Restaurants near Hawthorn Woods

“Delicious fresh and ever changing menu”

“We had an awesome girls afternoon out with some great drinks and an awesome server than was full of suggestions and fun entertainment. Jorge G did a great job!”

“Wow this place was fantastic on every level. Food was outstanding, the place was very modern and the people were outstanding… so please go and try!”

“Food is amazing. Great place to get a lot of protein.”

“The service at CM Chicken was absolutely amazing! The staff was so attentive and friendly. Our server (or maybe the manager) noticed we might need a phone stand and brought one to us without even being asked — such a thoughtful gesture! The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. Everything about this place was perfect — great food, great service, and a very warm atmosphere. Definitely coming back again! 💛🍗”

“variety of Indian breads, loved the Onion Kulcha! incredibly delicious taste and levels of spicyness are offered with every dish! no more spice overwhelm which can ruin the subtle tastes in Indian cuisine. courteous staff, gracious and available servers. Loved Aloo & cauliflower dish My partner enjoyed robust Dal dish which had veggie tidbits to round out flavor. we loved the food here. Best Indian fare in the area!”

“Delicious, fresh, healthy smoothies on a hot day were absolutely perfect. William made our daughter a minion milkshake (and secretly made it healthy without her knowing, which was perfect for our very picky eater), and our son enjoyed a taro boba tea with popping mango boba. Such a great find, and fabulous owner!”

“Wonderful service and food! Eric, the manager, is excellent checking in with diners and ensuring they have everything they need.”

“The bread is out of this world. My personal favorite is the seeded. The pastries are also very good. What a treasure.”

“So far I’ve eaten at Vasco’s twice with my coworker. The food is delicious. It is perfectly spiced, chicken is cooked to perfection and not dry. The garlic sauce is very tasty. It is very clean. The people working there are extremely nice and helpful. My coworker doesn’t know much about Indian food so she had a lot of questions. They were patient and answered all of the. The owner came to our table both times we were there to ask how things were. It is a place that you order at the counter and they bring it to your table. We are already planning our next visit.”

“Me and my mother made it a tradition to come here every Sunday. We absolutely LOVE this place! Great people great atmosphere. and the best coffee!”

“Delicious your food 🍱 very friendly !!!!”

“So good! One of my new favorite spots, you can tell they use fresh ingredients. Highly recommend their beef & chicken kabob plate!”

“Their wine selection was from around the world, food was delicious, & service was impeccable. I highly recommend it.”

“The food was amazing. The food was fresh and the flavors were rich and unique. Service was great and prices were reasonable. We will definitely go back.”

“I took my boys here on a Saturday at around 4:30 after a trip to the Volo museum. We were immediately greeted by a friendly, knowledgeable and attentive waitress. The appetizer plate had the best onion rings and these creamy smoky bacon Gouda Mac n cheese bites that were to die for! Pan pizza came out as a deep dish and my teenager loved it. My oldest and I got the rib and broasted chicken combo…. OMG No regrets! The chicken was seasoned well with a delicious, crispy, light breading and the ribs were fall off the bone scrumptious with a perfect smoky/sweet bbq sauce. Do NOT skip the peach cobbler!! The warm, crispy peaches and streusel topping tasted like it was made with love. What a great place and we absolutely love our server. She was engaging and knew the menu. Will definitely return!”

“My Aunt had been asking me to take her to Surf's Up. we went for lunch and weren't disappointed. Great food, awesome owner! We were treated better than family. My Aunt had lobster and sides. I enjoyed the best mac and cheese I've ever had. We'll be back!”

“Great food and great servers!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Modern Italian Restaurant with great service and food.”

“The food was excellent. I was very pleasantly surprised! The only issue I had is I would have loved a cup of hot tea!
Wish it was closer to us in Barrington!”

“Amazing service ! Bar tender Jimmy was absolutely great. My boyfriend and I stopped by for a quick drink and soup before the movies and had a Good time thanks to him!”

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

“The brisket was the best part; then the pudding bread, rib tip Mac & cheese and Sausage. The sticky sprouts are the cherry on top. I saved the 3 pcs of Pig Candy for when I get home.”

“Highly recommend trying Merienda’s. I went there based on a recommendation from a friend. Loved the vibe, mom/pop, cute restaurant, with a lot of delicious options. Tried the spicy shrimp with garlic rice, pancit, ube latte with oat milk, pink calamansi lemonade, & mango cheesecake. Delicious! Will definitely go back to try other dishes. Very reasonably priced for the portion size. The guy at the register was friendly & enthusiastic with helping us select our entree.”

“the food is one of a kind I love this place so much can't wait to go back and have their chicken pesto pannini”

“Very fast and pleasant service, along with amazing food served here. 10/10 best restaurant I’ve been to in Grayslake! Sat down at 7:45, watched our food and drinks made be served before 8. Every costumer that came in was treated with the same welcoming, friendly, and FAST service. Will be returning as this is our new favorite spot. 💞”

“From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional hospitality. The ambiance at Francesca’s Tavola is unmatched—classic, classy, and comfortable. The Pollo Arrosto Romana was divine—crisp skin, tender meat, and the rosemary lemon flavor was out of this world. Highly recommend!”

“The food and drinks are fantastic! I ordered the smoked salmon and cheese crepe as well as a mint kiwi mimosa which was delicious! Highly recommend anyone stop here!”

“Mixto has the greatest staff. They are accommodating and friendly. I've had breakfast and lunch there and it's always been tasty and well presented. This place is a hidden gem. Once you go you will definitely return.”

“great food , fast service ,”