Bluegrass

4.9

2642 Reviews

$30 and under

American

1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL 60035

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2 people

26 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west side of town it is a true destination dining location. Complete with a warm friendly bar and an American flare, Bluegrass blends in a little Southern influence into its repertoire. The wine and beer selections are all American, along with a full back bar, all hand selected to echo the quality of the fare. Aside from a beautiful setting, the restaurant has extraordinary food and service with a remarkable value.
Check our website for details on the events during the summer, as well as our Facebook page. We have many wonderful, rotating specials therefore consult our online menu regularly.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern, Barbecue
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(847) 831-0595
Website
http://www.bluegrasshp.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We now cater for home, office or in our dining room, check out our website for current menu suggestions. www.bluegrasshp.com
Private party facilities
We only open for private parties Saturday lunches. We do open for showers, weddings, anniversaries and any large group over 40 guests. Everything from a Brunch to Cocktails and appetizers.

Location
1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL 60035
Area
Highland Park
Cross Street
Richfield Road and Old Deerfield Road
Parking details
Plenty of FREE parking, with two lots next door for over flow, and additional parking across the street at the Highland Park Police Department.
Public transit
Chicago Northwestern line in downtown Highland Park is about 1.5 miles away.
Entertainment
The Best Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in Chicago!
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

What 2,642 people are saying

Bluegrass reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Best Food
Chicago / Illinois
American
North Suburbs
Best Overall
North Suburbs
Best Food
North Suburbs
Best Service
North Suburbs
Best Value
North Suburbs
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bluegrass is a neighborhood gem known for its "outstanding food and service." The restaurant offers a unique menu with "delicious" Cajun and BBQ dishes, including crowd favorites like shrimp and grits, jambalaya, and gumbo. Diners appreciate the "cozy, friendly environment" and "attentive" staff, making it perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

2,642 Reviews

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Franny VIP
Chicago91 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food, staff and ambience. A great to have a wonderful meal.
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Susan VIP
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful lunch. Service was great. This is one of my favorite places.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience! Joanie and Jim are always there to make certain that you are satisfied!! Great choices of food! Always a pleasure to dine here
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Camille
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. I’ve been for date night as well as family night. Great food and service.
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Julio VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food here is notches above most other upscale restaurants in the area.
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Janie
Chicago26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were good. The Bananas Foster is outstanding!! It was a bit noisy, so hard to casually chat. It was fine when we leaned in and focused.
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thomas VIP
Chicago43 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Continued a years long streak of never having had anything but a great experience: food, service and drinks, here. Always start with onion soup and vary my entree according to season (soft shell crabs in-season). Had fried shrimp last night. In these crazy times, I take comfort in small, reliable things.
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Dan
Chicago23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Bluegrass! The service is always excellent and the unique menu never fails to deliver. Highly recommend Bluegrass!
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Karen
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch service! Food always on point. A neighborhood gem!
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Alexa VIP
Chicago48 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dining at Bluegrass is always a wonderful experience in a cozy, friendly environment. There are so many menu options and all of the dishes are beautifully presented and delicious. We love to go there on a Tuesday evening for their BBQ special. The chicken is outstanding and is served with a scrumptious corn pudding. The wait staff is excellent and the owners are attentive and delightful. Bluegrass is a winner!
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FAQs

Bluegrass offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 831-0595.

Bluegrass is rated 4.9 stars by 2642 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL 60035

Additional information

Cross Street
Richfield Road and Old Deerfield Road
Area
Highland Park
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of FREE parking, with two lots next door for over flow, and additional parking across the street at the Highland Park Police Department.
Public transit
Chicago Northwestern line in downtown Highland Park is about 1.5 miles away.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
The Best Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in Chicago!
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.bluegrasshp.com/
Phone number
(847) 831-0595
Catering
We now cater for home, office or in our dining room, check out our website for current menu suggestions. www.bluegrasshp.com
Private party facilities
We only open for private parties Saturday lunches. We do open for showers, weddings, anniversaries and any large group over 40 guests. Everything from a Brunch to Cocktails and appetizers.

Bluegrass

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Popular dishes

Bluegrass Salad

Fried Shrimp

Shrimp Jambalaya

Menu

What 2,642 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bluegrass offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bluegrass restaurant rated?

Is Bluegrass currently accepting bookings?

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