50 Best Bars near Highwood

“Great place. Very friendly staff.“

“A great spot to hangout and grab a drink.“

“They support live music entertainment!“

“Friendly crowd, great service, & great prices. Outdoor Beer Garden a huge plus. Dog friendly, too.“

“Come here every so often and the food is always amazing and the service is always on point.“

“My husband and I are visiting from Arizona and were meeting some friends in The Glen. We planned on going to The Yardhouse, but thought it was too noisy. Saw the reviews for The Oak and we were so glad we did. The burger I had was the best burger I have ever had, our friend felt the same. My husband and our other friend had the rueben, they loved them also. We left the restaurant and we were going to take individual pics, then this really nice guy offered to take a picture of all of us. He was so very nice. Guess what, he was the owner. We will definitely be back on our next visit here and our friends will be back sooner. Great food!!!!“

“Nomu is seriously one of those ramen spots you keep thinking about after you leave. 🍜🔥 The ramen is flavorful, comforting, and just hits the spot every single time. Definitely the kind of place where you finish your bowl already thinking about when you can come back. Can’t wait for my next visit! 😍“

“I ordered online to have my food delivered to the hotel that I was staying at. Everything was nice and fresh.

The burger was large and had so much flavor. Fries were nice and crispy too. I'm glad I decided to order local for my trip! Thank you! 🙌🏻“

“Had a private party here to celebrate my 50th birthday 🎉 All the guests loved the atmosphere. Everyone raved about the food and drinks 🥰 Their attentive service was much appreciated. Fabulous experience!!“

“Love the vibes and food! Come here with your friends!!“

“Inside, outside, early night, late night, no matter when or where, it’s always fantastic, every single time. The spicy feta is great, the chicken kabobs, martinis, coffees, have never had anything not fantastic!“

“The Cheeseburger on a Pretzel bun was very good and I would recommend it. I like their selection of German & Craft beers. I will be back at the Old Munich Tavern next Friday.“

“Ethno Restaurant made my birthday truly magical! 💙

The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere with live music was incredible, and the entire team was exceptionally professional, making the evening feel so special.

A special thank you to Aman — 100% out of 100%! His service was outstanding. I never had to remind him of anything; he anticipated our needs, paid attention to every detail, and understood us without a word.

Thanks to the entire Ethno team, I now have one more beautiful memory that I will cherish for years to come. Besides, their team created a very nice video of our celebration!
Thank you for making my birthday so unforgettable! ❤“

““The Gallery made my wife’s surprise 75th birthday celebration absolutely unforgettable. Cecilia handled every detail with warmth and professionalism—helping me find a photographer, musician, flowers, and balloons that made the evening shine. Guests enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a beautifully paced five-course dinner, complete with honey-inspired cocktails (using our own honey!) and a honey mustard salad dressing the chef created just for us. The food, wine pairings, and service were all outstanding—friendly, polished, and perfectly timed. The room’s unpretentious elegance and local artwork created the ideal setting for a night full of laughter, connection, and joy. Mission accomplished!”“

“Best vegetable burger I have ever had! The patty was fresh, very flavorful and homemade. The fries were also thick and crispy, just the way I like them. The staff was courteous and polite and the service was quick. Can't wait to go back and have the vegetable burger again!“

“Love outdoor options in the summer. Even with a crazy weekend of 56 Music Fix everything was on point with food and service. I loved seeing Chris step in and help anywhere and everywhere he needed to.“

“Great service! Fun atmosphere!!“

“Great place. Been going for over 50 years. Cash only is no problem. Food is great and beer selection is outstanding. A true gem on the north shore. Wisconsin road house in Glenveiw.“

“Try their chili! It is the best. Great atmosphere.“

“perfectly cooked steak- very creamy mac and cheese- sausage and peppers were perfection- service was top tier- Batman was was playing on the television behind the bar which was in perfect viewing from our table. Thanks for helping make a Daddy Daughter Day a huge success.“

“great food, friendly staff, excellent customer service“

“Always had a great experience there. Will, the bartender, is great!!!“

“Yo recomiendo este lugar por muy buen servicio y deliciosa comida.“

“One of the best burgers I have had in the area, perfectly cooked, soaking wet, and full of flavor. Good prices and great atmosphere if you sit outside, although the interior is very load and feels like a sports-bar, which I’m pretty sure is the intention.“

“Its a good bar, friendly people I was there for the after work crowd. Gambling machines were all taken. Music was 80s new wave on the juke box with a dude dancing by himself probably his play list and I enjoyed it. Good vibe. Bartender was attentive and was constantly moving cleaning and serving.“

“Amazing burgers Kid friendly menu as well Everything was fresh and made to order Definitely will keep coming back“

