The Happ Inn

Name: The Happ Inn
Address: 305 Happ Road, Northfield, IL, United States, 60093
Telephone: (847) 784-9200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (2655)

$31 to $50

American

305 Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Lively

The Happ Inn Bar & Grill is a beloved neighborhood spot known for its welcoming atmosphere, fresh food, craft beers, and diverse wine selection. The menu offers a variety of choices, including gluten-free options and popular burgers like the Prime Beef and Bison Burgers. Highlights include the Willow Road and Southwest Chopped Salads. For heartier meals, enjoy General Happ's Fried Chicken and Fish & Chips, along with sides like Truffled Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Potato Fries. To finish off your meal, indulge in desserts such as Chocolate Decadence Cake and Apple Pie.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 784-9200
Website
http://thehappinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Planning a corporate or social event? Host your next function at The Happ Inn. We have private dining spaces that accommodate up to 25 people.

Location
305 Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093
Neighborhood
Northfield
Cross street
Willow Rd and happ
Parking details
The Happ Inn has ample free parking in its attached parking lot.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Happ Inn's Famous Guacamole$14.95
Fresh avocado topped with homemade pico de gallo & served with warm crispy corn tortilla chips
Quesadillas
Flour tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream & salsa verde
- Cheese$15.95
- Chicken$15.95
- Steak$19.95
- Shrimp$19.95
Dozen Jumbo Chicken Wings$15.95
Buffalo, bbq or plain with ranch dressing
Fried Calamari$14.95
Crispy calamari, pickled banana peppers & spicy marinara sauce
Baked Goat Cheese$13.95
Baked goat cheese with tomato basil sauce & toasted baguette
Herbed Hummus$13.95
Homemade flatbread, jicama, carrots, red peppers & cucumbers
Tuna Tartare$18.95
Ahi Tuna with red onion, jicama, sesame oil, lemon. Served with Lavash.
Shrimp Cocktail$24.95
House made cocktail sauce with a side of lemon.
Oysters
East & West coast, served with house made cocktail sauce with a side of lemon.
- Half Dozen$13.95
- Full Dozen$26.95

Handcrafted Sandwiches

Served with a choice of fries, chips, coleslaw, sweet potato fries or add $2.50 for a 1/2 order of a Happ side

French Dip$17.95
Thinly sliced prime rib on a crispy baguette with au jus & horseradish sauce for dipping
Crispy Chicken Sandwich$15.95
Our juicy, breaded chicken topped with swiss cheese, fresh tomato & our tangy cabbage-kale slaw, served on a brioche bun. Also available grilled gluten-free
Pulled Pork Sandwich$15.95
House smoked pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw & crispy onions on a pretzel bun
The Happ's Prime Burger$16.95
Half Pound Prime beef patty, with a choice of cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, and red onion
Turkey Burger$18.95
Poblano, bell pepper, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and chipotle salsa
Veggie Burger$16.95
House-made vegetarian patty, cucumber, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
Seared Tuna Steak Sandwich$18.95
Cucumber, carrot & red onion slaw, with soy aioli on a brioche bun

The Happ Inn Local Favorites

Carlos' Skirt Steak Frites$28.95
Grilled 12 oz skirt steak, served on crispy garlic bread with parmesan truffle frites & red wine compound butter
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$24.95
Grilled Atlantic salmon served with quinoa rice, pureed fresh corn & poblano salsa, topped with a side of Mexican style slaw
Fish & Chips$19.95
Tecate beer battered fresh cod, french fries & housemade tartar sauce
General Happ's Fried Chicken$25.95
Half a Chicken, served with french and coleslaw
BBQ Ribs
Served with House-made coleslaw and crispy french fries
Crab Cake Dinner$34.95
Pan-seared 4oz lump crab cakes served over jicama salad with chipotle aioli and lemon
Grandma's Meat Loaf$25.95
Meatloaf mixed with onion, garlic, parsley, and seasonal vegetables. Served with mashed potatoes and a mushroom gravy.
Grilled Herb Chicken Provencal$28.95
Chicken with butter and fresh provencal herbs; thyme, tomatoes, green olives, capers, and lemon. Served with mashed potatoes and fresh parsley.
Pomodoro Rigatoni with Shrimp and Spinach$29.95
Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a rich tomato sauce with fresh parmesan cheese.
Chicken Enchiladas$21.95
Pulled chicken tinga wrapped in soft corn tortillas. smothered in creamy tomatillo salsa, melted Chihuahua cheese, and topped with sour cream, pico de gallo, and served with Mexican rice.
Happ's Tacos
Poblano crema, avocado, lettuce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco. Served in corn tortillas with a side of Mexican rice.
Tuna Tacos$20.95
Blackened tuna, chipotle mayo, cabbage slaw, and pico de gallo. Served in corn tortillas with a side of Mexican rice
Fish of The Day
Ask your server for details! MP

Soups

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Queso fresco & tortilla strips
- Cup$4.95
- Bowl$6.95
Turkey Chili
Sour cream, onions, pasta & cheddar
- Cup$5.50
- Bowl$8.50
Soup of The Day
Chef's choice! MP cup or bowl!

