Miramar

4.7

1727 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Miramar Bistro is a traditional French bistro and the menu is always fresh and seasonal. Service is friendly and thorough and the ambiance is exceptional. The French doors open to the sidewalk patio and lend to al fresco dining both for lunch and dinner. Miramar also books parties and banquets up to 300 people.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 433-1078
Website
http://miramarbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gabreil Viti
Catering
Banquets and parties are welcome. Miramar features three private party rooms that can accommodate events up to 150 people or the entire restaurant can be booked for up to 300 people.

Location
301 Waukegan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
Neighborhood
Highwood
Cross street
Highwood Ave
Parking details
We offer valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Public transit
Metra Train is one block from the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cheese Platter$14.95
w/ grapes, apples & candied walnuts
Chilled Artichoke$14.50
with mustard vinaigrette
Crab Cake$15.25
with orange and caper aioli
Calamari$16.50
Served Crispy with Marinara Sauce
Escargots (Snails)$14.25
Country Pate and Chicken Liver Mousse$16.50
Mussels in Garlic & White Wine Broth$18.50
Smoked Salmon$15.50
w/ Traditional Garnishments
Olives, Herb Marinated$9.50
Saucisson, Prosciutto, Parmesan Cheese & Olives$15.75
Chicken Tenders$13.75
with pommes frites

Soup & Salads

Onion Soup "Gratinée"$14.50
Soup du Jour$11.75
Bistro Salad$12.50
with walnut vinaigrette
Salad Lyonnaise$15.50
with Poached Egg, bacon & croutons
Crispy Goat Cheese$15.75
with beets & chopped eggs
Classic Caesar$14.50
- With Shrimp - Add$12.00
- With Chicken - Add$9.95
- With Steak$12.50
- With Salmon – Add$12.50
Duck Confit Salad$21.50
with apples, walnuts & blue cheese
Seared Ahi Tuna Nicoise$18.75
with walnut vinaigrette

Burgers

All served with pommes frites

Miramar Burger$14.50
Miramar Burger with Cheese$15.50
Highwood Burger$16.50
w/ Mushrooms, Bacon & Mozzarella

Fresh Shellfish

Fresh Oysters
- Half Dozen$24.00
- Full Dozen$48.00

Build Your Own Seafood Platter

Oysters
- ea$4.00
Jumbo Shrimp
- ea$4.00
Snow Crab Claws
- ea$4.00
Manila Clams
- ea$2.50

Pasta

Macaroni Gratin$20.50
w/ bacon
Linguine$27.50
w/ clams, spinach and garlic
Gnocchi$23.95
with tomato basil sauce

Steak Frites

Steak Classique "Maitre d'Butter"$38.50
Steak Blue Cheese$38.50
Steak Black Peppercorn Sauce$38.50

Fish

Roasted Salmon and Mushrooms$31.95
w/ horseradish sauce
Dover Sole Almondine$35.00
with french green beans
Roasted Sea Scallops$32.25
with oyster mushrooms
Bouillabaisse (Seafood Soup)$33.25
with pernod broth

Entrees

Meat

Free Range Herb Roasted Chicken$29.95
w/ mashed potatoes
Roasted Duck$32.75
with orange sauce
Lamb Shank$34.25
with basil whipped potatoes

Desserts

Toffee Plate$9.50
Profiteroles$9.50
Chocolate Terrine$9.50
Tiramisu$9.50
Banana Bread Pudding$9.50
Creme Brulee$9.50
Apple Tart$9.50

What 1,727 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Miramar is a delightful French bistro offering "fantastic service" and "delicious food" in a cozy, Parisian-inspired setting. Guests rave about generous portions, standout dishes like mussels and steak frites, and a wide-ranging menu that caters to all tastes. Outdoor seating enhances the experience, making it "a favorite neighborhood spot."

