We've driven by this restaurant SO many times and have yet to come by until now. What a fun…read moreexperience we had! When you pull up to the plaza you would think anything of the restaurant but when you go inside it's a fun colorful experience. When we were seated we were brought waters and menus. We took some time to look at the menus but ultimately took our server's suggestions on drinks. I ended up having a virgin Rose Colored Glasses drink and absolutely loved it. The drinks were large and I felt they were worth the price. My husband got an old fashioned. To start we got the cheese curds, and when I tell you these cheese curds still live rent free in my mind I kid you not. They were so good, the cheese was battered in a tempura batter with a truffle cream sauce and it made for such an incredible dish! For our entrees we got the pork chop with the brown butter sauces and bavette with a red wine reduction. The pork chop was great with the brown butter you just gotta make sure you mix it up, and the red wine was a bit too salty for me but it was okay because I ended up loving the steak by itself! For our sides we got the grilled zucchini under the snacks option instead of the sides option because I wanted all the fixings. It was a great choice! The fixings really made and I could eat a plate of that and just be happy (with the cheese curds of course). The wiped potatoes were great as well. Now I was going to pass on dessert because I was SO full already, but twist my arm when you tell me the cookie dough ice cream is a must try. It had real cookie dough chunks on top and bottle and the vanilla ice cream was not boring vanilla, I ate almost half of that bowl and couldn't stop. The chocolate chip cookie dough was house made and it was the perfect blend of sweet and salty that tied the whole ice cream bowl together. Can't recommend that enough as well. All in all, we had a great experience! It was so fun to see so many regulars and so many new folks who came in to dine at the same time as us and we all peeked to see who ordered what before we ordered and got some great recs as you can see! Can't wait to come back to enjoy my favorites and more!

Tried out Everett Farms for brunch with my mom and enjoyed the experience. Our server was very…read morewelcoming and did a great job answering our questions. We did go a bit later in the day so the restaurant was very empty but our food came very quickly. The atmosphere is casual but well done and my mom loved the music they were playing. We started with the cheese curds which were so good and gluten free! This was my favorite part of the meal for sure. I haven't had a cheese curd in probably 10 years and these were fantastic, especially accompanied by the truffle ranch sauce. I got the arugula and grilled chicken salad as my main. It was good but nothing to write home about. The chicken was well seasoned and plentiful and the dried cherries were a nice touch. Overall, I enjoyed it but won't be left thinking about it again. My mom got the smoked ham, brie, and pears sandwich and had similar thoughts. She enjoyed it but wasn't blown away. She did note that she wished it had some sort of honey mustard or a sauce other than mayo. The portion for this sandwich was huge and could easily be two meals. All in all, we enjoyed Everett Farms and would come back. I appreciate how well they label their menu with gluten free options and the service.

Da Local Boy is a delightful gem of a restaurant that serves flavorful dishes inspired from…read moreHawaiian cuisine. I have been here once and enjoyed my dining experience. This restaurant is welcoming, has a cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. Their menu variety is good and the pricing is reasonable. Since it was our first, we took our time ordering the food. We started off with one order of Spam Musubi which was yummy. Then, for entrées, we got a Poké Bowl, Da OG Plate, and Aloha Mixed Plate (see my photos). The Poké Bowl was fresh and flavorful. The Da OG Plate had delicious and flavorful Huli Huli Chicken and grilled Pork Belly. Both were on point with the flavor and texture. Nicely cooked and delicious. I had the Aloha Mixed Plate and the beer battered fish and Pulehu Short Ribs were quite tasty, especially the ribs. I also had the Huli Huli Chicken that was really good. It was an awesome meal overall and we enjoyed it. We received good service and the food made us want to come back for more (which we will). Da Local Boy is a great addition to Highwood's culinary scene. You got to check it out.

great small restaurant the Hulu chicken and pork back combo were exceptional had the nachos…read moresurprisingly excellent server and service was outstanding restaurant was not to busy we went early but the carry out bags were stacking up highly recommend

This review is for a late breakfast or early lunch in mid-March…read more service: Waitstaff and managers are very attentive and extremely accommodating. food: The chicken salad sandwich with fries is excellent ($14 as of 03/2026). Everything was freshly prepared, house made, and quite good. Portions are large and quality is great. details: Ordering is via QR code, but they provide printed menus. The café is open Wednesday through Sunday 8 am to 3pm. They do not accept reservations; expect to wait during peak hours. This is a relatively small restaurant with choice of booths and tables. Plenty of surface parking right outside.

