Dining Capsules
Here are some places recently featured in Dining Out:
ADAMO'S PIZZA AND PASTA
1550 N. Route 59, Naperville, 630-369-8600
Category: Italian
Entree range: $1.69 (for a hot dog) to $14.95 (for a full slab of ribs)
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 3 to 7 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Pasta mostaccioli: Tube-shaped pasta covered with handmade tomato sauce, topped with a thick layer of cheese and baked, with a side salad, French bread and butter; $6
AL'S CHICAGO'S No. 1 ITALIAN BEEF
28331 Dodge Drive, Warrenville, 630-836-7500
www.alsbeef.com/html/warrenville.html
Category: Sandwiches
Entree range: $1.99 to $6.99
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Al's Famous Italian Beef ("It's why you're here!" the menu reminds visitors) - thinly sliced, tender beef served with gravy; $5.99 when served on an 8-inch long roll (Big Al); $4.59 for 6-inch (Regular Al); $3.29 for 4-inch (Little Al)
ALL ABOARD DINER
151089 W. 75th St., Downers Grove
630-322-8960, www.allaboarddiner.com Category: diner
Entree range: $3.95 to $8.45
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: BLT Salad - Iceberg lettuce topped with bacon, tomatoes, shredded cheddar and choice of dressing; $6.95
AUGUSTINO'S ROCK AND ROLL DELI
330 W. North Ave., West Chicago,
630-293-8602,
www.augustinos.com
Category: Drive-in
Entree range: sandwiches start at $2.99; entrees go up to $7.69
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays, 6:30 a.m. 10 p.m. Fridays to Saturdays
Featured entree: Philly steak sandwich - Hand-sliced beef piled high with grilled mushrooms, onions, sweet peppers and white American cheese, served with fries or homemade potato chips; $5.79
THE AULD DUBLINER
641 E. Boughton Road, No. 152, Bolingbrook, 630-783-1600, www.aulddubliner.com
Category: Irish
Entree range: $6.95 to $24.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday
Featured entree: Shepherd's pie: A mixture of ground beef and lamb cooked in brown beef stock with carrots, peas and leeks, topped with mashed potatoes and baked; $11.95
BACI RISTORANTE
407 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, 815-436-3588
www.baciristoranteillinois.com
Category: Italian
Entree range: $9.95 to $31.95
Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 8 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Pepper steak: Grilled filet medallions, mushrooms, pear tomatoes and onions in wine sauce, served with rice or choice of pasta, $31.95
BAKERS SQUARE
796 S. Route 59, Naperville, 630-355-1777
Category: American
Entree range: $6.99 to $15.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to midnight Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Chipotle-honey barbecue chicken: glazed with chipotle-honey barbecue sauce and served with slaw, vegetable of the day and choice of garlic mashed potatoes or rice pilaf, $8.99
THE BANGKOK VILLAGE
22 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 122, Naperville, 630-369-9756
Category: Thai
Entree range: $8.50 to $16.50
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Red snapper: whole fish deep-fried, served in a garlic basil sauce and topped with vegetables, $16.50
BEVI'S BAR AND EATERY
1283 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 111, Naperville, 630-355-9600
Category: American
Entree range: $4.95 to $12.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 1 a.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Mushroom Swiss burger with french fries, $6.95
BIG APPLE PANCAKE HOUSE
2799 Maple Ave., Lisle, 630-305-4600
Category: breakfast
Entree range: $4.95 to $10.95 at breakfast, $5.95 to $10.95 at lunch
Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Featured entree: Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast - Fresh slices of bread swirled with cinnamon and studded with raisins are dipped in egg, sauteed to a golden brown and served topped with apple slices; $6.50
BLU CORAL
6320 S. Route 53, Woodridge, 630-719-8808
www.blucoralsushi.com, www.blucorallounge.com
Category: Sushi
Entree range: $17 to $39 (sushi prices start at $2 per piece, lunch packages cost $10 to $13 and include miso soup and steamed rice)
Hours: Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, Dinner: 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 5 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Chirashi - assorted cuts of fresh fish over sushi rice, served with oshinko (pickled vegetables) and spring greens; $21
BRACONI'S RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA
796 Royal St. George Drive, Naperville, 630-717-9530, fax: 630-717-8989 www.braconis.com
Category: Pizza
Entree range: $5.95 (sandwiches) to $11.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, noon to midnight Sundays
Featured entree: Braconi's Chopped Salad: Large-diced lettuce, tomatoes, onions, black olives, mozzarella cheese, blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette, served with garlic toast; $6.95 (with chicken, $1.95 more)
BUCHO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
235 S. Bolingbrook Drive, Bolingbrook, 630-226-9627
Category: Mexican
Entree range: $8.95 to $16.95, with an additional children's menu
