A food guide for the fannish world
1401 West
Upscale American, Breakfast, Buffet
Inside Marriott Hotel Oakbrook
Zone 6
630-928-1401
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F 6:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm, SA 7am-2pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm, SU 7am-2pm
Entrees: $16-25
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Weekend breakfast buffet until noon
www.oakbrookhotels.com/restaurants/1401.htm
Benihana
Japanese Steakhouse
747 E Butterfield Rd, Lombard
Zone 4
630-571-4440
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F 11:30-2pm, 5-10:30pm, SA 12-10:30pm, SU 12-9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees $8-18 (L), $17-42 (D)
http://www.benihana.com
Buca di Beppo
Family Style Italian
Yorktown Shops on Butterfield Outlot
Zone 3
630-932-7673
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 11am – 11pm, SU 11am -9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $10-12 (L); Entrees $10-15 (L), $10-30 (D)
Take Out Taxi
Enormous portions meant to be shared. The ideal party size for this restaurant is 4-6.
http://www.bucadibeppo.com/menu/index.aspx
Capitol Grille
Steakhouse
Yorktown Shops on Butterfield Outlot
Zone 3
630-627-9800
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 5pm – 11pm, SU 4pm – 9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees $23-45
http://www.thecapitalgrille.com
Carlucci
Italian Steakhouse
1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove
Zone 2
630-512-0990
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 11:30am – 11:00pm, SU 11:30am – 10:00pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches: $8-10 (L); Entrees: $8-15 (L) $10-35 (D)
http://www.carluccirestaurant.com/carlucci_downersgrove/menu.html
Champps
Casual Dining, Sports Bar, Late Night Kitchen
2301 Fountain Sq Dr
Zone 4
630-627-3334
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F 11am – 1am, SA 11am – 1am, SU 11am – 12am
Sandwiches $8-10; Entrees $13-20
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Kathy says both better and more interesting food than you would expect from a sports bar
http://champps.com/Menu/tabid/156/Default.aspx
China Terrace
Chinese
1S616 Summit Ave, Oakbrook Terrace
Zone 5
630-620-6700
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F 11:30am – 10:30pm, SA 3:00pm – 10:30pm, SU 2:00pm – 9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees $9-15
http://www.chinaterracerestaurant.com
The Clubhouse
Upscale American, Breakfast
Oakbrook (83 side)
Zone 6
630-472-0600
Credit Cards: AE, DC, DI, MC, VI
F & SA 11am-11pm, SU 10-9:30pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $11-17; Entrees $20-45
Sunday Brunch ($28 until 2pm)
http://www.theclubhouse.com
Ditka’s
Upscale American
2 MidAmerica Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace
Zone 6
630-572-2200
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
Fri & Sa 4pm-11pm, Sun 10am-9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $9-15; Entrees $15-40
http://www.mikeditkaschicago.com
Eggstacy
Breakfast, Casual Dining
17W512 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace
Zone 5
630-758-3441
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
6am-3pm Daily
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $9-14; Entrees $7-$15
http://www.daliscafe.com
Emmett’s Ale House
Brew Pub, Late Night Kitchen
5200 Main Street, Downers Grove
Main Street Downers Grove
630-434-8500
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 11:00am – 1am, SU 12:00pm – 10pm
Reservations / Call ahead Seating
Sandwiches: $9-12; Entrees: $13-25
http://www.emmettsalehouse.com/dining_pub/dining_pub.php
Gibson’s Steakhouse
Steak, Late Night Kitchen
2105 South Spring Road, Oak Brook
Zone 6
630-954-0000
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 11am – 12am, SU 11am – 11pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $9-15 (L); Entrees $13-20 (L), $20-140 (D)
http://www.gibsonssteakhouse.com/
Greek Islands
Greek, Late Night Kitchen
300 East 22nd, Lombard
Zone 1
630-932-4545
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F & SA 11-midnight, SU 11-11
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees $10-30
Very good Greek; best in the area.
http://www.greekislands.net
Grotto Oakbrook
Italian Steakhouse
Promenade Shopping Center, Oak Brook
Zone 4
630-571-5700
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 11am-11pm, SU 11am-9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees $20-40
http://www.grottooakbrook.com/menu.php
Harry Caray’s
Steakhouse
Inside Westin Hotel
Zone 3
630-953-3400
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F & SA 5pm – 11pm, SU 4pm – 9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $10-17; Entrees $15-45
http://www.harrycarays.com/menus_lombard.html
Holy Mackerel!
Seafood
Inside Westin Hotel
Zone 3
630-953-3444
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F & SA 4pm – 11pm, SU 4pm – 9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $9-18 (L); Entrees $11-19 (L) $14-65(D)
http://holymackerelseafood.com/
India House
Indian, Buffet
2809 Butterfield Rd, Oak Brook
Zone 4
630-472-1500
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 11am-11pm, SU 11am-11pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees $14-35
Lunch buffet SA & SU 11-3; Reservations for 5 or more
www.indiahouseoakbrook.com
J Alexander’s
Upscale American, Late Night Kitchen
1410 16th Street Oakbrook
Zone 6
630-573-8180
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 11-am Midnight, SU 11am-10:30pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches: $11-$16; Entrees: $15-$30
Reservations for 5 or more only.
http://www.jalexanders.com
Kona Grill
Fine Dining / PanAsian, Sushi
3051 Butterfield Rd, Oak Brook
Zone 4
630-515-8395
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
F & SA: 11am-12am, SU: 11am-11pm
Sandwiches $9-11; Entrees $11-35 (L), $17-35 (D)
http://www.konagrill.com
Lucky Strike Lanes
Eclectic, Bar Food, Late Night Kitchen
Yorktown Mall, lower level
Zone 3
630-916-8681
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, MC, V
Sandwiches $7-15; Entrees $7-15
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
F 11:30am-2am (over 21 only after 9), SA 11am-2am (over 21 only after 9), SU 11am-11:30pm (Over 18 only after 9)
Odd mixture of a con suite, a sports bar and a [...]
