Diners' Choice: American restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in North Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bluegrass

4.8

4.8 (2582)

$30 and under

American

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west side of town it is a true destination dining location. Complete with a warm friendly bar and an American flare, Bluegrass blends in a little Southern influence into its repertoire. The wine and beer selections are all American, along with a full back bar, all hand selected to echo the quality of the fare. Aside from a beautiful setting, the restaurant has extraordinary food and service with a remarkable value.
Check our website for details on the events during the summer, as well as our Facebook page. We have many wonderful, rotating specials therefore consult our online menu regularly.

Top review

DebbieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

LOVE this place! Jim & Joni always great hosts (and even remembered us as a "hockey family", even though it's been about a year since we last dined here!!). Food is phenomenal - lots of great selections and even generous half-portions to help make room for tasty appetizers and desserts! Will be coming back sooner this time ;-)

EJ's Place

4.8

4.8 (1755)

$31 to $50

American

Skokie

About the restaurant

Owner, EJ Lenzi, and managers bring over 100 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties. EJ's Place serves only the best, from their family to yours.

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Patty

Dined 2 days ago

My first time - it was wonderful! Great food, service was amazing. Love the vibe. I’ll be back!

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Popular dish

Crab Cake

Scotty's on Sheridan

4.8

4.8 (1196)

$30 and under

American

Highwood

About the restaurant

Scotty's on Sheridan — your favorite neighborhood dining spot to gather with good friends in a warm inviting atmosphere.

Our American Grill menu offers something delicious for everyone, from timeless comfort food to new American classics.

Relax with one of Scotty's signature house cocktails in a cozy club chair in our bar lounge. Enjoy a candle-lit dinner and a bottle of wine in our intimate white tablecloth dining room.

Discover Scotty's — a hidden gem tucked away on Sheridan Road, across from Fort Sheridan in Highwood, IL

Patio seating when weather permits!

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LarryVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great neighborhood place… diverse menu… friendly staff….

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Popular dish

DJ's Chicken Milanese

Popular dish

New York Strip Steak

Timothy O'Toole's Pub Gurnee

4.7

4.7 (50)

$30 and under

American

Gurnee

About the restaurant

Timothy O'Toole's Pub started in Chicago in 1992! We are celebrating 30 years! We are the home of The Big Timmy Burger Challenge! as seen on Man Vs Food! And are proud to be one of Chicago's favorite sports bars! With 72 HD TV's, 48 beers on tap and Award Winning Wings!

We have since opened 3 other locations! Gurnee, Libertyville and Lake Villa! We strive for an innovative menu, excellent service and a inviting atmosphere. Visit us today!

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TedVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Loved the Reuben egg rolls. Burgers were very good. Enjoyed the Orange chicken and sticky rice bowl. Toni was an excellent server. Very patient and let us enjoy our reunion dinner while we watched the college football game.

House 406

4.8

4.8 (1553)

$31 to $50

American

Northbrook

About the restaurant

House 406 is a modern American restaurant perfect for your next date night. Our extensive spirits, wine & beer list offer something for everyone.

Please note that all outdoor reservations will be made either in our heated tent or open air seating with additional heaters. All reservations will be limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Parties later then 15 minutes will forfeit their table.

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NancyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, friendly service, lovely atmosphere. Run don't walk to this fine Northbrook restaurant.

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Popular dish

Garlic Butter Poached Lobster Crostini

Popular dish

Salmon Filet

Experience

Half Price Wines by the Glass

Wildfire - Glenview

4.7

4.7 (11195)

$30 and under

American

Glenview

About the restaurant

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.

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Amy

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great meal. It says a lot about a restaurant when it is busy on a super cold Monday night in January.

Austin's Saloon and Eatery

4.8

4.8 (414)

$30 and under

American

Libertyville

About the restaurant

ABOUT THE RESTAURANT

Welcome to Libertyville’s neighborhood eatery. Here at Austin’s, we serve up tasty bites and brews with good times enjoyed in great company. Locally sourced, exceptionally prepared food, served up by our radically kind family. That’s the Austin’s way.

Follow us on Instagram at @austins_libertyville or download our app on the App Store or Google Play to earn points with every order!

NEED TO KNOW (OPTIONAL)

Join us for indoor or outdoor dining! We keep it casual, kid-friendly, and great for groups.

Austin’s is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-9pm, and Sundays from 10am-9pm. Our bar is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-12pm. We are closed on Mondays.

All reservations have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you will arrive later than 15 minutes after your reservation time.

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NandoVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent service, the food menu is incredible, perfect to watch sports or enjoy a great dinner!

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Experience

Fish & Chips Fridays

Experience

Prime Rib Night In Libertyville

Experience

Steak, Bake & Brew

Chatterbox of Long Grove

4.7

4.7 (28)

$30 and under

American

Long Grove

About the restaurant

Chatterbox of Long Grove, located in Long Grove, Illinois, specializes in serving small plates, craft beer and crafted cocktails. The menu and libations are served in a rustic barn atmosphere that offers live music on weekends and a family friendly environment. Chatterbox of Long Grove has a patio for outdoor seating, Taco Tuesdays, Wing Wednesdays and Slider Thursdays.

NOTE FOR WEDNESDAYS:
For Trivia Reservations please select * TRIVIA * under experiences when booking your reservation.

**Please note: GROUPS OF 6 OR MORE WILL BE CHARGED A 20% SERVICE FEE & WILL BE ON ONE CHECK WITH ONE FORM OF PAYMENT**

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SHARONVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Good experience with live music, excellent food and service.

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Experience

Wednesday Trivia

Wadsworth Inn Restaurant, Bar, & Private Events

4.8

4.8 (146)

$30 and under

American

Wadsworth

About the restaurant

Located directly south of The Shanty restaurant, on the southeast corner of Wadsworth Road & US Highway 41 in Wadsworth, IL - Wadsworth Inn is open 7 nights a week starting at 4 pm and offers a cozy rustic ambiance for dining, bar service, and private events. We also feature upstairs outdoor balcony seating with picturesque views of the forest preserve. The menu offers recipes crafted from locally sourced fresh vegetables/herbs from neighborhood farms, creative dishes, timeless comfort food entrees prepared in cast iron, creative takes on fresh seafood & premium aged steaks. The menu is bold, straight forward but complex, & hyper-focused on flavor. Wadsworth Inn features a full service bar, a spacious outdoor deck overlooking the forest preserve, private events, and accessible parking. Our dedicated team is honored for the opportunity to serve you in Wadsworth!

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BETH

Dined 4 days ago

Always wonderful service and food is always fantastic, love this establishment. Highly recommend!!!!

Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4.6

4.6 (826)

$30 and under

American

Wheeling

About the restaurant

We are entering a new age for bourbon and beer drinkers as the many different varieties are readily available for your enjoyment here at Spears. Our cocktails are prepared by our incredibly knowledgeable bartenders who know all about the process of making, mixing, and drinking your next high quality beverage. Spears has American roots where the best Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer meet and await to delight you!

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Glenn

Dined 3 days ago

Had not eaten here since the restaurant first opened. Glad we gave it a second chance. Expect to return. Add onion soup to menu. Beignets were wonderful.

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Popular dish

Chopped Salad

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