50 Best American Restaurants near Harwood Heights

“always great Service & Food always Fresh hot food French fries onion rings etc. & my favorite is the cashew caramel Sundae Luv it & so does my husband❤🇵🇷❤“

“We love this little neighborhood gem!!! Jackie is the best waitress we've ever had there... maybe one of the best we have ever had since moving to Chicago almost three years ago!!!“

“We randomly stopped in hungry after getting off a flight at OHare. WOW! The food was so good and beers perfectly cold. Might be the best wings I’ve ever had!! Also had a pulled pork sandwich which was scrumptious, chicken Alfredo pasta quickly devoured by our daughter. Curly fries and sweet potato fries also 🔥! Our server, Rachel was great, too!“

“Great service and great food.“

“1-27-2023 @ 9pm
30 MINUTES IN THE DRIVE THRU AND I'M NOT AT THE PAY WINDOW YET!
No One outside to take orders tonight - its cold I get it.

But I have never been here and had it so sloooww!

And then both windows had to ask me my order over! WHY!!!“

“The food sounded fancy and tasted SO good! Our server, Andrew, came up with the most delicious drinks! Superb service! We’ll be back!!“

“We went last night for the first time… Great menu options, food was delicious, portions were perfect, staff was really nice. I had the Grilled Salmon, he had the Braised Pork Shoulder…definitely recommend both.“

“Great happy hour daily 5-6pm The burgers are so good !! Always fun“

“We stopped in today on a tip and what a delicious treat! Highly recommend!“

“Delicious food. Great service.“

“The food, atmosphere, and service were all exceptional! Everything, down to the drink names, perfectly complemented the ambiance. This is an absolutely beautiful place to enjoy dinner and great food. The shawarma rolls, pork chops, and Moroccan tagine were all outstanding. If you enjoy sweet and refreshing cocktails, I highly recommend the 'Gotta Have Faith.' Overall, I would definitely return to try more dishes and highly recommend visiting this unique spot. It’s truly a must-visit!“

“lmpromtu Monday night dinner with my son and went to Gather..100% all the way! Excellent food and service. Cannot wait to try the brunch which looks amazing!“

“We had a delicious breakfast and the service was Excellent. Looking forward to coming back for lunch and mock tails.“

“Amazing food. Great atmosphere. What more can be said?“

“I recently dined at Fry Chicken 'N Fries, and it was an outstanding experience. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between cozy and stylish, with warm lighting and rustic decor that creates a welcoming atmosphere.

The service was fantastic; The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, making great recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed throughout the meal.

What really stood out was the overall vibe of the place. It felt like the perfect spot for both a special occasion and a casual dinner with friends.

I can’t wait to return to Fry Chicken 'N Fries and explore more of what they have to offer. Highly recommend!“

“Great food and ambience! Can’t wait to come back! 👍“

“The Chew was an amazing restaurant! Not only was the food amazing but the owners, Linda and Landy, and the staff were spectacular! We miss it so much! Truly an icon in our community!“

“First off Antonio and Dee were amazing! Friendly, acted like they knew us. The food... I don't have enough good things to say. Wings, medium heat, okra Foghorn sando hot, everything was so good. Mac and cheese.. amazing. If you like chicken you need to go here! Tender, juicy, FRESH and so flavorful! Thank you for showing me what I have been missing!“

“my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3“

“Some of the best grilled seafood in the city and that's saying something. Top 2 in the city along with Dees" IMO. Very seasoned without being salty. My guess is garlic. Crabs are my go-to. The corn, potatoes, and turkey necks are all tasty too.“

“Today was my first time trying this place and I was impressed with my big and delicious Merkts cheeseburger and waffle fries. I'm definitely going back to try other things. The staff was very friendly and helpful, too. I was too hungry to remember to take pics.“

“there is a fantastic rock and roll brunch menu. the service is excellent. and I can highly recommend the Long Island Iced Teas.“

“Excellent customer service. Food was delicious and the prices weren’t bad at all. Highly recommend!“

“Amazing, a perfect evening.“

“Eddy’s Mack’N Cheese 🍔 brought me to Holy Buckets 🐔 the great halal food and service will bring me back.“

