One of my favorite places to eat gumbo and the fried catfish. The service brings you any upscale drinks or anything that fits your pallet.

This past Friday I experienced some of the best eating in a while! This was my first visit to the Homewood location but I went to the Blue Island location before the fire. Honestly this experience was the best! We began by ordering the hickory buttered bbq shrimp. They were amazing and if they bottled this sauce and sold it, it would be a major money maker. We also ordered the bourbon roasted oysters. Again, the flavor was like nothing I've ever had. The French bread served with the oysters was perfect for "sopping up " the residual sauce in the bottom of the BOTH appetizer plates. Now this is where things got interesting. We had yet to order entrees, my tastebuds were dancing on the speakers and both appetizer plates were bare. Soooooo we did what any rational person would do...we ordered 2 more appetizers. ‍ This time fried green tomatoes and the cornbread. Hubby said the cornbread was like old school homemade cornbread with a hint of jiffy. I thought it was just ok. But let's talk about the BEST fried green tomatoes I've ever had. They were fried perfectly and served with chèvre, poblano basil jelly, red remoulade and shrimp ceviche. Honestly, I didn't see any shrimp ceviche on the dish but the flavor of the chèvre and the jelly with the perfectly fried pickled green tomatoe was like a party in my mouth. Let's just say the appetizers were the real winners here. Hubby had the jambalaya and I ordered the blackened redfish etouffee, which was loaded with crawfish. Both dishes were good but slightly bland. Easily rectified with a few dashes of salt. The drinks were good and I didn't need the second one but WTH, it was Friday. I almost forgot the Bananas Foster bread pudding...OMG!!!!! It was Iike a mixture of bread pudding, cremè brûlée and banana pudding. The beauty here is the originality of the flavors. Like I can't wait to get back...today. And Adam was the best server ever!!! Felt like I was visiting his house. read more

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Great food! I would recommend the Jambalaya. It is delicious! Also the gumbo is filled with seafood. Several very large shrimp, clams, mussels etc. read more

As far as good tasing food goes this was the place for me & my family,-one of a very few restaurants that I can actually say that has a complete menu of excellent tasting food everything we ordered(& we ordered a lot) was not only tasteful but prepared flavorfully & with sauces the complemented each dish. the warm corn bread is a must try for southern style cornbread fans I'd return to the restaurant just for this item alone, I was also very impressed with the vegan version of jambalaya,-slightly spicy but very edible read more

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Maple Tree used to earn 5 stars from me easily. My last visit wasn't so great. Tried the fried oysters and while they were tasty, they were overpriced (NOT worth $22!!!)... tiny oysters swimming in butter. The ribs were dry and tasteless, possibly cooked the day before. I want very badly for them to get back to the great restaurant they once were. And the plastic smile my waitress wore did not disguise her curt disposition and her lack of knowledge of menu items. read more

So I have been here a couple times and the food is always amazing but this time it truly stock out to me that the catfish was seasoned to perfection the drinks were awesome. If you're looking for a place to take some out of town friends two for a good time and great food and great conversation choose this place. The service was very knowledgeable of the menu and was able to ask any questions and give great suggestions. read more

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Welcome to Homewood! The new location is full off positive energy, excellent cocktails, and great food! Same delightful staff in this new location! read more

Maple Tree Inn - Southern Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

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Food is great Atmosphere wonderful hospitality superb, get the house drink it is so good five out of five read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant while looking on Open Table. It is truly a gem! It has become part of our restaurant rotation. My husband and I get the fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, catfish and grits, brisket and we had the crème brûlée spin on the bread pudding. The drinks are awesome too. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant read more

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The interior exudes a cool and romantic vibe. Despite it being our second visit, we chose to dine outside this time. The outdoor atmosphere was decent, and the food was good. A fantastic local spot with great vibes. read more

Maple Tree Inn - Mac & Cheese, Smothered Greens, Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Grits - Southern Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

