Best hidden Restaurants in the burbs (Joliet, Romeoville: corporate, bars, farm)

[sbd78]

Capri in Palos Heights. YUMMY Italian food in a great atmosphere.
http://www.eatatcapri.com/

[Steve-o]

McDonalds, Burger King and Taco Bell.

Another great hidden restaurant I forgot to mention is Al Capone's Hideaway in St. Charles. One of the best steaks Ive ever had.

[Drover]

Ooooh, speaking of Geneva, I missed a couple of great places there: first, The Inglenook, a very small buffet-style restaurant (they operate out of what is basically a 150-year-old house) that makes everything from scratch based on Amish recipes. They do breakfast and lunch only (last guest through the door at 2:30). They're on 5th street just north of State.

Literally right around the corner from Inglenook is a wonderful Italian joint called Villa Verone. They also operate out of an historic home, a limestone house built around 1850. They have a lovely patio out front for summer dining, and the setting feels more like you're eating in a home in Tuscany instead of a purpose-built restaurant.

And speaking of Richmond, Don't pass up J.W. Platek's. The only thing keeping it from being the perfect Wisconsin supper club is that it's 3 miles too far south. A slightly up-market atmosphere, very good steaks, well-prepared classic American cuisine, and some very good house-made beers.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Drover

Literally right around the corner from Inglenook is a wonderful Italian joint called Villa Verone. They also operate out of an historic home, a limestone house built around 1850

I forgot about that place, thanks for reminding me. Also of mention would be Chez Francois in Geneva and Meson Sabika in Naperville.

Here is a crappy pic I took of Villa Verone while driving past it.

[Steve-o]

And I cant believe I forgot about these great places too.

Sullivans steak/martini/jazz bar in Naperville:


Muldoons (Irish) in Wheaton:


And I cant believe I forgot about Augie's! DOH!

[gardener34]

Is that the same Capri that is in Berwyn? Good food there, if it is still around. Haven't been there in a few years.

[Drover]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

And I cant believe I forgot about these great places too.

Sullivans steak/martini/jazz bar in Naperville:

I'm not sure a national chain restaurant counts as a "hidden restaurant."

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Drover

I'm not sure a national chain restaurant counts as a "hidden restaurant."

I debated putting it up, but then I figured its the only one here in Chicagoland, so I guess its kinda "hidden".

[sbd78]

Originally Posted by gardener34

Is that the same Capri that is in Berwyn? Good food there, if it is still around. Haven't been there in a few years.

I don't know if they have a Berywn location, I've only been to the one in Palos Heights. They have the best Italian food, though!

[tcs1366]

oh yes, Capone's is awesome!! if you can find it.

always call for directions.