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A photo of The Hampton Social - Burr Ridge restaurant
1. The Hampton Social - Burr Ridge
4.7
Exceptional(1631)
Price: Moderate
• American • Burr Ridge
Booked 35 times today
The Hampton Social - Burr Ridge is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located in the heart of the Burr Ridge Village Center with easy access from Burr Ridge Parkway. The Hampton Social boasts our signature "Rosé All Day" Lounge, a lively bar, main dining room and large 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
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2. Lucca's Pizzeria & Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(717)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Grange
Booked 42 times today
Founded in 2001, Lucca's Pizzeria has become the town's most popular family restaurant in downtown La Grange for amazing pizza and more! We offer more than pizza though. We provide a full bar of cocktails, wines, and spirits as well as sandwiches, burgers, and subs. We also cater for life's big events such as graduations, birthday parties, bridal showers, and baby showers.
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3. Kama Bistro La Grange
4.8
Exceptional(1530)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Indian • La Grange
Booked 38 times today
Kama offers fresh, bold modern Indian cuisine in downtown La Grange. The father and son team of Manmohan and Vikram Singh have created a unique menu comprising of dishes from various regions of India and Indian inspired Americana. Following the tradition in Vikram's family kitchen, everything is made from scratch, to order and customized to your taste. The bar program, led by Agnes Kalusiewicz, infuses Indian spices and chutneys into scratch-made syrups, ensuring a unique and bold experience with every sip.Kama symbolizes aesthetic pleasure of the senses – touch, smell, flavor, vision and sound. Food is our most intimate connection to nature and a source of everlasting memories.
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4. Jen's Guesthouse
4.7
Exceptional(2479)
Price: Expensive
• American • Willow Springs
Booked 12 times today
Jen's Guesthouse is a neighborhood gem, consistently praised for its delicious food, beautiful ambiance, and excellent service. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'complete dining experience' with a 'beautiful setting' both indoors and outdoors. The atmosphere is described as 'relaxing', 'cozy', and 'friendly', with a 'warm at home' feeling. The food is also highly rated, with reviewers describing it as 'outstanding', 'delicious', and '10'. The location offers a unique combination of seasonal menus and private event hosting, making it a standout in the neighborhood.
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5. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Burr Ridge
4.7
Exceptional(3841)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Burr Ridge
Booked 38 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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6. Prasino - La Grange
4.8
Exceptional(2478)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Grange
Booked 28 times today
Prasino is an eco-friendly restaurant in the Chicagoland area that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The name of the restaurant is the Greek word for green which is at the heart of the restaurant's mission - to provide healthy food at an affordable price in a modern, environmentally conscious setting. Prasino emphasizes seasonal, local, and organic food whenever possible. Its commitment to sustainability is incorporated in Prasino's eco-chic design.
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7. Marco's Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(406)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • La Grange
Booked 10 times today
Marco's Kitchen is a neighborhood gem because of its unique, imaginative and delicious Modern European cuisine. It's praised for its intimate, elegant and relaxed atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions and casual dining. The high ratings for food, ambience, and service in the reviews confirm that it's a place you don't want to miss. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'gem in downtown LaGrange' and 'one of our favorite restaurants in the Chicago area'.
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8. The Chew Chew
4.8
Exceptional(1772)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Riverside
Booked 21 times today
The Chew Chew is celebrating 28 years of great food & hospitality in the heart of Riverside, IL directed by original Chef/Owner Scott Zimmer. Located one-mile east of Brookfield Zoo, 5 miles northwest of Midway Airport and 10 miles west of Downtown Chicago. There is a Metra Train stop on our block for safe & easy access in/out of the City. We feature a multi-level dining room, vibrant full-bar & a cozy outdoor patio May-October (weather permitting). Happy Hour daily 4-6pm with beer, wine & cocktail specials. Make sure to try one of our famous Jumbo Martinis during your visit! We appreciate all the great reviews & voting us Chicago's #1 Neighborhood Restaurant on Open Table. If you cannot find a reservation online, please call us direct 708-447-8781. We look forward to serving you.
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9. La Barra - Riverside
4.6
Exceptional(957)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Riverside
Booked 20 times today
La Barra Riverside is brought to you by Mary and Pat Leone. We feature sharable Italian small plates, award-winning pizza, great wines and hand-crafted cocktails. The beautiful space includes a private dining room and a gorgeous outdoor patio. Please be aware that our kitchen closes at 9pm Tuesdays - Thursdays and Sundays. On Fridays and Saturdays, our kitchen closes at 9:30pm. Join us for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm.
A photo of Wok n Fire - Burr Ridge restaurant
10. Wok n Fire - Burr Ridge
4.0
Excellent(957)
Price: Expensive
• Pan-Asian • Burr Ridge
Booked 12 times today
Wok 'N Fire features contemporary Pan Asian cuisine and fun creative sushi all set in a lavish downtown style dining room. When you first walk in to a Wok 'N Fire the first notice the beautiful modern decor. Then, as your food begins to arrive at your table you realize this is the Pan Asian food that you have always dreamt of. Appealing to both the eye as well as the palate.
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