Restaurants in Des Plaines

“Excellent food and ambiance, The brick chicken is my favorite. Our friends who have lived throughout the country said the pork chop is the best they ever had”

“If you’re looking for authentic ramen and exceptional service, Chicago Ramen is the place! Ty and his staff go above and beyond to make every guest feel special. The Tsukemen was unbelievably good — rich, savory, and perfectly balanced. I can’t wait to come back and try more items. Thank you, Ty, for making this such a great neighborhood gem!”

“The cutest hidden gem. Food was absolutely incredible. Hands down best brunch spot around.”

“Sushi lover here. Ordered couple times 3 rolls lunch special and it was great. The quality of the rolls is top notch. Today I went to try the signature nigiri and Ari maki along with their house sake and it was just amazing.
Make sure to try the Zuke salmon nigiri, Yellowtail signature nigiri and the Big eye tuna nigiri as well. They are all wow😌”

“Great food at affordable prices with friendly service.”

“Fresh food and desserts Great service, definitely recommend it”

“30 yr customer, will never see me again, ordered soup of the day chicken with a large pasta noodle, did not care for it at all, 75% broth in large container, expressed my disappointment to Kathy, did not offer apology or to make it right,”

“Fantastic family owned restaurant that has excellent authentic Korean food. We had the Galbi (charcoal grilled- so yummy) along with the spicy stir fried squid. Nice selection of pan jun also. Wonderful service and highly recommend!”

“This is a fantastic place to get breakfast whenever you are heading to work on weekday rush hour!”

“Best sourdough in Illinois! Great service and a comfortable environment.”

“Too late for a good pic! It didn’t last long! This place is amazing. Great food and service!”

“Brought the whole gang. Our hostess was awesome. Got some extra bread and a Blooming Onion. Drinks quick too. And even got in without a wait at 11am on Fathers Day. The manager stopped by to check on us, so nice. Meals were on time and prepared just right. Mine was a wedge salad, six ounce steak, and asparagus. Still, the menu is great, lot's of choices. Thanks Outback.”

“Bibibop is so good! Really delicious bowls with a lot of variety. Hard to go wrong with anything here! Brad was super cool helping us with our order. Loved chatting with him.”

“Stopped here on vacation because it was close to our hotel. Came on a Monday around 10am and no wait for party of 3. Had one of their summer specials (banana brittle French toast) and it was great. Our server, Judith, was so sweet. Would come back if ever in the area again.”

“10/10 experience! Fresh and delicious seafood that’s prepared while you wait. Highly recommend, we will be back soon!”

“I had the Chicken wrap creamy corn, and fries, and everything was absolutely delicious. The food was fresh and full of flavor. The employees were very friendly, helpful, and worked very fast. The staff at the counter were also very kind and welcoming. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend this place!”

“I really recommend this grilled chicken n bacon salad ! The best !”

“The food and the service are absolutely top-shelf…their Greek food is better than anything I’ve had all over Chicago.”

“Great food and even better people! Cajun fries are a family favorite! Ryan came to my rescue after a delivery driver made a mistake. He came to the hospital where I was staying with a sick kiddo and delivered my gluten free order himself. True customer service!! :) Will be back!!”

“I went there to celebrate my sisters birthday. Child friendly. Generous helpings of delicious food in the Hawaiian dance performance package.The dancers were fun, educational, and interactive. Good drinks. Interesting and tasty appetizers (extra from the dining package). Very friendly people with luscious and immersive decoration in a very unassuming strip mall”

“Excellent food and friendly staff will come back again”

“Love this place! Great service, super friendly staff and food is always a treat.”

“Absolutely amazing! The 1/2 Greek Chicken at The Gyros Factory is one of the best meals I’ve had in Des Plaines. Perfectly seasoned, cooked on the bone, and unbelievably tender. The rice pilaf and Greek potatoes complete the plate beautifully. A must-try!”

“First time I went was tonight and it was magnifico. Excellent service not too busy and cozy. Great food. I will definitely get back and have another meal there really recommended.”

“No complaints - food/service is excellent!”

