Restaurants in Des Plaines

“Excellent food and ambiance, The brick chicken is my favorite. Our friends who have lived throughout the country said the pork chop is the best they ever had”

“I cannot emphasize enough how fresh the food is here. I was very impressed with the freshness, the food quality, and the taste. This should be a five star restaurant across the board. It’s a very casual atmosphere, but the food is top-notch.”

“Great selection, reasonable pricing, amazing customer service. Highly recommend.”

“Was looking forward to a great steak after a long day of traveling only to be turned away because we didn't have proof of vaccine cards with us!! What a joke! Will never return to this establishment!”

“I really recommend this grilled chicken n bacon salad ! The best !”

“Overall it was nice, they did keep messing up our order and not bringing our stuff, and when I went to pay the cc wasn't working, but I feel like these are all problems that will be fixed in time, overall a fun place that O would like to try again once it's better established”

“One of the best Korean restaurants in the suburbs. Everything was delicious, the meats were very tender and marinated well and also, they serve this salad that is one of the best salads I’ve ever had. I don’t know what kind of dressing they put but it’s delicious!”

“First time diner. Very good food. Will go again.”

“Love the place! I used to go there every weekend last year.

Stopped because of the baking smoke. Just want the owners to look into that hence giving 4 stars.”

“Had dinner at Giacomo's for the first time last weekend. Our server, Alex, was outstanding. He walked us through the menu, made recommendations on the entree selections and was very attentive throughout our dinner. Alex was passionate about assuring our first experience went well. Alex, mission accomplished! Our dinner was delicious and your service was impeccable! Thank you!”

“I went there to celebrate my sisters birthday. Child friendly. Generous helpings of delicious food in the Hawaiian dance performance package.The dancers were fun, educational, and interactive. Good drinks. Interesting and tasty appetizers (extra from the dining package). Very friendly people with luscious and immersive decoration in a very unassuming strip mall”

“My neighborhood meeting place. Great food, drinks, people, and atmosphere”

“best thin crust pizza any where.big complaint.ordered potato skins.would never do that again.very little bacon on them and no chopped green onion.if you can't do it right don't do it at all”

“This place is sooo good! Definitely go for the happy hour! I got 3 rolls for $15 (I thought you had to get 3 for the deal, you don't 😂 I still ate them all though lol) and it was huge portions! My husband got the bulgogi bento box and it was also a huge portion. Great food and the staff were super nice too!”

“One of the best places in town. We tried beef haleem. Its taste was 10/10. Due to our good experience of eating haleem. we also ordered beef nihari for home to eat for next day. It was very delicious. I highly recommend this place.”

“First time I went was tonight and it was magnifico. Excellent service not too busy and cozy. Great food. I will definitely get back and have another meal there really recommended.”

“This sushi spot is absolutely great! Service was friendly, fast, and attentive! We came here for a late dinner. We had the Deep Fried Oyster, Shrimp Shumai, Salmon Ikura, Crispy Rice Tuna, and Red Dragon. Everything came out fresh! No photos taken ✌🏼bc we were hungry! We will definitely be back!”

“👍 great place. Stop by and make some friends”

“This is one of the best family-run restaurants in Des Plaines. Sunrise Grill has been serving the community for 18 years, and you can taste the experience in every dish. Chef Jose cooks with passion, and Sylvia’s hospitality is unmatched. Ask the staff for their recommendations—they’ve never steered me wrong!”

“I just love it,you need to visit and experience by yourself... never disappointed 😉☺️😋”

“Great vibe! Sat outside.”

“Mian Restaurant serves delicious, authentic food with rich flavors and fresh ingredients. The noodles are especially good — perfectly cooked with great texture. The service is friendly and fairly quick, and the restaurant has a clean, modern feel. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Overall, a great place to enjoy a comforting, flavorful meal — just a few small improvements could make it perfect.”

“It’s a nice place all the way around. I’ve been to several concerts. I think the balcony is the best place to sit.”

“Just moved here to des plaines and cannot be more appreciative of any bar, this one by far is my favorite, the ppl, the drinks the food, and the exquisite service.. there is nothing ‘at 7 bar’ doesn’t give to their customers! Michelle is amazing and does her job as if she is two people, idk how, but she makes it happen!”

“Delicious and great service! We had the halal deep dish, crispy wings, tiramisu and chocolate cakes. Best decision”

“Expensive, but it's an Airport. Food was good. Service was great. Barman gave great service and was always busy doing something. Not just playing on his phone.”

“ayer 29 de agosto andavamos buscando que cenar y de casualidad llegamos a isla dorada coco relleno con una michelada de modelo estuvo al 💯..del uno al 10 yo lo recomiendo al 10”

“The drinks were great the food was ok”

“First , the smoke and aroma comin’ out the roof exhaust pipes . Lol 😛 Known for their hamburgers , dogs , apparently everything else on their menu is good . Being a member of Chicago Italian Beefs fB page , I just HAD to try theirs . Pretty darn good ! 9.0/10 Sweet n hot , dipped , nice crinkly fries 🍟 comin’ for da ride , and a tamale 🫔 to wash it down . Nice job guys at the PP in Des Plaines !!!”

