Restaurants in St. Charles

“Chef Abdul and his family run an amazing business! You can really taste the love and passion they put into every dish. The food is always fresh, full of flavor, and served with a smile. It’s more than just a meal, it feels like you’re part of their family. Highly recommend supporting this wonderful family business.”

“We visited The Graceful Ordinary in downtown St. Charles, IL, on a warm late September day. We had a wonderful experience at Graceful Ordinary, one that's hard to match outside of Chicago. From its comfortable yet elegant design to the unique menu, every detail was carefully considered. The food was delicious and thoughtfully presented, and the service was excellent. We were fortunate to visit on a very warm day towards the end of September. We sat on the fully screened-in veranda and enjoyed the scenery in comfort. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking a unique, elevated dining experience; no matter where you're traveling from, it's worth the trip.”

“we had a wonderful dinner last night! my husband is British and my actor sons were in town from LA filming a movie in Downers Grove, so we decided to give Balmoral a try. And what a wonderful family dinner we had. The menu not only describes the food, there were historical stories added which made it even more charming. From the bone china, the murals and of course the food-- it was perfect. we will be back!”

“What an outstanding Restaurant! I had my daughter's bridal shower at Mio Modo and Michael, the Manager, took care of every detail that I was looking for. The food was excellent, from the appetizer-Calamari to the main meal-Pollo al Limone and Vodka Pasta, to the dessert Tiramisu!! So delicious!! The staff was very attentive and professional. We will definitely be visiting Mio Modo again. Thank you for a delightful experience!”

“Delicious food, so much flavor! Their food is heart-warming and soul-satisfying. We've got a new Thai favorite! ❤️❤️❤️”

“The bar manager was amazing and made sure our experience was great. The Patty Melt was delicious and the Expresso Martini was the best. Thank God we chose to sit at the bar. Would go back again and recommend this place.”

“Bosa has the BEST fresh donuts!! My family and I have been coming here for years and they always provide the best service and quality donuts / breakfast items. The owners are so friendly and appreciative of your business. Their apple fritters and cinnamon rolls are amazing as well. I hope they continue to do well. If you’ve never tried them, please give them a try. You will not be disappointed!!”

“Great Ramen!! I had the creamy vegan ramen non-spicy and was in heaven. The broth was just the right amount of salty and the creaminess was great too. And the noodles were chewy as you find them in Japan. Certainly will come back.”

“Really great food and they are very fast! Sat with a group of 8 and we were able to quickly enjoy our meal within 30 minutes. We had a time schedule, and it ended up working Perfectly.”

“We really enjoyed the chicken at wings and chips. we got the four piece chicken and Nashville sandwich. Food was tasty and we had to bring some home as they gave you a lot. My son enjoyed the claw machine and one on his first play. I would recommend this place for anyone.”

“Delicious 😋 100% recomendó todo esta muy rico y muy amable el personal 😉”

“Riverlands just keeps getting better every time I visit! The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They’re always happy to help you find the perfect beer or seltzer, whether you know exactly what you want or just want to try something new.
The selection is fantastic, with a great variety of beers and seltzers that truly offer something for everyone. Sours are my absolute favorite. Plus, I'm always excited for their rotating Tiki Time drinks during the summer!
The food trucks are always delicious and add a fun, fresh element when onsite.
The outdoor (and pet-friendly) patio is yet another highlight. It’s clear they continue to invest in making the space even better each year. It’s such a great spot to relax, hang out with friends, and enjoy a drink (or two).
Riverlands is easily my favorite local spot. Highly recommend giving this place a try and hopefully it'll become your new favorite, too!”

“Fabulous food, great prices & amazing service!! Will order again & again! Highly recommend ?”

“amazing! the people are professional yet feels like homey. it's a family run restaurant, authentic Food. nothing more authentic than the owner himself cooking, his Son working the front and his Wife hosting! if you want a hidden gem. this is it!”

“The croissants are incredible!”