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Zamora: grilled steak or chicken, topped with whole beans and an arbol sauce and served with quesadillas and guacamole, $13.95
CAFE BUONARO'S
300 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville, 630-717-0006
Category: Italian
Entree range: $6.95 to $10.95 (lunch); $8.95 to $18.95 (dinner)
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 5 to 11 p.m. Saturdays
Featured entree: Chicken Marley: Breaded chicken breast filet, sauteed and served in a butter and white wine sauce with pasta and salad on the side; $8.95 at lunch, $14.95 at dinner
CAMILLE'S SIDEWALK CAFE
1033 Kilberry Lane, North Aurora
630-897-6868
www.camillescafe.com
Category: Diner
Entree range: $3.99 to $7.29
Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Featured entree: Swiss scrambler - Jasmine rice, scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese and chives wrapped up in a honey-wheat tortilla and served with a cup of fresh fruit; $5.95
THE CAPITAL GRILLE
87 Yorktown Center, Lombard, 630-627-9800
www.thecapitalgrille.com
Category: Steakhouse
Entree range: $11 to $23 at lunch, $21 to $41 at dinner
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, 5 to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays, 5 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Lobster and crab burger - a seasoned patty of chunk lobster and crab served on toasted brioche with freshly made tartar sauce, accompanied by chips, fries or coleslaw; $16
CAPONATA'S RISTORANTE
100 N. Hale St., Wheaton, 630-582-5900
www.caponatasristorante.com
Category: Italian
Entree range: $5.95 to $8.95 (lunch), $11.95 to $22.95 (dinner)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily (lunch including a buffet), 3 to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays, 3 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Veal Osso Bucco: Braised veal shank served in a veal au jus, $17.95
CARLUCCI
1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, 630-512-0990
www.carluccirestaurant.com
Category: Italian Entree range: $5 to $35.90
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Anitra alla Campagna - Country-style duck, roasted and then braised, with fresh artichokes, garlic, parsley, capers and white wine, served over soft polenta; $19.95
CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
944 S. Route 59, Naperville, 630-355-3134
www.carrabbas.com
Category: Italian
Entree range: $9.49 to $20.99
Hours: 4:30 to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays, 3 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, 3 to 10 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Filet Florentina: A 9-ounce tenderloin filet carefully seasoned and cooked to order over the wood-burning grill and served with a choice of homemade soup or salad, garlic mashed potatoes, spaghetti pomodoro, cavatappi amatriciana or vegetable of the day, $20.99
CHARLIE'S ALE HOUSE
301 E. Loop Road, Wheaton, 630-510-3141
Category: Pub
Entree range: $8.95 to $18.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Mondays to Saturdays and noon to 10 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Homestyle pot roast: Lush brown gravy coats tender braised beef, carrots, celery and pearl onions, which come with homemade mashed potatoes and green beans on the side; $10.95
CHEF AMAURY'S EPICUREAN AFFAIR
481 N. Commons Drive, Aurora, 630-375-0426
www.chefamaury.com
Category: Fine dining Entree range: $55 for a five-course meal
Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Fourth course: prime filet mignon with a red wine reduction, accompanied by roast garlic truffled potatoes
CHEF'S CORNER
821 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, 630-420-1313
Category: Sandwiches
Entree range: $4 to $8.45
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Grilled vegetable panini: three kinds of peppers, zucchini, eggplant and portobello mushrooms are grilled with seasonings, extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, tucked between slices of rustic Italians rolls with provolone cheese and toasted on the grill; $5.45
CHICKS N SALSA
874 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, 630-790-1100, Fax: 630-790-1111
Category: Mexican
Entree range: $3.49 to $8.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Chili relleno: a free poblano chili pepper roasted, peeled, stuffed with cheese and browned in a light batter coating; $3
CHINN'S 34TH STREET FISHERY
3011 W. Ogden Ave., Lisle
630-637-1777
www.chinns-fishery.com
Category: Seafood Entree range: $10 to $40 (approximate; the menu changes daily)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Hawaiian monchong - Prepared Oriental style, tempura, Cajun blackened or char-grilled; $19.95
CICI'S PIZZA
11830-A South Route 59, Plainfield, 815-267-8500
www.cicispizza.com
Category: Pizza buffet
Entree range: $3.99 for buffet
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Pizza comes in 16 varieties, including Mexican style, macaroni and cheese and Sicilian deep dish
CLARA'S PASTA
6740 S. Route 53, Woodridge, 630-968-8899
www.claraspasta.com
Category: Italian
Entree range: $8.25 to $19.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 to 9 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays
