Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Southwest Suburbs

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance 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!

Frankie's Since 1988

4.8

4.8 (3741)

$30 and under

Italian

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. We renovated AND re-branded almost one year ago in May of 2023. We created a NEW CONCEPT we call MODERN CASUAL CHIC...The new name is Frankie's Since 1988 as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago.

No longer a fine dining white tablecloth restaurant. Our new vibe is energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails homemade pastas, authentic Southern Italian style pizzas (from our new Marra Forni oven) and most popular dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Alaskan wild king salmon, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others.

Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 15 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

Top review

Dan

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food, service, and drinks. Highly recommend.

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4.8

4.8 (427)

$30 and under

American

Joliet

About the restaurant

Juliet's Tavern located in historic Joliet, Illinois, featuring the best in American dining as well as a full bar. Quality selection of craft beers, wines by the glass and specialty cocktails coupled with classic American fare. Ask us about our private event space!

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MichelleVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Nice casual Christmas Eve experience with family. The food and services were great!

Public Landing

4.6

4.6 (2125)

$30 and under

American

Lockport

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Michelle

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent service! Nicole was a phenomenal server. The pot roast was delicious and a very generous portion! We’ve been here a few times, but celebrating our anniversary today was my favorite.

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Cut 158 Chophouse

4.8

4.8 (1250)

$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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Kathy

Dined 3 days ago

It was fantastic. We will be back.we have been there before

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Popular dish

Tomahawk Steak

Popular dish

Filet Mignon Sliders (2)

Popular dish

Grilled Filet Mignon

Mr. Benny's Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (735)

$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.

Top review

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!

Osteria Ottimo

4.9

4.9 (2618)

$30 and under

Italian

Orland Park

About the restaurant

You’ve never tasted Italian food like this before. Pasta made by hand every morning; fruits and vegetables sourced from a local farmer - just for us; fresh fish flown in daily and our meats aged to mouth-watering perfection. We have taken old school Italian and added a modern twist.

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Sue

Dined 3 days ago

Great atmosphere , good service and fantastic food!

Jen's Guesthouse

4.6

4.6 (2496)

$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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MimiVIP

Dined 2 days ago

What a perfect way to spend Christmas Eve with close friends. This is one of our favorite restaurants. It is always perfect.

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Seasons 52 - Orland Park

4.7

4.7 (194)

$31 to $50

American

Orland Park

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a comfortable and stylish fresh grill and wine bar offering a refreshingly balanced approach to dining where guests are free to enjoy, knowing any choice they make is one they'll feel good about. The menu changes with the season to feature ingredients at their peak, from whole produce that arrives and is kept 100% fresh, never frozen, to carefully sourced meats and pristine seafood. Entrées are oak-fire grilled or brick oven-roasted, without a fryer in sight, to be flavorful and naturally lighter, and the Wine Bar pours 52 world-class wines by glass and signature cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily, happy hour Monday - Thursday.

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VenitaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience all around. The food/drink was delish, our server Patrick was super attentive and the entire staff was professional and friendly. Will definitely visit often.

Lou Malnati's - Tinley Park

4.7

4.7 (43)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

Whether you’re a seasoned Chicago pizza fanatic or you’ve been eager to try, you don’t need to leave the south suburb of Tinley Park to get the best. Lou Malnati’s is dishing out legendary deep dish in a cozy, inviting space, with a full bar, lovely outdoor patio and private room for up to 80 guests. Whether you stop by after a day at Centennial Park, a round of golf or shopping in nearby Orland Park, it’s the perfect spot to refuel. Experience Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years, with family recipes and high-quality ingredients that you just don’t find everywhere.

Top review

TomVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Awesome service and great pizza! A+ overall experience for the whole family.

Vinny's Clam Bar

4.7

4.7 (602)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

WHETHER IT'S DROWNING IN BUTTER OR GLAZED IN TOMATO SAUCE, UNCLE VINNY WANTS EVERY GUEST TO ENJOY OUR FAMILY RECIPES THE ITALIAN WAY: ONE HAND TO EAT, TWO HANDS TO SPEAK.

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Linda

Dined 2 days ago

The food was excellent and the service even better. Becky our waitress was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, very pleasant and attended to every detail.

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