Restaurants in Joliet
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Best Restaurants
“My new favorite restaurant. The food was incredible, drinks were amazing and service impeccable. Definitely will be back!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had our Nov. 2024 wedding rehearsal at Cut 158 and were completely impressed and happy with our experience. The food is excellent and the service was top notch. The staff made us feel very welcome and taken care of the entire night. They added little cute touches like our picture on the menu that made it feel special and their new space is really modern and perfect for events. We highly recommend this restaurant for special occasions or just a nice dinner out. We have been coming here with our family the last few years and it is an amazing gem in Joliet.”
“My husband and I had a great time here for his birthday dinner. We were instantly greeted when we walked in. The service was great the whole time and the food was amazing. We will definitely be back!”
“Always enjoy Al’s, but haven’t been there since Covid. Is salad bar open?”
“Wanted to give a huge shout out to the Joliet location. We stopped there after taking my grandmother to the casino and she didn’t have her wheelchair. She walks but very slowly. The staff was super kind and made sure she had a walkway and opened all the doors for her. They didn’t rush her or make her feel bad for taking a while! They cared and were so helpful! Great food and great staff! Thank you!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Had an incredible experience here. Loved every minute of it!...from food to service, you guys are great! Much love from Canada!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Recently went to a popular chain Mediterranean place.. I won’t name it. But AMBA is SOOOOOA MUCH BETTER! Instantly regretting my choice to go to this popular chain place and I can’t wait to eat at Amba again! So much flavor and care that goes into my meal at Amba! Love them”
“My husband and I FINALLY made it here and I’m so sorry it took so long. We loved it. My husband had the steak tacos and I had the chile rellenos tacos sooo good! The margaritas were really yummy too might go today for the $6 margaritas. The owners were really nice to talk to were very personable we will def be back and try the shrimp n steak tacos:)”
“I am CONSISTENTLY IMPRESSED TREMENDOUSLY with the INCREDIBLY CREATIVE, HEALTHY and EXTREMELY TATSY ENTREES THAT THIS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFFUL LOCALLY OWNED DINING ESTABLISHMENT OFFERS ON A DAILY BASIS!!!!!!!!!!! PHE SERVER WAS TRULY AND SNCERELY A JOY IN ALL ASPECTS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AMAZING DINING PROFESSIONALISM!!!! GOD BLESS EVERYONE AT ONE OF THE BRIGHTLY GLOWING STARS OF THE GREATER JOLIET AREA DINING COMMUNITY,THE METRO!!!!!!!!!!”
“Stayed at Harrah’s Casino in Joliet & food at the grill was terrible. Found The Old Fashioned Pancake House Restaurant on Jefferson St in Joliet the next morning and it was amazing. Service was quick, attentive and continuous. Food (breakfast) was simply outstanding and price was very good! I have traveled a lot and this place is a Five Star value in my book.”
“Beautiful location !! When I tell you there season game is on point I promise you will not be disappointed. I have been there three times and I’m going back. I Absolutely love there food these people can cook so good 10/10 🔥🔥🔥 this is a place where you and your family can come after church on Sunday this is a family restaurant!! Everything just taste so delicious !! me and my family. Love this location. !!! I absolutely love the size of a taco they give you a lot of steak great flavor is something is good to me. coming back and back. I was very happy and satisfied with my experience of the grand opening. And my food was amazing. Delicious good everything so please make sure you stop by and support a business.❤️ God blessed”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had our Nov. 2024 wedding rehearsal at Cut 158 and were completely impressed and happy with our experience. The food is excellent and the service was top notch. The staff made us feel very welcome and taken care of the entire night. They added little cute touches like our picture on the menu that made it feel special and their new space is really modern and perfect for events. We highly recommend this restaurant for special occasions or just a nice dinner out. We have been coming here with our family the last few years and it is an amazing gem in Joliet.”
“Let me tell you 10/10 experience!! Food was amazing, big portions, decently priced, and super delicious. The staff was super kind and patient with my picky indecisive self. If you’re in any of the surrounding hotels I’d 100% recommend you try this place. I cleaned my plate I lie to you not. Also get the churros!! I promise you won’t be mad i promise!!!!!!”
“The food is wonderful , we love dining here at the reserve restaurant ! So clean and ideal for a date night.our server is so attentive and know exactly what we want , it's because we frequently go dine here , very nice restaurant !”
