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Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

4.8 (4418)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1000 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
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 - 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 Kyle Chambers at (630) 960-5700 or kchambers@parkersamerican.com.
    Sunday Dinner Jazz Series - August 3rd photo

  • 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 Kyle Chambers at (630) 960-5700 or kchambers@parkersamerican.com.
    Sunday Dinner Jazz Series - July 6th photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 4,418 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 a premium dining experience featuring "outstanding" food and "exceptional" service. Guests rave about its elegant ambiance, attentive staff, and memorable live music. Signature dishes like the lobster bisque and lamb chops are highly praised. Perfect for special occasions, Parkers' ensures a "delightful evening" every visit.
4,418 Reviews

  1. John

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fred and his Jazz Trio are fantastic, and the menu makes you feel you are in New Orleans!
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 2 days ago
    Spot on about our Jazz brunch, so happy you enjoyed the experience!

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  2. L .

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful evening and our waitress was outstanding. Ms. Susan O was a big part of our experience. The wait staff and management was cheerful and always helpful. Thanks again Susan O
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 2 days ago
    Wonderful to hear and we thank you for sharing your special night with us!

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  3. Edward VIP

    St. Louis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service. An outstanding evening
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 2 days ago
    Welcome to Parkers and we wish your son the best of Luck in his studies. We hope to be seeing more of you all!

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  4. Tim

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always - Parker’s exceeded expectations. Friendly staff - excellent specials - outstanding cocktails - and delicious food.
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 2 days ago
    Happy 33 years once again, and so glad you had a nice night celebrating each other! Cheers to many more!

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  5. Allen VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's all good; food, service, ambiance etc etc etc. But, it is the only restaurant that "remembers" the table I like and has it setup for me next time!
    Parkers' Restaurant & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Allen, so happy you enjoyed your dinner with us, and it was our pleasure to make a note of what makes our customers feel special! Table 33 for you :)

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  6. Terese VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    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 7 days ago
    It was wonderful having you both in, Love our May Birthdays :). We look forward to your next visit soon.

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  7. Mary

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    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 7 days ago
    Thank you Mary for the message. We look forward to your next visit.

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  8. Julia

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    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 on 19 May 2025
    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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  9. Peter VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    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 on 19 May 2025
    Wonderful to hear! Andrea loved having you all at her table and Welcome to Parkers!

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  10. Caroline VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    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 on 19 May 2025
    Thank you Caroline, we love hearing how much you enjoyed our Jazz Brunch and Kelley as your server!!!

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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 4418 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

2 people
19:00
Booked 27 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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