Our favorite restaurant in the world. Let us explain: yes it's a hotel restaurant but seasonal variety, great flavors, fresh ingredients, specials, and genuinely great people working there makes for perfect home-away-from-home dining. For breakfast, great variety of typical choices. French toast and benedicts stand out. Kathleen is the best breakfast server we've ever enjoyed. She had been our favorite at Honey until its closing, when GP became the best breakfast in the western burbs. Yeah, we said it. Caesar is also great. Lunch sandwiches are great-Cuban or steak the best. Dinner scene always different as hotel bars go, but the people are always friendly and fun. Menu is solid all around! Always changing, but mac n cheese always there for you. Kat and Edna are great bartender-servers. Kat's laugh will get you going and Edna's stories are hilarious and engaging. Todd has a great personality and will regale you with stories of his cars or travel as he informs you of any new wonderfulness on the menu. Ella is just the warmest, nicest, cutest person in Chicagoland. Kella, Robert, Ashley round out the names we know, but everyone is great. Genuine people. Chef Mike comes out for wine or beer dinners that are always fantastic. He's a good guy who will work with large or small catering orders--for a fair price. We enjoyed there xmas prime rib dinner with sides. Only reason we're reviewing this secret gem is because we are moving and won't be able to enjoy it as often. Sad emoji. read more

Glen Prairie - Pork belly special and mac n cheese in background - Salad Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

What a great restaurant! I had a mini introduction at the Wine and Food event, then a full on meet with the Yelp event so I was really looking forward to going here with my husband. We came here for a late lunch and were so darn happy that our initial pleasure with this restaurant turned into a LOVE experience. Our meal started out just perfect - duck taco apps for free, just another wonderful reminder of the Yelp event, we had a coupon for a free taste to begin our lunch! I followed that with a flavorful short rib sandwich which was delicious and then they put an egg on it. Oh yes, this was perfection! I adored this sandwich and paired with iced tea, I was lunch happy! For dessert we got to try the mini desserts - I love that, less calories and less money but all the taste! I can't wait to come back for another decadent meal because not only did we have a great time but we each got a coupon at the Yelp event so we have one left. See you soon, Glen Prairie! read more

Glen Prairie was one of the most odd, delicious, and fun dining experiences I've ever had. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous! On the exterior, you're looking at a slightly dated and shabby Crowne Plaza hotel. Inside, it's a chic, sophisticated dream. It was a Friday night, and we had our choice of tables, so it's okay to go without a reservation. We were served some bread and the best butter I've ever eaten. I think I consumed almost the entire bread basket by myself. As I become more and more full, insisting I couldn't finish my entree - I still made room for one last slice of bread. We shared a spinach salad with almonds, strawberries, and blueberries. Call me a sucker, but all of the ingredients truly did have a more robust, clean flavor. Glen Prairie serves locally sourced and organic foods. The macaroni & cheese with the shredded BBQ pork on top is one of the best things I've ever eaten in any city, restaurant, you name it. This stuff is legendary. The macaroni was both creamy and still had tons of stringy cheese, topped with crushed crackers and that pork. It is a very filling and savory dish, and worth every cent! I'd eat this every day if I could. Our waitress was very friendly and a little quirky, trying to joke around with us and be a little more interactive than most servers usually are. The highlight of the night was the drunk couple canoodling just a few seats down. A man in his 60s, who probably reeked of cologne and scotch, was desperately clinging to a woman in her 20s - and she was loving every minute of it. It might have been the real life incarnation of Ron Burgundy. He bragged about his "$80 a shot" liquor, tried to woo her with talk of relationships and diamonds, then I heard something like, "we had a deal!" I tried to eavesdrop, but the acoustics at Glen Prairie DO allow for semi-private conversations. The woman drank one glass of wine after another while this paunch gentleman slowly moved closer, caressed her hair and neck and...whoa, this is starting to sound like a smut novel, isn't it? While this might make one uncomfortable, I was highly amused and felt I got a GREAT deal on dinner and a show. Lucky for us, we had that chatty waitress who was able to answer all of my questions including, "when did this start?" and "do you all have a pool going?" Keep in mind, this restaurant is connected to a hotel, so there's a very high chance that he later caressed a lot more than her hair. read more

