Best Lunch Restaurants in Lake Forest

55 restaurants available nearby

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1. Le Colonial - Lake Forest

4.7

Exceptional(1347)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Lake Forest

Booked 88 times today

Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Delray Beach, Houston, and Naples, the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver exquisite attention to detail in the luxurious, classic, and romantic atmosphere of Lake Forest’s lively Market Square District. For special occasions, our private dining space provides a bespoke setting for unforgettable celebrations. Please be advised that we do not hold an indoor reservation for all patio reservations. We cannot guarantee a table inside if you wish to move.

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2. Francesca's Intimo

4.6

Exceptional(1697)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lake Forest

Booked 46 times today

Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

3. Miramar

4.8

Exceptional(1745)

Price: Moderate

• French • Highwood

Booked 23 times today

Miramar Bistro is a traditional French bistro and the menu is always fresh and seasonal. Service is friendly and thorough and the ambiance is exceptional. The French doors open to the sidewalk patio and lend to al fresco dining both for lunch and dinner. Miramar also books parties and banquets up to 300 people.

4. Kuro Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(31)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lake Forest

Booked 10 times today

Kuro Bistro,Lake Forest's hit spot for sushi and grill! From fresh fish to hibachi and burgers, Kuro Bistro offers dishes for everyone with an appetite. Signature Maki (special rolls) are a fan favorite where others enjoy the golden shrimp and meat and seafood entrees from the kitchen. Offering patio (in season), indoor dining, full bar and sushi bar, this contemporary dining experience is relaxing and enjoyable!The perfect location for a special occasion or a casual night out located in downtown Lake Forest, Illinois.

5. Disotto

4.6

Exceptional(1294)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 39 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.

6. Froggy's

4.6

Exceptional(1031)

Price: Expensive

• French • Highwood

Booked 8 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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7. Oaken Bistro + Bar

4.3

Awesome(230)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lake Forest

Booked 5 times today

Oaken is a modern, upscale American Bistro + Bar with a global influence. Enjoy all-day dining in Lake Forest with elevated burgers & salads as well as dishes with more unique, worldly flavor trends like our popular Oaken Burger, Cubano with Crispy Pork Belly, or Braised Short Rib. When it’s time for Happy Hour, the sleek lounge features a craft cocktail menu with signature herbal-infused offerings as well as an eclectic wine list and local beers. Enjoy all day drinks and dining in the contemporary dining room, the inviting 25-seat outdoor patio, or order take-out or delivery. Branch out from your ordinary routine and unearth Oaken!

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8. Nativo Mexican cuisine

4.4

Awesome(50)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Bannockburn

Booked 3 times today

WELCOME TO NATIVO MEXICAN CUISINE SERVING UPSCALE MEXICAN FUSION We’re thrilled to spice up your life with our new location in Bannockburn.Nativo is an upscale, yet relaxed atmosphere in Bannockburn. Nativo Mexican Cuisine offers delicious food, tasty cocktails and a hip vibe that makes you want to keep coming back. Serving up both traditional, and non-traditional Latin cuisine that incorporates flavors from all around the world. Dive into our vibrant world of flavors with exclusive dishes like our Mango-Chili Tacos and signature Margaritas.

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9. SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza Company - Highwood

4.8

Exceptional(221)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Highwood

Thank you for choosing SLYCE, where pizza is our passion. We have preserved the art of making hand crafted artisanal coal fired pizzas. Our mission is simple: Have a simple menu that allows us to focus special attention to every ingredient that comes into our building. We choose and use the best quality ingredients possible. We do not believe in premade, mass produced food. We source locally grown or raised products whenever possible and use one of the cleanest natural burning resources to heat our ovens. At SLYCE less is more, as our fresh ingredients are delicately placed, not piled on, to create a perfectly balanced pie. Our dough is made in house daily, hand stretched to order, and baked next to a burning pile of coal giving it a thin, bubbly crust with charred edges and leopard spotting on the bottom. So sit back and relax, as we hand craft you one of your favorite, perfectly charred pies.

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10. Eggspresso - Bannockburn

5.0

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Bannockburn

Booked 5 times today

Creating a memorable breakfast experience has been our goal from day one. We are committed to creating an experience that provides an alternative to what breakfast has become and reminds us of what breakfast should be. A breakfast where taste, quality and presentation are the foundation. Delivering this level of quality consistently on a day to day basis is our promise to our customers. Once you have experienced the Eggspresso difference, you too will be a believer. Not only will you taste the difference that using fresh quality products can produce, you will see it from the moment you enter Eggspresso breakfast & lunch.

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BBk2VIP
Chicago / Illinois •55 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is such a quaint and dependable restaurant. An awesome setting with great food and attention to detail. Our server got off to a slow start, but was able to make strides by the end. Wine was not exactly at the right temperature, but our server made sure to cool both bottles down fairly quickly. Great experience!
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Le Colonial - Lake ForestPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Lake Forest
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4.7
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MichaelVIP
Chicago / Illinois •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Francesca’s Intimo never disappoints! Christmas Eve Dinner was as yummy and enjoyable as ever! Highly recommend for any occasion or no occasion at all! Bon appetite!
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Francesca's IntimoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lake Forest
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4.6
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Erika
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My gawd we ordered so many things from the menu. The buffalo mozzarella, fired calamari, bruschetta special and mussels were outstanding. Entrees were phenomenal and portioned generously. We had to sit at a high top at the bar and waited 20 minutes after our reservation time, but they were so apologetic and kind! I can hardly wait to return!!
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DisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.6
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richard
Wisconsin •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
I order the duck dinner < worst I ever had . so tough hard to cut send it back did not eat it they said I could have another dinner but didn't have the time
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MiramarPrice: Moderate• French• Highwood
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4.8
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MargoVIP
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
The food is always so good! A very friendly staff that makes you feel so welcome. It is our go to place
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Kuro BistroPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Lake Forest
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4.6

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55 restaurants available nearby

1. Le Colonial - Lake Forest

2. Francesca's Intimo

3. Miramar

4. Kuro Bistro

5. Disotto

6. Froggy's

7. Oaken Bistro + Bar

8. Nativo Mexican cuisine

9. SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza Company - Highwood

10. Eggspresso - Bannockburn

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