Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Blue Island

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Lawn

Booked 84 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.

2. Toast It IZ

4.5

Awesome(203)

Price: Expensive

• American • Evergreen Park

Booked 17 times today

Toast It Iz is located near a retail complex in the wealthy Evergreen Park neighborhood. Toast It IZ combines the heart and soul of Southern and Creole-inspired cuisine with a dash of the downtown atmosphere. You may thank the restaurant's breakfast and brunch menu for establishing an enduring dining memory with dishes like gumbo grits and fried catfish, banana pudding waffles, lollipop lamb chops, pancakes it iz!, and mimosa towers.

3. Ken's on Western

4.7

Exceptional(421)

Price: Moderate

• American • Burbank

Booked 6 times today

Ken's on Western is a cozy, intimate spot that's perfect for special occasions. Known for its classic favorites and nostalgic atmosphere, it's a place where family and friends gather for great food and service. Reviewers rave about the excellent food and service, and the fact that it's a great neighborhood spot makes it ideal for special events. Plus, the live music adds an extra touch of fun!

4. Bella Mia

4.8

Exceptional(2223)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midlothian

Booked 10 times today

Bella Mia is a top pick for special occasions, as described by guests in their reviews. Many guests have celebrated anniversaries and birthdays there, praising the restaurant's warm ambiance and excellent service. The food, from Italian specialties to steaks and chops, is also highly rated. The staff goes the extra mile to make every visit special, even placing a taller candle on the table to signify special occasions.

5. Maple Tree Inn

4.8

Exceptional(4585)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Homewood

Booked 13 times today

Maple Tree Inn was awarded the very prestigious honor of being named in the Top 50 Southern Restaurants In America by OpenTable in 2018. We are proud to announce that the Maple Tree Inn has permanently relocated to Homewood, IL. We have maintained almost 100% of our staff and they have made the move with us. We are still committed to the art of Cajun/Creole cooking & maintaining our status as the first and longest-running Cajun/Creole restaurant in Chicagoland. We are featuring a menu of our signature dishes including our Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, Country Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, and many more! We have boutique wines on draft, signature hand crafted cocktails, and an impressive craft beer list. Our hand crafted, premium cocktail menu highlights the very best of our repertoire. We look forward to hosting you & providing you with all the comforts of New Orleans, just a little closer to home.

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6. Primal Cut Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(3182)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tinley Park

Booked 34 times today

WE WILL BE CLOSED JAN 1- JAN 3ALL PARTIES OVER 4 MUST CALL15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD FOR RESERVATIONS ALL GUEST MUST BE PRESENT TO BE SEATED- NO EXCEPTIONS2 HOUR SEATINGSRESEVATION RECOMMENDEDPLEASE REMEMBER ALL CHILDREN AND INFANTS COUNT AS A SEAT3.5% Service Charge on all credit and debit Cards18% GRAT ON ALL PARTIES UNDER 6 PEOPLE. 20% GRAT. ON ALL PARTIES OVER 6 PEOPLEWE WILL BE CLOSED JANUARY 1st thru JANUARY 3rd

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7. Seasons 52 - Orland Park

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4.7

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• American • Orland Park

Booked 100 times today

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.

8. Vinny's Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(575)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Tinley Park

Booked 20 times today

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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9. Texas de Brazil - Orland Park

4.6

Exceptional(1806)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Orland Park

Booked 42 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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10. Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(1225)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Lawn

Booked 10 times today

For outstanding Italian cuisine, look no further than Palermo's 95th. This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone, the family tradition still continues thru their sons, Anthony and William. Sherman Kaplen of WBBM radio says, "Palermo's 95th is a true diamond among the southwest side Italian restaurants!" The grilled shrimp and calamari and the 8-finger cavetelli are outstanding. Plus check out their extensive wine and martini list. Featured on WTTW Check Please!

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Beth
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a FANTASTIC experience at the Walnut Room! The room is magical and we were visited by fairy princesses. Everyone enjoyed their food and the service was great! Everything was perfect! Our visit this year was much approved upon to last year. Maybe it just was too busy at the time. It's always very special!
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The Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.7
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John
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We have been patronizing this restaurant many years. The food is excellent and very reasonable. I do notice that when it is crowded there isn’t enough help to keep up with the volume of orders and service. They should increase the number of servers and especially the bar tending staff. Our waiter Joey was very attentive. I believe that he was waiting on more tables than he should have. The upper management should look into increasing staff or implement more efficiencies.
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Bella MiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midlothian
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4.8
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Cynthia
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
My waiter was amazing! Very knowledgeable and attentive. I wish I had gotten his name so that we can request to sit in his section.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn
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4.4
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OpenTable Dinervip
Chicago / Illinois •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
As always we had a very nice time at Ken’s tonight the service was perfect and the food was delicious and as always Jackie was amazing behind the bar
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Ken's on WesternPrice: Moderate• American• Burbank
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4.7
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Tara
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
A vibe nice need to be bigger and more room overall great I hear she’s expanding so glad for her
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Toast It IZPrice: Expensive• American• Evergreen Park
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4.5

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL

2. Toast It IZ

3. Ken's on Western

4. Bella Mia

5. Maple Tree Inn

6. Primal Cut Steakhouse

7. Seasons 52 - Orland Park

8. Vinny's Clam Bar

9. Texas de Brazil - Orland Park

10. Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

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