I had the pleasure of dining at Glen Prairie back in late January. My date was a bust but the meal was not. And unlike my dinner date, I would welcome another visit with open arms! Glen Prairie is nestled right next to the Crown Plaza Hotel. It's an unexpected gem in the suburbs. They use organic produce and try to incorporate as many local ingredients as possible into their dishes. We started with the tempura green beans which were served with a cilantro lime soy sauce - quite tasty. There is a nasty rumor that when you go on a first date, you should order something light...like a salad. I ordered the braised short ribs. You don't win friends with salad, people! The short ribs were served with cheddar polenta, caramelized brussel sprouts, a fried egg and au jus. I thought this was a solid dish. The fried egg looked a little weird sitting atop the ribs but I'll admit the yolky goodness was delish. We skipped dessert, mostly because my extremely socially awkward date was ready to go. Note to all you single men out there: when you are ready to end the date say something like "so this was fun but I need to get going" or "it's getting late, time to call it a night". Do not, I repeat DO NOT just spring up outta your chair, stand there without a word while you wait for your date to say "so I guess you are ready to go, huh?" Just my two cents. A couple of things: They have mini desserts here (which I will try next time). I see more places doing this and I'm a fan. Sometimes you want just a bite and not a whole dessert. They also have "skinny cocktails" here - also a fan. Sometimes I actually want to eat my calories vs. drinking them. Our server was lovely. She had an English accent and I felt like I was being waited on by Mary Poppins. It was great. GP will pleasantly surprise you, give it a go. read more

I first tasted the food from Glen Prairie at the Chicago Food & Wine Festival in November so I was very happy to attend the Yelp event there in December. This being January, it was time for a visit to the restaurant. Thanks to the generosity of Glen Prairie, we had a coupon for a free app from the Yelp event so we treated ourselves to the Duck Tacos with pineapple salsa. So quacking good! I followed that with a cup of tasty mushroom soup. I was already pretty happy when my main event arrived, a reuben plus a side of mac n cheese. The reuben was outstanding - great quality corned beef with just the right amount of cheese and kraut on marbled rye. But the mac n cheese was the star of the meal. So gooey, so creamy, so cheesy with penne pasta that was still firm and intact. I eat Mac n Cheese everywhere, hey don't judge me, I like comfort food, and unless my Mother were to return to earth this is the best there is. I would come here just for a side of their Mac n Cheese - decadent and delicious. Lunch here was not only mouthwatering but reasonably priced, well paced and expertly served by Asha. We will be back and not just because my wife still has her free app coupon. It's an all around top notch place for great food. read more

Another hidden gem in the 'burbs. Also hidden in the sense that it's attached to the Crowne Plaza Hotel - which I was skeptical about, but pleasantly surprised... I find it difficult to find places in the suburbs that use all local ingredients, so I was pretty thrilled when I discovered Glen Prairie...the menu even calls out where the ingredient used comes from. And after watching Food Inc., I'm confident in saying I will not eat a Purdue chicken ever again - thank you Michael Pollan. I've enjoyed every dish I've eaten here, and have found that IT IS the place for those of us with food sensitivities - especially those with celiac. They were happy to accommodate any request I had. The menu is changed up frequently so there are always new dishes to try. A few personal faves - duck tacos, roasted apple & brie salad, braised short ribs, and mac and locally farmed cheese. Each of them is a must try! And if, and when, the Miller Farms BBQ chicken makes a cameo on the menu again, I would definitely recommend that. As for the ambiance - I love it. It's warm and comfortable. Definitely intimate. However, I've never seen it busy - which worries me. I'd be devastated if GP closed down. My guess it due to the location. I find most unknown hotel restaurants to be blah and tend to pass on trying them - but you never know. The service lacks a little too. For a place that is never full, time between getting dishes served is sloooooooow. But, the waitstaff is friendly and always apologetic. Either way - I'll be back. I don't mind a slightly longer wait for good food. GO LOCAL!! read more

My husband and I just celebrated our sixth wedding anniversary and we were having trouble deciding where to dine. Several people suggested Capitol Grill but even more people suggested Glen Prairie. We've been meaning to get to Glen Prairie since F&F bought out the Holiday Inn and converted it to the Crown Plaza. My husband used to work on the apartment side of things for F&F so their hotel and restaurant locations have been on our radar for some time. Since we recently went gluten free, Glen Prairie was a wonderful place to have a great dining experience and not feeling like we were missing ANYTHING. The whole mean you can be made Gluten Free or Vegan. We had to wait a few minutes to be seated, but once we were our server Bre'Ana greeted us warmly and went over the menu. She was so pleasant, and we greatly enjoyed conversing with her through out the meal. The GM came over and introduced himself, Carl, and we had a nice chat with him as well. We just felt well treated! Our compliments to the Chef and kitchen staff! From appetizer to dessert, everything was well plated and tasted great! Thank you! read more

