Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4276 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Great for creative cocktails

The Very Best of Land & Sea. Zagat Rated and a four-time recipient of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence award, Parkers’ is a full service restaurant and bar serving lunch, Sunday brunch, dinner, and private functions. We are open for lunch Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday brunch 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM and for Dinner on Sunday - Thursday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, & Friday - Saturday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Great happy hour specials in the lounge, Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Live music in the lounge, Wednesday - Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM & Saturday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Our Crooners Thursday series features Lenny Capp, Randy McCallister, & Gary Ward. If New Orleans inspired food & jazz are more your style, come see McCrackin's Oysters and the Fred Cantu Dixieland Trio during during Sunday Brunch.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(630) 960-5700
Website
http://parkersamerican.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Pawel Marszalek
Private party facilities
We have four Private Dining Rooms, ranging in capacity from 6 to 50 guests, all containing AV capabilities and a wide variety of seating configurations. Personalized menus, 745 unique wines and a huge selection of liquors, insures that your event will be nothing short of perfect.
Private party contact
Linda Stevens: (630) 960-5703

Location
1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Neighborhood
Downers Grove
Cross street
Highland Avenue
Parking details
Parking is available in private lot.
Entertainment
Wednesday through Friday, we feature live jazz in our lounge from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$9.00
Clam Chowder
Garnished with Bacon & Parsley
- Cup$9.00
- Bowl$11.00
Lobster Bisque$13.00
Garnished With Lobster Meat & Chives
Fresh Shucked Oysters
Cocktail Sauce, Cucumber Mignonette
- each$3.50
- Dozen$40.00
Crispy Calamari$18.00
Roasted Garlic Aioli, Cocktail Sauce, Shishito Peppers, Lemon, Parsley
Roasted Tomato Crostini$11.00
Goat Cheese, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Lemon, Mint Dried Chili, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Marinated Beets & Goat Cheese$13.00
Greek Yogurt, Candied Walnuts, Arugula, Sherry Vinaigrette
Margherita Pizza VPN$16.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salads

Summer Watermelon Salad$14.00
Cucumber, Jicama, Arugula, Feta Cheese, Carrots, Mint-Yogurt Dressing
Chopped Salad$13.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Onion, Green Beans, Red Pepper, Carrot, Avocado, Parkers' Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12.00
Hearts of Romaine, Garlic Crouton, Parmesan

Add to Any Salad

Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00
Grilled Gulf Shrimp (5)$13.00
Grilled Salmon$13.00
Grilled Steak$12.00

Entrées

Salmon Poke Bowl$21.00
Sriracha Mayo, Avocado, Wakame, Cucumber, Carrot, Edamame, Sushi Rice
Grilled Shrimp Salad$23.00
Frisée & Citrus Slaw, Crispy Quinoa, Avocado Purée, Jalapeño-Lime Vinaigrette
Chicken Milanese$24.00
Mixed Greens & Romaine Salad, Tomato, Shaved Fennel, Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto Vinaigrette
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$26.00
Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Salsa Verde
Cedar Plank Roasted Lake Superior Whitefish$33.00
Whipped Potato, Charred Lemon, Sautéed Garlic Spinach, Lemon Butter Sauce
Shrimp & Mussel Fettuccine$29.00
Roasted Tomato Sauce, Basil-Orange Oil
Risotto Genovese$25.00
Creamy Arborio Rice, Pesto, Green Beans, Sweet Peas, Grana Padano

Daily Express Lunch

Daily Express Lunch$26.00
Fresh Catch of the Day with Chef's Seasonal Preparation Served with Soup or Salad

Burgers & Sandwiches

All Sandwiches are served with your choice of Coleslaw or French Fries. Add Bacon or Avocado to any Sandwich for $2

Parkers' Cheeseburger*$17.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Challah Bun, Choice of Cheese
Kobe Beef Cheeseburger*$21.00
Gruyère Cheese, Bacon, Griddled Mushrooms, Crispy Onion, Lettuce, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Challah Bun
Grilled Chicken & Chèvre Sandwich$16.00
Roasted Tomatoes, Baby Arugula, House Made Chèvre Cheese Spread, Crispy Prosciutto, Stirato Roll
Crispy Cod Sandwich$15.00
Beer Battered Fried Fresh Cod, Remoulade Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Challah Bun
Bourbon Glazed Strip Steak Sandwich$26.00
8 oz. Strip Steak, Arugula, Garlic Aioli, Jim Beam Glaze, Bleu Cheese, Crispy Onions, Toasted Baguette, Parmesan Herb Fries
New England Lobster & Shrimp Roll$28.00
Lobster Claw Meat, Shrimp, Mayonnaise, Griddled Bun
Beef Short Rib Tacos$17.00
Tomatillo Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Radish, Queso Fresco, Cilantro Lime, Corn Tortilla
Charred Fresh Catch Tacos$18.00
Pineapple Salsa, Cabbage, Cilantro, Lime Crema, Flour Tortilla

What 4,276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

West Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Parkers' Restaurant & Bar is the perfect venue for special occasions or a delightful evening out. Known for its "amazing service" and "delicious food," patrons rave about the seafood options and Sunday Jazz Brunch. While some find it pricey, the "warm ambiance" and attentive staff ensure a memorable experience.

