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
THE 46 ZONE SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Where: 730 N. Bolingbrook Drive, 630-739-4646, the46zone.com
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $5.99 to $12.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays; 11 a.m. to midnight Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: The "adult" grilled cheese combines three cheeses with bacon and tomato for $7.99
AL'S CAFE AND CREAMERY
43 DuPage Court, Elgin, 847-742-1180, www.alscafe.com
Category: Casual dining
Entree Range: $14.95 to $23.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Saturday, Closed Sunday
Featured Entree: "Schnitzelicious January" features six varieties of schnitzel with soup or salad at special price of $9.95
Al's Steak House
1990 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, 815-725-2388 www.alssteaks.com
Category: Steakhouse
Entree range: $7.95 to $26.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Featured entree: Filet mignon, $25.95
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
ALLEY 64
212 W. Main St., St. Charles, 630-513-6464
Category: upscale bar food
Entree range: $7.99 to $10
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Smoked beef brisket sandwich - made with chipotle mayonnaise on toasted ciabatta bread, with fried onion straws and signature coleslaw; $9
Aodake Japanese Steakhouse
462 N. Weber Road, Romeoville, 815-886-9888
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $10.95 to $30.95
Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Dinner: 4:30 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Fridays; noon to 10:30 p.m. Sundays
Featured Entrée: Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box, served with miso soup, garden salad, gyoza, California roll and steamed rice for lunch, $8.50
AT'S A NICE PIZZA
334 N. Independence Blvd. (Route 53 and 135th St.), Romeoville, 815-886-5200
www.atsanicepizza.com
Category: Italian
Entree range: $5.75 to $8.95
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Atsa special - Cheese, sausage, mushrooms, onions, pepperoni and green peppers on choice of ultra-thin, medium (with braided edge) or double-dough crust; $10.75 (10-inch) to $14.75 (18-inch)
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
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
Baker Hill Pancake House
1279 Dundee Ave., Elgin, 847-888-8119
Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Category: Breakfast, lunch
Entree price: $6.50 to $10
Signature dish: Carpenter's Special breakfast skillet, with hash browns, bacon, sausage, onion, green pepper, cheddar cheese and two eggs, served with toast: $7.95
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
BAR LOUIE
In the Bolingbrook Promenade, at Boughton Road and Interstate 355. Bar Louie is at location 285. 630-410-7100 22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, 630-983-1600
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $6.95 to $24.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Featured entree: Six sliders options - including pot roast, Philly steak and barbecue meatloaf ($6.99 to $8.99)
BD'S MONGOLIAN GRILL
619 E. Boughton Road, Suite 150, Bolingbrook, 630-972-0450
221 Washington ST., Naperville, 630-428-0300
Category: Casual Dining
Entree range: $7.99 to $14.99
Hours: Bolingbrook: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday. Naperville: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Featured entree: All entrees are create-your-own with fresh vegetables, meat and seafood. For an appetizer, try the tempura shrimp for $6.99
BELLA BISTRO
Where: 24027 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, 815-733-5080
Category: Italian coffee house/sandwich shop
Entree Range: $4.99 to $7.99 Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured Entree: Sweet onion panini -- Baked onion, prosciutto and fontinella cheese on Italian or whole wheat bread, grill-pressed and served with choice of homemade garlic potato chips or a cup of fresh fruit; $7.99
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
BOK CHOY
546 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, 630-739-2988
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $5.55 to $10.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. to Thurs.; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Sushi bar is closed on Tuesdays.
