50 Best Salad Restaurants near Wilmette

“Alway a great dining experience. One of my all time favorites !!“

“I got a sandwich and it was covered all over in copious amounts of ground black pepper. Both slices of sourdough bread? Coated in pepper. Fixings? Coated in pepper. It was enough black pepper to cause discomfort with every bite. The sandwich was literally bleeding black pepper. I did not order pepper. The sandwich does not come with pepper.

It was almost hilarious if not for the fact I spent real money on the completely inedible, peppery sandwich. To be clear: I have never had this problem with any eatery, restaurant, or cafe before. I guess someone either got fed up with their job or got bored and started experimenting in the kitchen or maybe they were just plain confused. I didn’t ask for salt or pepper. So why all the pepper? It was a decent sandwich, apart from the copious amounts of black pepper, which I had to scrape off. It was impossible to get it off the soft sourdough, so I had to deconstruct the sandwich and just use my stale baguette as bread. I was hungry, so I ate it, but the taste of pepper was still burning my throat.

Anyway. A note to whoever made the pepper sandwich; I give you five stars, because it had the potential to be a great sandwich. I know you work hard. But please do not grind black pepper until the sandwich is utterly covered in pepper, especially when the customer didn’t ask for pepper. Pepper is very strong. And too much of it makes any sandwich inedible. I am not mad at you, as I’d never been to this particular Panera before, I am just extremely confused. Thank you for making my sandwich, I might return again, but I mean… the amount of pepper that was on the sandwich could have caused someone a lot of discomfort.

I left this honest review and report of the incident because regardless if this was just plain confusion, a genuine attempt to make a good sandwich, or an attempt at hurting someone or the Panera itself by making a bad sandwich covered in extreme amounts of pepper (I hope not), maybe this Panera should take this as a learning opportunity and also as an opportunity to treat their employees better. In this economy, employees deserve to be treated better anyway. So regardless what happened that led up to this inedible pepper covered sandwich being served, you never know which customer will get a pepper covered sandwich and immediately assume the worst, or the best in an employee or your business. If management should care to make improvements, I’d just start with reminding everyone that pepper is strong, that copious amounts of pepper make sandwiches straight up inedible, and less is more. That’s not forgetting that I didn’t ask for pepper in the first place and I paid for a sandwich that was supposed to be edible. Treat your employees better! Maybe this was a simple mistake. But just let it be known that being kind and constructive with criticism has ripple effects and it has the potential to make everyone happy. I was still content with the insanely peppery sandwich in the end (my stomach still hurts), but I tend to be forgiving and maybe someone else wouldn’t have been.“

“Amazing breakfast spot that was a random find while in the area. Great service and really cute atmosphere. Kids meals are free with adult purchase & the portions of my son’s teddy bear pancakes were huge! Actually portions of everything is huge. The churro French toast was incredibly delicious and included as a side to my omelette…small upcharge well worth it!! If ever in the area again it will be a must to to revisit!“

“Best chicken sandwich I ever had! The chicken soup was also amazing!“

“I tried the pizzas last night. We had 4 different kinds and they were honestly soooo delicious! Can’t wait for you to open! This is GREAT pizza!!!“

“Tasty Charcuterie boards and salads and sandwiches along with an interesting wine selection.“

“This place was so cute and the food was amazing! We got the chicken satay, Thai fried chicken, crispy basil pork belly and crab fried rice. My favorite was the crispy basil pork belly! It was incredible and flavorful.

I also appreciated the cute decor. It was very charming inside and felt cozy.“

“On the evening of July 5 my wife and I tried Avaspi on Belmont Avenue in Lakeview for the first time. It will not be the last! I love lamb and am quite particular as to how is it prepared. The “lamb delight” menu item was the best lamb I have ever had in a restaurant: tender, succulent, and prepared to perfection. The side salad accompanying it was not your ordinary side salad! My wife and I both enjoyed the Mixed Meze appetizer plate. Each of the five items was quite good but the muhammara was to die for. We ended our meal with tea, baklava and kubralice. The décor and ambience were refreshing and relaxing, and the service was outstanding. The pricing was very reasonable. Please give it a try. We do not think you will be disappointed.“

“This place is amazing! The salads are delicious, nutritious and filling. We look forward to coming here as often as possible and recommending it to every veggie lover out there!!“

“Family friendly restaurant with food choices for everyone but the made fresh pasta was the best part!“

“One of the best local restaurants 🔥🔥“

“Frozen margaritas are inconsistent at most restaurants. My guava peach margarita was the best I have ever had. The staff as incredibly friendly and the beach view is exceptional. Looking forward to tasting their well-constructed menu.“

“Tasty food! Fried calamari was just perfect! & Shrimp tacos were very authentic! Our waitress Ana was so friendly and welcoming . My family and I will be back!“

“Highly recommend! Good food that 3 generations of Desi immigrants approve of, from those born in colonial India, to post partition Pakistanis, to American-Born little ones. Suits all palates.

