50 Best American Restaurants near Hickory Hills

“So, I don't usually go a full 5 across the board, but was surprised by this one. The menu is a modern American take on Polish dishes and vise versa with a Polish twist on American staples. You really can find almost anything you would expect to find at a quick diner establishment. The ambiance is nothing special, a typical Chicagoland quick sitdown... except a little more. The feeling doesn't say you're home having a home cooked meal, but the longer you're there the more it gives that warm embrace and ambiance.The cost of items on the menu have obviously changed, being they're different than the board they were printed on. However, nothing stands out as overpriced or ridiculous. Everything is made to order so there is a small wait time - they nail it with their "slow fast food" marketing. Yet even the small wait makes this even more worth it, everything comes out fresh, and doesn't have a mass purchase bulk item they prep and plate feel - everything tastes either homemade or higher end quality.It's a nice change of pace. Items on the menu hit all the cultural points of the surrounding area to really have an option for everyone in the party. Wife and I did lunch, spent maybe 10 minutes from order to food and while we went more American staples, they all had a slight Polish touch to them that really made them familiar and yet completely different. BLT was massive compared to what we expected, the "highlander take" on a classic Philly was completely unexpected and yet really works. Breaded mushrooms were great [I can't stand them normally] and the perogi... just get the perogi!All in all it was as expected yet at the same time nothing like we expected. Counter server was polite and a delight, back house staff work quick and to a level of perfection you won't expect first visit. Definitely going to be telling everyone to check this place out and will be back many more times to chip away at the menu offerings.

Kid-friendliness: Rather vast kids menu for such a small place. Def has something for all of them.“

“Food was good. The tvs were very loud so if you want to go with a group of friends, I don’t recommend because you can’t really hear with the TVS. If you want to just eat and watch a game then yes.“

“Great customer service , food was fresh and good and the restaurant is clean“

“love coming here when I'm home! beers, bears games and friends“

“,Mila obsluga,lubie tam jesc...smaczne jedzenie!“

“I loved the place, location, food, atmosphere and most importantly the wonderful staff.“

“Great service for my favorite waitress again Great Place“

“Great great food!
And one of the best BBQ sauces I love.
The rip tips are great.
The ribs are great.
The pulled pork is great.
I love the garlic bread wiith there home BBQ sauce on it.
They use teal.oak wood for the pit to smoke the meat.
I have been going there for 15 years or 16 yesrs, always happy there.
Looks great on the outside and lots of kool antiques decorating the inside.
Go try it, you will love it.

Kid-friendliness: Yes kid friendly“

“Great service for my favorite waitress again Great Place“

“Excellent food and customer service“

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

“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!“

“The food here is FANTASTIC. We ordered the stuffed banana peppers, coconut shrimp, salmon that’s on corn tamale cake (oh my goodness), seafood linguine, and lobster mac n cheese. We were both really impressed with how delicious all of the food was. Our waiter Jorge was so kind and attentive. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended.“

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

“Really nice place! Management was awesome. Food was amazing. 100% will go back when I’m around. Thank you for the amazing hospitality“

“Hello, this joint is so cool and cozy. Big restaurants are not always the best.... this place is small but poppin..... our customer service was over the top... sorry doll I forgot your name but you were awesome.... the food was yummy.... will definitely be back.... thank you Spooky Country House.... love it!!!

Parking: Great parking in back of joint.... so soothing and relaxing back there...“

“The best cheeseburgers ever!“

“Love this place, fellas take ya lady“

“On August 16, 2024 my dear friend Eberta Wright celebrated her 103 birthday. We celebrated it at The Lazy Dog Restaurant in the Highlands were we used to go for lunch every Sunday after church. Our waiter was always Carlos. One Sunday he told me to let him know when she was to celebrate her next birthday because he wanted to do something special for her. I called him and told him it was here so he talked to his manager and WOW!!!!! Kyla, Alexa, Andrea and Carlos put together a spectacular birthday celebration. Mrs. Wright and I both were so surprised and delighted with what they did. The decorations, the gorgeous flowers the cupcakes that Kyla made and decorated to spell out her birth year. Everything was just wonderful. Carlos came in on his day off and got to have lunch with us. He is a very special young man. In fact everyone there is very special. The Lazy Dog will always be my number one restaurant not just because of the good food but because they are a group of very special people.“

“Barrata appetizer, bread skillet were a great start! Everyone in our party enjoyed their Meals: pork chop dinner, pork schnitzel (October Special), flat bread and rigatoni with chicken. Portions were generous. The desserts looked very tempting. One big negative was the acoustics- it is very loud in there. You have to yell to converse across the table.“

“Buen luga bb urna cimidar“

“Consistantly Best food and service. The in-house from scratch salad dressings are amazing! Highly recommended“

“I was really excited to try this place and when my order came and the bag felt super heavy i was dying to have my lunch. I got a combo with 3 wings and catfish. Everything tasted great but i felt like there wasn't a ton to eat and this is coming from someone who completely strips their chicken wings. The catfish was mostly odd and hard to eat parts. The meat i could get to did taste great and i enjoyed the lemon pepper on top that i paid extra for. Came with a lot of hot sauce and ketchup. The price was good for a delivery order.

