50 Best American Restaurants near Clarendon Hills

“One of our family favorite places to go. The food is always wonderful! Wait staff always kind and considerate and we love the atmosphere there. If you haven't tried the burgers you are missing out. I can never finish one and they make great left overs. Keep up with great job Country House!“

“Our 1st time there...Lukas was very knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive. We started with the Santa Fe egg roll appetizer which was okaaa. For mains I had the chimichurri steak which was very tender & juicy and my bf totally devoured the shrimp jambalaya special. After we both enjoyed a couple of coffees with gelato, which were creamy & tasted homemade. I had pistachio and he had mint avalanche. Yum! A tiny tad more $$ than we expected but we will definitely be back to try a few more dishes.“

“This is not your typical Chicago style hot dog. This place is art! Yet at the same time: amazing fries, affordable prices, fast and friendly service. Everything a hot dog stand should have and the selections are super creative and delicious. I recommend looking at the menu online ahead of time so you can see what the special is this week. But good luck making the decision!“

“Diana made our anniversary dinner special. Seasons 52 holds a special place in our heart as the last place we had dinner with one of our beloved grandparents who passed. Our food was delicious and the service made us feel cared for. Thank you for making our night exquisiteDietary restrictions: We’re dairy intolerant and they were accommodating“

“Tony’s pulls no punches when it comes to late night or early morning dining. I’ve never seen such a variety of options from a 24hr restaurant which makes it the clear choice as they have little something for everyone. This is where I’d put a photo of one of my meals…but I ate it too fast to get the chance.“

“Barrel Vine exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the staff, setting the tone for a fantastic evening. The menu offered a delightful array of dishes, each a culinary masterpiece. Every bite was a symphony of flavors, showcasing the chef's skill and creativity. The service was impeccable..our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and ensured that every aspect of our dining experience was perfect. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it the ideal setting for a memorable meal. I left Barrel Vine feeling not just satisfied, but truly impressed. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience. Five stars all the way!“

“Our server Anna was perfect. The ahi tuna salad that I ordered had a generous amount of tuna and very wonderful avocado slices, along with lots of other ingredients. The three people with me loved their choices also, especially the Neat burger with an egg on it. We shared carrot cake with caramel and a lot of nuts and the huge piece was more than enough for three over-eaters. This is place to pop into for a casual, delicious meal.“

“I went today…I did not get the name of the person who attended us. I believe he is the owner, he is very nice and welcoming. The chefs are kind with good vibes too. Overall Good vibes. The chicken is not dry, and the friendly fire fries are very well served and delicious. I know a lot of food places get promoted in the city, but I am happy to know that there is a good chicken place here in Forest Park, IL. The food is well priced, and not expensive. To anyone who wants a delicious chicken sandwich and amazing fries please go here. - Ramiro“

“Recently found Mary's thanks to my sister & Brother in-law and I love it! Only been there 2x but both times the food has been great!, I had the same server and she was very attentive and friendly, but not "annoyingly" attentive. Haven't had to wait more than 10.15vminutes for food, but I was also there during slow periods both times. The interior is ...Fun! And colorful!, BTW, the Jalapeno Bacon is awesome!“

“This is by far the best Denny's I've been to in Chicago land area I go to Denny's every morning for breakfast before work and the chef Caesar is on top of his game 100% Foods always cooked perfectly and right when he sees that I come in he automatically puts my order in best Denny's and staff in this area...“

“Cauliflower app was amazing. Burgers are generous. Premium ingredients. Service outstanding. Atmosphere is great but seating is not comfortable. Chairs felt not stable. High top. I had a sincere senior and the next 2 tables had the same. Might sound crazy but I felt stressed because I thought one of them was bound to fall. ( getting on or off their chair)“

“Great theater, orchestra and talented cast, singing and dancing. The actresses including the burlesque dance scenes were perfectly cast. Couldn't relate to the story line of this play (guys and dolls) well enough to recommend it, but would love to see the actors in another play to showcase their substantial talents.And hope drury can pick more timely subject matter.“

“I loved this place! From the moment you walk in, you get an amazing cozy vibe. The waitresses are very loving and welcoming. The food was very good. I would say it’s the best I’ve tried around the area. We got the combo special number 1, banana and Nutella crepes (with right amount of sweetness) and cheese blintzes (a little too sweet side). We also ordered biscuits and gravy (that didn’t make it to the picture), which were surprisingly good.“

