14 Best Rosemont, IL Restaurants

© Bub City

Bub City is a massive and lively eatery Rosemont’s Financial Park with a stage for live entertainment. It’s the place where locals go when they want succulent ribs or authentic spoonbread. Chef Doug Psaltis focuses on Southern barbecue favorites such as 18-hour beef brisket, baby back ribs, burnt ends, Carolina-style pulled pork, fried chicken, pairing them with other Southern comfort delights, good beer, a huge selection of whisky, and live Western music. His recipes never fail, and Bub City gets pretty rowdy on weekends. You can also bring Bub City to your next party by renting their Rig, a full-service mobile barbecue trailer with on-board smoker, attached stage platform for live music, and full staff to run it all.

5441 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-261-0399

© Five Roses Pub

Five Roses Pub is a large gastro-pub, as we call it today, or a typical Irish Publik House, as they call them in Ireland. It is a place where neighbors and friends hang out together over a pint and some pot pie and discuss whatever is on their mind. Five Roses has that unique Irish, Old World atmosphere in their large, comfortable dining room. The enormous bar dominates the place with more than dozen beers on tap and a range of Irish drinks in bottles. The food is typical Irish pub fare, and everything delicious and fresh. The pub is usually quiet on workdays but it starts hopping on Friday and Saturday when there is a live DJ on duty. The pub is famous for its high-quality sound and lighting system.

5509 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-233-0077

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© Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Chicago has its share of fantastic steak houses, but Gibsons is the only one in the city and in the entire country to have its own USDA Prime Certification for Prime Angus Beef. One of three locations in Chicago, Gibsons’ Rosemont location is old-fashioned, elegant, and upscale. You’ll find it in the 4-star DoubleTree by Hilton. Gibsons sticks to what works, like giant portions of surf and turf paired with excellent martinis or superb wine from their extensive collection. The décor is as timeless as the menu, and the comfort of the fireplace combined with superb service keep the place steadily full of happy diners. Soft music from the piano bar adds to the pleasant atmosphere.

5464 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-928-9900

© Giordano's

Giordano’s make what many in Chicago call “the best deep dish pizza in town.” The recipe came all the way from Torino, Italy thanks to Mama Giordano, who called it Italian Eastern Pie, a double stuffed pizza full of your favorite goodness. Mama’s recipe came to Chicago in 1974 and made history. The restaurant in Rosemont, close to the Allstate Arena, Rosemont Theatre, River’s Casino, and MB Financial Park, is now a part of a widespread chain. The restaurant is an inviting and cozy place where pizza is the star of the show. If you feel like something else that is authentic Italian, Giordano’s will not disappoint. You can eat in their dining room or on the patio.

9415 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-292-2600

© Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House

If you are wondering, Hugo’s Frog Bar and Chop House actually does serve frog legs, along other delicacies from their extensive menu. Located inside the River Casino, this Gibsons’ restaurant has lavish décor that is a combination of traditional and modern. A number of slot machines and roulette tables complete the look. The menu deserves your full attention, so eat before or after enjoying the casino’s entertainment. Hugo’s serves Gibsons’ unique self-certified Angus beef and superbly fresh seafood together with an excellent selection of wine and beer, a robust whisky menu, and original cocktails. Many people consider Hugo’s to be the best seafood restaurant in Rosemont. Keep in mind that you will not be able to bring anyone under the age of 21. More ideas: Weekend Getaways from Chicago

3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, Phone: 847-768-5200

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Kings Rosemont is a massive 27,000-square-foot family entertainment venue with 20 bowling lanes, two full service bars, and an excellent restaurant. The Royal Room has three billiard tables, with two more in the facility’s Kings Corner, where clients can also find a shuffleboard. The bars offer all sorts of cocktails, from classic to innovative in-house mixes. The restaurant has an enormous menu of American favorites and a few pleasant surprises – it’s almost impossible for you to not find something delicious. There are more than 50 big-screen HDTVs and projector screens scattered around the place so that the guests can catch their favorite game wherever they are. King Rosemont can accommodate more than 600 guests.

5505 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-233-0099

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Maharaja is one of very few Indian restaurants in Rosemont, but it will easily satisfy the craving you might have for both North and South Indian dishes and would not disappoint true connoisseurs familiar with Indian cuisine. The restaurant is spacious and upscale, with white tablecloths and understated décor. All the total focus is on the food, flavors, colors, and smells. The lunchtime buffet is an excellent way to learn more about Indian food, as you can try a bit of everything. In the evening, the chef offers a tasting recommendation, a sampler of the most popular dishes. Their clay oven produces wonderful tandoori chicken and hot, fresh Indian breads. The menu is very detailed, explaining each dish and the spices used for those who are not familiar. All ingredients are fresh, the chef is skilled, and the whole experience is delightful.

