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Bluegrass, Highland Park, IL

Bluegrass

4.9
4.9
2611 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west side of town it is a true destination dining location. Complete with a warm friendly bar and an American flare, Bluegrass blends in a little Southern influence into its repertoire. The wine and beer selections are all American, along with a full back bar, all hand selected to echo the quality of the fare. Aside from a beautiful setting, the restaurant has extraordinary food and service with a remarkable value.
Check our website for details on the events during the summer, as well as our Facebook page. We have many wonderful, rotating specials therefore consult our online menu regularly.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Regional American (Southern), Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    (847) 831-0595
  • Website
    http://www.bluegrasshp.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We now cater for home, office or in our dining room, check out our website for current menu suggestions. www.bluegrasshp.com
  • Private party facilities
    We only open for private parties Saturday lunches. We do open for showers, weddings, anniversaries and any large group over 40 guests. Everything from a Brunch to Cocktails and appetizers.
  • Location
    1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Area
    Highland Park
  • Cross Street
    Richfield Road and Old Deerfield Road
  • Parking details
    Plenty of FREE parking, with two lots next door for over flow, and additional parking across the street at the Highland Park Police Department.
  • Public transit
    Chicago Northwestern line in downtown Highland Park is about 1.5 miles away.
  • Entertainment
    The Best Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in Chicago!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,611 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    American

  • North Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • North Suburbs

    Best Food

  • North Suburbs

    Best Service

  • North Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bluegrass is a "neighborhood gem" known for its "outstanding food and service." The Mardi Gras menu is a highlight, with dishes like jambalaya and crawfish étouffée that are "delicious and authentic." The staff is "attentive and friendly," creating a lively atmosphere. Reservations are highly recommended.

2,611 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place! Small, cozy and fun. The food is great, good service and a great cocktails. This place is a great find.

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  2. Vicki

    VIP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always fun to dine at Bluegrass. And I love the vegetarian jambalaya! Thank you as always for a great experience!

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  3. Joseph

    Chicago

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great time at this restaurant. The food is exceptional. They do a great job with seasonal menus. Being a Louisiana themed restaurant, being there during Mardi Gras brought back many memories of our time in Louisiana. We feel right at home in this restaurant. The service is great. Real attentive, but not intrusive. A real neighborhood gem. We highly recommend it.

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  4. Bob

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken and shrimp over dirty rice is my go to. Always great

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  5. Thomas

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit to Bluegrass, and we will definitely be back. The restaurant had a special Mardi Gras menu, although our outstanding server, Zarai, assured us that many of the NOLA-inspired items were on the regular menu as well. Everything we had was delicious; our friends and I especially recommend the Key West seafood salad and the shrimp and grits with shrimp and andouille sausage. As already noted, the service was outstanding, and the hostess/manager was very friendly and welcoming. Overall, it was an A+ experience.

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  6. Steven

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, decent portions. You must try the gumbo!

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  7. Kim

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants. The owners and staff are a well oiled machine and everyone seems to enjoy themselves. Our waiter is the same waiter that’s been there forever and he’s amazing. The food, drinks and ambiance are spectacular. I had the redfish with beans and rice and my friend had the jambalaya which was 100% original just like I remember eating in New Orleans. I highly recommend and reservations are a must!

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  8. Fred

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! Always a good time here.

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  9. Bonnie

    VIP

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Been there many times. Food is always good and service friendly and helpful.

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  10. Lee

    VIP

    Chicago

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent. Noise level was a bit high. Love the food and will be returning soon. Happy Mardi Gras

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FAQs

Bluegrass offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 831-0595.

Bluegrass is rated 4.9 stars by 2611 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bluegrass

1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL 60035

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Richfield Road and Old Deerfield Road
  • Area
    Highland Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–20:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Regional American (Southern), Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of FREE parking, with two lots next door for over flow, and additional parking across the street at the Highland Park Police Department.
  • Public transit
    Chicago Northwestern line in downtown Highland Park is about 1.5 miles away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The Best Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in Chicago!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bluegrasshp.com/
  • Phone number
    (847) 831-0595
  • Catering
    We now cater for home, office or in our dining room, check out our website for current menu suggestions. www.bluegrasshp.com
  • Private party facilities
    We only open for private parties Saturday lunches. We do open for showers, weddings, anniversaries and any large group over 40 guests. Everything from a Brunch to Cocktails and appetizers.
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