Restaurants in Joliet
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Best Restaurants
“My new favorite restaurant. The food was incredible, drinks were amazing and service impeccable. Definitely will be back!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had our Nov. 2024 wedding rehearsal at Cut 158 and were completely impressed and happy with our experience. The food is excellent and the service was top notch. The staff made us feel very welcome and taken care of the entire night. They added little cute touches like our picture on the menu that made it feel special and their new space is really modern and perfect for events. We highly recommend this restaurant for special occasions or just a nice dinner out. We have been coming here with our family the last few years and it is an amazing gem in Joliet.”
“Wanted to give a huge shout out to the Joliet location. We stopped there after taking my grandmother to the casino and she didn’t have her wheelchair. She walks but very slowly. The staff was super kind and made sure she had a walkway and opened all the doors for her. They didn’t rush her or make her feel bad for taking a while! They cared and were so helpful! Great food and great staff! Thank you!”
“Great food, drink, and staff. Reasonable prices. Love the outdoor area!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Had an incredible experience here. Loved every minute of it!...from food to service, you guys are great! Much love from Canada!”
“We had a great dinner. The service, our server was Samantha, was the best. She got everything we wanted and explained if we didn't understand some thing. The food was terrific, as usual.. For the first time we got a couple of glasses of wine and took the rest of the bottle home. That was a nice surprise.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Recently went to a popular chain Mediterranean place.. I won’t name it. But AMBA is SOOOOOA MUCH BETTER! Instantly regretting my choice to go to this popular chain place and I can’t wait to eat at Amba again! So much flavor and care that goes into my meal at Amba! Love them”
“I am CONSISTENTLY IMPRESSED TREMENDOUSLY with the INCREDIBLY CREATIVE, HEALTHY and EXTREMELY TATSY ENTREES THAT THIS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFFUL LOCALLY OWNED DINING ESTABLISHMENT OFFERS ON A DAILY BASIS!!!!!!!!!!! PHE SERVER WAS TRULY AND SNCERELY A JOY IN ALL ASPECTS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AMAZING DINING PROFESSIONALISM!!!! GOD BLESS EVERYONE AT ONE OF THE BRIGHTLY GLOWING STARS OF THE GREATER JOLIET AREA DINING COMMUNITY,THE METRO!!!!!!!!!!”
“My husband and I FINALLY made it here and I’m so sorry it took so long. We loved it. My husband had the steak tacos and I had the chile rellenos tacos sooo good! The margaritas were really yummy too might go today for the $6 margaritas. The owners were really nice to talk to were very personable we will def be back and try the shrimp n steak tacos:)”
“In town for some work, as was working nights ran across this and was great
Be careful as the food you get is quite large, so don't overload as I did
Got a breakfast skillet with pancakes and was outstanding
Shout out to Molly whom was the server, she pointed in the right direction on breakfast choice”
“Stayed at Harrah’s Casino in Joliet & food at the grill was terrible. Found The Old Fashioned Pancake House Restaurant on Jefferson St in Joliet the next morning and it was amazing. Service was quick, attentive and continuous. Food (breakfast) was simply outstanding and price was very good! I have traveled a lot and this place is a Five Star value in my book.”
“Beautiful location !! When I tell you there season game is on point I promise you will not be disappointed. I have been there three times and I’m going back. I Absolutely love there food these people can cook so good 10/10 🔥🔥🔥 this is a place where you and your family can come after church on Sunday this is a family restaurant!! Everything just taste so delicious !! me and my family. Love this location. !!! I absolutely love the size of a taco they give you a lot of steak great flavor is something is good to me. coming back and back. I was very happy and satisfied with my experience of the grand opening. And my food was amazing. Delicious good everything so please make sure you stop by and support a business.❤️ God blessed”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had our Nov. 2024 wedding rehearsal at Cut 158 and were completely impressed and happy with our experience. The food is excellent and the service was top notch. The staff made us feel very welcome and taken care of the entire night. They added little cute touches like our picture on the menu that made it feel special and their new space is really modern and perfect for events. We highly recommend this restaurant for special occasions or just a nice dinner out. We have been coming here with our family the last few years and it is an amazing gem in Joliet.”
