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PL8 Restaurant, Barrington, IL

PL8 Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1047 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Join us at *pl8* and experience the best of Asian cuisine—reimagined. pl8 is more than just a restaurant—it’s a vibrant culinary destination in Barrington where we blend authenticity and innovation to create a classics flavors with a smart, modern twist. It brings together new classic Chinese cuisine, and creations Japanese cuisine. At the heart of our kitchen are two masterful chefs. Chef Bo, classically trained at the renowned Chengdu Hotel in Sichuan, brings 38 years of experience to our Chinese offerings, crafting each dish with precision and deep culinary tradition. Chef Peter, a seasoned Japanese chef with 30 years of expertise, leads our Japanese cuisine, delivering exquisite sashimi, specialty sushi rolls, and flavorful Ramen noodle. We offer sake, wine, beer, and handcrafted cocktails. Our mission is to create a welcoming yet refined atmosphere, where high-quality food and heartfelt hospitality come together, making every meal a celebration of flavor.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 382-1988
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Bo
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant directly for any off-site catering inquiries.
  • Area
    Barrington
  • Cross Street
    Hart Rd.
  • Parking details
    We are located in the Foundry Shopping Center which has many spaces available to park.
  • Public transit
    Just a few minutes away from the Barrington Train Station.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 1,047 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
PL8 Restaurant is a "hidden gem" offering an "extensive menu" with "excellent food" and a full-service bar, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Guests praise its "friendly, knowledgeable" service, "comfortable atmosphere," and "good value." Despite occasional busy periods, PL8 remains a "family favorite" with "outstanding" dishes and a "clean, nice interior."

1,047 Reviews
  1. rob

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Did was fine service was spotty. Might avoid in holidays, they appeared short staffed.

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  2. Tracey

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Hidden gem in the corner of a strip mall. Large menu with good variety to please everyone in your party, and a full service bar. Prices were reasonable and portions generous. Our food was very good. Service was a little disjointed/oddly paced, maybe because it was busy. I would definitely come back, though - the food is worth it!
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 21 January 2025
    Hi Tracey, thank you for your detailed review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and appreciated the variety on our menu. We’re sorry to hear the service felt a bit off-paced but appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back and making your next visit even better!

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  3. Jenny

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a family favorite. It was a great night out to end the year.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 3 January 2025
    Hi Jenny, Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your special night to close out the year. We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year!

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  4. gary

    VIP

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. extensive menu. common everyday pricing
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 3 January 2025
    Thank you, Gary, for your thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed the comfortable atmosphere, extensive menu, and fair pricing. We hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Randall

    Central Texas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Christmas lunch here, so it was pretty quiet and the staff weren’t so busy. With that in mind, service was friendly, prompt and attentive. The food was excellent: pot stickers for starters, then mutton stir fry, beef fried rice and Singapore noodles. Mutton is unusual in Chicagoland but it was surprisingly good. PL8 is now in our top 2 Chinese restaurants in the NW burns.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 30 December 2024
    Thank you, Randall, for celebrating Christmas lunch with us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the mutton stir fry. We look forward to seeing you again!

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  6. D

    Tampa

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very friendly & knowledgeable. Vegan chicken option is great to have, Mongolian dish was very good.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 21 December 2024
    Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you appreciated the vegan chicken option and enjoyed the Mongolian dish. It's always great to hear our team made your visit special. We can’t wait to have you dine with us again soon!

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  7. Sal

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice drinks and food plus got a little bday surprise from the staff for my wife’s bday.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 16 December 2024
    Thank you, Sal! We're so happy you and your wife had a wonderful time celebrating her birthday with us. We hope to celebrate more special moments with you in the future!

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  8. Danette

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but portions are too big. Music was a little loud and not a great channel but it was ok. Service good and value good.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 29 November 2024
    Hi Danette, thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Your feedback about the portions and music is important to us, and we'll take it into consideration.

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  9. Michele

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was perfect. Attentive, without being invasive. He was charming and took great care of our table. The food was delicious. Great evening. We will be back!
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 20 November 2024
    Hi Michele, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and that our waiter provided excellent service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic evening!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at PL8. Every dishes are delicious and enjoyable. My friend says that the best restaurant she ever been to. Definitely we come back.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 2 December 2024
    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at PL8! We're thrilled to hear you and your friend enjoyed every dish and had a great time.

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FAQs

PL8 Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. PL8 Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 382-1988.

PL8 Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1047 OpenTable diners.

PL8 Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

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Google Map for PL8 Restaurant

736 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hart Rd.
  • Area
    Barrington
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in the Foundry Shopping Center which has many spaces available to park.
  • Public transit
    Just a few minutes away from the Barrington Train Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Bo
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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