50 Best American Restaurants near Itasca

“Awesome food and drinks! But you have to sit in Katrina’s section. You won’t be disappointed. She’s knowledgeable, honest, and funny! Your experience will be better if she’s your server!“

“Dined in over the weekend ; live music by the talented Jonny Lyons duo ; Great atmosphere ; our server was Arturo : fabulous service & delicious food ! The manager John was also very nice and checking to see if we needed anything. Can’t wait to return !“

“I made a big order with many different items, Grando’s was quick making our order and the food was AMAZING! This is exactly the good ol’ chicago style food we want when we come to town! Will be back!“

“Excellent food and ambiance, The brick chicken is my favorite. Our friends who have lived throughout the country said the pork chop is the best they ever had“

“Definitely lived up to the hype.“

“Delicious! I always stop by whenever I’m in town.“

“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.“

“The restaurant is nice and big. It is clean! The waitstaff is great, friendly and efficient . The food is very very good and you know it's a great place to go when there is a wait line, sometimes out the door. You have the option to eat outside in good weather. My husband and I always try to get the cozy two seater table in the little nook by the window. The food is very tasty and plenty of flowing coffee. Due to illness we are not able to come out much, but I sure miss this place. Lots of wonderful Saturday morning breakfast memories. Wishing you great continued success.“

“La mejor comida de todo lombard 🙂✌️“

“Simon’s Restaurant & Bakery in Villa Park greets you with warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. I tried their Cream of Rice Soup, and wow—it was pure comfort in a bowl! Creamy, flavorful, and loaded with rice, it’s the perfect way to kick off your meal. For breakfast, I had the Spinach and Feta Omelette with crispy hashbrowns, and it did not disappoint. The omelette was fluffy, packed with fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese, and cooked to perfection. Paired with golden, crispy hashbrowns, it was an absolute treat! Simon’s is a neighborhood gem where you can count on great food, friendly service, and a relaxing atmosphere. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or just a pastry from their bakery, you won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend!“

“The food was delicious! The drinks are fresh and new, and very well balanced. The best part of our experience was the staff! Each member was knowledgeable of the drink and dinner menu and made incredible recommendations. Overall, a wonderful evening out.“

“Food was amazing and came with a great deal! This was the only place that was open so late and we were craving sushi so it was perfect :). The server, Teddy, was absolutely AMAZING and hilarious, and absolutely made my day. I would definitely come again!“

“Have not been to Medieval Times in a few years and it was a great time, did not disappoint. The show has changed since last time I saw it, it was more action packed. My 5 year old nephew thoroughly enjoyed it. Great Memories! The chicken was juicy. Drinks were good. They have these new slushies that I really liked. All in all, this is a great deal for food + a show.
The only negative is the smell when walking in. Not sure if the garbage had not been cleaned out or what the case was but the smell was not good walking in. Besides that, the place was kept very clean so just not sure what was up with the garbage smell this past weekend.“

“Wonderful food and staff, our server Kristy was warm and attentive. Ask for her! Breakfast menu is expansive!“

“Nina's was an excellent value, and tasty - a place I will return to or order from in the future for Indian food. I've been enjoying indian food since I was a child in the 70's, and recently my elder greek aunt mentioned she knew about Nina's and wanted to try it. She's in her early 90's and I knew she had concern for flavors and overly hot spices, so I was initially anxious - yet the menu had many clear options and while I can tolerate medium heat in dishes, I was able to discern helpfully which dishes were significantly spiced and also find out if the spice was hot, or simply aromatic in descriptions - she tried the Goat Biryani and requested it not over-spiced. Portions were excellent, both for her dish and the Chicken Tikka Masala which my wife and I requested, which we stated we liked spice for. They accomplished our dishes well all around and accompanied with delicious crisp veg samosas filled with the usual lovely and tender filling - dipping sauces, garlic naan, and complimentry basmati rice with our tikka dishes. The little gulab jamuun donut balls in sweet sauce was a perfect desert at the end.

My aunt's goat biryani was very pleasantly spiced, not hot but still a nice medley of spice that accompanied the large and tasty pieces of goat - which really pleased my greek aunt and though she ate as much as she could, she still sent half of it home with me and my wife AND took some of it home with herself as left overs! As a standby, we orderded normal chai with cream and sugar and it was excellent, but they have a full bar and selections of indian beers and other beverages, as well as western sodas.

The ambiance as some have mentioned may need a little work, but it was nice tables inside, many two tops, but also enough to handle medium parties as well without rearrangement. Quiet inside, we could hear ourself talk and enjoy the gathering - and though some might feel an indian restaruant needs something like lowly played pleasant music -by and large Nina's cooking did the speaking and it would call us back.“

“30 yr customer, will never see me again, ordered soup of the day chicken with a large pasta noodle, did not care for it at all, 75% broth in large container, expressed my disappointment to Kathy, did not offer apology or to make it right,“

“Outstanding food. Phenomenal service. Adelle's is my go to!“

“Tony was a great server!“

“Great food and super friendly staff“

“What a magical, well run, homey place for all ages. It is almost a time travel trip back to kids were welcome, families have a great time and everyone can enjoy delicious food. Hot sauce bar was a hit for me. When you go, it’s please talk to Sherri and David, they have fun stories to share. Well done 👍
I did not try the escape room, might have been still there…..“

“The Peruvian menu was superb! Fresh and flavorful courses, each one terrific! The Quinoa salad was bright, light and vibrant. The grilled chicken's flavor was enhanced by the beans and zucchini that accompanied it. We enjoyed the entire meal and thank the staff for their attentive and friendly hospitality.“

