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- LALAURAMChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat service. Delicious appetizers and dinner entrees.Enjoyed the cocktails. Highly recommend the Barrel Club to anyone looking for an awesome evening out.More infoThe Barrel ClubPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn•4.7
- PPetermWisconsin •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoEarly reservation and still was put in a corner when there were so many empty tables. We wondered if it was because we are an interracial couple celebrating our 39 anniversaryMore infoPrimal Cut SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Tinley Park•4.6
- JJim85Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had a very nice dinner. Service was fantastic. Food was excellent. Beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. Try the triple chocolate cake, you won't regret it!More infoBella MiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midlothian•4.8
- JNJaniceNSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Always a good meal at Cooper's Hawk. So many excellent choices. The wait staff and hostess were professional and friendly. Helpful and patient with my elderly mother. Did not feel as if we were being rushed. Pleasurable experience all around.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orland ParkPrice: Moderate• American• Orland Park•4.5
- TRToniRvipChicago / Illinois •21 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023We wanted to celebrate New Year’s Day with something special and Cooper’s Hawk was perfect. We’re wine club members so we began with a tasting then lunch afterwards. Everything was greatMore infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak LawnPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn•4.4
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The south suburbs region of Chicago features a wide variety of different types of restaurants that please all palates. Fine dining is available throughout the south suburbs as there are numerous establishments where you can order an elegant meal. However, real "Chicago" food is most prevalent at the countless locally owned eateries, many of which have been open for decades. This applies to international food of all types, especially Chinese and Italian restaurants that focus on classic deep-dish Chicago pizza. Traditional smokehouse barbecue is also abundant on the south side of town, along with other kinds of soul food. Establishments that serve this fare are interspersed among the many local pub-and-grill combo restaurants and national-chain franchises.
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Healthy restaurants located in South Suburbs include Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, The Barrel Club and Dancing Marlin
Restaurants with gluten-free options in South Suburbs are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, The Barrel Club and Dancing Marlin
Bottomless brunch in South Suburbs is available at The Barrel Club, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn and Dancing Marlin
The most romantic restaurant in South Suburbs is Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn
Restaurants in South Suburbs with a great view include Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, The Barrel Club and Dancing Marlin