Featured Entree: Honey Walnut Shrimp, tempura battered shrimp coated in a honey and sugar-roasted walnut sauce, $10.95
BORROWED EARTH CAFE
970 Warren Ave., Downers Grove, 630-795-1729
www.borrowedearthcafe.com
Category: Raw food
Entree range: $12.95 to $16.95
Hours: 3:57 to 9:03 p.m. Mondays, 10:57 a.m. 9:03 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays
Featured entree: I Can't Believe It's Not Egg Salad - A combination of nuts, diced celery, scallions and red bell pepper, served on a bed of fresh greens with flax crackers for dipping; $7.95
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)
BRANMOR'S AMERICAN GRILL
300 Veterans Parkway, Bolingbrook. 630-226-9926
Category: Fine dining
Entree Range: $13.95 to $34.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Walt's Barbecue Ribs - rubbed with homemade barbecue rub and barbecue sauce (half slab $13.95, full slab 21.95)
BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE
330 Yorktown Center, Lombard, 630-424-1515
www.brioitalian.com
Category: Italian
Entree range: $9.95 to $16.75 (lunch), $13.75 to $29.50 (dinner)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday
Featured entree: Pasta alla vodka - Handmade pasta filled with ricotta cheese and tossed with crispy prosciutto, garlic, basil and tomato-Parmesan cream sauce; $119.5 (lunch) and $14.95 (dinner)
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
CAPRI RISTORANTE ITALIANO
2155 City Gate Lane, Naperville, 630-904-8101
Entree range: $10.95 to $29.95
Category: Italian
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 4:30 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday
Featured entree: Tortellini paesano - homemade cheese-stuffed pasta with mushrooms, peas and prosciutto in creamy Alfredo sauce; $13.95
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, 630-355-3234
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
CATCH 35
35 S. Washington St., Naperville, 630-717-3500
Category: seafood
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Fridays lunch; 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays dinner; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays
Entree range: $16.95 to $28.95
Featured entree: Szechuan scallops with Asian vegetables and a chive potsticker; $11.95
CHARLIE'S RESTAURANT
130 S. Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook, 630-771-0501
Category: Casual dining
Entree Range: $4.75 to $7.75
Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. to Thurs.; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday
Featured Entree: Buffalo Ranch Chicken sandwich - fried chicken covered with wing sauce, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing, $6.50
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: $4.99 for buffet, $6.99 with drink, ages 10 and up; $2.99 for buffet, 76 cents drink, ages 4 to 10
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
COCO BERRY CAFE
4250 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora, 630-978-1400
Category: breakfast, lunch and coffee bar
Entree range: $4.25 to $13.95 for breakfast, $5.25 to $13.95 for lunch
Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Featured entree: Fresca skillet -- A bed of homemade hash browns covered with artichoke hearts, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, bacon, melted Swiss cheese and two eggs, any style, plus toast or pancakes; $8.35
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
DOUBLEJACKS SPORTS BURGER BAR & GRILL
Where: 2380 Esplande Drive, Algonquin, 847-458-8878
Category: Casual dining
Entrée Range: $7 to $12
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday
Featured entrée: Barbecue stuffed burger includes two 1/3 lb. patties stuffed with barbecued pork and served on a bun. Comes with a choice of homemade fries, salad or pasta
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
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
ELLIOTTS' OFF BROADWAY DELI
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-954-1903
www.elliottswaybroadway.com
Category: Breakfast and sandwich shop
Entree range: $1.89 to $4.79
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 .m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Turkey bacon panini - with cheddar cheese and mayonnaise; $4.79
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 to Thursdays; 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
EMERSON CREEK TEA ROOM
5000B Grove Road, Oswego, 630-554-7100
www.ecreekpottery.com
Category: Tea room
Entree range: $9.95 to $12.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays
Featured entree: Pot roast sandwich - comes on a croissant, accompanied by a taffy apple salad; $11.95
Evangeline's
Category: Family
Entree Range: $5.79 to $13.99
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: The half Grecian chicken with Greek-style potatoes, soup or salad
F & R CHINA BUFFET
403 S. Route 59, Aurora, 630-236-8555
Category: Multi-ethnic buffet plus traditional Chinese menu
