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Maple Tree Inn, Homewood, IL

Maple Tree Inn

4.8
4.8
4626 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Maple Tree Inn was awarded the very prestigious honor of being named in the Top 50 Southern Restaurants In America by OpenTable in 2018. We are proud to announce that the Maple Tree Inn has permanently relocated to Homewood, IL. We have maintained almost 100% of our staff and they have made the move with us.
We are still committed to the art of Cajun/Creole cooking & maintaining our status as the first and longest-running Cajun/Creole restaurant in Chicagoland. We are featuring a menu of our signature dishes including our Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, Country Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, and many more! We have boutique wines on draft, signature hand crafted cocktails, and an impressive craft beer list. Our hand crafted, premium cocktail menu highlights the very best of our repertoire. We look forward to hosting you & providing you with all the comforts of New Orleans, just a little closer to home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 388-3461
  • Website
    http://www.mapletreeinnrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Erich Wennberg
  • Location
    18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406
  • Neighborhood
    Homewood
  • Cross street
    Idlewild Lane
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in a large, well lit, private parking lot. Overflow parking is available one block North on the East side of Dixie Hwy.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,626 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • South Suburbs

    Best Food

  • South Suburbs

    Best Service

  • South Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • South Suburbs

    Best Value

  • South Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • South Suburbs

    Healthy

  • South Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • South Suburbs

    Romantic

  • South Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    Lively

  • South Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maple Tree Inn offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "awesome service." Guests rave about the "best catfish ever" and the exceptional cornbread. The staff, particularly servers like Gina and Joe, are praised for being "attentive and knowledgeable." The New Orleans-inspired drinks and dishes, like jambalaya and gumbo, elevate the experience, ensuring a memorable visit each time.

4,626 Reviews

  1. Dana

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been dining at the Maple Tree Inn since they opened. My man and I have tasted at some point everything on the menu. That’s just it- their menu has not changed other than seasonal desserts. The fried green tomatoes have always been one of my favorite appetizers but it’s terribly disappointing to get 4 slices of a green regular sized tomato and now pay $1.00 more @ $17.00. They could have at least kept the large Beefsteak tomatoes. Overall it was pleasant. I understand the rationale of mastering your product. Within the last year the quality/quantity of our entrees have been inconsistent. I hope they consider adding a couple new items to their menu. I’m fine paying for a great dining experience, it’s becoming more of a last choice option. I live in the area and we’re not ready to completely give up on Maple Tree Inn.

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  2. LaMarr

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, just unhappy with the amount of ice used in cocktails. You really only get ¼ worth of cocktail and the remaining is crushed ice..

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  3. Brenda

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at Maple Tree was wonderful! The valet who parked my car was friendly and accommodating and so was the hostess at check in. I had my meal at the bar and Emily was the bartender/server. She was extremely warm and friendly and offered excellent drink recommendations! Service was efficient but not rushed and the music and atmosphere made my experience even more enjoyable. I’m a vegan and I love that they offer a full vegan menu, from starters to dessert! I ordered the cornbread muffins, blackened mushrooms and grits and for dessert, cranberry apple crisp. Every morsel was delicious! Great energy and scrumptious food, I’d highly recommend!

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  4. Phyllis

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They always make it feel like home. I’ve never had a bad meal or drink here.

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  5. Derek

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience at Maple Tree Inn. I made a note in the reservation that we were there to celebrate my son’s birthday and they did not disappoint! The server wished him a HBD and surprised him at dessert with complimentary beignets!

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  6. John

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four diners had dinner. We had a drink, a signature starter split among us, four different entrees, and one great dessert split among us. The food all has a New Orleans slant and it was all excellent. Service was excellent and helpful. Dinner with drinks, dessert and coffee isn’t cheap, but I feel reasonable for the quality of the product. This is my fourth or fifth visit and it is consistently excellent!

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  7. Cheryl

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food options was great for Vegans! Loved the decor of the restaurant!

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  8. Tina

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience with our family to celebrate a birthday

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  9. Denise

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time here and I DEFINITELY will be coming back. From the complimentary parking to the servers, and bussers were excellent. Joe was our server and he was very informative on the drinks and all the food. He treated us very well! That seafood Gumbo was the BEST!!!

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  10. TERRI Brak

    VIP

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Joe was very good. Knew the memo & cocktails well.

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FAQs

Maple Tree Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 4626 OpenTable diners.

Maple Tree Inn does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Maple Tree Inn

18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Idlewild Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Homewood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in a large, well lit, private parking lot. Overflow parking is available one block North on the East side of Dixie Hwy.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erich Wennberg
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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