1,727 Reviews

C
Craig
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great; the air conditioning created a draft at our table along the window, but still a wonderful meal.
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Howard
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A cozy French bistro with very good food ranging from burgers to steak frites to fish and meat entrees. Ambiance makes you feel like you are in a bistro in France. Friendly service. Always enjoy an evening at Miramar.
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Michael
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
1st time here and it was a very nice bistro with good food, wine and cocktails.
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Anne Marie
Chicago
228 reviews
vip
5.0
228 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the fois gras was the best ever! Way better than Pomeroy in Wilmette. . .just really, really good. Miramar is my fave restaurant in Highwood. We love the onion soup, the oysters, the nicoise salade, the steak frites. . so many items! oh, the mussels are really good too. I have to say the Dover sole is nowhere near the one I had north of Amsterdam on the North Sea. . I don't even know if it is really Dover Sole. . . I wouldn't order it again. But I would try the scallops. . they looked very good. . and I definitely would order the steak frites. I also like that the restaurant is not overly loud like many of the current restaurants. . Longitude315 is so very loud and unpleasant for older people. The drinks are not as good or as varied as other restaurants. . and the wine pours are certainly smaller than most other restaurants we've been to. . not nearly as generous. . but still, I would rank it as the best in Highwood.. . . really a very nice choice. Also, the servers were always there for us. . they shared the tables so anyone passing by could be flagged to help as needed. I'm a big fan of Miramar! Highly recommended!
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linda
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server very attentive He explained pained the menu Food was delicious
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was amazing food and service! I love this place!
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Tina
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hadn’t been in a long time. Food was great as always.
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Maureen
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and food was excellent. A favorite neighborhood spot.
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Dana
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love going to Miramar. It’s like going to dinner in Paris!
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Erin
Chicago
113 reviews
vip
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food! We had the tuna Nicoise and the special crepes. Both excellent. The pomme frites looked fantastic. Next time!
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FAQs

Miramar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 433-1078.

Miramar is rated 4.7 stars by 1727 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

301 Waukegan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040

Additional information

Cross street
Highwood Ave
Neighborhood
Highwood
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Public transit
Metra Train is one block from the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gabreil Viti
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://miramarbistro.com/
Phone number
(847) 433-1078
Catering
Banquets and parties are welcome. Miramar features three private party rooms that can accommodate events up to 150 people or the entire restaurant can be booked for up to 300 people.

Miramar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Creme Brulee

Bistro Salad

Dover Sole Almondine

Appetizers

Cheese Platter$14.95

Chilled Artichoke$14.50

Crab Cake$15.25

Calamari$16.50

Escargots (Snails)$14.25

Country Pate and Chicken Liver Mousse$16.50

Mussels in Garlic & White Wine Broth$18.50

Smoked Salmon$15.50

Olives, Herb Marinated$9.50

Saucisson, Prosciutto, Parmesan Cheese & Olives$15.75

Chicken Tenders$13.75

Soup & Salads

Onion Soup "Gratinée"$14.50

Soup du Jour$11.75

Bistro Salad$12.50

Salad Lyonnaise$15.50

Crispy Goat Cheese$15.75

Classic Caesar$14.50

Duck Confit Salad$21.50

Seared Ahi Tuna Nicoise$18.75

Burgers

Miramar Burger$14.50

Miramar Burger with Cheese$15.50

Highwood Burger$16.50

Fresh Shellfish

Fresh Oysters

Build Your Own Seafood Platter

Oysters

Jumbo Shrimp

Snow Crab Claws

Manila Clams

Pasta

Macaroni Gratin$20.50

Linguine$27.50

Gnocchi$23.95

Steak Frites

Steak Classique "Maitre d'Butter"$38.50

Steak Blue Cheese$38.50

Steak Black Peppercorn Sauce$38.50

Fish

Roasted Salmon and Mushrooms$31.95

Dover Sole Almondine$35.00

Roasted Sea Scallops$32.25

Bouillabaisse (Seafood Soup)$33.25

Entrees

Meat

Free Range Herb Roasted Chicken$29.95

Roasted Duck$32.75

Lamb Shank$34.25

Desserts

Toffee Plate$9.50

Profiteroles$9.50

Chocolate Terrine$9.50

Tiramisu$9.50

Banana Bread Pudding$9.50

Creme Brulee$9.50

Apple Tart$9.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

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