Salads

Willow Road$18.95
Romaine, iceberg & field greens tossed with toasted almonds, heirloom cherry tomatoes, house-made cornbread croutons, goat cheese, charred corn, dried dates, fresh avocado, & champagne vinaigrette
Greek Salad$14.95
Romaine, Iceberg, tomato, feta, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives. Served with herb vinaigrette
Quinoa & Beet Salad$18.95
Romaine & kale, duo of red & yellow quinoa, diced red beets, heirloom cherry tomatoes, feta, roasted cauliflower & candied walnuts in a champagne vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$15.95
Chopped romaine & kale, diced tomato, parmesan cheese, crouton & caesar dressing
Tossed Cobb Salad$18.95
Romaine, iceberg & field greens, swiss cheese, avocado, egg, applewood-smoked bacon, tomato & 1000 island dressing
Southwest Chopped Salad$18.95
Romaine, iceberg & field greens, corn, tomato, red pepper, black beans, tortilla strips & chipotle ranch dressing

Happ Inn Flatbreads

Margherita Flatbread$16.95
Fresh Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, Basil, and Pesto
Spinach & Goat Cheese Flatbread$16.95
Goat cheese, Mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic spinach
Flatbread of The Day
Ask your server for todays selection! MP

Happ Sides

Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Chips$6.95
Mashed Potatoes$6.95
House-made Cornbread$9.95
Roasted Vegetables$6.95
Sautéed Spinach$6.95
Coleslaw$6.95
Broccoli$6.95
Roasted Cauliflower$7.95

Libations

Signature Cocktails

Citrus Bloom$14.95
Rosemary-infused Lunazul Reposado, grapefruit juice, blood orange juice, honey syrup, lime juice, and yuzu soda.
Bees Knees$14.95
Gin, lemon, honey
Cadillac Margarita$15.95
Nosotros Reposado, Grand Marnier, Fresh Lime Juice
French Pear Martini$16.95
Absolut Pear, St. Germain, sour mid and Chambord
Old Earl$19.95
Earl Grey-infused High West bourbon, honey syrup, and bitters
Man-Happ-Inn$19.95
Elijah Craig Rye, Cocchi Di Torino, and bitters
Pick Your Mule$13.95
Lime and Fever Tree ginger beer
Highlander$15.95
Dewar's 12-Year Scotch, house-made blackberry thyme syrup, fresh lime juice, and soda water

Sparkling

Whiskeys

Bushmills
Canadian Club
Crown Royal
Gentleman Jack
Jack Daniel's
Jack Daniel's Fire
Jameson
Seagram's 7
Seagram's VO
Southern Comfort

Bourbon

Basil Hayden
Bulleit
Bulleit Rye
Jim Beam
Knob Creek
Knob Creek Rye
Maker's Mark
Woodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve Rye

Scotch

Chivas 12 & 18 yr
Cutty Sark
Dewar's
Glenfiddich 12 yr
Glenlivet 12, 15 & 18 yr
J & B
Johnny Walker Red & Black
Laphroaig 10 yr
Macallan 12 & 18 yr

Tequila

Patron
blanco, repo & anejo
Partida
blanco, repo & anejo
Casamigos
blanco, repo, anejo & mezcal

Happ Winekeeper Special Reserve Wine Selections

ask your waiter

2 Red Reserves
2 White Reserves

What 2,655 people are saying

The Happ Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Happ Inn offers a delightful dining experience with a "great menu" and "excellent food" that keeps guests coming back. Patrons appreciate the "friendly and welcoming" staff, especially managers like Patrick and Scott who add a personal touch. The restaurant is perfect for family gatherings or casual meetups.

