50 Best American Restaurants near Clarendon Hills

“One of our family favorite places to go. The food is always wonderful! Wait staff always kind and considerate and we love the atmosphere there. If you haven't tried the burgers you are missing out. I can never finish one and they make great left overs. Keep up with great job Country House!“

“The meal here was pretty good and our server, Lucas, was a notch next to perfection. He helped with questions we all had. He made sure our drinks never got low, and all with a great attitude.The foods we're all good for the most part, just salt on fries was way too much. Our friends enjoyed their meals. My burger was a bit short of the mark, as they could not make it how I wanted it done. We might go back for another take of the menu.The desserts were delicious and topped off the meal.Parking: Stay away from the pigs in a blanket, as just smoked sausage wrapped in crust, but greasy sausage.“

“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.“

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“Tony’s pulls no punches when it comes to late night or early morning dining. I’ve never seen such a variety of options from a 24hr restaurant which makes it the clear choice as they have little something for everyone. This is where I’d put a photo of one of my meals…but I ate it too fast to get the chance.“

“Barrel Vine exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the staff, setting the tone for a fantastic evening. The menu offered a delightful array of dishes, each a culinary masterpiece. Every bite was a symphony of flavors, showcasing the chef's skill and creativity. The service was impeccable..our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and ensured that every aspect of our dining experience was perfect. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it the ideal setting for a memorable meal. I left Barrel Vine feeling not just satisfied, but truly impressed. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience. Five stars all the way!“

“Our server Anna was perfect. The ahi tuna salad that I ordered had a generous amount of tuna and very wonderful avocado slices, along with lots of other ingredients. The three people with me loved their choices also, especially the Neat burger with an egg on it. We shared carrot cake with caramel and a lot of nuts and the huge piece was more than enough for three over-eaters. This is place to pop into for a casual, delicious meal.“

“I went today…I did not get the name of the person who attended us. I believe he is the owner, he is very nice and welcoming. The chefs are kind with good vibes too. Overall Good vibes. The chicken is not dry, and the friendly fire fries are very well served and delicious. I know a lot of food places get promoted in the city, but I am happy to know that there is a good chicken place here in Forest Park, IL. The food is well priced, and not expensive. To anyone who wants a delicious chicken sandwich and amazing fries please go here. - Ramiro“

“Italian beef egg rolls! Delish.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Food was hot and delicious. Manager attentive. Great service.“

“Great theater, orchestra and talented cast, singing and dancing. The actresses including the burlesque dance scenes were perfectly cast. Couldn't relate to the story line of this play (guys and dolls) well enough to recommend it, but would love to see the actors in another play to showcase their substantial talents.And hope drury can pick more timely subject matter.“

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

“So I visited this place at least three times with a carry out order and customer service was awesome first time. Second I decided to go due to the good food and definitely the customer service, again awesome. Third, I enjoyed my food as always with recommendations from the young lady ( forgot her name). All three times I was either on crutches or knee brace. They were so sweet they helped me with my food to car an even told me to pull up to place and they’ll have my order ready for me! They were very nice to help me and for that I’m grateful. They went above and beyond. They made sure I was taken care of. So I brought my daughter there and she agree with the great customer service. Thank you guy so much. We will see you guys soon.“

“It was a great experience! We haven’t ordered from Rosati’s in a long time and it hit the spot and the kids loved the breadsticks!! We’ll be back again soon! Thank you!Kid-friendliness: The Rosati’s Breadsticks were different than the normal style breadsticks and the kids liked that they were bite sized.“

“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.“

“Good food and great atmosphere“

“Fresh ground burgers, who else is doing that? Fries are good and the place is just the right amount off the beat'n path. Might as well have a beer since you're at a bar. I only came to yelp to find out the hours, hoping for an early lunch. And of course it said please review this place. Which I did: and afterwards, I decided to read the one star reviews. Those reviews are based on whiny, complaining Karen's and Ken's. Trust me, go get a burger.“

“Always enjoy your place ! Our go to when visiting our children and grandchildren in Lemont ! Food is always great and the service is top notch and super friendly! We don’t even consider stopping anywhere else because I would end up there getting my fav meatloaf dinner for the ride home anyway ?❤️❤️❤️Kid-friendliness: They treat my granddaughter like the the princess she is and they call you by name“