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The food was amazing to me!!! I've gone to many places to eat. Nothing has now compared to Maple Tree Inn. Tasty and not to mentioned "hot.." the oysters I didn't care for. Everything else that my party and I ordered was better than I've had in a while. I could actually taste the cheddar cheese in the Mac n cheese. The entrees of Catfish, shrimp and grits and the fried chicken thighs. Juicy and very flavorful. I'm into flavors and maple tree inn delivered. Dirty rice was spicy but good. Everything was still 5 stars. I didn't care for the key lime pie ; too thick and I didn't get the key lime favors.. The drinks were on point. No complaints Malbec / tequila silver shot read more

Just Wow. Let's get into this review. Babe and I were doing our weekly date night. We just moved from the city of Chicago where it's restaurant heaven. From downtown to the west loops to up north, the unique restaurants is a foodies dream. So it was nice to move back home (to the burbs) and find restaurants that give you that "Downtown", up north feel without all the chaos or paying yo park lol. The dining experience was great. From the dark, cabin feel ambiance to the service. Everyone was super nice. From the host to the bussers. Now let's get into the good stuff... The FOOD. Maple Tree Inn is a Creole & Cajun restaurant. Giving you a taste of NOLA. Since this was our first time coming here we decided to smorgasbord it. Just order and place in the middle and enjoy....together. Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita: 10/10 This drink lived up to it's name. Just the perfect balance of sweet and spicy (and strong). 2 of these will have you right. It's also coated with a salt and pepper rim that compliments the drinks flavors. I loved the smokiness of this cocktail and the crushed ice. BBQ Shrimp: 10/10 This was a cute little appetizer to kick off the meal. Honestly it taste like a mini shrimp boil. For a minute there I was sad we were sharing it lol. It comes with about 6-7 shrimp. Good app size for one person. Voodoo Nuts: 10/10 Andouille sausage with garlic clove in the center. The texture and taste is of a meatball with a extra kick of garlic. The Sauces and garnish on the plate compliments the sausage well. Redfish Etouffee: I0/10 This was the star of the night. I've never had crawfish before because I can't get pass the look of them, but I always wanted to try the actual meat. Tonight was all about trying something new so of COURSE we had to try this. The Redfish and crawfish was so fresh and they weren't stingy with the fish at all. This meal was flavored to perfection. The Roux was done perfectly with the perfect amount of spice. The string beans were chef kiss. This plate screamed NOLA! My goal is to try EVERYTHING on this menu but I don't know if I can pass this plate up when I visit. Leaving out the place felt beautiful. My spouse is from California and she said it felt like she was back in Cali with the nice trees outside and the summer breeze. This will Be our GO-TO spot for sure. A perfect place for date night, a girls lunch or a solo lunch at the bar. read more

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The service & ambiance was wonderful. The burnt ends was more of pot roast instead if brisket.

A new restaurant for our area but not new to most as they have been to their previous locations. It's on a highway and at peak dining time (or since it's new) parking was at a premium. If the lot is full you need to park in a lot down the street in the public lot. There is an outdoors that I assume will be open and that will be nice. The inside is nice and they have a small bar area. There is a fireplace seating area and warm tones of wood. The service was a bit annoying but they are being trained I assume. Wasn't sure if they were trying to rush us out but the bus person kept touching my friends plate before they were done. Finally had to tell him not to touch his plate again. What happened to asking? The waitress was friendly and attentive. The food was hit or miss. His crawfish etoufee was good but my chicken wasn't as flavorful but juicy. A nice little cup of extra syrup should come with the waffle vs asking. The chargrilled oysters he liked better than me but nothing a little salt didn't fix. The bananas foster bread pudding was delicious! You get a lot of bread and custard. The sweet potato cheesecake was okay. The drinks were nice as they have cocktails on tap. This was a first for me. I tried the dark and stormy and plan on going back to try more. It is certainly worth a visit and I will go again and update as I will try other items on their read more

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Hands down one of the finest restaurants in Chicagoland. Trust me. From the food menu to the bar program the attention to detail is on point. Fried oysters tonight and a mahi-mahi for the ages. So fricking good! read more

Took my mom here for her 71st birthday there was 6 of us we had a beautiful time the ambience was nice our server was great and the food was really good..the mac and cheese was exceptionally good. read more

