Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Lake Forest

30 restaurants available nearby

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1. Francesca's Intimo

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lake Forest

Booked 48 times today

Francesca’s Intimo is located in vibrant downtown Lakeforest. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

2. Authentico

4.6

Exceptional(1350)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Lake Forest

Booked 33 times today

The Authentico cuisine is healthy Mexican combined with a modern twist. We offer the freshest ingredients available to create dishes from scratch every day. Even the tortillas and sauces are created fresh daily. Authentico's ambiance is a blend of rustic and old world with a modern flair.

3. Longitud315

4.7

Exceptional(1605)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Highwood

Booked 11 times today

Longitud315 is the life-long dream of Chef Tony Castillo. A concept that was born as a result of his childhood memories cooking side to side with his grandmother. She taught him that cooking wasn’t about just cooking a dish, but great cooking that comes from the heart. Chef Tony’s wish is to transmit his passion for cooking in every single dish and for each of our patrons to have the most memorable dining experience... Chef Tony brings to the North Shore and to all food lovers a new fusion of South American flavors with exotic Venezuelan, Argentinian, Brazilian, Ecuadorian and Peruvian flavors... TO REQUEST ROOFTOP PLEASE CONTACT US @ (847) 926-7495

4. Disotto

4.6

Exceptional(1269)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 48 times today

Let Disotto transport you to another place & time, like visiting your Nonna's wine cellar on the Italian countryside for a homemade meal.

5. Miramar

4.7

Exceptional(1727)

Price: Moderate

• French • Highwood

Booked 23 times today

Miramar Bistro is a traditional French bistro and the menu is always fresh and seasonal. Service is friendly and thorough and the ambiance is exceptional. The French doors open to the sidewalk patio and lend to al fresco dining both for lunch and dinner. Miramar also books parties and banquets up to 300 people.

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6. Scotty's on Sheridan

4.8

Exceptional(1173)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highwood

Booked 13 times today

Scotty's on Sheridan — your favorite neighborhood dining spot to gather with good friends in a warm inviting atmosphere.Our American Grill menu offers something delicious for everyone, from timeless comfort food to new American classics.Relax with one of Scotty's signature house cocktails in a cozy club chair in our bar lounge. Enjoy a candle-lit dinner and a bottle of wine in our intimate white tablecloth dining room.Discover Scotty's — a hidden gem tucked away on Sheridan Road, across from Fort Sheridan in Highwood, ILPatio seating when weather permits!

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7. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

4.5

Awesome(1111)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 18 times today

Bella Via Ristorante is thrilled to announce its new location at 431 Temple ave in Highland Park. An authentic Italian Restaurant, a true family owned and family operated that has served the North Shore communities for over 26 years. We feature classic Italian fare with an impressive selection of Italian wines. The menu consists of a variety of appetizers, homemade pastas, fresh fish, tender veal, chicken and many other Italian favorites.

8. Del Rio

4.7

Exceptional(1155)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 18 times today

Come enjoy our family's 100 year-old Northern Italian restaurant.Whether you dine with us in our main dining room, the Terrace or upstairs in what was once our family's home, we warmly welcome you. If you're looking for that special restaurant where you can take a a breath from the fast lane and go back to a time when restaurants were not part of a chain and the owner became a friend, the food was always great, and as my grandmother said, "You feel better for coming"....then you've found the right spot. We combine the classic Italian Menu and new creative dishes, with full attention to both. If you enjoy fine wine, you've found a new home. Our cellar contains well over 3,500 choices dating from the late 1800's.

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9. Nativo Mexican cuisine

4.4

Awesome(40)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Bannockburn

Booked 10 times today

WELCOME TO NATIVO MEXICAN CUISINE SERVING UPSCALE MEXICAN FUSION We’re thrilled to spice up your life with our new location in Bannockburn.Nativo is an upscale, yet relaxed atmosphere in Bannockburn. Nativo Mexican Cuisine offers delicious food, tasty cocktails and a hip vibe that makes you want to keep coming back. Serving up both traditional, and non-traditional Latin cuisine that incorporates flavors from all around the world. Dive into our vibrant world of flavors with exclusive dishes like our Mango-Chili Tacos and signature Margaritas.

10. Froggy's

4.7

Exceptional(1018)

Price: Expensive

• French • Highwood

Booked 10 times today

Froggy’s French Café has been serving Chicago’s North Shore award winning French cuisine for almost 40 years. Known for our ambiance, friendly knowledgeable service and presentation we serve the freshest seafood and vegetables and steaks. We recommend starting with a glass of wine, a bowl of French Onion Soup or escargot appetizer, and then move on to our seasonal seafood mains, fresh pastas or our classic steak and frits. Froggy’s diverse menu is geared to satisfy seafood aficionados, vegetarians and all omnivores alike. Always fresh, always French and always a fantastic dining experience. Located in Highwood, IL nestled in between Highland Park and Lake Forest, come dine with us to see why Froggy’s is known as North Shore’s hidden gem.

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Craigvip
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service were great; the air conditioning created a draft at our table along the window, but still a wonderful meal.
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MiramarPrice: Moderate• French• Highwood
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4.7
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Lindavip
Chicago / Illinois •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always love coming here. One our favorite restaurants.
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AuthenticoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Lake Forest
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4.6
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Doris
Denver / Colorado •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was our first time at Disotto, and the weekend brunch was outstanding. The waitstaff were very attentive (but not overly so), and the food was hot and delicious. I would not hesitate to recommend to friends for a lovely anytime meal or special occasion.
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DisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.6
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Amandavip
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Nov 2024
We were a party of 7 — our server did a fantastic job of dealing with a large group. The food was wonderful and we were happily surprised with the 50 percent discount on bottles of wine on Tuesdays. We’re looking forward to our next get together here!
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Francesca's IntimoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lake Forest
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4.5
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kennethvip
Chicago / Illinois •111 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Oct 2024
Great appetizers? The shrimp and the empanadas were delicious! Love the flank steak also. Have tried most of the entrees and they were all good. We will be back.
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Longitud315Price: Expensive• Latin American• Highwood
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4.7

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Francesca's Intimo

2. Authentico

3. Longitud315

4. Disotto

5. Miramar

6. Scotty's on Sheridan

7. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

8. Del Rio

9. Nativo Mexican cuisine

10. Froggy's

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