We had a wonderful dinner at Topaz in Burr Ridge. It was on the expensive side, but it was one of the best meals we've had in the western suburbs. The pasta dishes were extraordinary. The gnocchi in particular was really special, some of the best gnocchi I've ever had. That was the standout of the meal. Branko, the owner, came out to shake our hands and even offered our little one ice cream. That was such a nice touch. Our server, Chris, was friendly and no-nonsense, which I appreciated. Not everything was at the same level. I thought the beetroot was skippable, and the dry-aged steak was only OK. The pasta dishes were what made this meal so good. Between the gnocchi and the warm hospitality, this was a really memorable dinner. Expensive, yes, but still one of the best meals we've had out here. read more

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Nice restaurant in the Burr Ridge shopping plaza, towards the end and pretty discrete. We walked in on a Saturday with no reservation and was surprised to be able to find a seat. Guess they have shoppers come in often who don't plan for dinner, which was great for us. We spilt a Caesar salad and purchased anchovies for it. It was delicious and flavorful. I ordered the halibut and my guest got the whitefish. The halibut was good, with peaches and tomatoes. The whitefish came with mushrooms and asparagus. We also ordered oven roasted potatoes. The meal was delicious and filling. While staff was friendly, we found service to be a bit slower than expected. However everyone was friendly and everything was provided. It's a good spot to go to in the area for a nice dinner. Sitting outside is beautiful, especially on a wonderful summer day. read more

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I have always liked Topaz. The food is good and the wait staff friendly. For me, it is noisy and the "thumping" music is not appropriate for the older audience or class of the restaurant. The only food complaint is my last salad had "rusty" lettuce. I will be back. read more

Topaz Café - Pork shank - New American Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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We must have hit a bad night. Everything was off, in food and drink. Oysters were brought, in the worst condition I've ever seen for them. Hacked, not shucked. They tasted bad. The should not have been served. Two dinners were fish, two different menu items, both not good. A third dinner, liver, was returned to the kitchen. Even old fashioneds were meh. There WAS a big, glitzy group in the back. Maybe a focus there was an issue. Simply, we won't go back. read more

Beautiful casual/fine dinning restaurant. This really is an awesome place. It is sooo cool both inside and out. It has both a nice indoor seating as well as a nice indoor bar, but where it shines it has a covered outdoor bar as well as seating. Great place for patio dining and drinking. The food is good too. I recommend the Wagyu Meatballs for an appetizer, excellent!! The sauce on it was very good. For dinner we had, the Great Lakes Whitefish, and the Eggplant Gateau, both very good. We are not huge wine drinks, even though they have a large selection of wines. The cocktail selection is small but good. We had the Smoky Situation and an evening special, "sweet" martini (I can not remember the name) . Both very good. I recommend. Go definitely for the ambiance, either inside or patio. read more

Pretty high end typical type of place in this region. Your usual type of steakhouse seafood restaurant for their rich in this area. But if you come on a Tuesday u could experience their $2 frills oysters which were the best I had all week for sure. read more

Looking for fresh seafood? Great selection of cocktails? Nice lightening? You've found it at Topaz Cafe! Came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon and it was a slow day so I knew service was going to be top tier. Our server helped my mentor and I select our beverages. If you cherish or adore your dark liquors, I highly recommend the Peacemaker. It is not as strong as an old fashion but it definitely hits the spot and will leave you feeling good off one cocktail. We ordered the Great Lakes whitefish and the salmon sandwich. Both were pretty large in size which is appropriate given the price. I assumed with my salmon burger being so massive, I would not have fished it, nope. With its lightness and crispy outside, it completely devoured it. It melted in your mouth which I was not expecting! I'd return again - especially for the speciality cocktails! read more

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I love dining here! The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, and the food is always great. The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome. I've always had a good experience. I definitely recommend Topaz if you're in the area. read more

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-Great Service -Decent Food, No "Wow Factor" -Nice atmosphere Bothersome: - Standard Mixed drinks: $19.00. - 3% "Restaurant Charge" -Portion size "skimpy" read more

Great spot for a date night or a lovely family dinner. The service was outstanding, though it is on the pricier side. Portion sizes are a bit small, but the food was delicious. We visited on a weekend, but the restaurant was quite empty. read more

Topaz Café - Rigatoni a La Vodka - New American Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

This is a hidden gem!!! I live in the city and have friends in the southern suburbs and Burr Ridge is the best meeting spot and Topaz is phenomenal! We sat on the gorgeous outside patio. We had baked goat cheese, chalk flower, beer salad, peach salad and the beef brisket and it was PHENOMENAL! The service was so great too! Will definitely come back ! read more

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Yelp is crazy or no one has come recently. Food is off the hook good!! Wife had Halibut and I had a short rib gnocchi that was to die for. The charred cauliflower, amazing Octopus, perfect. Not sure who is rating this place but please eat here so it does not go away. read more

Service: 10/10. Extremely attentive service. Food: 6/10. Oysters were congealed, lobster bisque was lukewarm and didn't have any chunks of lobster in it, and there was no complimentary bread. In regard to the main dishes, the short rib dish was tender. Unfortunately, the short rib in the pasta was not. It was dry and tough. I enjoyed the pasta, but I didn't feel like there was enough for the price. read more

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Excellent food with many vegetarian options. I will go back to try brunch and would also go for more drinks.

