Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Blue Island

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Lawn

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.

2. Toast It IZ

4.4

Awesome(210)

Price: Expensive

• American • Evergreen Park

Booked 42 times today

Toast It Iz is located near a retail complex in the wealthy Evergreen Park neighborhood. Toast It IZ combines the heart and soul of Southern and Creole-inspired cuisine with a dash of the downtown atmosphere. You may thank the restaurant's breakfast and brunch menu for establishing an enduring dining memory with dishes like gumbo grits and fried catfish, banana pudding waffles, lollipop lamb chops, pancakes it iz!, and mimosa towers.

3. Ken's on Western

4.8

Exceptional(433)

Price: Moderate

• American • Burbank

Booked 17 times today

Ken's on Western is a cozy, intimate spot that's perfect for special occasions. Known for its classic favorites and nostalgic atmosphere, it's a place where family and friends gather for great food and service. Reviewers rave about the excellent food and service, and the fact that it's a great neighborhood spot makes it ideal for special events. Plus, the live music adds an extra touch of fun!

4. Bella Mia

4.8

Exceptional(2270)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midlothian

Booked 16 times today

Bella Mia is a top pick for special occasions, as described by guests in their reviews. Many guests have celebrated anniversaries and birthdays there, praising the restaurant's warm ambiance and excellent service. The food, from Italian specialties to steaks and chops, is also highly rated. The staff goes the extra mile to make every visit special, even placing a taller candle on the table to signify special occasions.

A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orland Park, IL restaurant

5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orland Park, IL

4.5

Awesome(6208)

Price: Moderate

• American • Orland Park

Booked 74 times today

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6. Primal Cut Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(3209)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tinley Park

Booked 36 times today

WE WILL BE CLOSED JAN 1- JAN 3ALL PARTIES OVER 4 MUST CALL15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD FOR RESERVATIONS ALL GUEST MUST BE PRESENT TO BE SEATED- NO EXCEPTIONS2 HOUR SEATINGSRESEVATION RECOMMENDEDPLEASE REMEMBER ALL CHILDREN AND INFANTS COUNT AS A SEAT3.5% Service Charge on all credit and debit Cards18% GRAT ON ALL PARTIES UNDER 6 PEOPLE. 20% GRAT. ON ALL PARTIES OVER 6 PEOPLEWE WILL BE CLOSED JANUARY 1st thru JANUARY 3rd

7. Maple Tree Inn

4.8

Exceptional(4636)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Homewood

Booked 37 times today

Maple Tree Inn was awarded the very prestigious honor of being named in the Top 50 Southern Restaurants In America by OpenTable in 2018. We are proud to announce that the Maple Tree Inn has permanently relocated to Homewood, IL. We have maintained almost 100% of our staff and they have made the move with us. We are still committed to the art of Cajun/Creole cooking & maintaining our status as the first and longest-running Cajun/Creole restaurant in Chicagoland. We are featuring a menu of our signature dishes including our Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, Country Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, and many more! We have boutique wines on draft, signature hand crafted cocktails, and an impressive craft beer list. Our hand crafted, premium cocktail menu highlights the very best of our repertoire. We look forward to hosting you & providing you with all the comforts of New Orleans, just a little closer to home.

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8. Texas de Brazil - Orland Park

4.5

Awesome(1841)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Orland Park

Booked 58 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

9. Osteria Ottimo

4.9

Exceptional(2630)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Orland Park

Booked 22 times today

You’ve never tasted Italian food like this before. Pasta made by hand every morning; fruits and vegetables sourced from a local farmer - just for us; fresh fish flown in daily and our meats aged to mouth-watering perfection. We have taken old school Italian and added a modern twist.

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10. Francesca's Vicinato

4.8

Exceptional(1610)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palos Hills

Booked 17 times today

Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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Beth
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined today
My fish entree was excellent, vegetables great but the potatoes were not good. We had a table in the bar, which was great and the noise level was fine.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn
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4.4
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Dr. Melissa
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My husband, daughter, and I have been coming here around Christmas every year for 5-6 years and love this tradition. The food is delicious, the Christmas tree is gorgeous, and the service is great! If you want to do something special to celebrate the holidays this is the place to be!
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The Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.6
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Theresa
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I had the gumbo grits and catfish. It was tasty. The music was a good vibe. Usually there is a table limit, but it was a Saturday towards the end and we were able to stay and enjoy. The server was very friendly and checked in frequently. The margarita tower was a “good time”.
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Toast It IZPrice: Expensive• American• Evergreen Park
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4.4
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Julie
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We celebrated my husband's birthday at Bella Mia. Everything was perfect! The appetizers and food were delicious, and the portions were large. The service was fantastic, and the restaurant was nicely decorated for Christmas. We will for sure go back again!
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Bella MiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midlothian
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4.8
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Beth
Wisconsin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Always an amazing experience! Our favorite spot in the neighborhood
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Ken's on WesternPrice: Moderate• American• Burbank
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4.8

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL

2. Toast It IZ

3. Ken's on Western

4. Bella Mia

5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orland Park, IL

6. Primal Cut Steakhouse

7. Maple Tree Inn

8. Texas de Brazil - Orland Park

9. Osteria Ottimo

10. Francesca's Vicinato

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