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1. Indus Progressive Indian
4.7
Exceptional(169)
Price: Very Expensive
• Indian • Highland Park
Booked 28 times today
Inspired by one of the earliest civilizations in ancient history, the Indus Valley, the Indian fine dining concept will honor creating food for pleasure rather than simply sustenance, as the Indus people pioneered by being one of the first to blend and combine spices for flavoring.
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2. Cafe Dacha
4.7
Exceptional(168)
Price: Moderate
• Eastern European • Highland Park
Booked 5 times today
Eastern European kitchen features authentic, homemade dishes from Slavic nations, serves select wines and handcrafted cocktails.
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3. Disotto
4.6
Exceptional(1294)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Highwood
Booked 36 times today
Let Disotto transport you to another place & time, like visiting your Nonna's wine cellar on the Italian countryside for a homemade meal.
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4. Miramar
4.8
Exceptional(1745)
Price: Moderate
• French • Highwood
Booked 20 times today
Miramar Bistro is a super fun place to dine. Reviewers rave about the 'lovely atmosphere', 'unique decor', and 'lively outdoor table scene'. The attentive and friendly service, along with the delicious food, make it a fun spot for any occasion. Plus, the French doors open to a sidewalk patio for al fresco dining!
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5. Le Colonial - Lake Forest
4.7
Exceptional(1347)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Lake Forest
Booked 92 times today
Le Colonial in Lake Forest is a treat for anyone who loves Vietnamese cuisine. It's described as an 'escapist’s paradise' with an 'exquisite attention to detail' in a luxurious, classic and romantic setting. The reviews rave about the 'delicious', 'inventive' and 'flavorful' food, and the 'outstanding', 'attentive' service. The ambiance is consistently praised for its 'stylish', 'sophisticated', and 'elegant' decor, making it a 'fun', yet 'not stuffy' dining destination.
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6. Bluegrass
4.9
Exceptional(2580)
Price: Moderate
• American • Highland Park
Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west side of town it is a true destination dining location. Complete with a warm friendly bar and an American flare, Bluegrass blends in a little Southern influence into its repertoire. The wine and beer selections are all American, along with a full back bar, all hand selected to echo the quality of the fare. Aside from a beautiful setting, the restaurant has extraordinary food and service with a remarkable value. Check our website for details on the events during the summer, as well as our Facebook page. We have many wonderful, rotating specials therefore consult our online menu regularly.
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7. Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook
4.3
Awesome(1566)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Northbrook
Booked 39 times today
With your choice of Japanese favorites such as seafood, chicken, steak and vegetables artfully grilled on an iron plate, our phenomenal tableside cooking experience at Ron of Japan Steakhouse - Northbrook is truly an experience worth sharing.For an evening you’ll never forget - whether you’re with a group or you’re seeking a taste of something extravagant - you’re never alone. Join us at Ron of Japan to celebrate an occasion with a unifying dining experience that emphasizes the Japanese element with a uniquely familiar sense of friendship and flavor.Ron of Japan is distinguished by our highly trained chefs who put their culinary eccentricities on display while they blend their classic cooking technique into our bold flavors - giving you an invigorating and delicious teppan-grilled specialty.
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8. North Shore Bistro
4.2
Awesome(54)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Highland Park
Booked 24 times today
A fun and exciting new addition to the North Shore! Located at 250 Skokie Blvd. in Northbrook, North Shore Bistro is a mix of modern Italian Cuisine and high end handcrafted cocktails! Open until 2 AM Friday and Saturday we are bringing the night life back to Northbrook! But don't forget the food! We have all of Chef Marciano's specials that made the place so special in the past! Come in today, see all the new decor, and try an amazing meal paired with some delicious drinks or a bottle of wine from our handpicked wine list!
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9. Di Pescara
4.5
Awesome(5706)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Northbrook
Booked 67 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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10. Froggy's
4.6
Exceptional(1031)
Price: Expensive
• French • Highwood
Booked 7 times today
Froggy’s French Café has been serving Chicago’s North Shore award winning French cuisine for almost 40 years. Known for our ambiance, friendly knowledgeable service and presentation we serve the freshest seafood and vegetables and steaks. We recommend starting with a glass of wine, a bowl of French Onion Soup or escargot appetizer, and then move on to our seasonal seafood mains, fresh pastas or our classic steak and frits. Froggy’s diverse menu is geared to satisfy seafood aficionados, vegetarians and all omnivores alike. Always fresh, always French and always a fantastic dining experience. Located in Highwood, IL nestled in between Highland Park and Lake Forest, come dine with us to see why Froggy’s is known as North Shore’s hidden gem.
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  • Randy
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Service and food quality, taste was absolutely outstanding! Could use a redo on decorating with a more authentic vibe. Overall, great experience and will return!
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    Indus Progressive IndianPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Highland Park
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    4.7
  • BBk2VIP
    Chicago / Illinois •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This is such a quaint and dependable restaurant. An awesome setting with great food and attention to detail. Our server got off to a slow start, but was able to make strides by the end. Wine was not exactly at the right temperature, but our server made sure to cool both bottles down fairly quickly. Great experience!
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    Le Colonial - Lake ForestPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Lake Forest
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    4.7
  • Erika
    Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    My gawd we ordered so many things from the menu. The buffalo mozzarella, fired calamari, bruschetta special and mussels were outstanding. Entrees were phenomenal and portioned generously. We had to sit at a high top at the bar and waited 20 minutes after our reservation time, but they were so apologetic and kind! I can hardly wait to return!!
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    DisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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    4.6
  • richard
    Wisconsin •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I order the duck dinner < worst I ever had . so tough hard to cut send it back did not eat it they said I could have another dinner but didn't have the time
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    MiramarPrice: Moderate• French• Highwood
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    4.8
  • John
    Wisconsin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 26, 2024
    The drinks and food are consistently awesome. The food is high quality and a real taste of Eastern European food. The service has always been great. We travel from Wisconsin to here often, a must try if you’re anywhere close to.
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    Cafe DachaPrice: Moderate• Eastern European• Highland Park
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    4.7

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