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Poor Phil’s Bar & Grill $ comforting Midwestern fare
Seafood at this warm, family-friendly
139 S Marion St., Oak Park, 60302 American bistro.
Tel 708-848-0871
Casual bar and grill, where Quince $$
Cajun fare meets bar grub, American
serves unpretentious shellfish 1625 Hinman Ave., Evanston, 60201
dishes. Catch the game while Tel 847-570-8400 Closed Mon
slurping oysters. Located in the Homestead
hotel, Quince delivers contem-
Procento’s Pizzeria $ porary American cuisine in
Pizzeria a subdued, romantic wood-
105 Franklin St., Galena, 61036 paneled room.They also have
Tel 815-777-1640 Closed Tues a warm cocktail lounge for
Appealing family-owned pizza social gatherings.
place that serves up reasonably
priced, tasty hand-tossed pies Sen Sushi Bar $$
for dine-in, carry-out, or delivery. Sushi
Beer and wine available. 814 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park,
Find plenty of fresh fish dishes at Davis 60304
Simple Café $ Street Fishmarket Tel 708-848-4400 Closed Mon
Brunch A small, Zen-like space serving
525 Broad St., Lake Geneva, WI, 53147 approach to local dining. The fresh sashimi and creative maki
Tel 262-248-3556 patio is alive with herbs and dishes such as the extravagant
Cheerful café that serves creative vegetables, which are used by Sen maki, made with shrimp
breakfast and lunch, using the chef to enhance the dishes. tempura, octopus, scallion,
products from local farms and fire-torched scallop, squid, lime
producers when possible. Try the Campagnola $$ juice, cilantro, and lemongrass
delicious smoked trout, baby Italian reduction. Good vegetarian
spinach, and beet salad. 815 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 60202 options are also available.
Tel 847-475-6100 Closed Mon
Sprecher’s Restaurant and Pub $ Contemporary Italian comfort Vie $$
Pub food, including braised octopus, New American
111 Center St., Lake Geneva, beef carpaccio, and rack of lamb, is 4471 Lawn Ave., Western Springs,
WI, 53147 served at this friendly eating place. 60558
Tel 262-248-7047 Tel 708-246-2082
From nachos and burgers to Davis Street Fishmarket $$ Sister restaurant of renowned
German specialties, the food Seafood chef Paul Virant’s reputable
menu at this brewpub originates 501 Davis St., Evanston, 60201 Perennial Virant on North
from an affinity with beer. They Tel 847-869-3474 Lincoln Avenue, Vie places an
also brew terrific root beer and With a hearty nod to New emphasis on local, seasonal
cream soda, so there is no need Orleans, the Davis Street Fish- cooking inspired by his family-
to leave the kids at home. market features a raw bar and farm upbringing. Frequent
several varieties of fresh fish, wine and farm dinners feature
Taste of Brasil Café $ along with sides like jambalaya the produce of local vendors.
Brazilian and red beans and rice.
906 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Geneva Chophouse $$$
Park, 60304 Marion Street Cheese Market $$ Steak House
Tel 708-383-3550 American 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake
Tiny storefront BYOB serves 100 S Marion St., Oak Park, 60302 Geneva, WI, 53147
authentically flavored Brazillian Tel 708-725-7200 Tel 262-249-4788
comfort food, from lentil soup to This cheese shop doubles as a Standard steak house fare
traditional meatloaf stuffed with wine bar with a bistro menu of including fine steaks, chops,
ham and cheese to feijoada, a contemporary American dishes good seafood, and enormous
meat-laden black bean stew. such as bison carpaccio and sides. One of the five restaurants
upscale mac ‘n’ cheese. in the Grand Geneva Resort and
Victory Café $ Spa, it overlooks the lake.
Brunch New Rebozo $$
200 N Main St., Galena, 61036 Mexican Perry Street Brasserie $$$
Tel 815-777-4407 1116 Madison St., Oak Park, 60302 Fine Dining
Classic American diner set in Tel 708-445-0370 Closed Sun 124 N Commerce St., Galena,
Galena’s first post office. From Neuvo Mexican spot that offers 61036
Hobo Hash to free refills on a fresh take on classic Tel 815-402-2094 Closed Mon
coffee, everything here meets comfort food, with creative & Tue
good café standards. presentations and equally One of Galena’s favorite
upscale prices. restaurants for special occasions,
Autre Monde $$ the intimate, rustic-decored
Mediterranean One Eleven Main $$ Perry Street Brasserie may be
6727 W Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, American more expensive than most
60402 111 N Main St., Galena, 61036 local options but makes up for
Tel 708-775-8122 Tel 815-777-8030 it in the quality of food served
Well-appointed yet casual Fried cheese curds and beef pot and the service. Extensive
restaurant follows a seasonal roast are characteristic of the wine list.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 147
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