Entree range: Buffet is $7.95 for lumcha nd $9.95 for dinner; menu is $4.95 to $12.50
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured Entree: Green jade scallops - fresh scallops with snow peas, mushrooms and broccoli in white sauce, with rice; $11.50
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
FLAT TOP GRILL
Where: 218 S. Washington St., Naperville, 630-428-8400
www.flattopgrill.com
Category: create-your-own stir-fry
Entree Range: $8.99 to $13.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Featured Appetizer (the entrees are all build-your-own): Shrimp Ashley Rangoon - Creamy-napped shrimp filling in a crisp crust, served with raspberry jalapeno dipping sauce; $3.99
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)
FROOT'S
1763 Freedom Commons Drive, Building B, Suite 101, Naperville, 630-577-1877
www.froots.com
Category: Sandwich and smoothie shop
Entree range: $3.99 to $6.69
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Featured Entree: Beefy Jack panini - marinated roast beef, Monterey Jack cheese and chipotle mayonnaise layered on crusty bread and grill-pressed; $5.99
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
GLEN PRAIRIE
1250 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, 630-613-1250
Category: locally sourced hotel-affliated restaurant
Entree range: $6 to $9 at breakfast. $7 to $17 at lunch, $11 to $34 at dinner
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Griled Duroc pork porterhouse - stone-ground mustard and raspberry glaze, Minnesota wild rice, natural jus; $21
GO ROMA
653 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, 630-739-2660
Category: Fast casual dining
Entree range: $6.29 to $10.29
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Tortellini with shrimp alfredo - cheese tortellini with a garlic cream sauce, shrimp and broccoli; $8.99 for entree size, $10.29 for large
FYI: GO Roma is also at 28631 Diehl Road, Warrenville, 630-393-7662, and 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park, 847-550-1600
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
GOURMET JUNCTION
24030 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, 815-439-3933
Category: deli
Entree range: $7 to $22 for high tea
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satruday
Featured entree: The American Dream - a turkey sandwich with cranberries and champagne mustard
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
GRUMPY BULLDOG
7 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville, 630-922-8040
Category: Casual American
Entree Range: $4.50 to $9.40
Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. (or till the guests go home) Monday and Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Featured Entree: Grumpy BLT -- Thick-sliced maple bacon, fried crisp and layered on a ciabatta roll with chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado slices and pepper Jack cheese, served with choice of fries, baked beans, cole slaw or a wedge salad, $8.50 (mac 'n' cheese or onion rings can be ordered as the side instead, for an additional $1.50)
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 CAFE
499 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, 630-469-0000, www.honeycafe.net
Category: Cafe
Entree range: $4.95 to $14.95 (breakfast), $6.95 to $13.95 (lunch), $9.95 to $22.95 (dinner)
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (bakery and coffee are available beginning at 8 a.m.)
Featured entree: Pan-seared oatmeal - steel-cut oats cooked in apple cider, brown sugar and spices, then baked until crispy on the outside and served with warm fruit compote and garnished with an apple cider reduction; $8.95
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
ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY
Where: 709 Janes Ave., Bolingbrook. 630-296-2600, www.fishcompany.com
Category: Casual dining
Entree Range: $7.95 to $27.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Featured Entree: Islamorada Portofino - Blackened tilapia topped with grilled shrimp in a creamy lobster sauce; $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 CHARHOUSE
2290 Point Blve., Elgin, 847-783-0200
www.jimmyscharhouse.com
Category: Steakhouse
Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Mondays to Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays
Entree Range: $8.95 to $28.95
Featured entree: Charbroiled rib-eye steak, $24.95
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
JOHNNY ROCKETS
623 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, 630-783-9250
2835 Showplace Drive, Suite 115, Naperville, 630-428-8525
www.johnnyrockets.com
Category: casual
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: The Route 66 - a 1/3-lb. hamburger patty served with Swiss cheese, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions and mayonnaise
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
KOSTA'S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
