Diners' Choice: American restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in North Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bluegrass

4.9

4.9 (2643)

$30 and under

American

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west side of town it is a true destination dining location. Complete with a warm friendly bar and an American flare, Bluegrass blends in a little Southern influence into its repertoire. The wine and beer selections are all American, along with a full back bar, all hand selected to echo the quality of the fare. Aside from a beautiful setting, the restaurant has extraordinary food and service with a remarkable value.
Check our website for details on the events during the summer, as well as our Facebook page. We have many wonderful, rotating specials therefore consult our online menu regularly.

Top review

FrannyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Love the food, staff and ambience. A great to have a wonderful meal.

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4.9

4.9 (1816)

$31 to $50

American

Skokie

About the restaurant

Owner, EJ Lenzi, and managers bring over 100 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties. EJ's Place serves only the best, from their family to yours.

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JohnVIP

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Great steak place. Old fashioned style. Good waiters. Simple cooking. Try the chopped steak-outstanding. Huge pile of beautiful beef.

House 406

4.8

4.8 (1580)

$31 to $50

American

Northbrook

About the restaurant

House 406 is a modern American restaurant perfect for your next date night. Our extensive spirits, wine & beer list offer something for everyone.

Please note that all outdoor reservations will be made either in our heated tent or open air seating with additional heaters. All reservations will be limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Parties later then 15 minutes will forfeit their table.

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JesseVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food was terrific - from appetizers to main course .

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Popular dish

Garlic Butter Poached Lobster Crostini

Popular dish

Salmon Filet

Experience

Half Price Wines by the Glass

Wadsworth Inn Restaurant, Bar, & Private Events

4.8

4.8 (159)

$30 and under

American

Wadsworth

About the restaurant

Located directly south of The Shanty restaurant, on the southeast corner of Wadsworth Road & US Highway 41 in Wadsworth, IL - Wadsworth Inn is open 7 nights a week starting at 4 pm and offers a cozy rustic ambiance for dining, bar service, and private events. We also feature upstairs outdoor balcony seating with picturesque views of the forest preserve. The menu offers recipes crafted from locally sourced fresh vegetables/herbs from neighborhood farms, creative dishes, timeless comfort food entrees prepared in cast iron, creative takes on fresh seafood & premium aged steaks. The menu is bold, straight forward but complex, & hyper-focused on flavor. Wadsworth Inn features a full service bar, a spacious outdoor deck overlooking the forest preserve, private events, and accessible parking. Our dedicated team is honored for the opportunity to serve you in Wadsworth!

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SteveVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great food! Great drinks! Love the rustic vibe and the wait staff is amazing!

LakeHouse - Lake Villa

4.7

4.7 (44)

$30 and under

American

Lake Villa

About the restaurant

The LakeHouse Restaurant features a cozy yet elegant atmosphere which invites our guests to relax and enjoy a meal with family or friends. As the newest addition to The Khayat Restaurant Group, The LakeHouse stays true to the family owned family run concept while standing alone as the most innovative and dynamic. At The LakeHouse, every day is a vacation! It's 5:00 somewhere!

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SamanthaVIP

Dined on Mar 23, 2025

We love the lake house!!! Great food and experience every time!

Timothy O'Toole's Pub Gurnee

4.7

4.7 (55)

$30 and under

American

Gurnee

About the restaurant

Timothy O'Toole's Pub started in Chicago in 1992! We are celebrating 30 years! We are the home of The Big Timmy Burger Challenge! as seen on Man Vs Food! And are proud to be one of Chicago's favorite sports bars! With 72 HD TV's, 48 beers on tap and Award Winning Wings!

We have since opened 3 other locations! Gurnee, Libertyville and Lake Villa! We strive for an innovative menu, excellent service and a inviting atmosphere. Visit us today!

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Marquita

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

What a great spot! I live in Chicago and met friends who live in Kenosha & Racine. It was an easy locale for all of us to meet up. Even better were the welcoming hosts, the perfect service from Eddy our server, the vast selection of food and drinks and the QUALITY of everything we consumed. We mentioned that two in our party had birthdays approaching. The manager came to our table and gave us two complimentary desserts and wirh a candle! Can’t say enough good things. Superb!

Pinstripes - Northbrook

4.6

4.6 (576)

$30 and under

American

Northbrook

About the restaurant

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

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Janie

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Good food. Quick seating and greeting. It took a bit to order appetizers, but everything else was great.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling, IL

4.7

4.7 (6461)

$30 and under

American

Wheeling

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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SheldonVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great service and excellent food. What else would you want in a night out.

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Popular dish

Gnocchi Carbonara

Popular dish

Breakfast Gnocchi Carbonara

Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Austin's Saloon and Eatery

4.8

4.8 (464)

$30 and under

American

Libertyville

About the restaurant

ABOUT THE RESTAURANT

Welcome to Libertyville’s neighborhood eatery. Here at Austin’s, we serve up tasty bites and brews with good times enjoyed in great company. Locally sourced, exceptionally prepared food, served up by our radically kind family. That’s the Austin’s way.

Follow us on Instagram at @austins_libertyville or download our app on the App Store or Google Play to earn points with every order!

NEED TO KNOW (OPTIONAL)

Join us for indoor or outdoor dining! We keep it casual, kid-friendly, and great for groups.

Austin’s is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-9pm, and Sundays from 10am-9pm. Our bar is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-12pm. We are closed on Mondays.

All reservations have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you will arrive later than 15 minutes after your reservation time.

Top review

GinaR

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Excellent food and service!

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Experience

Prime Rib Night In Libertyville

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