ATTRACTIONS
For area attractions and features in Oak Park, River Forest, or Forest Park, please visit the sites below:
1. www.visitoakpark.com
2. www.shopoakpark.com/calendar.htm
3. www.tripadvisor.com
RESTAURANTS
The Oak Park area is home to several excellent food and beverage establishments in the Villages of Oak Park, Forest Park and Elmwood Park. Here are some of the EHFOP Board's favorites compiled for the 17th International Hemingway Conference.
In Oak Park
Avenue Ale House www.avenuealehouse.com
825 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 708-848-2801
American Traditional, Steak. Valet parking possible.
Barclay’s American Grill, www.barclaysamericangrille.com
In the Carleton Hotel, Barclay’s is open for dinner only from 5:00 p.m.
Hamburgers, seafood, ribs, and steaks.
Citrine Café www.citrinecafe.com
100 S. Oak Park Ave. 708-948-7328 Sun-Thur 4:30pm - 9:30pm Fri-Sat 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Mediterranean with American flair. Reservations recommended
Connolly’s Public House www.connollyspublichouse.com
1109 S. Boulevard 708-613-5905
Irish Pub with music, darts and Tuesday Trivia Night
Cucina Paradiso www.cucinaoakpark.com
814 North Blvd Oak Park, IL 60301 708-848-3434
Italian
Delia’s Kitchen www.deliaskitchen.net/menu
1034 Lake Street 708.358.1300
Breakfast and Lunch
Erik's Delicatessen and Catering Restaurant www.eriks-deli.com
107 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708-848-8805
American Traditional, Deli
George's Family Restaurant and Pancake House www.georgesfamilyrestaurant.com
145 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-4949
American Traditional, Bakery, Greek
Geppetto's Pasta Pizza Ristorante www.geppettosoakpark.com
113 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-386-9200
American Traditional, Italian, Pizza
Grape Leaves www.grapeleaves.us
129 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-5555
Middle Eastern, vegetarian & vegan
Hemmingway's Bistro www.hemmingwaysbistro.com
211 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-524-0806
American. Contemporary, French. Reservations Recommended
Khyber Pass www.khyberpassrestaurant.com
1031 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708-445-9032
Indian
King and I www.kingandioakpark.com
105 N. Marion St. #2 Oak Park, IL 60301 708-383-2975
Thai
La Bella Pasteria www.labellapasteria.com
1103 South Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-524-0044 open 4-9 pm
Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Steak
Little Gem Café www.thelittlegemcafe.com
189 N Marion St, Oak Park 708-613-5491
European/American
Lou Malnati’s Pizzaria www.loumalnatis.com/oak-park
1038 Lake Street, Oak Park
Italian, Pizza
Mancini's Italian Bistro www.mancinispizzapastacafe.com
1111 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-445-9700
Italian, Pizza
Marion Street Cheese Market www.marionstreetmarket.com
100 S. Marion Street 708-725-7200
Contemporary American cuisine
Maya del Sol www.mayadelsol.com
144 S. Oak Park Ave. 708-358-9800
Contemporary Latin American fusion. Great outdoor patio. Extensive tequila menu
Nando’s PERi-PERi www.nandosperiperi.com
1138 Lake St. Oak Park 708-434-6296
South African and Portuguese
Novo www.novooakpark.com
734 Lake Street, Oak Park, 708.628.3454
Oak Park’s first gastropub and wine bar
Oak Park Brewing Company and Hamburger Mary’s www.oakparkbeer.com
155 S. Oak Park Ave 708-445-0272 Hours: 11:30 – 9:00 weekdays 11:30 – 12:00 weekends
Great beers and burgers
Papaspiros www.papaspiroslive.com
728 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708-358-1700
Authentic Greek Cuisine
Penny's Noodle Shop www.pennysnoodleshop.com
1130 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-660-1300
Chinese, Japanese, Thai
Poor Phil's www.poorphils.com
139 S. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-0871
Right next to the Carleton Hotel, a great bar with seafood
Q BBQ www.q-bbq.com
124 N. Marion St. 708) 628-3421
Homey spot for Southern BBQ using slow-cooked smoked meats & homemade sauces, classic sides & beer
Red Hen Bread www.redhenbread.com
736 Lake Street, Oak Park 60302, 708-383-7360
Sandwiches, pastries, breads, coffee
Saigon Pho & Café www.saigonphoandcafe.com
726 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 Phone number 708-689-0389
Vietnamese
Sushi House www.mysushihouse.com
1107 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708-660-8899
Japanese sushi, noodles, bento boxes & hot entrees
Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar www.oakpark.winberies.com
151 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708-386-2600
Contemporary American Cuisine
IN FOREST PARK
Forest Park, just west of Oak Park, has become one of Chicago’s dining destinations in recent years.
Caffe De Luca www.caffedeluca.com
7427 W. Madison Forest Park, IL 60130 708-366-9200
Italian
Fat Duck Tavern and Grill www.fatduckgrill.com
7218 Madison St, Forest Park, 708 488-1493
Tavern Fare, duck fat fries and beer
Francesca’s Fiore www.miafrancesca.com/locations/profile/francescas-fiore-forest-park
7407 W. Madison, Forest Park, IL 60130 708-771-3063
Italian, Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Gaetano’s Restaurant www.gaetanos.us
7636 W. Madison Forest Park, IL 60130 708-366-4010
Italian and Seafood, Reservations essential
Louie’s Grill www.louiesgrill.com
7422 Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 708-488-8889
American Traditional, Diner, Breakfast & Brunch
IN ELMWOOD PARK
Elmwood Park is a few minutes’ walk just north of the Dominican campus on North Avenue. There is a restaurant row along North Avenue with several very good eateries.
Café Cubano www.cafecubanochicago.com
7426 W. North Ave, Elmwood Park 708-456-6100
Cuban (and mojitos)
Jim and Pete’s www.jimandpetes.com
7806 West North Avenue Elmwood Park, Phone (708) 453-5204
Italian
Massa Italian Café and Gelateria www.massacafe.com
7434 W. North Avenue, Elmwood Park 708-583-1111
Italian, pizzas, great gelato, sandwiches
Russell’s Barbeque www.russels-bbq.com
1621 N. Thatcher Ave. Elmwood Park 708-453-7065
American BBQ
OTHER RESTAURANTS
Visit the Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce for other area restaurants and local businesses www.oprfchamber.org/list/ql/dining-120
Also see:
1. www.oakpark.com/Dining/
2. www.downtownoakpark.net/dining/
3. www.tripadvisor.com