“My dining experience here was great, our server was Matt, he was very attentive, made sure our experience was great. The food didn't take too long considering they had a big party going on while we were seated. Definitely recommend coming in here ! And ask for Matt he won't disappoint!“

“It was a great experience! We haven’t ordered from Rosati’s in a long time and it hit the spot and the kids loved the breadsticks!! We’ll be back again soon! Thank you!Kid-friendliness: The Rosati’s Breadsticks were different than the normal style breadsticks and the kids liked that they were bite sized.“

“A great bar with even better food! Rose was a phenomenal server and had our food out quick even on a Friday night!Parking: Parking right out front is hard, but there’s a free garage less than 5 minutes walking from the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: All thresholds are easily navigated with a wheelchair. The front door does not have an automatic opener.“

“I was pleasantly surprised at how good this place is! Andrew was a wonderful server and very helpful. This place makes everything well. The burgers looked amazing. I selected a special of Garlic rigatoni and sausage. I also had the beet salad which was really, really good. This place is very comfy and the staff is fantastic from front of the house to back!“

“Always enjoy your place ! Our go to when visiting our children and grandchildren in Lemont ! Food is always great and the service is top notch and super friendly! We don’t even consider stopping anywhere else because I would end up there getting my fav meatloaf dinner for the ride home anyway ?❤️❤️❤️Kid-friendliness: They treat my granddaughter like the the princess she is and they call you by name“

“That was the best salmon I've had in a very long time. Cooked perfectly with a delicious honey mustard sauce, sitting on a bed of farro. I could eat that daily. Loved both the crab beignets and the cauliflower apps. The accompanying sauce to the cauliflower had very flavorful fresh dill. Loved it. Enjoyed the Strawberry Fields cocktail, but the Hot Blooded didn't knock my socks off. There are plenty of drinks to try next time though. With excellent food and service, plus a chill atmosphere, there will definitely be a next time.“

“Service was great even though we came 10 minutes before closing, additionally we got absolutely great recommendations from supporting staff. The drinks were superb. Food was delicious. Favorite was the octopus! -Overhead lighting was a minus though. Bring sunglasses.“

“enjoyed a delicious meal and caught a fabulous show by brooklyn charmers -- excellent space for live music. FAIR WARNING: there is a small room to the left of the front door from which you cannot see the band (there are video monitors though), so call ahead to make your reservation and ensure you are seated in the main room if you want to see the band.“

“Awesome place to eat with great food and even better service! It took longer for us to figure out what we wanted to eat than it did to get the food. We had skirt steak skillet and biscuits & gravy eggs Benedict, they were fresh, hot and delicious. Jess was our waitress and she was on top of it and just an overall beautiful person. Service was impeccable, as soon as we were done eating another sweet lady stopped and took our plates. Great teamwork, we were seated by the waitress station and it was nice to see the smiles and hear them laughing. The guy at the front counter was a sweet and funny!***This place is so wonderful that before we were finished eating we already couldn't wait till the next time!***“

“I love this Family-owned business and especially that it is owned by a veteran. My family has been coming here for years, and my go to was always the Shrimp tacos! My last time in with a friend I tried a Burger. I highly recommend The Burgatory. Goat cheese on a burger- Who knew? It's drool-worthy. The other new addition I'm obsessed with is the Fried Pickles and Cheese curds appetizer. Why has no one else thought to combine these two before? And their homemade pie is unbeatable! New flavor each week. The staff is fabulous and these guys just celebrated 15 years in business. Cheers to Ellyn's Tap & Grill.“

“My wife and I cannot say more good things about Ground Level 105, from top to bottom and inside out. We have been going there for about 3 years now, and I can say with 100% honesty, no other place treats us better and like family more than the staff there. The staff is always so genuinely happy to see us, remembers our milestones (we just had twins and the staff have gone above and beyond to be accommodating in ways we’ve never experienced before) and always make us feel special.And that doesn’t even cover the amazing food and service they provide every time we’ve gone. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is always on point. My only complaint is that we can’t go every night :)Sincerely, thank you Patti, Nomi, and all others that have routinely made our experiences there nothing short of amazing every time!- DM & NM“

