Restaurants in Oak Lawn

“OMG! We found this place on a whim, looking for GF in Oak Lawn for last minute lunch options. Stumbled upon this GEM! I am no vegan, but the flavor profile is so spot on. Casandra was so amazing, putting together a random taco tray that was so delicious! And A+++ for presentation! Thank you Abuelita Coco, we will be back :)”

“Was perfect. Great wine great food. Great service. Will be back. Thank u.”

“Crowded bar but loved the atmosphere, wine samples and dinner. Great birthday.”

“Really good BBQ and the food was great, but honestly the woman at the register made the experience even better. She was super nice and took the time to walk us through the menu and explain everything. She mentioned how everything is made from scratch, which I really liked. You can tell they take pride in their food. Definitely a place I’d come back to!”

“The atmosphere is nice. The food and drinks are delicious and the service was on point.”

“Fantastic authentic Mexican food. Highly recommended.”

“Amazing service and taste! (Westlawn location)”

“I was there recently and Hailey provided attentive service to our group. I loved their forbidden drink; which she recommended. Their food was tasty too!”

“One of the best Italian restaurants in the Midwest. If not the country. Service is always top notch. The food is delectably delicious and the prices are reasonable.”

“Tiffany was amazing. She was polite and answered all my questions. Endless shrimp was consistent I never had to do for a refill as she was very intentional with making sure we never had empty plates. Truly enjoyed her service.”

“The food was amazing. I got the vege bowl.”

“The food was great. Love the onion rings. The host on the other hand, told my sister that we had to move to a different seating because the seat we was sitting at originally is for more than two people. So we moved to a different seat. Two caucasian lady come in and sit at the same table we moved from and nothing at all was said to them. We later was told that we can seat ourselves, which makes this situation even more confusing. Why did the male host ask us to switch our seat???? Food: 5/5 | Service: 2/5 | Atmosphere: 4/5”

“friendly staff friendly people great drinks Bloody Mary Sundays and Vegas bombers five bucks Pizza is great too”

“Always nice stop for lunch beers and 🍷 Great service from Sue… looking forward for next visit”

“Great place. Good people.”

“Nice local bar with great drinks and wide selection! Love the atmosphere and local to my neighborhood. People that stop by are super friendly! Would definitely recommend.”

“The hot bartender Alexis is amazing 🤩”

“Amazing food their loaded fries and burritos are amazing! Love this place!”

“Good people and great service!!!”

“This place is def a hidden gem. The food was amazing and the portions were huge! The service was impeccable. I’m big on service and I couldn’t be more pleased with their service. So warm and friendly. The kitchen accidentally made a mistake on my sandwich but was so quick to fix it and gave me a whole new one and the other to take home. I had so much left overs already with the portion sizing. It’s so delicious and priced moderately. I will def be back and let me friends and family know to come out. Btw ask for Cynthia!! The best server! Oh and puppy friendly ❤”

“best place to eat if u in the mood for food. the scenery was perfect the waiter was unbelievable nice and the hostess was very friendly... five stars in my book.”

“My overall experience was fantastic. The music was great, the appetizers were appetizing, and the food was delicious, with generous portion sizes for the price. I will definitely be back.”

“The employees here do such an amazing job at making sure their guests are satisfied. Shout out to Rochelle!! Rochelle cleans the heck outta this place and makes sure everything is sanitized after every person. She's awesome!! She's a great person to talk to and give the atmosphere of a cafe a whole new meaning. She makes it personal and cozy!!! Give her a raise!!”

“This cafeteria has something for everyone. Want coffee? Check. Tea? Check again, both from their Starbucks. There's a salad bar, a grill, a deli, a pizza station, and more! They even have a Grab & Go if you're in a hurry and you don't mind pre-made food. Café 95 is located in the East Tower.”

“Great experience. Came downstairs to the bar for food and a drink on a Thursday night and despite how busy the place was, the bartender was extremely pleasant and thorough.”

“The small plates here are the stuff that foodie dreams are made of. The kitchen is capable of transforming even carrots into a divine delicacy with a little goat cheese.”

