Restaurants in Vernon Hills

“Clean Friendly Cocktails Atmosphere Delicious From start to finish it was fantastic! ALL OF IT! Even had the right music selection. 3 of us and we were all so happy with our meals. Pork loin, ravioli and naan nini 6 beverages appetizers and desserts. Attention to details and her palate of flavors is spot on.”

“Amazing service ! Bar tender Jimmy was absolutely great. My boyfriend and I stopped by for a quick drink and soup before the movies and had a Good time thanks to him!”

“Food was very good. Server was pleasant and available whenever we needed. Very nice atmosphere. Beer selection is fantastic.”

“Was really good! Went here on my daughter’s birthday and it truly made her smile! These cookies sure are delicious and I would 100% recommend them to someone looking for a sweet treat!”

“Love the New owner Jay. The food - that includes vegetarian as well as non- veg delicious. Authentic & portions were large. Go with your family, carry out - all good. Jay treats us like family. I see him stopping at all the tables ensuring their dining experience is enjoyable.”

“Food was absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend!!”

“Yo recomiendo este lugar por muy buen servicio y deliciosa comida.”

“First time visiting, and we’ll definitely be back. Nice inviting atmosphere and great service. Our server Nate recommended the salmon, which was delicious!”

“Second visit as good as the first. Fresh ingredients quick service good selections. Several great vegetarian options too! I should have taken a few pix because each plate was artistic. Above all the food was great!”

“Our pizza arrived quickly and cooked perfectly. We love Maciano’s! They used the best ingredients-quality cheese, great crust and the Italian sausage is wonderful!!”

“Great place to have Italian food 😊”

“Really good. It's pretty awesome to have a place where you can build your own charcuterie board.

Charcuterie board: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything was high quality and really good. The only critique is that the apples tasted really strongly of onions.

Black bean quesadillas w grilled chicken: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oh man, so good! The chicken tasted like it came off the grill and the shells had a nice pizza oven-style char on them. Flavor was top notch

Lamb bolognese: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was really good too. You get a lot of meat and it's all very tender. The sauce isn't too flavorful but the meat is and they go well together

Key lime pie: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's tart and tastes like real key limes, but it's not bitter. The graham cracker crust is great with it”

“This is the second time in a week that we've chosen to eat at this restaurant. It is so delicious. I could go back 200 times and always pick something different. And I'm sure every single time it would be hot, spicy, perfect, and delicious. Such great choices. I highly recommend this Korean chicken and boba restaurant.”

“We love the welcoming & friendly staff to my husband and I as well as my dog when eating on the comfortable and shady patio! The menu is very interesting & diverse ! Hard decisions each time! The cheese curds are delicious and unlike any other restaurants”s version! Highly recommended!!!!”

“Always great entertainment and food!!!”

“My wife and I celebrated our anniversary breakfast at Gardenberry Cafe, and it couldn’t have been a better choice. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by how clean, friendly, and welcoming the atmosphere was. The outdoor seating was a real highlight—it felt so good to enjoy a quiet meal outside together. Now the food… wow. I ordered the fajita skillet and French toast—both were incredible. My wife had the deluxe Philly cheesesteak with fries and tortilla soup. That soup was out of this world, and everything on her plate was just as impressive. The service was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. Honestly, the only "negative" is that Gardenberry is 35 minutes from our house. If it were closer, we'd be regulars. But even with the drive, we’ll absolutely be back soon. Great place, great people, great food. Highly recommend!”

“We found this place in our way to another breakfast place and decided to stop. 10/10 would definitely recommend. Best breakfast food we have had ever, restaurant is extremely clean, everyone working was friendly. We will definitely return if we are near Chicago again”

“The food here and service is incredible. Ordered the Kyushu spicy ramen and Bao bun and it was wonderful! The food comes out really fast but I did go early in the evening when it wasn't packed.

I recommend you give this place a try. Good spot for a date or even small friend group gathering”

“Staff is amazing. I'm not sure what role rank a gentleman was in the restaurant but he definitely wasn't a server, probably the Manger or assistant Manger, a gentleman with locked hair. He had a slight accent, I think he's Jamaican. He went around and made sure everyone was pleased with their food. Helped the server to deal with a table that had six children and made sure no one had allergies and was pleased with their food. All the staff memeber were very polite and my food came out in a good time. I definitely recommend Olive Garden, Vernon Hills. Clean and professional staff.”

