New American Restaurants near Elgin, IL

“Tonight I decided to venture out and try this restaurant my family has been RAVING about called Al’s Cafe in Downtown Elgin! I sat upstairs and had this lovely server named Marcie! She recommended the monthly special called “Moonstruck” and it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The ambience, service and food is unmatched! If you are looking for a great night out I highly recommend Al’s Cafe!“

“Great service and delicious food! Our server, Mark, was excellent! Drinks were perfect too. We will be coming back often for sure“

“From the moment we stepped into Old Republic Kitchen & Bar we knew we chose the right place to celebrate. We hosted my husband's retirement party here, and the evening was nothing short of spectacular! The atmosphere is perfect blend of rustic warmth and modern charm. We were greeted with friendly smiles and impeccable service from the ENTIRE staff. From drink orders to desserts, every detail was handled with care and professionalism. The party menu was perfect, beautifully presented and the food was outstanding! What really set Old Republic apart was how well they accommodated our group. They helped us throw a retirement party that was personable, joyful and truly unforgettable! A special thank you to Jorge for coordinating every detail of our event; and to Chef for the beautiful presentation of food and the entire staff who made our party a success! We are forever grateful! We highly recommend Old Republic Kitchen & Bar for parties, special occasions, or just a great night out!“

“Come an eat at spankys really good food n nice service n friendly people“

“excelente comida el menudo delicioso si lo recomiendo 👌“

“We went here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday; they did an amazing job!! They personalized the menu, which was a really nice surprise, our waitress (Cassie, I think) was appropriately present and very friendly! Food was amazing!!!! Absolutely perfect dinner was capped off with a complimentary birthday dessert. It is a little pricey, but we were not disappointed, at any level. Strongly recommend!“

“Oh my goodness. You have to try this new restaurant. Open less than a week, but they really have it together. Went as group of four and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food. Three of us don’t eat meat. We were shocked by all the options we had. We decided to share so we could taste as many different dishes as possible. We enjoyed 2 appetizers, Tetela and Crostinis. Both were wonderful , but the fan favorites were the Crostinis with focaccia bread, roasted brussel sprouts, burrata cheese foam, hazelnuts, pesto, truffle honey, and basaltic glaze. The apple and beets salad was wonderful, as was our main coarse, cauliflower steak. My meat eating husband loved his Wagyu burger. We finished with the rice pudding and coconut desserts. They were both amazing and the presentation was beautiful, with edible greens and flowers. Chef Christian and his wife Sarah graciously explained everything. Their pride in this new venture was obvious. I strongly suggest you check out Enigma before it’s discovered and you can’t get a reservation.“

“Once you eat here, you will not want to eat anywhere else.“

“We visited The Graceful Ordinary in downtown St. Charles, IL, on a warm late September day. We had a wonderful experience at Graceful Ordinary, one that's hard to match outside of Chicago. From its comfortable yet elegant design to the unique menu, every detail was carefully considered. The food was delicious and thoughtfully presented, and the service was excellent. We were fortunate to visit on a very warm day towards the end of September. We sat on the fully screened-in veranda and enjoyed the scenery in comfort. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking a unique, elevated dining experience; no matter where you're traveling from, it's worth the trip.“

“Best food in the county, hands down.“

“Awesome food and fresh Guinness!“

“Always a great experience! Loved having live music, a place to watch the Cubbies [W], great food, drinks, and service! And all right in our Bartlett backyard! Shout out to our bartender/server Marcelo who was fantastic! Can’t wait to go back! 🍻“

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“This was a wonderful treat! Excellent food-homemade soup; freshest salad I've had in a long time; and perfect for the season-that Candy Cane Cocoa was amazing! Beautiful building and so warm and inviting. And our host/waiter wasvery professional and attentive Highly recommend!“

“Good food & service. Love the pizza.“

“The ambiance, food, service and of course the wine were all divine! Love it!“

“nice and friendly atmosphere😁“

“We dined at the bar, and Anna the bartender was great! It was very busy, but she did a good job taking care of her customers. Food was great, as always. Thanks!“

“So amazing! Waiter, Charles was awesome and so was greeter, Elizabeth Food and drinks were amazing! Ambience also amazing! New favorite restaurant! I can’t say enough good about everything!“

“My wife and I had lunch today at The Office, and it was fantastic. We sat outside, and the whole outdoor setup was perfect. The food was excellent, and the service truly made the whole experience unforgettable. Peyton was our server, and he could not have been more friendly, attentive, and welcoming. He went above and beyond, and his outstanding service alone will bring us back. Huge shoutout to Peyton for making our visit so special.“

“I am a vegan, so the cook has no issues with non-dairy dishes“

“Pretty good place and service is wonderful.“

“Best bar pizza in town, loaded with toppings and cooked to perfection! Always a great time due to the great environment.“

“Great place to watch NFL football. 30+ TV’s to watch ALL the games, not just those on network channels.“

“It was a wonderful time with family. We ate outdoors and the atmosphere was amazing. Monty served us and he was attentive and friendly. The food was outstanding. It was Saturday so there was piano bar music. The door was opened so we could hear. Overall an excellent evening.“

“We love CH have eaten there so many times. We always order the Prime Rib sandwiches. This is the first time 7/23/25 the Prime Rib meat was tough? Please tell us you will start using the original Prime Rib meat in the future? Thanks you Mr. And Mrs. L from South Elgin IL PS Our Server Kari she was outstanding.“