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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Southwest Suburbs

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Southwest 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!

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Cut 158 Chophouse

4.8

4.8 (1257)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Joliet

About the restaurant

CUT 158 Chophouse est 2019 with a bold vision – to embody the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse. We keep this tradition alive, but with a modern, sleek twist, bringing you an unparalleled experience every time you dine. Top quality meats grilled to perfection, delivering the most amazing flavors.

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Mary Ellen

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Wonderful dinner with friends! Excellent service!

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Filet Mignon Sliders (2)

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Grilled Filet Mignon

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - New Lenox, IL

4.7

4.7 (5088)

$30 and under

American

Mokena

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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Karen

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food and service. Our waitress was outstanding. Brought dessert home and it was excellent.

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Sweet Chili Calamari

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Junior Filet Medallions

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Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 2pm

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4.7

4.7 (1597)

$30 and under

Italian

Lemont

About the restaurant

Proper Attire Required

Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available. We do have some special procedures that we must follow to ensure the safety of all customers and staff
- Masks must be worn at all times, except those who are fully vaccinated. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated.
- OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests, but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability. Adding outside seating or patio to your notes when making a reservation does not guarantee patio seating.
- If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.

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Kathleen

Dined 6 days ago

Because we were on a schedule to get to a performance, we ordered only drinks and entrees. Both were excellent. They make a good Negroni cocktail. Wine by the glass is a bit pricey but good quality. The Chilean sea bass special was the rave of the table. The veal parmigiana was a hit and large enough for a leftover dinner. Same is true of the eggplant parmigiana. Wait staff are attentive and professional. Our server facilitated our timing and we were able to comfortably make it to our 7 pm performance in town. Ambiance is very pleasant. Complimentary valet parking. Restaurant has an upscale feel but also a warm and friendly atmosphere. We are looking forward to going back for a more leisurely dinner to include appetizers and desserts!

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The Reserve Steakhouse - Harrah's Joliet

4.6

4.6 (1536)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Joliet

About the restaurant

The Reserve Steakhouse is located at Harrah’s Joliet Hotel & Casino, located just blocks away from Joliet’s historic Rialto Square Theater, Joliet Historical Museum, Jacob Henry Mansion and Joliet Union Station. The Reserve Steakhouse is an exceptional dining experience for birthdays, anniversaries, and any special occasions.
The Reserve Steakhouse serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime Rib is a Reserve specialty; served on Friday and Saturday evenings, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with spices. Our signature steaks are hand cut by Chef Tony Florek and his team. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood such as the Reserve Salmon, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. The Reserve also has a seasonal menu featuring the seasons best choices of appetizers and dinners. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Reserve Steakhouse.

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JAMESVIP

Dined 5 days ago

It is an old school steakhouse with a modern twist. Starting with a great cocktail & wine selection and ending with delicious desserts. The Reserve has high quality steaks prepared exactly to your liking, excellent shared sides. Yes, it’s a casino steakhouse, but it is by far, my favorite. You can never go wrong here.

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Boneless Ribeye

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Reserve Filet Mignon

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4.6

4.6 (2131)

$30 and under

American

Lockport

About the restaurant

Upscale Casual Eatery offering an American Menu all Day, craft cocktails and daily drink specials.

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DanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The red wine braised short rib and crab crusted sea bass specials were to die for. What a fantastic surprise for a holiday dinner. The cheesecake was nothing short of spectacular. Whoever does the beautiful Christmas decorations should get a raise.

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Baked French Onion

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Pork Tenderloin

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Mr. Benny's Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (736)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Mokena

About the restaurant

Steak and Seafood serving Prime and Black Angus and wild species of seafood
South African and Australian cold water lobster tails along with wild Alaskan salmon and Canadian fresh water walleye and lake perch. Along with other Mr Benny"s specialties.

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Gwendolyn

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

Whenever I’m in town during my birthday month, Mr. Benny’s is always where I want to dine with my family. Elegance, free parking, excellent food, friendly wait staff, logistically nearby; all WITHOUT having to travel to downtown Chicago!

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Primal Cut Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (3210)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

WE WILL BE CLOSED JAN 1- JAN 3

ALL PARTIES OVER 4 MUST CALL
15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD FOR RESERVATIONS ALL GUEST MUST BE PRESENT TO BE SEATED- NO EXCEPTIONS
2 HOUR SEATINGS
RESEVATION RECOMMENDED
PLEASE REMEMBER ALL CHILDREN AND INFANTS COUNT AS A SEAT
3.5% Service Charge on all credit and debit Cards
18% GRAT ON ALL PARTIES UNDER 6 PEOPLE.
20% GRAT. ON ALL PARTIES OVER 6 PEOPLE
WE WILL BE CLOSED JANUARY 1st thru JANUARY 3rd

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Pam

Dined 4 days ago

We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner. The steaks were excellent and the service was outstanding! Our server's name was Trisha and she was so nice and attentive, took pictures of us and even purchased our dessert out of her own pocket! This was our first time dining there and we would recommend checking it out!

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Twin Lobster Tails

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Jen's Guesthouse

4.6

4.6 (2505)

$31 to $50

American

Willow Springs

About the restaurant

Jen's is a very unique location, offering seasonal menus, private events, & a beautiful double layer outdoor patio with a breathtaking view. We offer everything from steaks & seafood to pastas & brunches. Book your next private event with us or join us for a relaxing evening out!

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BruceVIP

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Festive dinner with family Great food, wonderful service and festive decorations made for a memorable Christmas Eve dinner

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Goat & Vine Restaurant + Winery

4.6

4.6 (1424)

$30 and under

American

Bolingbrook

About the restaurant

Goat and Vine Restaurant and Winery is and upscale casual dining experience that the whole family can enjoy. If you are out for business, a romantic evening, or just stopping in for one of our many varietals of private label wines, Goat and Vine is an experience unlike any other. We are located in Bolingbrook off of Remington Blvd and have fun and exciting food choices to pair with our outstanding wine selections.

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Katie

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Kimberly was great! She was very patient and kind with our family!

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Baked Goat Cheese

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Goat Cheese Bites

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Texas de Brazil - Orland Park

4.5

4.5 (1840)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Orland Park

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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Ebony

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Meats were good and seasoned well mashed potatoes were great ....

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