“After a week of travel for this Mom, the last thing I wanted to do was to make dinner. This isn't the first time we've been to Glen Prairie and I knew it was just the place I wanted to go. The atmosphere is warm, but quiet. Perfect for a good family catchup. The food is comforting without being too heavy and the wine, beer and cocktail selection is the perfect pairing. We've had the pleasure of being served by Anna a few times now and she does a great job. She is attentive and watchful, without being overbearing which is a difficult skill to master for a lot of servers. Aside from that, I love that it is a safe place for folks with food allergies and I feel very well taken care of in respect to that issue. I can tell that everyone from the hosts to the servers to the bartenders to the kitchen staff are very well trained in creating a safe and welcoming experience for each guest. Glen Prairie is quickly becoming one of our go to family favorite restaurants and we will definitely be back!“

“We had the best lunch. Our food was tasty and hot, not to mention generously delicious. No wait, great help. Open kitchen. I hope they open one further southwest.“

“Veronica was great. Very prompt with her service and courteous along the way. I would come again“

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

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

“Tyler C was our server… he suggested their chicken tenders and they did not disappoint!! Absolutely amazing service and quality! Our food came out in minutes… it was hot and delicious!!“

“This is one of the best family-run restaurants in Des Plaines. Sunrise Grill has been serving the community for 18 years, and you can taste the experience in every dish. Chef Jose cooks with passion, and Sylvia’s hospitality is unmatched. Ask the staff for their recommendations—they’ve never steered me wrong!“

“I hadn’t been here in a while but after our most recent experience I’ll be going more often. Went for our anniversary dinner. Booked reservations thru Open Table, arrived early and got seated right away in a cozy booth in the bar. There was a card and Anniversary placard waiting for us on the table. We were offered complimentary champagne to toast right away which was delicious. Our server Susan was outstanding and all the food was exceptional. We split a wine flight - loved them all! The pacing was terrific we didn’t have to wait long for anything but we never felt rushed. We went all out for the special occasion with soup, a starter, entrees, sides and desserts but would choose more affordable happy hour options to go more frequently. The menu changes four times a year (with the seasons) and all the calorie counts are kept low for the entrees which I love.“

“Last stop of the trip for a quick snack before heading to the airport! ✈🍴 Our waitress was absolutely wonderful—I totally forgot her name, but she deserves a shoutout! She was so nice, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of. Great way to end the trip! ❤“

“Great place to visit with family, or for date night. Love the food and atmosphere!“

“Picture of kid behind the bar on your website is not good. Great restaurant though!!!“

“Excellent food and relaxed atmosphere…our new favorite place!“

“Hope this place never looses business 💜 I love coming here after years and years of knowing this place NEVER disappoints 🙏 the food the atmosphere and people are great. Very old school but very cozyyyyy. One of the few places that brings me happiness me and my ex husband (rest his soul) use to come here during our lunch so many great memories 🥹“

“One of the next vegan burgers I've had. And they played black Sabbath the whole time. RIP Ozzy!“

“Best Food Around Definitely Have To Try It And Best Employees Ever Been Around That Are So Nice 👍“

“Outstanding experience!!! Can not say enough about the entire staff from the front of the house to the back. Attentive and friendly. Food was excellent! Made our dining experience special and something we will continue to talk about! Excellent job to the entire team and I can't wait to come back!“

“It's hand down one of the best diners around state. Friendly atmosphere, great food and this Hash Skillet is the BOMB. Don't forget to also include a Sunrise Smoothie to your meals, makes the day feel so much better.

Love it since I've been coming here after my early 5am work shifts. Always leave contently full.“

“Very professional and the food is amazing“

“I literally had the best pancakes I’ve ever had“

“Ellyns has awesome food and a very friendly environment. Never had something I didn’t like, and can always find something new on the menu. Great drink menu and specials. Ellyns will always be a go to!“

“Marvelous play to come and play. On weekends, live entertainment, with lots of great bands, doing many oldies and nostalgic songs! Great food for reasonable prices, fantastic staff and customer service, and the music is what I come for. I am 70 and find people my age and older, tearing up the rug. Yeah, lots of fun, and comaraderie with those of us senior citizens, that don't act like it, and will enjoy ourselves as much as the band allows. You won't be disappointed with the atmosphere, the music, the customer service, or anything really! Cmon down and see for yourself!“

“This place consistently delivers a wonderful dining experience. The menu is thoughtfully crafted, offering high-quality ingredients like microgreens, grass-fed burgers, bison burgers, and organic free-range chicken. Everything I've tried has been fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care.

The portions are generous for the price, making it an excellent value. The atmosphere feels slightly upscale without being overly formal, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed meal. They've done a phenomenal job, and it's a restaurant I always enjoy coming back to.“

“Great food, great owner!! Best in Chicago!! Always recommended!!“

“Ashley was our waitress and she did a superb job. Great way to have a first experience. Met the manager and very nice guy and you could tell he was customer oriented. We will be back“

“Great atmosphere with a fun, lively energy that makes it an enjoyable place to relax, eat, and spend time with friends or family. The service was friendly, and the whole experience felt welcoming.

My personal favorite is the ribs—make sure to order them dry. They have great smoky flavor and a delicious bark without being covered in sauce.“

“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.“

“Good food, great atmosphere wonderful service! What more could you ask for?“

“The best burgers around always!“