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Chemistry
Price: Expensive•American•4.4(1,697)Hyde Park - 2
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - New Lenox, IL
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(5,246)Mokena - 3
Seasons 52 - Orland Park
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(403)Orland Park - 4
Capri by Gigi/Capri Ristorante Burr Ridge
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(3,699)Burr Ridge - 5
Dawn Eatery
Price: Moderate•Southern•4.6(341)Hyde Park
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Virtue
Price: Expensive•Southern•4.9(755)Hyde Park - 2
14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar
Price: Expensive•Caribbean•4.6(1,334)Hyde Park - 3
Maple Tree Inn
Price: Moderate•Creole / Cajun / Southern•4.8(4,738)Homewood - 4
Red Star Kitchen + Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4(195)Matteson - 5
Frankie's Since 1988
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(3,832)Tinley Park
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL
Price: Moderate•American•4.4(6,502)Oak Lawn - 2
Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Burr Ridge
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(3,908)Burr Ridge - 3
Jen's Guesthouse
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(2,541)Willow Springs - 4
Dancing Marlin
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(3,279)Frankfort - 5
South Side Social
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•3.7(173)Oak Lawn
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Maple Tree Inn
Price: Moderate•Creole / Cajun / Southern•4.8(4,738)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.Lou Malnati's - Midway
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.7(22)Whether you’re coming or going, our location near Midway airport is a great destination to grab your slice while in Chicago. At Lou Malnati’s, you can get one of the most authentic Chicago pizza experiences from one of the oldest in the game. Experience Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years, with family recipes and high-quality ingredients that you just don’t find everywhere.
Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(1,256)For outstanding Italian cuisine, look no further than Palermo's 95th. This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone, the family tradition still continues thru their sons, Anthony and William. Sherman Kaplen of WBBM radio says, "Palermo's 95th is a true diamond among the southwest side Italian restaurants!" The grilled shrimp and calamari and the 8-finger cavetelli are outstanding. Plus check out their extensive wine and martini list. Featured on WTTW Check Please!Franconello Italian Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(400)Visit Franconello's for Italian dining at its finest! We serve all homemade appetizers, entrees, and desserts. We specializes in 2 inch center cut pork chops, Sausage Franconello style, and pastas, including homemade gnocchi. Among the dessert specialties are tiramisu, cannoli dip, carrot cake, and gelato.
Please Call us at 773-881-4100 for Parties larger than 4 and we will help accommodate your group.
Dancing Marlin
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(3,279)The Dancing Marlin is all about small plates, sharing & great wines and cocktails on tap! There also is a full bar. The menu has something for everyone with fresh seafood being a specialty. The culinary team has created a small plates menu that is both affordable and amazing! We feature a communal dining table for up to 14 guests and the suburbs most creative Sunday Brunch. Our bar features 16 wines on tap and 8 "made from scratch", crafted cocktails. The bar also features 30 craft beers in bottles and cans. The restaurant features (3) private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 120 guests. All of this is packaged up in a modern restaurant design, produced by award winning design team. Knauer Inc!Krapil's Steakhouse & Patio
Price: Expensive•Steak•4.6(35)Krapil's the Great Steak, a Worth, Illinois staple, serves sumptuous steaks and other classic American fare. It is simply a suburban oasis. An unexpected serene outpost that transports you away from the city hustle and bustle to an old school Northwoods supper club surrounded by giant pine trees. The food is classic supper club fare with some modern twists. The Prime Rib dinner and The Fish fry are staples that will not disappoint. The menu is rounded out with steakhouse specialties and is supplemented by a hospitality level you more commonly found in a downtown restaurant
Krapil's also has the premier patio n the south side with live music on the weekends. There are plenty of private event opportunities available both inside and outside and Krapils has menus to accommodate every occasion and budget.
The Barrel Club
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(2,280)"The Barrel Club invites you to experience a fine collection of spirits in a comfortable yet classy atmosphere to compliment our mouth-watering menu - an experience you are sure to enjoy"Paisans Pizza - Oak Lawn
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.4(42)Paisans is an Italian word for friends, but to us, it also means family. Family has always been at the center of Paisans’ beginning and the driving force behind its success. Paisans Pizza was started by Luigi, an immigrant to the United States, in 1985. In a small corner store in Cicero, Illinois, Luigi started making pizzas out of a household kitchen oven. Shortly after, Luigi was joined by his son Pete, fulfilling orders one at a time using hand-written tickets hanging from clothespins in their tiny kitchen.
Pete spent the next 30 years expanding the business, while also refining the Paisans brand and menu. He did this while always remembering what got us here: our famous pizza and award-winning wings.
Staying true to the idea of family, Pete brought in his boys to help him take the Paisans concept to the next level. Mentoring his sons in their new roles, Pete involves them in every aspect of the restaurant business.
See what locals rave about in South Suburbs
- JJoeVIPChicago / Illinois •9 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAwesome restaurant, great food, and always hospitable.More infoBella MiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midlothian•4.8
- TTracey1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a great waiter and just a great time celebrating my friends birthday 🎂.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orland Park, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Orland Park•4.5
- DDesireeChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat food and service! Seated right away and food came out in a timely manner as wellMore infoPrimal Cut SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Tinley Park•4.6
- KKellieChicago / Illinois •6 reviews5.0Dined on 3 Mar 2025Coopershawk is always a great choice All are welcome and enthusiastic Wonderful menu Love seasonal surprises Wine with the perfect meal Make reservations- can be busy anytimeMore infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn•4.4
- AAllisonBaltimore / Maryland •3 reviews5.0Dined on 15 Feb 2025Absolutely wonderful Valentine’s Day experience!! Highly recommend!More infoWhite Castle - MidlothianPrice: Moderate• American• Midlothian•4.2
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The south suburbs region of Chicago features a wide variety of different types of restaurants that please all palates. Fine dining is available throughout the south suburbs as there are numerous establishments where you can order an elegant meal. However, real "Chicago" food is most prevalent at the countless locally owned eateries, many of which have been open for decades. This applies to international food of all types, especially Chinese and Italian restaurants that focus on classic deep-dish Chicago pizza. Traditional smokehouse barbecue is also abundant on the south side of town, along with other kinds of soul food. Establishments that serve this fare are interspersed among the many local pub-and-grill combo restaurants and national-chain franchises.
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in South Suburbs include Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL, The Barrel Club and Francesca's Fortunato
Restaurants with gluten-free options in South Suburbs are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL, Francesca's on 95th and Dancing Marlin
Bottomless brunch in South Suburbs is available at Toast It IZ, The Barrel Club and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL
The most romantic restaurant in South Suburbs is Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL
Restaurants in South Suburbs with a great view include Franconello Italian Restaurant, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL and The Barrel Club