Best Cozy Restaurants in Wilmette

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1. Valley Lodge Tavern

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Wilmette

Booked 16 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.

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2. Bar Siena - North Shore

4.2

Awesome(986)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Skokie

Booked 85 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.

3. Jilly's Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(665)

Price: Expensive

• French • Evanston

Booked 11 times today

Located just outside the city of Chicago, Jilly's Café has been called a "North Shore Treasure" by Zagat's 2002 restaurant survey. Our French Countryside decor, handpicked flowers, and friendly wait staff make for an intimate and cozy atmosphere suitable for all kinds of occasions(NOW PATIO AVAILABLE,ASK FOR HOURS). Here authentic French food is served with an American twist making for enough dishes to keep our specials changing daily. We offer a Sunday brunch that carefully combines a traditional American brunch with French flavors, while champagne effortlessly flows throughout the course of the meal. Jilly's is available for private parties, and reservations are strongly recommended.

4. Aboyer

4.7

Exceptional(598)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Winnetka

Booked 15 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.

5. Spirit Elephant

4.8

Exceptional(1544)

Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Winnetka

Booked 44 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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6. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(8133)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 109 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.

7. The Hampton Social - Skokie

4.4

Awesome(1868)

Price: Expensive

• American • Skokie

Booked 69 times today

The Hampton Social - Skokie is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, just north of Chicago. The Hampton Social offers our signature "Rosé All Day" lounge, a lively bar, outdoor seating, main dining room and private dining spaces. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

8. The Lawn

4.3

Awesome(259)

Price: Expensive

• American • Glenview

Booked 6 times today

The Lawn is described as a cozy place where you can enjoy a casual lunch on the patio or snacks with friends in the redesigned bar and lounge area. Reviewers highlight the 'lovely setting overlooking the golf course', the 'beautiful patio', and the 'super cool' indoor setting. The atmosphere is consistently described as relaxed, casual, and classy. The staff is consistently praised for being 'terrific', 'friendly', and 'helpful'.

9. Tapas Barcelona

4.7

Exceptional(644)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Evanston

Booked 25 times today

Dine on traditional Spanish cuisine at Tapas Barcelona. Located 1615 Chicago Ave, north suburb of Evanston and just south of Northwestern University, this restaurant offers casual comfort and a friendly setting for dining out. Tapas Barcelona has various dishes on the menu, such as baked snails and pizza topped with spinach and goat cheese. It also serves seafood and vegetarian entrées. Tapas Barcelona has a full bar that offers guests various drinks, including Spanish selections of wine. Its atmosphere is ideal for meeting up with an old friend for lunch or having dinner with the family. This restaurant welcomes reservations and provides take-out services.

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10. The Geodesic Domes at Hackney's on Harms

4.8

Exceptional(272)

Price: Moderate

• American • Skokie

Booked 17 times today

We are thrilled to announce the geodesic domes at Hackneys on Harms are open and ready for your perfect holiday gathering. There is a $10 fee to dine in the domes outside. No reservations for indoor seating.Hackney's is a classic American restaurant that serves authentic American food like burgers and fries, and has been a popular spot in Chicago since the Prohibition Era. Of all the amazing dishes here, one of the most popular is the Hackney Burger. This is a half-pound grilled burger served on two slices of rye bread, and is one of the reasons Hackney's has become so famous. Another delicious dish that stands out from the crowd includes Hackney's Original French Fried Onions. The french fried onions have placed in the top three onions rings in the country consistently, despite not even being rings! If you want to experience authentic classic American cuisine at a restaurant that's been serving America for 76 years, Hackney's is the place to go.

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julie
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I have been wanting to go here for a long time. Had Thanksgiving dinner. Everything was amazing! From my cranberry cinnamon gimlet to the amazing truffle at the end. It was served family style and it did not disappoint. The turkey was juicy and the pork cooked just perfectly. The sweet potato gratin was my favorite. I have left overs to enjoy today. The service was friendly and warm. Everyone around us was enjoying themselves and the ambiance delightful. A stellar performance!
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AboyerPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Winnetka
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4.7
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Susanvip
Dallas - Fort Worth •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great vegan food! I was amazed at the flavors they could get with vegan ingredients! Excellent service!
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Spirit ElephantPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Winnetka
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4.8
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Ramy
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This is my favorite Bar Siena location. It is ideally located in the mall, so there is a lot of parking. The entire restaurant is spacious and comfortable. The food and drinks are wonderful. Tracy, who is one of the managers, made our group of four feel very welcome.
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Bar Siena - North ShorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Skokie
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4.2
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Maggie
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We love this place, and when in town, try to get back to it. Always great food, lovely and friendly service. What else can we say?
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Jilly's CafePrice: Expensive• French• Evanston
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4.6
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Herbvip
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A very pleasant evening. Food and service absolutely met expectations, and even had an appetizer surprise!
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Valley Lodge TavernPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Wilmette
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4.3

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86 restaurants available nearby

1. Valley Lodge Tavern

2. Bar Siena - North Shore

3. Jilly's Cafe

4. Aboyer

5. Spirit Elephant

6. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

7. The Hampton Social - Skokie

8. The Lawn

9. Tapas Barcelona

10. The Geodesic Domes at Hackney's on Harms

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