Kuro Bistro

4.7

50 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

950 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1742

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2 people

22 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(224) 706-6090
Website
https://www.kurolakeforest.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
950 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1742
Area
Lake Forest
Cross Street
Right on the corner of Woodland Rd and Western Ave.
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
A very close walk to the downtown metra station.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 50 people are saying

Kuro Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Kuro Bistro is celebrated for "amazing dinner" experiences, offering a diverse menu with fresh, colorful ingredients and standout sushi rolls like the Red Dragon. Patrons appreciate the "healthy options" and "delicious food" amid a welcoming atmosphere. Service is generally excellent, with attentive staff and a friendly owner enhancing the dining experience.

50 Reviews

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Jennifer
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most amazing dinner here! There were 8 of us with all different tastes and every single one of us was thrilled with what we got. The menu has something for everyone. The staff members were delightful as well. Highly recommend Kuro Bistro!
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Margie
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food is always delicious! Great sushi - had the Red Dragon Roll.
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Wendy VIP
Chicago22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. A neighborhood gem with consistent and beautiful food.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always top shelf food. This is our go to place in lake forest. Healthy options abound, fish is super fresh, veggies are always colorful and fresh.
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Karen VIP
Minneapolis22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We enjoyed it very much and will happily return to try other items. We lived the red dragon roll.
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Chris
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Naomi is caring and attentive. We live the ambience here. Strong value for quality sushi
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Neal VIP
Chicago82 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has the best rolls ever. I have dined here multiple times and have never had a bad experience. I’m looking forward to trying their sushi pizza on my next visit.
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Fae Ruzel
Chicago3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Last night we went to Kuro for sushi. This was our first time and likely our last given the following reasons. We ordered the tuna selection, Hama mama, seaweed salad, tempura combo and king California roll. The tempura and seaweed salad was good, but the sushi needs a lot of help. The sashimi was way too thick. Each of the rolls fell apart due to the lack of rice and what seemed to be not enough squeezing of the roll during the making process. Overall, not a pleasurable experience and not worth $125 for two.
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Scott
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, Great service will definitely go there again. Good menu variety also.
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KAREN
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our entire table over the whole experience. The food was fantastic, the team working there worked so well and it was absolutely a favorite spot. We will all definitely go back
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FAQs

Kuro Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 7 times today

950 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1742

Additional information

Cross Street
Right on the corner of Woodland Rd and Western Ave.
Area
Lake Forest
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
A very close walk to the downtown metra station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kurolakeforest.com/
Phone number
(224) 706-6090

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