3124 S. Route 59, Suite 144, Naperville, 630-922-8760
Category: Greek
Entree range: $8.50 to $26.50
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Moussaka - sauteed ground beef layered with eggplant and topped with a bechamel and tomato wine sauce; $9.50
LA HACIENDA DE LOS FERNANDEZ
246 S. Weber Road, Bolingbrook, 630-771-1749, www.lahaciendafernandez.com
Category: Mexican
Entree range: $8.49 to $16.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Gallina en mole - One-half marinated chicken smothered in mole sauce and served with guacamole, refried pinto beans, Spanish rice, Mexican fries and corn or flour tortillas; $17.95
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
LE CHOCOLAT BAR
129 S. Washington St., Naperville, 630-355-5720
Category: Dessert and chocolate
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
LIVORNO'S
28331 Dodge Drive, Warrenville, 630-836-7500
www.livornos.com
Category: sandwich shop
Entree range: $2.25 (for a hot dog) to $6.99
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: The Combo - Featuring hand-rolled Italian sausage and beef made from a family recipe, the preparation comes on split French bread; $5.50 (6-inch) and $6.95 (8-inch)
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
LOUISIANA BARBECUE
1220 Richards St., C, Joliet, 815-774-0131
Category: Barbecue
Hours: 3:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 3:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 to 8 p.m. Sundays
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
MACIANO'S PIZZA AND PASTARIA
2460 S. Eola Road, Aurora, 630-585-9700, www.macianos.com
Category: Italian
Entree range: $7.95 to $13.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday
Featured entree: Spinach and Gorgonzola salad - baby spinach leaves topped with Gorgonzola cheese, prosciutto ham, onions and apple slices, tossed with homemade vinaigrette and topped with glazed walnuts; $6.95 (regular) or $10.95 (family-sized)
FYI: 850 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood, 815-773-0800; 272 E. Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, 630-630-882-8388; 746 Butterfield Road, North Aurora, 630-966-9090
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
MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY
1847 Freedom Drive, Naperville, 630-536-2270
630-536-2275 carryout, 630-536-2276 carryout fax
630-536-2280 banquet line, www.maggianos.com
Category: Italian
Entree range: $8.25 to $25.95 at lunch, $12.25 to $36.95 at dinner (half orders of pasta at dinner start at $10.25)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Garlic shrimp linguine - With tomatoes, white wine and garlic butter; $17.25 ($14.25 for a half order)
MAMMA ONESTI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1100 South State St., Lockport, 815-588-0900, www.mammaonesti.com
Category: Casual Italian
Entree range: $5.95 to $11.95 at lunch, $11.95 to $18.95 at dinner HOURS: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday FEATURED ENTREE: Gnocchi gorgonzola - Potato dumplings in a light tomato and gorgonzola cheese sauce, served with soup or a house salad and homemade garlic rolls; $13.95.
MEAT HEADS
2555 W. 75th St., Naperville, 630-355-6066
Category: Burgers and fries
Entree Range: $3.25 to $6.25 Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Featured Entree: Texas ranch burger - Two beef patties (total precooked weight: just over 1/3 pound) topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, raw onion, pickles and homemade bacon ranch sauce; $5.75
MEL'S DINER
630 W. State St., Geneva, 630-232-4235
40W160 Campton Crossings, St. Charles, 630-444-3533
Category: Diner
Entree range: $2.50 to $7.25 for breakfast, $1.99 (for one taco) to $7.99 (Geneva)
Entree range: $2.99 to $7.95 (St. Charles)
Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 7 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday (St. Charles)
Featured entree: California burger - One-third pound chopped beef, grilled and served with lettuce, red onion, tomato, jalapeno, Swiss cheese and guacamole; $6.19 (Geneva), $6.95 (St. Charles) (add fries for $1, make it a half-pound patty for $1 more)
MIMI'S CAFE
2656 Show Place Drive, Naperville, 630-904-2380, www.mimscafe,com
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $5.99 to $9.59 for breakfast, $7.39 to $15.99 for lunch and dinner
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday
Featured entree: Grilled meatloaf - House-made and served with gravy, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables; $11.79
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
NAF NAF GRILL
1095 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, 630-904-7200
Category: Middle Eastern
Entree Range: $8.99 to $12.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Featured entree: Beef tenderloin kabob - charcoal grilled and served with choice of two sides (basmati rice with peas, Mediterranean salad and/or homemade fries), freshly baked pita bread, tahini, pickles, olives and hot pepper mix; $12.99