This cafe is a great stopping point if you're biking or walking through Middlefork Savanna Forest…read morePreserve. It's a super cute environment with plenty of seating both inside and out. Staff are friendly too! I've had both the gluten-free chocolate chip cookie ($4) and the banana nut bread with chocolate chips ($4). Other pastries (scones, muffins, tarts) ranged from $6-$10, which I thought was a bit high. The chocolate chip cookie was tasty and chewy and you couldn't tell that it's gluten-free. A bit sweeter than some other ones I've had. I liked it but it's not a chocolate chip cookie to go out of your way for. The banana bread was full of chocolate, which made it nice and gooey in certain areas on this hot day. Unfortunately, the parts without chocolate were a bit dry. Generally, the baked goods seemed a bit overpriced for the quality and taste, but maybe their savory items are better. I think I'd give it around a 3.5 for the food but bumped it up for the atmosphere. The area around is fun, with a hiking trail, goats, and a farm market on the weekends. Oh, and heads-up, there's a 3% credit card fee even though they're cashless.

The menu has a good variety of options to choose from. I ordered a 12 oz iced vanilla lavender…read morelatte (decaf), and it was really tasty. I also got a croissant, and the pricing felt reasonable for that. The avocado toast was a bit pricey, so I skipped it this time. The space itself is really nice inside, though it was pretty busy. The worker at the front was friendly and informative, which made the experience better. They also have a cute wall featuring dogs that visit, which was a fun touch. I'll definitely be back to try the bagels next time.

We ordered tea and a jumbo pretzel which came with mustard, chocolate and cheese dips. All were…read moreserved quickly. Pretzel was amazing but maybe a tad too salty especially when paired with the dips. Place was packed on a Friday morning. Decor was minimalist but still gives off homey and rustic vibes.

The restaurant is located off route 60 in Lake Forest, on a back road just off the highway near…read moreHalas Hall. The majority of the patrons seemed to be Hotel guests or business meeting attendees enjoying a quick meal and a drink before ending the work day. The restaurant, located in the Hotel lobby, has a large bar and offers partial booth and table seating. The menu offers basic appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches and offers a few entrée selections. The cod in the fish & chips was good; however, the fries were limp and did not taste fresh. The grilled garlic chicken and asparagus was pretty good and the server was great! I would definitely go back if I had a colleague staying at the hotel; however, wouldn't seek out the Oaken otherwise for a night out. The ambiance is lively, with background music and the bar offered a variety of cocktail and wine options.

Solid American restaurant inside Hyatt Place. Great option especially when its too cold to go…read moreoutside or if you're looking for a nice quiet business lunch. The burger was delicious and came out promptly. While there are other options in the surrounding area, this place does the trick especially if you don't want to bother traveling too far out of the way!

We visited for tea with some adults and children this weekend…read more The room near the patio is gorgeous (the inner room is more on the cozy side). We were quickly seated with a reservation and the tables were lovely - gorgeous wedgewood china (even for the kids!). Greeted with prosecco for adults and sparkling juice for the kids. Service was really friendly and helpful with tea selections. There are about 4 options for children if they want tea as well. Food was good and there was a tower for the kids (their the older child at our table wanted the adult sandwiches...). Plenty of sandwiches and sweets. The scone actually was the standout though - orange cranberry - very soft and delicious. Customary lemon curd, jelly and cream - delicious. All in all, this was a nice, fancy time for tea but there were some negatives namely: no one ever asked if we wanted more drinks (I would have had a glass of champagne but no one returned or asked - I could have flagged someone down but was surprised at this level of hotel that service wasn't so helpful). We also felt rushed - I would have stayed longer to enjoy but get they were cleaning up our table quickly. Instead, we brought some of the treats to go. While the staff was friendly, they weren't really there a lot - I saw some tables get asked if they wanted more sandwiches - but we did not... and it wasn't because we had kids at the table because I'd say at the time we went, more than 50% of the tables had kids with them. We did get a nice little to go gift of tea, chocolate and a tea strainer. I'm conflicted upon returning just due to feeling rushed.... I always go for tea once a year at least and I've been to every fancy hotel in the city (and other restaurants) for tea and multiple hotels in Europe (Ireland, England) and this was the most European feeling but really felt less relaxed even though the surroundings were gorgeous.

