the foxtail

5237 Main St, Downers Grove
(630) 541-9240

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Jay Pilger

Everything is five stars

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary Gut

Garlic lebneh was good, but that’s pretty much all we loved from the food. We tried the beef shwarma, the bass, and the grouper. The beef shwarma was bland and the fries that came with it were stale and dry. The bass and grouper both came with 2” tiny filets which is unfortunate for $35 dishes. The fish tasted overcooked as well. The bass was missing the spinach and za'atar toum. The grouper came with “crispy green beans” which came out barely steamed and “duck fat roasted potatoes” which weren’t great. On top of everything our server was very inattentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 2

Momlearn 52

Be careful to come to this place. The food looks amazing. The atmosphere is fabulous .The service is very fast but the thing is that pretty pictures don't tell what quality the food. On the next day unfortunately I poisoned.
I really wanted to bring my husband and son and eat pancakes with caviar and delicious fish but I didn't dare to do it. 😱
So not always pretty pictures mean good quality. I have another place not so far to do it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Renee Louis

Birthday dinner, 1st time here. Our server was phenomenal. Food just so so. My husband ordered the steak. Almost 50 bucks and did not even come with a potato. Steak was full of gristle. I ordered the scallops and risotto. Very salty. They gave me 3 scallops but cut them in half to make it look like more. We won't be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Gabrielle Marie

We had the pleasure of dining with Kevin tonight, his service was immaculate. The food was phenomenal, drinks were delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tahini Dream Bars, Grouper

Timothy Ryan

Dined in tonight and had Kevin as our server food and drinks were great service was even better!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loco Jay

Good food but definitely over priced. The burrata fig spread was delicious. The wrapping on the chicken roll could have been crisper but tasted good. I had the beef shawarma. Tasted really good but let's be real, it's equivalent to two tacos and fries for $25.

Service was great although I did have to ask for water refill. Restaurant is loud so not good for talking.

I'd go back... If I wasn't paying.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Kelly Oehrlein

One of the best places in Downers to eat

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allison Butler

The Foxtail is such a cool spot! The cocktails are creative and well-balanced, the food is flavorful and beautifully plated, and the whole place has a stylish yet relaxed vibe. It’s perfect for a night out with friends or even a date night. The staff is attentive and really knows their stuff, which makes the experience even better. Definitely one of those places you’ll want to keep on your regular rotation!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erin Castle

We had such a great night at Foxtail! So many things on the menu we wanted to try. Service was excellent- we had Ayden as our server he was great! Definitely will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Timothy Rhinehart

Great location, super attentive staff, delicious food options. went here to try something new with a friend and we left dazzled! Balanced flavors, good portion sizes, and thoughtful service. Pick a beautiful day and sit outside. Close to the public parking garage and down the block from the train station.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Peter Matousek

Different, unique, excellent quality food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maya

I was there on a Tuesday evening for dinner. I loved the atmosphere and service there. Food was delicious and they had great cocktails to offer. They do happy hour Tuesday to Thursday if I recall right. We ordered two meals from the shared plates and oyster. Shared plate size was enough for two people. Definitely will go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Natalie Ward

The Foxtail is a hidden gem! The cocktails are creative and expertly crafted, each one balanced with amazing flavor. The food menu pairs perfectly—small plates that are full of taste and beautifully presented. The ambiance is chic yet comfortable, with dim lighting and a stylish vibe that makes it great for date nights or a night out with friends. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive, making the whole experience feel special.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emily C

My family hosted my Bridal shower at The Foxtail in June and everything was just perfect. From the planning, the service, food— the staff was just amazing! On top of that, the space was beautiful and ended up being perfect for our group of 30. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to host a similar event.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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