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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Gurnee, IL
4.6
Exceptional(1914)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gurnee
Booked 99 times today
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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2. 15 Lakes Prime Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(191)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Antioch
Booked 11 times today
At 15 Lakes Prime Steakhouse, located in downtown Antioch, we're not just creating a restaurant; we're crafting a haven for Steak enthusiasts. Executive Chef Duane Boslet has curated a menu revolving around Prime Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Heritage Pork eclectic Small Plates. Pull up a chair at our bar and indulge into our Wines and Locally Distilled Spirits.
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3. Tikka Taproom
4.7
Exceptional(0)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Lindenhurst
Tikka Taproom is a vibrant culinary destination that brings the best of Indian fusion cuisine to the heart of our community. Designed to welcome all ages and demographics, our menu combines traditional Indian flavors with contemporary twists, offering a unique dining experience for everyone. Whether you're here for a family meal, a casual hangout with friends, or a solo culinary adventure, Tikka Taproom promises a warm, inviting atmosphere where diverse palates meet delicious innovation. Join us and discover a place where every dish tells a story, and every guest feels at home.
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4. il Carciofo
4.5
Awesome(249)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 146 times today
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.
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5. Ema - Glenview
4.7
Exceptional(600)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Glenview
Booked 212 times today
Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab. The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.
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6. RL Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(7407)
Price: Expensive
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 75 times today
RL Restaurant is a blast of fun and delight, as per the reviews. The guests love the 'wonderful vibe' and 'spectacular setting' that it offers. The place has 'classy establishment' and 'unique cocktail menu'. It's a favorite spot for 'special get together' and 'special lunch'. The 'great ambiance', 'yummy food', and 'excellent service' make it a perfect place for a fun dining experience.
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7. Aba - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(2775)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • West Loop
Booked 256 times today
Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
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8. Rose Mary
4.8
Exceptional(3401)
Price: Expensive
• Croatian • West Loop
Booked 153 times today
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.
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9. Daisies Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(318)
Price: Expensive
• American • Logan Square
Booked 83 times today
Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.
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10. Fioretta
4.7
Exceptional(966)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • West Loop
Booked 92 times today
Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.
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