“We hosted a party at The Lewis last night and were so impressed by how seamless and easy the entire planning process was. The staff communicated clearly every step of the way, which made everything stress-free. Dominic was our server for the evening, and he was absolutely wonderful—attentive, on top of drinks and water, and he brought such a great personality to the night. He played a big part in making the event run so smoothly. We had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend hosting your next party here!”

“Lunch specials are RIDICULOUS!!! $9.99 for a HUGE sandwich, soup, and choice of mac n cheese, fries and other choices….don’t walk RUN to the flagship in St Charles, U R welcome!!! Thank me later!!!!”

“Another great meal at moto imōto. I stopped in to have a drink before dinner with friends and Kaylee was our delightful bartender. She was knowledgeable and very attentive. She’s very friendly and a great fit for the restaurant. When I was seated for dinner Tyler was my server. Excellent service and very knowledgeable of the menu. Kudos to the kitchen staff - my appetizer and meal were not only brought to my table immediately, but tasted wonderful. It was a busy Mother’s Day dinner service, but everything seemed to run very smoothly. As I watched the rest of the staff, everyone seemed friendly and attentive to the diners. Moto imōto is one of my favorite restaurants in town and I will continue to come back again and again.”

“Great meal white fish and Italian sausage the best ever , service also great”

“Marisol is THE best! We all came from out of town to celebrate birthdays and she just did an amazing job and had such an awesome vibe! Food was too die for! So yummy!”

“McNallys recently hosted my intimate wedding and reception. Tom was super helpful and generous with his time helping us create the vision for our wedding. The space was beautiful and the food amazing. I highly recommend coming here for dinner but also larger gathering as well. He truly made us feel like family.”

“the food was amazing and the staff were attentive!”

“We recently had an event at Eden Events in St. Charles and had a wonderful experience. The venue is beautiful, clean, and very well organized. The staff was easy to work with and made sure everything went smoothly from start to finish.

What I appreciated most was the attention to detail and how welcoming everyone was. Our guests had a great time, and we received many compliments about the venue. I would definitely recommend Eden Events to anyone looking for a great place to host a special event.”

“We love CH have eaten there so many times. We always order the Prime Rib sandwiches. This is the first time 7/23/25 the Prime Rib meat was tough? Please tell us you will start using the original Prime Rib meat in the future? Thanks you Mr. And Mrs. L from South Elgin IL PS Our Server Kari she was outstanding.”

“The food was absolutely delicious! Get the steak salad and philly cheesesteak egg rolls! Tyler could not have been more gracious. The drinks were on par as well! A great place to visit often!”

“And a time when everybody is lowering their food quality and reducing their portion sizes as quickly as they can. I still feel like I get a good value and good food at Olive garden.”

“What a great experience from beginning to end! Our server was absolutely wonderful—friendly, attentive, and always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. The service really went above and beyond. Our food arrived quickly, was fresh, and tasted amazing. It was the perfect start to a fantastic meal. Great hospitality, delicious food, and a team that truly cares about their guests. I’d definitely come back again!”

“Everything on the menu is awesome! we always get the pizza and wings as an appetizer. make sure you go to the upstairs bar and ask for Kaitlyn she's the best!”

“Best Place in St.Charles for date night or girls nights. Live music (piano bar) or DJ. Fabulous food & the best martinis.”

“Fun evening anniversary dinner with dueling piano's for entertainment . Great friendly welcoming service from start to finish . The Arcadia Theater is a enjoyable place to visit . We love all the entertaining and dinning options avaliable there . Our first time inside the Rock n Ravioli bar and resturant . What a fun enjoyable night , thank you for making our anniversary evening celebration so enjoyable & special ! If you're looking for a fun evening out , you have to put this place on your list of place's to see and things to do !”

“Amazing! Gluten free paradise! Owner is such a gem! Everyone is great and the food is absolutely delicious!”

