50 Best American Restaurants near Wood Dale

“Great place, pleasant environment, when considering that the management & wait staff have been there for up to 30 years with siblings following you got to consider it a great place and they've been doing it right.Parking: Wide openKid-friendliness: Move tables for large group“

“Awesome food. I was told that this place had phenomenal food and I was not disappointed. The food was awesome. Burgers i highly Recommend but what made it better was the service and atmosphere. Diana was one of the best host ive had the blessings to have serve us. All the tvs playing sports inculding college wrestling. Not many sport bars have on wrestling. Thank you for the great time woodys“

“I dined here for the first time tonight and had a bartender named Kerry serve me. Kerry was a beautiful perfect princess and the most wonderful angel that ever lived. I had the sliders with chipotle ranch dipping sauce and several beers. It was a truly perfect experience. Kerry should be given a raise and receive lots and lots of unending praise. Thank you TWood!“

“Our first time ever dining at this restaurant close to our family. Loved this place the food was great and the service was exceptional. We definitely want to come back on some night they have karaoke?!Parking: No problem in afternoon. Lot could fill up on music nights“

“My friend brought me here couple of years ago. The food is great. Ive tried their gyros, philly cheese steak, italian sausage, cornbeef and they are good. I like their fries. Its thick and crispy. I believe this place has been running for a while. It needs come upgrade. Would come back again.“

“My inaugural visit to this establishment instantly catapulted it to the top of my favorites list! The interior décor is simply spectacular—a captivating blend of vintage and modern styles that exude charm at every turn.We indulged in a variety of dishes to share, including octopus, flatbread, and scallops (photos attached), all of which left us thoroughly impressed. Each bite was a symphony of flavors, leaving us craving more.The atmosphere was equally delightful, with just the right balance of music—neither too loud nor too quiet, setting the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience.In summary, this place is truly wonderful, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone in search of a culinary adventure paired with stunning views.“

“The coleslaw salad was a refreshing palate cleanser that perfectly complemented the hearty dishes at Fry Chicken 'N Fries. Crisp and tangy, it provided a welcome contrast to the rich flavors of the main course, leaving me feeling invigorated and satisfied.“

“Very good seasonal food. Had great shrimp and grits. Went on mothers day and food was still coming out on time with a fully packed house. A little noisy and a lack of available parking, but probably due to holiday. Would definitely go again; cute three dollar desserts were a fun ending.Dietary restrictions: Gf menu available.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu“

“I am 38, first time ever going here, was amazing. Went with my gf, my little brother and a group of friends. It was on Monday (Memorial Day 2024-4pm show), smaller crowd and at first, it was dead quiet so I just got up and began and started yelling for our knight (yellow/red) and then the crowd just became louder around the stadium. But yellow/red won! It was an awesome experience. Good food, friendly people and good stuff. Came away with some souvenirs, but you WILL pay, however, it was all worth it. Will be back in the future sometime soonish.“

“First off, the service was excellent. Michael did an amazing job. He knew the menu from front to back. He spoke loud enough so everyone at the table could here him even in a noisy, crowded restaurant. He deserves a big shout out! The food came out quickly and was presented in a very nice manner, congrats to the food runners. The food was absolutely delicious, congrats to the kitchen staff. Over all it was a great Mothers Day choice and we will certainly be back and not just for a special occasion.“

“Always top notch. Never had a bad meal or service yet.“

“Italian beef egg rolls! Delish.“

“Outstanding food. Phenomenal service. Adelle's is my go to!“

“This is an absolutely spectacular spot to stop. Quick service, terrific food and incredibly great prices. I wanted to get myself an italian beef while I was here in Chicago and Frannies helped me accomplish that goal in the best way possible. Thank you for the terrific experience and I will certainly be back.“

“Food was amazing! Server gave us recommendations and they were stellar. I had a mocktail, my husband had one of the whiskey cocktails and both were awesome. We shared the hot chicken baos (amazing), I had a salmon salad, my husband had the maize and mash burger with Mac n cheese, and we had broccolini on the side. Everything was delicious. Hidden gem!“

“I've been here about 3 times now, and every time has been a great experience. Fast, accurate, and polite service. They have a pretty extensive menu, so you're sure to find something that's going to please your appetite. And the food is simply good. Doesn't matter if you get breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Everything I've had so far was darn good. I'm going to make sure Mr. A's stays on my normal lunch/brunch rotation.“

“Nice center for small trade shows or conferences. The theater space is also nice, and seems to host a good variety of musicals and plays.The onsite conference catering was fantastic!All staff I encountered seemed to be friendly and courteous.“

“I believe the bartenders name was Lauren (long blonde hair), and she was fantastic. Great recommendations, never a wait to request something and very sweet.Another girl with cute shorter red brown hair ran us our food, checked in with us and was super friendly. She may have been a manager? All staff i met were great, no wait time for the bar, excellent food, wonderful drinks.Thanks for a great time!“

