Acorn Grill + Terrace is a hidden gem in Northbrook. It is at the Heritage Oaks Golf Club, a Park…read moreDistrict facility.   On a nice end-of-summer evening, my daughter and I got a table on their lovely terrace, which has an excellent view of the golf course.  It was absolutely beautiful during sunset.  Service was friendly and attentive.   Food and drinks were of great value.  We shared an order of SW Chicken Egg Rolls, which came in six pieces. They were tasty and had a nice crunch.  I had a glass of Chardonnay and grilled salmon, while my daughter had a Birdie Spritz, burger and fries.  The food was flavorful and filling. It's worth mentioning that the glass of Chardonnay was a house wine and only cost $10.   My daughter and I both truly enjoyed the dinner.  We particularly loved the outdoor setting.  Next time would be a date with my wife.  I would love to return to enjoy more meals at Acorn Grill + Terrace!

Went here once not expecting much and was pleasantly surprised at the majority of our order. We ate…read moreoutside with a nice view of the course, it was a beautiful day. Most the food was surprisingly tasty. Definitely higher quality than I expected and I thought the buffalo wrap in particular was great. $14 Garlic Cheese Curds (wisconsin cheddar cheese | ranch or marinara dipping sauce) - very good! $17 Southwest Salad GF (mixed greens | grilled chicken | black beans | corn | cucumber | tomato | cheddar | red onion | house blend cheese | tortilla strips | southwest dressing) - too pricey but it did taste good $15 Buffalo Chicken Wrap (crispy buffalo chicken | lettuce | tomato | red onion | ranch | spinach or flour tortilla) - this was yummy! It had enough buffalo sauce and the fries we're good too, pretty crispy $14 Roasted Veggie Sandwich (grilled eggplant | grilled zucchini | grilled squash | roasted red pepper | hummus | balsamic glaze | sourdough) - this was the only letdown ended up being very bland and plain. Honestly not that much veggies, barely any hummus, so the whole thing fell flat. Would go back!

Went for oyster and some cocktails We were tired from…read moreshopping Wish they had more bar bites We weren't hungry so went for oyster Super great quality!

Stopped in for happy hour bites and drinks. Ordered a dirty martini at happy price of $9 (regular…read moreprice $17). It was delicious BUT it was only about 3 oz (not sure, but I believe regular size is like 5-6 oz). So BASICALLY smaller price BUT significantly less martini, making it no HAPPY HOUR deal! Will not do that again! Rip off! We also ordered happy hour bite for $9 which was delicious. We ordered guacamole & chips which were so yummy! On top of the Guac they had feta cheese, cilantro and corn. Not huge in size, plenty for two people, and Very delicious. FYI, they automatically add an 18% service charge on your bill for a tip to the server. Then they give you recommended additional tip amounts at bottom of receipt showing a 3%, 5% and 7% additional tip amount.

Had dinner with my family at the Glenview location. While the food was very good (as always), the…read moreservice really set the restaurant apart. Miguel P was an amazing waiter. He was very attentive, without being intrusive, he served us with smiles and made us laugh. We had a few specific menu variations and he nailed all of them! He really made a nice dinner, very enjoyable. We'll come back again, but will request him as our server! Kudos to kitchen staff and Miguel!!

I find it hard to believe Wildfire has a 3.6 rating. As far as I am concern it is 5 stars…read moreall the way. The food is delicious, service is top-notch and the restaurant is beautiful and comfortable. I like it's darker than most restaurants. My most recent visit was lovely. My sister took me there for my birthday lunch that's later this week. Our server, Vito, was outstanding. My sister had the BBQ ribs and I had the skirt steak. Both were delicious. I love their sides including mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and au gratin potatoes. Serving sizes are generous and the menu offers a great variety of options.

This was so delicious! The food was enough for two meals…read more The servers for friendly and nice! It's a family type resturant. Busy but fun to meet friends! You can eat outside or in family style booths and tables . Ample parking in a strip mall. I will try lunch next time . Well worth it .

The feel/ambiance was more like a diner than a cafe. I was given a booth and immediately regretted…read moreit because the cushions were useless. I felt like a child sitting there because the seats were low. It doesn't help that I'm not very tall either. The food was okay, and the portions were generous. I ordered the sweet potato skillet, which came with diced ham, cheese, and eggs. It also came with a short stack of pancakes, which were also generously sized. Although you definitely need butter and syrup on the pancakes, it wasn't very tasty without them. I could only finish half of this meal and had to take the rest home. Do not order the coffee, it tasted terrible, as if it were burnt. The server was very friendly and attentive at first. But when the food arrived, he didn't check back very often. I had to flag down another server for a takeout container before he came with the check.

I was honestly pleasantly surprised by our order from Moretti's. I'm not sure why: maybe because…read moretheir menu was pretty extensive, and I was wondering if a place could do that many specials well. They definitely exceeded my expectations for all the items we ordered. I was particularly partial to their roasted brussel sprout appetizer and the thin crust Old School Italian pizza. It really hit the spot with Italian beef, sweet peppers, giardinera mix, and even two containers of au joux on the side. Honestly it was perfect to dip the crust into at the end of every slice. We ordered out, so I can't speak to the crowds or wait time inside, but the carry out experience was super efficient and no nonsense. I'm looking forward to trying out some more items from their plentiful menu.

Bring back the old pizzas-the last six months or so, the pizzas (both thin and deep dish) lack…read moremajor flavor!

