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Miramar, Highwood, IL

Miramar

4.7
4.7
1758 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Miramar Bistro is a traditional French bistro and the menu is always fresh and seasonal. Service is friendly and thorough and the ambiance is exceptional. The French doors open to the sidewalk patio and lend to al fresco dining both for lunch and dinner. Miramar also books parties and banquets up to 300 people.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 433-1078
  • Website
    http://miramarbistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gabreil Viti
  • Catering
    Banquets and parties are welcome. Miramar features three private party rooms that can accommodate events up to 150 people or the entire restaurant can be booked for up to 300 people.
  • Location
    301 Waukegan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
  • Neighbourhood
    Highwood
  • Cross Street
    Highwood Ave
  • Parking details
    We offer valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings.
  • Public transit
    Metra Train is one block from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Appetizers

  • Cheese PlatterUS$14.95

    w/ grapes, apples & candied walnuts

    • Chilled ArtichokeUS$14.50

      with mustard vinaigrette

      • Crab CakeUS$15.25

        with orange and caper aioli

        • CalamariUS$16.50

          Served Crispy with Marinara Sauce

          • Escargots (Snails)US$14.25

            • Country Pate and Chicken Liver MousseUS$16.50

              • Mussels in Garlic & White Wine BrothUS$18.50

                • Smoked SalmonUS$15.50

                  w/ Traditional Garnishments

                  • Olives, Herb MarinatedUS$9.50

                    • Saucisson, Prosciutto, Parmesan Cheese & OlivesUS$15.75

                      • Chicken TendersUS$13.75

                        with pommes frites

                        Soup & Salads

                        • Onion Soup "Gratinée"US$14.50

                          • Soup du JourUS$11.75

                            • Bistro SaladUS$12.50

                              with walnut vinaigrette

                              • Salad LyonnaiseUS$15.50

                                with Poached Egg, bacon & croutons

                                • Crispy Goat CheeseUS$15.75

                                  with beets & chopped eggs

                                  • Classic CaesarUS$14.50

                                    • With Shrimp - AddUS$12.00
                                    • With Chicken - AddUS$9.95
                                    • With SteakUS$12.50
                                    • With Salmon – AddUS$12.50

                                  • Duck Confit SaladUS$21.50

                                    with apples, walnuts & blue cheese

                                    • Seared Ahi Tuna NicoiseUS$18.75

                                      with walnut vinaigrette

                                      Burgers

                                      All served with pommes frites

                                      • Miramar BurgerUS$14.50

                                        • Miramar Burger with CheeseUS$15.50

                                          • Highwood BurgerUS$16.50

                                            w/ Mushrooms, Bacon & Mozzarella

                                            Fresh Shellfish

                                            • Fresh Oysters

                                              • Half DozenUS$24.00
                                              • Full DozenUS$48.00

                                            Build Your Own Seafood Platter

                                            • Oysters

                                              • eaUS$4.00

                                            • Jumbo Shrimp

                                              • eaUS$4.00

                                            • Snow Crab Claws

                                              • eaUS$4.00

                                            • Manila Clams

                                              • eaUS$2.50

                                            Pasta

                                            • Macaroni GratinUS$20.50

                                              w/ bacon

                                              • LinguineUS$27.50

                                                w/ clams, spinach and garlic

                                                • GnocchiUS$23.95

                                                  with tomato basil sauce

                                                  Steak Frites

                                                  • Steak Classique "Maitre d'Butter"US$38.50

                                                    • Steak Blue CheeseUS$38.50

                                                      • Steak Black Peppercorn SauceUS$38.50

                                                        Fish

                                                        • Roasted Salmon and MushroomsUS$31.95

                                                          w/ horseradish sauce

                                                          • Dover Sole AlmondineUS$35.00

                                                            with french green beans

                                                            • Roasted Sea ScallopsUS$32.25

                                                              with oyster mushrooms

                                                              • Bouillabaisse (Seafood Soup)US$33.25

                                                                with pernod broth

                                                                Entrees

                                                                  Meat

                                                                  • Free Range Herb Roasted ChickenUS$29.95

                                                                    w/ mashed potatoes

                                                                    • Roasted DuckUS$32.75

                                                                      with orange sauce

                                                                      • Lamb ShankUS$34.25

                                                                        with basil whipped potatoes

                                                                        Desserts

                                                                        • Toffee PlateUS$9.50

                                                                          • ProfiterolesUS$9.50

                                                                            • Chocolate TerrineUS$9.50

                                                                              • TiramisuUS$9.50

                                                                                • Banana Bread PuddingUS$9.50

                                                                                  • Creme BruleeUS$9.50

                                                                                    • Apple TartUS$9.50

                                                                                      Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                                                      What 1,758 people are saying

                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                      4.7
                                                                                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.7Food
                                                                                      • 4.7Service
                                                                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                      • Chicago / Illinois

                                                                                        French

                                                                                      • North Suburbs

                                                                                        Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                      • North Suburbs

                                                                                        Good for special occasions

                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      Miramar offers a delightful dining experience reminiscent of a Parisian bistro with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fantastic" dishes like mussels, steak frites, and Dover sole, complemented by a warm atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy meal, Miramar consistently impresses with its "unbelievable" service.

