Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Wilmette

30 restaurants available nearby

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1. Valley Lodge Tavern

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Wilmette

Booked 8 times today

Valley Lodge Tavern in a neighborhood tavern serving high quality food and drink to the north shore for 50 years. We serve a variety of food including burgers, ribs, steaks, and delicious salads.

2. The Hampton Social - Skokie

4.4

Awesome(1896)

Price: Expensive

• American • Skokie

Booked 43 times today

The Hampton Social - Skokie is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, just north of Chicago. The Hampton Social offers our signature "Rosé All Day" lounge, a lively bar, outdoor seating, main dining room and private dining spaces. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

3. Aboyer

4.7

Exceptional(629)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Winnetka

Booked 27 times today

Aboyer (ab-wah-yay), meaning, “to bark,” is a French-American brasserie as imagined by Chef Michael Lachowicz. An American-French restaurant pushing the boundaries of classic cuisine. Pulling from influences all over the world, Aboyer reconfigures classic dishes, but is still firmly planted in classic method and technique, never forgetting where we came from.Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. Aboyer requires a credit card to secure all reservations. Please note that reservations cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled booking will incur a $25 per guest cancellation fee & no-shows will be billed at a rate of $50 per guest.For private dining email events@georgetroisgroup.comAboyer is conveniently located across from the Indian Hill Metra.

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4. Francesca - Lincolnwood

4.6

Exceptional(364)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lincolnwood

Booked 36 times today

Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.

5. Avli - Winnetka

4.5

Awesome(1102)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Winnetka

Booked 19 times today

Avli in suburban Winnetka has been a Chicagoland favorite since 2009 offering guests contemporary and classic Greek small plates, mains, and desserts as well as approachable Greek wines and inventive cocktails.Open daily for brunch, lunch, and dinner, we look forward to having you in to experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Meraki (passion) and Kefi (joy) in the main dining room and seasonal outdoor patio!To inquire about an event, please contact: milton@avli.us

6. Libertad

4.8

Exceptional(3210)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Skokie

Booked 25 times today

Libertad is a casual, chef-driven neighborhood restaurant featuring Latin American inspired cuisine.Executive Chef Mark Mendez, whose experience includes Chicago’s most notable restaurants, pairs bold and exciting flavors for a seasonal menu of small plates ideal for sharing and experiencing the diverse mosaic of the countries that make up Latin America.Noted mixologist Ziyad Asrar has put together a fun and creative cocktail menu while Sommelier Shebnem Ince compiled a succinct wine list that complements the menu with by the glass and bottle selections.You'll quickly find that Libertad personifies the true neighborhood restaurant - a place you want and can dine at all the time because it's welcoming, relaxing and offers a menu so good it's hard to choose. The answer to that dilemma? Visit often.

7. Hackney's on Lake

4.4

Awesome(552)

Price: Moderate

• American • Glenview

Booked 12 times today

Ever since our great Aunt Bebe starting selling hamburgers and beer on her back porch during Prohibition, Hackney's has been making people happy! Today we're famous for our big juicy Hackneyburgers on Hackney's Dark Rye® and our one-of-a-kind Hackney';s Original French Fried Onions®. Prohibition may be over, but our beer selling days are not. Hackney's has an ever-changing list of tap beers along with a full-service bar that can whip up any cocktail you can think of.

A photo of The Geodesic Domes at Hackney's on Harms restaurant

8. The Geodesic Domes at Hackney's on Harms

4.7

Exceptional(292)

Price: Moderate

• American • Skokie

Booked 12 times today

We are thrilled to announce the geodesic domes at Hackneys on Harms are open and ready for your perfect holiday gathering. There is a $10 fee to dine in the domes outside. No reservations for indoor seating.Hackney's is a classic American restaurant that serves authentic American food like burgers and fries, and has been a popular spot in Chicago since the Prohibition Era. Of all the amazing dishes here, one of the most popular is the Hackney Burger. This is a half-pound grilled burger served on two slices of rye bread, and is one of the reasons Hackney's has become so famous. Another delicious dish that stands out from the crowd includes Hackney's Original French Fried Onions. The french fried onions have placed in the top three onions rings in the country consistently, despite not even being rings! If you want to experience authentic classic American cuisine at a restaurant that's been serving America for 76 years, Hackney's is the place to go.

9. Firehouse Grill

4.2

Awesome(187)

Price: Moderate

• American • Evanston

Booked 5 times today

An Evanton neighboorhood favorite!Come in and enjoy a craft beer, great burger, and friendly atmosphere!

10. Guanajuato

4.4

Awesome(358)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Winnetka

Booked 14 times today

We are committed to providing you with a fabulous dining experience whether you are eating in or carrying your food out. If you are planning to visit us, we would be happy to take your reservation, and don't forget to try one of our delicious Margaritas made with limes squeezed daily.Our savory, authentic Mexican food is made only with the freshest ingredients and you can taste the difference. The flavors burst with each bite you take. Our Acapulco Shrimp transports you to the sunny beaches of the Mexican Pacific. The El Molcajete simmers with the subtle and delicious flavors of the high dessert. The Enchiladas Poblano entices with the complexity of our rich mole poblano. Our many fish specials are made with freshest fish in the market. With each of our dishes, you will taste real food made with with real ingredients by people who love to cook. Everything is prepared fresh daily and you will taste the difference.

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TJVIP
Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My meal was delicious! I had an enjoyable experience.
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The Hampton Social - SkokiePrice: Expensive• American• Skokie
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4.4
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CharlesVIP
Chicago / Illinois •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We enjoyed a wonderful anniversary dinner, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Cheers!
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AboyerPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Winnetka
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4.7
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RhondaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had the best time and loved our menu choices which included the trio spread sampler, moussaka and the chicken skewer entree. My daughter and I loved everything and look forward to enjoying our leftovers at home. Service was great in the very busy dining room! We love Avli.
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Avli - WinnetkaPrice: Expensive• Greek• Winnetka
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4.5
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CatVIP
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Wonderful experience! First time at Francesca but we will definitely be back! We started out with the CARPACCIO CON AVOCADO, along with their fresh bread - fantastic! My husband ordered ROLLI ALLA FRANCESCA, which he was very happy with. I ordered AGNOLOTTI QUATTRO FORMAGGI, delicious little pasta pillows with wild mushrooms & brown butter sauce. Well balanced, and delicious! We went for the classic tiramisu, the best I’ve ever had! We also ordered the Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake. My husband orders carrot cake wherever we go & he said this was definitely in his top 3. The coffee was simple, classic and delicious. Along with solid service, the manager came over to introduce himself & check on us. Chefs kiss to this entire dining experience!
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Francesca - LincolnwoodPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lincolnwood
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4.6
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Timothy
New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Great spot with above average food. The salads were great, the French onion was very average, the ambience was cool. I would definitely go back but wish they can improve on the soup a bit.
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Valley Lodge TavernPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Wilmette
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4.5

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Valley Lodge Tavern

2. The Hampton Social - Skokie

3. Aboyer

4. Francesca - Lincolnwood

5. Avli - Winnetka

6. Libertad

7. Hackney's on Lake

8. The Geodesic Domes at Hackney's on Harms

9. Firehouse Grill

10. Guanajuato

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