After a couple visits here to Glen Prairie, I've seen both a weekday evening and a weekend afternoon. The service seems inconsistent. On the weeknight it was busy and our waitress was either overloaded with tables or just downright inattentive. When you go an entire meal with no soft drink refill and no return visit to see how the food was, it can leave you questioning overall service. For the weekend lunch visit our waiter was fantastic. While he had a few tables to serve and preparations for dinner, Robert was on his game with automatic soft drink refills, hot water for tea, or just attentive to how full glasses of water were. Along with that came a nice dose of local friendliness. The food all seemed well thought out and for the most part enjoyed everything. Our baked goat cheese appetizer with butter crustinis was too light on goat cheese for each person to get a quality taste. The buttermilk fried calamari was lightly crisp and flavorful and we enjoyed every bite. Multiple people had the split pea soup and said it was great. The caramelized onion soup was full of croutons and rich onions and with the baked Gruyere on top just a bit burnt, it was still a quality choice. The homemade meatloaf with bacon was delicious and the venison medallions with blueberry sauce and Brussel sprouts was a fine treat. The highly recommended macaroni and cheese seemed less-rich than expected and the cracker crumble on top simply overpowering to the milder cheesiness underneath. On one order of macaroni and cheese we added the pulled pork option on top and that became an entirely new and exciting dish. Prices here seemed reasonable for a well thought out menu and being a "hotel restaurant". While some other local options may be less expensive, the modern clean decor with some uniquely thought out dishes makes it worth at least one try. The rest rooms are far away close to the hotel lobby, and for elderly people with a cane can just be too far. Cleanliness of the plates, flatware, glasses, and of the overall facility all seemed top notch. read more

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I'll preface this review with the fact that there clearly was a staffing issue when we visited Glen Prairie. There were only 4 servers for the busy Sunday brunch rush, and no bar tender. So, our poor waitress got stuck in the weeds and had to make all the drinks for her tables as well. That said, most of the food came out OK and looked good. I ordered steak and eggs. The eggs and potatoes were great, but the steak which I ordered medium came out as two small charcoal bricks. Inedible. Normally I'd send it back, but there didn't appear to be a manager to talk to and I wasn't going to bother our waitress with it. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for years and finally got the opportunity tonight, and boy i'm glad I did. Why on earth did I wait so long?! The decor is really cozy inside and the service was great. The menu had so many delicious options to choose from that it was a hard decision. I liked that it was locally farmed and there are a lot of gluten free options for those that need it. We Started off with the shrimp and grits which was a spin off some southern cuisine. I would never have thought to put cheesy grits, large bacon pieces, and shrimp all together in one dish, but man am I glad someone thought of it. Amazing! I was ready to lick the plate. Did I mention they also serve you perfectly crispy bread with a really good herbed butter. For the main dish I had the pork tenderloin which came with a spicy peach chutney and whipped sweet potatoes. The portion size was great and the meat was cooked perfectly. It was delicious. We also tried the seared scallops. I thought the portion on this was skimpy, but it was good. I don't think I'd get it again if I had the choice; I'd rather move on to something else that looked yummy on the menu. We finished our glutinous night with the warm chocolate chip cookie with ice cream and sea salt carmel. perfect combination of sweet and salty. All in all I left full and eager to come back and try out more glen prairie goodness. They change their menu seasonally so I'll be interested to see what they come up with for spring/summer. read more

I'll give Glen Prairie this: both times I've written/updated a review, I was contacted and offered a comped meal. Though I declined, I have to give them props for trying to better their customer experience. :) read more

My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner here. We got married at the attached Crowne Plaza hotel. It's great not only because it was attached to our venue and the hotel where we were all staying but the service and food were all outstanding! Love the ambiance here and I love that they try to use local and organic options as much as possible. Our rehearsal dinner went off without a hitch. We opted to have a buffet in their private room. The food was delicious and hot. We received many compliments from the guests that they enjoyed everything. read more

The fiance bought a restaurant.com coupon from here and it took us nearly a year to get over here. I have trouble finding a lot of progressive restaurants in the suburbs, and it is hard to get excited when I do. Too much show, boring bland food is the usual case. Not to mention that they only had 3.5 stars on Yelp! Ah well, it would be cheap and we'd have a good time no matter what, so we headed over with little expectation. It seems my expectations were correct when we drove up and found it to be attached to an aging hotel. I've been to a lot of hotel restaurants, you certainly do not get what you pay for! Boy was I wrong. The food changes seasonally and you can really tell how fresh the ingredients really are. They shine in the dishes that are carefully constructed to highlight the natural flavors that are perfectly combined to create a satisfying and exciting dish. The duck was moist with a crispy skin. The risotto bursting with fresh veggies. The only thing that lacked some imagination were the desserts. I am not saying I did not enjoy the dessert. It was quite yummy - and I would give props for the availability of mini desserts that allowed each of us to get what we wanted. While this is all well and good, the dinner menu had me excited for some new and different flavor combinations. These weren't exactly offered for the dessert. I wish they'd step this part up a bit. Certainly worth a try! I would recommend doing an app and entree, rather then an entree and dessert, however. I would like to go back maybe once a season to see the new things on their menu!! Don't let your low expectations get the better of you like they almost did to me. Ignore the thoughts while walking in, sit down and take a look at the menu and all your doubts will disappear! read more