“We eat here every time we hike down south of Joliet and they are always fast, accommodating, and most importantly tasty. Gluten free options are great and being able to order ahead saves us tons of time starving. We always get so excited when we know we’ll be in the areas.”
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“Wanted to give a huge shout out to the Joliet location. We stopped there after taking my grandmother to the casino and she didn’t have her wheelchair. She walks but very slowly. The staff was super kind and made sure she had a walkway and opened all the doors for her. They didn’t rush her or make her feel bad for taking a while! They cared and were so helpful! Great food and great staff! Thank you!”
“I picked this for my husband’s celebration of life and it was amazing. The food and service were wonderful the waitress was on top of all drinks and food! I dealt with Crystal beforehand and she was wonderful helping me pick packages. I highly recommend the one on Essington.”
“We eat here every time we hike down south of Joliet and they are always fast, accommodating, and most importantly tasty. Gluten free options are great and being able to order ahead saves us tons of time starving. We always get so excited when we know we’ll be in the areas.”
“Our dinner at Sorellina was very enjoyable. Kelly, the manager, stopped by and introduced herself. Jay was our server and James was the assistant server. I was hoping to see my fave, Chicken Picatta, but was very happy to enjoy the Lemon Spaghetti Chitarra. I ate every bite! My husband had the NY Strip Steak and said it was the best steak he has ever eaten. From the delicious warm herb bread and butter, to the cookies for dessert and the exceptional service, this was a meal we thoroughly enjoyed. We will be back.”
“Took my mom out to lunch here, prices are very nice for very good food. Wait staff is students who seem unsure of themselves but no one minded. No vegetarian options available, as every dish had meat. 29 dollars for two large entrées and a desert. The restaurant needs clearer signage as we needed to ask a lady at the service desk to point us in the right direction (it is on the second floor).”
“Great taco truck! The mini tacos are always delicious, and the food is consistently fresh. The service is friendly and fast, and we've always had a great experience. It looks like they may not have the outdoor seating anymore, but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Highly recommend!”
“Aww gracias por el pastel para mi hijo por su cumpleaños la comida estaba muy rica y el servicio por igual los recomiendo 💯👌🏽🌮🍔🥘🥩”
“Love this bar, love my boss aka mama Tk, love my fellow bartenders and last but definitely not least our regulars. I bartend most Saturday nights and occasionally day shift on Thursdays come play at TKS!! 😝 Oh and you can’t beat our cheap but always cold bevs made with love!”
“Our dinner at Sorellina was very enjoyable. Kelly, the manager, stopped by and introduced herself. Jay was our server and James was the assistant server. I was hoping to see my fave, Chicken Picatta, but was very happy to enjoy the Lemon Spaghetti Chitarra. I ate every bite! My husband had the NY Strip Steak and said it was the best steak he has ever eaten. From the delicious warm herb bread and butter, to the cookies for dessert and the exceptional service, this was a meal we thoroughly enjoyed. We will be back.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“We were there for breakfast and greeted warmly and seated promptly by the hostess. Our servers were Consuela and Marianna. They were so courteous and professional. I haven’t been there in years and found the food delicious. The restaurant was very clean. We will be back.”
“We brought a bus load of 50 elementary students today at lunchtime, returning from a morning field trip. We called ahead to inform them we would be coming. We received excellent, friendly service and the restaurant had lots of seating available for us. Staff corrected any errors politely and without incident. Our service was fast, and they seemed prepared for our arrival. The manager (?) even walked around and thanked us for coming. We were also pleasantly surprised at the adequate bus parking behind the building. A great experience, thank you!”
“Very delicious food. Music was a little too loud for my liking but the food was amazingly delicious.”
Takeout Restaurants
“This cafe is amazing! Stopped to eat on the way back home to Indiana. The menu selections were many with diverse options. I got a latte with oat milk that was made fresh and was perfectly made. My friend got orange blossom tea that came out in a tea press. All of it was amazing!!”
“I visited Rax on 07/05/2026 for the first time. I was very excited to try this place as I heard Rax used to be popular in the 90s and this is the only one in Illinois! As I was walking in I loved all the plants it felt very welcoming on the outside. The inside was a 90s look I loved it! The lady at the counter was very nice and the day I went it was empty inside sadly (Sunday Afternoon). But i took my food and headed over to the sunroom it was a warm day out and the sunroom stayed cool as there was hanging plants inside, it was beautiful! Everything here was super nostalgic and I hope it does not change! I got a beef n cheddar with curly fries. Honestly the beef was delicious and similar to Arby's minus the Arby sauce. I will totally be back. After I left I did some research I had no idea this was the 5th location Rax opened during there peak times. Thank you to the owner Terry, I hope your restaurant stays busy and please keep the 90s fast food aesthetics up!!”
