Location: Downers Grove
Top Restaurants in Downers Grove
Top 10 American food in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Downers Grove. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Downers Grove is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1832 by Pierce Downer, whose surname serves as the eponym for the village. It is a south-western suburb of Chicago in the I-55 Corridor. Along with its neighbor Woodridge, the villages are commonly referred to as Downers-Woodridge.
Things to do in Downers Grove
10. Standard Market Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By Deborah O
This is a little restaurant housed in Standard Market grocery. It is very casual and you order and pay at the counter. Food is brought to you when its ready and there is a nice selection of soups, sandwiches, and entrees. Two best features: convenience if you are grocery shopping and you can bring wine in from the Wine Cube at the front of the store. If you buy wine at the wine shop, they can cool it, if needed, open it and you take it back to the Grill, stopping to pick up wine glasses at the counter. What's not to love about good, reasonably-price wine!
9. Egg Harbor Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Egg Harbor Café is a restaurant specializing in gourmet breakfast and lunch creations served from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm daily, in a warm, charming, country setting with fast, friendly and efficient service.
Reviewed By cooley25
We were looking for a place to lunch yesterday and this looked nice. I was pleased with the kindness and attentativeness of the staff to us. The foods were very creative combinations with trendy titles. We each ordered a half sandwich and a cup of soup. All fresh foods were on the sandwich and the soup was a cheese type! That's for me!! If go back in a heartbeat!
8. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 470 reviews
Convivial chain dishing up hearty portions of New Orleans-style seafood, steaks, salads & more.
Reviewed By Taylor B
Our west suburban friends who tipped us off to Parkers' Restaurant & Bar in Downers Grove also recommended the Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in nearby Westmont. They're batting 1.000 in our culinary league. Located at 921 Pasquinelli Drive, off Route 83, north of Ogden Avenue, near the Oak Brook Mall, Pappadeaux's expansive and delicious and innovative menu reminds us of our not-too-long-ago vacation in New Orleans. We aren't into oysters, alligator, crawfish or octopus but the Pappas family, which opened their first restaurant in 1976, has built a chain that includes 90 locations in seven states and features drop-dead and hearty servings of New Orleans-style seafood, steaks, salads, soups and desserts. Based in Houston (most of the chain's locations are in Texas), Pappadeaux has only one location in Illinois--and this is it. Too bad. Because Illinois could use a lot more of this type of cuisine. Open at 11 a.m. daily, there aren't any other restaurants of its kind in the Chicago area. My wife and I started with gumbo with shrimp and seafood, classic Caesar salad and lobster bisque. For an entree, my wife couldn't resist one of her favorites, oven-roasted grouper with crab meat and parmesan asparagus. I chose grilled tilapia and jumbo shrimp with crab meat and green beans. But it was hard to pass up stuffed rainbow trout, American red snapper and shrimp and crispy Atlantic salmon and scallops. For dessert, we shared key lime pie and praline bread pudding souffle with vanilla ice cream. Next time I'll have to order the sweet potato pecan pie with vanilla ice cream. Or the creme brulee. I understand both are to die for. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen isn't a hidden gem--it is located on always busy Route 83--and it doesn't come across as a chain restaurant. But for Chicagoans who are used to burgers, hot dogs and pizza, this New Orleans-style seafood is something special to add to your menu.
7. All Aboard Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By IlliniTrav
Five stars... not for the food, not for the service, but because our granddaughter had fun here. There was about a 15 minute wait on a Saturday for lunch, but a small train occupies the little guys while they wait. My husband and I agreed that our food was good, especially the fruit cup that can be requested instead of chips. A woman waiting in line with us had been here multiple times and raved about the food. I was impressed that they made a big deal about birthdays and made the birthday kids feel special. I'm sure our granddaughter will want to return.
6. Uncle Bub's BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Chicago Area's Award Winning Ribs & Sauce! Dine in or carry your food out. We also specialize in catering corporate events, weddings, holiday parties, birthdays, graduation celebrations and any other special events. From pig roast, BBQ, Hawaiian luau, on-
Reviewed By 87AndyL
We ventured out for dinner on our first night of vacation in the Chicago area, and decided on Uncle Bub's. It's easy to find, and had plenty of parking (though that might not be the case on a busier night.) The interior was inviting, the staff unfailingly friendly and helpful, and the menu clear. We placed our orders, got our drinks, and grabbed a booth. Our food came out quickly, and looked great. Our only real complaint is that the food comes out sauced (we prefer to sauce our barbecue ourselves.) the portions were large, and everything tasted fantastic! We definitely recommend!
