Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in South Suburbs

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in South Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bella Mia

4.8

4.8 (2271)

$30 and under

Italian

Midlothian

About the restaurant

From the Italian Specialties to the Steaks and Chops Bella Mia is sure to put a smile on your face. That downtown feel right here in the Suburbs!

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David

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

We have been coming here for over 15 years and the food is always outstanding. Sometimes the servers are a little bit too busy to be attentive, but that’s a very minor issue and does not at all subtract from the dining experience.

The Barrel Club

4.7

4.7 (2224)

$30 and under

American

Oak Lawn

About the restaurant

"The Barrel Club invites you to experience a fine collection of spirits in a comfortable yet classy atmosphere to compliment our mouth-watering menu - an experience you are sure to enjoy"

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BritB

Dined 4 days ago

Highly recommend! The brunch was delicious. French toast, chicken and waffles, creole salmon, hash browns..all so good. The host was great, he went above and beyond to help us get seated together. Much appreciated

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Experience

Brunch

Krapil's Steakhouse & Patio

4.6

4.6 (23)

$31 to $50

Steak

Worth

About the restaurant

Krapil's the Great Steak, a Worth, Illinois staple, serves sumptuous steaks and other classic American fare. It is simply a suburban oasis. An unexpected serene outpost that transports you away from the city hustle and bustle to an old school Northwoods supper club surrounded by giant pine trees. The food is classic supper club fare with some modern twists. The Prime Rib dinner and The Fish fry are staples that will not disappoint. The menu is rounded out with steakhouse specialties and is supplemented by a hospitality level you more commonly found in a downtown restaurant

Krapil's also has the premier patio n the south side with live music on the weekends. There are plenty of private event opportunities available both inside and outside and Krapils has menus to accommodate every occasion and budget.

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Bryan

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Great suburban Northwoods Steakhouse. Service was excellent. Outdoor patio will be excellent during the summer months.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL

4.4

4.4 (6411)

$30 and under

American

Oak Lawn

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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CharisaGVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The service and waitress was great

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4.4

4.4 (216)

$31 to $50

American

Evergreen Park

About the restaurant

Toast It Iz is located near a retail complex in the wealthy Evergreen Park neighborhood. Toast It IZ combines the heart and soul of Southern and Creole-inspired cuisine with a dash of the downtown atmosphere. You may thank the restaurant's breakfast and brunch menu for establishing an enduring dining memory with dishes like gumbo grits and fried catfish, banana pudding waffles, lollipop lamb chops, pancakes it iz!, and mimosa towers.

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Deanna

Dined 4 days ago

Toast it iz is a total vibe 100/10 do recommend‼️. My 2nd time but my advice book in advance I love it friendly service drinks good food great‼️

Bea’s Kitchen & Kocktails

4.3

4.3 (112)

$30 and under

American

Richton Park

About the restaurant

Bea's K&K ''Where every flavor tells a story! Good food in a Friendly Place. True ingredients, true flavors, true passion, a taste you’ll always remember''...... Brunch, Soul Food, Fine Dining Restaurant and Amazing Kocktails

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Melissa

Dined 3 days ago

Food was excellent, service was great, and overall it was a wonderful experience.

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Experience

R&B Brunch Buffet Sunday - $34.99/per person

Paisans Pizza - Oak Lawn

4.3

4.3 (30)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Oak Lawn

About the restaurant

Paisans is an Italian word for friends, but to us, it also means family. Family has always been at the center of Paisans’ beginning and the driving force behind its success. Paisans Pizza was started by Luigi, an immigrant to the United States, in 1985. In a small corner store in Cicero, Illinois, Luigi started making pizzas out of a household kitchen oven. Shortly after, Luigi was joined by his son Pete, fulfilling orders one at a time using hand-written tickets hanging from clothespins in their tiny kitchen.

Pete spent the next 30 years expanding the business, while also refining the Paisans brand and menu. He did this while always remembering what got us here: our famous pizza and award-winning wings.

Staying true to the idea of family, Pete brought in his boys to help him take the Paisans concept to the next level. Mentoring his sons in their new roles, Pete involves them in every aspect of the restaurant business.

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AliciaVIP

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Good food and good service. We were grateful to find a restaurant open on Christmas Day. Christmas Day was Wednesday and their Wednesday specials were $9.99 drinks and $12.99 pasta. I had the baked ziti off the $12.99 pasta menu. My husband had chicken Vesuvio. The food had really good flavor. We were also offered a salad with our meal for an extra dollar. The quality of salad was very good. I had the balsamic vinaigrette dressing. I ate every drop of the salad. As an appetizer, we had calamari. Again very good we will definitely come back.

Hooters Oak Lawn

4.1

4.1 (735)

$30 and under

American

Oak Lawn

About the restaurant

Hooters is the place to be for great seafood, signature burgers and sandwiches, specialty salads, ice cold beer, a full liquor bar and of course, our world famous chicken wings served up in one of our signature sauces. With a casual, upbeat atmosphere, and plenty of HD TV’s, you’ll have a front row seat to all the games. Hooters, the original wing joint.

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andrea

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

The food was good and the drink was very good . The drink was well put together .

Red Star Kitchen + Bar

4.0

4 (186)

$30 and under

American

Matteson

About the restaurant

Welcome to Red Star Kitchen + Bar, where culinary artistry meets vibrant ambiance in a celebration of flavor and style. Nestled in the heart of Matteson, our restaurant invites you on a journey of gastronomic delight, blending modern sophistication with the warmth of a welcoming neighborhood gem.

Step into Red Star and be captivated by the contemporary design, where rich red hues and ambient lighting create an inviting atmosphere that effortlessly transitions from intimate dinners to lively gatherings. Our chic and comfortable setting sets the stage for a dining experience that goes beyond the ordinary.

Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner for two, a lively night out with friends, or a venue for a special celebration, Red Star Kitchen + Bar invites you to indulge in an experience where passion for food and a commitment to excellence converge. Reserve your table today and embark on a culinary journey that transcends the ordinary, only at Red Star.

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Kristen

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

The food was really good. And the drinks were amazing

The Rhoyal Bistro Live

3.8

3.8 (359)

$31 to $50

American

Calumet City

About the restaurant

The Rhoyal Bistro Live is south suburban Chicago's hottest all-new upscale casual dining experience and live entertainment venue. The Rhoyal Bistro Live features:

house made fusion recipes ready to tantalize your taste buds,
crafted specialty cocktails,
a hand selected wine list,
mimosa brunches,
private & semi-private spaces
and live music.

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Brian

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

This is a very nice place to eat with a great atmosphere staff is always polite

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