36 Best Salad Restaurants near Fox River Grove

“So many styles to choose from. Always hot and tasty! Highly recommend!“

“Went to Panera in FRG with my 2 kiddos today, and despite my goofy 4 year old acting up, it was one of the best Panera experiences I’ve ever had. The manager on duty (which I regretfully didn’t catch his name) greeted us right when we walked in and asked my son what he felt like eating. He then made sure the cashier gave us complimentary treats. When our food was ready, he walked the food over to our table so I didn’t have to bring both kids up to the counter. One of the other employees cleared our table for us as well. It was full-service amazingness! Thank you!“

“The food was all tasty and the service very friendly. Everyone in my family liked the burger (we all shared) and the smoked chicken. Sides Mac n cheese, green beans, Cole slaw, were all good too. I’ll be back. This place is tucked away, you would never know it’s there.“

“Went into Don's just a drink and came out very stuffed. The Ruben sandwich was excellent. They're menu is impressive. Even better were the employees. Super friendly! We will definitely out back.“

“Enjoyed a great healthy yummy family dinner 6 of us last night. Bison meat tender and I really enjoyed my warm Power Poke Salmon Bowl! Thank you for the great service!“

“The brisket sandwich was the best I ever had!! The sauce, excellent.. and the fries, I haven't found fries like that in year's!! 5 stars!!“

“Amazing food & Great Drink specials!“

“Always a great experience at the Crystal Lake CFA! Recently placed a catering order - everything was delicious, hot, ready on time and, as always, the staff were wonderful!“

“I’ve eaten at Bleuroot twice when traveling through Chicago for hockey trips. Every bite has been phenomenal and there have been many “Oh you’ve got to try this” shared plates. The staff are amazing and this is a place where it’s okay to be loud and boisterous and joyful. Thanks to Maria and the crew for a great experience (and excellent customer service mailing me back a pair of prescription sunglasses I left on the table!). Looking forward to a third visit in November!“

“Wow, I have to admit I was completely wrong about Olive Garden! When my sister suggested going, I laughed, thinking it would mean mediocre food, bad service, and unimpressive drinks. But this location totally proved me wrong. Our waitress was absolutely amazing—seriously one of the nicest people I’ve ever met (wish I remembered her name!). The food was delicious, and the drinks were fun and creative. Way to go, Olive Garden—you’ve changed my mind!“

“great subs..no skimping on their subs...bread crumby but good flavor...great prices.. we'll be back!!“

“My husband and I are in town for one night and had to have some Giordano’s pizza! I have a gluten sensitivity so I was very happy to have the option of ordering gf crust, which was really good! Nothing beats normal dough, but their gf crust measures up well! We also wanted to take our leftover pizza with us and they were willing to put it in containers and wrap in plastic for us so we could take it home in a cooler. They were so nice to do this for us. Very friendly place and great service, as well as food!

Dietary restrictions: Their gluten free crust is awesome! I really miss normal pizza and being able to have some even with gf dough was amazing!“

“First time here and Cameron was bartending! I came in and ordered a drink that isn’t the normal for most bartenders, wine spritzer! Cameron was super patient and let me talk to him about how to make it and the second round he was like “let me do this to see if it tastes better, and it sure did! His first time he made a better drink than bartenders who’s been at it for 20+ years!! Super sweet, conversation with him was fun, Cameron alone made the experience amazing! The pizza was really good as well!“

“We had the most amazing experience here! We had a last minute change of plans and I called Debbie and she worked her magic and she got us in to the VFW. Not only did she help us in that end she helped us prepare and helped us in any way possible. She was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend working with her! I will be doing future events here! Thank you Debbie for being our angel! On top of all this the food was absolutely amazing and all of the guests raved about it! I do not have enough amazing things to say about this place! Thank you for everything! ❤️“

“Love this deli! Staff is courteous, professional and helpful- and they seem tp enjoy their jobs! The food is delicious- my favorite is the Memphian, a combination of ham, beef and turkey with cheese that all blends so well that it is fast becoming my go to dinner. My wife eats healthier than me and likes the garden fresh turkey on a baguette- lots of turkey with spinach, avocado and cheese- really good! Lunch, Dinner or any other excuse, I'm in on McAllisters!“

“One of my favorite places in Cary. Great owner, super nice and a great business man. I have tried a few different dishes from here and am obsessed with their caprese salad, chopped salad, buffalo chicken wrap, and their cauliflower crust pizza. They have delivery and also pickup. Their fruit when in season is super fresh and I honestly cant even find that fresh at a grocery store. Sometimes I drive 20 minutes to pick up their super fresh caprese salad and fruit side. Definitely recommend giving this place a shot if you haven't already!!! By far one of my favorite go to in Cary!“

“The sweet owner walked across the tracks this morning to give my daughter an avocado egg sandwich before taking the train to Chicago. He heard my daughter wanted one and he was so kind to Bring her one. Btw my daughter enjoyed it on the train! Thank you again for your hospitality!“

“The food was outstanding and the waitresses did an awesome job. It seemed like they were extremely busy but never showed it. Very professional“

“First time trying a McAllisters. Loved it. Friendly staff. Soup, sandwiches great! Omg. Loved their sweet tea!!“

“I feel like Quiznos is the best of all the chain sandwich shops. Their bread is super fresh (and actually tastes like bread) and they have tons of varieties of sandwiches and high quality meats. Some daily specials include various subs starting at about 8 dollars. If u decide on a speciality sub the price goes up to about 11 dollars. Their basic sub begins at 8" (which is definitely more fun than the typical 6") One of their best speciality subs is a lobster roll which is super awesome. They also offer double meat and cheese options and guacamole. The location that I visit the girls who work there are very nice and helpful with the menu. There are a ton of signs to read when you come in and it's easily to get distracted if you are coming in for the first time. Two subs with chips and drinks will typically run about 27$ . More pricey than some of the other chains but I feel like it's worth it.

