American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Des Plaines
42 restaurant menus in Des Plaines, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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""Get the walleye" I was told several times when I was planning my first visit to Don's and boy am I glad I did!!!
It was absolutely amazing and so..."
Kelly Martin
"Don's is forever and always killing the seafood game. Day off, drove about an hour to pick up popcorn shrimp, perch, a lobster roll meal & blown-up..."
simplysoniasworld
"Delicious food and friendly service. I had a pick up order and was on my way home when the guy who gave me my food called. He apologized profusely..."
Tooba Ahmed
"Nice place for Louisiana cooking.. Alligator Po Boy is real..."
Ken Ropinski
"Celebrate MARDI GRAS 2021 with you appetite! I LOVE the COCONUT SHRIMP and BREAD PUDDING! Don't forget the Oysters on the Half Shell Yum!..."
S. D.
"I had the most delicious lobster and macaroni.They weren't kidding when they described this heavenly creamy creation as not your mom's mac and..."
Michelle Krupiczowicz
"I think they need a few more servers. Had to wait. But the food was pretty good. So I can..."
Roberto J. Gibson
"Best Dam food at a reasonable price... remember people its sea food not McDonald's!! Again they get the orders right and they are always so nice and..."
"Great delicious food and the staff is really nice. The sandwiches taste like they take a lot of time getting everything prepared ahead of time; very..."
Praveen Mathew
"Food is delicious and workers are friendly. They also were playing salsa music which made it feel like home. I love this..."
Natalie Marie
"Friendly staff. Good taste, good portions and overall good..."
Maria Borrero Veaz
"Great sandwich good portions. Staff are..."
Bernice Vega Ramos
"So good. Will try to come back every time I’m in the area..."
Marty Andel
"Great food good atmosphere...and love the new..."
"Very delicious sausage pizza and cheese fries! My dad has been taking me here since I was in the 6th grade and now I’m 29! The service has always..."
Brandon Hughes
"Absolutely one of the best pizza spots here in this area of Des Plaines. The pizza here is really amazing and incredibly delicious. It is so tasty,..."
Riya Sharma
"When it comes to pizza this is a true slice of paradise trust me go with the Carusos special...."
Josh Bee
"Great pizza for a great price. Best of both world's. The staff there is really friendly..."
brian adams
"Absolutely wonderful pizza. I don't often get to the Chicago-land area, but when I do, I make Caruso's a must stop. I highly recommend the thin..."
Ronald Murphy
"This is our go to pizza place! Fantastic thin crust pizza, great prices, quality ingredients. They make your food quickly and it's always piping hot...."
Victoria Martini-Rosowicz
"I was practically raised on this place! The pizza here is wonderful and so is the service. Every time we order to cheese is nice and stretchy. I..."
Hernan Lima
"Around five small tables (2 people each) in this small space. The staff took great care of us despite the fact we took up the whole..."
"Rand Red Hots has been making me happy since they opened! I am lucky to be only 5 minutes away. Authentic Chicago style red hots and Maxwell polish,..."
Ed
"All I can say is that this is a really good spot for a quick bite, particularly for some good hot dogs. This is definitely one of the best and most..."
alexis nash
"CASH ONLY!
Great dog with a nice snap. Nice seating area. Limited menu so they have the opportunity to focus! Prices are fair, lots of fires..."
Michael Lehet
"Great simple hot dogs most places laugh at you when you ask for ketchup on a hot dog. This place welcomes it! Reminds me of old drive in food joint...."
JC Graciani
"Cant believe I didn't review this immediately. I've been talking about it all week. Great food for such an economic price. My wife and I stopped here..."
Stephen Garcia
"Best Fresh-Cut Fries Around!! The Hot Dogs and Tamales are super Yummy! Chicago Style Favorites!! Don't forget to treat yourself to a delicious..."
Theodora Sakkos
"Awesome place to grab some hotdogs and Fries ! Came here today on a Tuesday and there’s a classic car show happening! I love the old school 50’s..."
Elvis Dom
"This Rand red hots resto is so cool! Definitely recommending this place. The ambiance of the place is everything, you will definitely like the vibes...."
