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Miramar
Price: Moderate•French•4.6(1,777)Highwood - 2
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Francesca's Intimo
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(1,740)Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.Kuro Bistro
Price: Moderate•Sushi•4.7(50)Kuro Bistro,
Lake Forest's hit spot for sushi and grill! From fresh fish to hibachi and burgers, Kuro Bistro offers dishes for everyone with an appetite. Signature Maki (special rolls) are a fan favorite where others enjoy the golden shrimp and meat and seafood entrees from the kitchen. Offering patio (in season), indoor dining, full bar and sushi bar, this contemporary dining experience is relaxing and enjoyable!
The perfect location for a special occasion or a casual night out located in downtown Lake Forest, Illinois.
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- KKenWisconsin •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWonderful menu, with interesting variety. Our server was very knowledgeable and made excellent suggestions.More infoLe Colonial - Lake ForestPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Lake Forest•4.7
- NNicoleVIPChicago / Illinois •20 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoI took my husband here for his first time. As usual, Miramar did not disappoint. We had the sweetest little bistro table in the corner of the booth and definitely made our date night more romantic. We shared the cheese plate, two carafes our favorite Malbec and we both had the roasted salmon. We finished with the crème brule and cappuccinos. The one server even helped my husband put on his vest as we were leaving. You simply don't find places anymore that "check all the boxes. Miramar checks all the boxes and then some!! Can't wait to return!!More infoMiramarPrice: Moderate• French• Highwood•4.6
- CClarissaVIPPhoenix / Arizona •19 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoExcellent food and service! We love coming here every time we visit!More infoFrancesca's IntimoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lake Forest•4.7
- DDianneChicago / Illinois •8 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe celebrated my husband's birthday and it was perfect ... excellent quality food, a lively atmosphere, and Jose always makes sure everything is delightful. Thanks for a great time!More infoDisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood•4.7
- MMargieChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoFood is always delicious! Great sushi - had the Red Dragon Roll.More infoKuro BistroPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Lake Forest•4.7
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Home to many technological startups, Lake Forest is located in the affluent suburban area north of Chicago. Thin crust pizza with a light, crispy texture is a favorite in the neighborhood. Lake Forest features many Italian restaurants that serve this type of dish as well as meatball subs and more. Mexican food is also prominent in Lake Forest. On South Street, you can find Mexican restaurants that have outdoor patios for the summertime. Consume some spicy tamales right along the lakeside for a thrilling experience. In the downtown area, smaller bistros complement these full-scale restaurants, combining fresh, farm-to-table dinner menus with pastries and snacks to go.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Lake Forest is Authentico
The best vegan restaurants in Lake Forest are Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Francesca's Intimo and Kuro Bistro
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lake Forest are Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Francesca's Intimo and Authentico
The restaurants with the best service in Lake Forest are Authentico, Francesca's Intimo and Le Colonial - Lake Forest
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lake Forest are Le Colonial - Lake Forest, Francesca's Intimo and Kuro Bistro