Best Casual Restaurants in Highland Park

41 restaurants available nearby

1. Bluegrass

4.9

Exceptional(2560)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highland Park

Booked 22 times today

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.

2. Disotto

4.6

Exceptional(1271)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 35 times today

Let Disotto transport you to another place & time, like visiting your Nonna's wine cellar on the Italian countryside for a homemade meal.

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3. Alex's Washington Gardens

4.8

Exceptional(1509)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Made from scratch, family recipe Italian cuisine, in Highwood since 1932, and at its current location since 1982. Serving a selection of Fresh Seafood delivered daily including Salmon, Whitefish, Mussels, Calamari..... All the classics are here, homemade pastas, hand carved and pounded out Chicken and Veal Parmigiana, Limone, Piccata, Calabrese, and of course Lasagnas, Meatballs, Chicken Vesuvio, and many more, and of course homemade desserts. Also, we offer some of the best thin, crisp crust pizza, which was the first pizza served on the North Shore at Scornavacco's since 1944.

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4. Rosebud - Deerfield

4.4

Awesome(1913)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Deerfield

Booked 53 times today

- OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability.Proper Attire RequiredWe are business casual. Thank you for not wearing tank tops, sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, gym wear, or short shorts. Dress shorts are acceptable. Please remove your hat when entering. Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available. - If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.

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5. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

4.5

Awesome(1113)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 10 times today

Bella Via Ristorante is thrilled to announce its new location at 431 Temple ave in Highland Park. An authentic Italian Restaurant, a true family owned and family operated that has served the North Shore communities for over 26 years. We feature classic Italian fare with an impressive selection of Italian wines. The menu consists of a variety of appetizers, homemade pastas, fresh fish, tender veal, chicken and many other Italian favorites.

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6. Prairie Grass Café

4.6

Exceptional(2216)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northbrook

Booked 27 times today

Owners Chef Sarah Stegner & Chef George Bumbaris created this casual Northbrook restaurant, boasting a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Wood-top tables without tablecloths give the main dining room a contemporary feel while seating is also available in the bar area. A menu, changing monthly, features contemporary American fare featuring seasonal ingredients. For dessert, Chef Stegner's mother bakes delicious pies.

7. Del Rio

4.8

Exceptional(1156)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 10 times today

Come enjoy our family's 100 year-old Northern Italian restaurant.Whether you dine with us in our main dining room, the Terrace or upstairs in what was once our family's home, we warmly welcome you. If you're looking for that special restaurant where you can take a a breath from the fast lane and go back to a time when restaurants were not part of a chain and the owner became a friend, the food was always great, and as my grandmother said, "You feel better for coming"....then you've found the right spot. We combine the classic Italian Menu and new creative dishes, with full attention to both. If you enjoy fine wine, you've found a new home. Our cellar contains well over 3,500 choices dating from the late 1800's.

8. Longitud315

4.7

Exceptional(1606)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Highwood

Booked 11 times today

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

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9. Scotty's on Sheridan

4.8

Exceptional(1176)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highwood

Booked 10 times today

Scotty's on Sheridan — your favorite neighborhood dining spot to gather with good friends in a warm inviting atmosphere.Our American Grill menu offers something delicious for everyone, from timeless comfort food to new American classics.Relax with one of Scotty's signature house cocktails in a cozy club chair in our bar lounge. Enjoy a candle-lit dinner and a bottle of wine in our intimate white tablecloth dining room.Discover Scotty's — a hidden gem tucked away on Sheridan Road, across from Fort Sheridan in Highwood, ILPatio seating when weather permits!

10. Froggy's

4.7

Exceptional(1019)

Price: Expensive

• French • Highwood

Booked 10 times today

Froggy’s French Café has been serving Chicago’s North Shore award winning French cuisine for almost 40 years. Known for our ambiance, friendly knowledgeable service and presentation we serve the freshest seafood and vegetables and steaks. We recommend starting with a glass of wine, a bowl of French Onion Soup or escargot appetizer, and then move on to our seasonal seafood mains, fresh pastas or our classic steak and frits. Froggy’s diverse menu is geared to satisfy seafood aficionados, vegetarians and all omnivores alike. Always fresh, always French and always a fantastic dining experience. Located in Highwood, IL nestled in between Highland Park and Lake Forest, come dine with us to see why Froggy’s is known as North Shore’s hidden gem.

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Lynne
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My husband and I were delighted when we found out you reopened in a new location. Bella Via is one of our favorite restaurants.
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Bella Via Ristorante and BanquetsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highland Park
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4.5
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Jeffvip
Chicago / Illinois •118 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great meal. Started by dipping the bread in olive oil with Parmesan cheese. Worked our way onto a delish cheese pizza. Thank you by the way! Chopped salad and Brick chicken are always delish. Management and our waitress were wonderful. Thank you again. We really enjoy the atmosphere you’ve created.
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Rosebud - DeerfieldPrice: Moderate• Italian• Deerfield
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4.4
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Dianne
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
DiSotto has a welcoming vibe and delicious food … great wine selection … and it’s always fun to see Jose!
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DisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.6
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Patriciavip
Chicago / Illinois •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
Bluegrass was a pleasant surprise. Great variety on menu and the waitress explained options well. Met the owner Joanie and manager tableside checking on us and learning about each other. Bar service good with Hurricane and ale. Our party of two dined on pulled pork sandwich, Rémoulade Salad topped with lump crab and added a serving of fried crawfish. Delicious! Tried the shot of Gumbo and was not disappointed. Finished with gifted serving of Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding. Going back to try more southern menu choices.
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BluegrassPrice: Moderate• American• Highland Park
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4.9
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Howard
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
A keeper!!This was the first time we were at the restaurant. And it won’t be our last!The staff were wonderful, the food was delicious and the menu had so many great choices. Great place for family and friends. Thanks Carole and Howie
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Alex's Washington GardensPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.8

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. Bluegrass

2. Disotto

3. Alex's Washington Gardens

4. Rosebud - Deerfield

5. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

6. Prairie Grass Café

7. Del Rio

8. Longitud315

9. Scotty's on Sheridan

10. Froggy's

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