Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Austin's Saloon and Eatery

4.8

4.8 (414)

$30 and under

American

Libertyville

About the restaurant

ABOUT THE RESTAURANT

Welcome to Libertyville’s neighborhood eatery. Here at Austin’s, we serve up tasty bites and brews with good times enjoyed in great company. Locally sourced, exceptionally prepared food, served up by our radically kind family. That’s the Austin’s way.

Follow us on Instagram at @austins_libertyville or download our app on the App Store or Google Play to earn points with every order!

NEED TO KNOW (OPTIONAL)

Join us for indoor or outdoor dining! We keep it casual, kid-friendly, and great for groups.

Austin’s is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-9pm, and Sundays from 10am-9pm. Our bar is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-12pm. We are closed on Mondays.

All reservations have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you will arrive later than 15 minutes after your reservation time.

Top review

JenniferVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great evening on Austin’s patio with it’s lovely fireplace on a cold, snowy night. Polite, attentive server and staff even on a crazy busy Friday night. We enjoyed spinach dip app and fajitas, and of course Friday fish special never disappoints.

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Experience

Fish & Chips Fridays

Experience

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Experience

Steak, Bake & Brew

Nirvana Wine & Grillerie

4.8

4.8 (536)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Vernon Hills

About the restaurant

Outstanding Quality and Integrity - Nirvana food is simple, fresh, honest and founded on relationships. Our cheeses and charcuterie are crafted by award winning artisans, our winemakers" families have farmed the land and planted the grapes, we support farmers and fishermen who work sustainably with the earth.
Sharing - Here at Nirvana, we welcome guests into our home with food and wine. The Nirvana staff shares through expert, warm, professional and knowledgeable service.

Top review

Georgina

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Great food, wonderful service. It was quiet on a Monday night which was fine. Some wines seemed very overpriced.

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Experience

Deals on Wheels!

No Manches Mexican Grill - Vernon Hills

4.8

4.8 (66)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Vernon Hills

About the restaurant

No Manches Mexican Grill is a modern Mexican concept that brings Dia de los Muertos culture to life, with vibrant murals, traditional Mexican cuisines, innovative handcrafted cocktails, and a great ambiance. Whether you get the Tocho Morocho Parillada for the whole family, or sip on our signature margarita 'LA COLORADA', we will make sure to satisfy your taste buds each and every time!!! See you soon!!!

Top review

Jeremy

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Good food. They have music cranked up making it difficult to converse.

Longitud315

4.7

4.7 (1617)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Highwood

About the restaurant

Longitud315 is the life-long dream of Chef Tony Castillo. A concept that was born as a result of his childhood memories cooking side to side with his grandmother. She taught him that cooking wasn’t about just cooking a dish, but great cooking that comes from the heart. Chef Tony’s wish is to transmit his passion for cooking in every single dish and for each of our patrons to have the most memorable dining experience...

Chef Tony brings to the North Shore and to all food lovers a new fusion of South American flavors with exotic Venezuelan, Argentinian, Brazilian, Ecuadorian and Peruvian flavors...

TO REQUEST ROOFTOP PLEASE CONTACT US @ (847) 926-7495

Top review

judyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

I have never had a bad meal at Longitud315. Love their empanadas, arepas and shirt steak! Every time I eat here I bring a new friend to discover this restaurant.

Sushi Badaya Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (54)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Sushi Restaurant | Omakaze
Sashimi & Sushi Roll & Maki
Sushi Restaurant Highland Park
Prepared daily with top quality & fresh ingredients by Sushi Badaya Restaurant
Omakaze Signature Course. Varities of top rated Wine and sake are also available.

Top review

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Our fav Great food Great service Great feeling Great people Love love love

Ema - Glenview

4.7

4.7 (453)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Glenview

About the restaurant

Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab.

The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

Top review

John

Dined 2 days ago

Great variety of food. The waitstaff was excellent, very attentive. All Lettuce Entertainment restaurants should drop the rediculous 3% Service Charge. Wake up and stop insulting the clientele.

