Best Restaurants for Foodies in Downers Grove

14 restaurants available nearby

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1. Alter Brewing + Kitchen- Oak Brook

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Oak Brook

Booked 22 times today

Highlights: Modern design meets brewery chic in our spacious new restaurant. Dazzling chandeliers, a goreous mural, and a beautiful view of the solera are sure to elevate your dining experience.Outdoor Patio: expansive outdoor seating with exterior solera room sightlines gives a whole new meaning to al fresco dining.Full Service: While our beer is certainly the front man of this band, the supporting musicians are excellent players! A full-service kitchen, wine, and spirit program allows not just beer lovers but all to enjoy our carefully curated offerings. Whether you come for the beer, food, wine or spirits we know you’ll stay and come back because of the great times you’ll have.

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2. Chama Gaucha - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(4875)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Downers Grove

Booked 88 times today

Welcome to Chama Gaucha – where the ultimate dining experience awaits! Indulge your senses in a culinary journey like no other, as we offer an authentic taste of Brazil with our prime cut meats and unwavering commitment to superior service. Our expert gauchos skillfully carve an array of succulent, mouthwatering cuts right at your table, allowing you to savor the flavors and tenderness with every bite.But it's not just the extraordinary dishes that set us apart; it's the service that elevates your visit to unforgettable heights. Our attentive and knowledgeable staff are committed to ensuring that every moment of your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a night out with friends, or simply seeking an extraordinary meal, Chama Gaucha promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights.

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3. Roka Akor - Oak Brook

4.7

Exceptional(2187)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Oak Brook

Booked 64 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. 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.

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4. Neat Kitchen + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(830)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westmont

Booked 16 times today

Neat Kitchen + Bar is a foodie's paradise with its diverse menu that features distinctly New American dishes like poutine and short rib. The restaurant has a modern and hip vibe, making it a favorite spot for families, groups of friends, and colleagues. As the reviews affirm, the food is 'outstanding', 'fantastic', and 'delicious', with excellent service to match. They even have a special menu during restaurant week!

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5. Seasons 52 - Oak Brook

4.7

Exceptional(8792)

Price: Expensive

• American • Oak Brook

Booked 75 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

6. Glen Prairie

4.4

Awesome(1739)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Glen Ellyn

Booked 4 times today

With the intent to respect the environment and promote environmentally sustainable practices, Glen Prairie Fine Food & Drink (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.), is a local farm sourced fine dining restaurant with contemporary American cuisine. The cuisine emphasizes hearty meat, pasta and seasonal dishes utilizing meats, poultry and produce farmed locally or from across the country from farms practicing sustainable farming methods and celebrates the joys of artisanal cooking. Even the takeout containers are compostable and made from sugarcane rather than petroleum based plastics. Glen Prairie’s menu is designed to emphasize seasonal ingredients to showcase a variety of American flavors. The restaurant team shops local farmers' markets several times a week to source fresh ingredients.

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7. Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn

4.9

Exceptional(338)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Glen Ellyn

Welcome to our classroom! Waterleaf, located in College of DuPage’s Culinary & Hospitality Center, is a dining experience that offers real-life training to Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts, and Hospitality students. Patrons will enjoy menus utilizing fresh regional and seasonal ingredients prepared by Culinary & Pastry students as well as attentive service from our student servers.Limited seating is available at each event and reservations are required. Reservations may be made until an event is sold out. For parties of 6 or more, please call us directly at 630-942-2284.

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8. Five O Four Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(94)

Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Glen Ellyn

Booked 3 times today

Chef Cristian Orozco combines seasonal ingredients with international flavors. The menu draws upon both tradition and invention. Though the cooking does flaunt luxury ingredients, the heart of the plate is still traditional with a modern twist. 504 kitchen’s purpose is to make sure every guest has a unique dining experience paired with seasonal handcrafted cocktails.

9. CHE FiGATA

4.3

Awesome(923)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Naperville

Booked 6 times today

In Italy, Che Figata means you’ve just discovered something awesome. In Naperville, Che Figata is serving the freshest ingredients prepared simply and authentically: From house-made pastas, wood-fired meats and Mediterranean seafood, to the open-grill kitchen and warm modern atmosphere, Che Figata is a feast for the senses.Complimented by our Wine Spectator Award-winning selections of Italian imports, we pride ourselves in bringing robust flavors authentically prepared, and ingredients that are imported, sourced locally or grown in our very own Chef's Garden. Elevate your weekend mornings with our unparalleled Italian brunch, where each dish is a celebration of hand-crafted flavor and tradition. Indulge in a tantalizing fusion of classic tastes and inventive twists, all on one amazing menu. See you soon!

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10. Fogo de Chao - Naperville

4.6

Exceptional(2609)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Naperville

Booked 84 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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Sue
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food is exceptional. I especially like the flatbread.
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Seasons 52 - Oak BrookPrice: Expensive• American• Oak Brook
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4.7
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Ron
Hawaii •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Haven’t been there in over six years and still one of our favorites! Very nice experience and decided to try something different and go at the open on a Sunday afternoon. Everything was as good as we remember.
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Chama Gaucha - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Steak• Downers Grove
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4.7
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David
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food good. Service good. Kind of too loud. Difficult to have a conversation.
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Alter Brewing + Kitchen- Oak BrookPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Oak Brook
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4.5
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Joie
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My boyfriend and I decided to try a new restaurant together. We usually eat casually and this was our first fancy dinner (we are broke college students). There was a short wait because they were busy that day, though we did have a reservation. I didn’t mind the wait, and our waitress was so quiet and patient with us. They luckily had a meat deal, and we got to try a variety of cuts for a decent price! The meats were delicious, unfortunately the sushi we got wasn’t as delicious as the meats were. Tender meat, seasoned well, and dipping sauces really complimented the meat well. Definitely will come here again!
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Roka Akor - Oak BrookPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Oak Brook
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4.7
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CarolVIP
Chicago / Illinois •143 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
We started with the French Onion Soup, and it hit the spot! I had the Caprese Chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. I really enjoyed the taste of this sandwich, and the fries were delicious. My husband had the BYOB - he had a burger with fries! Large and delicious. We shared a bottle of Malbec wine. Jeff B. took fantastic care of us! He is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We will definitely ask for him again. THANKS Jeff!
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Neat Kitchen + BarPrice: Moderate• American• Westmont
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4.7

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Alter Brewing + Kitchen- Oak Brook

2. Chama Gaucha - Chicago

3. Roka Akor - Oak Brook

4. Neat Kitchen + Bar

5. Seasons 52 - Oak Brook

6. Glen Prairie

7. Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn

8. Five O Four Kitchen

9. CHE FiGATA

10. Fogo de Chao - Naperville

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