Had a very nice ambiance which we weren't expecting for a restaurant attached to a suburban hotel. Our meal started out with the mushroom appetizer, which was excellent. I also thought my mac and cheese side was good aside from the odd oyster-cracker topping. Sadly, my entree, and the service that followed, fell short. I ordered the pappardelle pasta. For the price ($15), it was a small portion and the pasta was seriously overcooked. Also, it was missing the goat cheese. When I mentioned it, they took it back and added some. However, the manager then made a point of explaining to me that there had already been goat cheese in the dish, but "they added more for me." Come on. I was just eating it. I can taste absence of that sharp goaty flavor of goat cheese! read more

I've been here twice and on the 2nd trip I was much more impressed but still slightly disappointed I didnt like it more.Its one of those places that you really want to love but they just arent giving you what you need. My first trip was for Yelp eats so you would think they would pull out the big guns for the Yelpers.That didnt exactly happen.The apps were the best part of the meal.I ordered the brushetta, which had a nice oniony tomato mix atop a chewy fresh toasted bread.It was perfect! The meal was a bowl of tastless veggie risotto.My friend and I ordered the same thing and both attempted to dump pepper and salt into it for taste.But we sadly failed it still sucked.The desserts were ok, actually a little weird the strawberry shortcake was on a dry biscuit.Not very good. My 2nd trip the the prairie I had lunch with some co workers, A veggie sandwich that was actually really good.All of the girls I was with really enjoyed their meals. It has a great thing going- green hotel attached,great decor,good location,friendly staff,etc. Just have to step up the food a little thats all. read more

We went on Saturday night with reservations and was seated right away. Server,Nicole was great. She gave us time to review menu and talk a little. We all had been there once before and knew how good the food was going to be. We ordered the prairie salad to start. One of us ordered Olive oil and Balsamic. It ended up being Soy sauce. All three salads were extremely salty. They did replace the salads and ended up taking them off of our bill. In addition our food, the trio dou and the additional steak did not seem to have much flavor. We were disappointed. We know the food to be much better. The server was very apologetic and ended up giving us a free dessert. We were very surprised . We will go back because they are normally so much better than this. Once again our server Nicole, was awesome. I think it was just a bad night in the kitchen. read more

I've had my eye on Glen Prairie for some time now. They were featured on Chicago's Best, and then my Yelping buddy Andres D. had been checking in here like a maniac, as well as making me drool over some of his food porn. Well a Saturday night arrived, with three hungry bellies, and all eyes on me to decide where to go. It was technically the first day of fall and the weather agreed. Thoughts of Mac & Cheese began to fill my head. Glen Prairie it is! We arrived to Glen Prairie, on Roosevelt Road and attached to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, around 8 PM on a Saturday night. There were about 4 other tables at most, and only one or two more tables and one bar guest joined throughout our meal, which lasted about 2 hours. I know 8 PM is not prime dinner hours, but it was Saturday night after all! Even though the restaurant was not full by any means, somehow the way the room is built makes the sound come across loud. Now after seeing pictures of a flat bead with smoked bacon and egg, I was looking forward to ordering one for appetizer and being the first to cut my knife into that deliciously runny yolk. Unfortunately it wasn't on the menu. Sad face. Instead, we went with the Duck Tacos ($10) and the Shrimp and Grits ($10). Out of the two, the Shrimp and Grits was the winner. The duck tacos were a bit bland. Three corn tortillas topped off with duck confit and a grilled pineapple salsa. Although there was a pineapple salsa, I still found it to be a bit dry and lacking flavor. Maybe a sauce or cream drizzle of some sort would of helped. The Shrimp and Grits on the other hand were loaded with flavor, with help from the grits. The aged cheddar stood out, and the small bits of bacon added an extra element. In addition to the two appetizers, we also added on a Baby Wedge Salad ($8). The lettuce was plentiful, but the vegetables and bacon were scarce. There were literally TWO tiny crumbs of bacon, about the size of my pinky finger nail. Our server also brought over a small squared shape sample of a waffle topped with duck confit. We all tried it and commented on how dry it tasted, at which point our server came back over with three more samples, apologizing that they forgot to add the syrup. For dinner, my friend and I both went with the Mac n Locally Farmed Cheese, with the added option of BBQ Pork ($18), and the other fine gentleman dining with us ordered the Patty Melt ($12). The Mac n Cheese, although good, was a bit overpriced at $18 and was a very heavy dish. Well, comfort food is what I wanted, right? It was packed with flavor and tasted great combined with the BBQ Pork, but this is not something you can eat all the time. We both ate about half and could barely move afterwards. I would recommend ordering some as a side, rather than your entree. As for the Patty Melt with fries, both were satisfactory. I love the idea that Glen Prairie does its best to use only local ingredients from the Midwest area. Nothing we had makes us want to run back for seconds, but I am interested in going back to try a few more things on their menu, in addition to giving their brunch a taste. read more