“If you’re looking for authentic ramen and exceptional service, Chicago Ramen is the place! Ty and his staff go above and beyond to make every guest feel special. The Tsukemen was unbelievably good — rich, savory, and perfectly balanced. I can’t wait to come back and try more items. Thank you, Ty, for making this such a great neighborhood gem!”

“Best boba I’ve ever had, amazing!!!”

“Delicious, big portions, great service.”

“Great food at affordable prices with friendly service.”

“Fresh food and desserts Great service, definitely recommend it”

“It’s such a fantastic ice cream place. Ice cream made with natural, flavorful ingredients- it can be a wonderful, healthy treat for you and your children. They use high-quality, real ingredients. It's hard to find such a place these days. We definitely recommend the Marciano ice cream shop.I’m glad we stumbled upon it while searching for an ice cream shop in the area — it turned out to be the best find. If you’re a fan of ice cream, you’ll definitely want to come back after trying it! Support local quality business!!!”

“30 yr customer, will never see me again, ordered soup of the day chicken with a large pasta noodle, did not care for it at all, 75% broth in large container, expressed my disappointment to Kathy, did not offer apology or to make it right,”

“This is one of the best family-run restaurants in Des Plaines. Sunrise Grill has been serving the community for 18 years, and you can taste the experience in every dish. Chef Jose cooks with passion, and Sylvia’s hospitality is unmatched. Ask the staff for their recommendations—they’ve never steered me wrong!”

“OMG obsessed! The pizza is so delicious. I always thought chicken on pizza was gross until trying the Tikka Chicken one from here. NOW I have changed my mind. It has a good kick btw, loved it. The pizza crust was so yummy! The masala potatoes were so good, they also had a kick.
Upon arriving, I was thrown off because it's a liquor store, I saw the pizza sign but no door, so you enter the liquor store & there it is, in the back on the left. The liquor store is very nice btw
Great friendly service & there is some seating to eat there. I wonder if you can have a beer while eating there? lol
Can't wait to come back and reorder the same thing I got.”

“This is a fantastic place to get breakfast whenever you are heading to work on weekday rush hour!”

“Best sourdough in Illinois! Great service and a comfortable environment.”

“Excellent food with big portions with the best service. Very friendly and clean. I posted some pictures of what we ate. Thanks again.”

“Last week I was on my way to take my son for a haircut and decided to stop and eat here. It was my first time. Service was great and food delicious. I was not having a good day but tried my best to not show it. As I'm eating I saw a man come in. Eat by himself and then left. My surprise when I went to go pay. This man had paid for my food. Who ever it was Thank you so much if this is ever read. That was a beautiful gesture and completely made my day. I got my son his haircut and took him for some ice cream afterwards. I will definitely pay it forward”

“10/10 experience! Fresh and delicious seafood that’s prepared while you wait. Highly recommend, we will be back soon!”

“Delicious, flavorful & healthy food at a reasonable price. I got a bowl with purple rice, kale, broccoli, carrots, pickled onions, kimchi and Korean BBQ beef. Tried teriyaki sauce on the side and it was tasty but the veggies are all so seasoned so well that sauce wasn’t necessary and the meat was also super flavorful and marinated. Highly recommend. They list all ingredients and calories as you’re ordering so you can stay mindful! Great place.”

“Wow. I had the soup/stew. It was great. Don't miss the garden. Koi pond. Lester the owner has stories. This is where waiters and waitresses go.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed celebrating my birthday with friends before one had to catch a flight. Everything was delicious, and I'm looking forward to visiting the First Watch opening soon near me.”

“Love, Love this place! Amazing catering. My first time experience and the best customer service was with Joana and the food amazing. ☆☆☆☆☆”

“Best Mediterranean fast food I have ever had! Very good quality meat, always tender and marinated to perfection! My kid’s favorite restaurant and always a hit for our family party’s!”

“Too late for a good pic! It didn’t last long! This place is amazing. Great food and service!”

“Love this place I come all the way from Aurora to work in Des Plains and eat here Great Food love the fries great atmosphere staff always friendly bag a fries to go 😎💪”

“The wife and myself have been going here for years for breakfast every Saturday and I love the food and people that work there, it never disappoints, great food for a good price.great place great atmosphere”

“Excellent food and friendly staff will come back again”

“We live in the area, and this is by far out favorite Mexican spot to go to. Been coming here for close to 20 years. The food is fresh, and I love that I can see the cooks in action. Small place, but big flavors. Clean, friendly, and food is fire.”

