Encore! by Little Gem

4.4

10 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Great for live music
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Step into a world of vintage modern charm with a relaxed, speakeasy vibe.
Offering a Comfy and Cozy Bar and Lounge to relax as you sip on our expertly crafted cocktails and indulge in our delicious menu featuring tasty small plates, appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Intimate, warm romantic and fun!
Encore by Little Gem serving more of what you love... come join us.

Also Available For Private Parties

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Drinks Only Tue, Thu 9:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(708) 613-5491
Website
https://encorelittlegem.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Fantastic Venue to Host a Private Party!Warm and Inviting, Beautiful Long Bar and Lounge Area, 50 Guests Seated for Dinner or Mix and Mingle Events with lighter fare. Call Judith for more party info 917 327 8997Or Visit Our Website https://encorelittlegem.com

Location
187 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1505
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Cross street
2 Blocks North of Lake Street 1/2 Block from Holly Court 3 Tier Parking Lot
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

DATE NIGHT Dinner For 2 W/Bottle of Wine 3 Courses
$99.00 per party
Multiple dates available
DATE NIGHT Dinner For 2 W/Bottle of Wine 3 Courses Friends or Loved Ones ~ Our Superb 3 Course Date Night Menu is Delicious and Comes with A Bottle of Wine. $99 Per Couple. Select : 1 Appetizer, 2 Salads, 2 Entrees and 1 Dessert. Wine options: California Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, French Chardonnay, Rose or Italian Pinot Grigio. Available Sunday thru Thursday in Little Gem Cafe and Encore! by Little Gem.

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

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Joe
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good first experience. Window seat is nice, but maybe not in winter as you get a cold blast every time the door opens. Will be back for sure.
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Elizabeth
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We came here for NYE dinner and live music. The music was great. The dinner was ok. As an appetizer, I had the fig and brie crostinis, which were very yummy. However, the crostinis were not assembled with attention to detail, so I reassembled myself. The main course was salmon with seasonal veggies. The salmon was well-cooked, but the flavors of the salmon and seasonal veggies were very underwhelming. Lastly, we had lemon cheesecake with blueberry sauce and tiramisu for dessert. The tiramisu was delicious, and the cheesecake was good. However, the cheesecake seemed to have come straight out of a box, and, again, lack of attention to detail in dressing it. We spent about $300 overall but not a $300 meal.
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Nancy and Jorge
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband had a bad case of indigestion after he ate his dinner.
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LtngMD
VIP
Chicago
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Live music background guitar playing oldies was very pleasant and not too loud. Prime rib (fri/sat special) that the waiter Kyle said was ‘excellent’ or ‘wonderful’ was rather tasteless and thin cut for $48 - disappointing after the buildup. Kyle was a great waitperson. Be careful as they add a 20% tip into the bill before they give it to you.
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Will
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent main dishes! The bartender was having a rough night and got backed up. Our Mains arrived at the same time as our first drink order. Tasty stuff, though!
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Karen
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Although the electricity went out due to a storm, the waitstaff were very attentive and made accommodations so we could continue our evening in candlelight and light fare serve-are foods. Very nice!
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Amy
Chicago
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A star was lost in service category because I received the wrong cocktail. I ordered the Gem Cosmo and received the Little Gem. That said, I drank it because it was good, and staff allowed my fellow diner to taste 3 wines before settling on one. Very nice. I ordered the scallops, which were very good in spite of being over-cooked. 2 desserts were delivered with a candle for our birthday girl - thank you!
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Diana
Chicago
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Maybe just a bad night but it took too long for the food. We needed to leave at 8 for a play (reservation 6:15) and we had to ask the server to get our food which came at 7:45. The server was quite pleasant and brought us a cordial to apologize for the slow kitchen. Food was good but I’ve had better there before. We will go again since this was the first time there was a problem.
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KhalidaH
VIP
Chicago
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience although they did not acknowledge my birthday
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made a brunch reservation for 6 here, because both Google Maps and OpenTable said that this restaurant was open, and OpenTable had reservations for Sunday brunch. It also shares a name and building with a sister restaurant that is definitely open for brunch. All of this would indicate that this restaurant would be open, or at least open as overflow for the sister restaurant. When I arrived at Encore! it was CLOSED. When I went next door to the sister restaurant to inquire about our reservation, I was told by a Little Gem host that Encore! was closed, and our reservation didn't exist. I didn't expect the host to fix this situation-- it wasn't his fault, after all, and he can't magically produce a table-- but he didn't apologize, alert a manager, or even suggest restaurants nearby (I'd highly recommend Cozy Corner for brunch over this place any day). This is not to speak ill of the host, but I get the sene that his response is a reflection of poor management. Just seems like a weird way to run a restaurant. I can't speak on the food or dining experience, but overall Little Gem and Encore! just seem disorganized and mismanaged. Plus it seems that the owner fights with people in the Google reviews? I'd go ahead and pass on this one.
Encore! by Little GemResponded on June 5, 2024
ENCORE by Little Gem just a couple of days ago launched its New Open Table Platform. We are so sorry for the glitch in availability. Our Sister Restaurant right next door would have honored your booking.
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FAQs

Encore! by Little Gem is rated 4.4 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

187 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1505

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
2 Blocks North of Lake Street 1/2 Block from Holly Court 3 Tier Parking Lot
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Drinks Only Tue, Thu 9:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://encorelittlegem.com/
Phone number
(708) 613-5491
Private party facilities
Fantastic Venue to Host a Private Party!Warm and Inviting, Beautiful Long Bar and Lounge Area, 50 Guests Seated for Dinner or Mix and Mingle Events with lighter fare. Call Judith for more party info 917 327 8997Or Visit Our Website https://encorelittlegem.com

Encore! by Little Gem

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

DATE NIGHT Dinner For 2 W/Bottle of Wine 3 Courses

Menu

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Encore! by Little Gem restaurant rated?

Is Encore! by Little Gem currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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