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I wanted to bring my dad to a nice Father's Day brunch and had made a reservation at Glen Prairie for 9:45. We got there around 9:40 and were asked to sit in the waiting area - no problem. When we had been waiting for about 15 minutes and saw several groups walk in and get seated immediately, my husband went to ask if we were next on the list. This is when things got bad. Not only did the hostess actively avoid eye contact and skirt around the hostess desk so that she didn't have to talk to him, when he tried to get her attention, she practically ran back into the kitchen. We then tried to get the attention of a waiter but the exact same result. By now the group of people waiting for tables was growing. We also noticed that there were about four tables that had been empty for quite some time that hadn't been bussed, and other patrons were actually stealing things from those tables the extra silverware or creamer for their coffee because their waiters weren't around. We finally called the restaurant while standing at the hostess desk to hopefully track down a manager but the hostess answered the phone in the kitchen and sheepishly came up front. We asked to see the manager as it was now 30 minutes passed our reservation. She told us that management had just recently changed hands and that neither the manager or assistant manager were on site and that she would get the head chef to talk to us. We didn't wait around for that and quickly made another reservation at Holy Mackerel! (The Harry Carey restaurant over by Yorktown). This whole experience was very disappointing as my husband and I had such a great experience when we had come here for dinner about a year ago. The situation would have even been made better if the hostess and wait staff had actually acted mature and acknowledged the growing crowd at the door. I also would have even been more understanding if we hadn't made a reservation - they knew we were coming, but couldn't plan accordingly. read more

The menu in this restaurant is a treat, its not your basic menu. The food was selection was great. Narrowing down my selection was a challenge but i eventually settled on the Pike and Mac & Cheese &I loved every bite . It was a healthy portion much bigger than the average side you get at a restaurant. The Pike was outstanding, cooked perfectly and it was flaky enough to fulfill my desire for something naughty but healthy. After spending all week in downtown and over paying for average food. Glen Prairie was like a breath of fresh air. This little Gem in the suburbs was worth every penny. The apple crisp is so awesome, I'm spending the rest of the week on the treadmill but its worth it. read more

Surprisingly good vibe and fare for a hotel restaurant in suburbia. Lots of farm-fresh offerings and stylish comfort food - tried my coworkers' mac & cheese and shrimp & grits, both were excellent. For my entree I ordered a special - soft shell crab and waffles - crab was perfect and while there wasn't a lot of waffle included, it was seasoned with a spicy curry that was a really good accompaniment. Also: friendly bartenders for your pre-meal drinks, and good for groups (there were about 12 of us). read more

Glen Prairie - Soft shell crab and waffles - Salad Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

I have no idea how any reviewers rated Glen Prairie higher than two stars, but as a seasoned traveler who has enjoyed dining worldwide, I must warn everyone that the food at Glen Prairie is mediocre at best. Our one and only visit was today for the "area's best breakfast". If the area is limited to the hotel lobby, this might be truthful advertising. We ordered 8 separate meals. Every meal was uninspired, weak flavors at best, prepared to a level unacceptable even at a cheap family restaurant, and presented poorly. [One compliment, the poached eggs on my Eggs Benedict were prepared properly]. At a price point equal to approximately 11 times the cost of ingredients, we expected much better. The atmosphere was typical hotel lounge/restaurant (think Ashley Furniture art deco). Honestly, even if the food was 1/3 the cost (where the value probably was) I wouldn't return because it was a truly forgettable meal for all of us. I gave Glen Prairie two stars because the meal was edible even though it was lackluster. Food ** at best Value - awful Ambiance ** Recommend NO read more

A different look for the burbs. Wish we had something like closer to where I live. Service was GREAT! Food was fresh and some interesting combo's. Can't wait to have an excuse to go there again. read more

