Frankfort Restaurants
Make a free reservation
Visa Dining Collection
Get exclusive access to primetime reservations and access to special events at some of the country's hottest restaurants.
Introducing OpenTable Icons
Experiences to celebrate mom
Award winning restaurants in Chicago / Illinois
Check out diners' favorite restaurants in Frankfort
Updated on
Diners’ Choice Awards are based on where your fellow diners book, dine, and review. Only verified diners get to review restaurants on OpenTable, so our data doesn’t lie.
Dancing Marlin
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(3,288)The Dancing Marlin is all about small plates, sharing & great wines and cocktails on tap! There also is a full bar. The menu has something for everyone with fresh seafood being a specialty. The culinary team has created a small plates menu that is both affordable and amazing! We feature a communal dining table for up to 14 guests and the suburbs most creative Sunday Brunch. Our bar features 16 wines on tap and 8 "made from scratch", crafted cocktails. The bar also features 30 craft beers in bottles and cans. The restaurant features (3) private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 120 guests. All of this is packaged up in a modern restaurant design, produced by award winning design team. Knauer Inc!Francesca's Fortunato
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,966)Francesca’s Fortunato is located in the charming downtown area of Frankfort. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
See what locals rave about in Frankfort
- LLoriChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFrancesca’s Fortunato is excellent! The entire staff is kind and friendly and we are always greeted by very friendly hostesses. The food and service is excellent! We had our 7 month old grandson with us and had requested a high chair and our table was all set up with a high chair waiting for us, they even brought him a bib that said “I ate at Francesca’s”! We highly recommend Francesca’s Fortunato, it has become one of our favorite places to dine!More infoFrancesca's FortunatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frankfort•4.6
- LLynnChicago / Illinois •3 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 21, 2025Excellent waitress, enjoyed the complimentary sparkling wine to toast to our anniversary!More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - New Lenox, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Mokena•4.7
- KKimberleeVIPChicago / Illinois •14 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 18, 2025We had a great night with friends. Our food was really good and our server, Matthew, was very attentive and outgoing. We really enjoyed our evening.More infoDancing MarlinPrice: Moderate• American• Frankfort•4.7
- BBonnieChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 11, 2025Great food, excellent service. Perfect sangria. Accommodated my son with special needs and his insistence on chicken tenders.More infoSorriso RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Frankfort•4.8
- KKimVIPChicago / Illinois •74 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 8, 2025Wonderful family owned restaurant with the best steaks around! I had the filet and my husband had the NY strip, both phenomenal! Awesome drinks and ambiance! Connie, Nick and Larry, you are the absolute best and do an amazing job!♥️More infoMr. Benny's SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Mokena•4.8
Trending dishes in Frankfort
Restaurant experiences trending in Chicago / Illinois
Discover more great restaurants
Get inspired by our collections of the top restaurants in Frankfort
13 top restaurants for every kind of date in Chicago
Whether you’re looking for a full-on spectacle or a cozy and casual night out, Chicago’s most romantic restaurants have it all. A first-date favorite sweetens the deal with tableside flower carts. Pitchers of hibiscus sangria keep the good times flowing at a Mexican hotspot made for group dates. And if you’re looking to propose, you can’t beat a lavish steakhouse known for the best Chicago River views. This guide pairs Chicago restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are Chicago’s 13 best date-night restaurants.
Chicago’s 7 hottest restaurant openings of 2023
Chicago’s best new restaurants, ideal for your next brunch, lunch, or dinner, are home to some of the city’s hottest tables.
Chicago’s 8 favorite bars
Chicago’s best bars range from high-end cocktail lounges and charming wine bars to tried-and-true neighborhood escapes.
10 special occasion-worthy restaurants in Chicago
Chicagoans know that special-occasion meals come in all shapes and sizes. And even though many celebrations in this Midwestern sports town are centered around home team victories, championships aren’t the only reasons to party here. These Windy City restaurants transform a regular Saturday (or Monday or Tuesday) night into an unforgettable evening. Read on for a guide to the 10 best places in Chicago for celebrating special occasions right now.
15 restaurants that define Chicago
Meet the best restaurants that define Chicago's dining scene, capturing its past and present while also imagining its future.
Discover Frankfort
Frankfort is located to the southwest of Chicago proper, just east of Joliet. This family-friendly city offers plenty of Chicago staples, including deep-dish pizza and hot dogs. However, this Windy City suburb offers plenty of unique dining experiences alongside their traditional fare. Believe it or not, Chicago is also well-known for excellent seafood. Vegetarians and vegans will also find plenty to eat in the cities west of Chicago, just south of Interstate 80. Additionally, Chicago hosts eateries serving traditional food from all over the world, including unique Senegalese cuisine, freshly made Swedish pancakes, and excellent German beer. With so much to choose from, you are sure to find a dining establishment in Frankfort to satisfy the whole family.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Frankfort is White Castle - New Lenox
The restaurants with the best service in Frankfort are White Castle - New Lenox, Trails Edge Brewing Co. and Sorriso Ristorante
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Frankfort are White Castle - New Lenox, Dancing Marlin and Francesca's Fortunato
Explore OpenTable
- Mokena Park
- Woodlawn Park
- The Vineyards Shopping Center
- Hoffman Park
- Breidert Green Park
- Van Horne Woods Forest Preserve
- Brookside Park
- Hunter Prairie Park
- Tanglewood Park
- Frankfort Crossing Shopping Center
- Main Park
- Sauk Trail Forest Preserve
- Lincoln Meadows Park
- Indian Trail Park
- Hickory Creek Golf Course
- Frankfort Town Center Shopping Center
- Hunters Woods County Forest Preserve
- Frankfort Station Historical
- McGovney-Yunker Farmstead