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A photo of Primal Cut Steakhouse restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3255)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tinley Park
Booked 37 times today
WE WILL BE CLOSED JAN 1- JAN 3ALL PARTIES OVER 4 MUST CALL15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD FOR RESERVATIONS ALL GUEST MUST BE PRESENT TO BE SEATED- NO EXCEPTIONS2 HOUR SEATINGSRESEVATION RECOMMENDEDPLEASE REMEMBER ALL CHILDREN AND INFANTS COUNT AS A SEAT3.5% Service Charge on all credit and debit Cards18% GRAT ON ALL PARTIES UNDER 6 PEOPLE. 20% GRAT. ON ALL PARTIES OVER 6 PEOPLEWE WILL BE CLOSED JANUARY 1st thru JANUARY 3rd
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4.8
Exceptional(2284)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Midlothian
Booked 11 times today
Bella Mia is a neighborhood gem in Midlothian, praised for its delicious food, great service, and wonderful atmosphere. Reviewers call it a 'hidden gem' and a 'favorite place to dine'. It's got that downtown feel right in the suburbs, making it a great spot for a variety of occasions. It's not just the food that's consistently delicious, but the staff's warm and friendly nature, as well as the beautiful decor that makes every visit special.
A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL restaurant
4.4
Awesome(6464)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oak Lawn
Booked 107 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.
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4.8
Exceptional(4701)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Homewood
Booked 29 times today
Maple Tree Inn was awarded the very prestigious honor of being named in the Top 50 Southern Restaurants In America by OpenTable in 2018. We are proud to announce that the Maple Tree Inn has permanently relocated to Homewood, IL. We have maintained almost 100% of our staff and they have made the move with us. We are still committed to the art of Cajun/Creole cooking & maintaining our status as the first and longest-running Cajun/Creole restaurant in Chicagoland. We are featuring a menu of our signature dishes including our Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, Country Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, and many more! We have boutique wines on draft, signature hand crafted cocktails, and an impressive craft beer list. Our hand crafted, premium cocktail menu highlights the very best of our repertoire. We look forward to hosting you & providing you with all the comforts of New Orleans, just a little closer to home.
A photo of Frankie's Since 1988 restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3810)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tinley Park
Booked 12 times today
The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. Our Tinley Park location was renovated AND re-branded in May of 2023. We created a new MODERN CHIC vibe...The new name "Frankie's Since 1988" as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago. No longer a fine dining white tablecloth restaurant. Our new concept more energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails & mocktails along with the same homemade pastas and signature dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others that have been loved throughout the years from Frankie's. We also added authentic southern Italian style pizzas from our Marra Forni oven in the dining room. Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 16 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.
A photo of Osteria Ottimo restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2676)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Orland Park
Booked 18 times today
You’ve never tasted Italian food like this before. Pasta made by hand every morning; fruits and vegetables sourced from a local farmer - just for us; fresh fish flown in daily and our meats aged to mouth-watering perfection. We have taken old school Italian and added a modern twist.
A photo of Francesca's Fortunato restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1947)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Frankfort
Booked 19 times today
Francesca’s Fortunato is located in the charming downtown area of Frankfort. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
A photo of Mr. Benny's Steakhouse restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(742)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Mokena
Booked 2 times today
Steak and Seafood serving Prime and Black Angus and wild species of seafoodSouth African and Australian cold water lobster tails along with wild Alaskan salmon and Canadian fresh water walleye and lake perch. Along with other Mr Benny"s specialties.
A photo of Francesca's Vicinato restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1629)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Palos Hills
Booked 19 times today
Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.
A photo of Francesca's on 95th restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1364)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oak Lawn
Booked 11 times today
Francesca’s on 95th is located in vibrant downtown Oaklawn. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.
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  • Joe
    Memphis / West Tennessee •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our meal at Girl & the Goat was wonderful! The service was friendly and helpful. He knew the menu and ensured our experience delicious. We began our dinner with the naan. The dips served alongside were excellent. Next we enjoyed the chickpea fritters that we crisp with creamy inside, accented by pomegranate. We definitely wanted to try the goat empanadas, and were glad that we did. Our next course that we enjoyed were the wood-fired mussels. The broth was delicious. We ended with the roasted pig face. Our server enticed us with dessert. We finished our meal with the apple hand pie. Overall, we loved this place.
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    Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
    4.8
  • Jackie
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our first time at Primal Cut was on Valentine’s Day. Overall, everything was great! Highly recommend the filet and espresso martini. Definitely pricey, but then again it’s a steakhouse. The one thing I did not like was the side salad. It was a random mix of iceberg and spring greens, just not a cohesive salad. I believe our waitress was Gina and she was very friendly and provided quick service. We would go back again for a nice meal!
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    Primal Cut SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Tinley Park
    4.6
  • Sherry
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This restaurant has great food and they are disappoints. The owner, Randy, is very professional, very kind and welcoming to all of his guests.
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    Bella MiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midlothian
    4.8
  • MarcyVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Love daisies! The service was impeccable-the food is always a different flavor but one I never knew I NEEDED! The apps, pastas and entrees! Happy to return and I’ll be back!
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    Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
    4.8
  • Ryan
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I took my mom for a Valentine's Day lunch. We went around 3 PM, and even though my reservation was at 3:30 PM the staff were nice enough to let me in. Granted it was a low volume of people eating at the time. We were sat near the windows which added to the ambience of our visit. The music made it feel like we were in an old fancy jazz club. I had the French onion soup and the chicken sandwich while my mom had the Walnut turkey club sandwich. Both sandwiches came with well seasoned fries. The food was delicious and our waitress, Annette, was very attentive and sweet. Overall we had a great experience and would definitely go again. I would highly recommend the Walnut Room.
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    The Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
    4.6
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