Featured entree: Clara's lasagna primavera - Homemade spinach pasta layered with crisp-cooked broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, pea pods, zucchini and seasoned ricotta cheese, baked with homemade marinara sauce; $11.25
CODY'S FOOD AND FUN
2330 N. Main St., Wheaton, 630-665-2639
www.codys.us
Category: Sandwiches Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Entree range: $4.95 to $22.95
Featured entree: Bison rib-eye - A 12-ounce, bone-in buffalo steak accompanied by soup or salad, baked beans or potato (baked, garlic mashed, fries or homemade chips) and vegetable; $22.95
CONNIE'S LODGE AND PUB
1170 Iroquois Ave., Naperville, 630-357-8807
Category: Pizza
Entree range: $5.49 to $12.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: The Special: features sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and cheese, $18.68 for a large (8 slices) COUNTRY HOUSE
6460 College Road, Lisle, 630-983-0545
www.burgerone.com
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $7.25 to $19.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Country burger: a half-pound of chuck, broiled to order and served on light or dark rye bread or a bun, with homemade coleslaw, a choice of steak fries or potato salad, and grilled or raw onions on request; $7.95 (50 cents more with cheese)
CRISPY WAFFLE
638-642 S. Weber Road, Romeoville, 815-439-8151
Category: Breakfast
Entree range: $2.50 to $11.95
Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Featured entree: France waffle - Comes topped with sauteed cinnamon apples, pecans, raisins and a dusting of powdered sugar; $7.95
DUPAGE INN
2410 W. Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, 630-963-2565
Category: Casual dining
Entrée range: $7.50 to $19.95
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays, noon to 1 a.m. Sundays
Featured entree: DuPage Broiled Whitefish - Topped with melted Swiss cheese, plus soup or salad and a choice of potato; $10.95
EGG HARBOR CAFE
175 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville, 630-548-1196
Category: Breakfast
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
Featured entree: Eggs Sardou: two poached eggs atop tender artichoke bottoms and steamed spinach on toasted English muffin halves, topped with hollandaise sauce, $7.95
EGG'LECTIC CAFE
145 N. Hale St., Wheaton, 630-690-9001
Category: Breakfast
Entree range: $4.99 to $8.99
Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Featured entree: Chipotle-pepper chicken sausage and eggs: Two eggs any style, two peppery chicken sausages, potatoes and toast; $6.99
EMMETT'S ALE HOUSE
123 Washington St., Oswego, 630-383-2020
www.emmettsalehouse.com
Category: Brew pub
Entree range: $10.95 to $22.95 ($6.95 to $10.50 for sandwiches) Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Pan-seared tilapia: fresh farm-raised tilapia filets are seared with shallots, white wine, artichokes and mushrooms, $16.95
EL TACO GRANDE
6 N. River St., Batavia, 630-406-8415
Category: Mexican
Entree range: $6.25 to $15.95
Hours: Open at 11 a.m. daily; closing time varies, depending on the volume of business
Featured entree: Taco Grande burrito - Filled with steak or chicken fajitas, cheese and beans and topped with avocado slices, jalapeño peppers, tomatoes and cheese; $8.95
EMERSON CREEK TEA ROOM
5000 Grove Road, Oswego, 630-554-7100
www.ecreekpottery.com
Category: Tea room
Entree range: $6.95 to $9.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays
Featured entree: Caesar chicken pita - freshly made mixture fills a soft flatbread pocket and comes with a tossed salad, $8.95
EMBRACE
29 E. First St., Hinsdale, 630-325-1996
www.embraceyourstyle.com
Category: Bistro
Entree range: $5.95 to $14 (lunch), $15 to $32 (dinner)
Hours: Boutique opens at 10 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays; lunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays; dinner is available 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays toThursdays; 5 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Stuffed baked tilapia - With artichoke, crab and pecans, wild mushroom risotto and lemon beurre blanc; $24
FABULOUS NOODLES
4663 Old Tavern Road, Lisle, 630-305-8868, Fax: 630-305-8828
www.fabulousnoodles.com
Category: Asian
Entree range: $4.95 to $15.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays; 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: House specialty: Shrimp, chicken, beef, shiitake mushrooms and green beans with choice of crispy pan-fried Cantonese or softer rice noodles, also lightly fried; $12.95
FOX GRILL & OUTPOST
35 N. Water St., Batavia, 630-761-3930
Entree range: $6.95 to $16.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 9 p.m. (sometimes later) Sundays
Featured Entree: Smoked Baby-back Ribs - Slow-cooked and basted with homemade barbecue sauce and served with choice of potato, coleslaw or baked beans; $10.95 (half-slab) and $16.95 (full slab)
FRANCESCA'S PASSAGGIO
3124 S. Route 59, Naperville, 630-946-0600
www.miafrancesca.com/restaurants/passaggio
Category: Italian
Entree range: $9.95 to $25.95
Hours: Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; dinner 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 5 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays.