“Jovha and Michael were simply amazing.
You MUST try the chicken empanadas and the Hatty's cheese sticks with their white pesto sauce, so flavorful!
Lastly, the pizza of the month (Amatriciana) is just something else, all of it while watching a game... Can't wait to return!“

“My sister and I both ordered the grilled salmon. She asked for her to be cooked through; I asked for mine to be prepred per chef's recommendation. Both of our dishes were prepared to our specifications. Mine was seared on the outside and tender moist on the inside. To add to that perfection, the sunchoke purée had an amazing mélange of flavors. I finished my meal with the Scorza Dolce--also packed with flavor.I have now had three meals that were so exquisitely flavorful that they will stick in my mind forever (previous two are from 1981 and 2005). My salmon at Mino's is now my #1 all-time favorite meals!“

“I went there with a 20$ match and play coupon and they did not honor the coupon at all they told me NO NO“

“The food and the service are absolutely top-shelf…their Greek food is better than anything I’ve had all over Chicago.“

“It's where everyone knows your name. .. Especially mine because I go in there SO much! Love it. The new menu is great!“

“First time at Valley Lodge Tavern and it was an outstanding experience. Cozy atmosphere, great service, top notch management, impressive menu and food. Thank you!“

“This was the perfect place for my daughter's baby shower. The room was lovely. The staff was excellent and the food was so good! We opted for the buffet. There was plenty of food. The ice cream sundae bar was a hit. All around? The perfect place. I cannot say enough good things.“

“Came in with a large group and the waitress was so nice/kind and patient. Would definitely come in again.“

“This is one of the best Mexican Cuisine Restaraunts I have ever had , very authentic. We had the quesabirrias and they were so good. Fresh food served here . Our server Gina was the best . Since we walked in she had a smile on her face , Her attitude and positiveness caught my attention. I had a wonderful fast service with Gina . I will definitely recommend this place to my friends . Thanks to Gina and the restaraunts amazing food I will definitely come back !“

“Excellent Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. The crust was perfectly baked, the sauce had great flavor, and the pizza was loaded with cheese and toppings exactly as a good deep dish should be. Everything tasted fresh, and it was exactly what we were hoping for when looking for authentic Chicago pizza. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.“

“Atmosphere was ok. Bit smaller than i was expecting and a bit of a hole in the wall. But clean with nice wall art. We came at 11:30 and it was not crowded. Got busy at noon. I saw the specials online. They were not on their handout menu so you may have to ask for them. The short rib wrap was delicious. Loaded tator tots were too intriguing to pass up. Generous portion enough for three or four. Delightfully cheesy . Like nachos but with tots instead of chips. Burger was greasy but otherwise fine. Sweet potatoe fries looked dark, like the oil needed cleaning but tasted fine. Service was fast and friendly. Unique choices. Try it.“

“We loved the dome experience! It was great service! The dome was decorated for St Patrick’s Day and it had blankets and pillows with heaters. It was awesome“

“This place had such a fun and memorable vibe 😊🍔 The night cooks, Robert Segreti and Brandon Jackson, really knew what they were doing they made some seriously amazing burgers that always hit the spot 🔥🍔

What also made the experience great was the energy at the front. Kiara McGrew and Demita Lovelace, who were taking orders, were absolutely hilarious and kept me laughing the whole time 😂🙌 They really added to the fun atmosphere of the place.

Overall, it wasn’t just about the food, but the whole experience — good burgers, great people, and a lively, enjoyable environment 👍✨ Definitely a fun spot that leaves you with good memories and a smile 😄“

“This was a nice tavern experience. The prices were moderate and the food was good quality. There were a few small details like 2 tomatoes and 1 cucumber in my salad, and an unenthusiastic server that technically could've been better, but it was a very enjoyable experience overall.“

“Great staff amazing food great night“

“The staff is so pleasant it’s worth the visit for that alone.“

“We had family style dinner. Food was amazing!! Service was great. Everyone took such pride in their jobs.“

“Great place to have Italian food 😊“

“This is a beautiful place with authentic delicious Mexican food in a perfect location. The chilles rellenos that Í ordered were absolutely delicious along with my margarita made my day. My friend ordered the typical carne asada which was served with rice and beans and she was delighted. We are for sure coming back during the summer to enjoy more of these authentic Mexican dishes.“

“Our dinner at Jimoto was wonderful. We are somewhat limited in our choice of selections by my wife's seafood allergies, but we were able to put together a varied selection that were both excellent and safe. The food was excellent, and the service, specifically our server, Isabella, was superb.“

“Cool place excellent service!!!“

“We arrived a little early but were seated right away. Our server met with us shortly after we sat down and within minutes we had our cocktails and our dinner order was in. We were served quickly and the food was very good; hot, fresh and tasted great. Always a good experience prior to seeing a show in the theater.“

“We enjoy this local Mexican restaurant. Great food, casual and fairly priced. Family friendly too!“