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

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Wheeling

Booked 119 times today

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Wheeling is a fun place with its award-winning wines, innovative cocktails, and craveable dishes. Reviewers praise it for its 'great service', 'excellent wine and cocktail selection', and 'tasty food'. The ambiance is described as 'fun', 'lively' and 'great adult ambience'. The restaurant also boasts of having one of the world's largest wine clubs, adding to the wine country experience.

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2. Wildfire - Lincolnshire

4.6

Exceptional(10247)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnshire

Booked 122 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.

3. Saranello's

4.5

Awesome(5489)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wheeling

Booked 77 times today

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy's culture, Executive Chef Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, as well as prime steaks and fresh fish dishes to the table.Feel the energy while dining in a casual and rustic 6700-square-foot setting. Dine at natural reclaimed wood tables with seating for 175, surrounded by inviting darker woods, exposed brick and beams, subtle filament lighting, and accented with muted chocolate and caramel tones throughout.

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4. Benihana - Wheeling, IL

4.4

Awesome(1786)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Wheeling

Booked 37 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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5. Big Bowl-Lincolnshire

4.6

Exceptional(2893)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Lincolnshire

Booked 61 times today

Using the freshest and highest quality ingredients and starting fromscratch are the only ways to authentically prepare Asian cuisine.At Big Bowl, we make our own curries and roast our own chiliesand spices, which are ground daily to prepare a variety of oursignature dishes. Our menu features Chinese favorites like KungPao Chicken, Prime Beef & Broccoli, Sweet & Sour PineappleShrimp, along with Thai specialties like Panang Curry Chicken, Vegetable & Tofu PadThai and Red Hot Pepper Chicken Noodles. Whether its sweet orspicy, rice or noodles, Chinese or Thai that you are craving, ourmenu has it all.

6. Enzo and Lucia

4.8

Exceptional(1406)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Grove

Booked 36 times today

We invite you to enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal at Enzo and Lucia Ristorante. We use only fresh ingredients in our classic Italian dishes and cherished family recipes. Homemade Italian gourmet cappellacci stuffed with seasonal ingredients is the specialty at our Long Grove restaurant housed in a former and historic Victorian-style home erected in 1876.Our outdoor patio gives dining “all’aperto” a whole new meaning, bordered by colorful flowers and foliage, the soothing sound of a fountain, and relaxing background music. Live music on the weekends.

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7. Fleming's Steakhouse - Lincolnshire

4.7

Exceptional(1583)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lincolnshire

Booked 31 times today

Your Lincolnshire Fleming's is located on the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Aptakisic Road. Fleming's in Lincolnshire is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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

4.7

Exceptional(2874)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lincolnshire

Booked 38 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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9. Palm Court Restaurant - Arlington Heights

4.5

Awesome(2221)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington Heights

Booked 25 times today

Located near downtown Arlington Heights IL, and just minutes from the Metra station, Palm Court brings a timeless classic ambiance alongside a tantalizing menu that combines American cuisine with European influences. Palm Court has received rave reviews since the restaurant opened its doors over 40 years ago for its ambiance, friendly service, and relaxed atmosphere.A highlight of the restaurant is the lounge area, a comfortable place to unwind, relax, meet up with friends as you listen to piano and live music every Friday and Saturday night.Our chef has been creating alluring dishes for Palm Court since its inception in 1979, and our chef-driven menu includes timeless favorites like filet medallions, crisp Long Island Duck, Veal Oscar and Dover Sole. No dinner is complete without Palm Court’s signature dessert, Brandy Ice!The bar offers a wide array of wines, cocktails, specialty martinis and imported and domestic beers.Our brand new patio is now available!

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10. Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

4.6

Exceptional(60)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Buffalo Grove

Booked 24 times today

For the best slice of pizza that Buffalo Grove has to offer, look no further than Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza. Nestled in the friendly suburb of Buffalo Grove is the pizza restaurant that’s been serving families legendary Chicago pizza since 1989. Located in the second oldest building in Buffalo Grove at 85 S. Buffalo Road, at the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Buffalo Grove Road, enjoy full-service dining and bar, along with carryout and delivery service to Buffalo Grove and parts of Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods and Wheeling. We also offer catering and have private event spaces available for up to 80 hungry people.

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Lisavip
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was exactly what I expected. Pleasant ambiance. Good selection on the menu and options for the non-meat eaters. Moderately priced. Service was off in that we struggled to find our server.
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Big Bowl-LincolnshirePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Lincolnshire
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4.6
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lindavip
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Met two friends for an early dinner. Service was outstanding- especially since we lingered while catching up. We all commented on the great experience we had.
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Saranello'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wheeling
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4.5
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Carolvip
Chicago / Illinois •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We always try to sit in the a booth in the bar area. Cathy is the best server and bartender. We like the food and atmosphere. We were happy to see they had a broth based soup today. I wish Wildfire would always have at least 1 broth based soup item. Cream soups don't agree with many many people. We recommend Wildfire in Lincolnshire IL
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Wildfire - LincolnshirePrice: Moderate• American• Lincolnshire
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4.6
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Katie
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Elise our server in the bar area was amazing! She even helped us set up the CoopersHawk app on our phones!
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Wheeling
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4.5
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Noelvip
Chicago / Illinois •60 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I haven’t been to Benihana in many years and it exceeded my expectations. The food and drinks were excellent and the table experience was enjoyable. Plus very attentive service from the bar to the wait staff to our table cook. I recommend Benihana over Ron of Japan.
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Benihana - Wheeling, ILPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Wheeling
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4.4

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91 restaurants available nearby

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

2. Wildfire - Lincolnshire

3. Saranello's

4. Benihana - Wheeling, IL

5. Big Bowl-Lincolnshire

6. Enzo and Lucia

7. Fleming's Steakhouse - Lincolnshire

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

9. Palm Court Restaurant - Arlington Heights

10. Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

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