Wouldn't go back Food was very good. But the rest was not great. 1) Booth was covered in crumbs, hostess said "sorry about that, the people literally just left". not sure what that has to do with anything. 2) Took forever to get our drink orders taken. 3) Server was nice enough but seemed like she reallllly was not excited to be there. 4) I had to ask for sharing plates for bread 5) I had to ask for refills on water....really? yes, really. 6) They had an entire table stacked high with napkins they were folding right out in the middle of everything. Is this laundry day or a nice dinner out? 7) They started moving furniture around and sweeping the floor and putting up tables all over at 8:30 on a Saturday night. Not professional. Not worth the cost. Not worth going back read more

I love this place! Ive been here many many times. Each time is better than the next. I have a gluten allergy and its very difficult to eat out. Yes I can order a salad anytime I go out to eat and not worry too much about getting sick, but let me tell you...you get sick of salads. This place is amazing as I never have to worry and I can order items just like anyone else. Their entire menu (minus about 5 items) can be made gluten free!! Ive been here for breakfast and dinner. I would recommend the following things.... French onion soup, sweet corn cakes, shrimp n grits (a new favorite of mine), crusted pike, scallops, shortribs (these are soooo good!), mac n cheese (my husband loves, smells good but not GF), mushroom risotto, GF patty melt, Signature burger, the bacon and blue burger, creme brulee, and bananas foster. Their staff is so professional. I wish I could remember one of the servers name, but he always recognizes us and comes over to say hi even if he isnt our server. We have never had the brunch, as most of the items arent GF friendly. I would recommend this to everyone. Great atmosphere! read more

Glen Prairie is new to the neighborhood, but I can already tell it's going to be one of my favorite dinner destinations. First of all, I heartily support Daniel Ovanin's commitment to local, earth-friendly farms and straightforward, thoughtfully prepared food. That the restaurant itself is a green building, well . . . that's just icing on the Michigan apple crisp. Don't miss the (sustainable) wine list! Here's hoping a Sunday brunch is in the works . . . read more

I am fortunate to have stayed at this hotel and try almost everything on the menu- from breakfast to dinner. I have to say, everything that I had was solid. It is a solid American bistro type restaurant. My favorite: halibut (which I got with the delicious mac and cheese), chicken wrap, pork sliders My least favorites: breakfast menu (blah), cobb salad (blah) I want to try the onion soup, which is supposed to be awesome. It's a bit pricey for what it is, to be honest, since I can usually finish a whole dish by myself. But overall, it's a great restaurant, and the service is pretty good. read more

I ordered the Beet Salad with truffle balsamic - truly outstanding. It's a good size to pair with another salad or sandwich. I combined it with the Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, which I would order again too. My parents ordered the Artichoke salad and the Cobb salad. The artichoke salad was really great and the Cobb salad was delicious and a generous portion. I had a mini mango sorbet that was creamy and fruity. Mom had the mini pineapple upside down cake that she says was also tasty. Dennis had the bananas foster which he says was his favorite. Also the crime brûlée was very good. We stopped here on the way out from O'Hare for lunch, but it would also be a nice date night place to go. Plus, the sign outside said they serve the best breakfast. read more

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Crowne Plaza last night, and since we were tired and the Glen Prarie had good reviews, we decided to go for room service. We ordered a cheeseburger, cobb salad, a hummus plate, and a bottle of wine. The food arrived super quick and everything was fresh and delicious. First, the salad. All the ingredients were very fresh and crisp, key to any salad. The grilled chicken was seasoned well and not dried out. Avocados were perfectly ripe. The best part though - THE BACON! Yum, I'm not sure what these guys use, but it was thick cut and sorta maple-y. And the perfect amount of doneness - crisp, but still chewy. The GF says the burger was cooked perfectly, and the fries were well seasoned Oh, but the hummus plate. I eat a lot of hummus and it's clear these guys make their own. It was warm with a great creamy texture. The pita was awesome too. Man, I gotta get back to making hummus again - there really is nothing like homemade. I'm deducting one star only because the wine seemed overpriced. Obviously, there's gonna be a some serious markup, but 4X the store price seems excessive. Nothing special about the selection either. All in all, a great meal! If we're ever in the area again, we might come back just for the hummus alone! read more

