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Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in North Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Austin's Saloon and Eatery restaurant
4.8
4.8 (418)
$30 and under
American
Libertyville
About the restaurant
ABOUT THE RESTAURANT

Welcome to Libertyville’s neighborhood eatery. Here at Austin’s, we serve up tasty bites and brews with good times enjoyed in great company. Locally sourced, exceptionally prepared food, served up by our radically kind family. That’s the Austin’s way.

Follow us on Instagram at @austins_libertyville or download our app on the App Store or Google Play to earn points with every order!

NEED TO KNOW (OPTIONAL)

Join us for indoor or outdoor dining! We keep it casual, kid-friendly, and great for groups.

Austin’s is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-9pm, and Sundays from 10am-9pm. Our bar is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-12pm. We are closed on Mondays.

All reservations have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you will arrive later than 15 minutes after your reservation time.

Top review
Kim
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and large portion sizes. Great overall experience.
A photo of Nirvana Wine & Grillerie restaurant
4.8
4.8 (538)
$31 to $50
Wine Bar
Vernon Hills
About the restaurant
Outstanding Quality and Integrity - Nirvana food is simple, fresh, honest and founded on relationships. Our cheeses and charcuterie are crafted by award winning artisans, our winemakers" families have farmed the land and planted the grapes, we support farmers and fishermen who work sustainably with the earth.
Sharing - Here at Nirvana, we welcome guests into our home with food and wine. The Nirvana staff shares through expert, warm, professional and knowledgeable service.

Top review
KatyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Our server was wonderful and helping us decide on wine, all our food choices were fabulous and we really enjoyed the live music. It was a touch too loud for conversations at a four person table. Suggest if possible to turn down the speaker a smidge.
A photo of No Manches Mexican Grill - Vernon Hills restaurant
4.8
4.8 (66)
$31 to $50
Mexican
Vernon Hills
About the restaurant
No Manches Mexican Grill is a modern Mexican concept that brings Dia de los Muertos culture to life, with vibrant murals, traditional Mexican cuisines, innovative handcrafted cocktails, and a great ambiance. Whether you get the Tocho Morocho Parillada for the whole family, or sip on our signature margarita 'LA COLORADA', we will make sure to satisfy your taste buds each and every time!!! See you soon!!!
Top review
Jeremy
Dined on 6 Jan 2025
Good food. They have music cranked up making it difficult to converse.
A photo of Longitud315 restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1617)
$31 to $50
Latin American
Highwood
About the restaurant
Longitud315 is the life-long dream of Chef Tony Castillo. A concept that was born as a result of his childhood memories cooking side to side with his grandmother. She taught him that cooking wasn’t about just cooking a dish, but great cooking that comes from the heart. Chef Tony’s wish is to transmit his passion for cooking in every single dish and for each of our patrons to have the most memorable dining experience...

Chef Tony brings to the North Shore and to all food lovers a new fusion of South American flavors with exotic Venezuelan, Argentinian, Brazilian, Ecuadorian and Peruvian flavors...


TO REQUEST ROOFTOP PLEASE CONTACT US @ (847) 926-7495

Top review
judyVIP
Dined on 12 Jan 2025
I have never had a bad meal at Longitud315. Love their empanadas, arepas and shirt steak! Every time I eat here I bring a new friend to discover this restaurant.
A photo of Sushi Badaya Restaurant restaurant
4.7
4.7 (54)
$31 to $50
Sushi
Highland Park
About the restaurant
Sushi Restaurant | Omakaze
Sashimi & Sushi Roll & Maki
Sushi Restaurant Highland Park
Prepared daily with top quality & fresh ingredients by Sushi Badaya Restaurant
Omakaze Signature Course. Varities of top rated Wine and sake are also available.

Top review
Ro
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
Our fav Great food Great service Great feeling Great people Love love love
A photo of Ema - Glenview restaurant
4.7
4.7 (469)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Glenview
About the restaurant
Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab.