NANCY'S PIZZA
210 Weber Road, Bolingbrook, 630-679-0700
Category: Pizza
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Party Pizza: sausage, mushroom, green pepper and onion. $31.05 for a large stuffed crust
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
Where: 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook, 630-771-9400
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $8.75 to $24.50
Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 7 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday
Featured entree: Penne with chicken and sausage: Penne pasta, grilled chicken, Italian sausage, diced Roma tomatoes and basil tossed in a white wine sauce served with garlic bread, $13.95
NICHE
14 S. Third St., Geneva, 630-262-1000
www.nichegeneva.com
Category: Contemporary American
Entree range: $29 to $40
Hours: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Short ribs - English beef short ribs braised in red wine, serve with pearl couscous flavored with gremolata, sauteed spinach leaves and sun-dried tomato and herb veal reduction; $32
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
ODYSSEY 2
3755 E. Main St., St. Charles, 630-443-6600
www.odysseygreektaverna.com
Category: Family dining
Entree Range: $10.25 to $24.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; noon to 11 p.m. Sundays; lounge open to 1 a.m. daily
Featured Entree: Mousaka: layered eggplant, zucchini, potatoes and ground beef, seasoned with ground beef, spices and grated cheese and topped with bechamel sauce, $11
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
THE PATIO
151 S. Weber Road, Bolingbrook, 630-226-9696
Category: Casual dining
Entrée Range: About $3.35 to $14.95
Winter Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday
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
PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
634 S. Weber Road, Romeoville, 815-267-3100
Category: Casual Dining
Entree range: $7.75 to $16.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday
Featured Entree: Tierra y Mar: Skirt steak served with shrimp, $16.95
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
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
POCKETS
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)
POMEGRANATE CAFE
55 S. Commons Dr., Aurora, 630-692-0000
Category: family dining
Entree range: $3.59 to $13.99 for breakfast, $5.99 to $8.99 for lunch, $8.25 to $19.99 for dinner
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Featured entree: Three Grecian-style pork chops - seasoned with lemon and oregano and served with choice of potato or
rice pilaf; $11.95
THE PUBLIC LANDING
208 W. Eighth St., Lockport, 815-838-6500, www.publiclandingrestaurant.com
Category: Regional American
Entree range: $7.95 to $34.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday
Featured entree: Aged Black Angus fillet; $34.95
RANCHO SANTA FE
195 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook
Category: Casual Dining
Entree range: $4.95 to $13.95
Hours: 11 a.m. 11 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
Featured Entree: Fiesta Fajitas, a combination of chicken, steak and seafood with vegetables, $12.95
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
REAL TIME SPORTS BAR
584 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, 630-513-8800
Category: Casual dining/sports bar atmosphere
Entree Range: $8.99 to $21.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: BBQ chicken and rib combo - one-half slab of baby back ribs and one-quarter BBQ chicken served with American League fries and homemade coleslaw, $14.99.
THE RED OX
129 E. Oak Knoll (Route 72), Hampshire, 847-683-2300
Hours: 4 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; 4 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Category: Casual dinner
Entree range: $11.95 to $16
Featured entree: Beef stroganoff: filet mignon in stroganoff sauce, served over buttered noodles, with soup or salad, potato and the vegetable of the day, $16.95
REEL CLUB
272 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-368-9400, www.reel-club.com
Category: Seafood
Entree range: $9.95 to $21.95 (lunch), $16.95 to $54.95 (dinner)
Hours: 11:15 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11:15 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Whitefish - humanely drawn from Lake Superior, cedar-planked and accompanied by espresso barbecue sauce; $18.95
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
ROOKIES ALL AMERICAN PUB & GRILL
1545 W. Main St., St. Charles, 630-513-0681, rookiespub.com
Category: Family dining and sports bar
Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11:30 a.m. to midnight Sundays
Entree range: $6.99 to $12.99
Featured entree: Cajun prime rib sandwich - grilled prime rib with grilled onions and melted pepper jack cheese on a toasted garlic French roll; $10.99
Elgin location: 2486 Bushwood Drive, Elgin, 847-551-9006 call for hours.