"I ordered the All American Burger and it was delicious. As you can see all that left was the fries because I took the picture too late. The manager/..."
Jesse Chavez
"High quality burger place. Family owned restaurant with fresh, big variety of interesting burgers. Just the interior is too plain and a little bit..."
Oleksii Lysenko
"Wow! What a find! This place is a family owned business and they really take care to cater to people with allergies. They have so many gluten free..."
Tim Farkas
"The burgers were amazing. I created my own burger. Lots of different options. The beef patty is flavorful and delicious. Cooked perfectly and very..."
Steve Sabu
"Custom made burgers, lots of options to build your own, great flavor, fresh made to order, place is super clean and has some good daily..."
israel giacometti
"Was in town and wanting a Chicago dog. Seen this place and we decided to give it a try. Good choice on our part , everything was great!! My hot dog..."
Ronnie Hopkins
"Bison burger was really good. Lot's of topping options, nice people. Searched ' food near the airport' and this came up with good reviews - and with..."
Nicole Coman
"Absolutely delicious! The staff was super friendly and the restaurant was super clean. Can't wait to go back again..."
"My grandmother used to take us there when we were little. I always loved that your food would come to your table on a choo-choo train! I’m 44 years..."
John Fritz
"A little crammed, but good food and very friendly staff. Perfect for kids who love trains. A train brings your food to you if you sit at the..."
Samantha Renay
"Come for the novelty and stay for the nostalgia! Great little diner that is really about the experience. Though the foodwas tasty, too! Will..."
Chelsea M
"Always remember the time I spent here with my father and the good food we had. Wish I could give more that 5 stars but alas I cannot. The train theme..."
Quinn Murphy
"The Choo Choo is great for families. The burgers are excellent...service is great! Extremely friendly establishment. Get in early as the seats fill..."
Kevin Daly
"So much fun to watch our food get delivered to out table via toy train. Food was also delicious. My kids were obsessed with the train. It was a..."
Lisa Cuffe
"Nice place. Tad expensive. Kids will love it. They only take cash (there is an ATM at the..."
Sanish John
"A Des Plaines institution! The place definitely caters towards families with kids, but adults can have a good time there too. Food was pretty good,..."
"Exceeeded all expectations!! A great friend and mentor of mine gave me a gift certificate to try this place since he knows that I loveeee me some..."
Toyiah Marquis
"This nothing short of one of the very best seafood places in Chicago. It’s a seafood shop but also a place where you can dine and have the freshest..."
Michelle Foy
"OMG! if you are a seafood lover them this the RIGHT place for you. The seafood is always fresh and the portions are substantial. The same amount of..."
D MUR
"Great place for fresh fish. It's a fish market that doesn't smell fishy, so you know the product they sell is very fresh and they keep the place..."
Matt K.
"Boston Seafood was amazing. We placed our order at the counter and then the server guided us to indoor-outdoor seating in a tent. Even though it..."
Nathan Wong
"Last night I went to the Boston Fish Market with a friend in Chicago who visits here quite frequently. I’ve never been here before. Let me say, the..."
Andrew Morrell
"This is simply one of the best fresh seafood experiences in the Chicagoland area. You order your seafood from the counter and the bring to your table..."
DJ EDLo
"If you want fish this is the place to go! What an experience, we ordered a salad with tomatoes, olives, green and black, cheese huge enough for 4..."
"I really liked it. Cute decor. Friendly service.
I am not big on breakfast but they have a great menu with other options.
AND I kinda hate pancakes..."
Carm A
"We love the new look and the new menu and most importantly the food! We come here for years but after they redone the place they leveldup the..."
Zigi Zygi
"Pictured here is the cinnamon swirl French toast with a side of hashbrowns. I have been here 3 times now, and every time the food has been fantastic...."
Brad Simon
"The kids ask to have breakfast at Katie's for the Alphabet Pancakes. I totally recommend the cinnamon french toast with a cup of..."
Laura
"Found this place by accident while driving in this area for the first time. I quickly checked out the reviews and decided to have a late breakfast..."
Julie Stein
"Excellent food and variety of menu items! The portions are perfect sized and the prices are great! You can tell the cooks put alot of effort and love..."