“there is a fantastic rock and roll brunch menu. the service is excellent. and I can highly recommend the Long Island Iced Teas.“

“Recently found Mary's thanks to my sister & Brother in-law and I love it! Only been there 2x but both times the food has been great!, I had the same server and she was very attentive and friendly, but not "annoyingly" attentive. Haven't had to wait more than 10.15vminutes for food, but I was also there during slow periods both times. The interior is ...Fun! And colorful!, BTW, the Jalapeno Bacon is awesome!“

“Been only for breakfast but always excellent. Great service and good food. What more could you ask for. And good prices too!“

“Stopped by for the first time. Had the meatloaf sandwich with mashed potatoes and they both were delicious.My daughter had the Mac n cheese and it was kind of bland but she's 6 so she still ate it.Other than that the waiter was awesome and the price for 2 meals was very reasonable!Will be going back.“

“Amazingly delicious food and drinks! Our waiter, Colin, is the best and the added bonus is that he looks like Adam Ruzek (Patrick Flueger) on Chicago PD.“

“Ube pancake with coconut flakes was tasty. Everything I got to try there tasted good however the price point is high for the food portion. The atmosphere and vibe are great and the service is very attentive. I paid thinking we were paying for the cost of the vibe. A nice place to go for special occasions but probably not for regular occasions.Parking: I parked at Wheaton’s public parking which is a few blocks of walk away“

“Fantastic hot dogs and beef, always a phenomenal experience….“

“We LOVE this restaurant, and will always come back for a fun/delicious night out, but we always seem to have something missing or incorrect with our order. The servers are very nice/accommodating, but it would be preferable to have our orders come out correctly the first time.“

“I cannot visit Oakbrook without visiting Simon's ?Oh my goodness I just love this place. I am from Detroit and this is definitely one of my favorite spots to dine at, the owner and the staff are so friendly Thank you so much for keeping things the same year after year absolutely wonderful ♥️?“

“I love Lola's Diner! The price of the food is absolutely amazing especially for how huge the portions are. The food always tasted great as well. There are also a bunch of options and they're very open to supplementing foods. The diner itself looks super cute, it has a retro old diner look to it with teal booths and chairs, just a nice environment overall. The service is great, the waiters and waitresses are always kind and quick, especially Jose! The food also doesn't take a long time to come out even when every table is full and they're super busy!“

“The food and drinks were amazing but the service was even better. Our server Nicole made amazing recommendations, all of which we went with and had a great time. We recently moved to the area and will be making this one of our frequent spots because of her amazing service. Get this girl a raise, her level of hospitality was unreal.“

“Had the best filet mignon of my life, cooked to perfection! Our table of 8 ordered 6 sides to share. All were very good, except for the mashed potatoes which clumped together. Service was outstanding, including the valet parkers. Also had a good selection of bourbon.“

“Can't say enough about this place. I have been coming to Uncle Bill's since 2007. Mostly it was lunch and my favorite rib-eye stake sandwich at the time. I came back to this place after 14 years of being out of the country. It is still the same family atmosphere, great food and a friendly service. Uncle Bill and Tim - very friendly and approachable, as always. When you come regularly you start to see familiar faces. They have long-time customers dining there. Great place for family breakfast, lunch and dinners. Tim, great seeing you after all these years!“

“The food is good but the only problem I have is being charged extra and not told nothing about til I looked on my receipt. They charge me 25 cents because my oder was for take then she told me it's usually 65 cents as if I got some deal. When taking someone order that should be told off top. And this is my third time purchasing food and the other 2 times u was never charged a take out fee. So I will not be going back because I refuse to already spending money there and be charged cause I'm not sitting in and not even being told of this charged hell no.“

“Haven't been to a Dennys in forever. No it's not fancy dining, but for what it is (sign said America's Diner), it was excellent. Menu is revamped with upgrades that looked good going by the table. My breakfast was really good. Prices are reasonable, food and service better than expected from the "old" Dennys of years ago.I will be returning soon for a lunch or dinner.“

“The place is not a restaurant or diner is a HOME! This place was great in service, quality food, and caring every step of the way. It was my 1st time of many. Definitely, the place where I will celebrate my Mother's Day! Thank you all who work in this Home food.Parking: Always a spot to park!“

“The best chicken around. Highly recommend trying it. The flavors are amazing.“

“Hands down best crepe place to go! Favorite is Hail Caesar & it never disappoints. My sister drives 6 hours to see me and this is always her #1 place to eat in the entire area! Service is also always polite & timely.“

