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1. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(8360)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 113 times today

Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights include 12-Hour Smoked Prime Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, and Wisconsin Fish Fry Friday.

2. EJ's Place

4.9

Exceptional(1796)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Skokie

Booked 26 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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3. Bar Siena - North Shore

4.4

Awesome(1054)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Skokie

Booked 35 times today

Bar Siena expands to Chicago's North Shore suburbs with their most recent location at Old Orchard Mall. Located next to Nordstrom, the new restaurant boasts an 8,500-square-foot interior along with two expansive patios. Much like its West Loop sister spot, Bar Siena North Shore combines the quaint charm of trattorias in Siena, Italy, with the industrial aesthetic of Chicagoland. The restaurant, in collaboration with Top Chef Fabio Viviani, brings the flavor, flare, and energy of casual Italian-American dining to the Midwest. Whether you're joining us for brunch, lunch, pizza, or pasta, Bar Siena North Shore is perfect for birthdays, groups, romantic dinners, or a casual date. Enjoy cocktails, happy hour, dessert, and Italian food in a vibrant atmosphere, whether you're celebrating with friends at the bar or indulging in a cozy dining experience.

4. The Hampton Social - Skokie

4.3

Awesome(1922)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Skokie

Booked 38 times today

The Hampton Social - Skokie is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, just north of Chicago. The Hampton Social offers our signature "Rosé All Day" lounge, a lively bar, outdoor seating, main dining room and private dining spaces. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

5. Jilly's Cafe

4.5

Awesome(687)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Evanston

Booked 3 times today

Located just outside the city of Chicago, Jilly's Café has been called a "North Shore Treasure" by Zagat's 2002 restaurant survey. Our French Countryside decor, handpicked flowers, and friendly wait staff make for an intimate and cozy atmosphere suitable for all kinds of occasions(NOW PATIO AVAILABLE,ASK FOR HOURS). Here authentic French food is served with an American twist making for enough dishes to keep our specials changing daily. We offer a Sunday brunch that carefully combines a traditional American brunch with French flavors, while champagne effortlessly flows throughout the course of the meal. Jilly's is available for private parties, and reservations are strongly recommended.

6. Tapas Barcelona

4.6

Exceptional(673)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Evanston

Booked 27 times today

Dine on traditional Spanish cuisine at Tapas Barcelona. Located 1615 Chicago Ave, north suburb of Evanston and just south of Northwestern University, this restaurant offers casual comfort and a friendly setting for dining out. Tapas Barcelona has various dishes on the menu, such as baked snails and pizza topped with spinach and goat cheese. It also serves seafood and vegetarian entrées. Tapas Barcelona has a full bar that offers guests various drinks, including Spanish selections of wine. Its atmosphere is ideal for meeting up with an old friend for lunch or having dinner with the family. This restaurant welcomes reservations and provides take-out services.

7. Bluestone

4.5

Awesome(30)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Evanston

Booked 2 times today

Bluestone is a Chicago-style restaurant in Evanston that offers homestyle cooking in a warm and welcoming environment. Owner John, whose obsession with golf led to the more than 250 pin flags decorating the restaurant, opened Bluestone after transitioning from commercial film production. His goal was to create a locale that was filled with friendliness and familiar faces, all while serving a variety of menu options with a hometown feel. Guests can enjoy favorites like crab cakes, or branch out and discover a new one from their wrap, soup, quesadilla or burger menus. Don't forget to try homemade specialties such as the turkey or black bean burgers, or the Bluestone signature smoked wings. There are also several thin-crust pizza options, like the pesto or BBQ chicken offerings. Whether you're just passing through or a long-time resident, Bluestone, at the corner of Central St. and Prairie Ave., is everyone's home away from home.

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8. The Capital Grille - Old Orchard Center

4.8

Exceptional(472)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Skokie

Booked 27 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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9. CUPITOL The Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(46)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Skokie

Booked 14 times today

CUPITOL The Restaurant is our 4th and newest location in Old Orchard Mall, delivering a complete, immersive experience for all day. You can begin the day with breakfast, brunch, or lunch that you can truly enjoy and as the evening unfolds, you indulge in a vibrant dinner featuring bold European flavors and a sophisticated touch. Enjoy the day. Savor the night.

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10. Roka Akor - Old Orchard

4.8

Exceptional(1644)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Skokie

Booked 17 times today

Roka Akor is a premier steakhouse serving the finest steak, seafood, and sushi. Renowned for our exquisite Japanese Wagyu and Certified Kobe Beef, we are part of an elite group of fewer than 40 restaurants in the U.S. — and 1 of only a few in Chicago — licensed to serve this coveted delicacy. All of our meats and vegetables are expertly grilled to perfection over an Open Flame Charcoal Robata Grill. Elevate your dining experience with our award-winning wine list, premium sake, craft cocktails, and an extensive selection of fine whiskey.

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Jeff
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent experience. Food and service were great. A little on the pricey side...but would come back again.
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Bar Siena - North ShorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Skokie
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4.4
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BarryVIP
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Romeo is a mixologist extraordinaire Jose is the ultimate in servers
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EJ's PlacePrice: Expensive• American• Skokie
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4.9
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Lee
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is a consistently good restaurant with a staff that guides you to an enjoyable experience.
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Tapas BarcelonaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Evanston
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4.6
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DawnJ
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Enjoyable evening.. great food, great service, and great ambience.
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L. Woods Tap and Pine LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Lincolnwood
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4.7
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KarenVIP
Chicago / Illinois •21 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
The Hampton Social is consistently good and the service is always friendly and fast. Food is delicious and the atmosphere is very welcoming and fun.
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The Hampton Social - SkokiePrice: Expensive• American• Skokie
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4.3

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