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1. Primal Cut Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(3186)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tinley Park
Booked 53 times today
WE WILL BE CLOSED JAN 1- JAN 3ALL PARTIES OVER 4 MUST CALL15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD FOR RESERVATIONS ALL GUEST MUST BE PRESENT TO BE SEATED- NO EXCEPTIONS2 HOUR SEATINGSRESEVATION RECOMMENDEDPLEASE REMEMBER ALL CHILDREN AND INFANTS COUNT AS A SEAT3.5% Service Charge on all credit and debit Cards18% GRAT ON ALL PARTIES UNDER 6 PEOPLE. 20% GRAT. ON ALL PARTIES OVER 6 PEOPLEWE WILL BE CLOSED JANUARY 1st thru JANUARY 3rd
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2. Bella Mia
4.8
Exceptional(2227)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Midlothian
Booked 18 times today
Bella Mia is a neighborhood gem in Midlothian, praised for its delicious food, great service, and wonderful atmosphere. Reviewers call it a 'hidden gem' and a 'favorite place to dine'. It's got that downtown feel right in the suburbs, making it a great spot for a variety of occasions. It's not just the food that's consistently delicious, but the staff's warm and friendly nature, as well as the beautiful decor that makes every visit special.
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3. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL
4.4
Awesome(6341)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oak Lawn
Booked 111 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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4. Maple Tree Inn
4.8
Exceptional(4586)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Homewood
Booked 40 times today
Maple Tree Inn was awarded the very prestigious honor of being named in the Top 50 Southern Restaurants In America by OpenTable in 2018. We are proud to announce that the Maple Tree Inn has permanently relocated to Homewood, IL. We have maintained almost 100% of our staff and they have made the move with us. We are still committed to the art of Cajun/Creole cooking & maintaining our status as the first and longest-running Cajun/Creole restaurant in Chicagoland. We are featuring a menu of our signature dishes including our Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, Country Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, and many more! We have boutique wines on draft, signature hand crafted cocktails, and an impressive craft beer list. Our hand crafted, premium cocktail menu highlights the very best of our repertoire. We look forward to hosting you & providing you with all the comforts of New Orleans, just a little closer to home.
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5. Frankie's Since 1988
4.8
Exceptional(3703)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tinley Park
Booked 35 times today
The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. We renovated AND re-branded almost one year ago in May of 2023. We created a NEW CONCEPT we call MODERN CASUAL CHIC...The new name is Frankie's Since 1988 as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago. No longer a fine dining white tablecloth restaurant. Our new vibe is energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails homemade pastas, authentic Southern Italian style pizzas (from our new Marra Forni oven) and most popular dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Alaskan wild king salmon, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others. Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 15 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.
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6. Francesca's Fortunato
4.7
Exceptional(1897)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Frankfort
Booked 39 times today
Francesca’s Fortunato is located in the charming downtown area of Frankfort. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
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7. Mr. Benny's Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(732)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Mokena
Booked 3 times today
Steak and Seafood serving Prime and Black Angus and wild species of seafoodSouth African and Australian cold water lobster tails along with wild Alaskan salmon and Canadian fresh water walleye and lake perch. Along with other Mr Benny"s specialties.
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8. Red Star Kitchen + Bar
4.3
Awesome(176)
Price: Moderate
• American • Matteson
Booked 15 times today
Welcome to Red Star Kitchen + Bar, where culinary artistry meets vibrant ambiance in a celebration of flavor and style. Nestled in the heart of Matteson, our restaurant invites you on a journey of gastronomic delight, blending modern sophistication with the warmth of a welcoming neighborhood gem.Step into Red Star and be captivated by the contemporary design, where rich red hues and ambient lighting create an inviting atmosphere that effortlessly transitions from intimate dinners to lively gatherings. Our chic and comfortable setting sets the stage for a dining experience that goes beyond the ordinary.Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner for two, a lively night out with friends, or a venue for a special celebration, Red Star Kitchen + Bar invites you to indulge in an experience where passion for food and a commitment to excellence converge. Reserve your table today and embark on a culinary journey that transcends the ordinary, only at Red Star.
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9. Francesca's Vicinato
4.8
Exceptional(1583)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Palos Hills
Booked 17 times today
Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.
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10. Ken's on Western
4.8
Exceptional(422)
Price: Moderate
• American • Burbank
Booked 16 times today
We are about family, tradition, food, libations, classic favorites, great times with close friends. New ideas collide with old school class. Enjoy!
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  • OpenTable Diner
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    It was my daughter’s 15th birthday. We had her and her friends at one table and me and my husband and son and another table and our waitress Shea served us both and did an amazing job taking care of them and us! Food was delicious!!! Christmas decorations were beautiful.. made for great instagram and snap photos for my daughter :)
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    Bella MiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midlothian
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    4.8
  • Ericvip
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great meal, service ,cocktails and atmosphere. Have no problem going back there again
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    Primal Cut SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Tinley Park
    •
    4.6
  • Oscarvip
    Chicago / Illinois •51 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The Girl and the Goat always exceeds expectations, even when my expectations are sky high! Thank you! We had the Pig Face, String Beans, Goat Belly, and Steak. The dishes all exploded with flavors. The balance of seasonings, use of citrus, vinegar and other elements of the dishes played well and makes the culinary experience here amazing. The cocktails were yummy as well. The Peach-Te-quilla was light and refreshing. The Spicy Fat Boy had a ton of flavor. To finish the night, we had the Toffee Pumpkin cake and a neat pour of the Pappy Family Reserve. The Pappy was a treat and made a great night even more special! Thanks to Stephanie and all the team at the Goat. You are all AMAZING!
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    Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Dinervip
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Absolutely delicious!! The beet agnolotti was amazing and the rigatoni was delicious too. Highly recommend the onion dip!!
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    Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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    4.7
  • Debora
    Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We were seated 10 minutes early for our 1pm reservation. Out server arrived at our table immediately and greeted us. We put in drink orders then when she came with those we ordered our appetizer and meal. We thought it might take a bit of time as the place was full but it was all out quickly. Ordered thr pot pie and braised beef and both good. This is where service got slow but I think they seated 3 or 4 new tables in her area at once so she was busy. Ordered thr mint cheesecake and that was amazing. Bill was $80 plus tax so not really bad for 2 people to have a nice meal with drinks and dessert. The tree and Christmas decorations were beautiful and we lucked out and were seated near the tree. Will make it a tradition each year to go back. Lucked out on the reservation because we missed it when it opened. So glad we got one!
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    The Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.6

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