Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Wilmette

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1. Valley Lodge Tavern

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4.4

Awesome(110)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Wilmette

Booked 21 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.

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2. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(8122)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 122 times today

Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights include 12-Hour Smoked Prime Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, and Wisconsin Fish Fry Friday.

3. Spirit Elephant

4.8

Exceptional(1540)

Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Winnetka

Booked 59 times today

Award-winning, plant-based cuisine. We cater to food-lovers, not just vegans. Try one or our specialty craft cocktails (both alcoholic and zero-proof) and be sure to save room for our wildly tasty desserts. Our space has an urban, airy vibe and our expansive, beautiful bar is a great place to meet friends after work for happy hour. Feel like some air? Book your reservation on our cozy, elegant patio and add the outdoors as an enhancement to your experience. We specialize in events at our beautiful venue (indoors and out). Our goal is to give you a memorable experience every time. Come in and enjoy a meal while you do good for your health, the planet, and all its inhabitants. We hope you will eat plants, and feel beautiful.

4. Bluestone

4.0

Excellent(26)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Evanston

Booked 14 times today

Bluestone is a Chicago-style restaurant in Evanston that offers homestyle cooking in a warm and welcoming environment. Owner John, whose obsession with golf led to the more than 250 pin flags decorating the restaurant, opened Bluestone after transitioning from commercial film production. His goal was to create a locale that was filled with friendliness and familiar faces, all while serving a variety of menu options with a hometown feel. Guests can enjoy favorites like crab cakes, or branch out and discover a new one from their wrap, soup, quesadilla or burger menus. Don't forget to try homemade specialties such as the turkey or black bean burgers, or the Bluestone signature smoked wings. There are also several thin-crust pizza options, like the pesto or BBQ chicken offerings. Whether you're just passing through or a long-time resident, Bluestone, at the corner of Central St. and Prairie Ave., is everyone's home away from home.

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5. Moretti's - Morton Grove

4.6

Exceptional(612)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Morton Grove

Booked 17 times today

Moretti's is Pizza and So Much More!Based in classic Italian and American cuisine with modern innovations, Moretti's menu features award winning thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish pizza with more than 20 different toppings, house made meatballs and freshly sliced Italian Beef, "Mile High Lasagna," with homemade layers of fresh pasta, marinara and four cheeses, unique pasta specialties and numerous chef-inspired daily specials. The menu also includes chicken, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, signature salads, grilled specialties and more. There are dedicated Vegan and Gluten Free Menus, as well as keto and vegetarian selections.Moretti's Pizza was voted "Best of the Best" in the Chicago areas biggest diners' poll - Daily Herald "Best of the Best." Moretti's offers dine-in, takeout and Moretti's in-house "Faster, Hotter, Happier" delivery team, as well as full service off-site catering and hosted events at the restaurant in private rooms, with complete event planni

6. Blind Faith Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(1499)

Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Evanston

Booked 31 times today

Blind Faith Cafe is a comfort food haven. The consistently good food, served in a casual and warm atmosphere, is praised in the reviews. The varied menu caters to everyone, from vegans to carnivores. The friendly and attentive staff make guests feel comfortable, creating a relaxing environment perfect for any occasion.

7. Firehouse Grill

4.1

Excellent(184)

Price: Moderate

• American • Evanston

Booked 4 times today

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

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8. The Geodesic Domes at Hackney's on Harms

4.8

Exceptional(271)

Price: Moderate

• American • Skokie

Booked 14 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. Estacion

4.8

Exceptional(98)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Evanston

Booked 4 times today

Discover a culinary voyage to the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean at Estacion, where every bite brings the soulful essence of Puerto Rico to your plate. Led by acclaimed head chef Mark Mendez, our passionate team takes pride in presenting authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in its purest form, offering a dining experience that pays homage to the rich culinary heritage.

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10. Valley Lodge Tavern - Glenview

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4.5

Awesome(2)

Price: Moderate

• American • Glenview

Booked 15 times today

A True Neighborhood Tavern With its homelike atmosphere, the Valley Lodge is one of the iconic and go-to restaurants on the North Shore. Founded in 1969 by brothers Peter and Taki Adamis, the Glenview location quickly became THE popular dining destination. In 1997, new owners Bill and George Stavrou carried forward the tradition in Glenview, and later in 2014 when they opened its Wilmette location.Our philosophy has always been and is to create a true neighborhood tavern. One where our guests can be comfortable, relax, and take the whole family, friends, business associates, or even the whole team where they can enjoy quality service and exceptional food at a great value.

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Wendy
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our waitress was great. She took our drinks order and gave us time to look over the menu and talk. It was my family member’s birthday and we got something special from the kitchen. I had to get something changed and I found the person who helped me earlier to assist me. We loved the food and enjoyed celebrating there!
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L. Woods Tap and Pine LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Lincolnwood
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4.7
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David
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great place. Just a bit loud. It will not keep me from going again. Really good food and drinks.
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Valley Lodge TavernPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Wilmette
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4.4
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Andrew
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Michelle (sp?) was our server and she was absolutely phenomenal. Her knowledge of the menu helped guide us in the direction that we wanted to go for the food that we wanted to eat. She was also conversational, but not overly so. She hung around long enough to be pleasant, but then left us to our own devices at appropriate times. For a server, timing is everything, and she had it! The food was also amazing! There’s a reason this restaurant is rated number two in the country for being restaurants. They do not disappoint!
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Spirit ElephantPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Winnetka
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4.8
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Susan
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
The restaurant was very busy, but our server was lovely. They were out of fish and chips (the special that day) st 7 p.m.; that was disappointing as several in our party were going to order. Excellent happy hour deals!
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BluestonePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Evanston
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Susan
Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 Oct 2024
The pizza was great, the service was ok. But it really was warm inside the restaurant.
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Moretti's - Morton GrovePrice: Moderate• Italian• Morton Grove
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4.6

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Valley Lodge Tavern

2. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

3. Spirit Elephant

4. Bluestone

5. Moretti's - Morton Grove

6. Blind Faith Cafe

7. Firehouse Grill

8. The Geodesic Domes at Hackney's on Harms

9. Estacion

10. Valley Lodge Tavern - Glenview

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