“I literally had the best pancakes I’ve ever had“

“I have been in this restaurant for more than 4 times. I highly recommend it. There are a lot of parking. Once you come in; you are greeted with a warm greeting and and enthusiastic smule by the host or owner. The servers are very accommodating , friendly and helpful. They check on their customers for whatever they need until your meal is done. The busboys are hardworking and any requests will be granted right away. The food/dishes are cooked just the way you requests. Their steaks and eggs are up to par. The prices are decently priced. For what they serve you, good amounts of food. Well worth it. Freshness and presentations of foods are stupendous! Never did I have any complaints the way the place is ran. Very clean. Wide open. Eventhough i live far. I kept going back and i know when i leave, my tummy is full, content and some take home left overs. Check their menu. Check the big breakfast meal. You can't go wrong with their reasonable prices. Thank you so much, Elena and Miguel. Who still recognized me after all these months. Great customer service!! Clean kitchens and toilets too! That's how one can tell how the place is well taken cared-,of.“

“We waited too long before trying for the first time! Really delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. It felt like we were being served by family in their own home. Fantastic price-to-value. Some great local history on the walls, too. Definitely will return.“

“Great hospitality and wonderful food, especially for people who have celiac disease. Many delicious options! I had the gluten free signature cheeseburger, fries, firecracker shrimp and mac-n- cheese!! All so good! Hates off to the chef for caring so much about his food! It shows!!❤️Dietary restrictions: Celiac/Gluten Free.“

“I absolutely love More Brewing! This location is awesome. Always excellent service and good vibes. I prefer to sit at the bar and we're always treated very well by the staff. I'm in love with their beers! There isn't a beer I tried that I haven't liked. Then again, I'm not picky when it comes to good beer. I really enjoy fruity sours and they have some incredibly good ones. Their variety of beers in general makes coming here worth it every time. Their beer flights are reasonable and the way to go. You get 4 beers in 5oz glasses and they'll have you feeling pretty good. Their food is way better than I expected. First time I came here with a friend, we were both happy with the menu options and food quality. Better than the food menu at Bartlett (never been to their Huntley location). We both ordered the quesabirria tacos and they were delicious!! Tonight, I came here with my boyfriend and ordered the pork belly tacos. They were really good. Had some of their fries too and they're crunchy and perfect. I look forward to returning again and again. I plan on buying some of their 4 packs of beer next time as well.“

“My wife and I cannot say more good things about Ground Level 105, from top to bottom and inside out. We have been going there for about 3 years now, and I can say with 100% honesty, no other place treats us better and like family more than the staff there. The staff is always so genuinely happy to see us, remembers our milestones (we just had twins and the staff have gone above and beyond to be accommodating in ways we’ve never experienced before) and always make us feel special.And that doesn’t even cover the amazing food and service they provide every time we’ve gone. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is always on point. My only complaint is that we can’t go every night :)Sincerely, thank you Patti, Nomi, and all others that have routinely made our experiences there nothing short of amazing every time!- DM & NM“

“Veronica was great. Very prompt with her service and courteous along the way. I would come again“

“They feed you pretty good here and pretty much you could probably split up one meal if a parent with your child. If not then you will have leftovers for lunch or dinner later.Please tip the servers as they really do work hard and are on with refills, condiments, and whatever else before you even ask.Bathroom is a little tight and small but at least clean.Dietary restrictions: They have gluten-free pancakes and also sugar-free syrup.“

“This is one place I have to say anything you get you cam’t go wrong. I haven’t had one thing that I didn’t enjoy so yummy ,The services is excellent. The food is excellent You won’t regret it ?️ that chicken on pita at double cheeseburger outstanding.?????????????????⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Located in the Rose Hotel, same proximity as Dave and Buster’s and Trulucks. If the parking is full, just park in the huge parking lot across the street by Dave and Buster’s. When you walk into the hotel, the Thorn restaurant is to your right. The vibe is semi classy and intimate. It can also be a casual place to hang out, eat, and watch tv. Service was fantastic, they really take care of you over here. Prices are reasonable given the atmosphere. I had shrimp tacos, hemp hummus, and the Westcoast smasher burger. Pro tip: when you check in on Yelp, you get the hemp hummus for free. It was big enough to share with two other people.-shrimp tacos 5 - these are good sized tacos. Easily shareable. The shrimp pieces were fresh and juicy. Shells were soft. Avocado pieces were large chunks. The corn tortilla chips were crunchy and did not break easily.-hemp hummus 5 - fresh ingredients and warm naan. Very light appetizer.-Westcoast smasher 5 - ordered it medium and it came out perfect. It’s a very clean burger. Your hands don’t get oily or greasy. Meat practically melts in every bite. Special sauce amplifies the flavor. French fries were crispy and they’re on the thinner side. Well seasoned.“

“I have been to Ditka's a few times it's very good The wait staff is wonderful attentive conversational. Each time I have been there it has been on mother's Day so being that it's a holiday they are busier and reservations are required.“

“Bubbys hotdogs are fantastic and his fries are also very good skins on the fries, I went there for lunch today with my daughter, he gave me and my daughter a free hug, bubbys gives out free hugs, what a guy,he will give you one if u need one.“

“great service and great food“

“Went there to see a band that a couple of people I knew are in. Enjoyed them.There were a lot of us - putting space at a premium. The food and drinks were good and reasonably priced. Because of the crowd, service was a bit slow but still capable.“