Miramar

Name: Miramar
Address: 301 Waukegan Ave, Highwood, IL, United States, 60040
Telephone: (847) 433-1078
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1757 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Miramar Bistro is a traditional French bistro and the menu is always fresh and seasonal. Service is friendly and thorough and the ambiance is exceptional. The French doors open to the sidewalk patio and lend to al fresco dining both for lunch and dinner. Miramar also books parties and banquets up to 300 people.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 433-1078
Website
http://miramarbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gabreil Viti
Catering
Banquets and parties are welcome. Miramar features three private party rooms that can accommodate events up to 150 people or the entire restaurant can be booked for up to 300 people.

Location
301 Waukegan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
Area
Highwood
Cross Street
Highwood Ave
Parking details
We offer valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Public transit
Metra Train is one block from the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cheese PlatterUSD 14.95
w/ grapes, apples & candied walnuts
Chilled ArtichokeUSD 14.50
with mustard vinaigrette
Crab CakeUSD 15.25
with orange and caper aioli
CalamariUSD 16.50
Served Crispy with Marinara Sauce
Escargots (Snails)USD 14.25
Country Pate and Chicken Liver MousseUSD 16.50
Mussels in Garlic & White Wine BrothUSD 18.50
Smoked SalmonUSD 15.50
w/ Traditional Garnishments
Olives, Herb MarinatedUSD 9.50
Saucisson, Prosciutto, Parmesan Cheese & OlivesUSD 15.75
Chicken TendersUSD 13.75
with pommes frites

Soup & Salads

Onion Soup "Gratinée"USD 14.50
Soup du JourUSD 11.75
Bistro SaladUSD 12.50
with walnut vinaigrette
Salad LyonnaiseUSD 15.50
with Poached Egg, bacon & croutons
Crispy Goat CheeseUSD 15.75
with beets & chopped eggs
Classic CaesarUSD 14.50
- With Shrimp - AddUSD 12.00
- With Chicken - AddUSD 9.95
- With SteakUSD 12.50
- With Salmon – AddUSD 12.50
Duck Confit SaladUSD 21.50
with apples, walnuts & blue cheese
Seared Ahi Tuna NicoiseUSD 18.75
with walnut vinaigrette

Burgers

All served with pommes frites

Miramar BurgerUSD 14.50
Miramar Burger with CheeseUSD 15.50
Highwood BurgerUSD 16.50
w/ Mushrooms, Bacon & Mozzarella

Fresh Shellfish

Fresh Oysters
- Half DozenUSD 24.00
- Full DozenUSD 48.00

Build Your Own Seafood Platter

Oysters
- eaUSD 4.00
Jumbo Shrimp
- eaUSD 4.00
Snow Crab Claws
- eaUSD 4.00
Manila Clams
- eaUSD 2.50

Pasta

Macaroni GratinUSD 20.50
w/ bacon
LinguineUSD 27.50
w/ clams, spinach and garlic
GnocchiUSD 23.95
with tomato basil sauce

Steak Frites

Steak Classique "Maitre d'Butter"USD 38.50
Steak Blue CheeseUSD 38.50
Steak Black Peppercorn SauceUSD 38.50

Fish

Roasted Salmon and MushroomsUSD 31.95
w/ horseradish sauce
Dover Sole AlmondineUSD 35.00
with french green beans
Roasted Sea ScallopsUSD 32.25
with oyster mushrooms
Bouillabaisse (Seafood Soup)USD 33.25
with pernod broth

Entrees

Meat

Free Range Herb Roasted ChickenUSD 29.95
w/ mashed potatoes
Roasted DuckUSD 32.75
with orange sauce
Lamb ShankUSD 34.25
with basil whipped potatoes

Desserts

Toffee PlateUSD 9.50
ProfiterolesUSD 9.50
Chocolate TerrineUSD 9.50
TiramisuUSD 9.50
Banana Bread PuddingUSD 9.50
Creme BruleeUSD 9.50
Apple TartUSD 9.50

What 1,757 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
French
North Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem
North Suburbs
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Miramar offers a delightful dining experience reminiscent of a Parisian bistro with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fantastic" dishes like mussels, steak frites, and Dover sole, complemented by a warm atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy meal, Miramar consistently impresses with its "unbelievable" service.