I want to order again and try a lot of other stuff on the menu so i will be back“

“We dined at Topaz in August 2024 and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. We were seated in a comfortable booth. A special mention goes to our server, Sasa, who was incredibly attentive and provided great suggestions. He even surprised us with complimentary limoncellos, which were absolutely delicious. For appetizers, we had the grilled octopus and hummus—both prepared to perfection and bursting with flavor. For the main course, we chose the Dover sole and Amish chicken. These dishes were exceptional and stood out as some of the best we've ever had. The potatoes served with the sole were also a delightful surprise. Portions were generous, and the prices were quite reasonable considering the quality and quantity of the food. We highly recommend Topaz and will definitely be returning!“

“This place is great, but what makes it truly fantastic is the people-from the owner to the servers. You can feel the love between them and they go out of their way to make you feel like family.“

“Fine folks - Good staff workers that take photographs as well“

“Delicious always had a great meal at Grill 89“

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

“The sweet sixteen is a must have!!!!!“

“We had a large group just before lunchtime on a Saturday, and they were great about squeezing us in. Our server D was amazing, truly, and the other staff were helpful and attentive, too. The food was delicious, hot, fast, priced affordably. They have a large menu. We had some special diets in our group and there were enough options for them to find what they needed. I definitely would return and would recommend it to friends.“

“I loved food, and very good variety of drinks and service is extraordinary Ana M. It was very attentive and gave us an excellent service [Original] Me encanto la comida, y muy buena variedad en bebidas la atencion y servicio es extraordinario ANA M. fue muy atenta y nos dio un excelente servicio“

“Very nice restaurant with healthy food options and gluten-free dishes.
It is very pricey $$$$

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free items on menu.

Parking: Good food, but very overpriced $$$.
Be prepared to spend a lot of money.“

“This place is amazing. I got the Mexican omelette and it was everything I hoped it would be. The wait staff is outstanding and treat you how you want to be treated. They were very fast and the Mimosas are a huge draw. It’s worth every penny I don’t miss one cent of it. It’s always a good feeling when you don’t leave a restaurant disappointed with the taste. I’ll be coming here at least once a week from now on!“

“The food and the service was fabulous!!!“

“Friendly service, good food“

“Great vibe, i love coming to eat here (my personal fav is the chicken sandwich) You can tell they have an excellent team dynamic and take pride on delivering the best service :)

Side note: we thought our chicken tender looked like a camel lol“

“The food was delicious?I ordered the Italian beef meal.Fries were so good with the good mild sauce.Sandwich was so tasty and like other reviewers said you can smell the delicious food from the bag.Keep cooking us some good food Munchy Flames❤?“

“Food and drinks are amazing!“

“The fish tacos were the bomb“

“Madison’s always exceeds my expectations! The wait staff are attentive and friendly. The latest server that we had named Colleen was great! The Mile high meatloaf, Fish tacos and the Walleye are just a few items that I recommend! I’ve been here many times and I will return many times!“

“Everyone was so friendly. The food was EXCELLENT! Win win!!“

“Great staff. Excellent service. Breakfast available all day.“

“Amazing atmosphere, service, cocktails, and food!!“

“Their amazing cheeseburger. My favorite of all time.“

“I was on the other side last night. Now I know why everyone loves Donna,the service was great, she made me and my family feel special. Food was great as always ❤️“

“If I could give more than 5 stars for the service I would. I forget the name because I am absent minded due to losing my 18 year old dog today but the server was so wonderful. It is her birthday today and she deserves a raise. Thank you. Happy birthday ?“

“customer service was excellent and precise pretty Black Woman Sandra and Handsome cook Tony Best Hotdog I have ever had better than Portillo’s Clean establishment and had to give an compliment when due to staff“

“The restaurant is beautiful and inviting. The food was incredible. However, this is not the place to get a quick meal. The drinks take forever if you are at a table, and nobody working there moves quickly. Dinner took about an hour and a half.“

“Personalmente me gusta ir a bailar el equipo de seguridad muy atentos excelente actitud los bartenders , el dj el mejor de Chicago , recomendado 1000%“

“Loved it since middle school :)“