4,276 Reviews

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George
Chicago
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This was our first visit and it happened to be a busy New Year’s Eve dinner. I’d heard good things about this restaurant so I was anxious to give it a try. With a reservation we waited about 10 minutes after our time slot to be seated. Restaurant decor was nice, all help was friendly but probably not as attentive as an upscale restaurant normally would be. The bread was amazing, appetizer very good, our dinner ( fish) was well prepared and side portions plentiful. I wanted to give 5 stars but I’m holding back for a couple reasons….our first disappointment was the pace of our dinner. Do not dine here if you have somewhere else to be following your dinner. Each step of the process has a waiting period. Our simple dinner ( no drinks or desserts) took just shy of 2 hours. The reservation stated our time slot could not be more than 90 minutes so that’s curious to me. We waited for quite some time before the bill finally arrived. Our second criticism lies in the $5 up charge for change in side dish…..this was not an additional side dish, but a request for mixed vegetables of the day instead of the spinach that usually accompanies this fish dish. Really??? This just seems odd, and a simple mention of the additional cost would have been nice. Instead $5.00 was simply added to the bill for that substitution. Would I return again? Probably but if on the other hand I never made my way back I would be fine with that too. With so many restaurant choices I don’t feel the need to return to one that irritates me.
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SUE
VIP
Chicago
154 reviews
5.0
154 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing. The good delicious. We shared the crab cakes and shrimp cocktail. Oysters were perfect as well. All salads looked delicious but we didn’t get any. The prime rib was juicy and cooked to perfection. Filet was perfectly done. Salmon with bacon was a different taste. Had the cooked spinach as side to share. The butter cake was to die for with ice cream. Great way to end our meal.Our server was very spot on with her recommendations and very helpful.Andrea was our server. Would ask for her again!
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JAMES
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My apologies for not remembering my waiter's name but she was amazing...the whole experience from the valet to the hostess and the incredible food this establishment was top notch!!!
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Sierra
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined in for lunch and had amazing food with fantastic service from Lauren. Some of our favorites were the Lobster Bisque, Brussels Spouts and Mahi Mahi Catch of the day. We were celebrating a Birthday and had a nice keylime desert on a decorative Birthday plate. Would definitely recommend to anyone and will be back in the future.
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Paul
Chicago
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good all around, but the bouillabaisse could have been hotter.
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Peter
Chicago
118 reviews
5.0
118 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, wine was reasonably priced and service was attentive.
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Lorenzo
VIP
Chicago
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The crab cake was awesome the pork chop was great. Wine was perfect the only issue was the white fish. Wife said it was bland so she got lobster which was excellent
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Gary
VIP
Chicago
530 reviews
5.0
530 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. The server did a great job of being attentive to our needs.
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Penny
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious meal and the food and service could not have been better!
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Scott
Kansas City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Bartender was terrible, we didn’t exist and left after a drink and app.
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FAQs

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 960-5700.

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 4276 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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Google Map for Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Additional information

Cross street
Highland Avenue
Neighborhood
Downers Grove
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in private lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pawel Marszalek
Entertainment
Wednesday through Friday, we feature live jazz in our lounge from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://parkersamerican.com/
Phone number
(630) 960-5700
Private party facilities
We have four Private Dining Rooms, ranging in capacity from 6 to 50 guests, all containing AV capabilities and a wide variety of seating configurations. Personalized menus, 745 unique wines and a huge selection of liquors, insures that your event will be nothing short of perfect.
Private party contact
Linda Stevens: (630) 960-5703

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Lobster Bisque

Clam Chowder

Creekstone Farms Filet Mignon

Appetizers & Small Plates

Soup of the Day

Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque$13.00

Fresh Shucked Oysters

Crispy Calamari$18.00

Roasted Tomato Crostini$11.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Marinated Beets & Goat Cheese$13.00

Margherita Pizza VPN$16.00

Salads

Summer Watermelon Salad$14.00

Chopped Salad$13.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Add to Any Salad

Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00

Grilled Gulf Shrimp (5)$13.00

Grilled Salmon$13.00

Grilled Steak$12.00

Entrées

Salmon Poke Bowl$21.00

Grilled Shrimp Salad$23.00

Chicken Milanese$24.00

Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$26.00

Cedar Plank Roasted Lake Superior Whitefish$33.00

Shrimp & Mussel Fettuccine$29.00

Risotto Genovese$25.00

Daily Express Lunch

Daily Express Lunch$26.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Parkers' Cheeseburger*$17.00

Kobe Beef Cheeseburger*$21.00

Grilled Chicken & Chèvre Sandwich$16.00

Crispy Cod Sandwich$15.00

Bourbon Glazed Strip Steak Sandwich$26.00

New England Lobster & Shrimp Roll$28.00

Beef Short Rib Tacos$17.00

Charred Fresh Catch Tacos$18.00

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