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Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Elmwood Park

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A photo of Hoja Santa restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(110)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Oak Park
Booked 10 times today
We're Hoja Santa, your culinary adventure in Oak Park. Inspired by the Hoja Santa leaf, we blend tradition and innovation to serve up unforgettable Mexican flavors. Join us for great food, crafted cocktails, and a warm welcome
A photo of Eden restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1655)
Price: Expensive
• American • Avondale
Booked 14 times today
Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.
A photo of Taxim restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1100)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 10 times today
Taxim, which is located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, features regionally-inspired Greek dishes paired with an all-Greek wine list. The stunning dining room is fitted with soaring 16-foot ceilings, travertine marble floors, dramatic Byzantine-style lamps and artwork, and the rooftop dining area lined with Greek flowering herbs.The restaurant was chosen as one of of Chicago's Best New Restaurants in 2009/2010 by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Reader. Additionally, Taxim's housemade yogurt with young favas and lamb confit was selected as one of the Best Bites of 2009 by the Chicago Reader, the house-cured sardines were mentioned in Time Out Chicago's 2009 "100 Best Things We Ate (and drank) This Year" feature, and the wood-grilled octopus was selected as 2010's "Best New Dish" by Chicago magazine. Additionally, chef-owner David Schneider appeared on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America" in April 2011 going head-to-head with Iron Chef Cat Cora.
A photo of Francesca - Lincolnwood restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(411)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lincolnwood
Booked 22 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.
A photo of Bar Goa-Chicago restaurant
4.4
Awesome(140)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 14 times today
Bar Goa is a clubby Indian Restaurant and Cocktail bar in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Located in the party district on Hubbard Street, Bar Goa transports Chicagoans year-round to India's sunny southwest coast, a region known for electronic music, and beautiful beaches. Diners can expect incredible seafood dishes, delicious Indian favorites & a robust vegan and gluten free menu.
A photo of Devon Seafood + Steak - Oakbrook Terrace restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(6434)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Oak Brook
Booked 32 times today
With an indulgent menu focused on superior quality seafood, Devon Seafood + Steak crafts its dishes with exacting standards & pampers its guests in a comfortable atmosphere. Featuring a generous cellar selection, an oyster bar & creative cuisine, Devon delivers culinary excellence at a surprising value. Open for dinner.
A photo of Oak and Honey restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 11 times today
Kuljas Gupta and Harry Honeyman, our co-owners, bring deep culinary expertise and artisanal baking skills to every dish we serve. Led by Executive Chef Zachary Paske's creative New American cuisine and complemented by General Manager Diane M. Honeyman's inviting hospitality, we strive to offer unforgettable experiences.Our welcoming space, adorned with rustic wooden features and cozy corners, is the ideal place to enjoy our handcrafted cuisine. We take great pride in our freshly made breads and pastries, which provide a taste of both quality and tradition. From our delicate ravioli to our rich crème brûlée, each plate showcases our commitment to flavor.Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we offer a curated menu of craft cocktails and expertly brewed coffee, suitable for any occasion. Whether you're here to enjoy a leisurely meal or just want to relax with a drink, we invite you to treasure each moment with us. You're always welcome.
A photo of Miki's Park restaurant
4.2
Awesome(129)
Price: Moderate
• Korean • River North (Chicago)
Booked 3 times today
Miki’s Park is a Korean-inspired bar concept located in the heart of River North. Unlike anything Chicago has seen before, the Hubbard St. spot combines an enticing menu of casual fare, original craft cocktails and genuine hospitality that can only come from true industry veterans. Whether you are looking for a place for Happy Hour, a night out with friends, or to grab a quick bite, Miki’s Park and Miki’s Tiger Bar is the new type neighborhood destination you’ve been waiting for.
A photo of Pinstripes - Oak Brook restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(473)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oak Brook
Booked 1 time today
Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!
A photo of Simply Pasteur restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(725)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Edgewater
Booked 1 time today
Coming Soon! Heat covered patio seating. Opening 11/25/2020 High quality does not have to be pretentiousUnlike other south-east asian cuisines, Vietnamese food has influences from France. Given this influence, cooking is definitely a culmination of East meets West where meals are prepared and cooked for hours rather than flash fried.With fresh herbs, meats and vegetables, Simply Pasteur goes one step further than other Vietnamese restaurants by crafting our plates to be for a modern-american palette. That is, our cuisine is not only designed to be elegant, but also to be flavorful and to take experience into account.Come relax and enjoy an elegant pairing of Vietnamese pho, noodles, rice dishes and more with our in-house cocktails, wines and full bar.

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  • David
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It was me and girlfriends first time going here and it was amazing ! 10/10 food and experience. We live near the city but this place is definitely worth the drive to come and eat. Will be returning again !
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    Hoja SantaPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Oak Park
    4.8
  • niyatiVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food was great, service was excellent too. But very irresponsible of the management to not post anything on their website that there will NOT be a Bollywood DJ night on Valentine’s Day when they specify that Friday’s and Saturday’s are DJ nights on their website. That is misleading information! We reserved a late table to experience the Bollywood music only to find out that they won’t do that on Valentine’s Day which was on a Friday! Also, the management needs to better prepare of train their front desk staff who attends calls and makes reservations. She was rude, she didn’t bother to get the entrance area cleaned by someone when I told her that the floor so slippery from all the snow and muck that people bring in. The restaurant needs to be more respectful and responsible to the customers who decide not to cancel their reservation when the weather is so bad.
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    Bar Goa-ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• River North (Chicago)
    4.4
  • zoeVIP
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Amazing service and food! Can’t wait to come back for brunch
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    EdenPrice: Expensive• American• Avondale
    4.8
  • Justin
    Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Going to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day for the first time is always a risk, as it’s usually their busiest day of the year and service isn’t always the best. But there were no lapses whatsoever during our experience, with the exception that the host didn’t notice our request in the reservation for a booth instead of a table. Thankfully they were very accommodating in making the shift. Our server was fantastic, as was the food. We thoroughly enjoyed the chicken limone and calamari linguine. We split their house salad, which was delicious, as was the sundae for dessert. Giving single stem roses to all of the ladies and playing 80s love songs was also a great touch! We will definitely be returning to this location again! Kudos to all of the managers and staff for making this Valentine’s Day dining experience one of our best!
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    Francesca - LincolnwoodPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lincolnwood
    4.6
  • JohnVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Valentine’s Day special was great. Staff was super accommodating. Had the wild boar with pasta and it was excellent. Wine selection was pretty solid as well.
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    TaximPrice: Moderate• Greek• Bucktown / Wicker Park
    4.6
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