Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated January 05, 2025

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CUPITOL The Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (25)

$31 to $50

European

Skokie

About the restaurant

CUPITOL The Restaurant is our 4th and newest location in Old Orchard Mall, delivering a complete, immersive experience for all day.
You can begin the day with breakfast, brunch, or lunch that you can truly enjoy and as the evening unfolds, you indulge in a vibrant dinner featuring bold European flavors and a sophisticated touch.
Enjoy the day. Savor the night.

Top review

Naomi

Dined 4 days ago

Food was amazing if you enjoy savory/salty foods; trilogy spread, Mia's green salad, and paccheri pasticio were all very flavorful dishes! (Be aware that everything is rather salty though). Very good sized portions and prices!!!

Pinstripes - Northbrook

4.6

4.6 (571)

$30 and under

American

Northbrook

About the restaurant

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

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JoanVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Great service and food. Great selection of food and 1/2 price on bottles of wine. Great food and service. I will be back.

Main Street Social

4.6

4.6 (1651)

$31 to $50

Italian

Libertyville

About the restaurant

An Industrial Chic, Scratch Kitchen Serving Mediterranean and Italian Inspired Dishes Celebrating The Harmony of Good Food, Proprietary Wine and Good Company. Cheers!!!

Top review

John

Dined 4 days ago

Great night will go back again. We had a great evening

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Popular dish

Seafood Brodetto

Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Coarse Italian

4.6

4.6 (352)

$30 and under

Italian

Glenview

About the restaurant

The name “coarse” is used to represent rustic in nature.

Coarse Italian prides itself on its Italian-inspired dishes, and promises incredible cuisine.

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EnriqueVIP

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Birthday/Christmas Eve celebration. Place was cute and a bit confusing to find at first (it was night time and at a gold course). I’ll have to go during the day to enjoy the views. Place was decorated for the holidays and one of the few spots that I was able to get a last minute rsvp after another restaurant cancelled our rsvp because of a system error. Service and server were great, food choices were not as many as I would’ve desired but we managed to find our picks. Overall nice place. Like I said, I’ll have to check the place out during daylight hours.

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Popular dish

Gnocchi

Saranello's

4.5

4.5 (5555)

$30 and under

Italian

Wheeling

About the restaurant

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy's culture, Executive Chef Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, as well as prime steaks and fresh fish dishes to the table.
Feel the energy while dining in a casual and rustic 6700-square-foot setting. Dine at natural reclaimed wood tables with seating for 175, surrounded by inviting darker woods, exposed brick and beams, subtle filament lighting, and accented with muted chocolate and caramel tones throughout.

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janetVIP

Dined 6 days ago

food and drinks and also service were outstanding!

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4.5

4.5 (265)

$31 to $50

American

Glenview

About the restaurant

Whether you’re grabbing a casual lunch with family on the patio, cocktails and snacks with friends in the redesigned cozy bar and lounge area or a having a special date night dinner in our hip modern dining room, The Lawn is the perfect North Shore gathering place for us all. Seven days a week, our neighborhood bar + grill takes pride in providing lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere with views of Wilmette Golf Club. Our menu has been curated to showcase local small businesses like Zier's Prime Meats, Burhops Seafood and Harrison's Poultry. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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FrannyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Always love the good, service and venue. Wonderful atmosphere.

Evanston Corner Bistro

4.4

4.4 (88)

$30 and under

American

Evanston

About the restaurant

Welcome to Evanston Corner Bistro! We are thrilled to be an integral part of the Evanston community.

Evanston Corner Bistro is an American bistro that specializes in contemporary cuisine that's not only delicious but also approachable. Our menu is a celebration of fresh, locally-sourced, and seasonally-inspired ingredients.

Our carefully curated beverage program showcases an array of locally brewed craft beers, complemented by a thoughtfully selected collection of imported beers. We also offer an assortment of unique and affordable wines, along with classic cocktails that come with their own distinctive twist.

Evanston Corner Bistro proudly stands as the third installment of LM's beloved bistro concept. Nestled on the ground floor of the historic Hilton Orrington, our bistro is designed to provide a family-friendly dining experience in the heart of Downtown Evanston.

Top review

James

Dined 4 days ago

Very nice place, excellent food, attentive service.

The Hampton Social - Skokie

4.4

4.4 (1896)

$31 to $50

American

Skokie

About the restaurant

The Hampton Social - Skokie is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, just north of Chicago. The Hampton Social offers our signature "Rosé All Day" lounge, a lively bar, outdoor seating, main dining room and private dining spaces. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

Top review

TJVIP

Dined 6 days ago

My meal was delicious! I had an enjoyable experience.

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4.4

4.4 (234)

$30 and under

American

Lake Forest

About the restaurant

Oaken is a modern, upscale American Bistro + Bar with a global influence. Enjoy all-day dining in Lake Forest with elevated burgers & salads as well as dishes with more unique, worldly flavor trends like our popular Oaken Burger, Cubano with Crispy Pork Belly, or Braised Short Rib. When it’s time for Happy Hour, the sleek lounge features a craft cocktail menu with signature herbal-infused offerings as well as an eclectic wine list and local beers. Enjoy all day drinks and dining in the contemporary dining room, the inviting 25-seat outdoor patio, or order take-out or delivery. Branch out from your ordinary routine and unearth Oaken!

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RonaldVIP

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

We had a wonderful brunch and really enjoyed the variety and quality of the food

Bluestone

4.3

4.3 (28)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Evanston

About the restaurant

Bluestone is a Chicago-style restaurant in Evanston that offers homestyle cooking in a warm and welcoming environment. Owner John, whose obsession with golf led to the more than 250 pin flags decorating the restaurant, opened Bluestone after transitioning from commercial film production. His goal was to create a locale that was filled with friendliness and familiar faces, all while serving a variety of menu options with a hometown feel. Guests can enjoy favorites like crab cakes, or branch out and discover a new one from their wrap, soup, quesadilla or burger menus. Don't forget to try homemade specialties such as the turkey or black bean burgers, or the Bluestone signature smoked wings. There are also several thin-crust pizza options, like the pesto or BBQ chicken offerings. Whether you're just passing through or a long-time resident, Bluestone, at the corner of Central St. and Prairie Ave., is everyone's home away from home.

Top review

JeanVIP

Dined on Nov 25, 2024

Great service. Big portions with lots to choose from on the menu, no matter what you’re feeling like. Love the kale and quinoa salad.

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