“First and foremost, the customer service from employees and especially Christian was superb! Your homemade sauces are the best I have had in a long time and everyone needs to know about this place! I went there today just to get some ranch dressing because it is on point and what ranch at it's best tastes like. Clean establishment, comfortable, simple and amazing food with kind and compassionate employees. Props to you all and I hope everyone in St.Charles trys your restaurant. This should not be left a secret... GO THERE AND TRY IT YOURSELF! THEY GOT IT GOING ON! Thank you and GOD BLESS”

“I am visiting the St Charles area from Texas and was craving pho and literally stopped in because it was the closest to me, but it is worth a visit for yall! Not only was the staff so friendly and nice, they let me place my to go order and I was in and out in less than 10 min! I’m literally eating my pho right now and it’s AMAZING!!! I’m glad I also ordered extra noodles and broth cause I know imma want more tomorrow! I’m 100000% coming back when I’m in town next in spring and I’ve already recommended it to the family I have here!”

“Prices are right & portions :) Fast always”

“First time eating here this morning! Everything was great! Staff were attentive and friendly, large portions! Food arrived quickly as well. We will be back!”

“Amazing service and amazing food!”

“Great tacos & salsas! I’ll be back to try other items on the menu.”

“Great beer, great music, great people! Love the seasonal cocktails, too. Each location has their own vibe. Worth joining the Optimist Club.”

“Bug in my ice- cream. no thank you. when I brought this to the workers and they just said sorry and continued working... what about the ice cream with the bug? how many bugs are there. my son had oreo ice cream.. YUK! Never again we will go there...”

“Delicious donuts, and cupcakes”

“The restaurant was awesome!! My family and I were in town for a funeral and were recommended by our Aunt to eat here and we absolutely loved it! The food was phenomenal!! We are from South Dakota and wish we had a colonial Cafe where we live!! Dave Le was amazing and definitely was patient and knew his stuff!! Well done young man!! Great food fantastic service! Definitely will come back if we ever get back to St Charles again!!”

“First time trying Smitty’s, and everything was absolutely delicious! I ordered a sandwich and a cup of soup, you can tell the soup was homemade and made with quality ingredients. The whole meal was fresh, flavorful, and comforting. You can really taste the care they put into their food. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to anyone looking for a great local sandwich place.”

“Excellent sushi, especially the all you can eat, it is well worth it, and it came out quickly, and the waitress was very nice and friendly and explained the menu very well”

“flawless service and delicious fresh mochinut”

“This is my first time in Illinois, and this is one of the best places I've ever tried. I would surely come back on our next vacation. ❤️”

“Fabulous spot and food was amazing! Need one in Cleveland, OH! Was in area for business and didn’t disappoint.”

“We love it! I highly recommend to all my airbnb guests staying at the Koi Whisperer Sanctuary!! Love & Light… M”

“Great coffee ☕️ and very friendly people! Best local coffee shop around!”

“Wings here are excellent and reasonably priced. Service is fast and attentive and everyone is very friendly. Even other customers make it you feel welcomed. Music isn't too loud like other places where you can't even hear yourself think. A great spot to visit.”

“Always a great selection of FRESH fish.”

“Best steak in the Fox Valley and great staff! The cognac sauce is a must have, the cocktails are amazing and there is a delish gluten-free menu!”

“Incredible food, amazing service”

“Truly amazing food with excellent service. What a great find..”

“I am so happy that we found this place! I had the three tacos combo plate . I’m here to tell you that the meat in each of these tacos was flavored to perfection and full to the top. Their house red and green sauces were delicious. Green sauce was tangy with the right amount of spice and the red, was bit more spice but it had a little bit of smokey spicy vibe. I don’t know why this place wasn’t packed on Taco Tuesday of all days, but please give this place
a try. Just leave some room for my family and I on Tuesday. We will be back !!!!”