“I've gone here multiple times with my parents for lunch and they've eaten here many more times than that. The day after my mother passed away my father and I came here for lunch after starting to deal with necessary arrangements. My father mentioned my mother's passing and everyone there was beyond nice and comforting. Christine (owner, manager?) came over and spent at least 20 minutes talking to us and encouraging a good mood in my father. She couldn't have been nicer and even offered some help for the shiva that was absolutely above and beyond. We're always happy with the food, but I can't possibly express how much I think of the people at Real Urban BBQ”

“I am in love with YardHouse
Ryan is absolutely amazing
The service and the food is amazing! So good! 1st visit and certainly not the last. Thank you so much 💓”

“It was well worth the experience and price. Food was high quality, waitstaff was attentive. I loved every single minute spent here. The atmosphere blew me away. We had the best evening. I highly recommend.”

“Had a great experience at CM Chicken! The service was outstanding. The menu has SO MANY options, which could be overwhelming, but the staff was super helpful and patient while we figured it all out. I went with the chicken sandwich, which was fresh, juicy, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife got the cheese curds, and they were clearly hand-breaded with an amazing cheese pull (always the test, right? LOL). A little on the pricier side, but honestly worth it for the quality and experience. We’ll definitely be back!”

“I was the lucky one to win a red envelope from BBQ Productions & Station 51 Truck Co Bar & Grill. Jeff was amazing & extremely helpful! I freakin love my Louisana Founder Series Smoker! Thank you!!!!!”

“Where do I even begin? The pita? Perfect texture and taste. The cherry tomatoes? Obviously fresh, juicy, and sourced from a great farm. The romain? Plentiful and CRISP. The Dill and Taziki sauce? Also VERY fresh, has a citrus kick somewhere, and seems to be made fresh as well. Because it doesn't taste like a store bought sauce filled with preservatives. The hummus? That might actually be where the citrus is from. However, the hummus is not overly salty! You can actually taste the Chickpeas and they use good ingredients as well as olive oil for the hummus too! The chicken? Is in NO way shape or form dry and it's actually seasoned! It's juicy and normal is it overcooked. The olives? Brothers and sisters I HATE olives by themselves, rarely on certain foods. But these olives are not overpowering and stealing the flavor profile, it just adds more depth to the flavor bomb of the Greek chicken Pita! The feta? What could be bettah? Seriously though if you can see this picture you should've seen that they don't skip on the feta either. Again the flavor is ALL the way there but not overpowering. While the texture is almost creamy. Probably with assistance from the sauce but still, it's not overly dry! 10/10 Would recommend & I will be back! Now the facility was spotless, the cleanest "fast food" I've ever seen. The staff? Phenomenonal, personable, kind, attentive to details, and downright superstars that make that place run like clockwork! Wooooo wo weeeee wo!!! If you haven't been here then you've got to go!! Moderate prices, exceptional ingredients, lovely staff, and clean facilities(where the staff actually care like the NW Expressway location in OKC). I'm out, ty for listening to my Ted talk! 🫡”

“Van’s is my new sushi spot for ordering! Can’t wait to actually step inside one day lol but their shrimp tempura is by far my most favorite item!!!!! Everything is delicious.”

“Just stopped in for an early lunch, the food was delicious. The staff was friendly and the place was super clean. It will be our new favorite place for a quick fresh meal.”

“Delicious Mexican food and creative cuisine.”

“First time at Kuma's Sushi Bowl yesterday...1) Wife went there for lunch. 2) I stole some of the wife's bowl. 3) We both went back to grab two bowls for dinner, partly to pay her back for her lunch. And, I'd like to add that it's not very close from us. Great, fresh and delicious sushi bowls. Worth upsetting your significant other for!”

