545 North

4.1

139 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Romantic
Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem

Since August, 2006, 545 North in Libertyville has been creating a unique experience of upscale food in a comfortable, casual environment. The 545 North vibe is a combination of historic Midwestern charm and urban sophistication. With cuisine made from scratch, local craft beers, boutique wine selections, signature cocktails, and a stylish ambiance, 545 North is, and has been one of Libertyville’s top dining destinations, enjoyed by guests near and far.
Located in one of downtown Libertyville’s historic buildings, 545 North’s atmosphere blends the old with the new. A sleek slate wall greets you as you first enter the restaurant, giving the space an urban feel, while exposed brick walls and hardwood floors represent the history of the space. Our copper-topped bar is a focal point as well as a prime spot for viewing the latest sporting events or mingling with friends old and new.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 247-8700
Website
http://www.545north.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef David Gray
Private party contact
Jani: (847) 247-8700

Location
545 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
Area
Libertyville
Cross Street
Between Lake & Cook streets
Parking details
Free parking in lot or garage behind the restaurant.
Public transit
Metra Milwaukee North line, Libertyville stop. We are located 1 1/2 blocks south of the train station.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

139 Reviews

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Dana
Chicago
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I love this restaurant and it did not disappoint this time. I had the steak salad (without cheese), and it was really good. One of my companions had the 545 salad, (also without cheese) and also really good. The other 2 had the salmon, which was a bit dry, but flavorful. The wine was reasonably priced and very good. Service was a little forced, but responsive. The ambiance was really comfortable, but nice. (I really love the outdoor space, but the weather did not accommodate us this week.)
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Feds73
VIP
Chicago
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 9 October 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always delicious , love the tuna tartar appetizer ,,,,,,
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nustressmom
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been here a handful of time and always enjoyed my meal. This visit was the exact opposite. Our server seemed to have no idea about the menu. Had to come back to ask how we’d like steaks done and not asking what sauce we’d like when there were options. Two of us ordered our steaks medium and they came out well done. They also had a major bug problem. Gnats and mosquitoes were everywhere and we were sitting inside. We had to ask for more waters because they kept getting bugs in them.
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GarrettD
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Consistent, quality experience all around - we’ve been coming here for years.
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experienceddiner
Chicago
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on 22 September 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
If you enjoy slow service, receiving food not the way it was ordered, an extremely loud atmosphere and management who just doesn’t care about your dining experience, then this is the place for you! There is a reason a majority of their reviews are negative. I ordered the Filet Mignon, medium well and not butterflied. Amy, our server said that the kitchen prefers to butterfly anything over medium but I said we were in no hurry and would be happy to wait however long it takes to make it the way we would like it. When the food arrived I could tell the steak was under cooked and after cutting into the steak my suspicions were confirmed and the steak was between rare to medium rare. I asked to speak with the manager and when she arrived she just stood at the table and looked at us without introducing herself as if we were bothering her. I asked “Are you the manager?” and she said she was and then asked if there was a problem with the food. I explained the situation and said I will just eat the areas that are cooked for my liking because I wanted to eat while everyone else was eating their food. When we finished dinner, Amy offered us dessert on the house for the inconvenience. I informed her that we already had dessert waiting for us at home because we are celebrating a birthday but perhaps she could just adjust the cost of my meal for the portion of my food that I didn’t eat. I gave Amy my credit card and was surprised to see our card was charged in full. She said “Sorry you are disappointed with your experience”. In all of my years in the hospitality and service industry I have never allowed a customer to leave my establishment dissatisfied without making any attempt to provide an incentive for them to return. The next day I called the restaurant because as a business owner myself, I would want to know if my manager was treating my customers like this. Well guess what? That manager who could care less about our experience, turns out, she is the owner!
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Tdb15
Chicago
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Average food with minimal taste. Drinks were expensive. Had a martini with a twist and the bartender forgot the twist. The waiter said he would get me the lemon twist and he retrieved it, brought it to me in his bare hand, then dropped it in my drink along with his fingers. Nasty.
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CraigL
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We used open table to make a reservation for 8:30... typically after the Saturday rush. It was a situation that the manager should have taken the restaurant out of the reservation system for the night well before we arrived. They were severely short staffed and under trained (They knew they would be going into the evening. One of the staffers was getting married and invited a number of their coworkers to the wedding.) We waited at the bar a minimal amount of time for the situation (maybe 10 minutes past our reservation). However, we waited 20 minutes at our table before I asked the hostess if someone was helping us. The hostess attended to our table. The one app took 20 minutes and the mains were another 20 min after that. For an 8:30 reservation with 1 app, 4 entries, 1 round of drinks from the bar and no desert, this took far too long for this type of restaurant. It was over 90 minutes. I would have expected at least an apology from the manager. None was received. I'll give them another try but if they are backed up- I am walking - there are many other local establishments to chose from.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I would not return. Food was over cooked and service was horrible. They weren’t that busy yet it took over an hour to get our food. It took two hours for our meal. They didn’t stop for drink refills, check, etc.
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Lorik
VIP
Chicago
144 reviews
2.0
144 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The food was not great. The service was just ok and the whole atmosphere was kind of strange. I’m surprised it has survived in Libertyville this long.
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VIP
Chicago
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went out with friends and decided to revisit 545 North again. It did not disappoint. Each of us ordered a different meal, and none of us were disappointed. In addition, we were able to sit in their outdoor area and enjoy the wonderful evening weather.
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545 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Lake & Cook streets
Area
Libertyville
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking in lot or garage behind the restaurant.
Public transit
Metra Milwaukee North line, Libertyville stop. We are located 1 1/2 blocks south of the train station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef David Gray
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.545north.com/
Phone number
(847) 247-8700
Private party contact
Jani: (847) 247-8700

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