ROSAL'S BEEF, PIZZERIA AND DOGS
13717 S. Route 30, Plainfield, 815-439-7299
www.rosalspizza.com
Category: Italian
Entree range: $2.95 (for a hot dog and fries) to $6.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Featured entree: Sicilian pizza - A "family favorite" that features olive oil, fresh garlic, spinach and ricotta cheese on a 16-inch thin crust; $18.95
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
SAGE BISTRO
1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, 630-444-3555, sagebistro.net
Category: Casual dining
Hours: Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; dinner is from 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; closed Sundays
Entree range: $10 to $25
Featured entree: Bouillabaisse: A Mediterranean twist on this French Provencal dish featuring mussels, clams, rock shrimp, scallops and cobia, with oven dried tomatoes, saffron and smoked paprika; $24
SALAD CREATIONS
Where: 625 E. Boughton Road, Suite 135, Bolingbrook Promenade. 630-972-2222
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $4.99 to $8.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday
Featured Entrée: Florida Sunshine Salad, iceberg lettuce, grilled chicken, hard-boiled egg, black olive, croutons, tomatoes, carrots, croutons, Gorgonzola cheese and bacon bits, $7.99
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
SCOREBOARDS
1100 Douglas Ave., Oswego, 630-554-4520
Category: Sports pub with family atmosphere
Hours: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays (bar open later)
Entree range: $7.50 to $13
Featured entree: Scoreboard burger; $8.95
SEAMUS MCGHEE'S
308 Canal St., Lemont, 630-243-7647
Category: Pub food
Entree range: $6.95 to $21.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday
Featured entree: Bone-in pork chops - A pair of 8-ounce chops, treated with char-crust seasoning and served with soup or salad, potato or rice and vegetable of the day; $17.95
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
SUCCULENT SEAFOOD
192 W. Gartner Road, Naperville, 630-548-3474
Stillwater Plaza
Route 59 and 87th St., Naperville, 630-369-1900
www.succulentseafoodonline.com
Category: Carryout seafood
Entree range: $5.99 to $12.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Shrimp, crab and scallops in a vodka cream sauce over linguine ($8.49, lunch; $11.99, dinner)
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)
SWEET TOMATOES
986 N. Route 59, Aurora, 630-978-4017, www.sweettomatoes.com
Category: Deluxe salad bar
Entree range: $8.69
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
TANGO
5 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville, 630-848-1818, www.tangogrill.com
Category: Argentinian
Entree range: $6.95 to $10.95 at lunch, $10.95 to $32.95 at dinner Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Featured entree: El Vacio -- 16-ounce flank steak marinated in garlic, olive oil, parsley and a pinch of jalapeno peppers, grilled and served with choice of side dishes; $22.95
TAQUERIA LOS COMALES
830 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora, 630-820-6988
Category: Mexican
Entree range: $4.77 to $13.56
Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday to Thursday and Sunday, 24 hours Friday and Saturday
Featured entree: Fajitas de pollo - strips of grilled chicken with sauteed onion, green peppers and seasonings, accompanied by rice, beans and tortillas; $13.56
TAP HOUSE GRILL
123 Washington St., Oswego, 630-383-2020, www.taphousegrillamerica.com
Category: pub food
Entree range: $7.99 to $15.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight daily
Featured entree: Duck pasta - with shredded duck, herbed fresh tomato and mushroom sauce; $13.87
TASTE OF HIMALAYAS RESTAURANT & BAR
110 N. Third St., St. Charles. 630-444-1575
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $8.99 to $19.99
Hours: Lunch buffet - Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday to Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Dinner - Monday to Saturday 5 to 10 p.m., Sunday 5 to 9 p.m.
Featured entree: Chicken Tikka Masala - marinated boneless chicken roasted and cooked with sauce, garnished with ginger and cilantro, $13.99.
