Best Fun Restaurants in New Lenox

26 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - New Lenox, IL

4.7

Exceptional(5106)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mokena

Booked 155 times today

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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2. Francesca's Fortunato

4.6

Exceptional(1929)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort

Booked 27 times today

Francesca’s Fortunato is located in the charming downtown area of Frankfort. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

3. Dancing Marlin

4.8

Exceptional(3252)

Price: Moderate

• American • Frankfort

Booked 32 times today

The Dancing Marlin is all about small plates, sharing & great wines and cocktails on tap! There also is a full bar. The menu has something for everyone with fresh seafood being a specialty. The culinary team has created a small plates menu that is both affordable and amazing! We feature a communal dining table for up to 14 guests and the suburbs most creative Sunday Brunch. Our bar features 16 wines on tap and 8 "made from scratch", crafted cocktails. The bar also features 30 craft beers in bottles and cans. The restaurant features (3) private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 120 guests. All of this is packaged up in a modern restaurant design, produced by award winning design team. Knauer Inc!

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4. Sorriso Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(819)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Frankfort

Booked 14 times today

Bringing Southern Italian to the South Suburbs of ChicagoWith a long standing tradition of bringing quality Southern Italian cuisine to the south side of Chicago, The Greco family is well known for their classic dishes as well as always having exciting, eye-catching, and taste-bud tantlizing specials.Since 1975, the Greco Family has always been a name synonymous with Fine Italian dining and Sorriso Ristorante continues this tradition of quality and comfort.

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5. White Castle - Mokena

4.5

Awesome(33)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mokena

Booked 3 times today

White Castle is a fast-food restaurant chain that specializes in sliders, small square hamburgers. The restaurant also serves other items such as french fries, onion rings, and milkshakes. White Castle is known for its unique and flavorful sliders, which are made with 100% beef and cooked on a flat-top grill. The restaurant's atmosphere is casual and family-friendly. White Castle is a great place to go for a quick and affordable meal.

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6. White Castle - New Lenox

4.1

Excellent(15)

Price: Moderate

• American • Frankfort

Booked 1 time today

## Crave the Flavor: Your White Castle Destination in New Lenox Step into a timeless American tradition at White Castle - New Lenox. Our iconic sliders, crafted with 100% beef and steamed to perfection, are the stars of the show. Each bite bursts with flavor, enhanced by our signature onions and a touch of melted cheese. But the experience doesn't stop there. Our menu boasts a variety of craveable options, from crispy Chicken Rings and savory Mozzarella Cheese Sticks to classic Crinkle Cut Fries and refreshing milkshakes. Whether you're a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, White Castle - New Lenox has something to satisfy your cravings. Our friendly atmosphere welcomes you to relax and enjoy a quick bite or linger over a meal with friends and family. The casual setting is perfect for a no-fuss dining experience, where the focus is on the delicious food and good company. So, come on down to White Castle - New Lenox and experience the taste that has captivated generations. We're your go-to spot for satisfying your cravings, any time of day.

7. Vinny's Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(626)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Tinley Park

Booked 45 times today

WHETHER IT'S DROWNING IN BUTTER OR GLAZED IN TOMATO SAUCE, UNCLE VINNY WANTS EVERY GUEST TO ENJOY OUR FAMILY RECIPES THE ITALIAN WAY: ONE HAND TO EAT, TWO HANDS TO SPEAK.

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8. Frankie's Since 1988

4.9

Exceptional(3758)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Tinley Park

Booked 19 times today

The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. Our Tinley Park location was renovated AND re-branded in May of 2023. We created a new MODERN CHIC vibe...The new name "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 concept more energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails & mocktails along with the same homemade pastas and signature dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others that have been loved throughout the years from Frankie's. We also added authentic southern Italian style pizzas from our Marra Forni oven in the dining room. Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 16 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

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9. The Phoenix Kitchen & Cocktails

4.7

Exceptional(867)

Price: Moderate

• American • Homer Glen

Booked 26 times today

A modern upscale casual, dining experience, serving locally sourced New American Cuisine.In addition to the traditional 3 course meal, we offer shared plates. Shareable food is fresh, fun and exciting! Mixing and matching food selections, allows guests to try an array of different cooking techniques, styles and flavors. Spanning the globe for exciting inspiration to provide unique high quality dishes. Our wood fired grill, 600º degree pizza oven, hardwood smoker and hydroponic organic micro-greenhouse allow Chef the freedom to bring his culinary ideas to your table. Pair your evening from a selection of handcrafted cocktails, small batch bourbons, craft beer or enjoy a bottle of organic, bio dynamic wine from our temperature controlled wine cellar. Experience The Phoenix; where family and friends gather, food and drink is shared and new traditions begin!

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10. Seasons 52 - Orland Park

4.7

Exceptional(253)

Price: Expensive

• American • Orland Park

Booked 101 times today

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.

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Robert
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
There was plenty of parking space. We were greeted and taken to our table immediately. Service was excellent. All of our food was prepared well and was very tasty. I would go there again.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - New Lenox, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Mokena
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4.7
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Lori
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We ordered the cauliflower tacos, mushroom flatbread, Brussels sprouts, oysters, lobster rolls and cheesecake bites. It was all delicious. This is my second visit to this restaurant and both times have been great. It’s a permanent repeat on my list.
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Dancing MarlinPrice: Moderate• American• Frankfort
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4.8
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Lauren
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We love this place. Food is excellent, a bit pricey but very good. We have had Mario as our waiter a few times and he is always a pleasure We will be back
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Francesca's FortunatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Frankfort
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4.6
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Kaeron
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Love this place, great service and food. This place never disappoints.
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Sorriso RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Frankfort
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4.8
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ReneeM
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2024
Wonderfully decorated for Valentines Day and service was great. Fun experience
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White Castle - MokenaPrice: Moderate• American• Mokena
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4.5

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - New Lenox, IL

2. Francesca's Fortunato

3. Dancing Marlin

4. Sorriso Ristorante

5. White Castle - Mokena

6. White Castle - New Lenox

7. Vinny's Clam Bar

8. Frankie's Since 1988

9. The Phoenix Kitchen & Cocktails

10. Seasons 52 - Orland Park

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