What a hidden gem! The ambiance was cozy and comforting with low lights and candles on the tables. The service was phenomenal! Our server was attentive but also gave us time to catch up with friends. I can't say enough amazing things about the food and drinks! We ordered a couple drinks including sangria, wine, an old fashion, and wow were they delicious! For food we ordered the salmon, rainbow trout, and steak frites. Everything was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The food came out quick. We ordered the cookie sundae for dessert and I cannot wait to go back! read more

Delicious food, celiac-safe options, great service! I have celiac disease and feel safe eating here. I've had steak frites (dedicated gf fryer), Cuban sandwich, chicken avocado sandwich, firecracker shrimp, and a brownie sundae. It's seriously the most delicious food I've had in a long time, and my husband who eats gluten agrees! They do offer regular gluten-containing food! read more

Dined at Glen Prairie last Saturday night for the first time. This restaurant is attached to a hotel. It has a nice bar area and lounge area with an open concept dining area. We were seated at the first table near the door in a banquette with an upholstered chair on one side of the table and booth on the other. I first sat on the booth side, and it was so low that I switched to the chair so the table wouldn't be at my clavicle. The chair was very uncomfortable thoughout the meal. Our server didn't introduce herself, but she was friendly and brought over bread service and took our drink order right away. I had a Trefethen Chardonnay, which she brought a taste of because I usually don't drink Chardonnay. That was nice. My husband had an old fashioned, which was way too sweet and he didn't enjoy it. The smoked cherries were medicinal and didn't taste good. The table next to us concurred. We both started with soup. He had a French onion, which was delicious. I had the pumpkin soup, which was not a creamy thick soup. It was more on a broth side. Not a winner for me. I had the tuna poke bowl for dinner, which was plentiful, except for the tuna. It was more like eating a salad, than having the protein of the tuna. It was fresh, though, but missed the mark with little protein. My husband had the fish n' chips and enjoyed it. Our server was extremely busy that the reception desk people were running food. I felt a lack of attention. To be honest, there are much better restaurants to dine at, so I won't be back. Too many misses, lack of attention and the uncomfortable seating. read more

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Food was great but was served gf beer when ordered cider and not good when celiac encumbered or gluten intolerant. Caught the error but could have been bad. Service was a bit patronizing and bordered on rude at times. Casual setting and family fare. read more

The short- The appetizers were good, the entrees flavor and temperature was inconsistent, and the service was awful. The long- While the server said she would give us space, before we ordered, it was very difficult to flag her down because she didn't come by anymore. After ordering, I would have thought she would have checked on us more frequently. This would have been especially helpful after we received our meals and my daughter's food was cold. It never happened. Our party of 6 had a 20% gratuity added automatically at the end. The percentage is not an issue, but there was zero notification on the menu, or by the server, of such a fee (as I have seen in many other restaurants). The server debated with us about this being the standard and had the nerve later to say it is an Illinois standard. This is patently false in regards to party size and percentage (it varies by location). We asked to see a manager and the server came back saying they weren't around and mush be on break. Upon her return from removing the applied fee, she loudly apologized that we were not happy with the service (the loudest she spoke all night) and now said she informed the manager of all of our concerns and the manager would be available by the reception desk upon departure. Not only was the manager not there, but I am curious why the manager wouldn't come by and check on us personally. Was the server being truthful? With lackluster service, and food that was hit or miss, I would think twice about returning. I definitely cannot recommend Glen Prairie to others. read more

Glen Prairie - Steak Frites look great but were ice cold. - Salad Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

I like to eat here once in a while as it is so close but haven't been happy with the food lately. Tonite I had a Cubano sandwich - it was OK - not great and the fries had to be a day old. The person with me had the fish and chips - they looked pretty good but the chef needs a new recipe for cole slaw - I should have told her not to get cole slaw - it is not edible. If you want dessert for $10 I guess that's ok but how about a dip of vanilla ice cream for $5. It's not the great place it was before covid - maybe needs a new chef. I can't afford the dinner options. Guess I will continue onward to Ground Level 102 in Lombard. read more

