50 Best American Restaurants near Orland Hills

“Great place to watch sports“

“I ordered the avocado chicken curry with rice! It was absolutely delicious. Very flavourful. Just perfect. My friend got the avocado mac and cheese. I tasted it and loved that too. The portions are large and we brought some home. We got the avocado cheesecake cup for desert and wow! Yummy yummy yummy. They have a kids menu too! I will be a regular customer in the future. You have to try this place!“

“Although I hear they have good smashburgers had a taste for wings. It's rare to find places that will give you the whole wing. Only downside, I wish they were a little bigger and on the online menu it pictured it came with coleslaw. It did come with fries that were nice and crispy. Overall, the meal was good and hot by the time I made it back home.“

“We have been to Melinda’s a couple times now and we absolutely love this place!!!! The atmosphere is welcoming and the service is amazing! Great live music on the weekends and trivia night was fun as well!“

“Their amazing cheeseburger. My favorite of all time.“

“great place and great beer.“

“Last Tuesday, after my overnight shift, I stopped into Pappas and ordered a sausage and egg on wheat with hashbrowns...... and it was nothing short of AWESOME!!!! I can not WAIT to go back. Thank you Mrs. Sofe!!!“

“We are fairly frequent diners to the Phoenix and always appreciate their weekly menu specials. This week was a pastrami sandwich on marbled rye with a whole grain mustard - and it did not disappoint! We also shared the grilled artichokes appetizer (always delish!) and the creamy cauliflower soup. Our server was fabulous and attentive as well. We will be back again soon!“

“Friendly service, good food“

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

“I love the service, everyone knows their stuff and if they recommend something ..... listen to them..“

“Came here today for the brunch with the Grinch. It was a great experience for me and my family. My toddler really enjoyed the Grinch. He was interactive and great with the kids. The food and atmosphere were great also. Hope this becomes an annual event because we will be there every time.“

“Great burgers, excellent service. Decent prices.“

“My experience today was really great! I went and ordered the chicken tenders basket with fries and a drink with 2 scoops of chocolate custard. My total was about $18 which wasn't bad!! The girl at the window was super friendly and the food was fresh!“

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

“Mary in the tasting room is great at the Merrillville location,nice lunch spot.“

“A family business where the kind and service is great . My family loves this place, the food is great, and the service is respectful. My son ordered a plain hamburger with a french fried ,strawberry smoothie,his favorite place to eat after school . My husband ordered the Philly cheese steak sandwich, always fresh and delicious.

Support small business!“

“Great customer service , food was fresh and good and the restaurant is clean“

“I ate at Top Buns on Friday and the employees were Professional and Friendly!!! Yummy Food !!! Highly Recommended by me!!! Thank You for a Great Meal!!!“

“We were a pretty large group with tons of kids under 5. Everyone was so kind to us and our kiddos. The food was delish as were the drinks! We had a minor hiccup with in the group and management was MORE THAN gracious and kind in fixing / making up for it.“

“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.“

“All around great food, great atmosphere..“

“The food and waitstaff were excellent and the portions were HUGE! Can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend“

“I just purchased ice cream for my family from the drive through. I know they close in 1 hour. EVERY SINGLE staff member who helped me was amazing, polite, helpful, and smiling! The customer service is fantastic!! Keep it up Culver’s in Crestwood. I appreciate the wonderful service!!“

“The Bar has a nice atmosphere, and good drinks selections food was great, its a spot defiantly i would come back to“

“I absolutely love it! No matter what I have it's always Great! I don't go to any other Smokehouse and I work at North Riverside!“

“Impeccably clean restaurant! The food is amazing and fresh. My Skillet was delicious as the fresh ingredients made the difference! Home made and not from a Sysco can! Entire staff was attentive to their tables. Debi was very nice and attentive.
The owner is friendly, and you can tell he appreciates his staff.

Give this restaurant a go, you won’t be disappointed!!

