Best Fun Restaurants in Johnsburg

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1. Plum Garden

4.8

Exceptional(102)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • McHenry

Modern Chinese cooking with authentic roots. Founded in 1965 by our Grandmother and Founder Connie Moy, Plum Garden has been proudly serving the McHenry County Community for over 56 years. Our dedication to Quality and Community has always been and will always be our focus. We still honor our grandmother's recipes to this day as we handroll roll our award winning egg rolls each and every morning. All of our sauces are homemade, all of our proteins are processed by hand daily and we refuse to settle for anything less. At Plum Garden, our portion sizes comfortably feed the families that have been supporting us since 1965, and we wouldn't have it any other way. We offer Dine In / Carry Out / Delivery. Our Dining Room boasts a tasteful blend of authentic antique and modern decor.

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2. Moretti's - Fox Lake

4.5

Awesome(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fox Lake

Booked 1 time today

Award-Winning Moretti's pan and thin crust Chicago-style pizza is just the most famous part of our large menu. We offer a varied selection of Italian and American dishes, both classic and modern for lunch and dinner in a friendly atmosphere. The dining room is spacious and comfortable, or dine outdoors, weather permitting, in our beautiful garden patio. Prices are very reasonable, and the service is fast and friendly. Moretti's is a great option for anything from a relaxing dinner for two to a friendly get-together to watch the big game. All our food, not just the pizza, is available for take-out and delivery. Moretti's is always a great place for all your special occasions.

3. il Carciofo

4.5

Awesome(285)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 146 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.

4. Ema - Glenview

4.7

Exceptional(646)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Glenview

Booked 192 times today

Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab. The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

5. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2807)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 276 times today

Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

6. Rose Mary

4.8

Exceptional(3427)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 168 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.

7. Daisies Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(343)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 94 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

8. Elina's

4.8

Exceptional(221)

$$$$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.

9. Fioretta

4.7

Exceptional(990)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • West Loop

Booked 71 times today

Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.

10. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8

Exceptional(9428)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park

Booked 147 times today

Cancellation policy: For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee. Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System. Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing.

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SaraVIP
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Delicious ! Pastas are very rich so good to share. The prosciutto was amazing, the artichokes were good and interesting. The Rosso pizza was very good too!
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il CarciofoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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4.5
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LeshaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our experience at Aba was incredible, all of the food was so fresh and flavorful. Our waiter was so so friendly and even gave us a free app to try. It was a day to celebrate and the experience just made our celebrations 10x’s better. We can’t wait to go back again!
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Aba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop
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4.8
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JillVIP
Chicago / Illinois •43 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I love the hummus and the large variety of other vegetarian options!
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Ema - GlenviewPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Glenview
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4.7
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Gregory
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
Had a late Valentines lunch and it was excellent. Served was wonderful. Lighting was perfect. Service was wonderful. Perfect
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Plum GardenPrice: Moderate• Chinese• McHenry
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4.8
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William
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 Oct 2024
This is a great place to eat. The food was excellent and the environment was upbeat and fun. Good drinks too !
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Moretti's - Fox LakePrice: Moderate• Italian• Fox Lake
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4.5

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