“We had a party of 13. Not great for large party's of 6 or more. They will not put tables together. They sat us a 3 tables near each other. But the Outlaw Ribeye steak is one of the best cooked medium rare. The Wild West shrimp were a great way to start our meal. My only change for the food would be to season the salmon with a garlic aioli or cajun seasoning.

Enjoyed our time with them!”

“This was my second visit, and once again, the food did not disappoint! The sandwich was absolutely delicious, with great flavor and a satisfying portion. I was tempted to try something different this time, but the sandwich was too good to pass up. There are still plenty of things on the menu I want to explore, especially the wings. I will definitely be back soon to give those a try. Definitely a spot worth returning to!”

“My husband and I went for dinner in restaurant and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was fresh and delicious, and the best part was that the chef Sergio sent us a dessert he had created that day. La comida está deliciosa,fresca los tacos al pastor muy deliciosos el chef Sergio en el menú tiene tacos al la portabella deli deli 10 d 10 , el postre de pistacho 10 el servicio excelente muy a tencion d 10 . Una joya en Oaklawn Gracias Chef Sergio 👨‍🍳”

“Omg!!! This place is too amazing to not try. The food is so fresh and super tasty. This location is my favorite one!! The way Amina and the rest of the staff recognize us it’s just so heartwarming, they make us feel like family. We are so happy when we’re here and leave even happier with a full belly. Thank you Amina and staff for an amazing experience as always! You guys are amazing! We travel an hour to eat here so that tells you how delicious the food is but the service makes it even better. We love you Baba Saj Oak Lawn”

“My husband and I were very impressed with the food. It's made fresh and is delicious. The fries tasted great and were not greasy. My husband had a huge delicious hamburger that he couldn't finish in one sitting. I had the steak shawarma which I enjoyed very much. We sat outside because the weather was perfect for it. The people working there were friendly and polite. We were definitely impressed.”

“Hamdullah One of my favorite places to eat! The hummus!!!! The best … So tasty. The service… so genuine and loving. The food …soooo yummy and nutritious. Peace be upon the cooks and the preparers. Highly recommended.”

“Bestbest the best!”

“The strawberry cheesecake cookie was delicious and I'm not even a big dessert person. Also, the customer service was great and they made it known that the only thing that gets shipped in is the ingredients and they make the cookies themselves”

“Yesterday I took the Sourdough Breadmaking Class with Chef George at The Ancestral Oven and I just pulled an amazing loaf of bread out of my home oven 24 hours later! Chef George provided all the necessary instruction and supplies - including a lively starter - for students to start their own sourdough journey at home. The class included hands-on experience feeding the starter, as well as folding and shaping the dough. I had a great time at the class and can't wait to return to try out the breakfast and lunch menu at The Ancestral Oven Bakery and Cafe.”

“If you haven’t been here go! The Italian ice is delicious. Micro lemon peel in the Italian ice is definitely an authentic taste. The custard is delicious too! The staff is welcoming and so nice. My go to place for a cool treat’”

“good food. good atmosphere. friendly vibes! thanks for coming to oak lawn!”

“Teresa was outstanding great atmosphere”

“Love their food and service”

“Amazing food, at a good price. For sure reccomend it to anyone out there.”

“I was way too excited about my food that I didn’t even realize I didn’t get the extra pickles on my order. 🥲😩 I was half way through before I gave it a thought. I guess you can say it is THAT good 🤣”

“My daughter ordered a nut free wedding cake for herself, nut free and gluten free cookies and cupcakes for special guests! Everything was delicious and much appreciated from the gf and nut free guests.”

“Excellent coffee and excellent service! Good variety of choices and some treats from the bakery too.”

“Great soft serve sundaes. Good prices.”

“Great music and awesome pint of Guinness”

“Los Friends is wonderful. The food is EXCELLENT and the staff is so friendly and accommodating. They catered our graduation party and several other events for us and every guest raved about how great the food was and how nice the presentation is. Thank you Los Friends!”

“pricing has gone through the roof. $8 for half order of plain pancakes (3), while a whole order of 6 is $9?”

“Came in for the first time today. Customer service top notch. Drinks were delicious! Also had the Oreo Nutella pancakes. So good!”

