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Maple Tree Inn, Homewood, IL

Maple Tree Inn

4.8
4.8
4582 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Maple Tree Inn was awarded the very prestigious honor of being named in the Top 50 Southern Restaurants In America by OpenTable in 2018. We are proud to announce that the Maple Tree Inn has permanently relocated to Homewood, IL. We have maintained almost 100% of our staff and they have made the move with us.
We are still committed to the art of Cajun/Creole cooking & maintaining our status as the first and longest-running Cajun/Creole restaurant in Chicagoland. We are featuring a menu of our signature dishes including our Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, Country Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, and many more! We have boutique wines on draft, signature hand crafted cocktails, and an impressive craft beer list. Our hand crafted, premium cocktail menu highlights the very best of our repertoire. We look forward to hosting you & providing you with all the comforts of New Orleans, just a little closer to home.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 388-3461
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Erich Wennberg
  • Neighborhood
    Homewood
  • Cross street
    Idlewild Lane
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in a large, well lit, private parking lot. Overflow parking is available one block North on the East side of Dixie Hwy.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 4,582 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • South Suburbs

    Best Food

  • South Suburbs

    Best Service

  • South Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • South Suburbs

    Best Value

  • South Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • South Suburbs

    Healthy

  • South Suburbs

    Romantic

  • South Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    Lively

  • South Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maple Tree Inn offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service" and a "warm and cozy vibe." Renowned for its Cajun/Creole cuisine, guests rave about dishes like jambalaya, catfish, and the banana foster bread pudding. The ambiance is intimate, perfect for special occasions, with a dedicated vegan menu and attentive staff ensuring a memorable visit.

4,582 Reviews
  1. LaVel

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love love this place. The food was delicious.

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  2. John

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were excellent, as has been true each time I go.

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  3. Joyce

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated Birthday with friends. Good and service were exceptional.

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  4. Leonard

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were excellent and the waitress was very attentive and friendly!

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  5. Julie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent waiter Gage! He attended to all our needs and made the experience a great first try!

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  6. CYNTHIA

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    party of of 11 and our server Ozzie was so efficient. He was able to explain the entrees, worked with our food allergy, and offered cocktail suggestions which were all delicious. moody decor and a lively ambience

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  7. Sylvia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took my mother-in-law out for her 88th birthday party. We had a large party and had to wait a little bit past our reserved time but that was because of lingering diners occupying the space. We had the best server Joe. He was very attentive especially catering to the birthday girl. The food was delicious, not too spicy, with a definite Creole zing. I had the redfish with etouffe - generous portion and very tasty. The catfish, chicken, burnt ends, and gumbo were also good. A great place for a special night out.

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  8. Penny

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a great place , the only thing I noticed was one bar tender was kind of short and almost rude with a customer when he asked for a drink while waiting for his table but a server named Emily swooped in and was very kind to accommodate the patron .

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  9. Brian

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. But it seam that prices are 20% - 35% higher. Had to look for another meal for my budget. Otherwise everything was great.

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  10. Joyce

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Server automatically added a service charge & we were 5 people. When asked he acted confused. Then at the end of the bill we were again overcharged by $8.00. When asked he gave some ridiculous explanation. Terrible way to end the night. Let’s add he gave no apology, manager didn’t come over, no one really cared.

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Maple Tree Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 4582 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Maple Tree Inn

18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Idlewild Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Homewood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in a large, well lit, private parking lot. Overflow parking is available one block North on the East side of Dixie Hwy.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erich Wennberg
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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