TED'S MONTANA GRILL
623 E. Boughton Road, Suite 110, Bolingbrook, 630-783-2493
39 W. Jefferson, Naperville, 630-848-2255
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $8.29 to $21.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday
Featured entree: Beer-can chicken - a half chicken basted with rosemary, garlic and Sam Adams Boston Lager, and served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli; $13.99
THAI WAY
465 N. Weber Road, Romeoville, 815-886-1109
Category: Casual Asian
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Entree range: $7 to $14.99
Featured entree: Pad Thai, stir-fried thin noodles with bean sprouts, peanuts and your choice of meat; $8.25
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
THE BANK
121 W. Front St., Wheaton, 630-665-2265,
www.thebankwheaton.com
Category: steakhouse
Entree range: $16 to $39 (sandwiches, with one side dish, start at $9)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Tilapia fillet - Crusted with chili and accompanied by roasted butternut squash, pepper salad and maple syrup brown butter sauce; $19
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
TIMBER RESTAURANT
14240 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, 708-301-1252, www.woodbinegolf.com
Category: Clubhouse restaurant
Entree range: $6.25 to $15.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday FEATURED ENTREE: Pot roast sandwich - Tender-braised beef and mozzarella cheese in a Kaiser roll, accompanied by the side of the day and choice of hot chips or French fries; $8.25
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
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
TORTILLA FLATZ
13717 Route 30, Plainfield, 630-436-8226
Cateogory: Mexican
Entree range: $7.95 to $10.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Featured entree: Al pastor taco dinner - Marinated pork in three tortillas, garnished in the traditional manner with onions and cilantro (cheese, lettuce and tomatoes available on request) and accompanied by rice and refried pinto beans; $7.95
TOKYO BAY SUSHI BAR AND GRILL
2775 Showplace Drive, Suite 129, Naperville, 630-579-8880
www.tokyobaysushi.net
Category: Japanese
Entree range: $9.95 to $13.95 at lunch, $10.95 to $39.95 at dinner (maki rolls start at $3.75)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Featured entree: Shrimp and vegetable - Lightly battered and deep-fried, with homemade tempura sauce; $15.95
TRUEVINEFRUITS AFRICAN CUISINE
528 East Boughton Road in Bolingbrook. 630-739-1775
Category: Carry out, with six seats
Entree range: $7.99 to $8.99
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; Closed Sundays
Featured entree: Pounded Yam with fish stew ($8.99)
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
TWO BROTHERS TAP HOUSE
30W315 Calumet Ave., Warrenville, 630-393-2337
Category: Brewpub
Entree range: $5.99 to $10.99
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday (carry-out only), 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Meatloaf & mashed - organic ground beef and all-natural pork blended into a savory loaf and served with mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy and roasted vegetables; $10.99
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
URBAN GRILLE
524 W. State St., Geneva, 630-262-0100, www.urbangrille.com
Category: Casual dining
Entree range: $9.95 to $34.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Prime flank steak - a 10-ounce prime fillet, wood-grilled and thinly sliced, served with caramelized onions and house-made chimichurri sauce; $25.95
VILLA VERONE
Where: 13 Douglas Ave., Elgin, 847-742-0263
Category: lunch, dinner, Italian
Entrée range: $7.50 to $7.95 lunch, $12.95 to $18.95 dinner
Hours: closed Mondays, open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekends
Featured entrée: "Grandma's mess," a dish with meatballs, chicken, Italian sausage and green and red peppers in marinara sauce, $15.95
FYI: also at 219 W. State St., Sycamore, 815-895-9400
VERTIGO
Corner of Cass and Ottawa streets, Joliet, 815-724-1502
Category: Mediterranean cuisine
Entree range: $9.95 to $23.95
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends
Featured Entree: Souvlaki is also offered in a lunch size for $7.50
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
WILDWOOD
477 S. Third St., Geneva, 630-377-8325, www.wildwoodsteak.com
Category: Steakhouse
Entree range: $16 to $80
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday to Saturday (limited menu from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Featured entree: Filet mignon - 6-ounce or 10-ounce cut, oak grilled and served with choice of salad and side dish; $30/$38 (accompanied by bearnaise sauce, Wildwood herb butter, Gorgonzola crust, horseradish crust or black peppercorns for $4 more, add three grilled shrimp for $8)
YOUR NEIGHBORS
931 W. 75th St., Naperville, 630-369-9662
Category: Pub food
Entree range: $4 to $14.50
Featured entree: Beef melt - warm, thinly sliced roast beef layered on French bread with grilled onions and a choice of cheese melted over it, served with chips, slaw and a pickle; $7.50 ($1 more with fries)
ZAIDI'S
1975 Springbrook Square Drive, Naperville, 630-355-4400, zaidisrestaurant.com
Category: Fusion, sushi
Hours: Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; dinner is 4 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; 4 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Sunday brunch is 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Entree range: $19 to $26
Featured entree: Lamb shank with mint-infused Israeli couscous, served with scallion ponzu and a lychee black vinegar reduction, $26
