Best Seasonal Restaurants in Wilmette

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1. Valley Lodge Tavern

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Wilmette

Booked 9 times today

Valley Lodge Tavern in a neighborhood tavern serving high quality food and drink to the north shore for 50 years. We serve a variety of food including burgers, ribs, steaks, and delicious salads.

2. 501 Local

4.7

Exceptional(250)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Winnetka

Booked 34 times today

501 Local is a locally owned and operated upscale casual American Bistro located in downtown Winnetka. The menu offers a combination of classic and contemporary dishes with a focus on seasonal ingredients and flavors. Our service is attentive and friendly. We are a perfect choice for catching up with an old friend over lunch, grabbing a drink with coworkers on our award-winning patio, or celebrating your occasion with family or a special someone. Make your visit to Winnetka unforgettable. Dine with us at 501 Local and add an extra layer of joy to your Home Alone pilgrimage just a half mile away!

3. Aboyer

4.7

Exceptional(629)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Winnetka

Booked 25 times today

Aboyer (ab-wah-yay), meaning, “to bark,” is a French-American brasserie as imagined by Chef Michael Lachowicz. An American-French restaurant pushing the boundaries of classic cuisine. Pulling from influences all over the world, Aboyer reconfigures classic dishes, but is still firmly planted in classic method and technique, never forgetting where we came from.Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. Aboyer requires a credit card to secure all reservations. Please note that reservations cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled booking will incur a $25 per guest cancellation fee & no-shows will be billed at a rate of $50 per guest.For private dining email events@georgetroisgroup.comAboyer is conveniently located across from the Indian Hill Metra.

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4. The Alcove- Evanston

4.7

Exceptional(536)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Evanston

Booked 10 times today

Chef Elio Romero curates an inventive American-inspired experience at Alcove Evanston, tucked under the Metra’s Davis Street stop. Taking cues from seasonal produce availability, Alcove’s menu is always evolving to guarantee freshness—check back often to stay updated on the restaurant’s culinary offerings. The Alcove is eager to host your group's event--contact Alcove management to discuss building your prix fixe menu!****Please view our menu on our website for the most updated items. Menus across other platforms are not always 100% up-to-date, as our dishes change with the seasonality of their ingredients. Please also note that the Alcove has implemented a 3% credit card service charge due to an increase in point-of-sale operating costs. We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you!****

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5. Roka Akor - Old Orchard

4.7

Exceptional(1616)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Skokie

Booked 32 times today

Roka Akor is a premier steakhouse serving the finest steak, seafood, and sushi. Renowned for our exquisite Japanese Wagyu and Certified Kobe Beef, we are part of an elite group of fewer than 40 restaurants in the U.S. — and 1 of only a few in Chicago — licensed to serve this coveted delicacy. All of our meats and vegetables are expertly grilled to perfection over an Open Flame Charcoal Robata Grill. Elevate your dining experience with our award-winning wine list, premium sake, craft cocktails, and an extensive selection of fine whiskey.

6. Spirit Elephant

4.8

Exceptional(1575)

Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Winnetka

Booked 52 times today

Award-winning, plant-based cuisine. We cater to food-lovers, not just vegans. Try one or our specialty craft cocktails (both alcoholic and zero-proof) and be sure to save room for our wildly tasty desserts. Our space has an urban, airy vibe and our expansive, beautiful bar is a great place to meet friends after work for happy hour. Feel like some air? Book your reservation on our cozy, elegant patio and add the outdoors as an enhancement to your experience. We specialize in events at our beautiful venue (indoors and out). Our goal is to give you a memorable experience every time. Come in and enjoy a meal while you do good for your health, the planet, and all its inhabitants. We hope you will eat plants, and feel beautiful.

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7. Bar Siena - North Shore

4.3

Awesome(1020)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Skokie

Booked 54 times today

Bar Siena expands to Chicago's North Shore suburbs with their most recent location at Old Orchard Mall. Located next to Nordstrom, the new restaurant boasts an 8,500-square-foot interior along with two expansive patios. Much like its West Loop sister spot, Bar Siena North Shore combines the quaint charm of trattorias in Siena, Italy, with the industrial aesthetic of Chicagoland. The restaurant, in collaboration with Top Chef Fabio Viviani, brings the flavor, flare, and energy of casual Italian-American dining to the Midwest. Whether you're joining us for brunch, lunch, pizza, or pasta, Bar Siena North Shore is perfect for birthdays, groups, romantic dinners, or a casual date. Enjoy cocktails, happy hour, dessert, and Italian food in a vibrant atmosphere, whether you're celebrating with friends at the bar or indulging in a cozy dining experience.

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8. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(8219)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 149 times today

Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights include 12-Hour Smoked Prime Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, and Wisconsin Fish Fry Friday.

9. Avli - Winnetka

4.5

Awesome(1102)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Winnetka

Booked 17 times today

Avli in suburban Winnetka has been a Chicagoland favorite since 2009 offering guests contemporary and classic Greek small plates, mains, and desserts as well as approachable Greek wines and inventive cocktails.Open daily for brunch, lunch, and dinner, we look forward to having you in to experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Meraki (passion) and Kefi (joy) in the main dining room and seasonal outdoor patio!To inquire about an event, please contact: milton@avli.us

10. Libertad

4.8

Exceptional(3210)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Skokie

Booked 23 times today

Libertad is a casual, chef-driven neighborhood restaurant featuring Latin American inspired cuisine.Executive Chef Mark Mendez, whose experience includes Chicago’s most notable restaurants, pairs bold and exciting flavors for a seasonal menu of small plates ideal for sharing and experiencing the diverse mosaic of the countries that make up Latin America.Noted mixologist Ziyad Asrar has put together a fun and creative cocktail menu while Sommelier Shebnem Ince compiled a succinct wine list that complements the menu with by the glass and bottle selections.You'll quickly find that Libertad personifies the true neighborhood restaurant - a place you want and can dine at all the time because it's welcoming, relaxing and offers a menu so good it's hard to choose. The answer to that dilemma? Visit often.

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Susanne
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing meal for a party of 7. Wonderful food and cocktails and wine. Highly recommend.
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The Alcove- EvanstonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Evanston
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4.7
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RenayVIP
Chicago / Illinois •105 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
My nicoise salad was very good. My friend ordered the salmon poke bowl. It really was small & high priced for the size. Our waiter was very nice. The only negative, it was cold in the restaurant.
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501 LocalPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Winnetka
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4.7
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CharlesVIP
Chicago / Illinois •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We enjoyed a wonderful anniversary dinner, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Cheers!
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AboyerPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Winnetka
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4.7
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Sara
New York City •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Sushi was pretty good, but the salad was very oily and too salty. The soup really had no flavor at all. Service is always very good there.
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Roka Akor - Old OrchardPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Skokie
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4.7
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Timothy
New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Great spot with above average food. The salads were great, the French onion was very average, the ambience was cool. I would definitely go back but wish they can improve on the soup a bit.
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Valley Lodge TavernPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Wilmette
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4.5

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. Valley Lodge Tavern

2. 501 Local

3. Aboyer

4. The Alcove- Evanston

5. Roka Akor - Old Orchard

6. Spirit Elephant

7. Bar Siena - North Shore

8. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

9. Avli - Winnetka

10. Libertad

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