Featured entree: Pollo Arrosto alla Romana: Half-chicken roasted with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon, olive oil and served with roasted potatoes, $13.95
GENCO ITALIAN EATERY
301 S. State St., Lockport
815-834-9871
www.gencoitalianeatery.com Category: sandwiches Entree range: $7.99 to $10.99
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: The Carmella - Italian-style grilled cheese featuring fresh mozzarella, fontina, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers, with fries on the side; $4.99
GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY AND RESTAURANT
639 E. Boughton Road, Suite 100,
Bolingbrook,
630-739-6036,
www.gordonbiersch.com
Category: Brewpub
Entree range: $11.95 to $25.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Bistro steak medallions - Aged beef slices marinated in ginger soy sauce and served with Gorgonzola potato wedges; $19.95
GRAND MANDARIN EXPRESS
572 Weston Ridge Drive, Naperville, 630-357-0888, www.grandmandarinexpress.com
Category: Asian Entree range: $5.95 to $12.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily
Featured entree: General Tso's Beef: A mixture of fried beef with peppers, carrots and baby corn in a spicy sauce with a touch of sweetness, $9.95 (small) or $11.95 (large)
GRAPE
246 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont
630-968-9999
www.grape-restaurant.com
Category: Italian
Entrée range: $9 to $13 (lunch), $14 to $28 (dinner)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday
Featured entree: Diavolo di Gamberetto - Shrimp on a skewered, sauteed with garlic, shallots and white wine and finished in a spicy tomato-basil sauce; $9
GREEK ISLANDS
300 E. 22nd St., Lombard, 630-932-4545
Category: Greek
Entree range: $7.50 to $26.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Pastichio: baked pasta, ground meat and cheese casserole with bechamel sauce, $10.50
GRECO'S OF WILLOW SPRINGS
8850 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs, 708-839-0333
Category: Italian
Entree range: $10.95 to $23.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays; 3 to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Linguine alia olio - with garlic, oil and bread crumbs; $7.50
GRILL KABOB
Westfield Fox Valley Center food court, Aurora, 630-236-0229
Category: Middle Eastern
Entree range: $6.25 to $6.95
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Chicken shawarma wrap - pieces of chicken breast sliced into strips and marinated in garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and seasonings and grilled, then rolled into pita bread with choice of condiments; $4.50
HEALTHY GOURMET
1659 N. Route 59, Naperville, 630-983-0100
Category: Chinese
Entree range: $4.95 to $13.25
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Featured entree: General Tso's Chicken - Chunks of chicken are sauteed in a spicy house sauce and mixed with broccoli, then served with steamed rice; $8.95
HOMEMADE PIZZA CO.
2815 Showplace Drive, Naperville
630-428-4848
111 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville
630-428-0808
9 W. First St., Hinsdale
630-794-0004
www.homemadepizza.com
Category: Pizza
Entree range: $5.50 to $18.75
Hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Featured entree: Pizza (a "Favorite Ensemble") Quattro Stagioni - Prosciutto, artichokes, wild mushrooms, Kalamata olives, fontinella cheese and fresh thyme on an unbaked crust; $15.25 (12-inch) and $17.74 (14-inch). With whole wheat crust, $1.25 and $1.75 more.
