Dining Guide for Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe & Northfield

 Dining Guide
for
Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe and Northfield

With Chicago being just a short drive (or train) ride away, it's tempting to just head downtown for dinner.  But the North Shore is brimming with good dining spots within our villages or very nearby. Here's the rundown:

Winnetka/Northfield:

Boris' Cafe - 972 Green Bay,Winnetka 847-446-5595 - 50s style diner open all day
Cafe Buongiorno - 566 Chestnut St., Winnetka, - 847-784-8899 - made-from-scratch breakfasts and lunches
Happ Bar & Grill - 305 Happ Rd., Northfield, 847-0784-9200 - American continental
Hunan Chef - 1743 Orchard Ln, 847-446-2506 - casual, mostly take-out Chinese food
Jerry's - 505-07 Chestnut, Winnetka - 847-441-0134 - opened in conjunction with Corner Cooks - eclectic, seasonal, a little French
Kyoto - 1062 Gage St., Winnetka (corner of  Gage & Green Bay) 847-446-784-9398 - traditional Japanese and sushi
Little Lan's - 544 Chestnut, Winnetka, 847-446-9988 - eat-in or take out Chinese
Lemongrass - 566 Chestnut, Winnetka 847-501-5699 - Thai restaurant
Little Ricky's - 540 Lincoln, Winnetka 847-784-1444 - casual ribs, burgers, salads    
Michael - 64 Green Bay, Winnetka 847-441-3100 - high end French with many awards and stars
Mirani's -  727 Elm St, Winnetka, 847-441-5590 - high end French dining in downtown Winnetka
O'Neils -  1003 Green Bay, Winnetka, 847-446-7100 - Italian/Continental
Panera Bread - 940 Green Bay, Winnetka, 847-441-8617 - chain with excellent sandwiches, salads and soups (and of course, bagels!)
Tapas Gitana - 310 Happ Rd., Northfield, 847-784-9300 - little piece of "Barcelona"

Trifecta - the 3rd Winnetka restaurant opened by the O'Neils - great American food with outdoor dining patio

Wilmette

Aki Hana - 3223 West Lake 847-251-0384 - Japanese and sushi                                    
Baker's Square - 200 Skokie Blvd, 847-256-6080 - chain restaurant with lots of pies
Convito Cafe and Market - 1515 Sheridan Rd (Plaza del Lago) 847-251-3654 - Regional Italian and French food      Corner Bakery - 3232 Lake Ave., (Edens Plaza) 847-251-2547 - pasta, soups, salads, breads, and sweets
Depot Nuevo- 1139 Wilmette Ave., 847-251-3111 - Latin American inspired food in a Wilmette historic building
Gilson's - 1126 Central, 847-256-2430 - casual cafe in downtown serving American food with style 
Homer's - 1237 Green Bay, 847-251-0477 - ice cream parlor, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, great for kids
J.P. McCarthy's Pizza & Grill - new location at 509 4th St., 847-853-9999 - Pizza, bar, and casual dining near 4th and Linden
Kamakura - 116 Central St., 847-256-6783 - traditional Japanese and sushi bar - right in downtown Wilmette
The Noodle Cafe - 708 12th St., 847-251-2299 - American fusion, pasta and seafood
Panera Bread - 1199 Wilmette (just east of Metra) 847-853-8170 - chain serving bagels, soups, salads, and sandwiches
Ridgeview Grill - 827 Ridge, 847-251-2770 - American comfort food favorites
Walker Brothers Original Pancake House - 153 Green Bay, 847-251-6000 - the line is out the door on Sunday mornings!

Glencoe

Frank & Betsie's - 51 Green Bay, 847-446-0404 - French/California cuisine 
Guanajuanto - 73 Green Bay Rd. Glencoe, 847-242-8051 - fresh Mexican and tequila bar
Little Red Hen - 653 Vernon,  847-835-4900 - casual spot for chicken, barbecue, pizza
Meg's Cafe - 317 Park,  847-835-2620 - small lunch cafe associated with Apple a Day Catering
Vernon's on Vernon - 667 Vernon,  847-835-6225 - casual spot for pizza, chicken, salads

Highland Park

3-Star Lung Wah - 1450 Park Ave W., 847-433-2330 - Chinese eat-in and take out
Abigail's American Bistro - 493 Roger Williams, 847-849-1009 - Neighborhood restaurant with regional foods and emphasis on freshness
Bella Via - 1899 Second St., 847-681-8300 - regional Italian restaurant                                         
Bluegrass - 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., 847-831-0595 - American food with a Southern twist
Cafe Central - 455 Central, 847-266-7878 - casual atmosphere serving French food - companion restaurant to Carlos
Candles Thai Cuisine - 581 Elm Pl, 847-433-8424 - local Thai restaurant
Carlos - 429 Temple, 847-432-0770 - Zagat rated as #1 restaurant in Chicagoland - contemporary French cuisine
City Park Grill - 1783 St. Johns, 847-432-9111 - American comfort food in an upscale environment
Country Kitchen - 446 Central, 847-432-7500 - breakfast and lunch           institution serving pancakes, salads, omelets, and sandwiches
Fuddruckers - 1538 Clavey, 847-831-2501 - chain hamburger joint
Happi Sushi - 561 Roger Williams, 847-432-1516 - Japanese and sushi restaurant - since 1985
Hunan Pearl - 586 Roger Williams, 847-432-5410 - affordable Chinese food
Koya Japan - 508 E. Old Elm, 847-266-0891 - Japanese and sushi
La Casa de Isaac - 431 Temple, 847-433-5550 - Mexican food with a flair           
Las Palmas - 474 Central, 847-432-7770 - chain Mexican restaurant
Jade Cafe - 600 Elm Pl., 847-433-0590 - Chinese take-out an dine-in
Maru - 600 Central, 847-266-7302 - traditional Japanese and sushi
Michael's Chicago Style Red Hots - 1879 Second St., 847-432-3338 - hot dogs, sandwiches, salad bar and wraps 

Moderno - 1850 Second St., 847-433-8600 - a modern take on Italian
Norton's - 1905 Sheridan, 847-432-3287 - salads, burgers, sandwiches
Now We're Cookin' Grill - 710 Central, 847-432-7310 - Kosher carry-out barbeque
Phoenicia - 1910 First S., 847-266-9990 - Mediterranean food
Players Grill - 1855 Deerfield Rd., 847-831-4445 - sports themed dining room  - steaks, chicken, seafood, chops
Ravinia BBQ & Grill - 594 Roger Williams, 847-433-1111 - as the name says, barbeque and grill
Stash's - 1825 Second St., 847-432-5945 - casual pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches
Sushi Badaya- 600 Central, Suite 100, 847-266-7302 - specializing in gourmet maki and finest grade nigiri and sashimi
Tamales - 493 Central, 847-433-4070 - Mexican food - both traditional and contemporary
That Little Mexican Cafe - -- 2014 First St., 847-266-1411 - authentic, fresh Mexican food (also in Evanston)
Yu's Szechwan - 822 Central, 847-432-8888 - small eat-in, mostly take-out Chinese

Evanston

Evanston Restaurants - here's a link to all that Evanston has to offer