The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

Top review
BruceVIP
Dined 4 days ago
The eggplant spread was outstanding - I could go back just for that one. The salad and blistered green beans were good. The skirt steak was delicious and cooked perfectly. Service was excellent and the restaurant is pretty. It was on the loud side but not to the point of preventing conversation.
A photo of Mickey Finns Brewery restaurant
4.6
4.6 (243)
$30 and under
Brewery
Libertyville
About the restaurant

Welcome to Illinois oldest craft brewer and brewpub. Serving up many of your pub style favorites, Mickey Finns Brewery is the place to go for lunch or dinner in historic downtown Libertyville. Try the fish and chips, homemade thin crust pizza or any of our burger/sandwich offerings. With over 12 handcrafted Mickey Finn's beers on tap, plus a full array of drinks, cocktails and wine there is something for everybody. Brunch served every Saturday and Sunday 11am -3pm. Walk-ins welcome too..

If you want to catch the big game, Mickey Finns Brewery also has you covered, with over 14- 70" tv's in bar and dining room. Order up some appetizers (wings, pretzels, beer nuggets and more). Let your server know what your favorite beer is and settle in to enjoy what's on screen. Family owned and operated.

Karaoke every Thursday night, live music on Fridays and Saturday. 9:30pm
*Outdoor seating availability and reservations are weather permitting*

Top review
Daniel
Dined on 11 Jan 2025
This is our favorite spot for a number of reasons. Namely the staff and the service. Sure the food is great. Cocktails are wonderful. But the staff in the star of the show. Always welcoming. Always courteous. They really are what makes the experience at Mickey Finns great each and every time. In my humble opinion no other bar/restaurant in Libertyville hold a candle to Mickey Finns in this regard. Thank you. Appreciate you. See you around the way soon.
A photo of West Side Ramen restaurant
4.6
4.6 (90)
$30 and under
Ramen
Libertyville
About the restaurant
West Side Ramen impresses with mind-blowing ramen and an amazing depth of flavors. You'll appreciate our creative and delicious dishes and quick, friendly service in our laid back family run restaurant. The vibrant atmosphere and welcoming staff make us a must visit in Libertyville and the Chicago area. With standout items like our signature prime smash burgers, bao buns, dumplings, and daily specials, there is something for everyone to enjoy at West Side Ramen! We'll see you soon....
Top review
twyla
Dined today
Delicious! I had been trying to get in to try the ramen for some time. It did not disappoint! Our table of four has three different varieties and they were all fantastic! I will be back
A photo of Torino Ramen restaurant
4.5
4.5 (130)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Wilmette
About the restaurant
Voted North Shore’s Best Ramen & Sushi Restaurant!

Japanese Restaurant Featuring Traditional Ramen, Sushi, Izakaya/Bar menu. Torino opened its door to the north suburbs of Chicago in 2017 focusing on creating traditional authentic ramen and it quickly became the busy ramen shop in the north shore.

Torino's philosophy goes beyond ramen. Torino started to offer a sushi menu and was recently voted as the best sushi restaurant in the north shore of Chicago.

Enjoy our happy hour at our bar Tue-Thu 4-7pm.

For the regular menu, please go to www.torinoramen.com

Top review
ShaVIP
Dined on 7 Jan 2025
Great ramen in the suburbs, sushi and karage were super fresh too
A photo of Johnnys Kitchen and Tap restaurant
4.4
4.4 (616)
$30 and under
American
Glenview
About the restaurant
When you walk through the front door of Johnny’s Kitchen and Tap, you inhale the delicious aroma of chicken cooking in a wood-roasting rotisserie oven. Cozy, casual, and nicely outfitted, Johnny’s in business since 1995, has a large bar that separates two dining rooms and offers something for everyone. We have a party room that accommodates up to 70 people.



Johnny’s is well known for their wood-roasted chicken, rotisserie-roasted pork, baby back ribs and real mashed potatoes. The menu also features steak and chops, fresh fish, pastas, salads and sandwiches. Specials are offered daily and include such favorites as charbroiled fresh fish, Chicken al Forno and Shrimp Fontinella. Johnny’s spacious bar offers a full wine list, a wide selection of beers on tap and an extensive martini list. Don’t forget to save room for dessert-the fresh baked Apple Pie with French vanilla ice cream and caramel is a favorite!


Top review
Dennis
Dined on 9 Jan 2025
Great service, good food and comfortable surroundings.
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