“A few years ago I didn’t know about this place but my sister recommended it. Now my family and I order pick up 1 or 2 times each month. The owners and staff are always super nice and the food is fantastic. I recommend supporting this local Des Plaines business. It’s two doors down from the new Giuseppe‘s location for reference”

“Great food, my wife and I had the Hunan beef and Beef fun. Very delicious wel portioned and not at all oily. Very flavorful. Staff is cordial snd helpful. Hope this restaurant stays open for a long time, definately will be going back. YUM!”

“Whenever we’re craving a late-night dinner and most restaurants are already closed, Mian’s inside Rivers Casino is always our go-to spot. Their late hours make them a lifesaver!

My boyfriend ordered the Singapore Style Noodle, and I had the Shiu Mai—easily one of the best shiu mai in town. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and arrived hot.

To top off the night, we decided to try our luck on one of the slot machines, and wow… our $10 turned into $500! 🎰💰 Great food and a lucky ending—what more could we ask for? We’ll definitely keep coming back!”

“Very good food. Everything taste freshly made. Bc, I've been to other Chinese spots n the food was tasted recooked. Good portion size n the seasoning is not over powering”

“The food is high consistent quality, delicious, and good portions. I love this place, my only complaint is that they close at 8 on the weekends. I always want to order from here around 9pm.”

“I love the food and soda selection”

“I had an issue with a previous order that ended up at the wrong location, and I stopped into this Subway to see if it could be resolved. Maria, the manager, was extremely helpful and professional and immediately took care of the situation without hesitation. Jose also prepared my salad, and both of them were courteous, efficient, and customer-focused.

This location is one of the best Subways I’ve ever visited. It’s clean, well-run, and clearly staffed by people who care about service and quality. The store being open 24 hours is a huge plus, and the level of attention to detail and hospitality really stands out.

Outstanding experience overall—highly recommend this location.”

“After seeing all these 1 star drive-thru reviews I had to experience this to myself and it was the best drive-thru experience I've ever had.. super fast, you can hear clear at the speaker, ask me if I needed ketchup etc gave me napkins even the correct big straw! If I lived near by id come here every morning so don't be scared of those reviews.”

“I absolutely love this Dunkin! All the staff are so friendly and welcoming and I have never once had anything wrong with an order. I go here at least twice per week not only because it is nearby my house, but because the service is so good I go out of my way to come to this location!”

“Honestly, I was really impressed with this McDonald’s. The place was super clean, the food came out fresh, and the service was way better than I expected. The workers were even walking around checking on people at their tables, which you don’t usually see at a McDonald’s.

Most people only write reviews when something goes wrong, but I wanted to share a positive one because this location definitely deserves it!”

“OH! My what a great place to eat and hang out
The employee are GOLD sweet as honey 🍯 good attitude great atmosphere great customer service
Not to many places full of love to help there customer Thank you McDonald's 🙏 😊 for having some amazing staff to serve us. Please everyone come to this McDonald's with your family and friends THE BEST
And food quality hot crunchy fresh 😋 😍.”

“First , the smoke and aroma comin’ out the roof exhaust pipes . Lol 😛 Known for their hamburgers , dogs , apparently everything else on their menu is good . Being a member of Chicago Italian Beefs fB page , I just HAD to try theirs . Pretty darn good ! 9.0/10 Sweet n hot , dipped , nice crinkly fries 🍟 comin’ for da ride , and a tamale 🫔 to wash it down . Nice job guys at the PP in Des Plaines !!!”

“This place is absolutely amazing. I ordered 19 pizzas, 40 wings, 17 orders of sides, and 6 desserts for a company event with less than 24 hours notice and everything came out correct and on time. I didn't have a single complaint from myself or any employees on anything we ordered, just endless compliments! We will be ordering again for future events, I highly recommend this place to anyone! With amazing food and very helpful and friendly staff you can not go wrong dinning here or ordering for events.”

“This is one of the best family-run restaurants in Des Plaines. Sunrise Grill has been serving the community for 18 years, and you can taste the experience in every dish. Chef Jose cooks with passion, and Sylvia’s hospitality is unmatched. Ask the staff for their recommendations—they’ve never steered me wrong!”

