Restaurants in Oak Park
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Best Restaurants
“Excellent food for dine in and creative, well presented catering service options. Karim worked with me to create a menu that our guests loved.”
“The best octopus we’ve had in a long time. You can definitely tell the chef takes pride in everything he puts out. We were in a rush and they quickly got us in and out and onto our next party with tequila shots. Thank you again for a lovely evening we will definitely be back!”
“A really great lunch spot to dine and chat with friends!! I came during the “lunch special” hours of 11-3. Service was immediate and very friendly. Both specials we chose also included a rich miso soup. The tempura batter was perfection, crispy and light but not greasy. Everything was presented in a way that was pleasing to the eye. I will definitely return!!”
“We did gonat 8:00pm on Sunday night, so restaurant was empty. Food was excellent, service great. Only thing I would complain about was that towards the end of our meal, we felt as if we were being rushed. They literally were coming by and taking plates and silverware when we weren't completely done, otherwise all was goid”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Some of the best German beer Chicago produces. Every beer was on point and very approachable. The tap room is a great spot to have a drink at, and Keith (the owner) runs a tight ship. You can tell he loves this place and what he does.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“We were indifferent to Mora when it first opened several years ago. The food was ok but not great. We went back for the first time in years a few weeks ago and were absolutely delighted by everything. We returned on Sunday afternoon and continue to be bowled over inspite of the noisy laughter coming from a couple of women in a corner booth.”
“Broken Tart is honestly one of our favorite coffee spots around Oak Park. The staff is always professional and welcoming, and the whole place just has a great vibe. Their coffee is so delicious,smooth, flavorful, and always consistent. And their pastries are next level. Everything tastes as good as it looks. The inside is cozy and clean, and the outdoor seating is perfect when you want to relax for a bit. Just a great place all around.”
“The best octopus we’ve had in a long time. You can definitely tell the chef takes pride in everything he puts out. We were in a rush and they quickly got us in and out and onto our next party with tequila shots. Thank you again for a lovely evening we will definitely be back!”
“A really great lunch spot to dine and chat with friends!! I came during the “lunch special” hours of 11-3. Service was immediate and very friendly. Both specials we chose also included a rich miso soup. The tempura batter was perfection, crispy and light but not greasy. Everything was presented in a way that was pleasing to the eye. I will definitely return!!”
“We did gonat 8:00pm on Sunday night, so restaurant was empty. Food was excellent, service great. Only thing I would complain about was that towards the end of our meal, we felt as if we were being rushed. They literally were coming by and taking plates and silverware when we weren't completely done, otherwise all was goid”
“Solid food every time! Had great risotto last night, their pastas are always good & great cocktails. Take home family meals are delicious and a lot of food for the money. Recommend!”
“Customer service is great. I had the roasted chicken and tamales. There were pieces of corn in every bite of the tamale, and the chicken was moist. Do not forget to try a margarita.”
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“Very high quality. Only downfall is if you’re in a big group they only allow you to order 10 items per 5 mins. That could include rice/drinks so for the 5 of us, we had to use the first half of our order on rice/drinks. Kind of sucks for that. Other than that it’s good.”
“Pablo, our waiter, was exceptional. During our first visit here, he warmly welcomed us and showcased impressive knowledge of the menu, even extending to items not listed. He encouraged us to customize our meal to our liking, and he certainly delivered! For starters, we chose the grilled calamari and Rockefeller oysters. The calamari was tender and impeccably cooked, steering clear of the typical rubbery texture. Opting for balsamic instead of oil was a perfect choice. The oysters were superb, not overwhelmed with cheese. I ordered the veal picatta from the menu, expecting a thin slab, but was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion size. The angel hair pasta complemented the dish well, although I could have done without the mushrooms – a personal preference, which I should've mentioned. Nonetheless, if you're a mushroom enthusiast, they give you plenty. My boyfriend ordered off-menu, enjoying the Zuppe di Pesce with shrimp, clams, extra calamari, and rigatoni Diablo style in red sauce. It was absolutely amazing and satisfied his taste without being overly spicy. To accompany the meal, I had a glass of the house Chardonnay, which was light and buttery. Even my boyfriend, who doesn't typically drink wine, enjoyed it. Our heartfelt thanks to Pablo and the owner/chef Giovanni for an outstanding dining experience, both in terms of the meal and the service.”