1,757 Reviews

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Phyllis
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very noisy group with young kids - screeching, drumming , moving at dinner on Valentine’s day. Our waiter was disinterested in explaining the menu regarding substitutions where food alkergy was an issue. IIgnored us the rest of the meal. The other support staff were friendly and responsive. Roasted scallops were delicious but skimpy for the price. The bouillaibaise was not well balanced and too fishy. Goat cheese salad was good. Skipped dessert - didn’t think it would be worth it.
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Rene
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Miramar Bistro is our favorite restaurant. Most of the time we would give the restaurant all 5s. Usually everything is excellent. On this particular occasion, I ordered something I don’t usually order—the crab cake. I suspect this is a totally different type of crab cake than the type I am accustomed to. It was particularly dense and heavy… not light. And the flavor was salty and meaty. The rest of the meal was excellent … especially the escargot. The chocolate terrine was good but I suspect it contained less butter than it used to. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and still rate the restaurant very highly. The service is top notch!
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Gerald
Chicago
97 reviews
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wonderfully attentive staff and excellent skate fish for me and salad with salmon for my friend.
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Cathy Lee
VIP
Chicago
59 reviews
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a pleasure to dine at Miramar! It's like a quick trip to Paris (although I've never been!) via Havana (also never been!). Classic menu has exceptional variety, and the specials were amazing! Skate? Yum!
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Mike
VIP
Chicago
89 reviews
3.0
89 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This neighborhood staple has been around forever. The location is great and there is plenty of nearby parking. The very small interior is pressed upon you as you enter - passing through a curtain at the entrance you are standing at someone else’s table literally. On to the food. Meh. My skate with lime capers had no lime and instead was bathed in a brown butter sauce over a bed of indifferent chopped vegetables. My wife’s scallops just slightly overcooked and with a few grains of sand for fiber we de not need. Her crème brûlée completely burned on top. My banana bread budding a dense rectangle reminiscent of a flavorless brownie with no banana notes leaking through. But superb fried calamari appetizer. Lightly fried. Fresh. Prompt coffee service. Attentive waiters.
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Meredith
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was delicious! The mussels are my favorite. I had a pomegranate martini, even though they make an amazing Mojito, and it was perfect. Great service and the perfect girls night before heading out on the town in Highwood. Highly recommend 💕
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Kim
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the warm crispy goat cheese salad on this cold January day. And the service was fantastic.
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Stacey
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is consistently great. The atmosphere is as close to Paris as we can get in Highland Park. Truly worth the visit and possibly a new habit.
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Suzanne
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food. Feels like you are in an authentic Parisian cafe!
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Laura
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on a slower night and the staff was so kind! We definitely stayed longer than expected but they ensured we were made to feel welcomed and celebrated our friends birthday in style!
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FAQs

Miramar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 433-1078.

Miramar is rated 4.7 stars by 1757 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

301 Waukegan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040

Additional information

Cross Street
Highwood Ave
Area
Highwood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Public transit
Metra Train is one block from the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gabreil Viti
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://miramarbistro.com/
Phone number
(847) 433-1078
Catering
Banquets and parties are welcome. Miramar features three private party rooms that can accommodate events up to 150 people or the entire restaurant can be booked for up to 300 people.

Miramar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Cheese PlatterUSD 14.95

Chilled ArtichokeUSD 14.50

Crab CakeUSD 15.25

CalamariUSD 16.50

Escargots (Snails)USD 14.25

Country Pate and Chicken Liver MousseUSD 16.50

Mussels in Garlic & White Wine BrothUSD 18.50

Smoked SalmonUSD 15.50

Olives, Herb MarinatedUSD 9.50

Saucisson, Prosciutto, Parmesan Cheese & OlivesUSD 15.75

Chicken TendersUSD 13.75

Soup & Salads

Onion Soup "Gratinée"USD 14.50

Soup du JourUSD 11.75

Bistro SaladUSD 12.50

Salad LyonnaiseUSD 15.50

Crispy Goat CheeseUSD 15.75

Classic CaesarUSD 14.50

Duck Confit SaladUSD 21.50

Seared Ahi Tuna NicoiseUSD 18.75

Burgers

Miramar BurgerUSD 14.50

Miramar Burger with CheeseUSD 15.50

Highwood BurgerUSD 16.50

Fresh Shellfish

Fresh Oysters

Build Your Own Seafood Platter

Oysters

Jumbo Shrimp

Snow Crab Claws

Manila Clams

Pasta

Macaroni GratinUSD 20.50

LinguineUSD 27.50

GnocchiUSD 23.95

Steak Frites

Steak Classique "Maitre d'Butter"USD 38.50

Steak Blue CheeseUSD 38.50

Steak Black Peppercorn SauceUSD 38.50

Fish

Roasted Salmon and MushroomsUSD 31.95

Dover Sole AlmondineUSD 35.00

Roasted Sea ScallopsUSD 32.25

Bouillabaisse (Seafood Soup)USD 33.25

Entrees

Meat

Free Range Herb Roasted ChickenUSD 29.95

Roasted DuckUSD 32.75

Lamb ShankUSD 34.25

Desserts

Toffee PlateUSD 9.50

ProfiterolesUSD 9.50

Chocolate TerrineUSD 9.50

TiramisuUSD 9.50

Banana Bread PuddingUSD 9.50

Creme BruleeUSD 9.50

Apple TartUSD 9.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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