“Me and my husband stopped by, I ordered 1/2 tip and link combo with mixed sauce, my husband ordered wing and tip combo with mild sauce, and I must say this was the best bbq we have had EVER!!! Good job to the owner and the employees. stopping here for lunch was a great experience”
“Four of us from Dwight ate there Thursday night. Everything was outstanding. The pork chops were well seasoned and moist. My veal and smashed sweet potato was to die for. And the bread pudding was delicious. Missed several items on the menu, I will be back. Kudos to you and your staff for a fantastic evening!”
“Our dinner at Sorellina was very enjoyable. Kelly, the manager, stopped by and introduced herself. Jay was our server and James was the assistant server. I was hoping to see my fave, Chicken Picatta, but was very happy to enjoy the Lemon Spaghetti Chitarra. I ate every bite! My husband had the NY Strip Steak and said it was the best steak he has ever eaten. From the delicious warm herb bread and butter, to the cookies for dessert and the exceptional service, this was a meal we thoroughly enjoyed. We will be back.”
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“Wanted to give a huge shout out to the Joliet location. We stopped there after taking my grandmother to the casino and she didn’t have her wheelchair. She walks but very slowly. The staff was super kind and made sure she had a walkway and opened all the doors for her. They didn’t rush her or make her feel bad for taking a while! They cared and were so helpful! Great food and great staff! Thank you!”
“We had a great dinner. The service, our server was Samantha, was the best. She got everything we wanted and explained if we didn't understand some thing. The food was terrific, as usual.. For the first time we got a couple of glasses of wine and took the rest of the bottle home. That was a nice surprise.”
“I love this restaurant / sports bar! I've moved over 300 miles away but anytime I'm in town visiting family I make it a point to stop in. Their thin crust pizza is DELICIOUS, which is what keeps me coming back. I'm the past when I lived in the area, 20 years ago, I enjoyed many if their other entrees, which my family assured me that they are still great.”
“We eat here every time we hike down south of Joliet and they are always fast, accommodating, and most importantly tasty. Gluten free options are great and being able to order ahead saves us tons of time starving. We always get so excited when we know we’ll be in the areas.”
“Took my mom out to lunch here, prices are very nice for very good food. Wait staff is students who seem unsure of themselves but no one minded. No vegetarian options available, as every dish had meat. 29 dollars for two large entrées and a desert. The restaurant needs clearer signage as we needed to ask a lady at the service desk to point us in the right direction (it is on the second floor).”
“Was a wonderful place to watch the Bears game, place was jammed packed and even with the massive crowd Erin was an excellent server. He took great care of us and never left us waiting. Food was good and plenty of tvs to enjoy the game. Highly recommend this place for your favorite sporting event.”
“This place is very clean the lady's in the morning are the greatest people.. the have great customer service when I come in they're always welcoming they're always very decorative for holidays me and my kids love to eat here all the time food is always fresh and hot”
“We eat here every time we hike down south of Joliet and they are always fast, accommodating, and most importantly tasty. Gluten free options are great and being able to order ahead saves us tons of time starving. We always get so excited when we know we’ll be in the areas.”
“Aww gracias por el pastel para mi hijo por su cumpleaños la comida estaba muy rica y el servicio por igual los recomiendo 💯👌🏽🌮🍔🥘🥩”
“My cousin took me here for my birthday and I had a great time!! The bartender, Shelly, was the sweetest, nicest person ever! She was so helpful at picking drinks for me. I haven't been to very many bars and I really don't drink but she helped me pick out a couple really good drinks! The atmosphere and the other people drinking at the bar was so good. Everyone was so nice and just wanted to have a good time. At a point I even met parts of her family. I love a family bar ? ? Thank you for an awesome birthday!! ???”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Honestly, this is the best Denny's in the area! I was helped by Ladonna and she was helpful and kind! I love the staff at this location because each of them has a down-to-earth personality and make the environment feel like a classic, Midwest-American diner. Keep it up! 💪”
“We brought a bus load of 50 elementary students today at lunchtime, returning from a morning field trip. We called ahead to inform them we would be coming. We received excellent, friendly service and the restaurant had lots of seating available for us. Staff corrected any errors politely and without incident. Our service was fast, and they seemed prepared for our arrival. The manager (?) even walked around and thanked us for coming. We were also pleasantly surprised at the adequate bus parking behind the building. A great experience, thank you!”