“Great food and even better people! Cajun fries are a family favorite! Ryan came to my rescue after a delivery driver made a mistake. He came to the hospital where I was staying with a sick kiddo and delivered my gluten free order himself. True customer service!! :) Will be back!!”

“Love this place! Great service, super friendly staff and food is always a treat.”

“My first time there I had a chocolate shake it was delicious”

“Food was very good. I ended up with chilaquiles (with chicken breast) and my friend got the pupusas and dobladas. Really solid, and I appreciate the subtle differences in flavors between the Guatamalan dishes and standard Mexican fare. However, only 4/5 because ordering (in English) was difficult. I tried to get grilled skirt steak and a green chicken enchilada (as a single item, listed that way on the menu) but what was originally brought out was 3 green chicken enchiladas. I explained the issue and thought it was clear but ended up getting brought the chilaquiles. My friend got his pupusas but the dobladas was not brought and had to be ordered again. The food was delicious and I'm not a picky eater so this wasn't a huge deal, but others that need to order a specific thing, in English, may have trouble. I will be back though, and I will brush up on my Spanish.”

“Delicious food absolutely.! 👍”

“Great food , i had the quesabirria and it was really good i enjoyed it , great food quick”

“This is by far the best Indian restaurant with the best food and service I’ve ever been to. I am a loyal customer and I live near Devon’s India town. We have had many dishes off of the menu and every one of them was absolutely top notch. What’s even better is that they are extremely fair priced and always treat us like welcome guests in their home. Try this place. You won’t regret it.”

“CID mami is my favorite and regular siopao are great😍”

“Loved the Voodoo Kings Car Show 07/16/2023. The Elks Club always does such a great job at organizing and hosting a variety of events for the community!”

“really good burger, and so fun seeing the train! this place is as classic as it gets, seemingly unchanged since it's opened. it's kinda small in there, so my adult bf and I ate quickly to free up room for actual families with kids 😆 but definitely recommend if you just love burgers and trains, plus it's in a cute walkable downtown area with free parking”

“First time trying it it was amazing; good price for sandwich, side and drink and the food was very fresh and very prompt service and nice ambience ; also seems pretty clean; chipotle compared to this is nothing”

“Great Bakery, I Always Spend About $20 When I Visit. Great Pastries & Other Products. Wonderful Service. It Must B Nice Living Close By & Smelling The Wonders Of There Bakery Everyday & All The Time!!! I Highly Recommend This Establishment.”

“Best Taqueria in Town . Tacos and Tortas are fantastic ,they serve high quality steak . Everything is made fresh to order .They also have the best horchata too. Definitely recommend if you want fresh Authentic Mexican food!”

“This was the perfect place for my daughter's baby shower. The room was lovely. The staff was excellent and the food was so good! We opted for the buffet. There was plenty of food. The ice cream sundae bar was a hit. All around? The perfect place. I cannot say enough good things.”

“What a great local spot! Love hanging here with a group of friends and playing pool and darts! Regulars make me feel right at home, as well as the friendly bartenders! highly recommend!”

“Very nice remodel of what looks to be an old Dunkin. Tried the veggie Paneer Rice dish. Very nice presentation and about 6 levels of heat to choose from their Peri Peri sauce. Peri peri sauce has African chilies in it, and give a wonderful heat. I chose the Medium for my first time and it had some biting heat like from a habenero, but also came with a side of a cream sauce to help counter. Large variety of dishes and will definitely try again. Sorry no picture, was too hungry and ate half before remembering, lol.”

“Great food. Decent prices. And really nice people.”

“I went in for some Honey Barbecue Parmesan Garlic Wings OMG the Best, and if u love Hot wings baby this is the place to get them I taste the sauce to hot for me but it was tasty. Go check them out”

“food was amazing, I had the meat pie, 2 capichino I'll be back for sure”

“My favorite Green Chilaquiles, we live in Rockford and every time we’re passing by we come to Andy’s Cafe, thank you for the great service and delicious food..”

“Always excellent, always delivered no problems whether its the yummy chicken or a stuffed pizza. Keep up the good work!”

“Absolutely amazing! The 1/2 Greek Chicken at The Gyros Factory is one of the best meals I’ve had in Des Plaines. Perfectly seasoned, cooked on the bone, and unbelievably tender. The rice pilaf and Greek potatoes complete the plate beautifully. A must-try!”

“A few years ago I didn’t know about this place but my sister recommended it. Now my family and I order pick up 1 or 2 times each month. The owners and staff are always super nice and the food is fantastic. I recommend supporting this local Des Plaines business. It’s two doors down from the new Giuseppe‘s location for reference”

“No complaints - food/service is excellent!”

“savory or sweet you choose. more than just ice cream ... crepes. fruit cups , add some lime & spice omg. fiesta in the mouth.”

“Amazing food and service given by employees”

“very friendly and good food.”

