Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Wheeling

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

4.6

Exceptional(6286)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wheeling

Booked 88 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. Saranello's

4.5

Awesome(5493)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wheeling

Booked 30 times today

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy's culture, Executive Chef Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, as well as prime steaks and fresh fish dishes to the table.Feel the energy while dining in a casual and rustic 6700-square-foot setting. Dine at natural reclaimed wood tables with seating for 175, surrounded by inviting darker woods, exposed brick and beams, subtle filament lighting, and accented with muted chocolate and caramel tones throughout.

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3. Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4.7

Exceptional(806)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wheeling

Booked 10 times today

We are entering a new age for bourbon and beer drinkers as the many different varieties are readily available for your enjoyment here at Spears. Our cocktails are prepared by our incredibly knowledgeable bartenders who know all about the process of making, mixing, and drinking your next high quality beverage. Spears has American roots where the best Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer meet and await to delight you!

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4. Wildfire - Lincolnshire

4.6

Exceptional(10251)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnshire

Booked 97 times today

Step back in time to when going out for dinner meant something really special. From the decor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for celebrating with friends or a quiet evening for two. The extensive menu features broiled steaks and chops, wood-roasted seafood and roasted meats, all prepared in an open kitchen. Signature dishes include Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon, Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Wildfire Chopped Salad and Cedar Planked Salmon. So order a signature martini or one of our many wines by the glass, then sit back and enjoy the 1940s supper club experience of Wildfire.

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5. Benihana - Wheeling, IL

4.4

Awesome(1786)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Wheeling

Booked 44 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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6. Rosebud - Deerfield

4.4

Awesome(1913)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Deerfield

Booked 40 times today

- OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability.Proper Attire RequiredWe are business casual. Thank you for not wearing tank tops, sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, gym wear, or short shorts. Dress shorts are acceptable. Please remove your hat when entering. Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available. - If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.

7. Di Pescara

4.5

Awesome(5675)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Northbrook

Booked 61 times today

A contemporary favorite on the North Shore, Di Pescara specializes in meticulously selected, seafood, hand-rolled sushi, and a satisfying range of Italian and global specialties. The setting is modern, with animated, lively dining rooms, private party rooms, and an intimate, well-stocked bar. Chef-Partner Francis Brennan brings a modern approach to traditional dishes with results such as Ginger BBQ Salmon, Oven Roasted Fish, and house made Gnocchi. With both innovative specials and small bite desserts, Di Pescara will satisfy all appetites any day of the week. Open for lunch and dinner daily, we offer convenient carryout and boast 3 private dining rooms seating 14 to 140 people.

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8. Boston Fish Market - Wheeling

4.3

Awesome(1174)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Wheeling

Booked 12 times today

Boston Fish Market’s menu features only the freshest seafood available. In addition to serving great food, Boston Fish Market processes hundreds of thousands of pounds of fish per week for some of the nation's top food distributors.

9. Enzo and Lucia

4.8

Exceptional(1413)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Grove

Booked 25 times today

We invite you to enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal at Enzo and Lucia Ristorante. We use only fresh ingredients in our classic Italian dishes and cherished family recipes. Homemade Italian gourmet cappellacci stuffed with seasonal ingredients is the specialty at our Long Grove restaurant housed in a former and historic Victorian-style home erected in 1876.Our outdoor patio gives dining “all’aperto” a whole new meaning, bordered by colorful flowers and foliage, the soothing sound of a fountain, and relaxing background music. Live music on the weekends.

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10. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Lincolnshire

4.7

Exceptional(2876)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lincolnshire

Booked 17 times today

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story. We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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Barbaravip
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The staff at the Wheeling Cooper’s Hawk are great. So helpful with special requests. From tasting wine, then dinner and picking up wine everyone is so kind, pleasant and knowledgeable. A great experience. If you haven’t been there I would strongly suggest you go. Enjoy!
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Wheeling
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4.6
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lindavip
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Met two friends for an early dinner. Service was outstanding- especially since we lingered while catching up. We all commented on the great experience we had.
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Saranello'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wheeling
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4.5
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Carolvip
Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We always try to sit in the a booth in the bar area. Cathy is the best server and bartender. We like the food and atmosphere. We were happy to see they had a broth based soup today. I wish Wildfire would always have at least 1 broth based soup item. Cream soups don't agree with many many people. We recommend Wildfire in Lincolnshire IL
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Wildfire - LincolnshirePrice: Moderate• American• Lincolnshire
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4.6
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kimvip
Chicago / Illinois •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We started with the Brussels Sprouts and they were crispy and excellent! We all had burgers for dinner and they were cooked to perfection! The cotton Candy for dessert was a huge hit for the birthday boy!
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Spears Bourbon Burgers & BeerPrice: Moderate• American• Wheeling
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4.7
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Noelvip
Chicago / Illinois •60 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I haven’t been to Benihana in many years and it exceeded my expectations. The food and drinks were excellent and the table experience was enjoyable. Plus very attentive service from the bar to the wait staff to our table cook. I recommend Benihana over Ron of Japan.
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Benihana - Wheeling, ILPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Wheeling
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4.4

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60 restaurants available nearby

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

2. Saranello's

3. Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4. Wildfire - Lincolnshire

5. Benihana - Wheeling, IL

6. Rosebud - Deerfield

7. Di Pescara

8. Boston Fish Market - Wheeling

9. Enzo and Lucia

10. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Lincolnshire

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