“Great food, fun atmosphere with games, and very nice people. We had a random craving for a Korean corn dog so we found this place on Google. Ordered two corn dogs (hot Cheetos and sweet potato), beef bulgogi, and the chicken sandwich with sweet and spicy sauce. Everything was delicious! Tip: get a beef corn dog filling. I ordered the sweet potato with cheese filling and it was good but it would have been better with the actual dog. Will come here again!”

“Really enjoyed my experience here! Had the naengmyeon and sundubu jjigae and it was excellent. Perfect blend of spicy and also good tasting, and my servers were all very quick and polite. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick stop to eat in a Korean place in the area.”

“The chicken is so yummy and crispy. The price is a little outrageous $15 plus tax for 8 pieces but I guess that's in line how expensive everything else is. The food was delicious though so kinda worth it!”

“Food was amazing!! Loved having South Indian food that tasted authentic and not Americanized. Cant wait to come back to Chicago just to eat here.”

“I placed an online pickup order, but someone else accidentally took it. The cashier immediately apologized and made me another bowl right away. She genuinely seemed to care and handled the situation really well. Great customer service at this location.”

“Gloria Jean’s is by far my favorite coffee chain, even favorite overall in the local area. I’m incredibly happy they’re at Vernon Hills and how consistent their coffee is! Also note, they open at 10am, not 11am - somehow Google Maps is not accepting my update to business hours.”

“Stopped by on Wednesday 02/06! And was greeted and attended by Mercedes. She was SUPER kind and attentive with my order! Very grateful she took my needs seriously since I fast on Wednesday's/Friday's & can only eat vegan. She went above & beyond to make sure my needs were meet! & as I was waiting I noticed how clean the area is. & once I got my order it came out so fresh; plan on visiting again! & thank you for the great experience!”

“It’s a great place to bring your family”

“Had brunch at IHOP recently and had a good experience. The pancakes were fresh, the coffee kept coming, and the staff were really friendly even though it was quite busy. Overall, a good spot for a relaxed weekend breakfast”

“Straight fire. Been here many times and never had a bad experience. They recently added birria and $3 margaritas which is an insane deal. If they push more for it to be a bar spot with those prices it would be packed 24/7. Will continue to come here for awesome food.”

“1st time visiting this establishment. Very friendly and nostalgic atmosphere. Had their 1/3 burger and onion rings. It was fantastic!! Best burger I've had in a long time. Actually meaty and fresh not one of those frozen smash burgers. Can't wait for my next visit. Hope to try something new, if I can convince myself to skip the burgers. And did I mention very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!!”

“Yummy froyo with yummy toppings 😘”

“Delicious sandwiches - I wish they open more locations near me”

“Had a fantastic night at a painting event they had. The staff was super friendly and very attentive. The food was delicious and so were the drinks. It's a very fun and welcoming environment.”

“First time I have ordered from here and I am very pleased with the food. Everything was great. I did call and told the manager over the phone.. He needed to hear that,,”

“Mediterranean power bowl w/tofu instead of chicken”

“Nice place. Best pizza in town! The flavors are incredible, the crust is perfect, and the staff are super friendly. The atmosphere is great, and the service is top-notch. Can’t wait to return!”

“I been there a few times. Every time the service has been excellent the place is is nice and clean and most important the food is amazing good.”

“The place for all seafood needs! Product is always fresh. Tim Ferguson goes above and beyond to provide the best customer service possible! Delivery drivers are also always very professional and helpful.”

“great specials fantastic service you want to runs around and cleans things up behind people Thursdays are there slow day everybody go on Thursdays”

“2Jun2026 2:42p Extremely friendly gentleman , made 4 bahama mama, & chai banana boost smoothies and split the order to smaller cups.

Very efficient & knowledgeable employee.

Highly Recommend if you need something healthy or last minute work lunches.”

“Finally found my 1st great Thai place in Lake Cty since I moved here a year ago from Chicago... I tried them yesterday and looooved the eggplant with basil and basil chicken dishes... It's 30 minutes away but that's better then having to drive twice as long to the City for great Thai... I'll definitely be back again and try some of the other unique dishes they have to offer!! 😋🌶😋”

“The only thing I dislike about this place is they close in between lunch and dinner. We had to go across the street because we were in the mood for Ramen and it was 2:30. Definitely does not compare! Ramen House is my fave for this novice.”