Beautiful place for a wedding or dinner…read more Quiet very upper crust highland park and Deerfield clientele. Ordered a tequila and pineapple shaken with a lime but it was not shaken. Ordered the tomato bisque which was very tasty. Hubby ordered the French onion soup which is just ok per my hubby who has French onion everywhere we go. Ordered the Mushroom rosotto which was ok. Needed a little more liquid. Very tasty. Hubby had the duck which he said was tough. Will not be back. Too many wonderful restaurants in this city.

Amazing spot Warm decor, great service…read moreEgg dishes are delish! This is great breakfast and lunch place We love it!

We liked the place and atmosphere. Stopped by to have a quick lunch date while waiting for photos…read moreto be printed next door. They messed up on hubby's order but were able to fix it. The food is what you'd expect.

The atmosphere is very welcoming and pleasant. The food is very good and the staff friendly; we are…read morewe enjoyed our lunch.

Freshly prepared food in a unique setting (the Libby of a multi story office building). The…read moreseating area was very comfortable and the service was prompt. The food was reasonably priced and very yummy.

My sisters and I were looking for a cozy spot for lunch and decided on The Lantern. We were so…read morehappy we did! The corner bar ambiance was so welcoming, offering charm and character. The main bar area and two more dining rooms offered a ton of space without feeling big and cold. Dan was THE MAN! He was so sweet and helpful. He was busy but not rushed at all. All smiles and positivity really made our casual lunch something special. We all tried burgers with different sides so we could all share the fries, tots and rings. We also tried the homemade chili and it was tasty with a kick. The Lantern is a great choice for a casual meal or maybe just a cold beer.

Our burger club just visited The Lantern and it was pretty good…read more Apparently The Lantern has been around since 1934, but not in its current location. It's a smallish place with lots of street parking nearby. It was a cold night when we were there. We thought we would have eight-to-ten people in our group, but ended up with seven people. They don't take reservations, but if you call an hour before you arrive with your largish party, they will hold a table for you. And they did. When you walk in the front door, you immediately walk to the right for the bar or dining room seating to the left. They set our table up across from the door. Every time someone went in our out, we had a cold blast of air hit us and that was a bit unnerving. You just couldn't get warm. There was a wall behind us, but apparently another dining section on the other side, we should have sat there, it would have been more comfortable. Our party was debating about getting an appetizer as we saw someone else get the wings which were big and juicy looking. They couldn't make up their mind, so I got their soup of the day: cream of chicken soup. It was pretty good and much needed on a cold nice, but it was just okay and I can pass on it next time. The soup was warm, almost room temperature, so they'll have to heat it up next time. I ended up getting their 8oz Lantern burger. They have a junior option at 6oz and a Tiffany at 10oz. The middle was fine. I got it medium rare with American cheese, lettuce, pickles, and mustard and a side of tots. They have a lot of options and the server recommended the tots. They were good, but no better than anywhere else. The burger was juicy and good, but the meat is not seasoned. Though if it is, I couldn't taste it. However, the bun held up really well despite how juicy the burger was and the burger was cooked to perfection. Others in our party thought the burgers were just okay. Over all, we had an average score of 4.00/5.00. The burgers were good, but I bet there are better items on the menu which boasts the best burgers in town. Not sure about that, but decent enough.

Wild berry has Amazing Food! I enjoyed dinning in the restaurant as well as the takeout.read more

Delicious breakfast place. Welcoming and friendly staff. So busy, in average the waiting time…read more30-40 min but it's worth to wait. Recommend