Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Southwest Suburbs

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Updated November 05, 2026

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Frankie's Since 1988

4.9

4.9 (4418)

$30 and under

Italian

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

Our family has been in the food service industry since 1988. The Tinley Park location was renovated in 2023. We created a modern Italian feel (no longer a white table cloth old world look), the new name "Frankie's Since 1988" as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago.

Energetic music from the 70's, Motown and Italian classics to now that is a compilation of each member of our families favorite styles. Unique craft cocktails and a carefully curated wine list along with house made pastas and signature dishes that have been loved throughout the years from Frankie's. Authentic southern Italian style pizzas from our beautiful Marra Forni oven in the dining room was added as well.

Our menu is a combination of old classics from the past 17 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

Top review

AngelaGold

Dined 2 days ago

We always have the best experience at Frankie’s! The entire staff is so sweet to my children, the food is always fresh and delicious, and the service is the best. The truffle fries are the best out there and always the biggest hit at our table!

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Balagio Ristorante-Mokena

4.9

4.9 (73)

$30 and under

Italian

Mokena

About the restaurant

Michael A. Galderio Sr. Started his work in the restaurant business as a bartender at Alf’s Pub in Dolton.

Became a partner at the Tender Trap in Chicago Heights and then Ciao Ristorante in Matteson.

In 1996 Mike opened Balagio Restaurant on Ridge Road and Martin Street in Homewood until moving the business to its current location at 175th Street and Dixie Highway. In 2017 he expanded the restaurant into Mokena location on 191st Street and Everett Lane.

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JamesGold

Dined 2 days ago

Our server and all the service was just amazing. Honestly only the second time and everyone at this restaurant is just spectacular service & customer focused. Plus the food is perfect!

Osteria Ottimo

4.8

4.8 (3036)

$30 and under

Italian

Orland Park

About the restaurant

You’ve never tasted Italian food like this before. Pasta made by hand every morning; fruits and vegetables sourced from a local farmer - just for us; fresh fish flown in daily and our meats aged to mouth-watering perfection. We have taken old school Italian and added a modern twist.

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SteveGold

Dined 2 days ago

Our first visit and we were impressed! Our party of. 4 had a variety of dishes (bracole, risotto carbonara, whitefish & chicken) and everyone had one word for each: delicious. Our server, Danny, was a real pro, and helped make the whole experience that much better. We’ll definitely be back!

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4.8

4.8 (1982)

$30 and under

Italian

Lemont

About the restaurant

- LOUNGE SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE WHEN MUSIC ACTS ARE SCHEDULED. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests, but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability. Adding bar tables to your notes when making a reservation does not guarantee seating but we will try our best to honor those that do request.
- OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests, but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability. Adding outside seating or patio to your notes when making a reservation does not guarantee patio seating.
- If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.
- No show fee $10/person after 15minutes

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PaulGold

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Half price bottle of wine night. The stuffed mushrooms were terrific. The special sea bass francese with risotto was excellent. The pappadella with short ribs and mamas gravy was delicious. The terimasu was great. Tony is a great server.

Jen's Guesthouse

4.7

4.7 (2868)

$31 to $50

American

Willow Springs

About the restaurant

Jen's is a very unique location, offering seasonal menus, private events, & a beautiful double layer outdoor patio with a breathtaking view. We offer everything from steaks & seafood to pastas & brunches. Book your next private event with us or join us for a relaxing evening out!

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lauraGold

Dined 3 days ago

We had a table of 8, we all ordered from the 2026 Tuesday Menu. The food was very good and reasonably priced. There are good choices, everyone was pleased with their choices. Our server was great!

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - New Lenox, IL

4.7

4.7 (6267)

$30 and under

American

Mokena

About the restaurant

Award-Winning Wines | Craveable Dishes | Innovative Cocktails | Wine Country Hospitality The inspiration behind Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America by combining a Napa-style tasting room with a modern casual restaurant. Built upon the belief that food and wine have the ability to forge lasting connections, Cooper's Hawk is home to one of the world's largest wine clubs.

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LaurenGold

Dined 3 days ago

Thanks to Ravyn for excellent service. The food was great as always.

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The Phoenix Kitchen & Cocktails

4.7

4.7 (1176)

$30 and under

American

Homer Glen

About the restaurant

A modern upscale casual, dining experience, serving locally sourced New American Cuisine.
In addition to the traditional 3 course meal, we offer shared plates. Shareable food is fresh, fun and exciting! Mixing and matching food selections, allows guests to try an array of different cooking techniques, styles and flavors. Spanning the globe for exciting inspiration to provide unique high quality dishes. Our wood fired grill, 600º degree pizza oven, hardwood smoker and hydroponic organic micro-greenhouse allow Chef the freedom to bring his culinary ideas to your table. Pair your evening from a selection of handcrafted cocktails, small batch bourbons, craft beer or enjoy a bottle of organic, bio dynamic wine from our temperature controlled wine cellar. Experience The Phoenix; where family and friends gather, food and drink is shared and new traditions begin!

Top review

Paul

Dined 7 days ago

We loooove Phoenix Kitchen, our go to local spot. Everything on menu is great, never hav a mediocre experience. Service is always excellent, drinks are fantastic and food is superb.

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Popular dish

Pork Chop

Public Landing

4.6

4.6 (2553)

$30 and under

American

Lockport

About the restaurant

Seed Oil Free, Upscale Casual Eatery offering an American Menu all Day, craft cocktails and daily drink specials.

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Micah

Dined on Oct 27, 2026

Jacob was great. Food delicious. Recommendation on drink made to perfection. Celebrated my daughter birthday lunch here and will come back. Love the old timing building and venue set up. Thank you Jacob, you made our experience for the first time impressionable. We’ll visit again soon.

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Thanksgiving Celebration

Capri Lounge & Grill

4.6

4.6 (29)

$30 and under

Italian

Willow Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to Capri in Willow Springs! Within the first step of walking through our front door, you will feel at home! We take pride in excellent service , serving only the freshest ingredients and making sure every visit is something special. We are family owned and operated since 1984! We hope to see you soon!

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WandaGold

Dined on Oct 10, 2026

Staff and owner/hostess Maria always provide best service and excellent food! Always feel appreciated here and if something is even the slightest off they fix it!! Thanks for always treating us like family!!

Weber Grill Restaurant - Orland Park

4.4

4.4 (292)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Orland Park

About the restaurant

Experience the authentic taste of backyard grilling at the Weber Grill Restaurant in Orland Park. Built on the legacy of George Stephen—inventor of the iconic Weber Kettle—our kitchen centers around oversized Weber charcoal grills where we masterfully fire up hand-cut steaks, award-winning burgers, and fall-off-the-bone BBQ. Whether you’re joining us for a casual happy hour, a celebratory dinner, or looking to sharpen your skills in our world-class Cooking School, we deliver a premier "outdoor" dining experience with the comfort of a classic American grill. Causal appropriate, non-offensive attire required.

Top review

JeffreyGold

Dined 1 day ago

This was our first visit to this new Weber Grill location and we were very pleased with everything. Restaurant was super clean, nicely lit and comfy chairs and tables. We were looking for a burger place and we found it here. Very good tasting beef. Wife had the meatloaf and it was outstanding. We also had the spinach dip to get started and it was very good...but maybe too good cause it is tasty and filling. Wine list is acceptable, with reasonable pricing. Our server was prompt, our mixed drinks were well prepared, and we were pleased to see the manager greet many of his customers...including us. We will be back.

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