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- JJeffvipChicago / Illinois •14 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoSecond visit and tried 5 different dishes! Everything tasted great and will be back to try more!More infoEma - GlenviewPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Glenview•4.7
- MMichaelChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoHad a great experience with my 3 boys on Thanksgiving... it was vwry busy and the atmosphere was joyous ... we were set for a 4:30 reservation and weatwd immediately... Server was a great guy and there right away asking about drinks and the bread rolls were brought...and water filled and drinks delivered...great start. I was able to order some special food for my 4 yr old off the regular menu and it arrived fast. The set menu was executed one course aftwr anothwr and all tastwd great...we loved the butternut squash soup... best I ever had. The whitefish was great and the Turkey was a huge portion... the kids loved their fruit juice drinks and Sprechers Root Beer was a great surprise...the desert was soooo good. Overall it was great food...fantastic service and a perfect ThanksgivingMore infoDi PescaraPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Northbrook•4.5
- CChristopherWisconsin •16 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoKim took care of our family with attention to detail and kindness on Thanksgiving. Our food was fantastic and drinks were also delicious. They offered a classic Italian cuisine with a nice additional menu for traditional Thanksgiving Day offerings. Great experience for our family!More infoFrancesca's NorthPrice: Moderate• Italian• Northbrook•4.3
- DDeborahChicago / Illinois •58 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoThe food was fabulous! It just took a really long time to get it. The servers were very kind.More infoPrairie Grass CaféPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northbrook•4.7
- JJChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoExcellent casual weeknight dinner experience! Cocktails were creative and outstanding with an Enormous selection of bourbons and single malt scotch. We had salads and burgers, both of which were terrific. Our server, Sean was extremely attentive and available without being intrusive. The owner, Jen was working as the bartender as well as intermittently mingling with patrons and overseeing the busy take out section.More infoHouse 406Price: Expensive• American• Northbrook•4.8
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The north suburbs of Chicago are very popular for those seeking a quiet meal away from the hectic downtown area. The north side is similar to other parts of the city in many respects, including its food scene. Fine dining is available for those wanting a great steak or lobster in an elegant atmosphere. There are also several seafood houses with a variety of fish fresh from Lake Michigan. International food is probably the most popular, and Italian is first on the list with many authentic eateries and pizzerias. Other available cuisines include pan-Asian and Indian choices, along with Mexican and Brazilian locations. Of course, Chicago is known for its night life, and there are many bar-and-grill restaurant combinations throughout the city, including the north suburbs.
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The best reviewed restaurant in North Suburbs is Okay Cannabis- Wheeling
The best vegan restaurants in North Suburbs are Ema - Glenview, Blind Faith Cafe and Indus Progressive Indian
The best vegetarian restaurants in North Suburbs are Ema - Glenview, Indus Progressive Indian and Spirit Elephant
The restaurants with the best service in North Suburbs are Eggspresso - Bannockburn, Blufish Sushi Robata - Vernon Hills and Eleven19 kitchen & cocktails
The restaurants with the best ambiance in North Suburbs are The Geodesic Domes at Hackney's on Harms, Okay Cannabis- Wheeling and Asia-Azteca at American Place Casino