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Bluegrass, Highland Park, IL
Bluegrass, Highland Park, IL
Bluegrass, Highland Park, IL
Patio - Bluegrass, Highland Park, IL
Bluegrass, Highland Park, IL

Bluegrass

4.9
4.9
2645 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL 60035

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 831-0595
  • Website
    http://www.bluegrasshp.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We now cater for home, office or in our dining room, check out our website for current menu suggestions. www.bluegrasshp.com
  • Private party facilities
    We only open for private parties Saturday lunches. We do open for showers, weddings, anniversaries and any large group over 40 guests. Everything from a Brunch to Cocktails and appetizers.
  • Location
    1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Neighborhood
    Highland Park
  • Cross street
    Richfield Road and Old Deerfield Road
  • Parking details
    Plenty of FREE parking, with two lots next door for over flow, and additional parking across the street at the Highland Park Police Department.
  • Public transit
    Chicago Northwestern line in downtown Highland Park is about 1.5 miles away.
  • Entertainment
    The Best Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in Chicago!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Bluegrass's menu was last updated on 4/13/2025.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,645 people are saying

Bluegrass reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Food

  • Chicago / Illinois

    American

  • North Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • North Suburbs

    Best Food

  • North Suburbs

    Best Service

  • North Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bluegrass offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "outstanding food and service." Known for its "unique menu" featuring Cajun dishes like gumbo and jambalaya, it's a neighborhood gem. Guests appreciate the "cozy, friendly environment" and attentive staff. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. "Highly recommend" for any occasion!
2,645 Reviews

  1. Lee VIP

    Chicago64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the grouper tacos and skirt steak sandwich after our calamari app. Everything was excellent and the service was great (including the taco recommendation. We come often to Bluegrass and have never been disappointed

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  2. Janice VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great restaurant. The service is terrific, and the staff is always on top of everything. The menu has lots of variety, something for everyone! Highly recommended!!!

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  3. Marc

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Bluegrass a number of times before and it is usually superb. My wife and I love their Cajun and BBQ dishes. We went this time though to take advantage of their Cinco De Mayo menu. For an appetizer, my wife ordered guacamole. It was not as fresh as we had hoped. Avocados brown if they've been cut too long ago and the guacamole was just starting to show signs of browning. The big draw for me was their Smoked Duck Tacos. The duck had been diced and over smoked(?). I love duck, but these pieces of duck were tough and dry. My wife enjoyed the shot of chicken tortilla soup and I loved the shot of gumbo I ordered. My wife ordered the Cajun Combo (Jambalaya and Ribs). She had swapped out the sides that came with it (baked beans and taters) for sides she preferred (corn pudding and grits) and the server handled that change smoothly. For dessert, my wife ordered the Banana Fosters taster (SO MUCH MORE THAN A TASTE!) and I order the One Bite Trio... they should really rename that one. The truffle might be one bite (I think I took 3 though), the creme brule was a small ramekin, but big enough for 5 or 6 bites, and the bread pudding was a full serving by itself (over a dozen bites). The service, the ambience, the usual food dishes were all fantastic. If it weren't for the two dishes from their seasonal menu, I would have given them their usual 5 stars.

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  4. Franny VIP

    Chicago91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, staff and ambience. A great to have a wonderful meal.

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  5. Susan VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch. Service was great. This is one of my favorite places.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Joanie and Jim are always there to make certain that you are satisfied!! Great choices of food! Always a pleasure to dine here

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  7. Ann

    Chicago24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great find! Was bored with “steak” … wanted something yummy and different and we found it at Bluegrass. I really enjoyed my Remoulade Salad and the Pascale Manale inspired BBQ Shrimp. The service was terrific and the management was delightful … as I spent some quality time speaking with her.

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  8. Camille

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. I’ve been for date night as well as family night. Great food and service.

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  9. Julio VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is notches above most other upscale restaurants in the area.

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  10. Janie

    Chicago26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were good. The Bananas Foster is outstanding!! It was a bit noisy, so hard to casually chat. It was fine when we leaned in and focused.

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FAQs

Bluegrass offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 831-0595.

Bluegrass is rated 4.9 stars by 2645 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Highland Park

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Bluegrass

1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL 60035

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Richfield Road and Old Deerfield Road
  • Neighborhood
    Highland Park
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of FREE parking, with two lots next door for over flow, and additional parking across the street at the Highland Park Police Department.
  • Public transit
    Chicago Northwestern line in downtown Highland Park is about 1.5 miles away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The Best Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in Chicago!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bluegrasshp.com/
  • Phone number
    (847) 831-0595
  • Catering
    We now cater for home, office or in our dining room, check out our website for current menu suggestions. www.bluegrasshp.com
  • Private party facilities
    We only open for private parties Saturday lunches. We do open for showers, weddings, anniversaries and any large group over 40 guests. Everything from a Brunch to Cocktails and appetizers.
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