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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Southwest Suburbs

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Updated February 05, 2025

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


A photo of Frankie's Since 1988 restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3797)
$30 and under
Italian
Tinley Park
About the restaurant
The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. Our Tinley Park location was renovated AND re-branded in May of 2023. We created a new MODERN CHIC vibe...The new name "Frankie's Since 1988" as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago.

No longer a fine dining white tablecloth restaurant. Our new concept more energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails & mocktails along with the same homemade pastas and signature dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others that have been loved throughout the years from Frankie's. We also added authentic southern Italian style pizzas from our Marra Forni oven in the dining room.

Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 16 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

Top review
MonicaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Frankie’s is always a great choice for a wonderful family dinner. From the owners to the servers and bartenders - everyone makes you feel welcome!! We will keep coming back ❤️
A photo of Vinny's Clam Bar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (657)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Tinley Park
About the restaurant
WHETHER IT'S DROWNING IN BUTTER OR GLAZED IN TOMATO SAUCE, UNCLE VINNY WANTS EVERY GUEST TO ENJOY OUR FAMILY RECIPES THE ITALIAN WAY: ONE HAND TO EAT, TWO HANDS TO SPEAK.
Top review
KatieVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Super fun time @ Vinny’s! Great food & We loved the dj!!!! The service was outstanding!
A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - New Lenox, IL restaurant
4.7
4.7 (5180)
$30 and under
American
Mokena
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.
Top review
Alexis
Dined 1 day ago
food was phenomenal, service was amazing, drinks were tasty! overall awesome!!! definitely recommend
A photo of The Phoenix Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant
4.7
4.7 (880)
$30 and under
American
Homer Glen
About the restaurant
A modern upscale casual, dining experience, serving locally sourced New American Cuisine.
In addition to the traditional 3 course meal, we offer shared plates. Shareable food is fresh, fun and exciting! Mixing and matching food selections, allows guests to try an array of different cooking techniques, styles and flavors. Spanning the globe for exciting inspiration to provide unique high quality dishes. Our wood fired grill, 600º degree pizza oven, hardwood smoker and hydroponic organic micro-greenhouse allow Chef the freedom to bring his culinary ideas to your table. Pair your evening from a selection of handcrafted cocktails, small batch bourbons, craft beer or enjoy a bottle of organic, bio dynamic wine from our temperature controlled wine cellar. Experience The Phoenix; where family and friends gather, food and drink is shared and new traditions begin!

Top review
KoriVIP
Dined on Feb 4, 2025
The lovely staff at The Phoenix Kitchen are so kind and make us feel welcome and right at home. Plus, the food is delicious! Thank you!
A photo of Seasons 52 - Orland Park restaurant
4.7
4.7 (331)
$31 to $50
American
Orland Park
About the restaurant
Seasons 52 is a comfortable and stylish fresh grill and wine bar offering a refreshingly balanced approach to dining where guests are free to enjoy, knowing any choice they make is one they'll feel good about. The menu changes with the season to feature ingredients at their peak, from whole produce that arrives and is kept 100% fresh, never frozen, to carefully sourced meats and pristine seafood. Entrées are oak-fire grilled or brick oven-roasted, without a fryer in sight, to be flavorful and naturally lighter, and the Wine Bar pours 52 world-class wines by glass and signature cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily, happy hour Monday - Thursday.
Top review
Teddi
Dined 4 days ago
This is one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in a while. The food was unbelievable. I had the chili and Seabass and that was the best Seabass I’ve had in a long time from any restaurant. My daughter had the scallops and was amazed at how many scallops they give you. I cannot say enough about the food. The service was outstanding. The waiter was quick to have our drinks and service us. He did not let us down once. The restaurant is a little bit dark, but it is very nice noise level and it is not too dark. I am going to go back over and over again.
A photo of Mago Grill & Cantina - Bolingbrook restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1209)
$30 and under
Mexican
Bolingbrook
About the restaurant
Mago Grill is a modern twist on everyday dining featuring a delicious menu of authentic Mexican and Latin dishes created by chef Juan Luis Gonzalez. Open for lunch and dinner daily, 7 days a week. Family friendly dining, great for groups, too!
Top review
Carolyn
Dined 6 days ago
I met a friend here for lunch. Although everything was excellent, the table side guacamole and margarita (el jefe) were amazing.
A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orland Park, IL restaurant
4.5
4.5 (6260)
$30 and under
American
Orland Park
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.
Top review
SuzieVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent service from Shanna, the filet medallions were delicious. Highly recommend
A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Orland Park restaurant
4.2
4.2 (98)
$30 and under
American
Orland Park
About the restaurant
Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back.

We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better.

So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts.

Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

Top review
OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Every-time we dine here the food is great, good value service and the place is fun!
A photo of Dave & Buster's - Orland Park restaurant
3.9
3.9 (95)
$30 and under
American
Orland Park
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
Deshawn
Dined on Feb 6, 2025
I loved aside from the prices with the game cards it was a really good experience I’d definitely go back! 🎀
A photo of Oasis Mexican Kitchen & Bar restaurant
3.9
3.9 (16)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
Lockport
About the restaurant
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico in a modern, upscale setting. Oasis Mexican Kitchen & Bar offers handcrafted cocktails, premium steaks, and fresh seafood, all served with warm hospitality. Start your day with our brunch or enjoy an evening in our hidden speakeasy. A taste of Tulum in Lockport!
Top review
Laura
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
The waitress was very funny and personable! I would go back for her service.
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