HONEY FIELD RESTAURANT AND PANCAKE HOUSE
982 E. Ninth St., Lockport, 815-836-3880, www.honeyfieldrestaurant.com
Category: Breakfast Entree range: $2.75 to $12.95
Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Featured entree: Combo No. 3: Three mini waffles, two eggs, two slices bacon, two sausages and choice of fresh-squeezed orange juice or hash browns, $6.95
INDIAN HARVEST
1021 W. Ogden Avenue, Naperville, 630-579-9500, fax: 630-579-9700 www.theindianharvest.com
Category: Indian Entree range: $7.95 to $17.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays, noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 5 to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Tandoori chicken - A whole chicken marinated in yogurt, spices and herbs, and roasted in a charcoal-fired clay oven; $13.95
J. TODD'S STEAKHOUSE 13717 U.S. Route 30, Plainfield
815-439-4411 Category: Steakhouse Entree range: $11.99 to $34.99 (at dinner)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (the kitchen remains open a bit later on weekends)
Featured entree: Strip steak - 16-ounce Kansas City cut, prepared blackened, grilled, seared or peppercorn-encrusted, with soup or salad, choice of potato and vegetable; $22.99 (topped with grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms, bleu cheese crust, garlic-horseradish crust or Bearnaise sauce for an additional $2.99)
JALAPENO GRILLE
602 Geneva Road, St. Charles, 630-587-1918, www.thejalapenogrille.com
Category: Mexican Entree range: $1.75 to $8.95
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Chilaquiles: corn tortilla chips cooked in red or green sauce with steak or chorizo, three eggs and beans; $6.95
JIMMY'S GRILL
245 S. Washington St., Naperville, 630-548-2500
Category: American
Entree range: $8.25 to $13.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays to Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Cajun 'n' Swiss burger: The restaurant's popular beef patty is dusted generously with Cajun spices and crowned with grilled onions and melted Swiss cheese, and served with fries; $9.45
JIN'S MANDARIN
790 Royal St. George Drive, Naperville, 630-416-1188
Category: Chinese
Entree range: $4.70 to $9.95 Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Mu Shu pork - Shredded pork with Chinese vegetables and eggs, wrapped in four Mandarin pancakes and served with hoisin sauce; $4.70 small, $7.35 large
KEY WESTER FISH AND PASTA HOUSE
1975 Glacier Park, Naperville, 630-778-8700
www.portillos.com/keywester
Category: Seafood
Entree range: $6.95 to $23.95 (lunch); $11.95 to $69.95 (dinner)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: The Key Wester Salad - mixed greens topped with Mandarin orange segments, baby shrimp, diced cucumber and sunflower seeds, and tossed with creamy homemade Key lime dressing, $8.95 ($4.95 for a side salad)
KIKU JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
2764 Aurora Ave., Naperville, 630-305-3355
Category: Japanese
Entree range: $11.25 to $32
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. weekdays; noon to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and 3 to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Hibachi steak and chicken with appetizer, soup, salad and vegetable, $18.95
LA PINTA
25 Calendar Court, La Grange, 708-354-8100, fax: 708-354-8106
www.la-pinta.com
Category: Spanish tapas
Entree range: $7 to $10 (for tapas); $17 to $18 (for full entrees)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Featured tapa: Salmon a la Parilla - Salmon combined with tomato, avocado, onion and cucumber, served with a lemon basil sauce; $9
LORENZO'S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
4000 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora,
630-585-1315,
www.lorenzossteakhouse.com
Category: Italian
Entree range: $7.95 to $15.50 (lunch), $14.95 to $39.95 (dinner)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (menu shifts from lunch to dinner at 3 p.m.)
Featured entree: Tuscan pork panini - Pan-fried pork tenderloin is layered on Tuscan country bread with spinach, portobello mushrooms, melted mozzarella cheese and roasted garlic mayonnaise and grilled to a crisp on a panini press; $9.75
LUIGI'S HOUSE
778 N. Route 59, Aurora, 630-375-6400,
www.portillos.com/luigis/look
Category: Italian
Entree range: $9.95 to $20.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Chicken limon: Sauteed with fresh spinach and served in white wine and lemon sauce; $14.95
MACARENA TAPAS NAPERVILLE
618 S. Route 59, Naperville,
630-420-8995
Category: Spanish tapas
Entree range: $3 to $14
Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays
Featured tapas: Salmon Ahumado - Smoked salmon platter; $6
MASALA YANGU
43 E. Jefferson Ave., Naperville
630-922-9999
www.masalayangu.com
Category: East African
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Entrée range: $13 to $17
Featured entree: Mbaazi wa naazi - Slow-cooked pigeon peas in a coconut curry sauce infused with cinnamon and served with one side dish; $13
MIGA 59
4430 Fox Valley Center Drive, No. 102, Aurora, 630-692-0059, fax: 630-477-0599
www.miga59.com
Category: Korean
Entree range: $15.59 to $29.59 ($9.59 to $17.59 at lunch)
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (lunch), 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (tea time) and 5:30 to 10 p.m. (dinner) Mondays to Saturdays; 5:30 to 10 p.m. (dinner) Sundays