“The staff at Tropical Smoothie Cafe St Charles is top notch. They’re friendly, inviting, and always have our food ready in a timely manner. Highly recommend”

“First time customer and everyone loved your cupcakes 🧁, I’ll be back!”

“RHouse is the place to be, Tyler is always on point and attentive to all of his customers and staff. Great place to be 🙏🏻”

“They make my food vegan and it is delicious. Try the double crust vegan pizza. Staff is awesome, and treats you like family. (Owners actually are my family, but that is beside the point.)”

“This place, the staff, owner Steve, patrons, bands & live music, bar, selections & vibe have been aces over the years. So stoked they are back up & grooving! Much needed venue in far western burbs for many great local Chicagoland acts. They're hitting right notes for such establishments, need more places like!”

“Excellent alternative for a family night out for dessert!! Very friendly and excellent !!”

“Great :)”

“Excellent food, wonderful quiche and soups. Always a win!”

“First time here this weekend. Staff was friendly and the service was fast! Especially with how busy it was. Everyone seemed to be having a fantastic time and that’s the vibe I like! Il definitely be going back.”

“Was fortunate to sample some test food and it was great will be back On opening day five stars”

“The skirt steak burrito is excellent! I love the carrots and peppers too!”

“My family and I have become fanatics since it opened in town! Cheers to many years of local fresh delicious treats! Great safe hangout spot. Oh and my poodles love the pup cones!”

“I got the cheddar cheese beef and Omg That was so delicious. I need to go back very soon to get another one.”

“First time trying the place tonight and will definitely be back!! Everything was so fresh and it all tasted great. It was a little bit on the pricier side but the quality of the food was worth it. Even with how busy the guys were behind the counter, they remained super friendly and gave us free chips for our first time. Thank you for a great meal!”

“Love their banana nut � ! Always fresh and warm each time I’ve been there to pick some up to go along with French press coffee”

“Let me start by saying I absolutely love this place. Every meal I’ve ever had at Portillo's has been top-notch, and my latest visit to the Batavia location was no exception for the rest of my group, everyone was thrilled with their food as well as the cake shakes. However, I decided to try the breaded whitefish sandwich, and my specific order was a massive miss.

I am not exaggerating when I say the breading was thicker than the fish. If you looked closely, the slice of cheese was putting up a good fight for being thicker than the fillet, too. I even tried to take a picture to prove how shockingly thin it was, but even with my phone's zoom feature, the fish was indistinguishable from a couple of small pieces of lettuce because absolutely everything was buried under a tidal wave of tartar sauce (which I'm pretty sure weighed more than the actual whitefish).

In all fairness, I’ve since looked at pictures other people have posted, and it’s pretty clear my sandwich was an unfortunate exception. Other photos show a nice, thick breaded fillet, but my sandwich, aside from the bun, looked absolutely nothing like what others have pictured for this menu item.

I will absolutely be back for all my favorites, but the fish sandwich is a definite skip for me!”

“the tacos w wear bery good yummy 😋 I love it”

“The breakfast was not bad at all. Really good portions. Our food was always hot and freshly cooked. We tried the French toast, breakfast burrito and eggs cooked your way. Fruit and coffee (starbucks) pretty basic. Plenty space to eat and clean tables available.”

“excellent food, every time. on time delivery and never an error. I highly recommend.”

“Culver’s St. Charles is always incredible. The service is wonderful and staff are all friendly and kind. A huge shout out to Josh, the amazing new owner of this location! Thank you for being Culver’s a place where friends and families want to go!”

“The staff here was super friendly and helpful . It was pleasant here in the store . Can come with your family and enjoy here .I would definitely visiting back here again and again .”

“Great meal white fish and Italian sausage the best ever , service also great”

“Fabulous food, great prices & amazing service!! Will order again & again! Highly recommend ?”

“Giordano’s is my childhood favorite. Recently catered 40 pizzas for my company and everyone loved it! It was a big hit! Thanks to everyone at the Saint Charles location! We will definitely be back.”