“Its a great restaurant, been here many of times, upon my last visit our waitress was an older white woman with bleached blond hair! She was mad because the customers were done eating but hadn't gotten up from the table! Complaining about she's tired and ready to go home. I thought it was unprofessional! And!!!!! She didn't even get our order correct. I enjoy the restaurant, but I definitely don't want her to serve me anymore!“

“Bergen went above and beyond. She was super helpful and empathetic. My order wasn’t processed correctly online. She didn’t have to take my order, but she did. She is amazing. Every time I come in she is polite and helpful. Thank you Bergen.“

“I just found this place and I love it. Excellent food and the prices are very reasonable.For SURE check em out. And hey, Willow springs family restaurant keep doing what you're doing cus we need more places like you and less places like McPoison.“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place. The service is top notch. The food is amazing. The prices are incredibly reasonable. This is my favorite new restaurant and it’s not even close. If you live in the Chicagoland area, you have to come to this place.“

“We have Blondie's right in the town where we live. It has been a neighborhood favorite for years. Family friendly, with great service. The atmosphere can be loud on a weekend morning, so ne ready to shares your conversations. Food is very good, and the prices make it worth the time.“

“In an area without many post 10pm options this has become a weekly favorite of ours. We're not normally fans of chain spots but this is a standout. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Especially Max on Thursdays! Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.“

“This is one place I have to say anything you get you cam’t go wrong. I haven’t had one thing that I didn’t enjoy so yummy ,The services is excellent. The food is excellent You won’t regret it ?️ that chicken on pita at double cheeseburger outstanding.?????????????????⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I absolutely love More Brewing! This location is awesome. Always excellent service and good vibes. I prefer to sit at the bar and we're always treated very well by the staff. I'm in love with their beers! There isn't a beer I tried that I haven't liked. Then again, I'm not picky when it comes to good beer. I really enjoy fruity sours and they have some incredibly good ones. Their variety of beers in general makes coming here worth it every time. Their beer flights are reasonable and the way to go. You get 4 beers in 5oz glasses and they'll have you feeling pretty good. Their food is way better than I expected. First time I came here with a friend, we were both happy with the menu options and food quality. Better than the food menu at Bartlett (never been to their Huntley location). We both ordered the quesabirria tacos and they were delicious!! Tonight, I came here with my boyfriend and ordered the pork belly tacos. They were really good. Had some of their fries too and they're crunchy and perfect. I look forward to returning again and again. I plan on buying some of their 4 packs of beer next time as well.“

“Everything about Topaz was delightful when we celebrated our friend's birthday there. The cocktails were great and the wine list always has old favorites as well as new things to try. The Hummus and Focaccia were excellent starters. Sliders, Steak Frites, and Whitefish were all delicious. Flourless chocolate cake and cappuccino topped off the celebration. We even tried a new dish that consisted of delicious link style sausage with pita and a red pepper sauce that will definitely become a go to appetizer for us. Absolutely could not be better. Thank you, Topaz!“

“I was pleasantly surprised by everything; service, food & cost. Will definitely be going back for more. Had skirt steak & eggs with pancakes instead of toast. The cut of skirt steak was proper length, width & thickness. No weird thin cuts here. Also, the pancakes are amazing. The waitress was so friendly & attentive that she is the gold standard & one of the best I've had anywhere, my entire life. Nothing over the top of phoney, just a darn excellent person.“

“I tried two savory crepes and they were great. I'm a hungry guy and one crepe is a good amount of food for the price. There were two different veggie crepes on the menu, which I loved to see. There was at least one other that may be meatless, the mac n cheese crepe on special. The menu over all was extensive and fun to choose from. They had Deep River chips, which are excellent. Will definitely be back for more savory crepes and to try a sweet crepe. My one criticism is that despite eating in, our food was served on a paper plate and only plasticware was available. Eating a crepe with a plastic fork is a bit awkward. It would be nice if they had actual silverware when you're eating in.“