“We are so grateful for the wonderful donation of cinnabon bites from the Vernon Hills Cinnabon store.
They were so fresh and delicious and our teaching staff was over the moon with excitement when they came in for breakfast.
The service picking them up was outstanding and the order was ready right on time.
Thank you for making the Vernon Hills High School staff very happy:)

Robin, Suzanne and Nora from Vernon Hills High School”

“The staff is very friendly and efficient. The coffee is delicious. I just got my usual, a tall latte.

Vegetarian options: Coffee is Vegan!?

Dietary restrictions: I am gluten free.Everything is clearly marked with ingredients. Any questions the staff is happy to answer.

Parking: It's a well maintained Target parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: The staff is kind to all the guests.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's in Target. Totally wheel chair accessible.”

“We ordered here because they were supporting a local community organization by donating 20% of the orders. I am glad we did! The salad was incredible, the pizzas were delicious, and I didn't have to cook!”

“Found my favorite childhood snack — egg waffles 🧇 — at MilkCow cafe near home! Definitely coming back again! Their ice cream was amazing too — super creamy and full of milky goodness 🍦💛”

“Been to Tous les Jours a few times, but finally gave in and tried the macarons for my birthday :) Yeah, they’re a little pricey, but WORTH IT. Had the lemon, pistachio, and salted caramel, and each one was better than the last. They’ve always got really unique breads and pastries, and everything tastes super fresh every time I go in. You can tell they actually care about quality here. Definitely recommend checking this place out!”

“Been coming here on multiple occasions and their sandwiches are amazing. Definitely recommended if you haven’t tried it yet. Furthermore definitely having it on their wrap is great not as heavy on the bread. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“THIS location is the best…not sure why their pizza is better than the other one I tried awhile back but it is! Always delicious and always many fresh options to choose from. The workers are also always extra nice! I don’t get to come here as often as I’d like as it’s 45 minutes away from where I live but I used to have a monthly appointment out that way and would go there after every one and I miss my monthly treat. So much so that I think I may need to go today…with all the renovating out that way, hopefully it’s still open and just as tasty!”

“I am now in love & have found my new little favorite bakery. When I walked in I thought it was the cutest little shop ever. So bright & clean. So many cute little gift items, even for your pampered pooch. I bought 2 dozen variety mini bundts and they were sooooo delicious and very moist. The cream cheese frosting was out of the world. The presentation was awesome. I loved how they put a card inside each box so everyone knew what they were eating. I will definitely be back.”

“Do a great cheeseburger. I'm a 5 Guys fan and tonight's burger was one of the best I've tasted in 13yrs. I was surprised when the order taker asked if I wanted 1 patty or 2. Everywhere else its been two automatically.”

“I tried the birthday cake remix and it was acctually so good and creamy. the staff was so nice and sweet and also welcoming. i would definitely come with my friends to enjoy the delicious ice cream and many other varieties of dessert. 😋”

“ABSruCKS. & lettin every body know it too.”

“Excellent lunch stop. Very fresh and plentiful. We will definitely be going back to try some other menu options. Loved the self-service iced tea choices instead of the standard soda options.”

“I tried the Hot Honey Harissa Bowl with chicken at Roti, and it was excellent. The chicken was flavorful, the saffron rice made the bowl hearty, and the hot honey harissa added a great sweet heat without overpowering everything.
The cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled onions, feta, garlic sauce, and pita all worked really well together. Every bite had a good mix of freshness, spice, creaminess, and Mediterranean flavor.
Great meal, generous portion, and definitely something I would order again.”

“I gave tasty Thai a good rating cause it’s always the best food in the world they have good service and good food and the atmosphere is always great and food to make your mouthwater I would order Thai again and kid friendliness is always with great services to get want you want to order what want and provide wonderful refreshments in your own comfort I gave tasty Thai 10/10 the best”

“I frequent this location a lot after my workouts to get a quick bite and a diet lemonade. Joshua D is a great worker, super friendly and outgoing! Overall, even on the busiest days, the staff gets you in and out in less than 5 minutes! One of the best Chick-Fil-A locations in my opinion.”