Best Casual Restaurants in Lake Forest

30 restaurants available nearby

1. Authentico

4.6

Exceptional(1356)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Lake Forest

Booked 23 times today

The Authentico cuisine is healthy Mexican combined with a modern twist. We offer the freshest ingredients available to create dishes from scratch every day. Even the tortillas and sauces are created fresh daily. Authentico's ambiance is a blend of rustic and old world with a modern flair.

2. Kuro Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(36)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lake Forest

Booked 17 times today

Kuro Bistro,Lake Forest's hit spot for sushi and grill! From fresh fish to hibachi and burgers, Kuro Bistro offers dishes for everyone with an appetite. Signature Maki (special rolls) are a fan favorite where others enjoy the golden shrimp and meat and seafood entrees from the kitchen. Offering patio (in season), indoor dining, full bar and sushi bar, this contemporary dining experience is relaxing and enjoyable!The perfect location for a special occasion or a casual night out located in downtown Lake Forest, Illinois.

3. Disotto

4.6

Exceptional(1297)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Booked 37 times today

Let Disotto transport you to another place & time, like visiting your Nonna's wine cellar on the Italian countryside for a homemade meal.

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4. Scotty's on Sheridan

4.8

Exceptional(1194)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highwood

Booked 2 times today

Scotty's on Sheridan — your favorite neighborhood dining spot to gather with good friends in a warm inviting atmosphere.Our American Grill menu offers something delicious for everyone, from timeless comfort food to new American classics.Relax with one of Scotty's signature house cocktails in a cozy club chair in our bar lounge. Enjoy a candle-lit dinner and a bottle of wine in our intimate white tablecloth dining room.Discover Scotty's — a hidden gem tucked away on Sheridan Road, across from Fort Sheridan in Highwood, ILPatio seating when weather permits!

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5. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

4.5

Awesome(1119)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highland Park

Booked 11 times today

Bella Via Ristorante is thrilled to announce its new location at 431 Temple ave in Highland Park. An authentic Italian Restaurant, a true family owned and family operated that has served the North Shore communities for over 26 years. We feature classic Italian fare with an impressive selection of Italian wines. The menu consists of a variety of appetizers, homemade pastas, fresh fish, tender veal, chicken and many other Italian favorites.

6. Del Rio

4.7

Exceptional(1160)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Highwood

Come enjoy our family's 100 year-old Northern Italian restaurant.Whether you dine with us in our main dining room, the Terrace or upstairs in what was once our family's home, we warmly welcome you. If you're looking for that special restaurant where you can take a a breath from the fast lane and go back to a time when restaurants were not part of a chain and the owner became a friend, the food was always great, and as my grandmother said, "You feel better for coming"....then you've found the right spot. We combine the classic Italian Menu and new creative dishes, with full attention to both. If you enjoy fine wine, you've found a new home. Our cellar contains well over 3,500 choices dating from the late 1800's.

7. Longitud315

4.7

Exceptional(1613)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Highwood

Booked 13 times today

Longitud315 is the life-long dream of Chef Tony Castillo. A concept that was born as a result of his childhood memories cooking side to side with his grandmother. She taught him that cooking wasn’t about just cooking a dish, but great cooking that comes from the heart. Chef Tony’s wish is to transmit his passion for cooking in every single dish and for each of our patrons to have the most memorable dining experience... Chef Tony brings to the North Shore and to all food lovers a new fusion of South American flavors with exotic Venezuelan, Argentinian, Brazilian, Ecuadorian and Peruvian flavors... TO REQUEST ROOFTOP PLEASE CONTACT US @ (847) 926-7495

8. Froggy's

4.6

Exceptional(1033)

Price: Expensive

• French • Highwood

Booked 11 times today

Froggy’s French Café has been serving Chicago’s North Shore award winning French cuisine for almost 40 years. Known for our ambiance, friendly knowledgeable service and presentation we serve the freshest seafood and vegetables and steaks. We recommend starting with a glass of wine, a bowl of French Onion Soup or escargot appetizer, and then move on to our seasonal seafood mains, fresh pastas or our classic steak and frits. Froggy’s diverse menu is geared to satisfy seafood aficionados, vegetarians and all omnivores alike. Always fresh, always French and always a fantastic dining experience. Located in Highwood, IL nestled in between Highland Park and Lake Forest, come dine with us to see why Froggy’s is known as North Shore’s hidden gem.

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9. Rosebud - Deerfield

4.5

Awesome(1945)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Deerfield

Booked 33 times today

- 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.Proper Attire RequiredWe are business casual. Thank you for not wearing tank tops, sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, gym wear, or short shorts. Dress shorts are acceptable. Please remove your hat when entering. Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available. - If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.

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10. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Lincolnshire

4.6

Exceptional(2973)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lincolnshire

Booked 22 times today

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story. We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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KevinVIP
Chicago / Illinois •40 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
I love their new location. Much smaller and more intimate than their old place. I love the vibe here. Service was outstanding. Food wasn't up to its usual high-quality level tonight. It's usually great, but something was off tonight. I've been here before, so I'll chalk it up to a bad night. I would definitely eat here again.
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Bella Via Ristorante and BanquetsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highland Park
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4.5
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LindaVIP
Denver / Colorado •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Scotty’s is a warm, neighborhood restaurant with excellent food, and the service is even better than the food. The atmosphere is upscale casual, friends meeting friends, but you’d be comfortable dining alone, especially at the bar. Prices very reasonable, especially for the quality of fare.
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Scotty's on SheridanPrice: Moderate• American• Highwood
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4.8
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Queenie
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
The enchiladas with mole sauce is my favorite! The black beans and rice side is delicious too.
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AuthenticoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Lake Forest
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4.6
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ShanaVIP
Las Vegas •25 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Service was just ok. Very transactional. Food came out almost too quickly
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Kuro BistroPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Lake Forest
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4.6
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Erika
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
My gawd we ordered so many things from the menu. The buffalo mozzarella, fired calamari, bruschetta special and mussels were outstanding. Entrees were phenomenal and portioned generously. We had to sit at a high top at the bar and waited 20 minutes after our reservation time, but they were so apologetic and kind! I can hardly wait to return!!
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DisottoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Highwood
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4.6

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Authentico

2. Kuro Bistro

3. Disotto

4. Scotty's on Sheridan

5. Bella Via Ristorante and Banquets

6. Del Rio

7. Longitud315

8. Froggy's

9. Rosebud - Deerfield

10. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Lincolnshire

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