After a week of travel for this Mom, the last thing I wanted to do was to make dinner. This isn't the first time we've been to Glen Prairie and I knew it was just the place I wanted to go. The atmosphere is warm, but quiet. Perfect for a good family catchup. The food is comforting without being too heavy and the wine, beer and cocktail selection is the perfect pairing. We've had the pleasure of being served by Anna a few times now and she does a great job. She is attentive and watchful, without being overbearing which is a difficult skill to master for a lot of servers. Aside from that, I love that it is a safe place for folks with food allergies and I feel very well taken care of in respect to that issue. I can tell that everyone from the hosts to the servers to the bartenders to the kitchen staff are very well trained in creating a safe and welcoming experience for each guest. Glen Prairie is quickly becoming one of our go to family favorite restaurants and we will definitely be back! read more

This is a hidden gem. It's a restaurant attached to the hotel near the corner of Roosevelt and Findlay. Very nice bar. The food is very decent. Usually not too busy. Great for a casual dinner and drinks with friends. Will definitely be back. read more

Delicious food and great service. I have celiac and am always so happy when I have tons of gf options, as was the case at Glen Prairie. My dinner companions were able to enjoy glutenous options and I was content with everything from gf bread and butter at the beginning of the meal down to gf dessert to finish! I made a note that I had celiac in my reservation, and the waitress instantly confirmed which of us needed gf options once we sat down. I had the short ribs, which were delicious and tender. My husband enjoyed the pesto skirt steak. The corn soup was absolutely delicious and seasonally satisfying. Highly recommend! read more

A local favorite. We enjoy the seasonal menu and specials. Tonight, along with our standard firecracker shrimp appetizer (LOVE IT), we had the seasonal beef bourguignon, instead of my standby short ribs. It was wonderful. As was the Scottish Salmon on a bed of butternut squash risotto. Paired well with a Pinot noir. But by far the biggest surprise of the evening was the pumpkin ice cream with espresso and sea salt caramel. So GOOD! Go now while it is still in season! The service and atmosphere were excellent as always. Will be back with friends. read more

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The food is delicious... but there used to be gluten free rolls for free at the start and the most delicious butter. The server is great, but there has been a major decline in creativity of the menu. The ambiance is amazing, but we need the bread back!!! read more

Literally the best skirt steak I have had in a while. In addition to the garlic mashed potatoes and pico and all the added yumminess on the plate. It was also grass fed steak .... Which is amazing. The ambiance was also cute. 10/10 read more

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I've always wanted to try this place because I've heard great things about it. Coming there for the first time, I really enjoyed it. The Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl was amazing but my absolute favorite was the dessert !! Our waitress, Edna, was absolutely the sweetest person ever and we really enjoyed her company. Definitely worth the 30 minute commute. I would come here again! read more

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We had missed this great spot when they were closed due to covid for so long. We were pleasantly impressed with our entire meal. The food was served with such flavor, freshness and tasted amazing. My husband even said it was better than he remembered. I would recommend the tuna poke bowl. It was so fresh and reminds me of a fish I had on vacation when only being In glen Ellyn. The mashed sweet potatoes were excellent as well. But the Mac and cheese! There is a reason it's Chicago's best! The butter club crackers on top and the perfect cheese to noodles ratio. Our waitress was on top Of every need while giving us space to enjoy our meal. We will be back soon! read more

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Glen Prairie has always been a very reliable restaurant and cocktail lounge. We've come here regularly for many years. However, our most recent visit blew us away. The flavor and presentation of the food has really reached epic levels. I had the pork tenderloin, delivered to my table by Chef Danny himself. What a flavorful preparation and beautiful presentation. Best I've ever had, honestly. Others at the table raved about the duck and the curry. And of course, Kat serves us perfect martinis, complete with a slight icy layer- the way I love them! Ashley, Danny, Kat and the entire team have made Glen Prairie one of the best places for food and drink in Chicagoland. Highly recommend! read more

