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- SSandraVIPChicago / Illinois •25 reviews5.0Dined todayAs usual the food was great. The gnocchi is the best I’ve ever had. Our waiter, Leonardo, was especially goodMore infoPiacere MioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Park•4.8
- MMaureenChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe made a reservation, but decided we wanted to eat in the bar area. The owner is courteous and very customer service friendly and added us to the waitlist for a bar table. We didn't mind at all sitting at the bar.Ordered drinks and some shrimp cocktail. The food was excellent. We ordered the dover sole and salmon All excellent. Next time.. surf and turf. Love the neighborhood feeling with elevated service and food. Can't wait to go back. We used to live in the neighborhood and went here in the 80's. Even ran into some old friends Just love they kept this gem in Melrose and Tom is making plans to keep it going even better. We'll be back soon. Thank you!More infoTom's Steak HousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Melrose Park•4.7
- MMARTINVIPChicago / Illinois •36 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoLunch experience was very good. Staff very attentive. Food tasty and good temperature. Wine of course was good. Recommended for a good overall experience.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park•4.4
- JJESSICAChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 7, 2024The brunch was awesome. The Dj, KMoon and the gentleman worked the crowd and I love every minute of it. The food was delicious and drinks were strongMore infoThe View RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Riverside•4.1
- TTunyaChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 29, 2024We enjoyed the food and the service was nice. It wasn't too crowded, probably cause it was after Thanksgiving and the drinks were good too.More infoS2 City Grill & Daiquiri Bar - MaywoodPrice: Moderate• American• Berwyn•4.3
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