“It’s said to give credit, props and respect that is due. I stopped at the McDonalds on 508 E. Cass St in Joliet, IL and found out that they really mean business there. I was so impressed at Management, floor leaders and their team that I had to say something to the manager. I let her know that I am really impressed at the teamwork there and the food was fresh, hot and delicious. You all have my heart best interest. Keep up the good work.”
“Very delicious food. Music was a little too loud for my liking but the food was amazingly delicious.”
“Small take out restaurant, Joliet's little secret is out! THE BEST TASTING FOOD I've had in a while. Better tasting than the original Sweet Georgia Brown of Dallas Texas. All the staple dishes were perfect 👌”
Takeout Restaurants
“I cannot say enough about Tacos Maui! We had their taco truck at our party yesterday. Everyone loved the food. Tacos and sides were hot, fresh, and delicious. Service was efficient and the people are SO NICE. And they are so professional—easy to contact, responsive to questions, and took care of everything just like they said they would. THANK YOU!”
“We went in for the first time for their Halloween Pop up event the vibes were great. Bartender was really nice. Food was decent. Definitely overpriced. I was disappointed we were looking forward to try the Ghost face margarita and after receiving our drinks we noticed it was missing the raspberry fig foam and bartender said their foam maker wasn’t working.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“I've been coming here for years for the one and only big daddy burger! It's one of a kind and worth trying if you haven't already. Double cheeseburger with grilled onions, gyro meat, tzatziki sauce and Pickles! That big daddy is huge. The fries and onion rings I'd give 3.5 out of 5..”
“Four of us from Dwight ate there Thursday night. Everything was outstanding. The pork chops were well seasoned and moist. My veal and smashed sweet potato was to die for. And the bread pudding was delicious. Missed several items on the menu, I will be back. Kudos to you and your staff for a fantastic evening!”
“Gotta give it up for the team here at Culver’s! From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted with “Welcome to Culver’s!” from the entire team. The experience continued to get better as Julius on the cash register walked us through the menu and made us laugh endlessly. Can’t wait to see his Employee of the Month sign up the next time I stop in, because he deserves it! We were served with such kindness and everyone wished us a great night on our way out. Thank you to all! 💙🍔🍟”
“Beautiful location !! When I tell you there season game is on point I promise you will not be disappointed. I have been there three times and I’m going back. I Absolutely love there food these people can cook so good 10/10 🔥🔥🔥 this is a place where you and your family can come after church on Sunday this is a family restaurant!! Everything just taste so delicious !! me and my family. Love this location. !!! I absolutely love the size of a taco they give you a lot of steak great flavor is something is good to me. coming back and back. I was very happy and satisfied with my experience of the grand opening. And my food was amazing. Delicious good everything so please make sure you stop by and support a business.❤️ God blessed”
“I've only been there twice since the new location opened, but it's a killer vibe inside. The games are fun, the tables seem to be doing great and the drinks are solid. I'm a sucker for a great old fashioned, and they make a solid one at &vine. Overall it's a great time and a solid modernization over the old one, although the sports bar in the old one always did good by me. Go give it a shot.”
“😊. I really recommend this place . Good service. The food was delicious 😋 hope to go again.”
Cheap Eats
“Ordered the pork chops with bean greens and cornbread, and just from the first look and smell I can already tell this is going to be something special. Everything looks fresh, well-seasoned, and made with real care. The pork chops are cooked beautifully and the greens have that rich, slow-cooked flavor you expect from true soul food. The cornbread ties it all together perfectly.
