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Maple Tree Inn, Homewood, IL

Maple Tree Inn

4.8
4.8
4760 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 37 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.

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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
  • Website
    http://www.mapletreeinnrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Erich Wennberg
  • Location
    18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406
  • 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 4,760 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

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    Great for brunch

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    Neighborhood gem

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    Good for special occasions

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maple Tree Inn offers an inviting "taste of New Orleans" with authentic Creole and Cajun flavors. Guests rave about the "amazing" gumbo, redfish étouffée, and hickory buttered BBQ shrimp. The ambiance is "warm and inviting," and the staff provides "outstanding service." A "must-visit" for food lovers seeking Southern comfort.
4,760 Reviews

  1. Roderick VIP

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, authentic New Orleans food and cocktails.

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  2. Shatondria

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always flavorful but the temperature is not always consistent. Sometimes the food is hot and sometimes not. I like my food hot from the kitchen. The drinks are always good and the ambiance is great

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  3. Denise VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a treat to visit Maple Tree! The food, the service, the cocktails/mocktails were fantastic.

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  4. Moet

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I absolutely love it here. The food is excellent and the ambiance is top tier. We loved our waiter Alan. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave great suggestions for food and drinks. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Sada VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maple tree Inn was amazing. Celebrating my sister’s birthday we chose the perfect spot! The establishment was such a cute and cozy spot. Very intimate atmosphere. A vibe for any occasion. Maple Tree Inn menu are Cajun/Creolé cuisines. So much flavors and a southern culture. You will not regret! We ordered the Double Roasted Beet Salad and the cornbread skillet for starters which both dishes were fresh and full of flavors. And for our entrees we ordered the “BLACKENED REDFISH ÉTOUFFÉE: Red snapper served blackened, set over white rice and topped with our famous Crawfish Étouffée; served with braised collard greens. Collard greens definitely had a spicy flavor but still blended so well entirely. Also ordered the BURNT ENDS which consisted of a half-pound of 14 hr. slow-smoked beef brisket, cubed, topped with ancho molasses BBQ sauce, then braised and caramelized; served with smothered okra and horseradish & gouda cheese grits. This was my favorite dish with all the umami flavors you couldn’t resist the dish! And for drinks we had the HURRICANE & CREOLE VOODOO ZOMBIE. Both drinks were sooooo good! Made just right! Our server named was Aziel. He was phenomenal! He had a great personality, mannerisms, very attentive and if multitasking was a person! He was our bartender & server and did the job well and with such grace! He made great suggestions and made my first time and sister’s birthday a wonderful experience! Take for the pic! Beignets for cake any day! This spot is a must! Check em out!

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  6. Jackie

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down my favorite restaurant! The food and the service is always exceptional.

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  7. DemetriousM

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a pleasure dining at Maple Tree. We’re never disappointed. Our waiter Ross was very attentive and friendly.

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  8. Adreanna

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance is always amazing! I have tried the Pitmaster’s gumbo, the BBQ shrimp, the cornbread and more! My favorite is the fried green tomatoes. Everything is good and I’ve visited 7 or 8 times.

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  9. KevinS

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food around. Feels like you are in New Orleans. Get the grits

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  10. Mitzi VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were excellent. Service was good once they made it to the table. Very busy when we arrived.

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FAQs

Maple Tree Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 4760 OpenTable diners.

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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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