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Maple Tree Inn, Homewood, IL

Maple Tree Inn

4.8
4.8
4791 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Maple Tree Inn was awarded the very prestigious honor of being named in the Top 50 Southern Restaurants In America by OpenTable in 2018. We are proud to announce that the Maple Tree Inn has permanently relocated to Homewood, IL. We have maintained almost 100% of our staff and they have made the move with us.
We are still committed to the art of Cajun/Creole cooking & maintaining our status as the first and longest-running Cajun/Creole restaurant in Chicagoland. We are featuring a menu of our signature dishes including our Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, Country Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, and many more! We have boutique wines on draft, signature hand crafted cocktails, and an impressive craft beer list. Our hand crafted, premium cocktail menu highlights the very best of our repertoire. We look forward to hosting you & providing you with all the comforts of New Orleans, just a little closer to home.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Erich Wennberg
  • Area
    Homewood
  • Cross Street
    Idlewild Lane
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in a large, well lit, private parking lot. Overflow parking is available one block North on the East side of Dixie Hwy.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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What 4,791 people are saying

Maple Tree Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • South Suburbs

    Best Food

  • South Suburbs

    Best Service

  • South Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • South Suburbs

    Best Value

  • South Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • South Suburbs

    Innovative

  • South Suburbs

    Healthy

  • South Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • South Suburbs

    Romantic

  • South Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    Lively

  • South Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maple Tree Inn delights with its "authentic New Orleans flavors," offering a "unique and festive experience" that keeps customers returning. The "outstanding" service and "warm, inviting ambiance" ensure a memorable dining experience. Menu highlights include the "Pitmaster's gumbo," "blackened redfish étouffée," and "fried green tomatoes." With "friendly staff," it's a "hidden gem" worth visiting.
4,791 Reviews
  1. Denise

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was seated within a few minutes of my reservation time at very cushy bar stools. The service was prompt and warm and the food was yummy.

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  2. Michael

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Service was good and the atmosphere was nice! Had the jambalaya which I enjoyed. They give you very nice portions.

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  3. Kelly

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well above what I expected from the time I walked through the door until I exited. The service was awesome (waitress was the best) and the food, honey - it was delicious!

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  4. ROSIE

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My waitress was very nice, professional, and attentive, the food was excellent I will be returning in the near future.

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  5. Ayana

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Food, drinks, staff, and ambiance are my favs!

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  6. Jim

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As regular customers once again above and beyond!! Tried a new dish the surf n turf thibideaux and was outstanding!! Service always outstanding as well as the drinks!!

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  7. Racquel

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love dining here. How everything is outstanding starting with the food and the service and the overall ambience. The only thing I would change is maybe turn the music up a bit. The restaurant is usually filled with people at their tables, talking very loudly with one another. We can barely hear the Nola style music. 

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  8. TinaP VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed when dining here, good and service absolutely amazing

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  9. Johnnie

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cuisine is southern Louisiana with their own little twist to make it somewhat different. Most dishes are very spicey! The staff is professional and attentive and very personable. Emily, the manager, is on top of her game to ensure that every customer is completely satisfied. I thought it might be nice to have live music maybe one night but after watching the changing environment and atmosphere I realized live music would actual hurt the ambiance. I definitely recommend you give it a try. Yes, it is a tad pricey but worth the experience.

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  10. Phillip

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food tasty appetizers and very good cocktails

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FAQs

Maple Tree Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 4791 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Maple Tree Inn

18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Idlewild Lane
  • Area
    Homewood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in a large, well lit, private parking lot. Overflow parking is available one block North on the East side of Dixie Hwy.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Erich Wennberg
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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