“The female Bartender with the short cute hair (I foolishly did not ask her name), greeted us right away. I tried the Sunday xl bloody Mary special with a slider and it was fantastic. I had another cocktail along with a few of the appetizers and enjoyed the experience. The food was good overall but id say to remember that as a bar restaurant, their best dishes are the usual bar staples: Buffalo dip, burgers... The drinks from the bartender were delicious and beautifully garnished. I tried one from the great recommending on the back of the menu under a category called "fun drinks" - I'm so glad i did.Don't forget to check out their events and grab yourself some popcorn from their machine. Lovely time, thanks!Parking: If you go when it's not so busy there is no problem with parking but if you go when it's a really busy night you may have to look into the parking lot next door and I'm not sure if you are allowed to park there not as a customer“

“The food is good but the only problem I have is being charged extra and not told nothing about til I looked on my receipt. They charge me 25 cents because my oder was for take then she told me it's usually 65 cents as if I got some deal. When taking someone order that should be told off top. And this is my third time purchasing food and the other 2 times u was never charged a take out fee. So I will not be going back because I refuse to already spending money there and be charged cause I'm not sitting in and not even being told of this charged hell no.“

“We waited too long before trying for the first time! Really delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. It felt like we were being served by family in their own home. Fantastic price-to-value. Some great local history on the walls, too. Definitely will return.“

“The food and drinks were amazing but the service was even better. Our server Nicole made amazing recommendations, all of which we went with and had a great time. We recently moved to the area and will be making this one of our frequent spots because of her amazing service. Get this girl a raise, her level of hospitality was unreal.“

“Went there to see a band that a couple of people I knew are in. Enjoyed them.There were a lot of us - putting space at a premium. The food and drinks were good and reasonably priced. Because of the crowd, service was a bit slow but still capable.“

“Ate at Harvest Pancake House & Grill for a late breakfast/early lunch and loved it! We got the country skillet and a chipotle chicken avocado panini with fries. Everything was fresh and delicious. I was surprised how good and moist the chicken was. Place was clean and fresh. Service was great and the waitress were all very friendly and polite.“

“A group of 4 went there for pre-play dinner and arrived on time. We were seated promptly and the wait staff arrived at the same time. Never felt rushed, but there a very large party of 12 who were really pretty loud. Food was very good, trout was done perfectly. Wait staff made sure we would get to our play on time!!!“

“Fresh ground burgers, who else is doing that? Fries are good and the place is just the right amount off the beat'n path. Might as well have a beer since you're at a bar. I only came to yelp to find out the hours, hoping for an early lunch. And of course it said please review this place. Which I did: and afterwards, I decided to read the one star reviews. Those reviews are based on whiny, complaining Karen's and Ken's. Trust me, go get a burger.“

“I just had the best chicken kabob platter I've ever had here. Delicious tender chicken with onions and green pepper. This place is a neighborhood favorite of ours. They make a great cheeseburger, too. We usually phone in our order and pick it up--they're always fast.“

“Been going for many years and every time has been consistently great, food always cooked as asked and very good steaks. Alternatives are also good and waitstaff has always been really good at suggesting other options and explaining well. Will definitely keep coming back!“

“Came in on Thursday lunch and sat at the bar. Stephanie the lovely bartender, was friendly , polite , attentive , and gorgeous. She had a great personality and attitude. I ordered a bacon , mushroom, and Swiss burger (off menu) and she was more than happy to accommodate me. Turkey chili was fabulous and so was my Bloody Mary. Stephanie was a true professional! Will be coming back to see her in the near future!“

“Had the beef with sweet. Best sweet peppers I've ever had on the beef! Beef itself was juicy, a good level of spice, and just about perfect!The inside of is just as described in other reviews, but I care about the product in a place like this!“

“Kalina, Lucy, jamie, Betsy, and Marlee are the best servers. Kalina has been my waitress and bartender for years now and she always makes sure that I have the best time. Lucy has the best smile. Marlee knows how to keep the energy happy and Betsy is the absolute sweetest. I love coming here“

“When I come in to Chicago to visit family and friends I always make an attempt to come here to eat. Great food and atmosphere. It is a very tiny place inside a bowling alley but very busy because of the staff and food. 5 Sears Towers because after five years he is still consistent.“

“Great gem in the heart of Hinsdale. Our entrees were delicious as was the donut we shared. The avocado toast was amazing and there were many choices of breads. The fruit cup was generous and had fresh ripe berries, cantaloupe, pineapple, etc. Befitting of a five star restaurant. The pictures and sayings on the wall added so much ambiance.“