I had an outstanding experience at Glen Prairie for brunch yesterday. Six of us went there and everyone really enjoyed their food. Among the group we had the salmon benedict, the traditional benedict, the seasonal hash (duck right now), the mediterranean omelette, the cornflake crusted french toast, and the bacon blue cheese burger. Everyone was extremely satisfied with their order. I tried a few different things in addition to my burger and I really liked them all. It was a bonus that the portion sizes were quite large, definitely a good bang for your buck! My burger was cooked really well and I loved the pretzel bun it was served on. You can also definitely tell how quality their ingredients are here. The blue cheese and bacon were amazing and definitely upped the level of the burger. I also really enjoyed the french fries that came with the burger, they were really well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The ambiance of Prairie Glen is pretty sweet. As a city dweller I felt like I was definitely not in the suburbs and it had an upscale but relaxed vibe to it. The only drawbacks for me were that they refused to serve us alcohol before noon on Sunday. I'm pretty sure the law is 11 AM on Sundays in Illinois and I do not understand why they make you wait an extra hour here. I also thought the service could have been a little bit better. Don't get me wrong, it was not bad, but it is the little things that make for truly exceptional service. I do not think you should ever have to ask for a water refill at a restaurant, especially when you are not drinking anything else with your meal. That's just me though. Overall, I'd highly recommend Prairie Glen to anyone in the area. A great atmosphere and quality, delicious food make it a great spot. read more

It's a relatively expensive restaurant, especially since it's situated inside the hotel. I ordered the salmon. Dude, it's less than half inch thick. By making it that thin, you essentially dried up the fish and I cannot taste anything. Major fail. Nice that they serve local brews, but I doubt I'll ever come back. read more

We've been here at least three times and will return. All my meals there have been very good. We just got back from an enjoyable and delicious dinner. I haven't eaten there often enough to know their menu, but I think it has changed since the last time we were there. Anyway, I had to read the whole thing, and it was tough to make a decision. I landed on the Alaskan halibut with pureed peas and cress. I looked at that and thought, "That is either going to be gross or outstanding." (Sometimes you just can't imagine what food will be like when you've never imagined it together.) It was $34 and seemed pricey for fish and peas, but I decided to give it a shot. We don't eat out nearly as much as we used to, so I can afford a $34 dinner now and then. Well, it was outstanding. Definitely the tastiest (and probably the most unusual) dinner I've had in a few weeks. I was very pleased with it. My husband got a chervil-crusted pike with green beans and some sort of macaroni dish in a little crock. I wasn't interested in the macaroni, but the pike and the green beans were both good. My dinner was better, though. The food is very good, and I don't have any complaints about the service -- my one complaint about it is that it's expensive. I am certainly willing to pay for well-prepared food that I enjoy this much, but... $34 for a halibut dinner seems pricey. Usually fish dishes in area restaurants of the semi-fancy variety are in the $25-30 range. read more

It's really 5 stars for the food, 3 for the service. I came here with my family last week--we wanted a menu with variety, and still a comfortable/more casual dining atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed their food, and they had a pretty good selection of drinks to go off of as well. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back (I don't live close to the location), but if I'm in the area I would give it another try. But the service was...awkward? Our server never introduced himself, and started the conversation by listing the specials (normally nice to at least know their name). They weren't crowded when we were here, and no one was waiting for a table. And yet everyone in my family had their plate cleared as we finished (my brother was even given a to-go box when he still had half a burger left). This was just odd to stay the least, given we had ordered multiple drinks and planned on enjoying each other's company. I've never experienced this at a restaurant unless there is a line out the door, which in that case it is understandable. I mentioned something to the server and got a sarcastic "Well, you were finished weren't you?" Not the point, sir. It's bad etiquette. At any rate, come for the food but if you're someone who places a higher value on service you may be best off elsewhere. read more

The BF and I visited Glen Prairie during Yelp Eats Week. I was excited that this gave us a reason to go. We almost had to cancel dinner because it was one of the worst rain storms of the season. I am so glad that I made us still go....It was worth driving through the storm for! The restaurant is connected to a hotel. However, the only time you realize this while inside is to use the restroom. It has more of a downtown feel than a suburb feel inside the restaurant. The food here was delicious. Everything tasted fresh. The fixed menu helped us try a little bit more than we would have gotten normally. We had the following: Appetizers - Tomato Bruschetta & Becker Lane Organic Pork Sliders Entrees - Miller Farms Seared Chicken & Simply Grilled Wild Caught Salmon Dessert - Strawberry Shortcake & Simply Simon's Cheesecake. The only compliant I have on the food is the strawberry shortcake was not good. It was just a biscuit with strawberry sauce. The Cheesecake made up for it. By the time dessert came, I was so full on amazing food. It was not the end of the world that I didn't want to eat my dessert. We will definitely visit again. It isn't an every day place, but a nice dinner out. With the yelp eat menu, we got a good sample of what they have and it is worth it. As I saw other dishes come out, everything looked like it came out of a gourmet kitchen. read more

