Best Family Style Restaurants in Elmwood Park

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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Albany ParkAndersonvilleBucktown / Wicker ParkDes PlainesEdison ParkEvanston

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

68 restaurants available nearby

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1. Carmine's Rosemont

4.5

Awesome(3516)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rosemont

Booked 71 times today

Proper Attire RequiredWe are business casual. Thank you for not wearing tank tops, sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, gym wear, or short shorts. Dress shorts are acceptable. Please kindly remove your hat when entering the restaurant. Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available. - OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability. - If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant. - Please note, we require a credit card to secure reservations for parties of 6 or more. All credit card information will be processed securely. No-shows or cancellations less than 12 hours in advance may be subject to a charge of $10 per person.

2. Hoja Santa

4.8

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Oak Park

Booked 7 times today

We're Hoja Santa, your culinary adventure in Oak Park. Inspired by the Hoja Santa leaf, we blend tradition and innovation to serve up unforgettable Mexican flavors. Join us for great food, crafted cocktails, and a warm welcome

3. Alla Vita

4.8

Exceptional(2427)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • West Loop

Booked 161 times today

Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients. Follow @allavitachicago to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.

4. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(15082)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 222 times today

Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

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5. Chicago Chop House

4.8

Exceptional(3800)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 29 times today

Experience History & Excellence: Chicago Chop House® legendary menu features exclusively hand-cut in-house USDA prime steaks, fresh mouth watering seafood, decadent house-made sharable sides and irresistible scratch-made desserts to perfectly culminate your dining experience! Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with five-star service and one of a kind ambiance that includes three cozy candle lit floors of seating filled with over 1,400 historic photos of Chicago architecture, sports, entertainment, political figures, and a wall of mayor's. During the beautiful Chicago summers enjoy our outside Courtyard that offers a perfect setting for a moonlit dinner. Chicago Chop House® combines a memorable dining experience with a rich history, making it a beloved original steakhouse in Chicago.

6. Elina's

4.8

Exceptional(222)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Town

Booked 63 times today

Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.Reservations are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Parties of 7 or more must contact reservations@elinaschicago.com to book. Parties of this size are required to participate in a $75 per person family style prix fixe menu, drinks are charged based on consumption and a 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill. If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation time you will incur a $30 per person cancelation fee. Contact reservations@elinaschicago.com for any additional inquiries.

7. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7295)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 68 times today

Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.

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8. Summer House - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(8030)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 313 times today

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

9. Duck Duck Goat

4.8

Exceptional(5701)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • West Loop

Booked 114 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.

10. Mano a Mano

4.7

Exceptional(164)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Logan Square

Booked 31 times today

Mano a Mano is a pasta and wine joint that celebrates classic preparations of traditional recipes. With a wine program focused on 100% Italian grapes that are comforting and familiar. The space is designed to create a cozy enriched environment with deep booths that you can tuck away, warm lighting and walnut paneling with retro lighting.Parking Tip: We offer MVP valet services Monday-Sunday! Sacramento, Kedzie Boulevard Pay to park parking lot along Linden Avenue Parking lot located behind Target Eat & Be Well!

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Bob
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Fun and cozy great date night would reccommend service was excellent
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Carmine's RosemontPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rosemont
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4.5
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JoelVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service were outstanding! This dining experience exceeded our expectations. We were celebrating a very special occasion and the entire staff made this a very personal and meaningful evening. It was memorable and we won’t wait for another special occasion to come back. Our thanks to everyone at Alla Vita!
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Alla VitaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• West Loop
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4.8
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NicoleVIP
Chicago / Illinois •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
What a wonderful experience and amazing food! Thank you so much
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Hoja SantaPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Oak Park
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4.8
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angela
Tahoe / Reno Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful, knowledgable wait person who made ecellent recommendations,, amazing food.
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Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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4.8
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ewa
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent everything! Highly recommended l thank you
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Chicago Chop HousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)
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4.8

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