At the time of this review they have an undeserved 4.2 rating. 4.8-5.0 is where it should be.“

“Nice people and great food!“

“Delicious food 😋 highly recommend this place“

“Delicious food and friendly service“

“First time here and we had a great experience. Had wine tasting and a delicious meal served by a wonderful waitress. They have beautiful glass ware in the store as well as delicious wines to purchase. We will definitely come back again.“

“Great food love it there!“

“Babygirl suggested that we eat here…“

“I very much recommend this place to go for dinner! It’s very nice and cool on the inside. Yummy food, great desserts, great staff. 10/10 rating.“

“Went here for the first time and what a treat! I love 50s stuff and this place is a hidden gem to me. I had an award winning experience from the minute we walked in. Total 50s decor and the aroma of fresh coffee and lively conversation was everywhere. The place is a bit small but so welcoming. They have tables and chairs and a counter to sit at. I felt like I took a step back in time. Love it!!!! I had a vegetarian skillet that was very delicious. The servers were excellent and so attentive to our needs. The place was extremely busy but was still working like a well oiled machine. Everyone was having a great time as I was looking about the room and enjoying everything the place had to offer. We will be going back again and can’t wait to try the other items they offer. Great job everyone!!!“

“Great service! Took care of my girl's dietary restrictions.“

“My husband Jack and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary tonight, and on a last minute whim he chose Bella Mia. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of phenomenal, and I had to write this review immediately. The moment we walked in, we were greeted not only by the host and hostess, but also by several staff members and even guests at the bar. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, welcoming, and incredibly friendly. Pure class. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and perfectly accented with soft candlelight, making the evening feel special and intimate. We sat at the bar and were welcomed by Gina, the bartender, who was extremely attentive and genuinely kind, making us feel right at home. The food was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The owner, Randy, came by to greet us and his personality was truly infectious. He had us laughing nonstop and made our night even more memorable. We also had the pleasure of sitting next to Marcy and Dick, regulars who have been coming since day one. Even though this was our very first visit, we felt like part of the Bella Mia family. From the staff to the clientele, the love and pride behind this place are undeniable. Bella Mia is truly one of a kind and deserves all the recognition it receives. We felt all the love and will absolutely be back again and again. Jessica O’Grady“

“Did a staycation for NYE and had brunch at South Side Social. The mimosas weren't bad and the buffet was somewhat limited. I want to visit again because their lunch/dinner meal has some appeal. They provide the food for the bar and the pizza and Buffalo shrimp were very good! We had extra cheese on the pizza but it wasn't necessary as the toppings were hearty and tasty. No food pics this time but I do want to revisit.“

“So I visited this place at least three times with a carry out order and customer service was awesome first time. Second I decided to go due to the good food and definitely the customer service, again awesome. Third, I enjoyed my food as always with recommendations from the young lady ( forgot her name). All three times I was either on crutches or knee brace. They were so sweet they helped me with my food to car an even told me to pull up to place and they’ll have my order ready for me! They were very nice to help me and for that I’m grateful. They went above and beyond. They made sure I was taken care of. So I brought my daughter there and she agree with the great customer service. Thank you guy so much. We will see you guys soon.“

“Great food Friendly staff Hot Bands You'll want to come back again.“

“Great part of our community!“

“I'm from the East coast, but always make sure to stop by a Culver's when driving home from visiting family over the holidays.

I tried the butterfly shrimp this time after my father in law recommended them, and the crunch was fantastic! As always, the onion rings and cheese curds were delicious. As is the custard! And their house root beer is creamy and divine.“

“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!!“

“Great food, drinks and music!“

“Stopped in tonight to celebrate my son’s birthday and they went above and beyond to make him feel special on his big day! Small acts of kindness go such a long way and the smile he had on the rest of the night is proof of that! Thank you!“

“This is a wonderful little restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the food is good.“

“Our go to Pizza Night spot. Quick & delicious every time!“

“If you care about people and food, this is the place. Great food created and served by great people. The folks delivering this experience outperform every time and every day. You can tell ownership cares and takes great pride in excellent food and service!🤩“

“I had brunch here today with a friend, first time here. I had the corned beef benedict and not only was it the best corned beef I've ever had in my life, but the orange juice was amazing, the service was great, and the value was fabulous also! Will definitely be back and plan to possibly go once a week with friends! 10 out of 10 recommend!“

“First time trying Culver’s and really enjoyed it; felt like the quality of shake shack. Their butter burger is a very satisfying smash burger. And the milkshake was smooth and rich, whilst not being overly sweet. Opted for classic vanilla. Also nice to see some seafood items on the menu and tried their fried shrimp, which has a nice bite to it. Wasn’t a big fan of the cheese curds mostly because they didn’t travel well for takeout. I imagine the cheese is meltier right out of the fryer but cooled off from the travel time.“