Restaurants near Nelson School Park

This is our third time back in a month time I celebrated my birthday. My husband celebrated his birthday and then we just ended up trying the fish fry and we were very pleased. We had great service and very happy with the food.

Everything was absolutely amazing except 2 of 3 steaks were charred to the point that it tasted like we were chewing on a stick out of the fire.

This was the second time I had lunch at Ema in Glenview and like the first experience, everything was excellent. I highly recommend the tuna patisse (it is slightly spicy) and both the brussels sprouts vegetable dish and the brussels sprouts salad. We had an early reservation for so the restaurant was quiet when we arrived but by the time we left, it was almost full, which was festive.

Always love a night out here perfect lighting --it was surprisingly vibrant for a Wednesday night great service

01.16.2025 Ryan, Bartender and Server Ryan, like Tina, his typical bartending partner (see below), does his job extremely well. He is thoughtful, professional, kind, polite, warm, caring, and genuine. His food and beverage ordering suggestions are always helpful and instructive. Ryan makes customers feel comfortable and valued. He always remembers and to my continuing delight, usually delivers my favorite libation without being asked. Also, as with Tina, Ryan treats everyone with the same high level of care and service, not only the regulars. We have observed him and them long enough to know. Of special note, one truly valuable and rare highlight of Ryan's character is that he is chivalrous. To be clear, every Cooper's Hawk Morton Grove employee with whom we have interacted has been above average. I point to these two in particular because they are exemplary. If I had employees or perhaps even children, I would feel quite fortunate to have Ryan and Tina be among them. This may seem over-the-top, though I mean it most sincerely. And I believe S. feels the same. Also, for clarity, we receive and expect no compensation for these reviews. We hope to provide some warm return and share our gratitude for people whose presence and kind assistance make our lives better.