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Family Style Italian
OakBrook Center
Zone 6
630-368-0300
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F & SA 11:15am – 10pm, SU 11:15am – 9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees $10-38
Take Out taxi
Massive portions, designed to be shared. Best for groups of 4-6
http://www.maggianos.com/foodbeverage/
McCormick and Schmicks
Seafood
720 E Butterfield Rd, Lombard
Zone 4
630-571-3700
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 11:30am – 11pm, SU 11:30am – 10pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $7-14 (L); Entrees $9-20 (L), $15-40 (D)
Very good seafood; good service. Pricey. The chowder is to die for.
http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com
Melting Pot
Fondue
1205 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove
Zone 2
630-737-0810
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F 5pm – 11pm, SA 4pm-11pm, SU 12p-9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entree $18-25, 4 Courses (cheese fondue, salad, entree fondue and chocolate fondue) $40-50, Sunday Brunch $25 (12pm-3pm)
Very good fondue with good wine list. Expect to spend at least 2 hours here. [...]
Miller’s Lombard Ale House
Brew Pub, Late Night Kitchen
455 East Butterfield Rd, Lombard
Zone 3
630-241-9741
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, C
F & SA 11am – 2am, SU 11am – 1am
Reservations for large parties only
Sandwiches $7-10; Entrees $9-15
http://www.millersalehouse.com/
Momotaro
Japanese
801 E Butterfield, Lombard
Zone 4
630-574-3324
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 11:30am – 10:30pm, SU 12pm – 9am
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees $8-15 (L), $15-25 (D)
Take Out Taxi
Mon Ami Gabi
French, Breakfast
OakBrook Center
Zone 6
630-472-1900
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, SA 10:30am -10pm, SU 10:30am – 9pm
Sandwiches $9-11 (L); Entrees $10-30 (L), $16-40 (D)
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Brunch Saturday and Sunday until 3pm
http://www.monamigabi.com/second_level/monami_1.htm
PF Chang’s
Upscale Chinese
2361 Fountain Square Dr, Lombard
Zone 4
630-652-9977
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F & SA 11am – 11pm, SU 11am – 10pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees $8-22
Really more fusion-Asian. Pricey.
http://www.pfchangs.com
Redstone American Grill
Upscale American, Late Night Kitchen
13 Lincoln Ct, Oakbrook Terrace
Zone 4
630-268-0313
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F & SA 11am – 2am, SU 10am – 10pm
Reservations: Groups of 7 or more
Sandwiches $10-16 (L), $10-16 (D); Entrees $15-20 (L), $16-42 (D), $15 (SU BR)
http://www.redstonegrill.com
Reza’s
Middle Eastern, Late Night Kitchen
40 N Tower Rd, Oak Brook
Zone 4
630-424-9900
Credit Cards: AE, DI, MC, VI
F & SA 11am – 12am, SU 11am – 10pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $8 (L); Entrees $9-15 (L), $15-20 (D)
Try the lunch buffet; $14 F, $17 SA, $20 SU. Very good Persian food.
http://www.rezasrestaurant.com
TGI Friday’s
Casual Dining, Late Night Kitchen
601 E Butterfield, Lombard
Zone 3
630-964-3743
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F & SA 11am-2am, SU 11am-1am
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $7-12; Entrees $9-16
Take Out Taxi
http://www.tgifridays.com
Tuscany
Northern Italian
1425 West 22nd Street, Oakbrook
Zone 6
630-990-1993
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V
F 11:30am-10pm, SA 5pm-11pm, SU 4pm-9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees: $10-17 (L) $10-30 (D)
http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/tuscany.htm
Uncle Julio’s
Chain Mexican
2360 Fountain Square Drive, Lombard
Zone 4
630-705-9260
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F & SA 11am -11pm, SU 11am – 10pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Entrees $7-18 (L), $9-24 (D)
http://www.unclejulios.com/menus.php
Volare Ristorante
Italian
1919 S Meyers Rd
Zone 4
630-495-0200
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F 11am-11pm, SA 4pm-11pm, SU 4pm – 10pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches: $9-10 (L); Entrees $10-18 (L), $13-34 (D)
http://www.volarerestaurant.com
Weber Grill
Steakhouse
2331 Fountain Square Dr, Lombard
Zone 4
630-953-8880
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F & SA 11:30-11pm, SU Noon-9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $10; Entrees $10-40 (L), $15-35(D)
Take Out Taxi
Pretty good upscale steakhouse. Try the garlic mashed potatoes.
http://www.webergrillrestaurant.com
Wildfire
Steakhouse
232 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook
Zone 6
630-586-9000
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V
F & SA 11:15am-11pm, SU 11:30am – 9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating
Sandwiches $9-14; Entrees $13-21 (L), $16-36 (D)
Take Out Taxi
http://www.wildfirerestaurant.com/second_level/menu/dinner.htm