5. The Capital Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
You are cordially invited to join us for an evening or afternoon of relaxed elegance and exceptional cuisine. Our impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and the freshest of seafood will ignite your culinary imagination as our award-winning
Reviewed By 881joel
This was our first time here. It came with high recommendations from many of our friends. Let me say it was outstanding. I had a Kona rubbed ribeye that was just perfect. My wife had a filet mignon It was also top notch. We had a couple of sides that were great and then the coconut cream pie was amazing our server Alex did an outstanding job. this might have been our first time to Capital Grille but it will not be our last.
4. Honey-Jam Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 251 reviews
Come on in! We're glad to see you! Honey Jam is a place where you can gather for any reason and know you will be greeted by a smile, ready to serve you a fresh, delightful meal. We hope our unique and warm surroundings make you feel at home, as if you are
Reviewed By Darryl R
Came for brunch. I got the Cobb Salad, which was great. My fellow guests got the Apple Cinnamon Pancake (which the restaurant is reknown for) and an egg breakfast combo. Everyone was happy. The service was great and we were not rushed despite staying past the 2:30pm closing time. I heard that they are part of the Portillos chain, which knowing that does not surprise me that they are so good.
3. The Baked Apple Breakfast Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By ToeKneeD
Went here on a Saturday morning with my son and grandchild, had a wait of about fifteen minutes because the restaurant was very busy. Parking was an issue because of how busy it was inside the restaurant, not a lot of space to wait for a table, but once seated the service was good and all of our breakfast items were served hot and were very good. This was my first time to this restaurant and I will return.
2. Parkers' Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 256 reviews
Parkers' Restaurant & Bar is a chef-driven, full service, contemporary American restaurant and bar serving lunch, dinner, and private functions. The restaurant features fresh fish and seafood along with high quality meat and pasta preparations. The restau
Reviewed By Peter586
We were back in Chicago for a visit, and a Hindsdale couple we've known there for a very long time, recommended Parker's Grill for some good food. They are regulars there, and even made the reservations for us.Unfortunately the whole experience here was just awful.Felt like we were being profiled from the minute we valeted our car, a rented toyota.Perhaps pulling up in a Bentley or Jag might have got the evening off to a better start.We were seated alright, but in Siberia for sure. they gave us the one table between the kitchen and the toilet. Classy!Service was completely non-existent for us.They brought the menus, they brought the food and they brought the check.Not once during the entire meal did anyone ask how's your food? Can I refill your glass? Would you like another drink?I remember actually turning in my chair to try to make eye contact with any passing waiter and they all refused. WE COULD NOT WAIT TO GET OUT OF THERE.this place reminded me of the old Gene & Georgettis on the near north side.If you were a regular, life was good...... but if you were a fist timer.....BANISHED UPSTAIRS!very disappointed we spent all the money we did here , for ultimately so little.Don't bother, there's so many great places to eat around there.Just head east a little down 31st and stop in at Pappadeaux Seafood.they treat everybody the same over there.Hi, Peter. Please accept my sincerest apologies for the experience you describe. This is absolutely not how we want our guests to be treated or feel when they dine with us, and I am so disappointed to learn that we fell short on your visit. Please know that we donât take this feedback lightly, and I am discussing your review with my whole team. I would also like to speak with you directly. When itâs convenient for you, can you please reach out to me at [email protected] with your name, phone number and the best day/time to reach you? I will give you a call. Thank you.Tim SandowGeneral Manager
1. Brick House Tavern + Tap
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
With a relaxed, sportscentric atmosphere, a seemingly endless assortment of local, craft and import beers, and an inventive menu of American tavern fare, Brick House Tavern + Tap offers guests a truly next generation "gastro pub" experience. Its flavors a
Reviewed By millagent2
I occasionally meet a client at Brick House for a couple of drinks and a short meeting. There are tables along the back wall which offer privacy. The drinks are reasonable, we have yet had anything to eat from the Brink House. It's basically an up scale sports bar.
