Miramar

4.7

1729 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Miramar Bistro is a traditional French bistro and the menu is always fresh and seasonal. Service is friendly and thorough and the ambiance is exceptional. The French doors open to the sidewalk patio and lend to al fresco dining both for lunch and dinner. Miramar also books parties and banquets up to 300 people.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 433-1078
Website
http://miramarbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gabreil Viti
Catering
Banquets and parties are welcome. Miramar features three private party rooms that can accommodate events up to 150 people or the entire restaurant can be booked for up to 300 people.

Location
301 Waukegan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
Area
Highwood
Cross Street
Highwood Ave
Parking details
We offer valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Public transit
Metra Train is one block from the restaurant.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Cheese PlatterUS$14.95
w/ grapes, apples & candied walnuts
Chilled ArtichokeUS$14.50
with mustard vinaigrette
Crab CakeUS$15.25
with orange and caper aioli
CalamariUS$16.50
Served Crispy with Marinara Sauce
Escargots (Snails)US$14.25
Country Pate and Chicken Liver MousseUS$16.50
Mussels in Garlic & White Wine BrothUS$18.50
Smoked SalmonUS$15.50
w/ Traditional Garnishments
Olives, Herb MarinatedUS$9.50
Saucisson, Prosciutto, Parmesan Cheese & OlivesUS$15.75
Chicken TendersUS$13.75
with pommes frites

Soup & Salads

Onion Soup "Gratinée"US$14.50
Soup du JourUS$11.75
Bistro SaladUS$12.50
with walnut vinaigrette
Salad LyonnaiseUS$15.50
with Poached Egg, bacon & croutons
Crispy Goat CheeseUS$15.75
with beets & chopped eggs
Classic CaesarUS$14.50
- With Shrimp - AddUS$12.00
- With Chicken - AddUS$9.95
- With SteakUS$12.50
- With Salmon – AddUS$12.50
Duck Confit SaladUS$21.50
with apples, walnuts & blue cheese
Seared Ahi Tuna NicoiseUS$18.75
with walnut vinaigrette

Burgers

All served with pommes frites

Miramar BurgerUS$14.50
Miramar Burger with CheeseUS$15.50
Highwood BurgerUS$16.50
w/ Mushrooms, Bacon & Mozzarella

Fresh Shellfish

Fresh Oysters
- Half DozenUS$24.00
- Full DozenUS$48.00

Build Your Own Seafood Platter

Oysters
- eaUS$4.00
Jumbo Shrimp
- eaUS$4.00
Snow Crab Claws
- eaUS$4.00
Manila Clams
- eaUS$2.50

Pasta

Macaroni GratinUS$20.50
w/ bacon
LinguineUS$27.50
w/ clams, spinach and garlic
GnocchiUS$23.95
with tomato basil sauce

Steak Frites

Steak Classique "Maitre d'Butter"US$38.50
Steak Blue CheeseUS$38.50
Steak Black Peppercorn SauceUS$38.50

Fish

Roasted Salmon and MushroomsUS$31.95
w/ horseradish sauce
Dover Sole AlmondineUS$35.00
with french green beans
Roasted Sea ScallopsUS$32.25
with oyster mushrooms
Bouillabaisse (Seafood Soup)US$33.25
with pernod broth

Entrees

Meat

Free Range Herb Roasted ChickenUS$29.95
w/ mashed potatoes
Roasted DuckUS$32.75
with orange sauce
Lamb ShankUS$34.25
with basil whipped potatoes

Desserts

Toffee PlateUS$9.50
ProfiterolesUS$9.50
Chocolate TerrineUS$9.50
TiramisuUS$9.50
Banana Bread PuddingUS$9.50
Creme BruleeUS$9.50
Apple TartUS$9.50

What 1,729 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Miramar is a delightful French bistro offering "fantastic service" and "delicious food" in a cozy, Parisian-inspired setting. Guests rave about generous portions, standout dishes like mussels and steak frites, and a wide-ranging menu that caters to all tastes. Outdoor seating enhances the experience, making it "a favorite neighborhood spot."

