Best Casual Restaurants in Riverwoods

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, IL

4.6

Exceptional(6295)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wheeling

Booked 96 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.

2. Saranello's

4.5

Awesome(5495)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wheeling

Booked 50 times today

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy's culture, Executive Chef Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, as well as prime steaks and fresh fish dishes to the table.Feel the energy while dining in a casual and rustic 6700-square-foot setting. Dine at natural reclaimed wood tables with seating for 175, surrounded by inviting darker woods, exposed brick and beams, subtle filament lighting, and accented with muted chocolate and caramel tones throughout.

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3. Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4.7

Exceptional(806)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wheeling

Booked 38 times today

We are entering a new age for bourbon and beer drinkers as the many different varieties are readily available for your enjoyment here at Spears. Our cocktails are prepared by our incredibly knowledgeable bartenders who know all about the process of making, mixing, and drinking your next high quality beverage. Spears has American roots where the best Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer meet and await to delight you!

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4. Big Bowl-Lincolnshire

4.7

Exceptional(2896)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Lincolnshire

Booked 59 times today

Using the freshest and highest quality ingredients and starting fromscratch are the only ways to authentically prepare Asian cuisine.At Big Bowl, we make our own curries and roast our own chiliesand spices, which are ground daily to prepare a variety of oursignature dishes. Our menu features Chinese favorites like KungPao Chicken, Prime Beef & Broccoli, Sweet & Sour PineappleShrimp, along with Thai specialties like Panang Curry Chicken, Vegetable & Tofu PadThai and Red Hot Pepper Chicken Noodles. Whether its sweet orspicy, rice or noodles, Chinese or Thai that you are craving, ourmenu has it all.

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5. Benihana - Wheeling, IL

4.4

Awesome(1788)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Wheeling

Booked 64 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

6. Enzo and Lucia

4.8

Exceptional(1415)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Grove

Booked 25 times today

We invite you to enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal at Enzo and Lucia Ristorante. We use only fresh ingredients in our classic Italian dishes and cherished family recipes. Homemade Italian gourmet cappellacci stuffed with seasonal ingredients is the specialty at our Long Grove restaurant housed in a former and historic Victorian-style home erected in 1876.Our outdoor patio gives dining “all’aperto” a whole new meaning, bordered by colorful flowers and foliage, the soothing sound of a fountain, and relaxing background music. Live music on the weekends.

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7. Tomahawk BBQ Steakhouse - Lincolnshire

4.7

Exceptional(8)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Lincolnshire

Booked 13 times today

Savor a blend of Asian barbecue traditions, merging the finest flavors of Chinese Shaokao, Japanese Yakiniku, and Korean Gogi-gui. Imagine tender meats, seared to perfection on a hot grill, accompanied by your choice of Japanese sake, Korean Soju, or an ice-cold beer. It’s a sensory delight that nourishes both the body and soul.At Tomahawk, it’s more than just the food; it’s about the connections and memories we create together. Whether you’re with family, friends, or colleagues, every meal is an opportunity to bond, celebrate, and create lasting moments. Come join us at Tomahawk BBQ Steakhouse, where every bite embodies togetherness and each gathering is a celebration of excellent food and wonderful company. Your table awaits, and your story is ready to be written

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8. Boston Fish Market - Wheeling

4.3

Awesome(1174)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Wheeling

Booked 29 times today

Boston Fish Market’s menu features only the freshest seafood available. In addition to serving great food, Boston Fish Market processes hundreds of thousands of pounds of fish per week for some of the nation's top food distributors.

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9. Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

4.7

Exceptional(60)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Buffalo Grove

Booked 27 times today

For the best slice of pizza that Buffalo Grove has to offer, look no further than Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza. Nestled in the friendly suburb of Buffalo Grove is the pizza restaurant that’s been serving families legendary Chicago pizza since 1989. Located in the second oldest building in Buffalo Grove at 85 S. Buffalo Road, at the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Buffalo Grove Road, enjoy full-service dining and bar, along with carryout and delivery service to Buffalo Grove and parts of Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods and Wheeling. We also offer catering and have private event spaces available for up to 80 hungry people.

10. Budrista Club

3.5

Very Good(1)

Price: Moderate

• Lounge • Wheeling

Booked 3 times today

Discover the Budrista Club Consumption Lounge—a unique, all-in-one destination located within OKAY Cannabis Dispensary in Wheeling, IL, offering more than just cannabis.Here, you'll find:🌿 OKAY Cannabis Dispensary – Your go-to spot for top-tier cannabis products.☕️ West Town Bakery – Sip on handcrafted beverages & cocktails in a cozy setting.🍸 Budrista Consumption Lounge – Unwind and enjoy some of your OKAY purchases in our lounge.Whether you're looking to explore cannabis, relax in our lounge, or grab a drink with friends, OKAY has it all. Join us for an elevated experience like no other!

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Lori
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Our server was SO sweet and funny and was on everything! We didn’t have to wait for anything. If we could get her every time we ate there, we would go back so often! Great food as usual. Thank you!
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Big Bowl-LincolnshirePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Lincolnshire
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4.7
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Jennifer
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great place, great food and service. Can be loud at times; still great experience.
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Saranello'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wheeling
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4.5
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Vivi
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Not as good as other times Orders not brought and had to remind servers. The chef we had this time did not cook stuff well enough such as the shrimp .. slightly raw inside We will still come back but of the many times we have been here this was not the best.
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Benihana - Wheeling, ILPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Wheeling
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4.4
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lynne
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Three of our group ordered the special turkey dinner for Thanksgiving which was excellent. There was a selection of light and dark meat, a nice mix of carrots and green beans, dressing, mashed potato and cranberry sauce. A pumpkin based dessert was also very nice. All of the seasonings were delicious and everything was cooked just right. One member of our party ordered -- and thoroughly enjoyed -- the chicken risotto and a side of vegan tortilla soup.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Wheeling
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4.6
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kimvip
Chicago / Illinois •29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
We started with the Brussels Sprouts and they were crispy and excellent! We all had burgers for dinner and they were cooked to perfection! The cotton Candy for dessert was a huge hit for the birthday boy!
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Spears Bourbon Burgers & BeerPrice: Moderate• American• Wheeling
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4.7

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85 restaurants available nearby

1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, IL

2. Saranello's

3. Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4. Big Bowl-Lincolnshire

5. Benihana - Wheeling, IL

6. Enzo and Lucia

7. Tomahawk BBQ Steakhouse - Lincolnshire

8. Boston Fish Market - Wheeling

9. Lou Malnati's - Buffalo Grove

10. Budrista Club

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