Vermail Price
"We stopped by this breakfast spot and we had a good experience
Customer service is impeccable
The food was good
Coffee is delicious
The wheat French..."
Farida Yeszhanova
"Really excellent Chorizo Benedict with fresh jalapenos, the textures and flavors were nearly perfect! Great atmosphere with a warm fireplace for a..."
"Please I hope you open back up! The other ones just don’t make the pizza the same! This has been a childhood favorite of mine. Many family memories..."
Ashley Berke
"A blast to the past, is my best description of this establishment. Which I totally like, nice & friendly staff. I ordered a small thing crust pizza..."
POWERTECH
"have been coming to this location since i was a child. my favorite pizza and everyone working there has always been so nice. can't wait until it..."
Lori Kron
"Such a good pizza. A throwback to my childhood. They use cornmeal to slide the pizza in and out of the oven which provides a great taste and..."
Scott Kleeman
"Unmatched deliciousness. Please open up..."
Jose Jaramillo
"The atmosphere is cozy. They also have some of the best pizzas around! Definitely check this place out. You’ll be a regular in no..."
Trudie Bishop
"This place is worth trying. They serve big portions for convenient rates. Consistently well organized and with fantastic ambience. Highly..."
"We stayed at the OHare Westin only 2 miles away. Saw the 95% rating and thought we have to have breakfast here!WOW! My skirt steak and eggs..."
Curt Campbell
"It was a wonderful Suprise. The food was fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. The atmosphere was inviting. We enjoyed an enjoyable meal...."
Cindy Anthony
"While visiting family in Chicago I came across this wonderful home away from home for so many locals. The staff knows their customers by name. The..."
Janice
"Mrs.. We love the menu selection and the quality of the food served. It is a friendly..."
Jean Kaprelian
"This surprisingly good B.Y.O.B. place in the NW suburbs of Chicago has an eclectic mix of quality food at dinner. Sunrise Grill was highly..."
"My wife and I have visited this tiny restaurant a couple of times recently after passing it by on many occasions over the years . I have ordered the..."
Tom Davis
"No idea what this other reviewer is talking about??!! Bring your own hot sauce if the Tabasco sauce they provide isn't hot enough for you or better..."
Thomas
"Just "Okay". Unfortunately the presentation is much better than the actually taste. The taste isn't bad but merely average & uninteresting. For all..."
Sleestakk
"Food was amazing and staff was also. I would return and recommend the..."
Porky istheman
"My husband and I visit this place on a regular basis and it's our favorite go to breakfast place of all times since we moved to Des Plaines. The..."
Sikha Surendra Gaggar
"The pancakes were so good they made me lisp. My emotional support surveillance birds ate up every bite. They mumbled in excitement at our waitress in..."
Phat Boii
"People raved about this place and the great service so I decided to go here instead of all the other breakfast places in the area..wrong choice I..."
J Y
"Excellent food and service. I would go there right now. Very good, very filling. Big enough to fit multiple groups but small enough to feel like..."
Chris Langfield
"Don't be deceived by outside look to restaurant. Very large menu with lots of Mexican touches. The restaurant was clean, the restrooms were clean,..."
Elizabeth Josephites
"This place is an incredible for breakfast. They have the best skillet and pancakes. Friendly staffs and good service. My friends and i enjoyed the..."
"The Steak had alot of flavor, and juice, also the Shrimp, and lobster soup was really delicious in my opinion our, waitress was super nice and got..."
Sachi Konomi
"Amazing food! Steaks were so juicy and full of flavor! Always enjoy coming to Longhorn! Our waitress was so nice and kind always on top of..."
Catalina Morales
"Both our meals were delicious. Reasonably priced. Server was friendly and..."
Tina
"Great service and food. Cheesy mushrooms and chicken tenders were great. Steak and shrimp sides were perfect. Staff forgot for a minute but quickly..."
Christos
"The service was fantastic, our waitress was so nice and warm person. We put in our order and it came out pretty quick. The restaurant was not over..."
Jocelyn Lopez
"Wait was long but good and service was good. Sat at the bar because seats opened up before our table was ready. Wait was about 1 hour and 20 min...."