1,729 Reviews

J
John
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service and good variety of food. The soup, salad, sandwich choice of two was great.
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Mary
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice place. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We went early in the day, so there were babies. Oh well. We will definitely be back.
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Craig
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great; the air conditioning created a draft at our table along the window, but still a wonderful meal.
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Howard
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A cozy French bistro with very good food ranging from burgers to steak frites to fish and meat entrees. Ambiance makes you feel like you are in a bistro in France. Friendly service. Always enjoy an evening at Miramar.
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Michael
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
1st time here and it was a very nice bistro with good food, wine and cocktails.
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Anne Marie
Chicago
228 reviews
vip
5.0
228 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the fois gras was the best ever! Way better than Pomeroy in Wilmette. . .just really, really good. Miramar is my fave restaurant in Highwood. We love the onion soup, the oysters, the nicoise salade, the steak frites. . so many items! oh, the mussels are really good too. I have to say the Dover sole is nowhere near the one I had north of Amsterdam on the North Sea. . I don't even know if it is really Dover Sole. . . I wouldn't order it again. But I would try the scallops. . they looked very good. . and I definitely would order the steak frites. I also like that the restaurant is not overly loud like many of the current restaurants. . Longitude315 is so very loud and unpleasant for older people. The drinks are not as good or as varied as other restaurants. . and the wine pours are certainly smaller than most other restaurants we've been to. . not nearly as generous. . but still, I would rank it as the best in Highwood.. . . really a very nice choice. Also, the servers were always there for us. . they shared the tables so anyone passing by could be flagged to help as needed. I'm a big fan of Miramar! Highly recommended!
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linda
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server very attentive He explained pained the menu Food was delicious
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was amazing food and service! I love this place!
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Tina
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hadn’t been in a long time. Food was great as always.
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Maureen
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and food was excellent. A favorite neighborhood spot.
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FAQs

Miramar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 433-1078.

Miramar is rated 4.7 stars by 1729 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

301 Waukegan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040

Additional information

Cross Street
Highwood Ave
Area
Highwood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Public transit
Metra Train is one block from the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gabreil Viti
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://miramarbistro.com/
Phone number
(847) 433-1078
Catering
Banquets and parties are welcome. Miramar features three private party rooms that can accommodate events up to 150 people or the entire restaurant can be booked for up to 300 people.

Miramar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Creme Brulee

Bistro Salad

Dover Sole Almondine

Appetizers

Cheese PlatterUS$14.95

Chilled ArtichokeUS$14.50

Crab CakeUS$15.25

CalamariUS$16.50

Escargots (Snails)US$14.25

Country Pate and Chicken Liver MousseUS$16.50

Mussels in Garlic & White Wine BrothUS$18.50

Smoked SalmonUS$15.50

Olives, Herb MarinatedUS$9.50

Saucisson, Prosciutto, Parmesan Cheese & OlivesUS$15.75

Chicken TendersUS$13.75

Soup & Salads

Onion Soup "Gratinée"US$14.50

Soup du JourUS$11.75

Bistro SaladUS$12.50

Salad LyonnaiseUS$15.50

Crispy Goat CheeseUS$15.75

Classic CaesarUS$14.50

Duck Confit SaladUS$21.50

Seared Ahi Tuna NicoiseUS$18.75

Burgers

Miramar BurgerUS$14.50

Miramar Burger with CheeseUS$15.50

Highwood BurgerUS$16.50

Fresh Shellfish

Fresh Oysters

Build Your Own Seafood Platter

Oysters

Jumbo Shrimp

Snow Crab Claws

Manila Clams

Pasta

Macaroni GratinUS$20.50

LinguineUS$27.50

GnocchiUS$23.95

Steak Frites

Steak Classique "Maitre d'Butter"US$38.50

Steak Blue CheeseUS$38.50

Steak Black Peppercorn SauceUS$38.50

Fish

Roasted Salmon and MushroomsUS$31.95

Dover Sole AlmondineUS$35.00

Roasted Sea ScallopsUS$32.25

Bouillabaisse (Seafood Soup)US$33.25

Entrees

Meat

Free Range Herb Roasted ChickenUS$29.95

Roasted DuckUS$32.75

Lamb ShankUS$34.25

Desserts

Toffee PlateUS$9.50

ProfiterolesUS$9.50

Chocolate TerrineUS$9.50

TiramisuUS$9.50

Banana Bread PuddingUS$9.50

Creme BruleeUS$9.50

Apple TartUS$9.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Miramar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Miramar restaurant rated?

Is Miramar currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information