Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

4.8 (4427)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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2 people

16 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

The Very Best of Land & Sea. Zagat Rated and a four-time recipient of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence award, Parkers’ is a full service restaurant and bar serving lunch, Sunday brunch, dinner, and private functions. We are open for lunch Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday brunch 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM and for Dinner on Sunday - Thursday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, & Friday - Saturday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Great happy hour specials in the lounge, Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Live music in the lounge, Wednesday - Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM & Saturday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Our Crooners Thursday series features Lenny Capp, Randy McCallister, & Gary Ward. If New Orleans inspired food & jazz are more your style, come see McCrackin's Oysters and the Fred Cantu Dixieland Trio during during Sunday Brunch.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(630) 960-5700
Website
http://parkersamerican.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Pawel Marszalek
Private party facilities
We have four Private Dining Rooms, ranging in capacity from 6 to 50 guests, all containing AV capabilities and a wide variety of seating configurations. Personalized menus, 745 unique wines and a huge selection of liquors, insures that your event will be nothing short of perfect.
Private party contact
Linda Stevens: (630) 960-5703

Location
1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Area
Downers Grove
Cross Street
Highland Avenue
Parking details
Parking is available in private lot.
Entertainment
Wednesday through Friday, we feature live jazz in our lounge from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

New Orleans Jazz Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us for our Sunday Brunch with Big Easy vibes, and enjoy the festive music of Mario Abney and Fred Cantu & their Dixieland Trios! The New Orleans inspired ala carte menu features brunch favorites like Beignets, Shrimp & Grits, Cochon Du Lait Eggs Benedict, Prime Rib and Chef Pawel's Louisiana Quiche. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Sunday Dinner Jazz Series - July 6th
US$85.00 per person
6 Jul 2025 only
On July 6th, we continue our Sunday Dinner Jazz Series with the smooth Jazz stylings of the Ava Logan Quartet. Come enjoy an evening with her band, all while enjoying favorites like our Lobster Bisque, Cedar Plank Roasted Whitefish, or Slow Roasted Prime Rib, or your favorites from our special menu. Each performance begins at 5:00 p.m., and we ask everyone is seated by 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. The two and half hour show will have a 30-minute intermission. The $85 per person ticket includes a three course-plated dinner. For complete details and reservations, please contact Fred J. Gore at (630) 960-5700 or fgore@parkersamerican.com
Sunday Dinner Jazz Series - August 3rd
US$85.00 per person
3 Aug 2025 only
On August 3rd, we continue our Sunday Dinner Jazz Series with the Smooth Jazz Guitar Music of Phil Seed and his band. Come welcome Phil to Parkers' for his inaugural performance, while you enjoy your favorites like our Lobster Bisque, Cedar Plank Roasted Whitefish, or Slow Roasted Prime Rib, or your favorites from our special menu. Each performance begins at 5:00 p.m., and we ask everyone is seated by 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. The two and half hour show will have a 30-minute intermission. The $85 per person ticket includes a three course-plated dinner. For complete details and reservations, please contact Fred J. Gore at (630) 960-5700 or fgore@parkersamerican.com

Private dining

What 4,427 people are saying

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
West Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar offers a "delightful dining experience" with "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful environment". Guests rave about the "friendly staff", "exceptional service", and the "fantastic jazz brunch". With a "welcoming atmosphere" and "superb menu choices", Parkers' is a "go-to spot for celebrations".

4,428 Reviews

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Ann VIP
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stephanie was our server, she was knowledgeable and friendly, and kept a close eye on us all thru the meal. She was prompt and helpful and we will request her again. We were very pleased with our meal, both of us had delicious dinners. The bus people were efficient, clearing the plates and glasses right away after we had finished eating. We were seated in the farthest dining room and there were not many tables. The noise level was fine, no need to shout across the table to have a conversation. Michael stopped at our table and sat down to chat. He was friendly, sought opinions about our experience and the short discussion was very pleasant. We will be back soon, we are dreaming about those large oysters!
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Jim VIP
Chicago / Illinois17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Consistently outstanding. Our go-to place for special occasions or just a night out.
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Linda VIP
Chicago / Illinois67 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and food selection, presentation and quality were truly excellent! SO glad to have re-discovered Parker's restaurant after abence of more than 20 years!
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Anna
Chicago / Illinois17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect spot for an upscale Father’s Day lunch. We were a little disappointed that the regular brunch menu wasn’t available for an 11:15 reservation, only a very abbreviated brunch menu for Father’s Day and the full dinner menu. This is such a nice place for a special occasion but I probably wouldn’t come here for a regular date night or family meal because of the cost.
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Bob VIP
Chicago / Illinois25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. It is great to have an upscale restaurant in the suburbs.
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Thomas VIP
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Parker’s is our favourite neighbourhood restaurant. The manager, Mike is always gracious and goes out of his way to be sure we are happy with our dining experience. We like to sit in the bar with the live music and watch sports on the tv. If we need a quiet evening we will make reservations for the dining room. The food is excellent, the service outstanding and we highly recommend Parker’s for date night, a night out with friends and family celebrations and events. Parker’s is the place to go and will not disappoint!!
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Dr. Linda VIP
Chicago / Illinois50 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dave took great care of us at the bar! It was the first time I was there for happy hour, and had a great experience with a work colleague, Lots of great choices on the menu for small bites.
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 4 days ago
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed happy hour at the Bar! It sure is a Great spot to enjoy with some friends and coworkers!
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Harvey
Chicago / Illinois50 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Parker's continues to be a top choice for our family dining. Excellent service and wonderful food makes it a favorite.
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 5 days ago
Thank you Harvey, we will let Cindy know you enjoyed your time in her section and we Love hearing this! Thank you for taking the family out for Sunday Dinner!
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Andrea
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a lovely experience from start to finish. Excellent service and excellent food! I had the black cod and it was perfect. My family had steak and seafood and theirs was on point as well. Definitely get the bread service- it’s freshly baked and so good. We will definitely go back!
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 7 days ago
Wonderful to hear Mariana did a great Job and great choices your family made for meal options. So good to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to the next visit.
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Ronald VIP
Chicago / Illinois20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was most impressed by Michael interaction with customers. He even helped a lady on with her coat. Made everyone feel special.
Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 7 days ago
Michael is that person, he makes us all feel at home. So happy you enjoyed your visit with us!
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FAQs

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 960-5700.

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 4427 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Additional information

Cross Street
Highland Avenue
Area
Downers Grove
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in private lot.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pawel Marszalek
Entertainment
Wednesday through Friday, we feature live jazz in our lounge from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Website
http://parkersamerican.com/
Phone number
(630) 960-5700
Private party facilities
We have four Private Dining Rooms, ranging in capacity from 6 to 50 guests, all containing AV capabilities and a wide variety of seating configurations. Personalized menus, 745 unique wines and a huge selection of liquors, insures that your event will be nothing short of perfect.
Private party contact
Linda Stevens: (630) 960-5703

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

New Orleans Jazz Brunch

Sunday Dinner Jazz Series - July 6th

Sunday Dinner Jazz Series - August 3rd

Private dining

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What 4,427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Parkers' Restaurant & Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a booking

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