“Last week I was on my way to take my son for a haircut and decided to stop and eat here. It was my first time. Service was great and food delicious. I was not having a good day but tried my best to not show it. As I'm eating I saw a man come in. Eat by himself and then left. My surprise when I went to go pay. This man had paid for my food. Who ever it was Thank you so much if this is ever read. That was a beautiful gesture and completely made my day. I got my son his haircut and took him for some ice cream afterwards. I will definitely pay it forward”

“Was looking forward to a great steak after a long day of traveling only to be turned away because we didn't have proof of vaccine cards with us!! What a joke! Will never return to this establishment!”

“Came here for Mother’s Day! Great food we each had a different dish and shared Calamari for the table. Delicious. The sauce was just like Nonna makes!”

“Los Azares Mexican Grill delivers every time! Easily the best Mexican restaurant in Des Plaines. The Mixed Fajitas are packed with flavor—tender steak, juicy chicken, and perfectly cooked shrimp with fresh peppers and onions. Served with rice, beans, tortillas, and all the toppings—it’s a complete and satisfying meal!”

“Best Mediterranean fast food I have ever had! Very good quality meat, always tender and marinated to perfection! My kid’s favorite restaurant and always a hit for our family party’s!”

“I’ve had three parties here. The Prices are affordable and the food is absolutely delicious. Shout out to the service! every thing was phenomenal as usual!”

“Love, Love this place! Amazing catering. My first time experience and the best customer service was with Joana and the food amazing. ☆☆☆☆☆”

“Truly a hidden gem in Des Plaines. Great atmosphere. They serve you pretzels and cheese, pizza and nachos. You can also bring your own food. Outside seating is also available.”

“ordered a large order. they provided lots of sauce but forgot two main courses. instead of saying oh well and hanging up they went out of the way to bring us the items and a treat of baklava. this business has always been great and make all customers feel valued”

“Love this place I come all the way from Aurora to work in Des Plains and eat here Great Food love the fries great atmosphere staff always friendly bag a fries to go 😎💪”

“Inside, outside, early night, late night, no matter when or where, it’s always fantastic, every single time. The spicy feta is great, the chicken kabobs, martinis, coffees, have never had anything not fantastic!”

“My first time there I had a chocolate shake it was delicious”

“Wow. I had the soup/stew. It was great. Don't miss the garden. Koi pond. Lester the owner has stories. This is where waiters and waitresses go.”

“The wife and myself have been going here for years for breakfast every Saturday and I love the food and people that work there, it never disappoints, great food for a good price.great place great atmosphere”

“Delicious food absolutely.! 👍”

“I am always on the lookout for dinner places when I am in town since I dont live in the area. This place was recommended to our group if 7 and we all absolutely loved it. The service was extremely friendly and attentive, and the food was extremely delicious. We will absolutely come back whenever we find ourselves in the area again!”

“Buen servicio rápido y sabroso”

“We live in the area, and this is by far out favorite Mexican spot to go to. Been coming here for close to 20 years. The food is fresh, and I love that I can see the cooks in action. Small place, but big flavors. Clean, friendly, and food is fire.”

“CID mami is my favorite and regular siopao are great😍”

“best thin crust pizza any where.big complaint.ordered potato skins.would never do that again.very little bacon on them and no chopped green onion.if you can't do it right don't do it at all”

“Absolutely love their Salad Maki and order it every single time I visit. All of their rolls are delicious but every veggie roll shines. Their Cucumber & Japanese Mint salad is also one of a kind and always order it.

A real gem of a sushi spot in downtown Des Plaines and worth a trip from neighboring cities to experience.”

“We visited again after many years with our grandson. What a wonderful throwback to simpler times! Food was great and the service was awesome. Thank you for being able to share a wonderful place from our past with our grandson. We will be back!”

“Having visited most of the India/Pakistani/Tandoori in the wide area. This was one of the best for food quality, service and value for money. We will be returning and telling others”

“Great Bakery, I Always Spend About $20 When I Visit. Great Pastries & Other Products. Wonderful Service. It Must B Nice Living Close By & Smelling The Wonders Of There Bakery Everyday & All The Time!!! I Highly Recommend This Establishment.”