9765 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-720-4971

© Maoz Vegetarian

Located in Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall in Rosemont, Maoz Vegetarian is a Middle Eastern vegetarian restaurant offering popular dishes with quick and convenient counter service, but no less delicious. Maoz makes it their goal in life to make vegetarian dishes so delicious that people do not miss meat. The star of their show is falafel, traditional Mideastern deep fried balls made of chickpeas or fava beans. They are just the start. Stuff them in a freshly baked pita with one of 15 salads and sauces, and you get a perfect sandwich. You can have a different experience every time just by changing what you add. All ingredients are fresh and have been purchased from local farmers and suppliers – you definitely notice the difference.

5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-678-8834

© Maria's Mexican Restaurant

Located in Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, Maria’s Mexican Restaurant is an upscale restaurant with warm Mexican colors, brightly colored murals, and large plates of Mexican favorites. The menu is extensive, and there is something for everyone. Your favorite tacos, quesadillas, tamales, and burritos come with rice and beans, and you can choose from a list of fabulous margaritas. If you like everything you try, you can rent Maria’s Taco Bar for your next party, with tacos prepared and cooked hot on site.

9440 Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, Phone: 773-992-2288

© McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks is a classy chain of surf and turf restaurants. They have a fascinating new building in Rosemont near the Intercontinental Hotel, the Rosemont Theater, and Stephens Convention Center. Round-shaped, the interior of the building revolves around a huge, always busy bar. The menu features the freshest selection of seafood from the Atlantic, the Pacific Rim, and the Gulf of Mexico. The rest of the ingredients come from local farms, ranches, and wineries. Seafood is the most prominent feature of the menu, and while it isn’t very large, it is quite inventive. One of many things that will tempt you is stuffed Atlantic salmon with crabs, shrimps, Brie, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. Look at the extensive wine list for just the right bottle to go with it. The restaurant is famous for its happy hour, with its own fabulous menu. More ideas: Day Trips from Chicago

5320 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-233-3776

© Morton's The Steakhouse

Morton’s is a nationwide chain of upscale steakhouses with 74 restaurants famous for their aged prime beef. The newly renovated Rosemont location close to O'Hare Airport, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, and Rosemont Theater is chic yet inviting with gleaming wood and soft lighting that set the stage for a superb dining experience. Aged prime beef, fresh seafood, and a large selection of other steakhouse dishes come with an extensive wine list by the glass or bottle. The portions are large and easily shareable, but the best deal is the bar menu, which includes many of the best options from the main menu. The bar is a new addition located on the first floor where there is also a nice patio for those warm summer evenings.

9525 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-678-5155

© Naf Naf Grill

Naf Naf Grill is a small, modern place that almost looks like any other counter-serve restaurant to grab a quick lunch. What sits this grill apart is their open kitchen allowing customers to see what they are getting: freshly baked pitas that serve as pockets for sandwiches; seasonal, fresh vegetables and home-made sauces; perfectly cooked falafels; and finely shaved chicken or beef shawarma. Showing guests how the food is made is the best possible way to introduce Mid-Eastern cuisine to the people of Rosemont. You’ll easily become hooked on the delicious, slightly spicy concoctions. If you prefer, you can skip the pita and have your meal on a bed of rice or salad. More ideas: Romantic Getaways in Illinois

10433 Touhy Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-294-0700

© Park Tavern

Located in the MB Financial Park at Rosemont, Park Tavern is a perfect spot to come to relax with a pint of draft beer after work or to bring friends on the weekends to watch the game together. The modern interior features concrete floors and a high ceiling with exposed pipes gives the place a trendy look, but it is very welcoming with a number of spacious booths. There are also a number of HD TVs. They usually have about 40 beers on tap and a small but excellent wine selection. The menu is large and international, with something for everyone. They smoke their own meat, and you have to try one of their Tavern Specialties to realize that it is not your average pub grub.

5433 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-349-5151

© The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is located not far from the O’Hare Airport in Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, and it is the luxury hotel’s most famous restaurant. Part of a chain of upscale steakhouses, Rosemont’s Capital Grille follows the customs of the other locations: you’ll find a luxury interior with African mahogany wall paneling, gleaming Art Deco chandeliers, crisp white tablecloths, and an atmosphere of opulence and comfort. It is the place to bring a special client or the in-laws you want to impress. With 350 bottles of superb wines from all over the world and a menu of delectable dishes made from the best possible ingredients, The Capital Grille offers a truly spectacular dining experience. Many wines are available by the glass. If you have a hard time deciding what to eat, stick to the chef’s suggestions, such as Filet Oscar, a sliced filet mignon with lump crab in béarnaise sauce. The restaurant has a lovely outside patio for al fresco dining. More ideas: IL Things to Do Near Me

5340 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-671-8125