Glen Prairie - The most delicious pork tenderloin I've ever had. - Salad Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Ambiance is excellent. Service was slow and mediocre. One of our salads was served without dressing and we couldn't wave a server down for dressing for a good 10 minutes. We were never offered drink refills either. The Cobb Salads were delicious. I had blue cheese dressing on the side - very tasty with no up charge. My sister ordered the Cobb Salad with the dressing it was supposed to come with (but it had no dressing). After our food was delivered - someone should have come and asked if we had everything. That never happened. The bang bang shrimp were dismal. Small shrimps that were chewy. The fries were soggy. My partner said he would have rated his bang bang shrimp and fries a 2. The Cobb salads were a 4. Ambiance a 4. Service a 2. So rating this place a 3. There are better options in the area read more

tonight I ordered the special blue cheese burger. It was awesome. Cooked perfectly; really delicious. The fried should have been crisp though - I like them crisp on the outside - maybe they were old - not sure. I go there often and tonight I was surprised to see all new personnel. Did the hotel change hands or just the restaurant? read more

i hadn't realized it was a hotel restaurant when i made the reservation...and that made it exactly as expected. good, if unremarkable. fine. read more

Delish! Had the rainbow trout and the corn soup. So fresh and great flavors! Love how everything is locally sourced and home grown. Staff and service are exceptional, Ambiance was great! Nicole was awesome. Definitely will return! Go early as they fill up fast! read more

Glen Prairie is a hidden gem! If you love the concept of farm to table, eating in season, or eating local. Then, this is your place! I started out with the firecracker shrimp. Then, the rainbow trout with a lemon bur blanc. Which, came with a side of green beans with toasted sliced almonds, and a light airy bread crumb with some Parmesan cheese. Along, with a wild rice. The firecracker shrimp were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! As a chef, I know that this is hard to do! I loved to sauce to shrimp ratio. The sauce is very hot! But, I love heat! And, yet it's balanced out with a sweet tanginess. And, the shrimp were still crispy! If you like spicy foods! This is a must! The trout was cooked to perfection! It was crispy on the edges yet, silky in the middle! The lemon Bur Blanc was acidic, bright, silky, and rich! As a whole could've used more salt. But, that was an easy fix. The green beans were super flavorful! I loved the crunchy almond and the crispy bread crumb mix! If they were cooked about a minute longer. They would've be perfect! The wild rice was cooked to perfection! It had a nice chew on the outside with a soft center! The flavor was incredible! I added a touch of lemon which, tied the whole dish together! All and all incredible experience! The ambience is warm and inviting! Everyone is so polite and helpful! I can't wait to go back! read more

Glen Prairie - Rainbow Trout-Lemon Bur blanc, fresh herbs Green beans-toasted almonds, bread crumble mix Wild rice-lemon butter - Salad Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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We were looking for a place to have a late breakfast and this was very close to us. We walked in at 10:30 and it was deserted. We walked in and ordered our food being a little skeptical. Once our food came out it was a different experience. It was so delicious! I had gotten spinach eggs Benedict and it was on point. My daughter said her blueberry pancakes were the best she's ever had. Hubby wasn't too hungry so got black tea with a pastry basket and they got him 7 mini pastries. The fruit plate was yummy and the baby enjoyed munching on that. This place is really clean and once we went to use the restroom it seemed like this restaurant was part of the hotel right next door. read more

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Amazing menu with great gluten free options. Servers are great and feels cozy inside.