2,655 Reviews

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Isaacson VIP
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of 4 including a 94 year old, her son from New York, a vegetarian friend, and myself, a frequent diner. Everyone was happy and staff was wonderful.
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Debbie
Chicago / Illinois37 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our server was just very average, very cold personality, not attentive to our needs. They made a mistake on the appetizer order, the new manager Patrick is amazing, very personable, we really enjoyed speaking with him. He will be a huge asset to the restaurant. Food was good as always
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Ellen VIP
Philadelphia County122 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Celebrating a birthday with a group of women. The service was excellent. We all enjoyed our meals. Most of us had salads, and the soup of the day. Our waiter was great.
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Suzi VIP
Chicago / Illinois19 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greta was so fabulous. She never rushed us and we’re were able to sit and enjoy ourselves.
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David
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were good but after looking at bill I noticed that I was overcharged on a few items.
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Stephen VIP
Chicago / Illinois25 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy my dinners at Happ Inn. I've been going there for a long time and it seems to keep improving. I had the chichen enchiladas when were excellent and a good size - I brought one home. I would definitely recommend the Happ Inn.
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R. VIP
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We ordered veggie burgers, which were not enjoyable. Poorly prepared and tasteless. We’ve had mixed experiences at this restaurant and thought that we would try it one more time. Would not go back.
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Sue VIP
Chicago / Illinois37 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wonderful people at Happ Inn always make us feel like family! Special shoutout of thanks to Carlos for always being so welcoming! And let us not forget Patrick (the new manager) who stopped by our table to introduce himself and make sure everything was to our liking (plus his suggestion for dessert was spot-on!). Another winning dining experience at Happ Inn!
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Pamela VIP
Nashville4 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I dine here often with a friend. We would typically dine on Thursday’s and take advantage of the $7 lemon drop martini and cosmo drink specials. Unfortunately when we dined at Happ Inn last night we were told the specials no longer existed as of that day and that there was a new General Manager. Hopefully, the daily drink specials are just on hiatus!
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Alan H VIP
Chicago / Illinois71 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Consistently excellent and daily specials are a plus.
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FAQs

The Happ Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 2655 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

305 Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Willow Rd and happ
Neighborhood
Northfield
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Happ Inn has ample free parking in its attached parking lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://thehappinn.com/
Phone number
(847) 784-9200
Private party facilities
Planning a corporate or social event? Host your next function at The Happ Inn. We have private dining spaces that accommodate up to 25 people.

The Happ Inn

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Happ Inn's Famous Guacamole$14.95

Quesadillas

Dozen Jumbo Chicken Wings$15.95

Fried Calamari$14.95

Baked Goat Cheese$13.95

Herbed Hummus$13.95

Tuna Tartare$18.95

Shrimp Cocktail$24.95

Oysters

Handcrafted Sandwiches

French Dip$17.95

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$15.95

Pulled Pork Sandwich$15.95

The Happ's Prime Burger$16.95

Turkey Burger$18.95

Veggie Burger$16.95

Seared Tuna Steak Sandwich$18.95

The Happ Inn Local Favorites

Carlos' Skirt Steak Frites$28.95

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$24.95

Fish & Chips$19.95

General Happ's Fried Chicken$25.95

BBQ Ribs

Crab Cake Dinner$34.95

Grandma's Meat Loaf$25.95

Grilled Herb Chicken Provencal$28.95

Pomodoro Rigatoni with Shrimp and Spinach$29.95

Chicken Enchiladas$21.95

Happ's Tacos

Tuna Tacos$20.95

Fish of The Day

Soups

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Turkey Chili

Soup of The Day

Salads

Willow Road$18.95

Greek Salad$14.95

Quinoa & Beet Salad$18.95

Caesar Salad$15.95

Tossed Cobb Salad$18.95

Southwest Chopped Salad$18.95

Happ Inn Flatbreads

Margherita Flatbread$16.95

Spinach & Goat Cheese Flatbread$16.95

Flatbread of The Day

Happ Sides

Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Chips$6.95

Mashed Potatoes$6.95

House-made Cornbread$9.95

Roasted Vegetables$6.95

Sautéed Spinach$6.95

Coleslaw$6.95

Broccoli$6.95

Roasted Cauliflower$7.95

Libations

Signature Cocktails

Citrus Bloom$14.95

Bees Knees$14.95

Cadillac Margarita$15.95

French Pear Martini$16.95

Old Earl$19.95

Man-Happ-Inn$19.95

Pick Your Mule$13.95

Highlander$15.95

Sparkling

Whiskeys

Bushmills

Canadian Club

Crown Royal

Gentleman Jack

Jack Daniel's

Jack Daniel's Fire

Jameson