Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Southwest Suburbs

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Southwest Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Frankie's Since 1988

4.8

4.8 (3741)

$30 and under

Italian

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. We renovated AND re-branded almost one year ago in May of 2023. We created a NEW CONCEPT we call MODERN CASUAL CHIC...The new name is Frankie's Since 1988 as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago.

No longer a fine dining white tablecloth restaurant. Our new vibe is energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails homemade pastas, authentic Southern Italian style pizzas (from our new Marra Forni oven) and most popular dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Alaskan wild king salmon, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others.

Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 15 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

Top review

Mary

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

It was a great visit to Frankie’s. The food, drinks and service was wonderful. We highly recommend this for your enjoyment.

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4.9

4.9 (2618)

$30 and under

Italian

Orland Park

About the restaurant

You’ve never tasted Italian food like this before. Pasta made by hand every morning; fruits and vegetables sourced from a local farmer - just for us; fresh fish flown in daily and our meats aged to mouth-watering perfection. We have taken old school Italian and added a modern twist.

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Katie

Dined 2 days ago

Ottimo is one of the most consistent restaurants I have ever been to. It’s always delicious, I’m never disappointed. Been coming here for over 10 years. You also have an amazing staff!

Rosebud Lemont

4.8

4.8 (1588)

$30 and under

Italian

Lemont

About the restaurant

Proper Attire Required

Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available. We do have some special procedures that we must follow to ensure the safety of all customers and staff
- Masks must be worn at all times, except those who are fully vaccinated. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated.
- OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests, but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability. Adding outside seating or patio to your notes when making a reservation does not guarantee patio seating.
- If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.

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Teddi

Dined 2 days ago

The service at Rosebud was outstanding. The waitress was efficient. We did not wait that long for our food for such a busy Christmas day. We had valet parking for free. The waiter who took care of us to clean the table was Johnny on the spot and kept our table clean and moving. The food was excellent. I would recommend without a doubt, the mushrooms for an appetizer they are excellent. And any pasta dish they serve is outstanding. My daughter had the veal piccata and could not believe the size of the food they gave her. So for value when you factor in everything, it’s well worth it. We are going back in about another month.Ik

Lou Malnati's - Tinley Park

4.7

4.7 (43)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

Whether you’re a seasoned Chicago pizza fanatic or you’ve been eager to try, you don’t need to leave the south suburb of Tinley Park to get the best. Lou Malnati’s is dishing out legendary deep dish in a cozy, inviting space, with a full bar, lovely outdoor patio and private room for up to 80 guests. Whether you stop by after a day at Centennial Park, a round of golf or shopping in nearby Orland Park, it’s the perfect spot to refuel. Experience Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years, with family recipes and high-quality ingredients that you just don’t find everywhere.

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TomVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Awesome service and great pizza! A+ overall experience for the whole family.

Mama Maria's Taco and Tequila Bar

4.9

4.9 (194)

$30 and under

Mexican

Orland Park

About the restaurant

Mama Maria's Taco and Tequila Bar is a festive Mexican restaurant in Orland Park. The dining room is sleek and modern, with an oversized wooden bar, trendy lighting, comfortable seating, big screen TVs and charming accent pieces. Mama Maria’s Taco and Tequila Bar has a relaxed and inviting atmosphere that is created through the tasty aroma and intimate design of the dining room.

The menu that is offered at Mama Maria’s Taco and Tequila Bar is referred to as “Mexican street food – fresh to your table.” The menu consists of traditional Mexican favorites, which include taquitos, guacamole, sizzling fajita platters, an assortment of tacos, enchiladas and burritos with a modern twist.

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Keri

Dined 6 days ago

Portions are enough to take some home. Steak fijatas so tender and flavorful with all the veggies. Burrito dinner is enough for 2.

Cut 158 Chophouse

4.8

4.8 (1250)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Joliet

About the restaurant

CUT 158 Chophouse est 2019 with a bold vision – to embody the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse. We keep this tradition alive, but with a modern, sleek twist, bringing you an unparalleled experience every time you dine. Top quality meats grilled to perfection, delivering the most amazing flavors.

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Kathy

Dined 3 days ago

It was fantastic. We will be back.we have been there before

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Popular dish

Tomahawk Steak

Popular dish

Filet Mignon Sliders (2)

Popular dish

Grilled Filet Mignon

Juliet's Tavern

4.8

4.8 (427)

$30 and under

American

Joliet

About the restaurant

Juliet's Tavern located in historic Joliet, Illinois, featuring the best in American dining as well as a full bar. Quality selection of craft beers, wines by the glass and specialty cocktails coupled with classic American fare. Ask us about our private event space!

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MichelleVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Nice casual Christmas Eve experience with family. The food and services were great!

Seasons 52 - Orland Park

4.7

4.7 (194)

$31 to $50

American

Orland Park

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a comfortable and stylish fresh grill and wine bar offering a refreshingly balanced approach to dining where guests are free to enjoy, knowing any choice they make is one they'll feel good about. The menu changes with the season to feature ingredients at their peak, from whole produce that arrives and is kept 100% fresh, never frozen, to carefully sourced meats and pristine seafood. Entrées are oak-fire grilled or brick oven-roasted, without a fryer in sight, to be flavorful and naturally lighter, and the Wine Bar pours 52 world-class wines by glass and signature cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily, happy hour Monday - Thursday.

Top review

AnnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Sharpnda was excellent. She remembered all of our names. We were a party of 4. One of our party had a diet restriction and that was taken care of in spades. Thank you Seasons 52 for giving us a wonderful Christmas eve dinner. We will return.

Highlander House Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (75)

$30 and under

Polish

Palos Hills

About the restaurant

Welcome to Highlander House Restaurant and Bar. Our beautiful restaurant attracts our clients with unique styles, friendly atmosphere, and delicious food. The name of the restaurant was greatly influenced by our family's roots, which are originated from the mountains in Poland.

The style of the restaurant consists of many of souvenirs, wooden decorations, regional costumes, and traditional instruments to give our guests that authentic atmosphere. Dishes are prepared from scratch according to recipes originating from the south region of Poland called Podhale.

We offer regional and traditional Polish cuisine. Our European plate, sauerkraut soup, sheep cheese soup, unique taste of lamb plate and pork shank ranks highest in popularity amongst our guests.

Every Sunday we have live entertainment featuring Polish Highlanders. With the help of our friendly staff and delicious food, we hope you continue to come back and visit us at Highlander House.

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Samantha

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Food is 10/10 so is the service. Our waiter was so patient and accommodating. You get a lot of food for the price. It’s decorated with a rustic theme that is very warm and inviting. It’s a little loud on a Saturday but I can see why it’s so popular.

Francesca's Vicinato

4.8

4.8 (1604)

$30 and under

Italian

Palos Hills

About the restaurant

Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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MikeB

Dined 2 days ago

Always outstanding, never disappointed. Food and Service are exceptional.

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