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Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

4.8 (4412)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
22:00
Booked 24 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!
    New Orleans Jazz Brunch photo

  • Sunday Dinner Jazz Series - June 1st

    US$85.00 per person

    1 Jun 2025 only
    On Sunday, June 1, we’re expanding our monthly Sunday Dinner Jazz Series to include our very first Blues performance at Parker’s Restaurant & Bar. Come celebrate with us as we welcome Al Spears & The Hurricane Project for their debut show, all while enjoying favorites like our Lobster Bisque, Cedar Plank Roasted Whitefish, or Slow Roasted Prime Rib. Each performance begins at 5:00 PM, and we ask everyone is seated by 4:30 PM. Doors open at 4:00 PM. The three-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 Kyle Chambers at (630) 960-5700.
    Sunday Dinner Jazz Series - June 1st photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 4,412 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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 an exceptional dining experience, blending "great food and service" with a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fantastic" courses and attentive staff, particularly highlighting standout servers like John, Kelley, and Lauren. Enjoy a "premium experience without pretentiousness," with must-try dishes like lamb chops and lobster bisque.
4,412 Reviews

  1. Terese VIP

    Chicago32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my birthday at Parker‘s it truly is one of my favorite restaurants. The food was outstanding. I had the salmon. My husband had the halibut. The Service is always exceptional.!!!!!
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 1 day ago
    It was wonderful having you both in, Love our May Birthdays :). We look forward to your next visit soon.

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  2. Mary

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and service. Spinach was way too salty. I would like the lobster bisque to be less tomato-forward. Other than that, everything was well prepared, fresh, and well presented.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Mary for the message. We look forward to your next visit.

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  3. Julia

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prices were a little high, but the food, wine, coffee all were top notch. Service was great. The atmosphere was elegant and quiet, so we could converse easily. The staff was attentive without being intrusive. One of us had a birthday. He was treated to a delicious key lime tart.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Julia for the message and we are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. Birthdays are special and we strive to make the experience the best for our guests!

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  4. Peter VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The people in my party were new to Parkers'. They thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service. It was a delightful evening.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Wonderful to hear! Andrea loved having you all at her table and Welcome to Parkers!

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  5. Caroline VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress, Kelly, was so enthusiastic about the menu she closed her eyes and sang the options. The food choices were unique and delicious. The band, Windy City Ramblers, were so talented and engaging. We will definitely return to this gem!!
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Caroline, we love hearing how much you enjoyed our Jazz Brunch and Kelley as your server!!!

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  6. Mahvash VIP

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was great but restaurant was empty so that was disappointing

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  7. Denise

    Chicago31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Parkers for our anniversary. From the moment we walked in, the service and attention to detail was flawless. The staff is friendly and professional. Our dinner and drinks were delicious. We dine out frequently and I’d have to say Parker’s has the best service of any restaurant.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Amazing to hear, we will for sure make sure Lauren knows about your kind words. Happy Anniversary and thank you for sharing your day with us. Cheers!

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  8. Julie VIP

    Chicago22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and service impeccable. Will definitely be back!
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Walter enjoyed having you both at his table, so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to your next visit.

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  9. Laura

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Cindy, was especially good. Food is very good. we were all pleased with our choices. Don't expect an inexpensive dinner, though.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 5 days ago
    Love to hear you enjoyed Cindy and your food choices, thank you for coming in!

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  10. Lori

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic, courses delivered in the right cadence, and service (John) was the best. Premium experience but without the pretentiousness that often accompanies premium!
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 5 days ago
    This is Fantastic to hear. Jon does a wonderful Job with timing and we love that you noticed. We hope to see you both again soon.

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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 4412 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. West Suburbs
  5. Downers Grove

Make a booking

Booked 24 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
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