Danielle Sullivan
"I get it - this is a chain restaurant. But hey, the food is great. Okay, the Outlaw Ribeye is sinewy, so stay away from that one. All the other..."
Lee W
"I want to extend my most sincere gratitude to Manager Toni and her awesome team. Yesterday we celebrated my sister’s university graduation at the..."
"Been to Gails often. Always love it. Good food, nice people. Still relatively reasonable. Very busy on weekends. You may have a short wait. Anyone..."
Patricia Oc
"i was passing through and I seen this pancake house! I cannot begin to tell you how much i enjoyed my breakfast and the customer service! the..."
TheFcleveland
"The food was delicious, coffee was great, and the staff was very friendly. Loved the "Elf On The Shelf" special shown in the photo! My wife and I..."
Alex Mui Nowak
"I haven't been here in 15 years or better. Still everything wonderful that I remember. Food was superb and hot to the table. (I had stuffed French..."
Amy Jerome
"I suggested this restaurant to my dad and aunt because of the reviews.
We were seated right away. I ordered the banana bread French toast and a..."
TheAngelania Castaneda
"My daughter took me to this place my first time there the service was great the people were great the atmosphere is awesome and the food was..."
Amy Navarro
"Not my first time here but great food and friendly service! Cute, homey interior, and nice wood finishings. Sat at the bar. Had the Bacon and Ham..."
Katrina Marie N
"We had really good food and our service was good as well.
At the beginning when we sat no one really came to us for a bit. They got us coffee and we..."
"Great atmosphere and bar food. Drinks were reasonably priced, but the food is showing on inflation hit. I ordered the Works Burger with the onions..."
Chris D
"Really good pizza 🍕. Nice venue. We went to see a band, good time. Dance floor is..."
Geoffrey Rose
"We brought ten people for a birthday dinner for an out-of-state guest. It was 5:30 on a Friday night, and I was a little nervous things about how..."
Bob Rushkewicz
"The BEST Carrot 🥕 Cake Ever!! Came to get a couple of pieces of Carrot 🥕 Cake for home snacks, stayed for dinner. Turns out, they have Great..."
Steve Amaro
"Loved the outdoor space look. Bummed it was raining because I would have looked forward to hanging out there. The service was excellent. Mimi was the..."
Michael Price
"The Restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly and The food was phenomenal! This place is a real gem. Got a deal for getting 2 sandwiches on Monday..."
Mike Drafke
"It's a really nice restaurant and they have a decently sized outdoor seating area. Fridays they have a really good fish fry special and on Sundays..."
Jeff D
"Friendly, busy place that's served good food and drinks for 30 years. I worked in the neighborhood and found them because of their outdoor seating in..."
"Not my first time here but first time sitting up at the bar to catch the hustle and grind. Always a 5-star experience. Friendly and fast cooks/staff..."
Katrina Marie N
"Perfect old school breakfast spot right by the train station. Vicky was outstanding and one of the best waitresses I've ever had. Skirt steak and..."
Andy Gagnon
"My first time here! I ordered breakfast & received the best omelette I’ve ever tasted! Our server was very attentive, & delivered our food in a..."
Jane Ann Schafer
"Service was so delightful from start to finish. The food was great and the atmosphere was peaceful. If you're in Chicago looking for a good breakfast..."
D Yard Guy
"I have been coming here since i was a baby (1972).
My mother was a waitress here in the 1960's
Ive always loved this place.
Good food good people..."
eric gelder
"Carried out two lunch entrees. And wonderful service. Very impressed with the quality of food and customer service. Will be back to dine in after..."
Lindsey Tortorello
"Greeted promptly and seated quickly, but then decided to move tables because the table we sat at had a major wobbling-rocking motion issue.
Served..."
"This review is about a year late, but my wife and I couldn’t tell you how happy we were to have our wedding there.
Honestly, if I could give this..."
Matthew Little
"This was a wonderful experience. I never really paid attention to this place but I had a Groupon for this restaurant and wanted to try something..."
Alonzo Z
"Place is gorgeous the food was great Me and my family enjoyed ourselves so much at my cousin’s wedding. The place is big and has beautiful..."