All food was good but saag paneer in particular was the bomb. So was nihari (authentic!). Elachi chai was great , too. Very clean, down to the bathroom. Kind service.“

“Got The Dogzilla and The Lord Byron burger, both Byron's style. Staff was very nice and quick and the food was great. If you're ever in the area, make a stop here. It's worth it. Awesome place and good food.“

“I went here first time and I was so impressed. Great good. I ordered fish n chips and they brought out malt vinegar even without me asking. We ordered salmon platter. It was phenomenal. Wow. Definitely recommend this place 10/10“

“The food has been great and the service, too! Prices good Generous portions!“

“The bowl customizable add-on options are AMAZING. Everything tasted fresh even though I went in pretty late at night. Plus the bowl is plenty food, you could probably split it into 2 meals! Only complaint is that the chicken I got was slightly dry.“

“the best food in town 😋😋😋“

“Have eaten here several times. The last time I went was in a weekend and I ate the Schnitzel on challah special. It was fantastic! A must try.“

“This place is the best! Everything we’ve tried has been delish! The power tuna salad, the quinoa taco salad, the tuna wrap, the blackened chicken wrap, the Texas wrap, and the cheese cake-all amazing!!!“

“Excellent food .Meat are tender and juicy.Pork belly taste like Philippine liempo.The macaroni salad is pretty good.👍“

“The food was good, but portions were small or less than most places.
The atmosphere was quite simple and plain but comfortable . The place was small and clean.
Service was order and pickup to your table.
Many carry outs while I was there.

Parking: Street.

Wheelchair accessibility: Acceptable.“

“After a game at Wrigley, we decided to take a short walk for dinner and landed at Giordano’s, where they lived up to their longstanding reputation. Our server, Taylor, was the best ever.“

“Excellent Deep Dish Pizza!“

“I love the combination of healthy, quick, and relatively inexpensive that Pockets offers. Everything is whole wheat (pockets, pizzas, calzones) and baked in-house so always super fresh. Combine that with the numerous healthy ingredients and you have a winning formula for busy professionals looking for a nutritious option on the go. Don’t ever change Pockets!!“

“Cool cafe with a bunch of eclectic nicknacks and wall art. I got the goat cheese crostini which comes with a side of roasted tomato relish. It was good but it didn’t blow my socks off. It almost seemed like it was missing just one extra ingredient or garnish to take it to the next level.

I also got the chicken club and it was good. The star of the sandwich was definitely the bread. You can tell this place knows what they’re doing when it comes to making bread.“

“Their lunch specials were great value and absolutely delicious. I got the onigiri special, which was the perfect amount of food for a lunch. My girlfriend got the other lunch special with the katsu, which was well-cooked in a world of too-dry katsu. The Thai tea the meal came with was tasty too“

“I absolutely love this place! Their Crab Rangoon and Pad Thai are amazing. We've dined here multiple times, and the food is consistently delicious with every visit. I also tried their chicken fried rice, which is hands-down the best I’ve ever had.“

“Best dumplings I’ve ever tasted!“

“I had an amazing experience at Shawarma and Grill! The service was absolutely top-notch from start to finish. As soon as I walked in, the staff greeted me with genuine smiles and made me feel welcome right away. They were attentive without being overbearing, and made sure everything was just right throughout my meal.“

“Get the Mediterranean bowl with steak, so delicious. Feels healthy and delicious all in one. The guacamole and chips are addictive. I could eat a bowl of just the hummus and guac.“

“I ordered the gluten free deep dish stuffed pizza and let me tell you, BEST GLUTEN FREE PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD. CRIED TEARS OF JOY BECAUSE IT WAS THAT GOOD. 10/10, CANNOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH.“

“Delicious and reasonable sushi. We order for takeout and it is always freshly prepared.“