Places like this remind you what comfort food is supposed to taste like. You can tell there’s heart behind the cooking here. If you’re in Joliet and want real soul food that feels homemade and satisfying, this spot is definitely worth stopping by.”
“WE GET FOOD FROM BABES SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK AND IT ALWAYS OUTSTANDING..NEVER DISSASPOINTED,, GREAT BURGERS,,WRAPS,CORNED BEEF, POT ROAST SANDWICH,, EVERYTHING EXCELLENT. WERE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT,LOCAL LUNCH SELECTION.. FORGET THE KING AND THE CLOWN, MORE CHOICES , FRIENDLY STAFF,FRESH MADE TO YOU,, FAST SERVICE. THANK YOU BABES”
“Went there for lunch with a friend and our two dogs in the patio. The pups were greeted with cool water in dog dishes right away! The food and service were great! We had a taco salad and a bbq burger (one dog had bacon) and both were very tasty! It was wonderful to have a dog friendly restaurant to eat great food! Thank you!”
“My family and I come here quite often. Brenda is so helpful and so sweet to talk to. The food is always amazing and service is always perfect. If you’re looking for a place that’ll greet you with a warm smile and fill your belly with delicious food (and still have leftovers😋) this is the perfect place to be!”
“I recommend this coffee shop because the beverages are delicious and the staff is amazing. we are treated so very kind and one day as we walked up to the open door and outside table, a staff member was already bringing our coffee to us!!! This is our favorite shop. When we are out of town, I can't seem to find a coffee shop as fantastic as Tazza!!”
“This place has been here forever!! And I became new to this place a smacking 8 yrs ago yes!! I travel here for my shrimps and fish.. prices are beautiful. Food always fresh to the taste and I will come here till I move too far lol. Parking is decent always a place to park. Not wheelchair accessible however don’t let that make you miss ordering here”
“Great experience, from the time I was greeted to when I asked for the check. Haven't been to an Outback Steakhouse in over 10yrs. The beer tasted bit watered down but other than that, I will go again”
“Dinner for two was great alot to eat! Price was good too- place is really nice Would definitely recommend”
“Anyway I ordered iced latte and the French toast! And the French toast was really good!! Nothing extra or special about it, it was plain and simple but it was so good! They cooked it the way I wanted, and the prices are not bad definitely would be back for the rest of the menu.”
“This isn't about the good (which I love), but about the people! I foster dogs and got a new foster puppy Saturday. She's very shy and afraid of people so she ran from everyone. She ended up in the reeds by Five Guys. The manager and two other employees help catch my foster pup! This could have ended horribly, but didn't. I'm eternally grateful! Thank you!!!”
Latest Reviews
“On Feb 17 my granddaughter got married so we decided to go to Cracker Barrel previously I had spoke to the manager Angel to warn her 25-30 people were coming by the way she's awesome! The food was great the waitresses were so nice we had a wonderful experience. I go there to shop lol my daughter eats there every weekend so I would recommend this place hands down!!!!”
“Took a trip to chicago looking for a place to eat that wouldnt break my pockets but still trastes good thank God we stumbled on nikos pizzeria The best pizza in town! The pizza came out hot and fresh The classic pepporoni was my favorite and the chicken wings were so yummy! Definetly recomend you trying it out you want be dissapointed!”
“I have to write a super positive review about a waitress here. This is my favorite place to have a wholesome, down to earth, old-fashioned breakfast or lunch. The food is so tasty and done well but the main reason I comeback is because of the waitress Suzanne! She is so personable and attentive. She lives in the area so you can converse with her about local issues and know she is feeling the pain about things going on in our town right now. She's gentle and funny and really knows her stuff. I depend on her recommendations often. She is a hidden treasure in Joliet and should be recognized for the exceptional job she brings to her job.”