Again an amazing evening!! We were there for my birthday and our 3rd wedding anniversary. Gina was our server and she is absolutely fantastic. All service here is fantastic and the food is always 2nd to none! Definitely and highly recommend Maple Tree Inn!! read more

Maple Tree Inn - Southern Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

They're trying to get 5 stars out of me. On this trip I came solo and had the bar all to myself. I started with the bar servers appetizer recommendation of a crab based dip and it worked. I ended with the blue crab from the Chefs special of the day and it was powerfully full of flavor. Everything about this dish was fabulous. read more

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Food was well seasoned . Service was very good . Overall, we were pleased with everything. read more

The services always awesome when I go, and their food is nothing short of delicious and every time I've been the food has been consistently good and made the same way every time. The only thing I don't like is their hours they don't open until later in the day and I believe Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday they're closed, other than that, the food is great and the service is good. They would've gotten a full five stars, but I just don't like their hours and days of operation. read more

A server named Matt is a bit abrupt and unfriendly. Maybe he's been working too long but if the job isn't for him any longer, he should consider quitting. read more

Food was soooo amazing. The bartender EMILY makes some amazing French 75s. Ross was an amazing server! The seafood gumbo was sooooooo bomb !!!!! And ALL staff is so attentive, we had two managers check on us and multiple floor staff check on us!! We'll be back! read more

Soooo I've been dying to try this place for a long time. I'm so glad I did. The entrance to the place is amazing with the complimentary valet! Greeted by some amazing hostesses. My server Adam was perfect personable and hilarious. Please ask for him. The food is heavenly. It brought me back to my trips to Nola with the amazing taste. The drinks were a game changer. Not watered down but not too strong either. The crowd was typical and mixed. Not to loud you could hear the music. The vibe was low dim light setting rustic NOLA vibe. Iykyk. I'm going back ASAP! read more

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THIS PLACE IS THE SPOT TO BE! The food is extremely delicious and unique for the area. This upscale establishment has a lot to offer in the way of food with its stylish and refreshing direction. They offer vegan and gluten-free menus for those who desire one as well. To kick things off I started my most recent meal with the crab cake appetizer. Not only was it seasoned perfectly but the texture of the crispy exterior was amazing. The crab didn't simply make the dish but it complemented the rest the cake in a way that did not leave an offensive fishy taste or aroma. The sauce that it was accompanied with spoke volumes while remaining subtle with its creamy and tangy nature. My main course for the night ended up being the well reviewed "burnt ends". Honestly, I was more than impressed. The brisket which is slow cooked for many hours was the most tender meat Ive had in a long while. It was drenched in a sauce that was both sweet and mild. The garlic mashed potatoes on the side added a much needed savory companion while the smothered cabbage provided a sour taste to cut through all other flavors. Everything on the plate including the horseradish sauce dressed on the plate created the sensation of perfect unification. No dish became boring and every bite created a new experience depending on the order of bites you took before. They have mastered Cajun cooking and the vibe of the restaurant was so comfortable. It was very chill and full of culture. This is easily one of the best restaurants in the area. read more

Maple Tree Inn - Burnt Ends - Southern Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

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My favorite restaurants of 2022 and 23.... Everything I have eaten here has been fire....especially the catfish..."Bruh" ...im coming back soon.. the wait staff are top notch... love it here! read more

Maple Tree Inn - The Fried Catfish - Southern Near Me - Homewood, Illinois

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Had dinner at Maple Tree on Sunday. A $25 credit card hold was required for the reservation. The Wait staff were very friendly and personable. We had a party of four and ordered most of the appetizers which included alligator cheesecake, oysters, shrimp, brussel sprouts, fried green tomatoes and the crabcake. One member of our party ordered the etouffee entrée. No bread or butter was served with the etouffee which was a rather small portion for the price of almost $30.00. The appetizers were tasty for the most part. We ordered a bottle of the house cabernet. This proved to be a problem. It was delivered in a carafe, not a bottle and we were charged $77.00. The carafe served about 3 1/2 glasses of what is usually served in most restaurants. While the food was good, the cost of the house wine was an unpleasant surprise . Will not be dining there in the future. read more