“Met for a brainstorming session…their coffee is a catalyst for sure! Great selection of healthy options with just enough sinful options to keep it balanced!“

“Love Bongo Room, White Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Pancakes and Chorizo Potato Omelette, need I say more? Oh yeah, bacon.“

“Jacob was an amazing server. We loved the food (Thai shrimp and charcuterie) and drinks (Autumnal Shift and Karma Chameleon) We will definitely return for another Karma Chameleon.“

“The food was great and the service excellent. Don’t judge this place by the outside it is very nice inside. Check it out for yourself your will glad you did.“

“Loved the vibes. Great eats and staff. Drove three hours to come. Been waiting a long time. Was not disappointed“

“Small and mighty. Had a fantastic bacon cheese burger and fries! Much needed in our neighborhood. My new spot.“

“Been only for breakfast but always excellent. Great service and good food. What more could you ask for. And good prices too!“

“Great variety and unique flavors. Great vibe.“

“I'm from Iowa, took a little weekend trip to Chicago. A friend told us we HAD to try Lula's. SO thankful we did. I will be traveling back to Chicago just to take my mom here. Outstanding service from every single employee, incredible food, and just overall 10/10. Absolutely recommend.“

“Great selection of American & Mediterranean. Falafel plate & Kefta kabobs were fantastic & prepared fresh. Unexpected array of dessert options, as well. Win!“

“They make the absolute, hands down, best meatball grinder I've ever had. Everything about it is otherworldly.
The meatballs are well flavored and have the ideal texture and consistency one could ask of a meatball. There's an herby, garlicky flavor which is very noticeable without being overwhelming.
The sauce is just a little sweet, just enough to contrast with the meat. There was mozzarella and it seemed like a little bit of ricotta too, but not too much to make it gloopy.
The bread was perfect, really more of a hard, crusty, fresh baked roll. It provided a crunchy contrast while standing up to the healthy heaping of ball and sauce and cheese.
It was the best sandwich I've had all year and the best meatball sandwich I've ever had.“

“best crepes I've ever had,will be going back“

“Fry the Coop didn’t disappoint. Christy’s customer service was amazing. We drove 4 hours for this experience❤️🔥👌🏻“

“The wait staff and cooks are fast and friendly...the owners are outstanding! Can't wait to come back!“

“Stopped for the first time and it was a great experience despite waiting to be seated which is to be expected for the quality of food they serve. It was also a Saturday. The server was great! He would make sure we were well taken care of and recommended items from the menu since I couldn’t decide from the great variety menu that they offer. I will definitely be going again soon.“

“can't gowrong here it was perfect“

“Had a short but super nice visit. 10/10 friendly and awesome people. $5 Mimosa get in my belly. Will visit again, will rave about it to anyone who will listen.“

“We have visited Cooper Hawks in Morton Grove several times, sometimes for drinks and appetizers and sometimes for dinner and drinks, we have never had a bad experience. Great food and drinks, but we have been able to experience the same waitress Lori P. She is the best great personality food and drinks fast…… she is totally awesome. Thank you Lori for making our experience at Morton Grove Cooper Hawks great! See you next week.“

“Awesome atmosphere and possibilities“

“I FINALLY have a NEIGHBORHOOD spot that I call my own !!! My GO TO restaurant ! And that saying a lot with as many great restaurants as Chicago has ! But I LOVE ❤️ the BYG and often go here several times a week ! Great food , friendly service and NICK and his family are Awesome !

Parking: Free parking lot for customers and plenty of parking! Pull in front right up to the door and walk in !

Kid-friendliness: Friendly family atmosphere and even some special menu items and sizes for kids !

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible ! Zero steps !“

“This is a neighborhood staple! Good food great people!“

“Our favorite restaurant,great food and our server Karen B. Was fantastic!“

“I work here. it's awesome.“

“Been to almost every location. The newest location in Wrigleyville has some great drink specials. The burgers are always fantastic. 🍺🍔“

“A small mom and pop place. My 1st time in this place and excellent experience. Will definitely be going back on a regular basis for a meal.“