Been several times on our own and with groups. Good menu with lots more to try. Nice upscale mall ambiance

I just wanted a quiet evening with the girls, an evening full of laughs, drinks, and Great food! Well, that's what I got Saturday night at Topaz. What a chic restaurant with a laidback vibe and a beautiful floral setting. And let me tell you, every food and beverage item that was brought out was amazing! No complaints! Everything was really good! Midnight in Paris was a really good drink that was also refreshing. The bread had the consistency of cake and was warm and soft to perfection. The brussels had me coming back for more. My clam chowder was so delicious that I wished I ordered a bowl. My main entree, the Great Lakes Whitefish, was very flavorful and light. The peach tart, I Don't Even Eat Tarts, was so good that it was finished in less than 10 minutes. I highly recommend paying a visit to Burr Ridge to experience Topaz. Your taste buds will thank you! read more

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I went to Topaz Cafe for a work event and everything that was presented to us was cooked perfectly. I have no idea why this restaurant has less than 5 stars. We had a 3 coarse meal...serving| Cesar Salad, and Bruschetta. Second coarse | NY Strip, Amish Chicken Brest, Roasted potatoes and brocollini and Lake Superior Whitefish. 3rd coarse featured Little bites of dessert. All was cooked to perfection. This restaurant is a must try. Also all the drinks were amazing. Service was amazing. This is a great place for a work event or a date night. read more

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we dine here a few times a year and wanted to share that this is a great restaurant. The menu is diverse and has something for everyone and they are very responsive to requests. The ambience is very nice, especially the pretty patio during nice weather. The food quality is excellent and I think a good value. everything was delicious and well seasoned The staff are outstanding. And you do not feel like you are at a suburban chain restaurant. Highly recommend !! read more

Way overpriced for mediocre and flavorless dishes. Not worth the money. Drinks were good, roasted potatoes were excellent. Greek salad had funky tasting chicken and steak was way over cooked yet had no char?! Grilled octopus had no flavor at all except a fishy aftertaste. Someone spent all their time plating intricately like this is a fancy place but they forgot to taste it...The service was excellent and I can't fault our waiter. But honestly it was a huge disappointment. It's also kind of suspicious that for every bad review here is instantly followed up by like 6 five stars reviews.. hard to believe those folks went to the same place as I did. read more

Topaz Café - Chicken was weird - New American Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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Talk about ruining New Year's Eve! My husband and I chose this restaurant for NYE. I made a reservation through Resi on Tpoaz website. I called two days before the reservation and canceled because my husband tested positive for Covid. I received a text saying we were charged $50.00 on our credit card for cancellation. I called and spoke with a hostess who pretty much told me to suck it up, she was so rude. I insisted on speaking with a manager and was told he/she would call me back which never happened. I will never walk through their doors again and I will do whatever I can to dissuade anyone from going there.. They should be embarrassed for what they charge and then treat their customers like shit. Save your money, go somewhere else!!!!! read more

The Food Service and Experience are amazing never disappointed top notch service and food

The food quality was a 5, ambience was a 4.5 (they had my favorite Christmas music playing!) and the service was a 3 - he was very friendly but had too many tables so the service was slooow. They also forgot it was my husband's birthday and there was no candle on the cake as I had hoped. However, the kale salad was so fresh and full of flavor it was like eating fresh-picked ingredients from a farm. The salmon and sea bass was out of this world! Fresh, seasoned to perfection with the perfect accompaniments to make the main course truly be the main attraction. The carrot cake was delicious and literally tasted homemade. We loved everything except for the somewhat disappointing service but that won't keep us from coming back. read more

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Attentive service, pleasant environment, strong drinks and above average food. The Amish half chicken was flavorful with very crispy skin, unfortunately it was overly salty that we were still gobbling water hours later to shake the salt off of our tongs. Hopefully this was a one time slip. I enjoyed my short rib, it was tender and mildly seasoned. Thumbs up to the puréed mashed potatoes. read more