“I visited the Joliet location today and complimented the owner on how good the Gyro meat tasted. He said he buys only the 'premium Lamb' from Kronos. Apparently there are different levels of meat quality. This location serves up a plentiful plate of food. Enjoy it at this Joliet location or their other store at 2300 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago. Same owner. They also have a patio if you would like to take your dog,”
“We went in for the first time for their Halloween Pop up event the vibes were great. Bartender was really nice. Food was decent. Definitely overpriced. I was disappointed we were looking forward to try the Ghost face margarita and after receiving our drinks we noticed it was missing the raspberry fig foam and bartender said their foam maker wasn’t working.”
“I was at the Byward location a week ago with a friend, this is absolutely our go to for a wonderful night out !!! Our server B was such a sweet young lady , thank you for a lovely evening !!! Our dinner was amazing as usual.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Best food in Downtown Joliet”
“I cannot say enough about Tacos Maui! We had their taco truck at our party yesterday. Everyone loved the food. Tacos and sides were hot, fresh, and delicious. Service was efficient and the people are SO NICE. And they are so professional—easy to contact, responsive to questions, and took care of everything just like they said they would. THANK YOU!”
“Went there for lunch with a friend and our two dogs in the patio. The pups were greeted with cool water in dog dishes right away! The food and service were great! We had a taco salad and a bbq burger (one dog had bacon) and both were very tasty! It was wonderful to have a dog friendly restaurant to eat great food! Thank you!”
“I rarely write reviews, but I had to share my experience at the Culver’s on Larkin.
From the moment my sister and I walked in, Julius at the counter treated us with exceptional kindness and respect. He deserves a raise! He asked for my name when I ordered and continued to address me by name throughout my entire visit, which made the experience feel so personal and welcoming.
I usually visit the Shorewood location, but I’ll definitely be coming back to the Joliet Culver’s just to see Julius again. Outstanding customer service like his is hard to find!
The food was amazing, as always, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish.”
“Amazing fantastic food! great atmosphere & the service is friendly & fast!”
“el rodeo is the best mexican place in joliet! delicious food and great atmosphere with amazing employees. this is a hidden gem dont miss it! stop in for bite if not for the good atmosphere”
Cheap Eats
“I stumbled upon this hidden gem after picking someone up from the train and am so glad I did. While they offer dine-in service, I decided to take my order to go. I ordered the fried catfish with macaroni and greens, and my friend had the smothered pork chops with macaroni and pinto beans. Everything was well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked just right. The portion sizes were generous and matched the prices well, making it a great value. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try.”
“Our baseball team was in town for a tournament and we stumbled upon this place. The owner was really friendly. The staff was friendly and amazing and we had good food. The boys enjoyed it and loved the space that was available. The parents loved it too. I definitely recommend the Irish corner Cantina for any group parties or a great place to hang out, drink and eat. Michelle Milwaukee Wisconsin”
“Tropical Smoothie Cafe is one of my favorite spots not just for the delicious smoothies and fresh food, but for the great team running the show. Every time I walk in, I’m greeted with a smile. You can tell they truly care about their customers. Great spot! Highly recommend!”
“I recommend this coffee shop because the beverages are delicious and the staff is amazing. we are treated so very kind and one day as we walked up to the open door and outside table, a staff member was already bringing our coffee to us!!! This is our favorite shop. When we are out of town, I can't seem to find a coffee shop as fantastic as Tazza!!”
“My cousin took me here for my birthday and I had a great time!! The bartender, Shelly, was the sweetest, nicest person ever! She was so helpful at picking drinks for me. I haven't been to very many bars and I really don't drink but she helped me pick out a couple really good drinks! The atmosphere and the other people drinking at the bar was so good. Everyone was so nice and just wanted to have a good time. At a point I even met parts of her family. I love a family bar ? ? Thank you for an awesome birthday!! ???”
“This place has been here forever!! And I became new to this place a smacking 8 yrs ago yes!! I travel here for my shrimps and fish.. prices are beautiful. Food always fresh to the taste and I will come here till I move too far lol. Parking is decent always a place to park. Not wheelchair accessible however don’t let that make you miss ordering here”
“I've only been there twice since the new location opened, but it's a killer vibe inside. The games are fun, the tables seem to be doing great and the drinks are solid. I'm a sucker for a great old fashioned, and they make a solid one at &vine. Overall it's a great time and a solid modernization over the old one, although the sports bar in the old one always did good by me. Go give it a shot.”