“WE GET FOOD FROM BABES SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK AND IT ALWAYS OUTSTANDING..NEVER DISSASPOINTED,, GREAT BURGERS,,WRAPS,CORNED BEEF, POT ROAST SANDWICH,, EVERYTHING EXCELLENT. WERE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT,LOCAL LUNCH SELECTION.. FORGET THE KING AND THE CLOWN, MORE CHOICES , FRIENDLY STAFF,FRESH MADE TO YOU,, FAST SERVICE. THANK YOU BABES”
“Four of us from Dwight ate there Thursday night. Everything was outstanding. The pork chops were well seasoned and moist. My veal and smashed sweet potato was to die for. And the bread pudding was delicious. Missed several items on the menu, I will be back. Kudos to you and your staff for a fantastic evening!”
“Our dinner at Sorellina was very enjoyable. Kelly, the manager, stopped by and introduced herself. Jay was our server and James was the assistant server. I was hoping to see my fave, Chicken Picatta, but was very happy to enjoy the Lemon Spaghetti Chitarra. I ate every bite! My husband had the NY Strip Steak and said it was the best steak he has ever eaten. From the delicious warm herb bread and butter, to the cookies for dessert and the exceptional service, this was a meal we thoroughly enjoyed. We will be back.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“On Feb 17 my granddaughter got married so we decided to go to Cracker Barrel previously I had spoke to the manager Angel to warn her 25-30 people were coming by the way she's awesome! The food was great the waitresses were so nice we had a wonderful experience. I go there to shop lol my daughter eats there every weekend so I would recommend this place hands down!!!!”
“I love this restaurant / sports bar! I've moved over 300 miles away but anytime I'm in town visiting family I make it a point to stop in. Their thin crust pizza is DELICIOUS, which is what keeps me coming back. I'm the past when I lived in the area, 20 years ago, I enjoyed many if their other entrees, which my family assured me that they are still great.”
“I am CONSISTENTLY IMPRESSED TREMENDOUSLY with the INCREDIBLY CREATIVE, HEALTHY and EXTREMELY TATSY ENTREES THAT THIS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFFUL LOCALLY OWNED DINING ESTABLISHMENT OFFERS ON A DAILY BASIS!!!!!!!!!!! PHE SERVER WAS TRULY AND SNCERELY A JOY IN ALL ASPECTS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AMAZING DINING PROFESSIONALISM!!!! GOD BLESS EVERYONE AT ONE OF THE BRIGHTLY GLOWING STARS OF THE GREATER JOLIET AREA DINING COMMUNITY,THE METRO!!!!!!!!!!”
“Recently went to a popular chain Mediterranean place.. I won’t name it. But AMBA is SOOOOOA MUCH BETTER! Instantly regretting my choice to go to this popular chain place and I can’t wait to eat at Amba again! So much flavor and care that goes into my meal at Amba! Love them”
“We went for dinner my boys have never try it the waitress was so nice and helpful one think my family likes when going to restaurants is the fact that refills come with out us asking n she was so amazing. They order burgers w fries. N two drinks i forgot but i have picture For being a first time for them. I was so glad Applebees you got this thank you for such a great experience for being there first time to tried. Thank you for you service we will be coming back ….”
“Honestly, this is the best Denny's in the area! I was helped by Ladonna and she was helpful and kind! I love the staff at this location because each of them has a down-to-earth personality and make the environment feel like a classic, Midwest-American diner. Keep it up! 💪”
“In town for some work, as was working nights ran across this and was great
Be careful as the food you get is quite large, so don't overload as I did
Got a breakfast skillet with pancakes and was outstanding
Shout out to Molly whom was the server, she pointed in the right direction on breakfast choice”
“I placed an order for a jumbo cheese dog and fries and had to wait in the drive thru line over 30 minutes. They said they had a system issue but after reading the reviews I doubt that's the case. I got in line at 6:59 and placed my order it's now 7:33 and I just got the bag. I can't move anywhere because nobody else has their food so I have to sit here and wait. This is absolutely ridiculous. I ordered a jumbo cheese dog with tomato and pickle only and a large fry. I open the bag there's a cup in there with a tomato and pickle in it and a cup of cheese missing my hot dog and my fries. It's now 7:37 and I'm still waiting and my order is incorrect. Who just orders a cup of cheese and a pickle and a tomato. I left there at 8:03 finally with my hot dog and fries”
“Gotta give it up for the team here at Culver’s! From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted with “Welcome to Culver’s!” from the entire team. The experience continued to get better as Julius on the cash register walked us through the menu and made us laugh endlessly. Can’t wait to see his Employee of the Month sign up the next time I stop in, because he deserves it! We were served with such kindness and everyone wished us a great night on our way out. Thank you to all! 💙🍔🍟”
New Restaurants
“Our dinner at Sorellina was very enjoyable. Kelly, the manager, stopped by and introduced herself. Jay was our server and James was the assistant server. I was hoping to see my fave, Chicken Picatta, but was very happy to enjoy the Lemon Spaghetti Chitarra. I ate every bite! My husband had the NY Strip Steak and said it was the best steak he has ever eaten. From the delicious warm herb bread and butter, to the cookies for dessert and the exceptional service, this was a meal we thoroughly enjoyed. We will be back.”