Topaz Café - New American Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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Cute place, trendy. The outdoor patio looked amazing, sadly they couldn't accommodate us there. The service was rather slow. They just kind of forgot about us. But friendly nonetheless. I didn't love the food. It was grossly overpriced. City prices for the burbs- no thanks. The kids mac n cheese was not edible. Overall a fun experience because of the company, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. read more

Topaz Café - New American Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

A lively and sophisticated dinner. Great service throughout, even on a somewhat busy night. Elegant and sleek interior, that does tend to get pretty loud. Calamari was standard. The kale salad was delicious. After sharing it was the perfect starter salad size. The perfectly ripe pear balanced out the vinaigrette nicely and pomegranate seeds are always a nice surprise. The pasta was the star of the show. Perfectly cooked butternut squash ravioli pillows were lightly covered in a creamy, yet light, sauce. The combination of creamy, sweet, and yet not too heavy that this dish strikes is incredibly hard to find. read more

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music way to loud, could not hear the other people at our table, food not all that impressive.

Alex, the top-tier waiter, did a fantastic job. Everything he recommended was spectacular. His warm, welcoming personality made the night and the whole experience worthwhile. From the GTO cocktails to the entrées. Ordered Bone In Ribeye, Roasted Smashed Potatoes, and Sweet potato Ravioli. Everything was outstanding. Topaz have a California Beach vibe with a Miami ambience. A place to be. read more

Topaz Café - Garlic SMashed Roasted Potatoes - New American Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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Food and service at Topaz are outstanding! Ambiance is very warm and I love how owner Branko is there most of the nights to greet his guests! I celebrate my birthday at this restaurant almost every year! read more

After trying to do a happy hour at a close restaurant, we left due to no service. Experience was horrible as we met the hostess who didn't want to be there. Walked into Topaz, met with a a hostess who wanted to be there. Waitress arrived within a minute. Corey had a smile, laughter, personality, knew the menu, offered a drink...wait did I get a waitress? She was AWESOME! She was constantly coming to the table, servers brought food in a timely manner, she provided second set of silverware after appetizers...wait did I get a waitress? SHE WAS AWESOME! I couldn't tell you if I enjoyed the food or not as the experience at the restaurant was AWESOME! Thanks Corey. Decor was great. Food was good. They should call Eddie Merlots and tell them to keep scaring away customers! If you get the lemoncello, you will not be disappointed at all! Some of the best I've ever had! Lastly THANKS COREY for saving the night! read more

After coming here for both Thanksgiving brunch and dinner, I can say I am very pleased by this restaurant. It is located in a nice mall with some essential shops and other nice restaurants as well. The interior is quite expansive with multiple personal rooms as well for larger celebrations. The ambiance​ is very modern chic, and at night, the dim lits sets a very intimate tone. In November, we came for their Thanksgiving​ brunch which was extensive and worth the costs! It was approximately $45 per person with an unlimited brunch that included a salad bar, ravioli, stuffing, turkey/ham, green bean casserole, finger desserts, and any other holiday essentials. The food was delicious, and my family and I really enjoyed the Prosecco and salad bar. One warning for vegetarians is to inquire about meat in any of the buffet items as I did not realize the stuffing would have meat until after a couple of bites. We returned yesterday for a family dinner which made me appreciate the restaurant even more. The took reservations to accommodate​ our larger party size of 7 people, and we were seated in an​ isolated alcove that was perfect for conversations. All of my family members and I shared various items including BBQ cauliflower, harvest salad, baked goat cheese, bruschetta​, salmon, chicken, and risotto. Once again, the food was delicious, my favorite being the BBQ cauliflower that was a very unique dish I would definitely recommend! Our waitress was extremely friendly and funny, taking our pictures and being so accommodating​. There were also regular waiters and servers that would refill our water and bring us more bread. All of these components including the festive decoration made this the perfect restaurant to celebrate the holidays! I have a feeling we will be back. read more

Topaz Café - Thanksgiving Brunch - New American Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

I recently hosted a lunch for five on the covered porch, which is terrific on a beautiful day. I brought them to Topaz because I had good experiences in the past. The food today was okay but definitely not great which it once was. And unfortunately, the service was abysmal. We waited and waited until we finally begged for water. We then had to find someone to take our lunch orders, after waiting for a ridiculous amount of time. There were plenty of servers and the place was almost empty (now I know why). There were only three occupied tables outside and yet they set our table next to a loud party of ten. The server did not pay attention to what we needed or when. They were also out of one of the desserts, in the middle of the day! Additionally, there were errors on the checks and several prices on the bills were inflated, which we caught. As host, I tried to speak to the manager, who was in a meeting. The head waiter, although very nice and apologetic, was able to correct the pricing, but comped only two desserts when everyone was very upset. Needless to say, none of us will ever go back. Were the servers just lazy or do we blame management for poor training? And do we blame management for not being present and checking on customers? Is this what the pandemic has brought us? Poor service along with horribly inflated prices. read more