“Food was very good. I ended up with chilaquiles (with chicken breast) and my friend got the pupusas and dobladas. Really solid, and I appreciate the subtle differences in flavors between the Guatamalan dishes and standard Mexican fare. However, only 4/5 because ordering (in English) was difficult. I tried to get grilled skirt steak and a green chicken enchilada (as a single item, listed that way on the menu) but what was originally brought out was 3 green chicken enchiladas. I explained the issue and thought it was clear but ended up getting brought the chilaquiles. My friend got his pupusas but the dobladas was not brought and had to be ordered again. The food was delicious and I'm not a picky eater so this wasn't a huge deal, but others that need to order a specific thing, in English, may have trouble. I will be back though, and I will brush up on my Spanish.”

“1st time trying this place in Des Plaines and I must say that the bumper fries, bumper chicago style hotdog, chicken tenders with the honey mustard sauce which was great paired together and the bumper burger was all amazing 😋 👌 Definitely a must try🙌 I also like that it's all Halal meat so it's never frozen always fresh ❤️”

“Great food , i had the quesabirria and it was really good i enjoyed it , great food quick”

“Best boba I’ve ever had, amazing!!!”

“Loved the Voodoo Kings Car Show 07/16/2023. The Elks Club always does such a great job at organizing and hosting a variety of events for the community!”

“Great place for a local hangout with friends, family and even your furry companions. Chill atmosphere, fantastic service and suburban affordability!”

“Great food. Decent prices. And really nice people.”

“My favorite Green Chilaquiles, we live in Rockford and every time we’re passing by we come to Andy’s Cafe, thank you for the great service and delicious food..”

“Always excellent, always delivered no problems whether its the yummy chicken or a stuffed pizza. Keep up the good work!”

“savory or sweet you choose. more than just ice cream ... crepes. fruit cups , add some lime & spice omg. fiesta in the mouth.”

“food was amazing, I had the meat pie, 2 capichino I'll be back for sure”

“Amazing food and service given by employees”

“I frequent this sushi spot and I absolutely love it. The food is so good that I always just want to go back! The servers and the chef are friendly. It is small so it has a pleasant atmosphere too.

My only suggestion is that they add more vegetarian options. I always have to create my own off menu sushi.”

“Scrumptious!!! Huge portions!! Will definitely return!!”

“Good place to eat”

“very friendly and good food.”

“I went there on May 19th around 6:30 p.m I ordered a steak burrito it was pretty good it was very hot however the steak had absolutely no flavor to it The rice and beans were pretty good. The service was phenomenal little bit of a language barrier because I don't speak Spanish but good thing I had my Google translator and the guys that were there were totally awesome”

“My flight got canceled so it was the end of a long day when I finally made it to the Hilton Garden Inn, but the service at the hotel was great and the Cobb salad at the restaurant tasted like I had just picked everything fresh from the garden. Definitely stay here again!”

“Was looking forward to a great steak after a long day of traveling only to be turned away because we didn't have proof of vaccine cards with us!! What a joke! Will never return to this establishment!”

“This was the perfect place for my daughter's baby shower. The room was lovely. The staff was excellent and the food was so good! We opted for the buffet. There was plenty of food. The ice cream sundae bar was a hit. All around? The perfect place. I cannot say enough good things.”

“The food and the service are absolutely top-shelf…their Greek food is better than anything I’ve had all over Chicago.”

“Wow. I had the soup/stew. It was great. Don't miss the garden. Koi pond. Lester the owner has stories. This is where waiters and waitresses go.”

“30 yr customer, will never see me again, ordered soup of the day chicken with a large pasta noodle, did not care for it at all, 75% broth in large container, expressed my disappointment to Kathy, did not offer apology or to make it right,”

“I went in for some Honey Barbecue Parmesan Garlic Wings OMG the Best, and if u love Hot wings baby this is the place to get them I taste the sauce to hot for me but it was tasty. Go check them out”

“Just moved here to des plaines and cannot be more appreciative of any bar, this one by far is my favorite, the ppl, the drinks the food, and the exquisite service.. there is nothing ‘at 7 bar’ doesn’t give to their customers! Michelle is amazing and does her job as if she is two people, idk how, but she makes it happen!”

“Great food at affordable prices with friendly service.”

“Best boba I’ve ever had, amazing!!!”

“Great selection, reasonable pricing, amazing customer service. Highly recommend.”