Vegetarian options: You can build your own vegetarian sub tons of toppings and veggies.

Kid-friendliness: They offer a kids menu“

“Diamond in the ruff!! Stopped by on a whim and was wowed!! Great selection of beers and cocktails and the pizza was amazing and we happened to be there on 1/2 price pizza night! Beautiful outdoor space with tons of seating selections, couches, tables, benches. Loved it. The best part was the amazing staff and beautiful bathrooms. I will be back!!“

“Loved everything about our first experience! Great food, service and atmosphere!“

“Great service. Good food. Fair prices.“

“reasonable for the pasta!“

“As long time patrons of Cucina Bella, we had high expectations for my daughter’s bridal shower, which were far surpassed. We had 56 guests; the restaurant was closed so we used the entire dining room and bar area. The exposed brick-walled room has such character and warmth; we added only a few table centerpieces and candles. The delicious food was served family style and each table had plenty (we took leftovers home)! It was high quality, very fresh, and all dishes were served at the correct temperatures.
Our menu included bruschetta, grilled calamari, house salad, penne marinara, gnocchi with vodka sauce, chicken Francese and tiramisu. This penne marinara is a flavorful departure from a typical mostaccioli dish. My daughter’s favorite is the gnocchi with vodka - the gnocchi were pillow soft and the sauce perfectly robust. The tasty chicken was tender and savory. Can’t tell you how many guests said they literally wanted to “drink all of the sauces”! They raved about the scrumptious food, mimosa bar, bloody Marys, ambience and service - and they are still talking about it!
Kim and Lindsey were amazing and did not miss a beat in providing top notch service for the large group. I have no idea how they did it all and did it so well - all in good cheer! Erin is a terrific event coordinator, very responsive, thorough and professional, offering suggestions and lots of patience! High praise to the kitchen staff as well. All helped to create a most memorable experience for us. Thank you!“

“I Came back to McHenry to visit family and decided to try Antioch pizza in McHenry!!! Was not disappointed!!! It was Tuesday and saw that the stuffed pizzas are only available on Tuesday. so I decided to get one! Literally one of the absolute best Chicago style pizzas I've had in years!!!! I see why they are voted best pizza in 2024!!! I mean the thin crust is good here too but specifically the stuffed pizza was ridiculously delicious!!!! I'll be back in a year on a Tuesday!!! Thanks again!!!“

“I work close by this McAlister’s and frequent here for lunch often, most of the time I just do pick up orders but I decided to eat in yesterday for dinner. In all my time there, Carter has been an excellent employee! He remembers my name, my food is always right and warm, and everyone is always friendly. Carter goes above and beyond and I’d love for him to get some recognition on his hard work and always cheery attitude!“

“Rica comida ricas tortillitas hechas al instante y muy rico menudo“

“Thank you Crystal Lake Noodles and Company for great service!“

“Located in a high end shopping center near LL Bean and Ruth’s Chris. We stopped for lunch on a Thursday. We ordered at the counter and our food was ready just as we sat down with our filled drinks. I had the chicken strawberry poppyseed salad while my husband had the new chicken Caesar salad, both of us with a baguette piece on the side. The only criticism we had is that our chicken slices were still frozen together in chunks. It was still soft and fine to chew, but surprisingly cold, especially in the first encounter! That’s a minor thing, though, and I would be fine with stopping here again.“

“Absolutely love the soup and sandwiches! Head and shoulders above both Subway and Panera. And a shout out to the young man who made our sandwiches today. He dropped the mustard bottle on the floor while making the sandwich. What really impressed me was he picked it up and placed it in the sink, and grabbed a fresh one. It didn't matter that there was no way any dirt got in the bottle, he did the right thing.“

“i went to get dinner for my family tonight . I had my granddaughter with me. we ordered and then I asked if they could bring it out so I could get my granddaughter in car first. i got 5 wonderful, well-mannered employees willing to help me. I give this place a 10 plus. Thank you so much!! Mary Chesney and Lily“

“I haven’t been to Panera in probably two years. I ordered what my daughter usually ate, and when I got out to the car, I noticed that the smoothie was not filled to the top despite being a really expensive drink, disappointing to say the least.“

“Yet to have a burger there I didn’t like. Gyro platters are loaded too. All at a great price“

“Excellent fresh made sandwiches and the chili was also very good. Very friendly and accommodating people behind the counter. Will definitely return.“

“I travel all over the Midwest- this is the best, cleanest, and cleanest Panera in the Northwest burbs. Bathrooms are perfect, floors are clean, and the tables are the perfect setup. Staff is nice and focused. If the coffee is empty, they always have a back up ready to go unlike all the other locations in the area where you have to wait.... For a Panera, I give this location A+ / 110%“