My husband and I came here for our anniversary. We did the happy hour menu, everything was great, the food, the ambiance, the staff. Our server, Lalita, great, friendly, very attentive. We will definitely be back. I believe the manager, Neil, asked us how we enjoyed ourselves, we had nothing but positive feedback for him. Thank you, Topaz Cafe' read more

Couldn't make reservation because of a snow storm that made it unsafe to drive, and they charged me 50$ for canceling the reservation. Not cool. read more

We came here last weekend and it was okay. The outdoor seating area was beautiful, and the charcuterie tray that we ordered was excellent. I ordered chicken and my husband, steak and both of those, were just okay. The steak was definitely not a prime cut, and wasn't cooked like a medium rare should be (there was no char out the outside).... Would I come back here? For the rosemary and olive oil focaccia bread-yes! And maybe to try hosting a shower or event in the outdoor area because it's really pretty back there.... But for dinner, I probably would not again: :( read more

Topaz Café - New American Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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I had high hopes for this place. The menu sounded fabulous. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted it all sounded that good. What turned up was so thoroughly underwhelming , so sub par I actually felt ripped off. I can't remember feeling that way in recent memory. Let me clear our server was lovely. No gripes about him. Ordered a chickpea salad with peaches etc. was ok. The chickpeas were hard and raw. Ordered battered cauliflower. Was overly breaded and just blah. $13 for that. My friend chose the rigatoni. It came in runny buttery wine sauce. Had a few pea and despite the fact she said no tomatoes it had about 4 raw cherry tomatoes. No protein. That was $22. By my estimation that dish cost them about .22c. I had the steak frites. It was fine. But hardly worth $32. We decided they must have had no chef; just someone putting out plates. That's how it felt. It's beautiful inside but I will never go back. I work too hard to spend $120 on that sort of meal. I regret not pointing this out before we left. We just wanted to leave. read more

Have been going to Tooaz for years..always very solid from a food and service standpoint..can't go wrong. Plus you can typically get last minute reservations. read more

The arugula salad was out of this world amazing. It was so good I went to eat there a second time and brought my mom so she could have it. The second time I went I had the buffalo chicken sandwich. It was huge and very tender with excellent crispy sweet potato fries. I do agree the service was a bit slow , not the end of the world. I wish the menu was bigger as I would like to try more things given the salad and sandwich I had were great. read more

Nice atmosphere! We celebrated my daughter's 22nd birthday here & a first time at the establishment. The outdoor patio seating was nice! The food was good. I had the filet mignon with asparagus. My son had the bucatini and my husband had the Amish half chicken. My daughter had the Maryland crab cakes and a salad. The portions were sufficient. Over all the food and atmosphere was great. I hate i didn't remember our waiters name but he was awesome in servicing us. Definitely a must try! read more

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My husband and I went there for dinner last night. We made a reservation on open table and were offered a choice of seating when we arrived (booth, table, outdoors). We sat outside in their very large outdoor patio. Both the inside and outside were very nice looking. The service was a bit slow - I don't know if it was because they were busy or if our waiter was just inattentive. One a couple of occasions we had to work hard to flag him down to order a drink or make a request. The food their was unbelievably delicious. From the bread and butter they serve, to the Caesar salads we enjoyed, to our main course. Everything was cooked perfectly and looked beautiful. After filling up on the delicious bread, I don't know how I cleared my salad and dinner plate! I ordered the glazed salmon and my husband's ribeye steak was cooked to perfection. Although the service was a bit underwhelming, I think the food speaks for itself and we would return. read more

Great food, great environment, great service and quality! Fantastic restaurant that I didnt even know existed down the street from my office! We went here with a group of 20 for a senior VP retirement lunch and reserved the back section. We started off with some fantastic appetizers for our table. Hummus, Calamari and Spicy Cauliflower were all great and satiated both the carnivores and vegetarians at the table! For my main lunch entree I ordered the Lobster Roll and fries. The Lobster Roll was bigger than I was used to and tasted better than many that I have tried before. Everyone loved their choices and I didnt hear any complaints. For dessert, I ordered a coffee, Chocolate Lava Flow, Carrot Cake and Tres Gelatos for the table. All of the desserts were fantastic, especially the Chocolate Lava Flow! The prices here are towards the higher end but worth it especially if your company is paying for it! There are a lot of great hidden restaurants around here that I have to try. You should give Topaz a try as well. I definitely want to have a drink in the outdoor patio next time! read more