1st time we ate at this resturant, the food is outstanding. 3 of us had different meals. And tasted all of them. Not a complaint from any of us. The flavors are spot on. gluten free menu is outstanding many options to pick from. So nice that pasta in not the only GF items offered here. We met the chef at our table and that was topping on the cake. I can not say enough good things about this place. Make a reservation and enjoy,desert is also great. You WILL RETURN TO THIS PLACE.... read more

This place is amazing. First things first, friendly staff!!!! Especially the bartender Kat. Midwestern hospitality at its best. But the food, the FOOD!!!! I've tried the flat bread, the firecracker shrimp, the roasted chicken and the ribeye. Ever dish was perfect. Flavor, temperature (of food and spice level), plating was on point and everything was cooked perfectly. Tip of the cap to the chef. read more

Great food, service, and ambiance! My husband and I went for the first time this evening and are so glad we did. It is a great find. Our waitress told us a bit about the restaurant and everything is very fresh and locally sourced. We started the meal with some fresh bread and fresh garlic butter that tasted homemade. Our salad was super fresh, and the champagne vinaigrette dressing was outstanding. My husband ordered the Tuscan gnocchi, and if you are a big fan of gnocchi, you MUST dine here. The gnocchi were like pillows and melted in your mouth. The Mac n cheese was great. Apparently it made it on Chicago's Best. I ordered the ribeye which came with the most delicious garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. It was a lovely meal! One final thing, prices were reasonable and the dining chairs were very comfortable. You should definitely dine here is you are looking for a great meal! read more

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Had a reservation for 8, was seated with swaggy monkey with a little bit of sauce Monkey was kind gentleman, great manners read more

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It's a shame it took me a year to find/try this place. Top notch staff from greeting thru checkout. Amazing food, apps thru dessert. Everything locally sourced and they do a great job of helping customers understand the quality. You certainly taste the quality as well. Todd was an excellent server along with the rest of the crew. I can't wait to go back. read more

Glen Prairie - Cherry Betty dessert. Delicious natural vanilla ice cream. - Salad Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Only one server for the entire place on a recent visit - Chloe - she did a great job! Food was great as always

I went there last Friday with my grammar school friends. I ordered the skirt steak with the cauliflower steak and chimichurri and it was excellent. Martini a little small but affordable. I would have the dish again in a heartbeat! read more

I took my gf here for a pseudo valentines day dinner this year. Even though it wasn't on the day exactly it still had that cozy warm inviting feeling that made the meal just that much more enjoyable. It is a lot smaller dining room than I expected. For that reason we were seated in a small two top against the wall. We could see some nice raised tables near the bar that would be cool to have a few friends join for for dinner but no luck for us. Anyways the food was great. I had the pre fixe which came with a salad and a small scoop of sorbet but the real winner was the maple glazed duck confit with cassoulet. It was melt in your mouth tender and the cassoulet had just enough smokiness from the bacon. My gf had the beet salad that was good but not great and the short rib which was a very good rendition although nothing over the top. They are an organic and season with a monthly pre fixe menu that I am trying to get over to try again. I suggest you do the same. Great food with an almost city feel for super cheap prices that you cant beat. 3 courses for under $20 is unheard of! read more

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Ambience is great - we went on a sunday night and it was less crowded. The place is massive. Food was delicious. I would have liked to see more vegetarian options. We the vegetarian salad soup and pasta and all the food was delicious. I ordered a argentinian malbec and that was a great choice as well. A little on the pricier side for an average joe but good quality read more

Food is great always with new weekly specials. The staff is nice and welcoming. They're very accommodating and offer lots of gluten free options . Atmosphere is nice. I think k a lot of people don't realize there is restaurant connected to the Crown Plaza because if they did I bet there would be a wait list to get reservations! One of our favorite places. Definitely casual fine dining at its best! read more

Insanely good! Took a chance on this place for my birthday dinner and it blew me away. Every dish we picked had so much flavor and the portions were huge. Our server was Edna and she was so attentive, kind, and knew all about the menu. I would come back just for her.....and the Short Rib. Plus it's farm to table so you literally cannot beat it. Hidden Gem of Lombard and I am annoyed I am just now finding out about this place. read more

