Best restaurants near me in Highland Park, Chicago / Illinois

Lovely dinner with friends last night. So excited that Avec has come to the suburbs. Nice ambience, wonderful food and outstanding service across the board. The entire staff from beginning to end were enthusiastic, helpful and so kind. They truly exited to be up north. Bravo!!!

Dining at Juniper was delightful- in every way! We never felt rushed, nor did we wait to be taken care of. Service timing was just right (thank you Jordan!) and the food was delicious, fresh. We loved the ambience. This place is a gem!

We were so impressed after our first visit. Service was friendly and professional, the design and ambience of this relatively new restaurant was excellent -our steaks were served perfectly with a smashed potato and red wine reduction - we added the creamed spinach. We have dined at many of the “so called” downtown favoured steakhouses and would place this above many of them. Those that may not know this is part of a small group of three restaurant themes owned and operated by Arnie Morton’s daughter -kudos to honouring aspects of your father’s tradition of excellence. The separate speakeasy was a great way to have desert and a nightcap will definitely return

Café Dacha is a true hidden gem! The staff, food, and atmosphere are all absolutely outstanding. Eating here brought back wonderful memories of growing up in Russia—everything was incredibly tasty, authentic, and beautifully selected. The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy our evening without ever feeling rushed. It’s a charming space that works perfectly for an intimate dinner date but can also comfortably accommodate larger gatherings. I highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to come back next summer to try their outdoor patio!

Chef Moon does a phenomenal job. Wonderful meal once again. Fresh, delicious sushi.