Featured item: From the buffet, Kim chi - a traditional and zesty Korean mixture believed to have immunity-boosting benefits - made from fermented Napa cabbage, hot red pepper, radishes, green onion, ginger, garlic and fish sauce
MULDOON'S
133 W. Front St., Wheaton, 630-668-8866
Category: Irish
Entree range: $7.95 to $19.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Bourbon blue cheese pork chop: A bourbon and honey marinade precedes the grilling, which is followed up with a topping of blue cheese. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus; $12.99
NAPOLEON BAKERY AND CAFE
556 S. Route 59, Naperville, 630-548-1044
Category: Desserts
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays
THE NEST BAR & GRILL
(in the Bolingbrook Golf Club)
2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook, 630-771-9400
www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com
Category: American
Entree range: $3.75 to $10.95 at breakfast; $7.25 to $16.25 at lunch; $7.75 to $23.95 at dinner
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (except Christmas Day)
Featured entree: Barbecued ribs: a full rack, seasoned and basted with house-made sauce and served with sourdough bread, choice of side dish and soup of the day or a house salad; $17.95
NOSH
211 James St., Geneva,
630-845-1570
Category: Spanish
Entree range: $4.99 to $12.99
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays to Sundays
Featured entree: Pistol on whiskey - Thinly sliced pastrami (pistol) is piled on marble rye with provolone cheese, shaved red onion and homemade spicy mustard, and served with choice of house salad, herbed potatoes, Basque French fries or pears tossed in gingered honey syrup; $12.99
OLIVERIO'S ITALIAN CHOP HOUSE
12350 Derby Road, Lemont, 630-257-9400
www.oliveriositalianchophouse.com
Entrée range: $10.95 to $31.95
Hours: 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays, 3 to 11 p.m. Fridays, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Delmonico caprese - Marinated, boneless ribeye steak char-crusted and seared over an open flame, covered with roasted tomatoes and melted fresh buffalo mozzarella, drizzled with pesto oil and served with choice of soup or salad and potato; $23.95
ON THE BORDER
1915 Glacier Park Ave., Naperville, 630-428-7603
Category: Mexican
Entree range: $7.49 to $14.29
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Chicken fiesta salad - Bacon, black bean-corn relish and chipotle-honey mustard dressing are tossed with grilled chicken and spread over greens, with cheese tortilla crisps alongside; $8.29
OOGA BOOGA BAR-BA-Q
110 MacGregor Road, Lockport
815-838-7675
www.oogaboogabarbaq.com
Category: Barbecue
Entree range: $3 to $17.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to about 6 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Pulled pork samich - Made in the true Southern style, using pork shoulder that's smoked for 16 hours or more; $4.50 (6 ounces), $5.75 (1/2 pound, with homemade slaw) and $1.50 (kid size)
PALERMO'S
11255 W. 143rd St., Orland Park, 708-364-6700, fax: 708-364-6800
Category: Italian
Entree range: $15 to $24
Hours: 4 to- 11 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Featured entree: Linguine Arrabiata con Camberi - Pasta topped with sauteed shrimp in a spicy marinara sauce with fresh basil and roasted walnuts; $16
PANCAKE CAFE
1292 Rickert Drive, Naperville, 630-637-1010
Category: casual dining
Entree range: $6.95 to $10.95
Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Pecan pancakes - chopped pecans are tucked into the batter and sprinkled on top, along with powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped butter; $7.95
PASTA AMORE
2112 Winding River Road, Naperville, 630-904-7500
Category: Italian
Entree range: $9.95 to $18.95 (takeout sandwiches start at $5.75, pizza slices at $3.75)
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Vitello San Guiseppe - Veal and eggplant layered with mozzarella cheese; $16.95
PETEY Z'S
327 Center St., Naperville, 630-983-5565
Category: Italian
Entree range: $6.95 to $13.95 (lunch - includes sandwiches); $8.95 to $23.95 (dinner)
Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 4 to 11 p.m. Saturdays; 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Eggplant Parmigiana: Comes lightly breaded, browned and covered with a blanket of marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; $10.95
PHAT NOODLES
614 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, 630-717-1199
Category: Chinese
Entree range: $6.50 to $12.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Singapore noodles, vermicelli stir-fried with shrimp, barbecued pork, onion and green pepper in a curry spice, $8.95
PICKERMAN'S SOUP AND SANDWICHES
535 Fairway Drive, Suite 115, Naperville, 630-369-4000
Category: Deli
Entree range: $3.79 to $5.29
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays
Featured Entree: Numero Uno sandwich - smoked ham, Genoa salami, prosciutto, provolone cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce and Italian dressing, $3.99
PICO DEL MUNDO RESTAURANT AND CANTINA
12371 S. Derby Road, Lemont
630-257-7780
Category: Mexican Entrée range: $4.95 to $13.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays to Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Carne an rajas - Grilled skirt steak with strips of poblano peppers and tomatoes, blanketed with melted cheese and served with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, rice, beans and tortillas; $12.95