“Truly amazing food with excellent service. What a great find..”

“the food was amazing and the staff were attentive!”

“Incredible food, amazing service”

“Great place! Generous portions of authentic Mexican food. Outstanding, friendly staff.”

“We've been going there for awhile and lately it just seems like a better place! Best service, food quality is better, drinks are great, and very reasonable!”

“flawless service and delicious fresh mochinut”

“The bar manager was amazing and made sure our experience was great. The Patty Melt was delicious and the Expresso Martini was the best. Thank God we chose to sit at the bar. Would go back again and recommend this place.”

“Chef Abdul and his family run an amazing business! You can really taste the love and passion they put into every dish. The food is always fresh, full of flavor, and served with a smile. It’s more than just a meal, it feels like you’re part of their family. Highly recommend supporting this wonderful family business.”

“The croissants are incredible!”

“First and foremost, the customer service from employees and especially Christian was superb! Your homemade sauces are the best I have had in a long time and everyone needs to know about this place! I went there today just to get some ranch dressing because it is on point and what ranch at it's best tastes like. Clean establishment, comfortable, simple and amazing food with kind and compassionate employees. Props to you all and I hope everyone in St.Charles trys your restaurant. This should not be left a secret... GO THERE AND TRY IT YOURSELF! THEY GOT IT GOING ON! Thank you and GOD BLESS”

“We really enjoyed the chicken at wings and chips. we got the four piece chicken and Nashville sandwich. Food was tasty and we had to bring some home as they gave you a lot. My son enjoyed the claw machine and one on his first play. I would recommend this place for anyone.”

“Prices are right & portions :) Fast always”

“Carlos Cabrera is fantastic! Best service and great food, he was so attentive and I'd recommend requesting him every time you come in! We'll be back for sure. Get the spicy tuna crispy rice and key lime martini!”

“And a time when everybody is lowering their food quality and reducing their portion sizes as quickly as they can. I still feel like I get a good value and good food at Olive garden.”

“Let me start by saying I absolutely love this place. Every meal I’ve ever had at Portillo's has been top-notch, and my latest visit to the Batavia location was no exception for the rest of my group, everyone was thrilled with their food as well as the cake shakes. However, I decided to try the breaded whitefish sandwich, and my specific order was a massive miss.

I am not exaggerating when I say the breading was thicker than the fish. If you looked closely, the slice of cheese was putting up a good fight for being thicker than the fillet, too. I even tried to take a picture to prove how shockingly thin it was, but even with my phone's zoom feature, the fish was indistinguishable from a couple of small pieces of lettuce because absolutely everything was buried under a tidal wave of tartar sauce (which I'm pretty sure weighed more than the actual whitefish).

In all fairness, I’ve since looked at pictures other people have posted, and it’s pretty clear my sandwich was an unfortunate exception. Other photos show a nice, thick breaded fillet, but my sandwich, aside from the bun, looked absolutely nothing like what others have pictured for this menu item.

I will absolutely be back for all my favorites, but the fish sandwich is a definite skip for me!”

“Fabulous spot and food was amazing! Need one in Cleveland, OH! Was in area for business and didn’t disappoint.”

“Formerly known as pub, 222, Whiskey Bend has quickly become one of the hotspots of Saint Charles! Great food, great atmosphere, live music, and so much more. Definitely check it out!”

“Great tacos & salsas! I’ll be back to try other items on the menu.”

“Great tacos!!! Delicious food!”

“Great Ramen!! I had the creamy vegan ramen non-spicy and was in heaven. The broth was just the right amount of salty and the creaminess was great too. And the noodles were chewy as you find them in Japan. Certainly will come back.”

“One of my more favorite places to stop quick on the way home, with a healthier meal option. Staff are generally very friendly and helpful at this location. Generally clean. Good parking. Easy in and out.”

“Amazing! Gluten free paradise! Owner is such a gem! Everyone is great and the food is absolutely delicious!”