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Maple Tree Inn, Homewood, IL

Maple Tree Inn

4.8
4.8
4778 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
18849 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60406

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 37 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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  • 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 4,778 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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    Best Service

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    Best Value

  • South Suburbs

    Great for brunch

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    Innovative

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    Healthy

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    Neighborhood gem

  • South Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

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    Romantic

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    Good for special occasions

  • South Suburbs

    Lively

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    Most Booked

Review summary

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Maple Tree Inn offers a "unique and festive experience" with "authentic New Orleans flavors" and an ambiance that "transports you into that world." Notable dishes include "red snapper étouffée" and "burnt ends." The servers are "attentive and knowledgeable," and the atmosphere is "warm and welcoming." A "must-visit" for a memorable dining experience.
4,779 Reviews

  1. Julie

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Always a winner!!

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  2. Damien

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My meal was delicious. It was my birthday and I decided to come here for the first time. I was not disappointed, the food was seasoned perfectly and was a nice amount of food. The drinks were also tasty, I was thoroughly impressed with the service and ambience. I'll definitely be back.

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  3. Eris

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After making a reservation the wait was still ezceptionally long but waiter MORE THAN MADE UP FOR IT!!!

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  4. Tanja D

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was absolutely delicious! I had the red snapper étouffée meal. My husband had the fried chicken with the mac & cheese meal. My son had the fried catfish meal, and his girlfriend had the burnt ends meal with a side of sweet potato fries. The food came out hot and I even had leftovers to take home.

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  5. Asha

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was great!! I hadn’t been there in a few years and was not disappointed.

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  6. PATTY

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to the Maple Tree Inn for many years ! The food ,drink and service are outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant for a unique and festive experience!!

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  7. Sugar

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful ambiance, great food, customer service is always awesome.

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  8. Anthony

    Caribbean7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time dining and I was pleased. I will be going back again soon.

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  9. Richard

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went out to eat there. The food was spectacular. Our server Joe was kind wonderful and knowledgeable. This was our second time here. We love this place

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  10. Ayana VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never misses. The New Orleans flavors are so authentic, and, along with the decor, transports you into that world. Service was flawless - my server was very attentive and was forthcoming with drink and entree recommendations that were spot-on. I always had great memories of this place from when they were located in Blue Island. I have to say that they stay relevant - always keeping a great vibe, while making delicious and new changes to the menu.

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Maple Tree Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 4778 OpenTable diners.

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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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