We had the most wonderful experience here on my birthday. It had only been open for a week or so at…read morethe time, and staff was plentiful, including some we spoke with who were brought in from other locations to help with the opening. We were literally treated like royalty. From the handicapped parking in the back and easy access through a side door, to the birthday card waiting at the table, to having several managers stop by to introduce themselves and chat, to the delicious food and several craft cocktails that we tried, everything was just perfect. I can't wait to go back again, but I need to plan well in advance. The couple times we've tried to go in on short notice there have been no reservations, but we'll definitely be back soon!

Came here for a Sunday night dinner and luckily made reservations ahead of time as this place gets…read morevery packed even for an early scheduled dinner at 4:30 PM. It is located in Plaza, Del Lago, and be sure to get there early to find some parking as this place has not changed in over 35 years. It is still narrow and limited in parking. The ambience here is absolutely beautiful and every inch of it is worth taking a picture of your social media. We did arrive a little bit early and they were kind enough to see us immediately. We were here for a birthday celebration and they did give a cute birthday card and we got to pick out a dessert for free as well. That came out with a candle. This was very thoughtful. This was our first visit and we ordered an appetizer to share one soup as well as a salad to split. This was a lot of food quite frankly, then we each ordered our own entrées as well. We had quite a bit of leftovers. However, we definitely finished the dessert cake. The food here is super tasty very fresh. It did take a little while for it to come out, but someone did stop by to let us know and apologize for the wait. Our server Ben was absolutely incredible and so nice. I would definitely come back here again, whether for a lunch or another dinner. I look forward to their menus evolving and growing. This is a great place to eat super casual and it was great to see families here as well as just locals coming by for a quick bite of dinner. I will say do expect a higher price point simply because of the restaurant and its location. Also, with that higher price point while I do think the portions are fair they're definitely not on the larger or generous side. However, it is an overall great dining experience no-frills not so pretentious and definitely worth a visit.

We couldn't decide if we wanted breakfast or lunch so a friend recommended this place since they…read moreserve both. Plenty of parking as it's located in a plaza. The menu is located on a big board behind the counter. They have quite a lot of food items to choose from. You order and pay at the counter and you'll get a number to put on your table and they bring it out to you. They had me at horchata, plus it's self serve and you can get refills. The kicker? It's delicious horchata so I will be back. For my food I ordered breakfast enchiladas in red sauce and a side of hashbrowns. I didn't realize the enchiladas came with rice and beans so that was a lot of food so some got packaged up to go home. The space is clean, there's plenty of tables inside to dine in. Staff were quick to clean off tables as patrons left.

Once Upon a Grill is a great spot for great food -- consistently tasty and always satisfying. It's…read morean easy go‑to when you want something reliable and flavorful. My only gripe is the pace during lunchtime. I get that they're busy, but it is lunch, and most people don't have a lot of time to spare. The wait can feel a bit long when you're trying to squeeze in a quick meal. Still, the food makes it worth coming back, especially when you're not in a rush.

This might have been only the second time that we have ever dined at California Pizza Kitchen in…read moreNorthbrook Court. I have long forgotten about our first dining experience here, most likely because there was nothing to write home about. After reading some negative reviews, I was not expecting much, but I was quite pleasantly surprised by our experience this time around. CPK is a solid 4 out of 5 stars. We picked California Pizza Kitchen mainly because it is one of the very few restaurants remaining in Northbrook Court, and we were going to watch a movie at AMC 14 in the same mall at 7:00 pm. Convenience was the major reason for our choice. When we arrived around 5:30 pm that Friday, the restaurant was fairly busy, which was a good sign. We were promptly seated in a booth close to the bar. Although the décor was a little dated, the place was still quite comfortable. Our server, Steven, was friendly and attentive. He apologized for the wait for our food, which took a little over 20 minutes to arrive. We could see that they were also busy handling takeout orders. Steven offered us bread and olive oil, which was a nice touch, and he checked in on us a couple of times throughout our meal. Our daughter ordered a Sparkling Mojito ($13.50), while I had an Iced Tea ($3.99). Their pizzas are 10", so we ordered two pizzas to share among the 3 of us and still had leftovers to take home. Fortunately, we had our cooler in the car since we were seeing a movie after dinner. We had their signature Original BBQ Chicken Pizza ($19.69), which was simple but good. The chicken was not dry, which was a plus. We also had the Works Pizza ($20.69), which came with spicy Italian sausage, rustic pepperoni, Cremini mushrooms, mozzarella, red onions, green peppers, olives, and wild Greek oregano. Although this pizza was quite greasy, all the ingredients tasted fresh and delicious. I do wish the toppings had been distributed more evenly, though. We asked Steven if we could get to the theater through the mall since it had been a while since we last visited. He said yes, but unfortunately, the mall closes at 7:00 pm! So, we had to drive over to the theater instead. It wasn't a problem, though, since we were in and out of the restaurant in about 80 minutes. Overall, I would recommend California Pizza Kitchen if you're looking for a convenient meal before seeing a movie at AMC 14 Northbrook. The food was better than I expected, the service was friendly, and the location made it an easy choice for our evening.

California Pizza Kitchen was... fine. Nothing particularly special, but not terrible either. We…read morewent with a group after visiting the botanical gardens, and while the menu definitely has something for everyone -- which is great when you've got a wide range of ages -- the experience itself was pretty average. Service was super slow, which made the meal feel longer than it needed to be. The food was okay, nothing standout, but it got the job done. It wouldn't be my first choice, but it works when you need a place that can accommodate a group with different tastes.