New American Restaurants near Lincolnwood, IL

“Solid drinks and food. Lots of parking and very close to the expressway. This maybe the best place to met if your on the North shore and want to meet up with friends and family on their way downtown or way up north. Nice staff who keep it lively without being overbearing.“

“my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3“

“My favorite restaurant in the world. Seriously. Hands down. When I go to Chicago, I am making reservations at the Purple Pig for at least two of the nights. Bone marrow and pig ears are a must. But you can’t go wrong. Did I mention it’s my favorite?“

“Beautiful food and wine. Great atmosphere. Staff that were attentive without being overbearing. Michelin stars. And a 5m walk from the apartment. This could become an expensive habit!“

“Fantastic from start to finish.“

“This place is impeccable. The food is amazing and the service is wonderful. Dessert blew my mind. So inventive and fun! Highly recommend.“

“I'm from Iowa, took a little weekend trip to Chicago. A friend told us we HAD to try Lula's. SO thankful we did. I will be traveling back to Chicago just to take my mom here. Outstanding service from every single employee, incredible food, and just overall 10/10. Absolutely recommend.“

“soy de puerto rico es la primera vez que los visito y fue la mejor experiencia gastronómica de todo mi viaje en este espectacular restaurante, El gerente MIGUEL excelenteeeee el mejorrrrrr gerente, servicio de excelencia 100%, el trato fue increible ademas de Luis que fue sin duda alguna mas que excelente tambien. En fin todos muy amables y la comida omg ! divina !!!!!!!“

“We’re huge fans of The Bear, which steered us here on our Chicago trip - so glad we found this place! We loved the mushroom adobo and longnanisa breakfast sandwich! The mango tarts were amazing, as were our lattes. We left with an apple hand pie to eat the following morning, which was still had perfectly crispy pastry. Definitely worth the hour wait to get in.“

“Gilt Bar "gets it". A foodies playground. Top notch flavor and beautiful decor throughout. The Ron Zacapa 23 Rum is 🤌🏾 Oh, and don't forget to take a few pics in the photo booth downstairs 📸“

“Amazing, a perfect evening.“

“This place has a cool, hip vibe and it’s fun to eat at the communal tables. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great variety of beer and creative craft cocktails. Food is beautifully plated and delicious - make sure to try the potatoes, baby gem salad and hanger steak.“

“Had dinner here. Amazing food, highly recommend the speghetti lemone and the artichoke appetizer. Highlight of the dinner was our server, Ozzy. We are at the bar and he was friendly, knowledgeable, and overall just fantastic. Will definitely come again, next time in Chicago.“

“Everything was great. They served a lot of foods that I normally dont like, but the way they presented it was so delicious. For example I absolutely hate bananas but they served a banana desert that was delicious, I ate every bite. I would def recommend this place for anyone looking for a delicious tasting menu. And the service was superb.“

“What a fantastic experience. Maxwell's Trading may have just become our new favorite date night spot in Chicago.

From the moment we walked in, the room had an effortlessly cool vibe—warm, energetic, and stylish without ever feeling loud or pretentious. The tables are thoughtfully spaced, so you can actually enjoy a conversation, which made for a perfect date night.

The staff was exceptional. Everyone we interacted with was genuinely warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and eager to make the evening special. Their enthusiasm for the food and hospitality really shines through.

The food? Outstanding. Every dish was incredibly flavorful, creative, comforting, and beautifully executed. You can tell there's a lot of thought behind each plate, but nothing feels overdone—it simply tastes amazing.

And then there's the soundtrack. The chill music spinning on a turntable brought back that effortlessly cool '80s vibe and tied the whole experience together.

If you're looking for innovative food, outstanding hospitality, and an atmosphere where you can relax and actually connect with the people you're with, Maxwell's Trading is a home run. We can't wait to come back. Highly recommended.“

“Great place! The farmers market was a bonus! Enjoyed the exhibits , Calder was an inspiration in my youth! Lunch was superb! To bad we live in Virginia Beach or I would be a regular!“

“Have never had a bad meal here. Service is top notch for such a busy spot.“

“Great for private events! Very accommodating, kind and attentive staff, delicious brunch buffet option! Recommend strongly. We hosted my sister’s bridal shower here, and it was perfect!“

“Flavor galore! Everything was delicious! Our server was great - explained the menu & helped us decide which dishes would please our palate. Fried items were light & crispy and saucy dishes weren't heavy. Our date night resulted in 4 thumbs up. 😋“

“10/10 experience with Eddie! Had a birthday event for some friends and he was super helpful and accommodating! Definitely would recommend this place! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Wonderful evening! We had an amazing dinner & dessert with attentive service with care.“

