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Jen's Guesthouse, Willow Springs, IL

Jen's Guesthouse

4.6
4.6
2518 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Jen's is a very unique location, offering seasonal menus, private events, & a beautiful double layer outdoor patio with a breathtaking view. We offer everything from steaks & seafood to pastas & brunches. Book your next private event with us or join us for a relaxing evening out!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 839-8000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adan Ambriz
  • Neighborhood
    Willow Springs
  • Cross street
    Willow Springs Road and Archer Ave.
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet parking, inquire within.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,518 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Southwest Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jen's Guesthouse offers a delightful dining experience with "stunning" ambiance and "attentive" service. Guests rave about the festive decorations, especially during holidays, and "delicious" dishes like scallops and risotto. Though some find it pricey, the restaurant's "outstanding" meals and "friendly" staff make it a neighborhood gem.

2,519 Reviews
  1. gary

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm a fan of restaurants that are a bit different, in a good way. Jen's definitely fits the category. The location on Archer Ave is a bit different in terms of a nice restaurant fitting in there. The exterior is very nice, the staff upon walking in was friendly and very accommodating. Had bar seating as it was just my son and I. Service was a 9/10 and the bartender, Thayer, was very talkative and consistent in checking on everything. We started with crab cakes and they were awesome, with a wonderful sauce. My son had short ribs, and as a former restaurant owner, they were in the top 3 short ribs I've ever had. They had the tenderness of a filet with a wonderful taste. My Berkshire pork chops were good, but the sauce was a hint too sweet. The white cheddar mashed potatoes were OK, they definitely needed more seasoning and thankfully, pepper is my friend. As this was celebrating a special event, we had 2 very nice bottles of wine. The prices at Jen's were VERY fair and the depth of the wine list offered a number of quality choices. The bartender shared that there was an extensive cellar below and let's just say that was the kind of wine cellar every restaurant needs. Fun tour. Definitely would go back to Jen's. They also have a dog friendly patio and can see that as a fun summer hangout. Well done Jen.

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  2. Mary

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Jen’s Guest House is consistently excellent.

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  3. Jennifer

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious and the drink menu is always great!

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  4. Marty

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Always great ambiance.

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  5. Natalie

    VIP

    Chicago

    106 reviews

    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience at Jen's! It's an absolute must to see Ross Failla perform at Jens! My group had the best time there this past Friday when Ross was singing. I can't remember our server's name but she was wonderful. I tried the eggplant grilled cheese and it was very good. My friends loved the ribs and the fried chicken. The Malibu rum bread pudding was outstanding. Martha is amazing there! The atmosphere was lively and people were dancing. Such a wonderful evening!

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  6. Kay

    VIP

    Chicago

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mandy is an attentive server. She had no issue doing separate checks. The restaurant was decorated beautifully. The singer was good. We will be back.

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  7. Betty

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant, friendly, and great food. We have been here several times and always walk away saying what a great experience we had.

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  8. Robert

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good meal owners are hands in and it shows.

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  9. Lisa

    VIP

    Chicago

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a nice experience. Great that they take the time to decorate so beautifully, inside and out. Thanks to all.

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  10. Rosa

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and cozy place where the people make you feel like you're home.

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FAQs

Jen's Guesthouse is rated 4.6 stars by 2518 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Jen's Guesthouse

8989 Archer Ave, Willow Springs, IL 60480

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Willow Springs Road and Archer Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Willow Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet parking, inquire within.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adan Ambriz
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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