“I wanted to give this location props for their lunch on 8/17. Walking in around 1pm, I could tell they had had their butts handed to them and were obviously understaffed. However, in my perspective they were handling the hangry customers very well, were staying calm and the staff that was present seemed to know what they were doing. The only reason for 4 stars is because and (this has happened more than once at this location) rather than suggesting I try my Pesto Cavatappi with pork, they tell me it comes with pork, which is not true. There is an additional charge for any meat on this bowl.“

“Went there for the first time with my kids, and we were so impressed with everything! Great service that was kind, helpful, and truly welcoming. Fantastic food (we had it all: tacos, ramen, burger, cake). Excited to make this one a regular stop, especially with their adorable patio!“

“this is one of the best Mediterranean food I have ever ate I would definitely come back“

“Catered from Pita Express this past weekend for my daughter’s high school graduation party. What can I say but WOW!!!!! Everything was perfect from beginning to end. It was a last minute event and I can not thank the owner enough as he came to the rescue with top notch service and catering. He was so accommodating as he was able to cater our party of 100 people in a matter of days. He was super helpful in creating a menu that would please all ages. Presentation was so appealing and portions were so generous. More importantly- flavor and preparation was outstanding! Kabobs were so tender and juicy and Shawerma meat so well seasoned. My favorite were his sauces- the garlic, tahini, and especially the spicy hot sauce with a hint of chipotle and lime was such a nice addition to any meal. I wish he would have left business cards to hand out because everyone was soooooooo impressed and just wanted to know where the catering was from. I would use Pita Express again and again without hesitation! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PITA EXPRESS FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!“

“amazing staff, incredible food, and prices are great. definitely better than your local pizza place, check them out“

“My family and I love this place. You can’t go wrong with anything you order. Great service and family atmosphere too.“

“Best Chicago deep dish pizza.“

“I love this place. Great little family Mexican restaurant that specializes in grilled chicken. Every now and again a small portion of the chicken is a little dry, but that's usually when I'm picking up later in the day and sometimes I wish for a little more salt in the salsa but I'm not docking any points though because I don't need more salt, my dog loves any bits of dry chicken I've run into, and I love their carne asada burritos and their breakfast specials.“

“Despite word-of-mouth praises about the restaurant, my friends and I had a pretty disappointing experience at Breakfast House last Sunday. My girlfriend ordered the challah french toast, and the server was confused on which one she wanted since there are a few options. She clarified which one she wanted, and the server seemed to have gotten it. However, once we finally got the food, it was incorrect. Our server took about 15 minutes before checking on us after we received our food, and sent back the incorrect order. All in all, it maybe took 40 minutes between ordering the french toast and finally receiving the correct order (it should've been 20 minutes, tops).

On the bright side, while we were told it'd be a 20 minute wait for a table, we only had to wait around 10 minutes. The food and coffee were also pretty good, but the poor service put a sour taste in our mouths.

EDIT: Breakfast House kindly offered compensation for our experience and assured us that our next visit would be better. We look forward to trying again!“

“I just had a dish delivered to me to try out. Wow! This is amazing! Delivered to my home. The staff is so friendly and so informative. Delicious healthy choice Veggie Almondine was the best I have ever had. So convenient too. I can’t wait to try their other dishes. New Year, New Resolutions, healthy choices. Thank you Parkside Meal Prep!!!“

“I recently dined at Farm Bar Ravenswood and was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was top notch. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel welcome and ensuring everything went smoothly throughout the meal.

The food was excellent, and it was clear that a great deal of care goes into both the menu and the overall dining experience. Combined with the warm atmosphere and outstanding hospitality, the restaurant delivered a truly memorable meal. Farm Bar Ravenswood exceeded expectations in every way, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and exemplary service.“

“Really great place down from the Aragon Ballroom. Great food & workers 11119/1/2024“

“Been coming here for years. Even though I moved out of neighborhood to Des Plaines, I still come here. Everything is awesome! 👍👍 two thumbs up!“

“Delicious, fresh, reasonably priced. The best out of all home delivery prepared food options out there. Have great healthy options and more indulgent options like steak fajitas and burgers. Yum!“

“I will drive across the state for the fries with garlic aioli. Yummy!!“

“So excited to finally have a good spot in this corner! Great options to choose from, the Fire Cracker and BBQ Bandit had fantastic fresh toppings. Chicken Breast substitute was huge, and so was the Avacado Taco. Churros were absolutely decadent!“