Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in West Suburbs

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in West 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!

Ruscello - Nordstrom Oakbrook Center

4.9

4.9 (342)

$30 and under

Italian

Oak Brook

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (630) 218-2410 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Thank You.

Top review

DonnaVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Waiters are always great and the salads we had were perfect!

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Wine Wednesdays

Experience

Happy Hour at the Ruscello!

Altiro Latin Fusion - Wheaton

4.9

4.9 (193)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Wheaton

About the restaurant

A family owned restaurant with locations throughout Northern Illinois, offering a tapas-style inspired latin fusion cuisine of classic dishes with infused new flavors from Spain, Mexico, and South America.

The menu is designed to share, our dishes are presented in a tapa-style. Pair your meal with our house sangria, craft cocktails, or our local beers.

Our dishes are presented in a tapa-style way, inspired by Spain's tapas which are small Spanish savory dishes!
All of our ingredients are bought locally.
All meat is free of hormones.
All poultry comes from grass-fed animals
All of our sweeteners are agave-based nectars.
All vegetables and fruits arrive fresh daily.

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MaryannVIP

Dined on May 14, 2025

Grapefruit margarita and salmon tacos weee amazing Our server Perla was so friendly

Jonny Cab's

4.9

4.9 (287)

$50 and over

American

Burr Ridge

About the restaurant

Jonny Cab’s is a VIP dinner experience in a premiere, modern setting. With live entertainment 5 nights a week, we strive to provide an environment where guests can unwind & enjoy the moment.

We were recently featured by Peter Wren for Hinsdale Magazine who wrote, "I think it's the sum of all these parts - the wine, the food, the friendly service, and all that great sound pouring forth from the stage - that's bound to win people over. As my wife said, 'I don't think there's any place like this in Chicago.' She's right, but thanks to this plucky group of wine-lovers and entertainers, there's now one sitting right in the heart of Burr Ridge."

Our delicious menu by Executive Chef Jeff Stahulak is a modern take on the traditional American supper club. As one diner recently put it, "we expected good music in a vegas-like atmosphere, but the food is your secret weapon."

Come see what all the buzz is about & join the party!

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, great service, and great live music! Our group of four really enjoyed our evening there.

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Experience

Premium Seating – Best View in the House

Capri by Gigi Zitt e Zitt/Are We Live

4.8

4.8 (55)

$31 to $50

Italian

Burr Ridge

About the restaurant

Family owned, providing the best homemade Italian food with recipes by Mama Capri. The dining experience is warm and enhanced by the charming personality of Gigi Capri, son of Mama Capri. The restaurant caters and has private dining space for up to 100 guests. Our guests are family!
As well as creative craft cocktails. Feel embraced with the Italian Culture not only with the food but with the ambiance & same hospitality found in Italy
Featuring entertainment & dancing Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.

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JuliaVIP

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Therese and Dina did an absolute amazing job ensuring our surprise party was flawless! The food was spectacular and the service was top notch. Love you guys and will continue bringing the business your way. You never cheat your customers and always show them a great time!

Altiro Latin Fusion - Geneva

4.6

4.6 (304)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Geneva

About the restaurant

Altiro Latin Fusion offers traditional dishes in both small plate and traditional meal-based options. The modern, sleek decor complements the food and creates a colorful yet restrained ambiance. Diners at Altiro Latin Fusion can choose from dishes created by Executive Chef Roberto Avila. We use locally sourced ingredients to create food with French, Italian, Spanish and South American influences.

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Wendy

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

The pineapple tequila drink is the best I’ve had. Highly recommend trying it. Al Tun appetizer is amazing. Just the right amount of heat.

Old Town Pour House - Naperville

4.6

4.6 (1280)

$31 to $50

American

Naperville

About the restaurant

Vibrant bar and restaurant featuring 90 beers on tap (30+ dedicated to local breweries) and modern American food with chef-driven twists.

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Jon

Dined 1 day ago

Great as always, but if it was a little bit cooler and we didn't think it was going to rain we would have been sitting on their outside patio!

Brook's Kitchen & Tap

4.6

4.6 (992)

$30 and under

American

Oak Brook

About the restaurant

Brook's Kitchen & Tap is now open in the chicagoland suburb of Oakbrook Illinois.

Brook's modern interior design paired with classic food and beverage favorites makes it a dining experience unlike any other in the area! Featuring handmade craft cocktails, delicious chef-inspired menu items, and an extensive wine list to match, Brook's Kitchen & Tap is your destination for every occasion.

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Myra

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Great food!!! Wonderful people!!! You won't be disappointed.

Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar - Oak Brook

4.6

4.6 (36)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Oak Brook

About the restaurant

Fat Rosie’s is a fun, hip & festive family-friendly Mexican Taqueria featuring a modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails. Chicagoland's loud and proud Mexican fave since 2015 that's Fluent in Fiesta™

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JoeVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Fat Rosies is a really fun, family restaurant with great food, creative cocktails and prompt service. Pricing is fair and the portions are great.

MORA Asian Fusion-Plainfield

4.5

4.5 (241)

$30 and under

Asian

Plainfield

About the restaurant

Welcome to MORA Asian Fusion.
MORA brings the essence of the Chicago city dining experience to the suburbs of Chicago with an eclectic medley of asian fusion sushi and Robatayaki style cuisine. The space itself represents a stimulating harmony of nouveau chic décor where each art piece and wall sustain its own individuality. The layers of your aesthetic pleasure mimic the exquisite layers of flavors within its menu. The focus of MORA’s menu is to allow all guests to go on a journey of asian inspired flavors by sharing a variety of grilled small plates and enjoying the utmost fresh sushi and sashimi. The creators of MORA intend to take your eyes and tastebuds on a journey through a modernized and exclusive asian dining experience in Plainfield, IL.

Top review

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Great experience! Server was very attentive and nice.

Bar Louie - Naperville

4.3

4.3 (16)

$30 and under

American

Naperville

About the restaurant

At Bar Louie, we're passionate about delivering flavor packed experiences. Defined by our award-winning handcrafted martinis and cocktails, our lunch, dinner and happy hours elevate the top-shelf bar experience. In a vibrant atmosphere energized by our local community, we serve all guests looking to create unforgettable moments - making us the go-to-spot for all occasions, from a spontaneous happy hour hangout to a celebratory spot for milestone events.

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EugeneVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Very quiet there on Father’s Day. Friendly service and nice atmosphere. Citrus Grilled Salmon was very bland and would not order again. New Orleans chicken and shrimp pasta was very good. Spinach artichoke flatbread was good.

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Experience

4th of July Patio Party with Surfside

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