“We really enjoy the food plus the prices are very reasniable . We have tried almost everything on the menu and have enjoyed it all. Blake is an excellent bartender and host who makes you feel at home. He has a friendly personality and always has a smile on his face. Megan is a wonderful waitress who is friendly and outgoing. Best of all she makes us feel special because she always remembers what we like best. The owner (Roger) is a great person and always greets us with a big smile. He makes us feel like we are always welcome. We highly recommend BJ's for a nice evening out I'd you are in the Oak Lawn area. joel/Roy”

“I was very excited to see thai food for a change! my food was cooked to order. very fresh and flavorful. I had tofu veggie with noodle. what's really cute if you listen to the music playing, they are playing cute songs about the restaurant! The space is spotless which I really liked too love this place!”

“Everything there runs better when MARY is working. She is friendly, efficient and seems to be able to multitask better than most employees at the Oak Lawn location. She’s the best !”

“Very clean and welcoming atmosphere! There is something for everyone on their menu - ice cream, various boba and milk selection, flavored pancakes/waffles. Perfect place for anyone with a sweet tooth ✨”

“Best espresso martinis in Oak Lawn. Excellent service, adorable decor, perfect spot to sip on a delicious drink, eat a wonderful appetizer, and catch up with friends.”

“banana split is phenomenal 😋”

“Definitely a favorite for tacos at any time. The food is great and the staff is always pleasant. We’ve been coming here for years and it doesn’t disappoint!”

“A great addition to Oak Lawn. Chill weekend spot with live music and great tasting mixed drinks. Vibe is good for middle age people like me and hubby. But I have yet to try their food”

“Great Food, Friendly Atmosphere,Fresh Fries and Fantastic Cream of chicken and Rice Soup!!”

“Got off work knowing I’d need something fast. So I did curd side pick up. I was 10 minutes early but they got it out lickity spilt!!”

“Attended their birthday celebration this morning and along with 49 others, won a free buntlet each month for a year! Great owners, made the event so fun! Have always loved their cakes, so decadent and the buntlets are perfect to give as gifts. 🎂 A Southside gem. 💎”

“The best bread and pies in Chicago.
The Taboun bread is very healthy and tasty.
This bakery is a small family business. They bake with love.
The owner is very helpful and friendly. Great reasonable prices for high quality bread.
Great job.
Thank you 😊”

“1st time drove 45mn. I have try several different restaurants from Naperville to China-town and this is one of the best when it comes to pho!!! The prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend.”

“Great family business and we support quality local businesses. Quality Za at a great price. Top notch recommendation!”

“This place has some seriously delicious pizza! 🍕🔥 We love loading ours up with plenty of toppings, and they always make it so tasty and satisfying. 😍 If you’re ordering, I definitely recommend asking for it well done it gives the toppings extra time to cook and adds that perfect crispy finish to the crust. 👌🤤 Everything comes together so well, and the pizza is absolutely worth trying! Highly recommend giving this spot a visit if you’re craving a loaded, flavorful pizza. ⭐🍕”

“very nice atmosphere. friendly staff but the food meh deuces sports bar is way better food”

“This is the second year in a row that my partner gets me a birthday cake from this bakery. The design is always so well done. And the cakes taste amazing. Definitely worth the price. Im a bit into darker, romantic, and Gothic vibes and they have met my aesthetic each time, all while giving us a beautiful fluffy, moist, and perfectly flavored cake. Definitely recommend ✨”

“Great lunch with my 24 yr old grandson who fully recommends the burgers at this establishment. BLT was amazing also. More importantly our server, Rachel, was very pleasant, attentive and her service was excellent! Would totally recommend dining there.”

“Some of the most incredible food you will ever have. Everything on the menu is incredible!!!. The staff the owner are equally incredible... Get there and enjoy life.”

“Always have a great time!!”

“The manager Jessica was very nice and had great customer service. My food was ready fast”

“I love your breakfast the best delicious and courteous waitress.”

“I was here August 11, 2026 after work can I say first of all the customer service is amazing and the food is delicious. I usually get delivery but since I was in the neighborhood I decided to get dinner before going home.”