PITA PARADISE
161 S. Schmale Road, Carol Stream, 630-752-9266
Category: Greek
Entree range: $2.95 (sandwich) to $9.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Grecian-style grilled salmon - Grilled filet topped with lemon and garlic sauce, accompanied by rice, vegetable of the day, pita bread and choice of soup or a garden salad; $8.95
PLAINFIELD SUPPER CLUB
24136 Lockport St., Plainfield
815-439-0000
www.lazylizardlounge.com Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $7.95 to $23.95 Hours: 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Featured entree: N'awlins jambalaya - Grilled Cajun-spiced chicken breast, andouille sausage and shrimp, simmered in tomato-pepper sauce and served over a bed of linguine; $17.95
1163 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville
630-718-9800
www.pocketsonline.com
Category: sandwiches
Entree range: $3.99 (for a small tossed salad) to $7.99
Hours : 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Featured entree: Southwest pocket - Tomatoes, corn, green peppers, black beans, diced onion, cheddar cheese, spinach and lettuce in a freshly baked bread pocket; $6.49 (with meat added, $7.49)
RAFFI'S ON 5TH
200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville
630-961-8203
www.raffison5th.com
Category: Mediterranean
Entree range: $11.95 to $24.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Roasted whole trout - Prepared in classic French style with lemon, capers and parsley sauce; $17.95
RIVA NAPERVILLE
2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, 630-718-1010
www.stefanirestaurants.com/riva_naperville.htm
Category: fine dining
Entree range: $8.50 to $26.95 at lunch, $17.95 to $38.95 at dinner
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 5 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Roasted rack of lamb - Accompanied by balsamic roasted cipollini onions, garlic mashed potatoes and herb-infused demiglace; $31.95 (available only at dinner)
ROCK BOTTOM RESTAURANT AND BREWERY
28256 Diehl Road, Warrenville, 630-836-1380
www.rockbottom.com
Category: Microbrewery
Entree range: $7.99 to $18.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays (bar remains open later, serving a selection of appetizers)
Featured entree: Mahi Tacos - Mahi is grilled or beer-battered and fried, wrapped in three soft flour tortillas with homemade pineapple slaw, and served with black beans, Red Ale rice and pico de gallo; $10.89
ROSEBUD OF NAPERVILLE
48 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville, 630-548-9800
Category: Italian
Entree range: $5.95 (a sandwich at lunch) to $31.95 (steaks)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Radiatore Arrabbiata: Pasta is tossed in a spicy tomato sauce and accented with pancetta and basil; $13.95
SANFRATELLO'S
7 W. State St., Geneva, 630-845-9999
Category: Italian
Entree range: $7.75 to $19.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Large pan pizza: Twelve-inch deep-dish pie topped with Italian sausage, mushrooms and green pepper; $19
SCAPA ITALIAN KITCHEN
31 S. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills, 630-323-7000
Category: Italian
Entree range: $8.95 to $19.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 4 to 11 p.m. Saturdays; 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Veal alla Scapa - Accented with prosciutto, eggplant, mozzarella and white wine marinara and served with a side of pasta and soup or salad; $18.95
SENOR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
834 W. 75th St., Willowbrook, 630-455-5991
Category: Mexican
Entree range: $8.95 to $21.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Nortena - A combination platter consisting of carne asada, chile relleno and enchilada nortena, served with rice and beans; $12.95
SHANAHAN'S
2009 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, 630-725-9110
Category: Irish pub
Entree range : $6.95 to $14.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Mondays to Fridays; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays; open at noon Sundays
Featured entree: Guinness stew: The real thing - a mixture of beef, vegetables and special seasoning, slow-simmered and served in a bread bowl; $10.95 (large) or $7.95 (small)
STIR CRAZY
28252 Diehl Road, Warrenville, 630-393-4700
www.stircrazy.com
Category: Pan-Asian
Entree range: $7.95 to $15.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Spicy basil beef: Red, green and fresno peppers with onions, basil and beef in a Thai chili sauce; $9.95
STONEFIRE RESTAURANT AND PUB
2075 Marketview Drive, Yorkville,
630-553-4585,
www.stonefiredine.com
Category: Steakhouse
Entree range: $11.95 to $34.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays to Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Corn breaded catfish - two 6-ounce channel-cat fillets, lightly corn-dusted and spiced, then fried and served with choice of potato and house salad or cup of soup; $12.95
STRAT'S HAMBURGERS
231 E. North Ave., Villa Park, 630-832-0435
Category: Drive in Entree range: $7.95 to $13.95 (a la carte sandwiches start at $2.49)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays
Featured entree: BBQ ribs - a half rack of rubbed, roasted baby-back ribs in sauce, served with fries, ($7.95)
SUZETTE'S CREPERIE
211 W. Front St., Wheaton, 630-462-0898
www.suzettescreperie.com
