Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Highland Park

11 restaurants available nearby

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1. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

4.6

Exceptional(1115)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 8 times today

Bella Via Ristorante is thrilled to announce its new location at 431 Temple ave in Highland Park. An authentic Italian Restaurant, a true family owned and family operated that has served the North Shore communities for over 26 years. We feature classic Italian fare with an impressive selection of Italian wines. The menu consists of a variety of appetizers, homemade pastas, fresh fish, tender veal, chicken and many other Italian favorites.

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2. Rosebud - Deerfield

4.5

Awesome(1924)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Deerfield

Booked 52 times today

- OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability.Proper Attire RequiredWe are business casual. Thank you for not wearing tank tops, sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, gym wear, or short shorts. Dress shorts are acceptable. Please remove your hat when entering. Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available. - If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.

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3. Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook

4.2

Awesome(1560)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Northbrook

Booked 37 times today

With your choice of Japanese favorites such as seafood, chicken, steak and vegetables artfully grilled on an iron plate, our phenomenal tableside cooking experience at Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook is truly an experience worth sharing.For an evening you’ll never forget - whether you’re with a group or you’re seeking a taste of something extravagant - you’re never alone. Join us at Ron of Japan to celebrate an occasion with a unifying dining experience that emphasizes the Japanese element with a uniquely familiar sense of friendship and flavor.Ron of Japan is distinguished by our highly trained chefs who put their culinary eccentricities on display while they blend their classic cooking technique into our bold flavors - giving you an invigorating and delicious teppan-grilled specialty.

4. Del Rio

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 7 times today

Come enjoy our family's 100 year-old Northern Italian restaurant.Whether you dine with us in our main dining room, the Terrace or upstairs in what was once our family's home, we warmly welcome you. If you're looking for that special restaurant where you can take a a breath from the fast lane and go back to a time when restaurants were not part of a chain and the owner became a friend, the food was always great, and as my grandmother said, "You feel better for coming"....then you've found the right spot. We combine the classic Italian Menu and new creative dishes, with full attention to both. If you enjoy fine wine, you've found a new home. Our cellar contains well over 3,500 choices dating from the late 1800's.

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5. Francesca's Intimo

4.5

Awesome(1690)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lake Forest

Booked 28 times today

Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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6. Wildfire - Glenview

4.7

Exceptional(11123)

Price: Moderate

• American • Glenview

Booked 146 times today

Step back in time to when going out for dinner meant something really special. From the decor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for celebrating with friends or a quiet evening for two. The extensive menu features broiled steaks and chops, wood-roasted seafood and roasted meats, all prepared in an open kitchen. Signature dishes include Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon, Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Wildfire Chopped Salad and Cedar Planked Salmon. So order a signature martini or one of our many wines by the glass, then sit back and enjoy the 1940s supper club experience of Wildfire.

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7. Wildfire - Lincolnshire

4.7

Exceptional(10289)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnshire

Booked 102 times today

8. EJ's Place

4.8

Exceptional(1745)

Price: Expensive

• American • Skokie

Booked 48 times today

Owner, EJ Lenzi, and managers bring over 100 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties. EJ's Place serves only the best, from their family to yours.

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9. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Lincolnshire

4.7

Exceptional(2925)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lincolnshire

Booked 37 times today

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story. We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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10. Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4.7

Exceptional(814)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wheeling

Booked 21 times today

We are entering a new age for bourbon and beer drinkers as the many different varieties are readily available for your enjoyment here at Spears. Our cocktails are prepared by our incredibly knowledgeable bartenders who know all about the process of making, mixing, and drinking your next high quality beverage. Spears has American roots where the best Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer meet and await to delight you!

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Marie
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Attractive setting, attentive service, and great food!
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Ron of Japan Steakhouse - NorthbrookPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Northbrook
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4.2
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DougVIP
Columbus •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner and experience from the moment we entered until we headed outside. Great food and the service was outstanding. (They even made our 90 year old mother feel special by making sure she could easily get to our seats.)
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Francesca's IntimoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lake Forest
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4.5
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jeffVIP
Chicago / Illinois •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a wonderful dining experience. Great food, drinks and service.
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Bella Via Ristorante and BanquetsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highland Park
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4.6
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JeffreyVIP
Tucson •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Been visit g Del Rio for about 40 years. It hasn’t changed: delicious traditional Italian food and warm, friendly service that makes you feel like family.
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Del RioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.8
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PaulaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Restaurant was packed when we arrived and became even more so. We sat down in a different section and a different waiter than usual. Well, what a great guy. He got 3 tables (one of 14, on of 2, And a 4 top) within 10 minutes. First table had drinks and appetizers almost immediately. The 4top did the same. We were the two top. Ordered drinks. Our order for dinner was last but served first. Then it was the table of 14. And the last person to order was served dinner. Everything was delicious and served hot. This restaurant is our favorite. We eat here at least once a week. Food is always delicious. Service is top notch. And the management always has time to visit your table and make sure everything was to your liking. A+
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Rosebud - DeerfieldPrice: Moderate• Italian• Deerfield
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4.5

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

2. Rosebud - Deerfield

3. Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook

4. Del Rio

5. Francesca's Intimo

6. Wildfire - Glenview

7. Wildfire - Lincolnshire

8. EJ's Place

9. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Lincolnshire

10. Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

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