“Excellent food and ambiance, The brick chicken is my favorite. Our friends who have lived throughout the country said the pork chop is the best they ever had”

“If you’re looking for authentic ramen and exceptional service, Chicago Ramen is the place! Ty and his staff go above and beyond to make every guest feel special. The Tsukemen was unbelievably good — rich, savory, and perfectly balanced. I can’t wait to come back and try more items. Thank you, Ty, for making this such a great neighborhood gem!”

“First , the smoke and aroma comin’ out the roof exhaust pipes . Lol 😛 Known for their hamburgers , dogs , apparently everything else on their menu is good . Being a member of Chicago Italian Beefs fB page , I just HAD to try theirs . Pretty darn good ! 9.0/10 Sweet n hot , dipped , nice crinkly fries 🍟 comin’ for da ride , and a tamale 🫔 to wash it down . Nice job guys at the PP in Des Plaines !!!”

“The cutest hidden gem. Food was absolutely incredible. Hands down best brunch spot around.”

“Too late for a good pic! It didn’t last long! This place is amazing. Great food and service!”

“Great food at affordable prices with friendly service.”

“I love the food and soda selection”

“Stopped here on vacation because it was close to our hotel. Came on a Monday around 10am and no wait for party of 3. Had one of their summer specials (banana brittle French toast) and it was great. Our server, Judith, was so sweet. Would come back if ever in the area again.”

“10/10 experience! Fresh and delicious seafood that’s prepared while you wait. Highly recommend, we will be back soon!”

“Great food and even better people! Cajun fries are a family favorite! Ryan came to my rescue after a delivery driver made a mistake. He came to the hospital where I was staying with a sick kiddo and delivered my gluten free order himself. True customer service!! :) Will be back!!”

“We visited again after many years with our grandson. What a wonderful throwback to simpler times! Food was great and the service was awesome. Thank you for being able to share a wonderful place from our past with our grandson. We will be back!”

“This place is absolutely amazing. I ordered 19 pizzas, 40 wings, 17 orders of sides, and 6 desserts for a company event with less than 24 hours notice and everything came out correct and on time. I didn't have a single complaint from myself or any employees on anything we ordered, just endless compliments! We will be ordering again for future events, I highly recommend this place to anyone! With amazing food and very helpful and friendly staff you can not go wrong dinning here or ordering for events.”

“ordered a large order. they provided lots of sauce but forgot two main courses. instead of saying oh well and hanging up they went out of the way to bring us the items and a treat of baklava. this business has always been great and make all customers feel valued”

“Love this place I come all the way from Aurora to work in Des Plains and eat here Great Food love the fries great atmosphere staff always friendly bag a fries to go 😎💪”

“Having visited most of the India/Pakistani/Tandoori in the wide area. This was one of the best for food quality, service and value for money. We will be returning and telling others”

“This is one of the best family-run restaurants in Des Plaines. Sunrise Grill has been serving the community for 18 years, and you can taste the experience in every dish. Chef Jose cooks with passion, and Sylvia’s hospitality is unmatched. Ask the staff for their recommendations—they’ve never steered me wrong!”

“Overall it was nice, they did keep messing up our order and not bringing our stuff, and when I went to pay the cc wasn't working, but I feel like these are all problems that will be fixed in time, overall a fun place that O would like to try again once it's better established”

“Highly recommended, very delicious 🍨”

“Very nice hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant, I frequent it at least twice a month. Staff is very friendly, and the food is great! Tortas are good and their Horchata is good too!”

“rica comida, meseras amables y ricas bebidas”

“Everything about my experience at Kow Restaurant was amazing! The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Every dish was prepared perfectly and exceeded my expectations.

This place has quickly become my number one favorite restaurant. The staff made us feel valued, and the overall experience was memorable. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and exceptional service. I can’t wait to come back!”

“Nice, comfortable place and has good band”

“Great sips and eats! My favorite is the Golden Honey Latte. But the best part of this location is the amazing and friendly staff! 💗”

“Omg! I'm a stickler for good service. The young lady working the cash register around 6:30pm on July 1st was AMAZING 😍. She greeted us, took our order with a smile, and chatted with our children about our recent plane ride after bringing us our food. And on top of that, the food was ON POINT - like seriously so good. The restaurant was clean and the music was a vibe. We will definitely visit Raising Cane's again in the future.”

“This is the best Popeyes in the whole state everyone should visit and just so you should know this Service is 1 million out of 10 you will not be it's a must”