Food is absolutely fantastic! We started with their goat cheese and veggie bruschetta. We then shared a wedge salad and the organic Scottish salmon. This was the best salmon I ever had and the wedge salad is out of this world delish! Ended the meal with the flourless hazelnut brownie topped with Homer vanilla ice cream. Oh boy. Could of eaten another if I had room. Service is alway wonderful and the price is reasonable. Portions very large. Have been coming here for the past 4 years. Highly recommend Unfortunately I forgot to take pics. read more

We just were there celebrating a couple of birthdays in our family. Two of our family members are on a gluten free diet, and this restaurant goes out of its way to accommodate people who have special requests. Our server, Edna, was very attentive and helpful. My wife especially liked the garlic mashed potatoes. We asked Edna if we could get the recipe and she happens to know how to whip them up. Very yummy indeed. Make sure you check out the fish and chips and the chicken dish as well. The French onion soup was served gluten free and was a big treat. You can bet that we will be back soon. Nice drink menu as well! read more

Thoughtfully prepared food, and delicious. Comfy atmosphere. Glen Prairie made me wish I lived in the neighborhood.

My first night in town for the week and staying In Lombard night 1. Was hoping to check out Babcock's Grove House or Fire + Wine but both were closed as it was Monday. So I opted instead for Glen Prairie. An odd location for locally sourced and fresh as it is connected to a Crowne Plaza Hotel among car dealerships along Roosevelt Road. I nearly adhered to my rule of passing on an empty restaurant at meal time when I walked in to an empty dining room but was glad I sat at the bar and discussed the menu with one of the 3 bar tenders on hand instead, all of which I could over hear cared about food in general. I was going to dive into the larger Mac and pulled pork dish initially but was advised to pair it instead with the Amish chicken or one of the sandwiches. So I opted for the grass fed burger and Mac and cheese as a side instead of fries. I also ordered a side of the yellow beets. None of the dishes disappointed and all were tasty. My burger was cooked as requested and came with a nice egg bun. The Mac was topped with crackers and had great cheese taste and consistency. And the beets were a newer take for me as they were not cold but pan fried golden. I highly recommend stopping by. read more

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Surprised I haven't written a review sooner, as I've been coming here for almost 7 years! The food is always good. The service is typically very good, but there's sometimes an off day. But regardless, they have breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus and all of them are great. They pride themselves on organic and locally sourced ingredients! We love that about Glen Prairie. Suggestions: - Spinach and Goat cheese Eggs Benedict - Arugula & Bacon Eggs Benedict (sub: goat cheese & truffled hollandaise) - Farmers Breakfast - Belgian Waffle - Mac & Cheese with Pork - Hummus - Stuffed Mushrooms - French onion soup - Anything they have on the specials menu is good They also offer great happy hour specials, however I can't remember the specifics off the top of my head. Also, they are never busy during breakfast like other restaurants in the area. Always reliable! read more

We had the most lovely anniversary dinner at Glen Prairie! The food was absolutely fabulous, and the staff welcoming and friendly - Chloe was our server. The rustic bread and honey butter were the best we've ever had - and that was before we even ordered. The bruschetta appetizer was the best I've had since Italy; both of us loved our entrees (salmon for me and skirt steak for my husband). We were given all the time we wanted there with no rush. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Glen Prarie was by far our favorite restaurant. However with the recent change in chefs, the food taste has gone way down. We ordered the gluten free Mac and cheese tonight for which they are famous and there was way less cheese on it than before and far less flavor! We also ordered their special of a pork shank (my husband's favorite dish) and he said it was really lacking in taste, including the side dishes. The flat bread was good, though. The things we have always loved about GP is their fantastic employees, extensive gluten-free menu, and locally sourced fresh items. But this new chef needs to go back to using his predecessor's recipes please! read more