Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

1000 31st St, Downers Grove
(630) 960-5700

Recent Reviews

Zendaia Chan

The food and drinks here are immaculate. Dave the bartender makes amazing drinks that are very complementing, strong, and delicious. We found our new go to restaurant. Thank you so much Dave!!! - Steve and Z

J.P. Sanavaitis

Atmosphere is comforting and lively. Food is well prepared and delicious.Service staff is fantastic. Always helpful and attentive but never hovering.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mini Cheesecake, Seared Sea Scallop, Wedge Salad, Grilled Octopus, Lamb Chops, Clam Chowder

Eva Rosol

Good food, higher prices but excellent quality seafood.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rockie D.

I love the ambiance of Parker's. The piano playing is stellar and the food is great. One of my favorites.

shaun moore

Did not enjoy the meal. The Good: Service was great. Complimentary, fresh bread for the appetizer was nice, goat cheese and tomato appetizer was tasty. The Bad: Lobster bisque had a great lobster bisque flavor...however there were maybe 3 crumbs of lobster. I'm not expecting 3 or 4 oz, but a couple of nice chunks would really make the difference. It's shellfish stock and cream...you can afford a couple of decent chunks and still make profit. My fiancee had the burger and really enjoyed it. Temperature was spot on. The bouillabaisse was not good. They had this farmed salmon in it that tasted muddy and gross, then they said "it's not farm raised". Well, it's faroe island salmon. The only salmon in the faroe islands is farmed Atlantic salmon which isn't native. It's all imported, caged and fed pellets...and it tastes like it. The broth had no depth and just tasted of tomato. It was the worst I've ever had. Even the "crouton" on the side was awful. It was spongy, not crisp despite having grill marks. The cheesecake dessert had this overwhipped cream/mascarpone on top with zero flavor. It was straight cream and cheese. Cannot think of a reason to spend more money here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

The highlight of my dining experience was, without a doubt, the Barramundi. This dish is a testament to the chef's artistry and the kitchen's commitment to sourcing the freshest, most sustainable produce. The barramundi, a fish known for its buttery texture and delicate flavor, was cooked to perfection. Its skin was crisped to a golden hue, encasing the moist, flaky flesh within. It was served atop a bed of vibrant, seasonal vegetables, each bite a harmonious blend of earth and sea. Parker Restaurant is not just a place to eat; it's a destination for those who appreciate fine dining in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor passing through, a meal at Parker promises not only to satisfy your hunger but to leave you with a lasting impression of culinary excellence.

Thomas Linn

This may be one of the best restaurants I've ever been to.Food was delicious.Atmosphere was terrific.Service was great.I would highly recommend!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alvin K

Wanted to update this as the prices go higher, the food stays average, and the only thing standout is the live music on some nights.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

James Havidic

Great food. Excellent service.

Kevin Smith

Always have great meals. We love the cheese board very nicely done. Steaks and scallops are perfectly cooked.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SherryD

Oh my gosh, where do I start? We had never been here before and decided to have our Anniversary Dinner here. Michael and his staff made it BEYOND special! We decided to wait for our table to be ready at the bar. Michael came over, IMMEDIATELY, wished us Happy Anniversary, said to bartender, Dave, "these are our new friends, please get them a round on me." Upon being seated at our table, we found a card, signed by all the employees waiting for us. We were checked on multiple times by our waiter, Tim, who was always smiling & friendly. For the past 13 years, we have gone out to dinner at least, once to twice a week, and this was honestly THE BEST dining experience we have ever had!! If you haven't been here, you need to go!! Thank you to everyone at Parkers - they really are TOP NOTCH with customer service! PS: Their fresh fish is TOP NOTCH as well!!

Roxanne Lostroscio

A table for 5 and we all thoroughly enjoyed everything about Parker’s! Food was fabulous!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

Scott

Overall food was ok, but a lot of small issues - appetizer came out cold and uncooked, we had issues getting drinks to our table, service was slow overall. Entrees were good, which saved me from eating the experience lower.

HectorR

Great service. Halibut dinner, gumbo soup, and beet salad were excellent, but the Prime Rib was a little disappointing (too much fat). Good dinner music and fun atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

RickD

The service by our waitress was great. However, the food was a disappointment. We ordered the special, halibut. The halibut was drizzled with a sauce that had no flavor. It seems that the fish had been frozen for quite some time. The broccolini was cold. And the plate was supposed to include roasted tomatoes that were missing from the plate.

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