Martha Aparicio
"We went for our anniversary and we were impressed. The ambiance was amazing as our reserved table was in a little nook. The service was outstanding..."
Christine Goduto
"And finally my wife agrees to my old stomping grounds for a real meal. It's only been 8 years. One of my favorites! Best dinner I have in a long..."
Jamie
"Celebrated my parents 60th wedding anniversary with a wonderful dinner at Cafe La Cave. Party of 12 and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals...."
Laura Wasielewski Aguado
"I had my wedding reception at Cafe La Cave almost 20 years ago and have only been back a handful of times since then, unfortunately. For some reason..."
"I was seated inside when I went here for the first time, and the service was really slow, but the staff were all friendly and accommodating, and the..."
Victoria Barry
"This place is the best! The food is amazing, good size portions and reasonably priced. The Philly Cheese steak is the best you'll ever have. All..."
Joe Pepsnik
"Loved the chilli & fries. Friends loved the beefs.
Nice and friendly.
Getting out is kinda hard & cramped though but that's not their..."
Carm A
"Great option for an affordable lunch/dinner, high quality for the area and the price. Everything I've tried here has been quite good -- still need to..."
Dillon Hogan
"Delicious burgers and fries were a perfect crunch texture.
Italian combo also ordered and truly enjoyed! So glad we discovered a place within 5..."
Laura Prelletz
"March 2022 update: get the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich! Good food at reasonable prices (for the area) with a friendly staff. I especially recommend..."
Lou S
"Great food , great customer service vèry affordable and has a Drive-Thru which is a plus when you are in a rush to pick up and go it always..."
Vince Bonsol
"I think the 5 stars speak for themselves. Amazing food and good dine in..."
"The pork chop meal was out of this world it literally fell off the bone ! I think I wore some of it..."
John Hylka
"Had a fun time with karaoke in the bar on a Friday night! We had a great waitress and the bartender, owner, and patrons were all great! Had..."
Pat Polowy Somogyi
"Great food, great service, great ambience! We go regularly and will continue to recommend it to family, friends and..."
Lynnie AC Buyco
"Jimmy's has the best food around! Authentic homemade dishes, specialty dishes, lunchtime specials, great drinks, awesome service and the owner Jimmy..."
Bonnie Bridges
"Very nice family restaurant! The nenu is full of so many delicious and affordable options! The portions were generous! The servers are kind and..."
Samantha Lambros
"Good and friendly service. Food was good and hot. I had grilled cheese and fries. My companies had meatloaf, pork tenderloin, and mashed potatoes. ..."
Teresa C
"A fantastic restaurant. There's a lot of outdoor seating and the decor is lovely. The service is excellent. Food is excellent and we especially fell..."
Robert Lawhorn
"Very nice family restaurant! The nenu is full of so many delicious and affordable options! The portions were generous! The servers are kind and..."
"Everything was delicious and the forest fruit cake was the best. Great delivery service..."
Dayelis Soca Matos
"Polish bakery, great pastries and a wide selection of cakes to order. Generally recommendable place with Polish..."
Rich KR
"My mom got my birthday cake from here, it was..."
Bianca Grant
"Great staff with GREAT food. My wife and I got our wedding cake here just over a year ago and have not stopped coming back. The breakfast options..."
Michael Pohl
"Yummy cookies and pastries. This is their factory, can't get any fresher than this. The bakery is in front. Friendly helpful staff. It's hard not to..."
"I came here for a party and they had a nice buffet with a decent selection to choose from. I didn't try everything, but I liked most of what I had...."
Cassie Mach
"We ate outside on the deck. Delightful late afternoon cocktail and delicious food. I had walleye. She had taco salad. Nice friendly casual..."
Bob Rushkewicz
"Came here with a friend to try their nachos. There was a big party happening at the bar and service was kind of lacking in the dining room. I..."
Maria M
"Tara is an excellent bartender...food was delicious had a great time with my former co-workers.. we'll be..."
Maryanne Ausland
"End of the season Prospect High school Girls Gymnastics banquet was a success thanks to the amazing staff at Club Casa! Service, food quality,..."
Shannon Venter
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