We had high expectations, I guess. We were there on Sunday for my birthday and although the server was friendly enough, they were SLOW. I thought for sure our food (all of us had seafood) would be cold, but it wasn't. Either they were short-staffed or inefficient. The mojito I had was syrupy and overly sweet and my husband's margarita was just ok. The wine list was nothing to smile at -- my father in law said Aldi had better wine. While that's a little rough, I knew what he was saying. Our scallop dish was $24. 3 scallops and they were not large by any stretch of the imagination. Our party was only 5 strong and yet they charged us for gratuity, which, if she had not done that, she would have rec'd a better tip. I think it was b/c we were using a restaurant.com g/c and they've gotten screwed. We won't be back. read more

The food here is outstanding. All organic and grass fed. Three are also many gluten free options. The staff is very helpful. Our server Daniel was wonderful and very attentive to our daughter. read more

Went here for a post-wedding party. Drinks were expensive ($11 for a well scotch on the rocks?) It also took a long while for us to get service (three wedding parties were there, the place was busy!) The music was also pretty loud, which made it hard to hear anything. Didn't order anything off of the menu, but there were mini burgers and a nacho bar prepared for our party. Did I mention nacho bar? It was yummy! Guacamole, warm nacho sauce, salsa, sour cream....need I say more? We did a little late night pigging out. (After pigging out at the wedding...what a carb filled day!) read more

This past Tuesday my husband and I were looking for something different Wow we hit the jackpot with Glen Prairie and to top it off we had the most awesome waiter Tod. He suggested the short ribs and the white fish. They were both better than we could have have ever imagined Can't wait to go back and bring some friends and have that Mac and cheese. read more

Came here for a late lunch on a Sunday. We made 2:00 reservations, though at that time they weren't necessary as this place was not at all crowded. The service was great...food was great too. There were no specials on this particular afternoon. They have a pretty decent list of cocktails, wine, martinis, as well as skinny cocktails (I had one of those!) For an appetizer we split the margarita flatbread - so yummy!!! I wish I knew how to duplicate it because it was delicious!!! For my lunch I Had the chicken avocado sandwich and it came with fries. I really like the atmosphere in this place. They had a board advertising a special St. Patrick's Day Wine dinner and another event so they must have specials at other times. I would like to come back to this place for sure...everything was really great about it! read more

Very good, based on only one visit. My friend & I met here for a Tuesday night gab. Lucky for us the server didn't rush us and the food was really good. I loved that they source local (Midwest) ingredients and make a great effort to tell you where ingredients come from. They even have "green-grown" wines by the glass, because as the server explained "organic" is an undefined term. I enjoyed a reisling. To start I had the cold beet salad - slices of differently colored varieties, with fresh greens. My entree included Northern pike coated with panko, nice crunchy outside and moist, flaky inside; on a bed of baby green beans. The side of baked mac & cheese in its own little metal pot - oh boy, better than good. Crunchy crumb topping, penne pasta with several kinds of gooey cheese (all from Wisconsin). Dessert was pleasing - they offered tiny $2 portions of many, allowing a taste even after all that mac & cheese. The menu is varied - everything from bison steak to pork chops to meatloaf to fish. I'll have to visit again to try other items. Pricey for a restaurant attached to a Crowne Plaza hotel I would think - about $50 each including a glass of wine & tip. They did offer a 3-course fixed price menu that was a good value, but we wanted to try other things. The restaurant and hotel are on a really ugly commercial stretch of Roosevelt Rd. east of I-355. But visit anyway! read more

So the food was pretty good. But entrees took 30+ minutes to get to us!!!! That is about all I can say about the food. I went to dinner at 7pm with a good friend. Lucky we have a lot to talk about and don't lack those ackward moments of silence. There was multiple times where I noticed servers running around looking stressed and it was somewhat annoying. No one noticed or seemed bothered by the fact we had been waiting a while for our main courses, a wedge salad and butternut squash ravioli. The servers looked busy but could have at least stopped by or had a manager by to tell us food was running behind or just acknowledge and notice us? Plus our server asked pushed us to order dessert so he could leave. I know we were the annoying table that was going to keep you for a while but seriously......Boo on you. You could have asked a lot nicer. I serve and would have approached that circumstance a lot different. Drinks got out fast, appitizers and dessert got out quickly too. Pretty good Dirty Martini! Service was not terrible but he didn't give a crap about us and the host couldn't find our rsvp for a few moments. I think this place needs a bit of TLC and restructuring. Seems to be lacking a lot. read more