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A photo of Juniper restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(164)
$$$$
• American • Highwood
Booked 90 times today
Dining at Juniper was delightful- in every way! We never felt rushed, nor did we wait to be taken care of. Service timing was just right (thank you Jordan!) and the food was delicious, fresh. We loved the ambience. This place is a gem!
A photo of avec Highwood restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(47)
$$$$
• American • Highwood
Booked 127 times today
Lovely dinner with friends last night. So excited that Avec has come to the suburbs. Nice ambience, wonderful food and outstanding service across the board. The entire staff from beginning to end were enthusiastic, helpful and so kind. They truly exited to be up north. Bravo!!!
A photo of The Barn Steakhouse - Highland Park restaurant
4.5
Awesome(203)
$$$$
• American • Highland Park
Booked 16 times today
We were so impressed after our first visit. Service was friendly and professional, the design and ambience of this relatively new restaurant was excellent -our steaks were served perfectly with a smashed potato and red wine reduction - we added the creamed spinach. We have dined at many of the “so called” downtown favoured steakhouses and would place this above many of them. Those that may not know this is part of a small group of three restaurant themes owned and operated by Arnie Morton’s daughter -kudos to honouring aspects of your father’s tradition of excellence. The separate speakeasy was a great way to have desert and a nightcap will definitely return
A photo of Oaken Bistro + Bar restaurant
4.3
Awesome(310)
$$$$
• American • Lake Forest
Booked 8 times today
Good food in a casual atmosphere and very quiet the night we were there. Loved the burgers and sandwiches.
A photo of Field House Kitchen + Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(321)
$$$$
• American • Deerfield
Booked 53 times today
Had a ladie’s dinner- everyone enjoyed their food-,waiter was great - recognized that we wanted to take our time. Lovely evening !!
A photo of Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Vernon Hills restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2325)
$$$$
• American • Vernon Hills
Booked 76 times today
Went there for my wife’s birthday. It could not have been a better experience. We had 2 outstanding waiters (1 was in training) who were both cordial and attentive. Service was outstanding. I had the pork chop and my wife had the Filet. Both were excellent. The salads were large enough to be a meal in themselves. Good wine list. We contacted friends and let them know how wonderful everything was. They made the night special.
A photo of Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Vernon Hills restaurant
4.3
Awesome(306)
$$$$
• American • Vernon Hills
Booked 35 times today
Outstanding service and excellent food. Especiallly loved sitting on the enclosed patio with a fireplace - very cozy, romantic and an overall wonderful experience!
A photo of Wildfire - Lincolnshire restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10660)
$$$$
• American • Lincolnshire
Booked 120 times today
Always good. We had our standard chopped salad. Would recommend
A photo of Bluegrass restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2897)
$$$$
• American • Highland Park
Booked 27 times today
Absolutely outstanding as always. Great food and service!
A photo of The Henry - Wilmette Plaza Del Lago restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(392)
$$$$
• American • Wilmette
Booked 143 times today
Everything was Wonderful! Food service-EVERYTHING!!!

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  • Ruthie
    New York City •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Lovely dinner with friends last night. So excited that Avec has come to the suburbs. Nice ambience, wonderful food and outstanding service across the board. The entire staff from beginning to end were enthusiastic, helpful and so kind. They truly exited to be up north. Bravo!!!
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    avec Highwood$$$$• Mediterranean• Highwood
    •
    4.7
  • KatherineGold
    Chicago / Illinois •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Dining at Juniper was delightful- in every way! We never felt rushed, nor did we wait to be taken care of. Service timing was just right (thank you Jordan!) and the food was delicious, fresh. We loved the ambience. This place is a gem!
    More info
    Juniper$$$$• American• Highwood
    •
    4.8
  • weinsteinGold
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Had a ladie’s dinner- everyone enjoyed their food-,waiter was great - recognized that we wanted to take our time. Lovely evening !!
    More info
    Field House Kitchen + Bar$$$$• American• Deerfield
    •
    4.7
  • robertGold
    Chicago / Illinois •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We were so impressed after our first visit. Service was friendly and professional, the design and ambience of this relatively new restaurant was excellent -our steaks were served perfectly with a smashed potato and red wine reduction - we added the creamed spinach. We have dined at many of the “so called” downtown favoured steakhouses and would place this above many of them. Those that may not know this is part of a small group of three restaurant themes owned and operated by Arnie Morton’s daughter -kudos to honouring aspects of your father’s tradition of excellence. The separate speakeasy was a great way to have desert and a nightcap will definitely return
    More info
    The Barn Steakhouse - Highland Park$$$$• Steakhouse• Highland Park
    •
    4.5
  • LaurenGold
    Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Good food in a casual atmosphere and very quiet the night we were there. Loved the burgers and sandwiches.
    More info
    Oaken Bistro + Bar$$$$• American• Lake Forest
    •
    4.3
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