Di Pescara

2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook / Website

Lettuce Entertain You’s buzzy North Shore eatery Di Perscara is known for its top-notch seafood, steaks and Italian specialties, with an impressive global wine list to complement any dish. Opt for must-try dishes like the tender red wine-braised short ribs, grilled calamari giardiniera and brown butter-drizzled Idaho rainbow trout served with asparagus.

Francesca’s North

1145 Church St., Northbrook / Website

This rustic Italian restaurant features thoughtfully plated fare from Rome and the surrounding areas of Lazio, Tuscany, and Umbria, accompanied by globally sourced wines and craft cocktails. Don’t miss out on favorites like Rolli alla Francesca(homemade pasta rolled with ricotta and spinach, tomato basil, four cheese sauce) and Pollo Arrosto alla Romana (roasted half chicken with garlic, shallot, rosemary, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, and roasted potatoes).

Francesco’s Hole in The Wall

254 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook / Website

This charming, authentic Italian bistro has been in business for over 30 years. Its menu, written on the wall twice daily, features fresh ingredients delivered every morning. Among the entrées, guests can enjoy a trio of ravioli (mushroom, asparagus, and spinach) with mozzarella and tomato, Red Snapper Vesuvio with seasonal vegetables and decadent Osso Buco served on a creamy bed of risotto.

Grill House

3061 Dundee Road, Northbrook / Website

Offering an array of comfort food favorites—from crispy chicken sandwiches to tender lamb chops—Grill House crafts tasty meals made with homemade recipes and high-caliber ingredients. The restaurant also touts a hearty lineup of Greek-inspired dishes like gyro plates, filet mignon souvlaki and falafel sandwiches.

House 406 Restaurant

1143 1/2 Church St., Northbrook / Website

This farm-to-table outpost is run by former Girl & The Goat staff member Jennifer Eisen. Pair the eatery’s seasonal, sustainably made New American classics—like 10-ounce grilled hangar steak with whiskey peppercorn cream sauce and ground short rib and brisket burgers—with craft beers, sought-after wines and collectible bourbons, whiskeys and more.

Kamehachi Chicago’s Original Sushi Bar

1320 Shermer Road, Northbrook / Website

This North Shore sibling of the Old Town favorite serves some of the best sushi, rolls and sashimi around. Order small bites like bacon crab rangoons, asparagus beef rolls, tobiko (flying fish roe) nigiri and pork belly steamed buns, or opt for main courses like the steamy tonkatsu ramen and the crave-worthy Northbrook roll, made with fried soft-shell crab, masago, cucumber, unagi and avocado.

Morton’s The Steakhouse

699 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook / Website

From prime steaks and chops to seafood and poultry, this iconic steakhouse is one to visit for au jus-topped wagyu filets, Chicago-style bone-in ribeyes and tender filet mignon. Elevate your meal with tasty add-on sides like jumbo lump crab cakes, Maine lobster ravioli and Szechuan green beans.

Pinstripes

1150 Willow Road, Northbrook / Website

This dining and entertainment venue serves high-quality bistro cuisine in a 40,000-square-foot space with bowling, bocce and an outdoor patio. Dig into small plates like tomato bruschetta, pizza, and flatbreads and large plates like the delicious maple-glazed salmon.

Prairie Grass Cafe

601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook / Website

Co-chefs and owners Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris serve up beloved dishes made with ingredients from local, sustainable farms. Try the 8-ounce filet of beef with sauteed potatoes and mushrooms in delectable red wine sauce, the barbecue-glazed grilled ora king salmon and the must-try sirloin burger with mild Amish blue cheese, warm beefsteak tomatoes, grilled onions and crispy potato wedges.

See also: The 15 Best Restaurants In Glenview