“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.“

“That was the best salmon I've had in a very long time. Cooked perfectly with a delicious honey mustard sauce, sitting on a bed of farro. I could eat that daily. Loved both the crab beignets and the cauliflower apps. The accompanying sauce to the cauliflower had very flavorful fresh dill. Loved it. Enjoyed the Strawberry Fields cocktail, but the Hot Blooded didn't knock my socks off. There are plenty of drinks to try next time though. With excellent food and service, plus a chill atmosphere, there will definitely be a next time.“

“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 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 ♥️?“

“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.“

“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!“

“enjoyed a delicious meal and caught a fabulous show by brooklyn charmers -- excellent space for live music. FAIR WARNING: there is a small room to the left of the front door from which you cannot see the band (there are video monitors though), so call ahead to make your reservation and ensure you are seated in the main room if you want to see the band.“

“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“

“Its a great restaurant, been here many of times, upon my last visit our waitress was an older white woman with bleached blond hair! She was mad because the customers were done eating but hadn't gotten up from the table! Complaining about she's tired and ready to go home. I thought it was unprofessional! And!!!!! She didn't even get our order correct. I enjoy the restaurant, but I definitely don't want her to serve me anymore!“

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

“Fine folks - Good staff workers that take photographs as well“

“Loved everything about my dinner here. Ingredients were fresh and tasty. Love the variety on the menu. Staff were super friendly. Decor and atmosphere cheery and relaxed. Check it out soon - you will not regret it!“

“Taylor is the nicest bar tender look for the cute chick with the pig tails. Ashley is the manager and she will make you feel like ur at home drinking with ur buddy's in the garage bar louie bolingbrook is ur home away from home!“

“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.“

“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.?????????????????⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Everything about Topaz was delightful when we celebrated our friend's birthday there. The cocktails were great and the wine list always has old favorites as well as new things to try. The Hummus and Focaccia were excellent starters. Sliders, Steak Frites, and Whitefish were all delicious. Flourless chocolate cake and cappuccino topped off the celebration. We even tried a new dish that consisted of delicious link style sausage with pita and a red pepper sauce that will definitely become a go to appetizer for us. Absolutely could not be better. Thank you, Topaz!“

“I just found this place and I love it. Excellent food and the prices are very reasonable.For SURE check em out. And hey, Willow springs family restaurant keep doing what you're doing cus we need more places like you and less places like McPoison.“

“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.“

“Golden Basket Breakfast Club is our go-to breakfast spot. The atmosphere is bright and welcoming. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The food never disappoints. I'm often surprised by how quickly the food is served. I love their pancakes, biscuits and Gravy and any of the omletes or skillets. They also have a wonderful lunch menu. I just ate there this morning and I already can't wait to go back!“

“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.“

“Double bacon cheeseburger, onion rings and jalapeno poppers. After a long day at work Eagle delivers!“

“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.“

“The host cashier at the door is very nice and very inviting!! I've had one waiter & two other waitresses since I've been coming there and they're all awesome!!! I do not think I've ever had one bad experience and I've been going there for a while for 3 months.. keep up the awesome work you guys are out doing there!!“

“Wonderful local breakfast and lunch joint. Fabulous service, many breakfast and lunch options, generous portions (e.g. thick omelette takes up half the plate, freshly grated hash browns take-up the other half, plus a bread option: toast, pancakes, English muffin, etc.). Daily specials include some classic as well as creative options (apples in an omelette? Crazy. Crazy delicious).“

“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.“

“Been going for many years and every time has been consistently great, food always cooked as asked and very good steaks. Alternatives are also good and waitstaff has always been really good at suggesting other options and explaining well. Will definitely keep coming back!“

“Food is fantastic with great portions. Get you some good food here.“

“This is a really cool place for sure. The atmosphere is fun, the staff was nice both times we were there and they have karaoke every Friday. My gf and I were there the Friday of St Patrick's weekend and it was packed! I had a corned beef sandwich and it was very good. The corned beef basically just melted in my mouth, so good. We were there for my girlfriends birthday weekend so there was a group of us and she ordered a pizza to share with everyone and I'm not gonna lie, but it wasn't the best I've ever had. To be clear, I will definitely be back and if you're in the area, you have plenty of places to go for pizza. Definitely check this place out and if you come on a Friday, just know that karaoke starts around 930.Parking: The parking lot is pretty small, if it's busy the lot will most definitely be full.“

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