“What a wonderful experience! We heard about this place by a word of mouth reference and it held up to their review of it and then some. We started with the special tuna tostadas (I am glad we got 2!) then we had the cauliflower mole followed by the skirt steak with bone marrow and finished with the tres leches. Drinks we had the 8M and mole old fashion(x2). Everything we had made us so happy, our palate doing a dance. It was truly wonderful. Highly recommend and look forward to going back!!!
Forgot to take pictures of some and dived into the mole app before a photo, just that good. 😋
First service the hostess was very nice, the food runners were ontop of it. And David our server was beyond exceptional. Food, service, and atmosphere get 5 stars without question.”
“Jo Jo and the staff are what keeps us coming back a not to mention all the vegan goodies on the menu. The corn chowder is phenomenal and we love the ube buns!!!”
“Great people. Food is so much better with the new chef. Only thing missing, nachos.”
“Pablo, our waiter, was exceptional. During our first visit here, he warmly welcomed us and showcased impressive knowledge of the menu, even extending to items not listed. He encouraged us to customize our meal to our liking, and he certainly delivered! For starters, we chose the grilled calamari and Rockefeller oysters. The calamari was tender and impeccably cooked, steering clear of the typical rubbery texture. Opting for balsamic instead of oil was a perfect choice. The oysters were superb, not overwhelmed with cheese. I ordered the veal picatta from the menu, expecting a thin slab, but was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion size. The angel hair pasta complemented the dish well, although I could have done without the mushrooms – a personal preference, which I should've mentioned. Nonetheless, if you're a mushroom enthusiast, they give you plenty. My boyfriend ordered off-menu, enjoying the Zuppe di Pesce with shrimp, clams, extra calamari, and rigatoni Diablo style in red sauce. It was absolutely amazing and satisfied his taste without being overly spicy. To accompany the meal, I had a glass of the house Chardonnay, which was light and buttery. Even my boyfriend, who doesn't typically drink wine, enjoyed it. Our heartfelt thanks to Pablo and the owner/chef Giovanni for an outstanding dining experience, both in terms of the meal and the service.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Veronica provided impeccable service from start to finish! She carefully repeated our orders to ensure everything was correct, checked on us at just the right times, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. Her positive attitude, cheerful spirit, and confidence created a wonderful dining experience. It’s clear that she takes pride in her work and truly cares about her guests. Thank you, Veronica, for your outstanding service we will definitely be back! Good was absolutely fantastic!👌🏽”
“I’ve been going to Addis for the past 7 years and rarely skip a day… What drew me in was the very best tasting pour over that I’ve ever had and what keeps me coming back is the family feeling: from the friendly crew behind the counter to the local residents who make Addis a must have part of their daily routine, this place is well worth a try. I guarantee that once you try Addis coffee, their amazing waffles, avocado toast, Ethiopian chechebsa, turmeric lattes etc… you will be hooked!”
“Veronica provided impeccable service from start to finish! She carefully repeated our orders to ensure everything was correct, checked on us at just the right times, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. Her positive attitude, cheerful spirit, and confidence created a wonderful dining experience. It’s clear that she takes pride in her work and truly cares about her guests. Thank you, Veronica, for your outstanding service we will definitely be back! Good was absolutely fantastic!👌🏽”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“On Sundays, I love eating there after the church service when enjoyed eating different salads, pizzas and pastas..... especially drinking one of canned beers. I'm totally satisfied with one of Billy Bricks locations. Today, I had Baked Mostaccioli pasta and a can of Chicago Common beer.”