Mickey Finns Brewery

4.6

4.6 (243)

$30 and under

Brewery

Libertyville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Illinois oldest craft brewer and brewpub. Serving up many of your pub style favorites, Mickey Finns Brewery is the place to go for lunch or dinner in historic downtown Libertyville. Try the fish and chips, homemade thin crust pizza or any of our burger/sandwich offerings. With over 12 handcrafted Mickey Finn's beers on tap, plus a full array of drinks, cocktails and wine there is something for everybody. Brunch served every Saturday and Sunday 11am -3pm. Walk-ins welcome too..

If you want to catch the big game, Mickey Finns Brewery also has you covered, with over 14- 70" tv's in bar and dining room. Order up some appetizers (wings, pretzels, beer nuggets and more). Let your server know what your favorite beer is and settle in to enjoy what's on screen. Family owned and operated.

Karaoke every Thursday night, live music on Fridays and Saturday. 9:30pm
*Outdoor seating availability and reservations are weather permitting*

Top review

Daniel

Dined 4 days ago

This is our favorite spot for a number of reasons. Namely the staff and the service. Sure the food is great. Cocktails are wonderful. But the staff in the star of the show. Always welcoming. Always courteous. They really are what makes the experience at Mickey Finns great each and every time. In my humble opinion no other bar/restaurant in Libertyville hold a candle to Mickey Finns in this regard. Thank you. Appreciate you. See you around the way soon.

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Popular dish

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Experience

Friday VIP Live Music Experience

Experience

Brewery Brunch every Saturday & Sunday

Torino Ramen

4.5

4.5 (130)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Wilmette

About the restaurant

Voted North Shore’s Best Ramen & Sushi Restaurant!

Japanese Restaurant Featuring Traditional Ramen, Sushi, Izakaya/Bar menu. Torino opened its door to the north suburbs of Chicago in 2017 focusing on creating traditional authentic ramen and it quickly became the busy ramen shop in the north shore.

Torino's philosophy goes beyond ramen. Torino started to offer a sushi menu and was recently voted as the best sushi restaurant in the north shore of Chicago.

Enjoy our happy hour at our bar Tue-Thu 4-7pm.

For the regular menu, please go to www.torinoramen.com

Top review

ShaVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Great ramen in the suburbs, sushi and karage were super fresh too

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Popular dish

Curry Ramen

West Side Ramen

4.5

4.5 (87)

$30 and under

Ramen

Libertyville

About the restaurant

West Side Ramen impresses with mind-blowing ramen and an amazing depth of flavors. You'll appreciate our creative and delicious dishes and quick, friendly service in our laid back family run restaurant. The vibrant atmosphere and welcoming staff make us a must visit in Libertyville and the Chicago area. With standout items like our signature prime smash burgers, bao buns, dumplings, and daily specials, there is something for everyone to enjoy at West Side Ramen! We'll see you soon....

Top review

DanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

From the Chicken Katsu to the Mushroom ramen, the bowls were amazing! The broth wasn’t salty and had balanced flavors with large portions of accompanying ingredients. Definitively worth a return trip soon

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Experience

West Side Ramen Now Open!

Johnnys Kitchen and Tap

4.3

4.3 (616)

$30 and under

American

Glenview

About the restaurant

When you walk through the front door of Johnny’s Kitchen and Tap, you inhale the delicious aroma of chicken cooking in a wood-roasting rotisserie oven. Cozy, casual, and nicely outfitted, Johnny’s in business since 1995, has a large bar that separates two dining rooms and offers something for everyone. We have a party room that accommodates up to 70 people.

Johnny’s is well known for their wood-roasted chicken, rotisserie-roasted pork, baby back ribs and real mashed potatoes. The menu also features steak and chops, fresh fish, pastas, salads and sandwiches. Specials are offered daily and include such favorites as charbroiled fresh fish, Chicken al Forno and Shrimp Fontinella. Johnny’s spacious bar offers a full wine list, a wide selection of beers on tap and an extensive martini list. Don’t forget to save room for dessert-the fresh baked Apple Pie with French vanilla ice cream and caramel is a favorite!

Top review

Dennis

Dined 6 days ago

Great service, good food and comfortable surroundings.

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