Found out about this casual restaurant in Oak Forest. It has a few pretty great options. New Horizon has plenty of beers if wanting to get those. A few teens may occasionally come in but most aren't. This is popular with the locals and matures. Coming here certainly makes one think about how they stay in business. It's often got an empty parking lot. Thankfully they were open when I got there. It looks like a basic family owned business. They have been running it for years. It's about $12 for the Spaghetti. This is basic and filling thankfully. Great place to get homestyle Americanized food and beyond. It's open daily unlike almost every other restaurant around here. There's basic American food that's got mediocre seasoning but people like it or whatever. read more

New Horizon Restaurant - Spaghetti - American Near Me - Oak Forest, Illinois

I called ahead to ask if they had steak, and they told me they were offering New York strip and ribeye. That sounded promising, and since they're under new management, we figured we'd give them another try for dinner. Big mistake. They haven't improved at all--in fact, they've gone downhill. What they served as a "New York strip" was the same thin steak you'd expect with a steak‑and‑eggs breakfast. A cigarette is probably the same thickness as the piece of meat they brought me. I ordered it medium‑rare, and it arrived with a gray center. They did offer to re‑cook it, but I wasn't about to go through that. There's simply no way to cook a steak that thin like an actual steak, so I didn't even bother letting them try again. The place was practically empty on a Friday night--just one older man and a couple tucked away in a corner. Honestly, the empty parking lot should've been our warning. Total fail. Never again. read more

I love New Horizon! Besides great food selection and quality they give the best customer service. It's like dining in with family. I don't live close by but I'm always willing to drive and stop in for excellent food and service. Thank you always Mr. George.. read more

New Horizon Restaurant - Their liver and onions is the best!! - American Near Me - Oak Forest, Illinois

We had dinner this Tuesday night, 4/01/25. My wife tried the Salmon Basílico. She said the red sauce was really tasty and would get it again but next time, order the pasta that comes with it instead of the baked potato she substituted. I tried the Greek style pork chops with baked potato. My only complaint, I didn't have enough of the Grecian juices with my chops...that was money! I also would try the mashed potatoes next time instead of the baked potato. Our coffee was fresh and their homemade bread tasted better than ever. Very happy! read more

Love this place. Family owned business with daily specials, homemade soups and bread. Great waitstaff, and if you are lucky, George will be there and come out from the kitchen to say hi. We have been going here for over 30 years and it is always consistently good. They have a fireplace in the middle and gambling in the back...what more could you need? read more

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We have been going here for a few years, the food and service is fantastic. Tried the pork chops last night and they are the best I've ever had. Food has been consistent from the previous ownership. Fantastic breakfast, generous portion. read more

Was the best . Now a new owner and has gone down hill . Got rid of my favorite waitresses Chevon and Paula . The new owner has no idea what's he's doing and the food not the same as the last owner . read more

So I was recommended by a great customer of their fur lunch. Unfortunately my lunch was not prep according to what I order. My wings was not spun in Buffalo sauce, they are really wing dings or party wing. I ordered a Cesar salad without chicken or tomatoes or cheese. Well I had chicken, no tomatoes and no cheese and NO DRESSING. Who eats a salad without dressing. I tried calling several times and the calls just goes to Voice mail. Bad business and food! None of my food was tasty at all but I paid 30,00 for party wings no sauce and a salad without dressing. read more

New Horizon Restaurant - Cesar salad no dressing with chicken that I didn't want - American Near Me - Oak Forest, Illinois

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I was waery of this place for 25 years cause people said they were dirty and had roaches. But after all the good reviews I went for lunch with my sister. The silverware was on the table, wrapped in a napkin. I opened it and out came a fork with egg on it. That's it!! By by forever. read more

New ownership. Food still pretty good. Service was not very good. Probably will not continue to go here.

Honestly food was good but very standard. If you're looking for a quick and simple go to meal this might be your place. The service was okay didn't feel welcomed unfortunately and almost like we were being rushed out of there. The place was comfy and calm. read more

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Love the Seafood Maryland Pasta! Shrimp, crabmeat, filet of sole, peppers, mushrooms, and onions over pasta. My favorite dinner ever! Enough for 2 meals. Love it! Love the service also. Fast, friendly service! What more can you ask for? read more

George, the owner, and his Family are the best. This establishment has been in the neighborhood for years. They have the best French toast and I love their soup. It is a nice local business to support. Also, during the Major prime of Covid this family really stepped up. It is something me and my family will never overlook. These are the types of places that make our community who we are... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

After a 5 day trip, no one wanted to cook - NEW HORIZON to the rescue. We've been coming here over 20 years and we are never disappointed! George is awesome and welcomes us when we come in and sees us out when we leave, it's like we are family! The soups are awesome with Cream of Chicken with Rice our favorite, but Split Pea is my close 2nd. Bread is baked daily and we love their specials. Tonight we ordered a couple of our favorites to go: Chopped Steak dinner and the Turkey dinner. Always good and great portion size. Oh, they also have great Ranch dressing. Lastly, I LOVE their Rice Pudding - it is the best I've ever had and I've tried it at many restaurants. They also have wonderful breakfasts, omelets are huge and very tasty. Good cup of coffee and friendly staff. read more

New Horizon Restaurant - Turkey Dinner to go! - American Near Me - Oak Forest, Illinois

We've been here a few times and it's been ok. Today was bad there were 4 workers and two people already sitting at a table already it took them 15-20 minutes to take our order. It's sad because I know these family owned business are having a hard time right now but bad service will not help you. Probably won't be back again read more