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“The front of the house staff and the food envisioned by Chef Laura and well executed by the talented kitchen staff are outstanding. Simply outstanding.simple yet intesting eats. Whitney is beyond attentive to his guests' beverage interests. "George" Harrison, Jack and the under 21 staff are eager, respectful, and engaging. What a treasure in this neighborhood spot, with beyond just the nearby geographically located closeby fan base. Who's going to gift me with a card to Kettlestrings Tavern for Christmas? "8 days a week" left until December 25”
“Fenwick 24 Read-a-thon: What a wonderful encounter with a great local business. It was a pleasure to work with management/owners on our event at Fenwick High School. They were willing to discuss logistics with us, responsive to all our questions, prompt in pick up times, and overall pleasant and professional.
The food was absolutely fantastic! Everyone raved about how delicious the pizza was. We were given a great variety to meet all the participants likes and needs. We highly recommend this wonderful local business. You’ve got to check them out!!”
“One of the best things about this locally owned business, is that it is locally owned!
Everything you want in a wine store that you don't always find, a great selection, very knowledgeable staff, great accompaniments like snacks and gifts, and a nice clean place that is extremely welcoming.
It's a great place to stop in the summertime and enjoy a cold glass of white sitting on the patio and in the winter time enjoying a nice glass of red sitting in the tasting room. They have lots of things that are not easy to find and what you would consider a gem! They pride themselves on having a unique selection different from the big box shops!
There are price points for everybody and everybody will feel comfortable shopping here.
Did I mention these are local owners and they are in the store almost every day, a little gem in our town!”
“Went with the dipped Italian beef, hot giardiniera, and fries for lunch. The beef was tender and loaded with gravy, and the giardiniera gave it just enough heat without taking over. Fries were crisp and still hot when I sat down. Service was quick and the dining area was clean and easygoing, which made it a nice casual lunch stop.”
“Very good place to have dinner ! Nice art work to view on the wall and the tequila sunrise was super delicious & tall !”
“What a wonderful experience! We heard about this place by a word of mouth reference and it held up to their review of it and then some. We started with the special tuna tostadas (I am glad we got 2!) then we had the cauliflower mole followed by the skirt steak with bone marrow and finished with the tres leches. Drinks we had the 8M and mole old fashion(x2). Everything we had made us so happy, our palate doing a dance. It was truly wonderful. Highly recommend and look forward to going back!!!
Forgot to take pictures of some and dived into the mole app before a photo, just that good. 😋
First service the hostess was very nice, the food runners were ontop of it. And David our server was beyond exceptional. Food, service, and atmosphere get 5 stars without question.”
Cheap Eats
“Fenwick 24 Read-a-thon: What a wonderful encounter with a great local business. It was a pleasure to work with management/owners on our event at Fenwick High School. They were willing to discuss logistics with us, responsive to all our questions, prompt in pick up times, and overall pleasant and professional.
The food was absolutely fantastic! Everyone raved about how delicious everything was. We were given a great variety to serve our participants. We highly recommend this wonderful local business. You’ve got to check them out!!”
“Honestly, the food was fantastic. Didn’t even get a smoothie but this worker julia she just like made my entire life genuinely was just the kindest sweetest soul. I kind of wanted to jump across the counter and give her a tip myself. I would come back every single time and time again.”
“This is my go-to place when I have just got to get some work done and I can't do it at my house because I'm too distracted! it's a cozy place to work, not too loud, good music that's not distracting and I can stay until I get my stuff done. and have a really good coffee while I'm doing it. I haven't eaten there a lot, but everything I've gotten has been really tasty too.”
“I ordered to take out and then decided to stay in and they took care of me very well. It wasn't an inconvenience to have decided to eat in. Where as other places I feel would have sighed or sneared. Even though there were others eating and talking, it was NOT at all noisy. Food was fresh and delicious. Will go back for sure!”
“We always enjoy visiting with Bill and enjoying their delicious dishes (especially those crazy good wood fire pizzas!) Amazing!”
