Best Fun Restaurants in Machesney Park

944 restaurants available nearby

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1. Famous Dave's - Rockford

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockford

Our authentic BBQ starts in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs. Our pitmasters hand-rub the meats with a custom blend of spices and cook for hours to extract the natural flavors. We source the highest quality meats and trim them up like we’re in a competition and hand-rub them with the freshest seasonings available to create mouthwatering experiences! In addition to our BBQ and grilled meats, our menu features a selection of salads, sandwiches, side items, and made-from-scratch desserts.

2. Ema - Glenview

4.7

Exceptional(313)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Glenview

Booked 162 times today

Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab. The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

3. Elina's

4.8

Exceptional(141)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Town

Booked 37 times today

Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.Reservations are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Parties of 7 or more must contact Reservations@elinaschicago.com to book. Parties of this size are required to participate in a $75 per person family style prix fixe menu, drinks are charged based on consumption and a 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill. If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation time you will incur a $30 per person cancelation fee.

4. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8

Exceptional(9255)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park

Booked 135 times today

Cancellation policy: For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee. Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System. Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing.

5. Daisies Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(171)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 75 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

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6. Summer House - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(7839)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 203 times today

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

7. Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

Exceptional(8044)

Price: Moderate

• French • Lincoln Park

Booked 67 times today

Honoring classic French cuisine, Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Our menu features simple French food including Steak Frites, fresh seafood, exquisite bites, and French rolling wine carts. Valet is located at the corner of Lincoln Park West and Belden for $17 cash or Zelle. During the holiday season, for all parties of 9 or more, we ask our guests to call the restaurant directly to book a reservation.Did you know that you can use Lettuce gift cards for carryout and delivery? Just place your order through Lettuce website, the LettuceEats app or any Lettuce restaurant website.

8. Juno

4.6

Exceptional(1519)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Lincoln Park

Booked 8 times today

Now offering a signature Omakase menu with a selection of seasonal ingredients crafted by Chef BK Park.The Omakase experience will include approximately 20 bite size pieces including sashimi, appetizers, warm plates, nigiri, and dessert. Price is $125 per person, plus tax and a mandatory 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill. Cancellations within 24 hours will be subject to $25.00 fee per person. Please alert our team of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking. Juno is an intimate Japanese restaurant in the heart of Lincoln Park. Led by the expertise of Executive Chef/Owner BK Park, Juno strives to perfect a combination of quality and consistency in food and service. Juno offers a variety of traditional & non-traditional Japanese dishes as well as an extensive list of sashimi, nigiri and premium sake.

9. Mirra

4.7

Exceptional(84)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 60 times today

Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.

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10. The Abundance Setting - It Takes a Village - Celebration Fundraiser

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Price: Moderate

• American • Avondale

We are thrilled to host our first annual fundraising celebration this fall, presented by our sponsor The Lactation Network! We welcome you to gather for an evening of delicious food and drink, entertainment, learning, and more. Generously held at our board member Jodi Fyfe’s restaurant eden, the celebration will feature an exclusive VIP hour, a silent auction with a variety of exciting items, and the chance to mix and mingle with esteemed chef personalities. Our complete chef lineup is: Johnny Clark/Beverly Kim - Anelya, Parachute HiFiStephanie Izard - Girl & the Goat, CabraDiana Davila - Mi Tocaya AntojeriaPaul Kahan - One Off HospitalityMargaret Pak - ThatthuJason Hammel - Lula CafeDevon Quinn - edenSarah Stegner - Prairie Grass CafeJoe Flamm - Rosemary, BLVDMatthias Merges - Billy SundayHeather Bublick /D’Andre Carter - Soul & SmokeDebbie Gold - Le TourKen Polk - Batter & Berries

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Bella
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing, authentic food with good service. We were in the back room and there was an excellent ambiance and decor. One of my fave restaurants!
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Café Ba-Ba-ReebaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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Shari
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was our first visit to the new Ema Restaurant in Glenview. We were celebrating our daughter’s birthday. The restaurant decor was beautiful, the server Ellie was very friendly and helpful in explaining our choices on the menu. Our meal was delicious and we enjoyed our selections and were happy with the delicious Greek Yogurt dessert for the birthday girl which we all happily shared with her. We give Ema 10 stars and will be returning and we will recommend your restaurant to everyone! The Kupperman Family
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Ema - GlenviewPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Glenview
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Brea
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My friend and I had a fantastic experience at Daisies last night! I moved to Logan Square about four months ago and this restaurant came highly recommended by so many. The ravioli and the rigatoni were absolutely divine! So wonderful to have this gem just a few blocks away. Highly recommend!
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Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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4.7
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Emilyvip
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Love Elina’s and have been often because the vibes, service, and food is top notch. Definitely a great date night. Intimate and cozy!
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Elina'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Town
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4.8

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944 restaurants available nearby

1. Famous Dave's - Rockford

2. Ema - Glenview

3. Elina's

4. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

5. Daisies Chicago

6. Summer House - Chicago

7. Mon Ami Gabi

8. Juno

9. Mirra

10. The Abundance Setting - It Takes a Village - Celebration Fundraiser

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