - Midway

4.7

4.7 (12)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Midway

About the restaurant

Whether you’re coming or going, our location near Midway airport is a great destination to grab your slice while in Chicago. At Lou Malnati’s, you can get one of the most authentic Chicago pizza experiences from one of the oldest in the game. Experience Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years, with family recipes and high-quality ingredients that you just don’t find everywhere.

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marie

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Great restaurant atmosphere and location near Midway airport. Our server was attentive and friendly. We ordered a classic pizza with several extra ingredients and the Malnati’s salad. The pizza was delicious. The salad was flavorful but needed more larger pieces of lettuce, less bacon and salad dressing. Overall, great experience and service.

Dancing Marlin

4.6

4.6 (3204)

$30 and under

American

Frankfort

About the restaurant

The Dancing Marlin is all about small plates, sharing & great wines and cocktails on tap! There also is a full bar. The menu has something for everyone with fresh seafood being a specialty. The culinary team has created a small plates menu that is both affordable and amazing! We feature a communal dining table for up to 14 guests and the suburbs most creative Sunday Brunch. Our bar features 16 wines on tap and 8 "made from scratch", crafted cocktails. The bar also features 30 craft beers in bottles and cans. The restaurant features (3) private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 120 guests. All of this is packaged up in a modern restaurant design, produced by award winning design team. Knauer Inc!

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Kenyattavip

Dined 5 days ago

The food was delicious and the service was great.

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Popular dish

General Tso's Cauliflower

4.6

4.6 (795)

$30 and under

Italian

Frankfort

About the restaurant

Bringing Southern Italian to the South Suburbs of Chicago

With a long standing tradition of bringing quality Southern Italian cuisine to the south side of Chicago, The Greco family is well known for their classic dishes as well as always having exciting, eye-catching, and taste-bud tantlizing specials.

Since 1975, the Greco Family has always been a name synonymous with Fine Italian dining and Sorriso Ristorante continues this tradition of quality and comfort.

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Dawnvip

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and service!! Will come back again soon!

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn

4.4

4.4 (6236)

$30 and under

American

Oak Lawn

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Joe

Dined 6 days ago

Always love the atmosphere that Coopers Hawk has the wife and myself love eating there plus we get to do the wine 🍷 tasting before hand.

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Paisans Pizza - Oak Lawn

4.4

4.4 (11)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Oak Lawn

About the restaurant

Paisans is an Italian word for friends, but to us, it also means family. Family has always been at the center of Paisans’ beginning and the driving force behind its success. Paisans Pizza was started by Luigi, an immigrant to the United States, in 1985. In a small corner store in Cicero, Illinois, Luigi started making pizzas out of a household kitchen oven. Shortly after, Luigi was joined by his son Pete, fulfilling orders one at a time using hand-written tickets hanging from clothespins in their tiny kitchen.

Pete spent the next 30 years expanding the business, while also refining the Paisans brand and menu. He did this while always remembering what got us here: our famous pizza and award-winning wings.

Staying true to the idea of family, Pete brought in his boys to help him take the Paisans concept to the next level. Mentoring his sons in their new roles, Pete involves them in every aspect of the restaurant business.

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Tammie

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Nice place for a small group of friends or large family.

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