                                                                                      1,758 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Phyllis

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                        Very noisy group with young kids - screeching, drumming , moving at dinner on Valentine’s day. Our waiter was disinterested in explaining the menu regarding substitutions where food alkergy was an issue. IIgnored us the rest of the meal. The other support staff were friendly and responsive. Roasted scallops were delicious but skimpy for the price. The bouillaibaise was not well balanced and too fishy. Goat cheese salad was good. Skipped dessert - didn’t think it would be worth it.

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                                                                                      2. Rene

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Miramar Bistro is our favorite restaurant. Most of the time we would give the restaurant all 5s. Usually everything is excellent. On this particular occasion, I ordered something I don’t usually order—the crab cake. I suspect this is a totally different type of crab cake than the type I am accustomed to. It was particularly dense and heavy… not light. And the flavor was salty and meaty. The rest of the meal was excellent … especially the escargot. The chocolate terrine was good but I suspect it contained less butter than it used to. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and still rate the restaurant very highly. The service is top notch!

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                                                                                      3. Nataliia

                                                                                        Hawaii

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        A friend brought me to this restaurant and from that moment I fell in love with the oysters and foie gras. The best in Illinois. The atmosphere of FranceA friend brought me to this restaurant and from that moment I fell in love with the oysters and foie gras. The best in Illinois. The atmosphere of France

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                                                                                      4. Gerald

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        97 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        97 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on February 4, 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        Wonderfully attentive staff and excellent skate fish for me and salad with salmon for my friend.

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                                                                                      5. Cathy Lee

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        59 reviews

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        59 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on February 3, 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Always a pleasure to dine at Miramar! It's like a quick trip to Paris (although I've never been!) via Havana (also never been!). Classic menu has exceptional variety, and the specials were amazing! Skate? Yum!

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                                                                                      6. Mike

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        89 reviews

                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                        89 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on February 3, 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        This neighborhood staple has been around forever. The location is great and there is plenty of nearby parking. The very small interior is pressed upon you as you enter - passing through a curtain at the entrance you are standing at someone else’s table literally. On to the food. Meh. My skate with lime capers had no lime and instead was bathed in a brown butter sauce over a bed of indifferent chopped vegetables. My wife’s scallops just slightly overcooked and with a few grains of sand for fiber we de not need. Her crème brûlée completely burned on top. My banana bread budding a dense rectangle reminiscent of a flavorless brownie with no banana notes leaking through. But superb fried calamari appetizer. Lightly fried. Fresh. Prompt coffee service. Attentive waiters.

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                                                                                      7. Meredith

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on January 18, 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Our food was delicious! The mussels are my favorite. I had a pomegranate martini, even though they make an amazing Mojito, and it was perfect. Great service and the perfect girls night before heading out on the town in Highwood. Highly recommend 💕

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                                                                                      8. Kim

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on January 16, 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Loved the warm crispy goat cheese salad on this cold January day. And the service was fantastic.

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                                                                                      9. Stacey

                                                                                        Tucson

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on January 11, 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        The food is consistently great. The atmosphere is as close to Paris as we can get in Highland Park. Truly worth the visit and possibly a new habit.

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                                                                                      10. Suzanne

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Chicago

                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on January 11, 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great service and delicious food. Feels like you are in an authentic Parisian cafe!

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                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                      Miramar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 433-1078.

                                                                                      Miramar is rated 4.7 stars by 1758 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      7:00 p.m.
                                                                                      Booked 11 times today

                                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                      Google Map for Miramar

                                                                                      301 Waukegan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040

                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                                        Highwood Ave
                                                                                      • Neighbourhood
                                                                                        Highwood
                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                        Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        French
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                        We offer valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings.
                                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                                        Metra Train is one block from the restaurant.
                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                        AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                                        Gabreil Viti
                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                        Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                        http://miramarbistro.com/
                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                        (847) 433-1078
                                                                                      • Catering
                                                                                        Banquets and parties are welcome. Miramar features three private party rooms that can accommodate events up to 150 people or the entire restaurant can be booked for up to 300 people.
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