Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4252 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

4.7

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downers Grove

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Great for creative cocktails

The Very Best of Land & Sea. Zagat Rated and a four-time recipient of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence award, Parkers’ is a full service restaurant and bar serving lunch, Sunday brunch, dinner, and private functions. We are open for lunch Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday brunch 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM and for Dinner on Sunday - Thursday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, & Friday - Saturday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Great happy hour specials in the lounge, Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Live music in the lounge, Wednesday - Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM & Saturday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Our Crooners Thursday series features Lenny Capp, Randy McCallister, & Gary Ward. If New Orleans inspired food & jazz are more your style, come see McCrackin's Oysters and the Fred Cantu Dixieland Trio during during Sunday Brunch.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(630) 960-5700
Website
http://parkersamerican.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Pawel Marszalek
Private party facilities
We have four Private Dining Rooms, ranging in capacity from 6 to 50 guests, all containing AV capabilities and a wide variety of seating configurations. Personalized menus, 745 unique wines and a huge selection of liquors, insures that your event will be nothing short of perfect.
Private party contact
Linda Stevens: (630) 960-5703

Location
1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Neighborhood
Downers Grove
Cross street
Highland Avenue
Parking details
Parking is available in private lot.
Entertainment
Wednesday through Friday, we feature live jazz in our lounge from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$9.00
Clam Chowder
Garnished with Bacon & Parsley
- Cup$9.00
- Bowl$11.00
Lobster Bisque$13.00
Garnished With Lobster Meat & Chives
Fresh Shucked Oysters
Cocktail Sauce, Cucumber Mignonette
- each$3.50
- Dozen$40.00
Crispy Calamari$18.00
Roasted Garlic Aioli, Cocktail Sauce, Shishito Peppers, Lemon, Parsley
Roasted Tomato Crostini$11.00
Goat Cheese, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Lemon, Mint Dried Chili, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Marinated Beets & Goat Cheese$13.00
Greek Yogurt, Candied Walnuts, Arugula, Sherry Vinaigrette
Margherita Pizza VPN$16.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salads

Summer Watermelon Salad$14.00
Cucumber, Jicama, Arugula, Feta Cheese, Carrots, Mint-Yogurt Dressing
Chopped Salad$13.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Onion, Green Beans, Red Pepper, Carrot, Avocado, Parkers' Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12.00
Hearts of Romaine, Garlic Crouton, Parmesan

Add to Any Salad

Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00
Grilled Gulf Shrimp (5)$13.00
Grilled Salmon$13.00
Grilled Steak$12.00

Entrées

Salmon Poke Bowl$21.00
Sriracha Mayo, Avocado, Wakame, Cucumber, Carrot, Edamame, Sushi Rice
Grilled Shrimp Salad$23.00
Frisée & Citrus Slaw, Crispy Quinoa, Avocado Purée, Jalapeño-Lime Vinaigrette
Chicken Milanese$24.00
Mixed Greens & Romaine Salad, Tomato, Shaved Fennel, Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto Vinaigrette
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$26.00
Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Salsa Verde
Cedar Plank Roasted Lake Superior Whitefish$33.00
Whipped Potato, Charred Lemon, Sautéed Garlic Spinach, Lemon Butter Sauce
Shrimp & Mussel Fettuccine$29.00
Roasted Tomato Sauce, Basil-Orange Oil
Risotto Genovese$25.00
Creamy Arborio Rice, Pesto, Green Beans, Sweet Peas, Grana Padano

Daily Express Lunch

Daily Express Lunch$26.00
Fresh Catch of the Day with Chef's Seasonal Preparation Served with Soup or Salad

Burgers & Sandwiches

All Sandwiches are served with your choice of Coleslaw or French Fries. Add Bacon or Avocado to any Sandwich for $2

Parkers' Cheeseburger*$17.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Challah Bun, Choice of Cheese
Kobe Beef Cheeseburger*$21.00
Gruyère Cheese, Bacon, Griddled Mushrooms, Crispy Onion, Lettuce, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Challah Bun
Grilled Chicken & Chèvre Sandwich$16.00
Roasted Tomatoes, Baby Arugula, House Made Chèvre Cheese Spread, Crispy Prosciutto, Stirato Roll
Crispy Cod Sandwich$15.00
Beer Battered Fried Fresh Cod, Remoulade Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Challah Bun
Bourbon Glazed Strip Steak Sandwich$26.00
8 oz. Strip Steak, Arugula, Garlic Aioli, Jim Beam Glaze, Bleu Cheese, Crispy Onions, Toasted Baguette, Parmesan Herb Fries
New England Lobster & Shrimp Roll$28.00
Lobster Claw Meat, Shrimp, Mayonnaise, Griddled Bun
Beef Short Rib Tacos$17.00
Tomatillo Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Radish, Queso Fresco, Cilantro Lime, Corn Tortilla
Charred Fresh Catch Tacos$18.00
Pineapple Salsa, Cabbage, Cilantro, Lime Crema, Flour Tortilla

What 4,252 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

West Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar is the perfect venue for special occasions or a delightful evening out. Known for its "amazing service" and "delicious food," patrons rave about the seafood options and Sunday Jazz Brunch. While some find it pricey, the "warm ambiance" and attentive staff ensure a memorable experience.

