Kuro Bistro

4.6

45 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Kuro Bistro,
Lake Forest's hit spot for sushi and grill! From fresh fish to hibachi and burgers, Kuro Bistro offers dishes for everyone with an appetite. Signature Maki (special rolls) are a fan favorite where others enjoy the golden shrimp and meat and seafood entrees from the kitchen. Offering patio (in season), indoor dining, full bar and sushi bar, this contemporary dining experience is relaxing and enjoyable!
The perfect location for a special occasion or a casual night out located in downtown Lake Forest, Illinois.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(224) 706-6090
Website
https://www.kurolakeforest.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
950 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1742
Area
Lake Forest
Cross Street
Right on the corner of Woodland Rd and Western Ave.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
A very close walk to the downtown metra station.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

North Suburbs
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kuro Bistro delights with "fantastic food," a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and "superb" service. Renowned for its sushi and varied menu, it offers consistently "delicious" dishes like Hawaiian tacos and hibachi filet. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a favorite spot for locals, offering excellent value and an inviting experience.

45 Reviews

C
Chris
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Naomi is caring and attentive. We live the ambience here. Strong value for quality sushi
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Neal VIP
Chicago79 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has the best rolls ever. I have dined here multiple times and have never had a bad experience. I’m looking forward to trying their sushi pizza on my next visit.
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Fae Ruzel
Chicago3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Last night we went to Kuro for sushi. This was our first time and likely our last given the following reasons. We ordered the tuna selection, Hama mama, seaweed salad, tempura combo and king California roll. The tempura and seaweed salad was good, but the sushi needs a lot of help. The sashimi was way too thick. Each of the rolls fell apart due to the lack of rice and what seemed to be not enough squeezing of the roll during the making process. Overall, not a pleasurable experience and not worth $125 for two.
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Scott
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, Great service will definitely go there again. Good menu variety also.
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KAREN
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our entire table over the whole experience. The food was fantastic, the team working there worked so well and it was absolutely a favorite spot. We will all definitely go back
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Scott
Chicago179 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food quality, service, and attention to detail are always spot on. It's a second home for us and the best sushi on the Northshore.
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David VIP
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal. Food was outstanding and service was excellent!! Highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
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Proachie
Chicago44 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Always consistent food, Great Sushi, Japanese style Burgers( yum but not caloric friendly! ) The Katsu Don is good, the Salmon teriyaki is very good, well seared and not overcooked! Even their teriyaki is made ‘in home’. Wonderful neighborhood restaurant, with a wonderful and welcoming Owner, serving very nice Japanese food!
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Katie
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ll be back soon! It was great! Enjoyed our meal!
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William VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place! The food is always top notch, but the staff and service is superb!!!
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Kuro Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

950 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1742

Additional information

Cross Street
Right on the corner of Woodland Rd and Western Ave.
Area
Lake Forest
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
A very close walk to the downtown metra station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://www.kurolakeforest.com/
Phone number
(224) 706-6090

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