Best Seasonal Restaurants in Northfield

44 restaurants available nearby

1. 501 Local

4.7

Exceptional(246)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Winnetka

Booked 31 times today

501 Local is a locally owned and operated upscale casual American Bistro located in downtown Winnetka. The menu offers a combination of classic and contemporary dishes with a focus on seasonal ingredients and flavors. Our service is attentive and friendly. We are a perfect choice for catching up with an old friend over lunch, grabbing a drink with coworkers on our award-winning patio, or celebrating your occasion with family or a special someone. Make your visit to Winnetka unforgettable. Dine with us at 501 Local and add an extra layer of joy to your Home Alone pilgrimage just a half mile away!

2. Spirit Elephant

4.8

Exceptional(1572)

Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Winnetka

Booked 49 times today

Award-winning, plant-based cuisine. We cater to food-lovers, not just vegans. Try one or our specialty craft cocktails (both alcoholic and zero-proof) and be sure to save room for our wildly tasty desserts. Our space has an urban, airy vibe and our expansive, beautiful bar is a great place to meet friends after work for happy hour. Feel like some air? Book your reservation on our cozy, elegant patio and add the outdoors as an enhancement to your experience. We specialize in events at our beautiful venue (indoors and out). Our goal is to give you a memorable experience every time. Come in and enjoy a meal while you do good for your health, the planet, and all its inhabitants. We hope you will eat plants, and feel beautiful.

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3. Prairie Grass Café

4.7

Exceptional(2231)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northbrook

Booked 21 times today

Owners Chef Sarah Stegner & Chef George Bumbaris created this casual Northbrook restaurant, boasting a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Wood-top tables without tablecloths give the main dining room a contemporary feel while seating is also available in the bar area. A menu, changing monthly, features contemporary American fare featuring seasonal ingredients. For dessert, Chef Stegner's mother bakes delicious pies.

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4. Wildfire - Glenview

4.7

Exceptional(11175)

Price: Moderate

• American • Glenview

Booked 149 times today

Step back in time to when going out for dinner meant something really special. From the decor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for celebrating with friends or a quiet evening for two. The extensive menu features broiled steaks and chops, wood-roasted seafood and roasted meats, all prepared in an open kitchen. Signature dishes include Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon, Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Wildfire Chopped Salad and Cedar Planked Salmon. So order a signature martini or one of our many wines by the glass, then sit back and enjoy the 1940s supper club experience of Wildfire.

5. Avli - Winnetka

4.5

Awesome(1100)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Winnetka

Booked 27 times today

Avli in suburban Winnetka has been a Chicagoland favorite since 2009 offering guests contemporary and classic Greek small plates, mains, and desserts as well as approachable Greek wines and inventive cocktails.Open daily for brunch, lunch, and dinner, we look forward to having you in to experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Meraki (passion) and Kefi (joy) in the main dining room and seasonal outdoor patio!To inquire about a private event or , please contact milton@avli.us.

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6. Roka Akor - Old Orchard

4.7

Exceptional(1615)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Skokie

Booked 43 times today

Roka Akor is a premier steakhouse serving the finest steak, seafood, and sushi. Renowned for our exquisite Japanese Wagyu and Certified Kobe Beef, we are part of an elite group of fewer than 40 restaurants in the U.S. — and 1 of only a few in Chicago — licensed to serve this coveted delicacy. All of our meats and vegetables are expertly grilled to perfection over an Open Flame Charcoal Robata Grill. Elevate your dining experience with our award-winning wine list, premium sake, craft cocktails, and an extensive selection of fine whiskey.

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7. Bar Siena - North Shore

4.3

Awesome(1020)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Skokie

Booked 66 times today

Bar Siena expands to Chicago's North Shore suburbs with their most recent location at Old Orchard Mall. Located next to Nordstrom, the new restaurant boasts an 8,500-square-foot interior along with two expansive patios. Much like its West Loop sister spot, Bar Siena North Shore combines the quaint charm of trattorias in Siena, Italy, with the industrial aesthetic of Chicagoland. The restaurant, in collaboration with Top Chef Fabio Viviani, brings the flavor, flare, and energy of casual Italian-American dining to the Midwest. Whether you're joining us for brunch, lunch, pizza, or pasta, Bar Siena North Shore is perfect for birthdays, groups, romantic dinners, or a casual date. Enjoy cocktails, happy hour, dessert, and Italian food in a vibrant atmosphere, whether you're celebrating with friends at the bar or indulging in a cozy dining experience.

8. Di Pescara

4.5

Awesome(5719)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Northbrook

Booked 77 times today

A contemporary favorite on the North Shore, Di Pescara specializes in meticulously selected, seafood, hand-rolled sushi, and a satisfying range of Italian and global specialties. The setting is modern, with animated, lively dining rooms, private party rooms, and an intimate, well-stocked bar. Chef-Partner Francis Brennan brings a modern approach to traditional dishes with results such as Ginger BBQ Salmon, Oven Roasted Fish, and house made Gnocchi. With both innovative specials and small bite desserts, Di Pescara will satisfy all appetites any day of the week. Open for lunch and dinner daily, we offer convenient carryout and boast 3 private dining rooms seating 14 to 140 people.

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9. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Morton Grove, IL

4.6

Exceptional(2484)

Price: Moderate

• American • Morton Grove

Booked 97 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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10. Jibek Jolu Glenview

4.8

Exceptional(103)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Glenview

Booked 20 times today

JIbek Jolu prides itself on bringing an authentic Central Asian experience to The Glen and surrounding north shore area. By combining central Asian and eastern European cuisine, our menu offers a large variety of cuisine, with delightful dishes and drinks prepared by the best chefs and barmen in the area. The interior of the restaurant is a sight to see, unlike anything you have seen before. We hired the best interior designers, leather, glass, wood, bronze, and felt craftsmen in Kyrgyzstan to assemble a modern design with a nomadic spirit. All the pieces of this ensemble are handmade and brought all the way from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Italy. We hope to see you for large parties, family events, and intimate date nights!

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Jeff
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Dined with our friends with whom we traveled to Greece recently, and who have been to Avli many times, and we agreed that the freshness and preparation of the food was almost like the “real thing” in Greece. Our waiter Demetri was excellent as well.
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Avli - WinnetkaPrice: Expensive• Greek• Winnetka
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4.5
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MargotVIP
Chicago / Illinois •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Best Cobb Salad around. Up to my highest standards, and I test Cobbs everywhere.
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Prairie Grass CaféPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northbrook
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4.7
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Natalie
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Never disappoints. Good very good and good service. Always lovely experience.
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501 LocalPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Winnetka
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4.7
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KarenVIP
Chicago / Illinois •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wildfire is always excellent, which is why I go there so often! The food is delicious, the cocktails are great, the service is perfect, and it’s always comfortable! It’s my favorite restaurant and the bonus at the Glenview restaurant is the parking lot!! It’s just perfect in every way!
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Wildfire - GlenviewPrice: Moderate• American• Glenview
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4.7
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NancyVIP
Chicago / Illinois •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
The Assistant GM was amazing!!! He went above and beyond to accommodate my food sensitivities. Food was great! Love the restaurant!
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Spirit ElephantPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Winnetka
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4.8

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44 restaurants available nearby

1. 501 Local

2. Spirit Elephant

3. Prairie Grass Café

4. Wildfire - Glenview

5. Avli - Winnetka

6. Roka Akor - Old Orchard

7. Bar Siena - North Shore

8. Di Pescara

9. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Morton Grove, IL

10. Jibek Jolu Glenview

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