“Great rooftop bar with good selection of drinks and tasty food. Great local option.”
“Very relaxing environment and excellent sushi choices. Great saki as well.”
“The front of the house staff and the food envisioned by Chef Laura and well executed by the talented kitchen staff are outstanding. Simply outstanding.simple yet intesting eats. Whitney is beyond attentive to his guests' beverage interests. "George" Harrison, Jack and the under 21 staff are eager, respectful, and engaging. What a treasure in this neighborhood spot, with beyond just the nearby geographically located closeby fan base. Who's going to gift me with a card to Kettlestrings Tavern for Christmas? "8 days a week" left until December 25”
“Fenwick 24 Read-a-thon: What a wonderful encounter with a great local business. It was a pleasure to work with management/owners on our event at Fenwick High School. They were willing to discuss logistics with us, responsive to all our questions, prompt in pick up times, and overall pleasant and professional.
The food was absolutely fantastic! Everyone raved about how delicious the pizza was. We were given a great variety to meet all the participants likes and needs. We highly recommend this wonderful local business. You’ve got to check them out!!”
“One of the best things about this locally owned business, is that it is locally owned!
Everything you want in a wine store that you don't always find, a great selection, very knowledgeable staff, great accompaniments like snacks and gifts, and a nice clean place that is extremely welcoming.
It's a great place to stop in the summertime and enjoy a cold glass of white sitting on the patio and in the winter time enjoying a nice glass of red sitting in the tasting room. They have lots of things that are not easy to find and what you would consider a gem! They pride themselves on having a unique selection different from the big box shops!
There are price points for everybody and everybody will feel comfortable shopping here.
Did I mention these are local owners and they are in the store almost every day, a little gem in our town!”
Latest Reviews
“We were indifferent to Mora when it first opened several years ago. The food was ok but not great. We went back for the first time in years a few weeks ago and were absolutely delighted by everything. We returned on Sunday afternoon and continue to be bowled over inspite of the noisy laughter coming from a couple of women in a corner booth.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Went with the dipped Italian beef, hot giardiniera, and fries for lunch. The beef was tender and loaded with gravy, and the giardiniera gave it just enough heat without taking over. Fries were crisp and still hot when I sat down. Service was quick and the dining area was clean and easygoing, which made it a nice casual lunch stop.”
“I ordered to take out and then decided to stay in and they took care of me very well. It wasn't an inconvenience to have decided to eat in. Where as other places I feel would have sighed or sneared. Even though there were others eating and talking, it was NOT at all noisy. Food was fresh and delicious. Will go back for sure!”
New Restaurants
“I really hope to see more of these pop up around town! My husband and I both agree on this place, the food is very healthy without compromising on taste. We've been ordering a turkey meatball build your own bowl from Uber eats, but I also really enjoyed the overnight oats and breakfast bowl with eggs and micro greens.”
“My wife and I were walking around Oak Park when we came across this place. We stopped at Starbucks and then we ran into pure green and decided to stop in. The way we were greeted by the owner was enough to make us want to throw out the Starbucks. Very respectful and welcoming atmosphere. I recommend the Mixed Berry Acai bowl and tropical breeze smoothie! The owner offered us the “wake me up” shot and blue-biotic shot. They’re definitely worth it. We will definitely come back for more!”
“I am a frequent patron of all of Oak Parks coffee shops and this has become the favorite. I’ve tried essentially everything they have and love that they routinely bring in new seasonal items. Really I’ve never had a bad thing, but top picks: kouign Aman, danske, chocolate morning bun (very underrated), and for coffee it’s the half and half (half cold brew half oat milk latte). Staff are also super friendly and happy to tell you what they like.”
“We were indifferent to Mora when it first opened several years ago. The food was ok but not great. We went back for the first time in years a few weeks ago and were absolutely delighted by everything. We returned on Sunday afternoon and continue to be bowled over inspite of the noisy laughter coming from a couple of women in a corner booth.”