“So awesome! Great burgers great service“

“I love this American restaurant, the food is delicious, satisfying and enjoyable. I especially love the burgers and fries, they are freshly made and very authentic. In addition, the environment here is also very comfortable and spacious, which makes people feel very relaxed and happy. The waiters are also very friendly and welcoming, they always greet guests with a smile and provide many useful tips and recommendations. All in all, this is a very good American restaurant and I will come here often to enjoy the food and time.“

“Had a great meal here last night. Chef was very friendly and the food was good and creative. It is LOUD in there and some of the servers were quiet, so it was very difficult to hear the description of some of the courses and how we were supposed to eat them. Super casual dress code, which I appreciated (e.g., I wore jeans and a t-shirt).“

“Great variety and unique flavors. Great vibe.“

“Beautiful beautiful spot. We enjoyed every minute of our dinner here.. went as a family of 5, they don’t have a kids menu but some times like the burger works for kids… everything was delicious from the truffle fries to the burger and the lobster sub…“

“LOVE Gemini. Their bottomless has a great variety, and my food has been amazing every time!“

“This might be one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Not only because the food is delicious but the staff are the sweetest people in the world.

A special shoutout to Issac and the GM (I forget her name) for not only providing good service but providing it with a real heart and soul.“

“Everything is delicious.“

“What an amazing experience, will be back.“

“Bistronomic is easy to overlook, being a few blocks from the main Rush/State triangle. But it's a true mistake to miss it. Exceptional service, menu, and food/drink quality. I take friends and family here all the time from out of town, and it never disappoints.“

“A very creative kitchen serves up surprising dishes in every course, even dessert, where many restaurants just go through the motions. They also serve up cocktails that you are not likely to see anywhere else. What comes as no surprise, is that they are a Michelin starred restaurant.“

“Great happy hour daily 5-6pm The burgers are so good !! Always fun“

“Great food, family friendly!“

“We had a wonderful dinner at Prairie Grass Cafe. The spring rolls were loaded with delicious perfectly cooked shrimp and the accompanying sauce (sweet chili with garlic and cilantro) plays nicely with them. The flounder with roasted carrots and parsnip-potato purée was as delicious as it looks. It was generously portioned and beautifully plated. We also enjoyed the mussels with parsley, shallots, and breadcrumbs pasta. My husband is Sicilian and it reminded us of the pasta con le sarde that we love to have in Sicily. The mussels were plump and delicious. The wine list is very nice. We found wines we really enjoyed and they were reasonably priced. We enjoyed the Attems, Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy ‘22 with our mussels and flounder, and the Fritz Haag, Riesling, Germany ‘21 with our pumpkin pie for dessert. Service was perfect.“

“Esme is truly an experience to have. We did the menu and the wine pairing and it was amazing. From the presentation to the food was unbelievable and will definitely do it again as it changes quarterly“

“Astonishing as always. Thanks Billy Lawless for making my proposal to my wife celebrated at your restaurant 10 years ago, very special.“

“Went with my daughter and her bestie for brunch.. cute place, my food was really good(avocado toast) and they enjoyed their food and the endless mimosas.. friendly staff,relaxed atmosphere , overall pleasant experience for us😊“

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

“The food is excellent. Drinks awesome.“

“I had one of the best dinner experiences ever, the food was outstanding but the service was extra special. We will be back! Congratulations“

“I went for a friends graduation brunch, and it was definitely a hopping spot in the city, and I can see the appeal for the rooftop views alone, but I think it’s a bit overpriced for what you’re getting in my opinion. I had the biscuits and gravy ($25) which was fine but also strange in that it tasted more like a chowder than gravy. I also got the chocolate chip cookies which were and came in an order of 3 for $12. As I said, a bit overpriced for cookies, but actually felt worth it for their size and deliciousness. Of course, part of why you’re coming here is for the views and this place did not disappoint! Despite it being a very hot day outside, there was a good crowd out there especially because there’s a bar on the patio as well. And even though it was very busy throughout the entire time there, my party and I had fairly consistent service, although I did have my drink order forgotten, but the server ended up comping me for it, which made up for it.“

“Nice place, wonderful burger and good bar selection. Totally disagree with the credit card surcharge, though - no restaurant with $20 burgers should charge guests the comission!“

“Great food, ambiance and service. 👍“

“The dinner was fabulous. Our server was wonderful! The desserts are amazing! The decor is beautiful!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We rolled in as some sleeveless thirsty travelers late night on a Thursday. We were bathed in nonchalant hospitality. The quality of a bar can stand on the legs of a Strong menu but it’s only excellent when you have exceptional staff. The Scofflaw has the sauce“

“We had a delicious breakfast and the service was Excellent. Looking forward to coming back for lunch and mock tails.“

“Good ambient service not so good“

“Cosmic and Carnal Cocktails, Phenomenal Food and Stupendous Staff Members! 10’s Across The Board! Oh, the sound system and curated DJ Sets will have even the deceased DANCING 🕺“

“Great spot for a quick bite and a few cocktails.“