Your Lettuce Hit List to the Chicago Suburbs
These restaurants are heating up the Chicago suburb dining scene
Updated September 2025
Haven’t you heard, the dining scene in the Chicago suburbs is heating up! From Northbrook to Wheeling, Oak Brook to Lincolnshire, check out our guide to where to dine in the Chicago suburbs.
Ema-Glenview
Breakfast
If you’re spending the day shopping at the Oakbrook Center, Beatrix offers weekday breakfast, weekend brunch and a coffee and pastry counter. Enjoy favorites like the Light and Fluffy Pancakes, Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich, Smashed Avocado Toast and more alongside a hand-crafted Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drink or Cold Brew, and make sure to take a Chocolate Chunk Cookie with you to snack on while shopping. View the breakfast menu at Beatrix – Oak Brook. Make a reservation at Beatrix – Oak Brook.
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Lunch
Pop by Ema – Glenview for lunch daily starting at 11:30 AM and nosh on Top Chef Alum CJ Jacobson’s signature mezze plates, hummus, spreads and dips. Be sure to try the Mediterranean-inspired fare including the seasonal House-Made Labneh, Octopus Carpaccio, California Chopped Salad, Faroe Islands Salmon Bowl and more. Ema is also open to dinner and is the perfect spot to dine with the family, for date-night, Mom’s night out and so much more. View Ema-Glenview’s lunch menu. Make a reservation at Ema- Glenview.
Pasta, pizza, a crisp glass of wine – what more could you want from a leisurely lunch at Antico Posto? With house bread and giardiniera, antipasti and salads to start, followed by hand-made pasta, brick oven pizza and entrees including Oven-Roasted Chicken Meatballs, Italian Salad, Prosciutto & Burrata brick oven pizza, Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka and more. Be sure to inquire about the daily specials, and don’t sleep on the house-made gelato flavor of the month! View the Antico Posto lunch menu. Make a reservation at Antico Posto.
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Happy Hour
After a long day, nothing beats the Happy Hour at Tokio Pub. Available daily from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, enjoy snacks and bites like $7 Potstickers, $12 Tokio Spicy Tuna Maki, $8 Shrimp Crispy Rice and more, alongside beer and cocktail deals from $5 – $10, plus tax. View the Tokio Pub Happy Hour menu here. Make a reservation at Tokio Pub.
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BIG BOWL – LINCOLNSHIRE & SCHAUMBURG
Make Big Bowl your new happy hour hot spot! Every Monday – Friday from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, enjoy drink specials including $5 beer, $5 seasonal sangria and $7 featured wines by the glass. Nosh on $5 Steamed Edamame, Spicy Sichuan Green Beans, Sesame Peanut Noodles, $7 Crispy Chicken Dumplings and Crab Rangoon. Available for dine-in only (prices excluding tax and gratuity). Make a reservation at the Big Bowl location nearest you.
Dinner
L. WOODS TAP & PINE LODGE – LINCOLNWOOD
Trust us when we say, all of the comfort food you crave including BBQ and American-classics can be found at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge! Make yourself comfortable at the bar or in the cozy, red leather booth-lined dining room that harkens to a true Northwoods Wisconsin supper club as you enjoy favorites including Buffalo Chicken Wings, L. Woods Chopped Salad, Bacon Cheddar Burger, Baby Back Ribs, Almond-Crusted Walleye and more. Sip a selection of Old Fashioneds, sangria or beers from The Tap and stay for another order of Wisconsin Cheese Curds, because why not? Make a reservation at L. Woods.
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE – SCHAUMBURG
Celebrating a special occasion, or just a random Tuesday, is Shaw’s Crab House’s specialty. Your taste buds will feel extremely spoiled as you dine your way through menu sections featuring Fresh Fish & Seafood, Surf & Turf, Prime Steaks and Seasonal Crab & Lobster Tails at the long-time favorite establishment. Be sure to check out the Nightly Specials at Shaw’s – Schaumburg as each special comes with your choice of clam chowder, seafood gumbo or a caesar salad plus a mini dessert duo! View the line-up of Nightly Specials at Shaw’s – Schaumburg. If you’re looking for something a little more casual, join us at the Oyster Bar. Make a reservation at Shaw’s Crab House – Schaumburg.
Get it To-Go
BIG BOWL – LINCOLNSHIRE & SCHAUMBURG
Big Bowl is now offering a delicious new family package for carry, Chef’s Favorites To-Go, available in Lincolnshire and Schaumburg. Choose two appetizers, two main dishes and one fried rice or noodle dish from a select list of family-style options for $75, plus tax. This new carryout and delivery package serves four people. View the Big Bowl Chef’s Favorites To-Go Menu
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Available exclusively for carryout and delivery, Saranello’s offers tavern-style pizza available in 12 inch and 16 inch and perfect for your Game Day watch party. Order Saranello’s tavern-style pizza for carryout or delivery
Live Music & BBQ
BUB CITY – ROSEMONT
Keep the evening going with a visit to Bub City for BBQ, live tunes and cocktails! Fill up on BBQ Brisket Nachos, Award Winning Chicken Wings, Chicago-Style Baby Back Ribs, Phoebe’s Mac & Cheesy, Waffle Fries and much more. Join Bub City for live music every Friday and Saturday, check out the upcoming live music lineup at Bub City-Rosemont here. Make a reservation at Bub City – Rosemont.
JOE’S LIVE – ROSEMONT
Discover the ultimate destination for music lovers in the greater Chicagoland area at Joe’s Live, the ACM award-winning live music venue. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of up-and-coming artists or simply enjoy great music and food, Joe’s Live has something for everyone. Plus, Joe’s Live is a great spot to host your next event from weddings to corporate happenings, bar/ bat mitzvah’s and more. Check out the calendar of shows coming up soon at Joe’s Live. Learn more about how to host your next private party at Joe’s Live.
Dessert
WILDFIRE – GLENVIEW, OAK BROOK, LINCOLNSHIRE, SCHAUMBURG
Wildfire is a longtime Chicago suburban staple and it’s also the spot where you can find some of our favorite items to satisfy any sweet tooth. Complete with a dessert menu filled with decadent delights, Wildfire dishes out items like the Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake, Door County Cherry Pie, Homemade Cheesecake and a Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet, just to name a few. Make a reservation at the Wildfire location nearest you.
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Weekend Brunch
SARANELLO’S
Sunday brunch is best at Saranello’s, where the whole family can enjoy the Buffet Brunch from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM! The Buffet Brunch includes Bottomless Mimosas for guests over 21, Fruits & Cereals, Eggs & Omelette Station, Waffles, Pancakes and French Toast, Breakfast Meats, Salad Station, Antipasti Station, Pasta Specials, Seafood, Carving Station, Dessert Table and more for $42.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Children aged 12 and under can take part in the buffet for half price. View the Saranello’s brunch menu. Make a reservation at Saranello’s.
Can’t make it to brunch? Be sure to try Saranello’s new Supper Club menu which offers three-courses of Saranello’s signature items for $24.95, plus tax (gratuity not included) with the option to add select glass of wine for $5, plus tax. View the Saranello’s Supper Club Menu here.
DI PESCARA
Di Pescara is now offering brunch specials every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. The a la carte specials start at $18, plus tax (gratuity not included) and include items like the Maryland Crab Cake Benedict, California Omelette with crab and avocado, Bananas Foster French Toast and more. Plus, with the purchase of an entree, guests can add on unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys for $15, plus tax (gratuity not included). Call 847-498-4321 to make a reservation. Celebrate 20 years with Di Pescara, here’s how!
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