Category: French
Entree range: $8.50 to $18.50 (lunch), $34 for prix-fixe dinner (includes dessert), $9.50 to $39 for Sundays brunch, Afternoon tea $21.95 to $38.95
Hours: The patisserie, which has a small seating area, opens at 7 a.m. and the restaurant at 11 a.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; guests are seated for dinner until 8 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays and until 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Afternoon tea is served from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays. Brunch seatings are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Tea and brunch require reservations
Featured entree: Spicy coconut shrimp crepe - Shrimp sauteed in butter with red, yellow and poblano peppers, garlic and cream, and topped with coconut and lime; $13
SWEET BABY RAY'S BARBECUE
249 Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, 888-622-2972; fax: 877-622-2972
www.sbrbbq.com
Category: Barbecue
Entree range : $3.99 to $16.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Full slab of baby-back ribs - served with two dishes of the patron's choosing; $16.99 ($14.99 on Wednesdays nights)
TESSA'S FAMIGLIA E AMICI
16 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, 630-357-9200
Category: Italian
Entrée range: $9 (for half-order of certain pasta dishes) to $42
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (bar menu available later)
Featured entree: Veal porterhouse - The unique bone-in entree is grilled to order and served with garlic whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetables; $26
THAT PITA PLACE 1603 North Aurora Road, No. 113, Naperville, 630-369-7482, fax: 630-369-7247
www.thatpitaplace.com
Category: sandwiches
Entree range: $3.95 to $5.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: The Mediterranean - Gyros, spinach, feta cheese, onions, tomatoes and gyro sauce layered on a large Lebanese pita bread round ; $5.25
TIERRA GRILL
525 E. St. Charles Road, Villa Park
630-941-9923
Category: Mexican
Entree range: $3.50 to $8.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Green chicken enchiladas - corn tortillas stuffed with chicken breast, topped with green tomatillo sauce, Chihuahua cheese, cheddar cheese and cilantro, and served with beans and rice, $7.25
TIMPANO CHOPHOUSE AND MARTINI BAR
22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, 630-753-0985
Category: Steakhouse
Entree range: $8.95 to $22.95 (lunch); $12.95 to $35.95 (dinner)
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Rib eye steak: 20 ounces of bone-in aged beef; $29.95
TIN FISH
17W512 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace, 630-279-0808
Category: Seafood
Entree range: $5.95 to $15.95 (lunch - includes salads); $13.95 to $59.95 (dinner)
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 4:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Chopped salad (available only at lunch): Mixed greens, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted mushrooms, Maytag blue cheese and red wine dressing; $5.95 (embellished with grilled chicken, buffalo shrimp, fried calamari or grilled beef; $2.50 to $4.50 additional)
TIVOLI RISTORANTE
956 N. Neltnor Blvd. (Route 59), West Chicago, 630-957-6500
www.tivoli-ristorante.com
Category: Italian Entree range: $6.50 to $10.95 (lunch); $10.95 to $27.95 (dinner)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays; 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays and Sundays; 4 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Vitello Marsala: Medallions of veal are teamed with meaty chunks of mushroom and sauteed with just the right quantity of wine sauce; $18.95
TOMMY NEVIN'S PUB
3032 English Rows, Naperville, 630-428-4242
www.tommynevinspub.com
Category: Irish pub
Entree range: $9.95 to $26.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to midnight Sundays
THE TURF ROOM
650 Randall Crossings Lane, North Aurora,
630-906-9300
Category: American
Entree range: $8.95 to $20.95 (lunch), $8.95 to $38.95 (dinner)
Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays (brunch)
Featured entree: Lobster pot pie - Grilled lobster, sea bass, potato, peas, carrots, corn and spinach, baked in a flaky crust; $12.95
UNCLE BUB'S
132 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, 630-493-9000
www.unclebubs.com
Category: Barbecue
Entree range: $6.09 (for a sandwich and sides at lunch) to $17.99 (for a full slab of ribs and accompaniments at dinner)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: One-meat or two-meat dinners: Diners choose from among seven different preparations of pork, beef, turkey and homemade sausage and also receive two side dishes and a corn muffin; $9.29
WILD TUNA
3355 La Crosse Road, Naperville, 630-420-8801
Category: Japanese
Entree range : $8.50 to $32
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays; 2:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays
Featured entree: Spicy seafood udon - spicy chicken broth combined with shrimp, squid, scallops, fish cakes, vegetables and thick noodles; $13
WOODLANDS AT THE PROMENADE
641 E. Boughton Road, Suite 155
Bolingbrook, www.woodlands-grill.com
Category: Steakhouse
Entree range: $8 to $17 at lunch; $11 to $28 at dinner
Featured entree: Woodlands steak salad - Organic mixed greens with apples, dried cranberries, pears, Maytag bleu cheese and sherry vinaigrette, topped with sliced steak, $15