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PL8 Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1044 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
The exciting, new restaurant in Barrington. The yin and yang of food and ambiance creating a whole new trend in Asian cuisine. pl8 offers a fresh, imaginative menu of classic Chinese cuisine side by side with Japanese kitchen creations and sushi. pl8 is where you will find a chic city restaurant located in the suburbs. Where you'll find superd et unpretentious service. A menu that is sweet and savory. Classic dished with a smart twist that are 'simply Asian'. We can't wait for you to experience the best of Asian cuisine coming together on one pl8.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Japanese, Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 382-1988
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please call the restaurant directly for any off-site catering inquiries.
  • Area
    Barrington
  • Cross Street
    Hart Rd.
  • Parking details
    We are located in the Foundry Shopping Center which has many spaces available to park.
  • Public transit
    Just a few minutes away from the Barrington Train Station.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,044 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Healthy

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Romantic

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Lively

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Chinese

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
PL8 Restaurant is a beloved spot with "great food, great service," and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests praise its "excellent service," "delicious" dishes, and "clean" environment. The diverse menu and attentive staff make it a "place where you can actually hold a conversation" and enjoy a memorable dining experience.

1,044 Reviews
  1. Randall

    Central Texas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Christmas lunch here, so it was pretty quiet and the staff weren’t so busy. With that in mind, service was friendly, prompt and attentive. The food was excellent: pot stickers for starters, then mutton stir fry, beef fried rice and Singapore noodles. Mutton is unusual in Chicagoland but it was surprisingly good. PL8 is now in our top 2 Chinese restaurants in the NW burns.

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  2. D

    Tampa

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very friendly & knowledgeable. Vegan chicken option is great to have, Mongolian dish was very good.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you appreciated the vegan chicken option and enjoyed the Mongolian dish. It's always great to hear our team made your visit special. We can’t wait to have you dine with us again soon!

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  3. Sal

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice drinks and food plus got a little bday surprise from the staff for my wife’s bday.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 16 December 2024
    Thank you, Sal! We're so happy you and your wife had a wonderful time celebrating her birthday with us. We hope to celebrate more special moments with you in the future!

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  4. Danette

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but portions are too big. Music was a little loud and not a great channel but it was ok. Service good and value good.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 29 November 2024
    Hi Danette, thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Your feedback about the portions and music is important to us, and we'll take it into consideration.

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  5. Michele

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was perfect. Attentive, without being invasive. He was charming and took great care of our table. The food was delicious. Great evening. We will be back!
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 20 November 2024
    Hi Michele, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and that our waiter provided excellent service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic evening!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at PL8. Every dishes are delicious and enjoyable. My friend says that the best restaurant she ever been to. Definitely we come back.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 2 December 2024
    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at PL8! We're thrilled to hear you and your friend enjoyed every dish and had a great time.

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  7. Lyuba

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, Excellent selection and excellent service. Thank you
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 2 December 2024
    Thank you, Lyuba, for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, selection, and service. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

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  8. Roger

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant. Good food, very good service. Good value. We will be back.
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 2 December 2024
    Thank you, Roger! We’re glad you enjoyed everything and look forward to seeing you again!

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  9. Tracy

    VIP

    New Orleans

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really nice dinner! The waitstaff was attentive and professional and the food was delicious!
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 2 December 2024
    Hi Tracy, Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and attentive service. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another delicious dinner!

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  10. Joe

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, menu variety, and a place where you can actually hold a conversation while dining!!!
    PL8 RestaurantResponded on 2 December 2024
    Thank you, Joe! We’re happy to know you appreciated the variety on our menu and the relaxing atmosphere. Hope to serve you again!

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FAQs

PL8 Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. PL8 Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 382-1988.

PL8 Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1044 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for PL8 Restaurant

736 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hart Rd.
  • Area
    Barrington
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Japanese, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in the Foundry Shopping Center which has many spaces available to park.
  • Public transit
    Just a few minutes away from the Barrington Train Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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