Hi Moms,
My husband and I have the rare opportunity to out to dinner for my birthday, without the kids. (Hooray!!) But we don't know where to go. Where are some of your favorite places to eat? We eat just about any kind of food... well, except sushi because I am pregnant.
I would love your input!
Thanks!
Thank you all for the great input!! We decided we're going to go to Montarra Grill on Saturday. (That description of the boursin-filled filet made me drool.) But you can bet that all these others will be going on my list for next time! Thanks again!
Becky - you did not say if you wanted dressed up or semi-casual...how about something a bit north and different? The downtown Libertyville area has Vitners winery for some wine tasting then walk a few doors down to Firken or 545 North and end up at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Here is a link and the atmosphere downtown is charming at night
http://www.mainstreetlibertyville.com/busdir/index.htm
Happy Birthday
Hi Becky-
Happy Birthday!!! My all time favorite restaurant is Gale Street Inn which is actually located in Northwest Chicago on Milwaukee. They have awesome ribs but everything I've gotten there has been good. We also like Rossini's for Italian in Niles. Great Italian food at a fairly reasonable price. They usually have coupons on their web site for 20% off the bill if you pay with cash. I really enjoy tasting several different dishes also and there is a really great tapas restaurant in Arlington Heights called La Tasca. Enjoy your night out!
Italian? Giacomo's (Wolf Road and Central Road, Mount Prospect.
Palm Court - Arlington Heights Road and Palatine Road, Arlington Heights. Nice, looks fancy, but it is elegant not stuffy.
I do not get a chance to go out, but these 2 are ones I have been lucky enough to visit.
Happy Anniversary.
Montara Grill in Algonquin is AMAZING! Cool atmosphere, great vibe, fun drink menu and delicious food! Their boursin-stuffed filet mignon with brandy mushroom sauce is the best steak I have ever had, and I guarantee you I have had a LOT of steaks at some great restaurants in my life! Have a great time, let us know where you choose! Happy Birthday!
There's Regina's in downtown Arlington Heights if you like Italian, Pappadeaux seafood also in AH, PF Chang's in Woodfield, Bob Chinn's (seafood) in Wheeling, Champps in Schaumburg (they have the BEST pasta salad side dish EVER!!). I could go on, but I'm sure you have lots of options now.
Have a great time and congrats on #2!
Wildfire, which someone else mentioned, has great food. Buca de Beppo(better check the spelling on that!) in Wheeling is also fun, but more casual than Wildfire. If you're willing to go a little bit east, Isaac's in Highwood has amazing Mexican food.
Happy Birthday!!!! I would like to second the mention of Fuego in downtown Arlington Heights. They have awesome mexican food, fun margaritas (pomegranate is my fave) reasonably priced and fun atmosphere. One caution though, if you go on a weekend they are busy and do not take reservations. We usually put our name in and head across the street to the Irish pub for a cocktail until they have our table ready. Whatever you decide--have a great time! One more thing, on your birthday you get a seranade at your table and a sombrero to wear and take home to keep!
2 of our favorites when we have nice dinner out are Fuego in Arlington Heights, and Francesca's Famiglia in Barrington (I know there's one in Arlington Heights, but I like the one in Barrington better).
Wildfire in the Lincolnshire is great!
My favorite restaurant for seafood is Dover Straits in Hoffman Estates on Golf, just west of Higgins. Excellent food - seafood, steak, etc. Love the New england clam chowder.
Favorite BBQ restaurant: Sweet Baby Rays in Elk Grove on Higgins - just east of Arlington Heights road - great pulled pork, bbq ribs, beef brisket - yumm!
M.
I don't know exactly which restaurant you should choose but I think someplace at Woodfield Mall or Streets of Woodfield across the street from the mall would be nice. There's lots of restaurants to choose from such as Maggiano's at Streets of Woodfield and Cheesecake Factory and Texas de Brazil at Woodfield Mall. There are many others and if you're going this weekend the weather will be nice! Happy Birthday!
Hi there-
Happy Birthday and congrats on the new baby coming! We really love to go to Monterra in Algonquin and the french bistro (name??) in Barrington in the Foundry. These both have very nice atmospheres and wonderful food. Can't go wrong with either. Enjoy!
When we get a night out, we enjoy going to the Melting Pot for yummy fondue. There's one in Buffalo Grove (on Rt 68 near Buffalo Grove High School) and another in Schaumburg on Golf Road, west of Woodfield Mall.
Happy Birthday and enjoy your night out!
N.
