Encore! by Little Gem

4.6

13 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Great for live music
Great for brunch
Neighbourhood gem

Step into a world of vintage modern charm with a relaxed, speakeasy vibe.
Offering a Comfy and Cozy Bar and Lounge to relax as you sip on our expertly crafted cocktails and indulge in our delicious menu featuring tasty small plates, appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Intimate, warm romantic and fun!
Encore by Little Gem serving more of what you love... come join us.

Also Available For Private Parties

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Drinks Only Tue, Thu 9:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(708) 613-5491
Website
https://encorelittlegem.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Fantastic Venue to Host a Private Party!Warm and Inviting, Beautiful Long Bar and Lounge Area, 50 Guests Seated for Dinner or Mix and Mingle Events with lighter fare. Call Judith for more party info 917 327 8997Or Visit Our Website https://encorelittlegem.com

Location
187 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1505
Area
Oak Park
Cross Street
2 Blocks North of Lake Street 1/2 Block from Holly Court 3 Tier Parking Lot
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

DATE NIGHT Dinner For 2 W/Bottle of Wine 3 Courses
USD 99.00 per party
Multiple dates available
DATE NIGHT Dinner For 2 W/Bottle of Wine 3 Courses Friends or Loved Ones ~ Our Superb 3 Course Date Night Menu is Delicious and Comes with A Bottle of Wine. $99 Per Couple. Select : 1 Appetizer, 2 Salads, 2 Entrees and 1 Dessert. Wine options: California Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, French Chardonnay, Rose or Italian Pinot Grigio. Available Sunday thru Thursday in Little Gem Cafe and Encore! by Little Gem.

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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13 Reviews

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Bob
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time listening to great jazz and eating a great brunch.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The event at Gem was part of an annual weekend in Oak Park, called Jazz Thaw. Gem was full of people, energy, nourishing food, soulful Jazz.
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Michael VIP
Chicago22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food at a very reasonable price and no cover for the live music. Really a great way to spend the evening!
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Joe VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good first experience. Window seat is nice, but maybe not in winter as you get a cold blast every time the door opens. Will be back for sure.
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Elizabeth
Chicago6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We came here for NYE dinner and live music. The music was great. The dinner was ok. As an appetizer, I had the fig and brie crostinis, which were very yummy. However, the crostinis were not assembled with attention to detail, so I reassembled myself. The main course was salmon with seasonal veggies. The salmon was well-cooked, but the flavors of the salmon and seasonal veggies were very underwhelming. Lastly, we had lemon cheesecake with blueberry sauce and tiramisu for dessert. The tiramisu was delicious, and the cheesecake was good. However, the cheesecake seemed to have come straight out of a box, and, again, lack of attention to detail in dressing it. We spent about $300 overall but not a $300 meal.
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Nancy and Jorge
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband had a bad case of indigestion after he ate his dinner.
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LtngMD VIP
Chicago33 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Live music background guitar playing oldies was very pleasant and not too loud. Prime rib (fri/sat special) that the waiter Kyle said was ‘excellent’ or ‘wonderful’ was rather tasteless and thin cut for $48 - disappointing after the buildup. Kyle was a great waitperson. Be careful as they add a 20% tip into the bill before they give it to you.
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Will
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent main dishes! The bartender was having a rough night and got backed up. Our Mains arrived at the same time as our first drink order. Tasty stuff, though!
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Karen
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on 28 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Although the electricity went out due to a storm, the waitstaff were very attentive and made accommodations so we could continue our evening in candlelight and light fare serve-are foods. Very nice!
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Amy
Chicago24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A star was lost in service category because I received the wrong cocktail. I ordered the Gem Cosmo and received the Little Gem. That said, I drank it because it was good, and staff allowed my fellow diner to taste 3 wines before settling on one. Very nice. I ordered the scallops, which were very good in spite of being over-cooked. 2 desserts were delivered with a candle for our birthday girl - thank you!
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FAQs

Encore! by Little Gem is rated 4.6 stars by 13 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 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

187 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1505

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
2 Blocks North of Lake Street 1/2 Block from Holly Court 3 Tier Parking Lot
Area
Oak Park
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Drinks Only Tue, Thu 9:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://encorelittlegem.com/
Phone number
(708) 613-5491
Private party facilities
Fantastic Venue to Host a Private Party!Warm and Inviting, Beautiful Long Bar and Lounge Area, 50 Guests Seated for Dinner or Mix and Mingle Events with lighter fare. Call Judith for more party info 917 327 8997Or Visit Our Website https://encorelittlegem.com

Encore! by Little Gem

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

DATE NIGHT Dinner For 2 W/Bottle of Wine 3 Courses

Menu

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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