“Party of three. All ordered steaks. Two medium (strip and rib eye) and one medium rare (filet). All very good. The medium people thought theirs a touch close to medium well. Soup, salad and bread are all great. The tuna appetizer is excellent. French fries nothing special. Overall an excellent dinner and service was outstanding by Laurie!”
“😊. I really recommend this place . Good service. The food was delicious 😋 hope to go again.”
“Anyway I ordered iced latte and the French toast! And the French toast was really good!! Nothing extra or special about it, it was plain and simple but it was so good! They cooked it the way I wanted, and the prices are not bad definitely would be back for the rest of the menu.”
Latest Reviews
“On Feb 17 my granddaughter got married so we decided to go to Cracker Barrel previously I had spoke to the manager Angel to warn her 25-30 people were coming by the way she's awesome! The food was great the waitresses were so nice we had a wonderful experience. I go there to shop lol my daughter eats there every weekend so I would recommend this place hands down!!!!”
“Wife and I were traveling from Colorado and stopped here on the way to Indiana, my wife and I thought it was absolutely one of the best pizza's we've ever had! Fast forward to two years later we were again traveling east from Colorado and went out of our way to stop again for pizza, it didn't disappoint us the second time!!!”
“Took a trip to chicago looking for a place to eat that wouldnt break my pockets but still trastes good thank God we stumbled on nikos pizzeria The best pizza in town! The pizza came out hot and fresh The classic pepporoni was my favorite and the chicken wings were so yummy! Definetly recomend you trying it out you want be dissapointed!”
“I have to write a super positive review about a waitress here. This is my favorite place to have a wholesome, down to earth, old-fashioned breakfast or lunch. The food is so tasty and done well but the main reason I comeback is because of the waitress Suzanne! She is so personable and attentive. She lives in the area so you can converse with her about local issues and know she is feeling the pain about things going on in our town right now. She's gentle and funny and really knows her stuff. I depend on her recommendations often. She is a hidden treasure in Joliet and should be recognized for the exceptional job she brings to her job.”
“WE GET FOOD FROM BABES SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK AND IT ALWAYS OUTSTANDING..NEVER DISSASPOINTED,, GREAT BURGERS,,WRAPS,CORNED BEEF, POT ROAST SANDWICH,, EVERYTHING EXCELLENT. WERE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT,LOCAL LUNCH SELECTION.. FORGET THE KING AND THE CLOWN, MORE CHOICES , FRIENDLY STAFF,FRESH MADE TO YOU,, FAST SERVICE. THANK YOU BABES”
“Four of us from Dwight ate there Thursday night. Everything was outstanding. The pork chops were well seasoned and moist. My veal and smashed sweet potato was to die for. And the bread pudding was delicious. Missed several items on the menu, I will be back. Kudos to you and your staff for a fantastic evening!”
“Our dinner at Sorellina was very enjoyable. Kelly, the manager, stopped by and introduced herself. Jay was our server and James was the assistant server. I was hoping to see my fave, Chicken Picatta, but was very happy to enjoy the Lemon Spaghetti Chitarra. I ate every bite! My husband had the NY Strip Steak and said it was the best steak he has ever eaten. From the delicious warm herb bread and butter, to the cookies for dessert and the exceptional service, this was a meal we thoroughly enjoyed. We will be back.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“On Feb 17 my granddaughter got married so we decided to go to Cracker Barrel previously I had spoke to the manager Angel to warn her 25-30 people were coming by the way she's awesome! The food was great the waitresses were so nice we had a wonderful experience. I go there to shop lol my daughter eats there every weekend so I would recommend this place hands down!!!!”
“I picked this for my husband’s celebration of life and it was amazing. The food and service were wonderful the waitress was on top of all drinks and food! I dealt with Crystal beforehand and she was wonderful helping me pick packages. I highly recommend the one on Essington.”
“I am CONSISTENTLY IMPRESSED TREMENDOUSLY with the INCREDIBLY CREATIVE, HEALTHY and EXTREMELY TATSY ENTREES THAT THIS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFFUL LOCALLY OWNED DINING ESTABLISHMENT OFFERS ON A DAILY BASIS!!!!!!!!!!! PHE SERVER WAS TRULY AND SNCERELY A JOY IN ALL ASPECTS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AMAZING DINING PROFESSIONALISM!!!! GOD BLESS EVERYONE AT ONE OF THE BRIGHTLY GLOWING STARS OF THE GREATER JOLIET AREA DINING COMMUNITY,THE METRO!!!!!!!!!!”
