501 Local

Name: 501 Local
Address: 501 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL, United States, 60093-2418
Telephone: (224) 255-6480
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

255 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Phone number
(224) 255-6480
Website
http://www.501local.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Yoonseok Jang
Private party facilities
Private space is available for up to 50 persons. Email inquiries@501local.com

Location
501 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093-2418
Area
Winnetka
Cross Street
On the corner of Chestnut and Oak Street in downtown Winnetka.
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Union Pacific North (UP-N) is a 5-minute walking distance away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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North Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

501 Local is a charming, upscale restaurant in Winnetka, praised for its "fantastic food, service, and ambiance." Diners highlight the "sophisticated yet relaxed" atmosphere and the "lovely outdoor patio," perfect for enjoying the creative menu offerings. Despite occasional noise, guests consistently appreciate the attentive staff and delightful dining experiences.

255 Reviews

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Pam
VIP
Chicago
106 reviews
3.0
106 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is a nice atmosphere. I was underwhelmed by the food.
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ChicagoSteve
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Solid food with good portions. Friendly service and nice environment. Nice variety on menu.
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Benjamin
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ibrahim was our server and did a great job. Very kind, friendly and patient.
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Christina
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lizzie is such a great server- smart, attentive, she quietly approaches the table and discusses the menu with good details. She made our birthday lunch really sweet, relaxed and special:)
501 LocalResponded 4 days ago
Hi Christina, Happy birthday. Thank you for rating us on OpenTable! Yes, Lizzie is a top server. I hope to see you again shortly! Thanks, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
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Alexandra
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice family dinner with our two children. Our table was outside in a greenhouse. That was perfect, private, and created an unusual magical winter atmosphere that we loved. The food was amazing, and the kitchen was accommodating (one of our boys wanted a dish to be prepared in a certain way). Our server, Ibrahim, was super nice, fast, and helpful. The greenhouse is an amazing concept. The only downside for us was that despite the radiator inside the greenhouse, the blankets they supplied, and the heating mushrooms above, it was still pretty cold, but it didn't bother us. We would definitely come back.
501 LocalResponded 4 days ago
Hi Alexandra, I am glad you liked your meal! Yes, I understand the greenhouses can be chilly on very cold nights. Ibrahim is one of our best servers. He is helpful and kind. I hope to see you again soon... Thanks, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
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Granger
VIP
Chicago
257 reviews
4.0
257 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun menu and wine list. Solid service. A little loud but fun.
501 LocalResponded 4 days ago
Hi Granger, Thank you for the kind words. I understand it can get noisy in our restaurant. When we took over from the previous owners, we knew we had to something about the noise. We installed sound panels which help a lot. Sometimes on a busy night though, the atmosphere gets a bit loud. I hope you liked everything else! Thanks, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
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Renay
VIP
Chicago
105 reviews
4.0
105 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My nicoise salad was very good. My friend ordered the salmon poke bowl. It really was small & high priced for the size. Our waiter was very nice. The only negative, it was cold in the restaurant.
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Peggy
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter Decicious food nice table for six at the side so we could talk!
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Raymond
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant. We love 501 Local. The staff, ownership and food is superb! Truly a gem of a restaurant!
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Natalie
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. Good very good and good service. Always lovely experience.
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501 Local offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (224) 255-6480.

501 Local is rated 4.7 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

501 Local does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

501 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093-2418

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
On the corner of Chestnut and Oak Street in downtown Winnetka.
Area
Winnetka
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Union Pacific North (UP-N) is a 5-minute walking distance away.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Yoonseok Jang
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.501local.com/
Phone number
(224) 255-6480
Private party facilities
Private space is available for up to 50 persons. Email inquiries@501local.com

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501 Local

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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