“absolutely love when I'm in town and get to stop with family to have brunch or lunch here. everybody goes above and beyond to make it a great experience!”

“Food here is amazing. Service is great. Meal always fresh and hot. I've been here 7 times and it's always a great experience overall.
This is the place for chicken.
Silvia is fantastic on the front end.”

“This is my favorite place to eat , great prices , they have items on the menu that u can’t get anywhere else like the pork tenderloin dinner , it’s huge, double pork chop dinner around 20 bucks take you all day to eat it . Cowboy ribeye on the weekends is great ! I think I’ve been there like 25 times , staff is nice , owners are good people , they treat me like a regular”

“Best carryout pizza in town. Hot, delicious and very reasonable price for quality and size. Also excellent staff.”

“Absolutely the Best Breakfast. Don't be fooled by copycat name from another place. the one and only STACKED has only two locations. OakLawn & Crestwood.”

“Fresh coffee!! None of that nasty burnt rubber tasting stuff you get from other places.

Service was exceptional, the waitresses were prompt and I was seated with no wait time.

Pricing was fair, especially for the portion sizes. The Irish plate will have you eating like royalty and is reasonably priced.

The pancakes were fluffy and perfectly done.

Definitely an Oak Lawn hidden gem.”

“ALWAYS GREAT SERVICE AND FOOD”

“love the place lovely atmosphere”

“Amazing place to hangout with friends family”

“Hoy por la mañana iba manejando mi camión como de costumbre escuchaba la radio sonaba una canción sin mal no recuerdo de los tigres del norte,fuen entonces cuando un ruido estremecedor se escuchó en la cabina del camión ese ruido era mi estómago que me pedía de comer fue entonces cuando a lo lejos mire un letrero que decía taqueria el potrero fue entonces que decidí estacionarme y adentrarme a este restaurante donde descubrí estos riquísimos chilaquiles!! Después de disfrutar mi delicioso desayuno prosegi mi camino.pero no sin antes amenazar con volver con toda mi familia.”

“First time and service was great will return soon”

“Estan muy buena la comida se las recomiendo”

“I love this location! I often frequent whilst waiting for my kiddo to get out of camp. I’m able to take virtual work meetings with no issue. The staff is very friendly and warm and the service is excellent! Best of both worlds, Target and Starbees!!”

“I have gone here for decades. I was a little for when I first came here, and now I am middle aged. The owner ran outside to my van to see my kids and my husband because she remembers us as 19/20 year olds dating. She serves the best crab Rangoon and told us told us to order from the party trays to make sure our kids are fed. Very lovely lady and great food.”

“Worst customer service ever. A language barrier made them get my phone order wrong and they refused to fix it. I have had more than one issue on there part wrong and they never correct it. Never going back.”

“I come to the oak Lawn establishment quite often, but haven't been there in a while due to work commitments . I was in last week and as usual, I ordered with Bill at the cash register. He jokes with me as he knows what I like, but more importantly, he was genuinely concerned that I was ok because he hadn't seen me in some time. I always get 2 shack burgers, and a drink. He calls me tht best dressed man in the place as I still get dressed in a suit everyday to go into the office. Great sense of humor.”

“Nice relaxing atmosphere. The bartender Cassie was awesome! So attentive and friendly! Ihave been here off and on, but if the bartenders are like Cassie I will for sure come more often.”

“Philly's Cheese Steak is Fye”

“A great atmosphere and a very laid back that I believe is a hidden gem in the oak lawn town with very very fair beer and liquor prices and is great to watch NFL Chicago Bears and many other sports game and the owners often do lots of good things for the community and its customers espeically on the holidays like BBQ And other holiday dinners.....”

“I love this location. Friendly, fast, and they always make a great sandwich.”

“The pizza was pretty good. The guy in there was super nice. Unfortunately both of the bathrooms were pretty gross. Its a small little place. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The inside seemed like it had no air conditioning though because it was just as hot inside as it was outside.”

“Nothing better than going in the men's room to wash your hands, wax your mustache and exit to the counter with your Caniac Meal waiting for you. Look out!”

“Great meal! My grandson had the the Sushi Boat for one and ate it all!”