Tried a new spot for breakfast, which makes me anxious bcuz if the pancakes are not good it messes up my meal. THIS PLACE HAS DELICIOUS PANCAKES! I'm so happy. They're soft and pre buttered, the syrup don't just slide off. I don't like powdered sugar on my pancakes, so make sure u tell them. They're so good I ate them before I realized I needed a pic! I got the Gypsy skillet, bacon fresh sliced mushrooms, onions green peppers and bacon. I got cheddar cheese and over medium eggs. Listen, it was cooked perfectly! Crispy bacon, well diced veggies, eggs with the double yolk which were cooked perfectly medium. Potatoes shredded and was the perfect base. Nice waitress, quick service! Don't let the empty lot or pizzeria sign fool you, COME HAVE BREAKFAST. read more

New Horizon Restaurant - Gypsy skillet with cheddar cheese and over medium eggs - American Near Me - Oak Forest, Illinois

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I miss this place. While living in Oak Forest I ate here weekly. My dad used to eat here 3 or 4 times a week. Breakfast, lunch or dinner you cannot go wrong. Food made fresh from a family run restaurant. Its the last of a dying breed. George and his staff are amazing. My go to order was always meatloaf with mashed potatoes. Real mashed potatoes! I ordered every week so they knew my order as soon as they saw my phone number calling in a take out order. where can you get service like that these days? Bread and soups are also great. Made in house and fresh. I always enjoy the daily specials. If you don't like this place its on you, not them. now move out to the western burbs George! My dad went there today and said the renovations look great. Congrats read more

The food was great, the service was awesome and I would give it five stars . The owner is super awesome and very friendly with all his customers. He really enjoys greeting all customers to his place. A person can really enjoy and relax while eating there. read more

Great family restaurant with a fantastic selection and fast service. We have been there twice to try other items and meet family. The soups are delicious with fresh baked bread. read more

Can't give a true rating as I wasn't able to eat here. They advertise that they serve breakfast, but they don't open till 10 o'clock? I was turned away when I walked in the door, but I've seen many other people go in and be seated. read more

Been coming here for over 45 years and can't say I have ever got a bad meal. The owner and cook George is a super nice guy and mostly greets everybody who walks in the door. Makes me happy to help a local diner who goes out of his way to acknowledge his patrons and makes sure you're happy with your meal. read more

The food is great! Service is spectacular owner came out talked and joked with us , we had a great time there and it's very family friendly.

Great service, good food and good value! Restaurant appeared recently refreshed and clean. First time here and we will be back - everything was hot and delicious. read more

Food is always fresh and well portioned.. The staff and owners are so friendly they treat you like one of their favorite customers. Anytime of day you can count on good service and food. read more

The food is good. The people don't know what their doing with the orders and honest mistakes are made anc they will fox them but for some reason they hsvf problems reading the order description. Food is good for breakfast. I live near so I didn't mind returning and exchanges but it's a little aggravating happening all the time. Constructive criticism for the restaurant because the foods always. They always forget drinks also. I'm talking online orders during pandemic I ate there several times. read more

Excellent food and service we were quite surprised at how good it was we will surely return

Food is great. Service is horrible. I have to go in and physically check my order and it has not ever been right.

This place is a hometown favorite! The food was delicious, and the soup and homemade bread was the best I've ever had. George was amazing and so was the waitress! read more

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Great diner. Excellent soup. Their specials are always a solid choice. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner

Friendly owner. Comfortable. Loyal customers. Nice soup. Service is ok. The restaurant is older and family oriented

The food isn't good. Weak coffee. Bad tasting homemade bread the eggs are a odd color. Just because it's a family owned neighborhood place it shouldn't get a pass. The food doesn't taste or look appealing. read more

Great neighborhood restaurant. Big portions. Soup & desert with all meals. Been in Oak Forest for 50 years.

Great food service and ambiance I just love everything I've ever eaten here. It's great

They best mom and pop restaurant! Owned by such a sweet family. You can tell these recipes have been passed down and made with love. They have some of the freshest bread that I always enjoy with their chicken and shell soup. I also can it recommend enough the Greek potato's and chicken. I heard they also remodeled! I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town! read more

Had breakfast today & it wasn't great! Eggs were good , hash browns burnt & bacon tasted old! I didn't think anyone could mess up breakfast but Horizon should get a new cook! read more

The food is great, the service is great. The owner, George, makes sure everyone is treated like family. read more

Amazing food service soup the best try them owner so kind Greek pork chops the bomb all soups excellent Greek Town on southside 5 stars

Wonderful service every time. Prices and portions are great. Awesome family vibe. Owner is amazing.

I just got the Greek Omelette with Spinach and Feta Cheese and I added Kalamata olives . It was so good . This place does just amazing food and all the ingredients are top notch . They let me substitute the hash browns for a side of veggies also and the green beans still had a bit of a crisp to them like they are supposed to be . There's a lot of new restaurants around and some of them are alright but it's hard to beat New Horizon . read more

Since the same woman (employee) is hell bent on basically harassing my wife for no reason whatsoever, she also flagged my previous review and it was removed. (She's one of the people who posted a five star review here, in case you were wondering.) So here's what you need to know about the restaurant as a restaurant and outside of my "personal issue": old-tasting bread. Watery "cream" soups (& I love cream soup). Too much money, not enough food. Appetizers are outrageously expensive for the amount of food received. Additionally--and perhaps the worst offense of all--they are unable to make a simple grilled cheese sandwich without burning it to a crisp. That's right...plan on scraping off half the bread unless you like your grilled cheese very...toasty. This seems to be especially if you're ordering carry out. Maybe because you can't send it back or request for it to be remade, I don't know. Anyway, not worth your hard-earned money. read more