4,252 Reviews

J
Janean
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated three birthdays and it was excellent! Complimentary parking and coat service in the rain. The food was delicious and service even better! Great ambiance, service and food. One of my favorites for many years!
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded today
Thank you for spending your special occasions with us! Happy Birthday to all and we look forward to seeing you again soon
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Jess
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The hostess lady went out of her way to accommodate us but the host short Asian man was very rude & put a damper on our night. He was so mean to us I felt like he had a chip on his shoulder. The Live music was wonderful. Felt the food was over priced for the quality.
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Albert
Cincinnati
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All food was good, but not great. Lamb chops were overcooked. Oysters Rockefeller were very good. I could only taste the grill on the chops. No seasoning. The clam chowder was good not great. The restaurant is very nice and service was spot on. If you want to charge these prices, you will need to improve the taste/ flavor. I will try again.
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded today
We would love to have you come back, we appreciate the feed back and please give us a call when we can welcome you back.
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Michael
Chicago
460 reviews
vip
5.0
460 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beet salad / Lobster bisque/ Chilean sea bass & lavender martinis - fantastic evening Rihanna😊
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded today
Wonderful to hear!! Thank you.
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katie
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The waiter and lobster bisque were fabulous (actually they were both amazing). The steak was borderline gross. It had that charred flavor with every bite u took that literally had me stopping after my 3rd, and pushing my entire plate away. The potatoes were lukewarm at best, as was the asparagus. I gave 2 stars for the waiter (he was lights out fantastic) and the bisque, beyond that, we won’t be going back.
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded today
We never like to see a guest not wanting to come back, Please give us a call if we can talk about your visit.
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Peter
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jon our sever did a nice job taking care of our table. Thank you.
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded today
Your welcome and thank you for giving a shout out to Jon, we will make sure to tell him!
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Gail
Chicago
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, good food and great friends to fine with. The music was lovely as well.
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded today
Wonderful to hear, thank you!
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Rosemary
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was excellent! The goat cheese & beet salad was delicious! I had mushroom Risotto & my friend had the Whitefish. Both were perfect!!! Your greeting staff at the door were attentive & friendly
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded today
Thank you, we do love our Jobs and glad you could feel that.
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Manuel
Jacksonville
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pristine service and excellent menu. Always great to dine at Parker’s.
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Yvonne
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent! The salad dressing (pear salad) was overpowering and completely dominated the salad. I realize that food is more expensive these days, but $9 for a cup of carrot soup seemed a little excessive to me. The ambiance and service will keep Parkers on our list.
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FAQs

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 960-5700.

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 4252 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

4.7

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downers Grove

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Additional information

Cross street
Highland Avenue
Neighborhood
Downers Grove
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in private lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pawel Marszalek
Entertainment
Wednesday through Friday, we feature live jazz in our lounge from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://parkersamerican.com/
Phone number
(630) 960-5700
Private party facilities
We have four Private Dining Rooms, ranging in capacity from 6 to 50 guests, all containing AV capabilities and a wide variety of seating configurations. Personalized menus, 745 unique wines and a huge selection of liquors, insures that your event will be nothing short of perfect.
Private party contact
Linda Stevens: (630) 960-5703

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Lobster Bisque

Clam Chowder

Creekstone Farms Filet Mignon

Appetizers & Small Plates

Soup of the Day

Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque$13.00

Fresh Shucked Oysters

Crispy Calamari$18.00

Roasted Tomato Crostini$11.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Marinated Beets & Goat Cheese$13.00

Margherita Pizza VPN$16.00

Salads

Summer Watermelon Salad$14.00

Chopped Salad$13.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Add to Any Salad

Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00

Grilled Gulf Shrimp (5)$13.00

Grilled Salmon$13.00

Grilled Steak$12.00

Entrées

Salmon Poke Bowl$21.00

Grilled Shrimp Salad$23.00

Chicken Milanese$24.00

Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$26.00

Cedar Plank Roasted Lake Superior Whitefish$33.00

Shrimp & Mussel Fettuccine$29.00

Risotto Genovese$25.00

Daily Express Lunch

Daily Express Lunch$26.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Parkers' Cheeseburger*$17.00

Kobe Beef Cheeseburger*$21.00

Grilled Chicken & Chèvre Sandwich$16.00

Crispy Cod Sandwich$15.00

Bourbon Glazed Strip Steak Sandwich$26.00

New England Lobster & Shrimp Roll$28.00

Beef Short Rib Tacos$17.00

Charred Fresh Catch Tacos$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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