“The Dubai chocolate is my new favorite treat! It’s so good. The strawberries always taste fresh. Every time I go to La Michoacana on my break I always love to see Ms. Miriam, She’s truly the best. I absolutely love her energy and she’s just so sweet. If she’s busy with another customer,I’ll just wait until she’s done!”
“Amazing Colombian food! I ordered the bandeja paisa and it was absolutely delicious—full of flavor and very authentic. The portions were generous and everything tasted fresh and perfectly cooked.
The empanadas were crispy on the outside and packed with great flavor inside. I also had a Pony Malta, which was the perfect drink to go with the meal and really completed the experience.
The service was friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming and clean. Definitely a great spot if you’re craving real Colombian food. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“I've only been there twice since the new location opened, but it's a killer vibe inside. The games are fun, the tables seem to be doing great and the drinks are solid. I'm a sucker for a great old fashioned, and they make a solid one at &vine. Overall it's a great time and a solid modernization over the old one, although the sports bar in the old one always did good by me. Go give it a shot.”
“We stopped by while Machetes had the tent and grill in the front of their parking lot. It smelled so good we couldn't pass it up.
We had the tacos de pastor. The red sauce was a little hot for my daughter, luckily we thought to sample if before she put it on her food. Though with how delicious the food was, she would have powered through it and ate them spicy 🤣”
“I recently moved from India to the USA and visited Chick-fil-A in Joliet for the first time last month. Zoe helped me with my order, and her customer service was excellent. She was kind, patient, and made my first experience here very smooth. Thank you, Zoe — you are doing a great job! God bless you.❤️”
“First of all, it seems the busier they are, the faster the line moves. A few weeks ago I had to leave after ten minutes. I was the second car in line. The entire time.
The coffee is good, don't get me wrong, but it seems to me they purposefully take longer when they don't have a line, because the line is their advertising.
Why do I think their line is their advertising? Because I've been the seventh car multiple times, and I'll have coffee in my hand in five minutes.
The drive thru and parking lot have been a problem. For a business that seems to use having a line as their calling card for attracting business, one would think their parking lot would be set up to contain a line of cars. Instead, the drive thru is set up to spill out onto the street. Seriously, the building could.. And should.. Be turned 180° on the property; so cars can wrap counter-clockwise, get their coffee on the East end of the building, and exit. But.. Blocking the traffic is more than likely on purpose, so everybody sees the line and gets FOMO and stops to buy a $7 coffee.
A $7 coffee that honestly is pretty good.”
“If I could give this location more stars I would! Isabella at this location is amazing super friendly, talkative & the wait time isn’t nothing compared to the Jefferson location! She definitely made my 7 brew experience go from so upsetting to ok I’ll be back girl! Big ups to her honesty! Will be going back to this location from now on!”
“This is truly a hidden gem in downtown Joliet. Food was absolutely delicious. We tried the pollo anticuchero, the lomo saltado and the papa a la huancaina and it was all very tasty. I had the parchita for a drink and it was also very good. We will definitely be back.”