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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Park

Booked 111 times today

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.

2. Maya Del Sol

4.8

Exceptional(3806)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Oak Park

Booked 31 times today

*All online reservations will secure a table on the covered and heated portion of our patio. *All parties will have 90 minutes to enjoy themselves.*Parties are currently limited to 6 guests.*We are following local, state, and federal guidelines regarding COVID 19 restrictions, in addition to our own precautions. Visit mayadelsol.com for a full list of our COVID procedures.*We reserve the right to modify our policies without notice.

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3. The Little Gem Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1135)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 29 times today

This Intimate, Stylish Little Restaurant is Elegant and Romantic With a Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere. A Relaxed Fine Dining Experience.Casual or Smart - All Feel At Ease.Reservations are Recommended - Walkins are always Welcome.Full Bar with a Speciality Bourbon Collection, Fine Wines and Craft Cocktails.Newly Expanded to right next door Also Check Out ENCORE! by Little Gem it is just as cosy, warm and inviting.In addition we have a Private Party Room for up to 70.Food + Drink Party Packages Available.Outdoor Dining available weather permitting.Gift Cards, Private Parties and Customized Menus are available. Please call (917) 327 8997 or email us : info@thelittlegemcafe.comWe look forward to serving you!

4. Citrine Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(1269)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Oak Park

Booked 30 times today

Located in the heart of Oak Park IL, Citrine offers Mediterranean influenced cuisine with American flair. The menu includes seasonal fish and vegetable dishes, braised meats cooked in clay pots and fresh bread from our brick oven.

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5. Blue Fire Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(28)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Oak Park

Booked 8 times today

Blue Fire is located in Elmwood Park, Illinois, and specializes in serving authentic European cuisine. This restaurant offers catering services and is perfect for family dinners, business meetings, or meeting with friends. Blue Fire also offers packages for private events.The menu at Blue Fire includes main dishes, salads, pastas, seafood, burgers, shawarma, pizzas, desserts, and much more. We also have a children's menu and vegetarian dishes. Popular dishes include rigatoni alla vodka, Alfredo pasta, pork medallions, steak, beef stroganoff, dark side of the sea, arugula fusion roast beef, and fried calamari. Offered desserts include tiramisu, cheesecake, medovik, and mille-feuille.

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6. Hemmingway's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1221)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 20 times today

At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients. The daily specials reflect the chef's love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East-coast seafood flown in from Boston daily, the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on Caussoulet beans.There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster.

7. Hacienda Calavera

4.3

Awesome(146)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Cicero

Booked 31 times today

Hacienda Calavera is a family-owned authentic Latin American cuisine restaurant in Cicero, Illinois. Inspired by creating a cultural interaction through food with one simple goal in mind: creating a place where people could experience the authentic feel of Latin America with its gourmet food and delicious tastes, incredible live music and warm familiar and festive vibes. Our Signature drinks include La Muerte, El Deseo. Enjoy our popular entrees like Los 3 Garcias, 3 Huastecos, & Langostinos. We look forward to serving you soon!

8. Amerikas

4.7

Exceptional(848)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Oak Park

Booked 19 times today

Amerikas represents that very essence of American cuisine. Amerikas’ concept is dedicated to blend its Latin roots with flavors from around the world to create that unique taste

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9. Encore! by Little Gem

4.2

Awesome(7)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Oak Park

Booked 3 times today

Step into a world of vintage modern charm with a relaxed, speakeasy vibe.Offering a Comfy and Cozy Bar and Lounge to relax as you sip on our expertly crafted cocktails and indulge in our delicious menu featuring tasty small plates, appetizers, entrees and desserts.Intimate, warm romantic and fun! Encore by Little Gem serving more of what you love... come join us.Also Available For Private Parties

10. Posto 31

4.8

Exceptional(1588)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Grange

Booked 25 times today

Posto 31 strives for the harmony among quality-driven food, professional service, nuanced craft cocktails and the comfort of a neighborhood gathering place.Our Italian-inspired menu features pastas made each day, seasonal vegetables, items to share and variety to please any palate. We have built this house for you, for your taste buds, for your families and for ours.Please note:Reservations of 7 or more guests require a credit card to hold the reservation. In the event that you do need to cancel, we ask that it is 24hr notice. Cancelation or a No-Show within the 24hr time frame will result in a $40 per guest charge for everyone that does not dine with us.Our patio is open only if the weather permits. If you have an outside table reserved and the weather changes - we will do our very best to accommodate your party, but space indoors is not guaranteed.BYOB is not permitted in any restaurant in La Grange Park, therefore we are unable to accommodate CORKAGE.

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Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It's always a good vibe! Highly recommend the shrimp for appetizers and egg roll.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park
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4.5
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Melissa
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
I was looking forward to the squash ravioli, but unfortunately it was so sweet it should have been a dessert. I also didn't care for the cubed pieces of squash in the sauce, but that's a personal preference. The steak tartar was more veg than steak, which I found weird However, I still love this restaurant and will continue to go back as most everything on the menu is outstanding and they mix a good drink. I'll just avoid these two things in the future.
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Citrine CafePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Oak Park
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4.8
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Tracy
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Date Night menu is perfect. Solid choices, great value. We go a couple of times a year to this friendly little place.
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The Little Gem RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everything from the drinks to food and service was amazing. Will definitely be coming back soon !
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Blue Fire RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Oak Park
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4.3
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Leslie
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
Loved being there to help Maya celebrate 17 years as a local restaurant. Good food and drinks. Raul and Josh were attentive. One of our group’s favorite local restaurants.
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Maya Del SolPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Oak Park
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4.8

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL

2. Maya Del Sol

3. The Little Gem Restaurant

4. Citrine Cafe

5. Blue Fire Restaurant

6. Hemmingway's Bistro

7. Hacienda Calavera

8. Amerikas

9. Encore! by Little Gem

10. Posto 31

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