“Recently went to a popular chain Mediterranean place.. I won’t name it. But AMBA is SOOOOOA MUCH BETTER! Instantly regretting my choice to go to this popular chain place and I can’t wait to eat at Amba again! So much flavor and care that goes into my meal at Amba! Love them”
“We were there for breakfast and greeted warmly and seated promptly by the hostess. Our servers were Consuela and Marianna. They were so courteous and professional. I haven’t been there in years and found the food delicious. The restaurant was very clean. We will be back.”
“This place has been around forever. We quit going years ago because it was consistently poor quality, food, less than friendly customer service, and generally kind of dirty. My youngest loves to go with his grandpa and has been begging us to take him to our local establishment on route 30. gave it a chance a few weeks ago, and we have been back twice since then. The employees are friendly and seem to care about the quality of the food They serve to the customers. I know a lot of people are frustrated by the kiosks, but they’re pretty easy to use. They seem to free up the employees Time to focus on the quality of the food and maintaining the dining area. They have a good crew in there. Keep up the good work!”
“I rarely write reviews, but I had to share my experience at the Culver’s on Larkin.
From the moment my sister and I walked in, Julius at the counter treated us with exceptional kindness and respect. He deserves a raise! He asked for my name when I ordered and continued to address me by name throughout my entire visit, which made the experience feel so personal and welcoming.
I usually visit the Shorewood location, but I’ll definitely be coming back to the Joliet Culver’s just to see Julius again. Outstanding customer service like his is hard to find!
The food was amazing, as always, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish.”
“I placed an order for a jumbo cheese dog and fries and had to wait in the drive thru line over 30 minutes. They said they had a system issue but after reading the reviews I doubt that's the case. I got in line at 6:59 and placed my order it's now 7:33 and I just got the bag. I can't move anywhere because nobody else has their food so I have to sit here and wait. This is absolutely ridiculous. I ordered a jumbo cheese dog with tomato and pickle only and a large fry. I open the bag there's a cup in there with a tomato and pickle in it and a cup of cheese missing my hot dog and my fries. It's now 7:37 and I'm still waiting and my order is incorrect. Who just orders a cup of cheese and a pickle and a tomato. I left there at 8:03 finally with my hot dog and fries”
New Restaurants
“I've only been there twice since the new location opened, but it's a killer vibe inside. The games are fun, the tables seem to be doing great and the drinks are solid. I'm a sucker for a great old fashioned, and they make a solid one at &vine. Overall it's a great time and a solid modernization over the old one, although the sports bar in the old one always did good by me. Go give it a shot.”
“VERY good food was my first time going in and was quite very hesitant on what to eat but luckily the waitress that was serving me recommended a machete de chorizo con una agua de horchata amazing food, the waitress who was attending me was very attentive and the atmosphere was very nice too bathroom was one of the cleanest bathrooms i’ve ever been in, very much recommend this place and so worth it.”
“If I could give this location more stars I would! Isabella at this location is amazing super friendly, talkative & the wait time isn’t nothing compared to the Jefferson location! She definitely made my 7 brew experience go from so upsetting to ok I’ll be back girl! Big ups to her honesty! Will be going back to this location from now on!”
“I recently moved from India to the USA and visited Chick-fil-A in Joliet for the first time last month. Zoe helped me with my order, and her customer service was excellent. She was kind, patient, and made my first experience here very smooth. Thank you, Zoe — you are doing a great job! God bless you.❤️”
“Absolutely outstanding experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff Alena and Pam made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in, and service was quick without feeling rushed. Highly recommend the Chicken and Bacon quesadilla with black beans — easily one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time.”
“We arrived around midnight on a Saturday. There was no line. We were greeted immediately with a smile. The food was ready in less than 15 min. The tacos and quesadillas were LOADED and delicious! There salsa verde is flavorful and fresh. The rice and beans were cooked to perfection. We will definitely be returning! This is my new favorite late night bite. WAY better than Taco Bell!!”
“This is truly a hidden gem in downtown Joliet. Food was absolutely delicious. We tried the pollo anticuchero, the lomo saltado and the papa a la huancaina and it was all very tasty. I had the parchita for a drink and it was also very good. We will definitely be back.”