“Scrumptious!!! Huge portions!! Will definitely return!!”

“Great & delicious food nice staff will come back again”

“My flight got canceled so it was the end of a long day when I finally made it to the Hilton Garden Inn, but the service at the hotel was great and the Cobb salad at the restaurant tasted like I had just picked everything fresh from the garden. Definitely stay here again!”

“I went there on May 19th around 6:30 p.m I ordered a steak burrito it was pretty good it was very hot however the steak had absolutely no flavor to it The rice and beans were pretty good. The service was phenomenal little bit of a language barrier because I don't speak Spanish but good thing I had my Google translator and the guys that were there were totally awesome”

“The breakfast of champions! Consistent wherever you go...”

“If you’re looking for the perfect blend of great drinks, welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service, Miner Tavern in Des Plaines is the place to be. The bartenders are friendly and know their craft, the cocktails are expertly made, and the beer selection has something for everyone. The vibe strikes the perfect balance between cozy and lively—whether you’re stopping by for a casual drink or a night out with friends. The attention to detail in the decor gives it a unique character, and the food? Way better than your average bar fare! If you haven’t been yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. This place is pure gold!”

“1st time trying this place in Des Plaines and I must say that the bumper fries, bumper chicago style hotdog, chicken tenders with the honey mustard sauce which was great paired together and the bumper burger was all amazing 😋 👌 Definitely a must try🙌 I also like that it's all Halal meat so it's never frozen always fresh ❤️”

“muy rico comí una tlayuda muy buen tamaño bien servida excelente el servicio”

“Good place to eat”

“Best Taqueria in Town . Tacos and Tortas are fantastic ,they serve high quality steak . Everything is made fresh to order .They also have the best horchata too. Definitely recommend if you want fresh Authentic Mexican food!”

“We absolutely love everything they offer. The barbacoa tacos, especially, are amazing! One note: the Carne Guisada tacos are really good, but very messy.”

“Great Chicago Style Hot Dog! The fries are so good Highly recommend this place if you want good food.”

“I love this restaurant and their staff”

“Don’t miss out! Excellent food at fair pricing with exceptional catering options. Gus, the owner, is very friendly and ensures the best experience by delivering fresh food with guarantee if you’re not happy he’ll make it right. My family and I have been customers for almost 30 years and the quality has stayed the same even if the economy hasn’t. Support local small business and find them all summer long at local outdoor events. Highly recommend for your catering needs as they provide not just good food, but excellent service as well.”

“Great place for simple, home-cooked Korean food. Feels like Im eating in my grandmother’s kitchen. Not cheap but give generous portions. Friendly and attentive service. Also has prepared side dishes for sale. Bought a bag of their frozen dumplings”

“We recently tried this place. Overall everything was good. Their nuggest and fries are good. We ordered two rice bowls - the rice were a little hard. The spicy chicken burger was good. I know this place is a little new but with little improvements it will flourish better. Worth a try !! Because the service was actually good and fast.”

“I love the food and soda selection”

“Love this Michoacana! Their tinga tacos are delicious, their sopes are hecho a mano/made by hand. Elote was great, their aguas frescas were delicious and they even had parcha/maracuya/passionfruit!”

“As with most Five Guys, this location is clean, bright, and friendly. I once considered them one of the best burgers joints. In Chicago there are a plethora of hot dog stands or mom and pop restaurants that are superior. But for a chain, Five Guys is still right up there on the list. Quality meat, quality fries, they never cut corners. Thumbs up.”

“good Coffee Good donuts Best ever i love it lol!!!”

“Their approach to preparing the chicken is truly one-of-a-kind and unmatched elsewhere. The pricing is almost unbelievable, offering such a generous portion at an incredibly affordable rate.”

“The food is high consistent quality, delicious, and good portions. I love this place, my only complaint is that they close at 8 on the weekends. I always want to order from here around 9pm.”

“Raising Cane’s nails the basics: fresh, juicy chicken fingers with that perfect crispy coating, paired with their addictive Cane’s sauce that’s tangy, creamy, and just the right amount of spice. The Texas toast is buttery and soft inside, and the crinkle-cut fries are solid—hot and salty. Service is always fast and friendly, even during peak hours.
Only docking a star because the menu’s super limited (no sides variety or spice levels), and the coleslaw feels like an afterthought. Still, when you’re craving chicken fingers done right, this is the spot. Worth the hype!”

“The pull noodle was spicy and not mixed well. It hurt my stomach immediately so that was disappointing. On the other hand, the chicken fried rice was perfect, and would offed again. We also ordered general tso’s chicken which was flavorful and fulfilling. The orders come in large sizes. We ordered take out, which was quick, and thankfully it arrived still warm in a nice reusable bag.”

“Great food and location, love the menu”

“buenas opciones para desayuno, pan y café ☕️”