Absolute best restaurant with the best staff in the Chicago Southland. Also was told the management, after the original location in Blue Island was forced to shut down due to a fire....continued to pay their staff......that's the type of ownership and business I will ALWAYS support....the bonus is that the food was AMAZING!! read more

All I can say about this restaurant is WOW! If you're looking for flavors that are out of this world and the closest we've had to NOLA itself, look no further! Started with the hurricane drink. Delicious but definitely different than a hurricane drink as I know it. It was more fruity and tart tasting. Blue crab beignets were next. Crispy, creamy, savory and smoky flavors. Very good. We then had the cornbread, crawfish etoufee and jambalaya. All outstanding! They serve two different butters with the cornbread - a savory one that tasted like it was blended with cream cheese (my favorite) and a cinnamon sweeter option. The entrees were cooked to perfection and very very tasty! I would consider this restaurant a hidden gem! We came from Frankfort and we will definitely be back! The only disappointment was the valet. There was only one person working and it was a very busy time. Upon leaving, we had to wait for the valet to drive 4 cars in before finally saying, "Can we please have our keys? We need to go." read more

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It was an amazing experience , the waitress was great . I was just driving pass and was looking for lunch , I didn't expect it to be great

Great ambiance. Easy parking. The food was outstanding. We'll be back probably sooner rather than later

Red beans & rice very flavorful Fried fish delicious Skillet corn bread is a Must‼ Oyster Rockefeller very good Run punch drink is very good‼ Service was great read more

My wife and I went for her birthday. The service was outstanding. The ambiance is excellent and the food was excellent. I had the red fish etouffee and it was delicious. My wife enjoyed the burnt ends and we both loved the fried green tomatoes and cornbread. Overall , it was a really great dinning experience. We will be back and I recommend this place highly. By the way Ozzie was our server and he was perfection! read more

Ozzie was our waiter. He is consistently kind and remembers his customers. He made our night special by knowing the menu options and guiding our recommendations with his expertise since he has been with the organization for 15 years. The food, service and ambiance were all amazing, and met and exceeded our expectations. Our expectations were exceeded when we received top notch quality service for waiting a few minutes longer for the High Top tables we reserved for our friend's birthday celebration. Elizabeth (manager), Mia (hostess) and Ozzie (waiter) were all pleasant, accommodating and professional. The desserts were delicious as well as our entrees. I highly recommend this restaurant; for an anniversary, a date night or birthday celebrations. This is a place you want to reserve for yourself and others. read more

The food was awful. They pickle everything. I had the fried cat fish, but I think it was sway, not cat. It was m ot good. I also had their greens, and they were awful, too. My mom had the gumbo, and she was not happy either. Their service was ok. read more

I like the food, service, and atmosphere. This place is great. I have been here several times, most recently for my wife's birthday. I highly recommend. read more

The food & atmosphere were fantastic, The service we received was stellar, also. I will definitely return!!! read more

The ambiance was so beautiful, they played music a nice mix of jazz and old classics...great for a date night or just a classy place to have dinner with friends...service was great, our waiter Ozzy told us the story of the fire...food was delicious...we actually closed the place down and left with the staff...Will definitely go back! read more

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This food is so delicious! Everything was great! The only hiccup we had reservations and still waited an hour read more

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I've been here three times now. First time was probably 4 stars, but the remaining two times have been incredible. With the exception of a few obvious choices like gumbo, etouffee, and jambalaya, the menu changes every year or so. The last time there, I had burnt ends with ancho molasses bbq sauce, cabbage with horseradish, gouda cheese grits, and a side of mac and cheese. Everything was incredible; I would have licked the plate if no one were watching. read more

Made reservations with a required deposit. I was extremely excited to try out Maple Tree Inn because I had heard great things. I had my mouth ready for charbroiled oysters only to learn that they didn't have any oysters at all. I was devastated but opted for the hickory buttered bbq shrimp at the suggestion of our server. It was horrible!!! The fried chicken was okay but nothing to write home about. Perhaps it was an off night or maybe it was because we had a last reservation. Hopefully, I can try this place out again and have a better experience. read more

Maple Tree Inn - Yucky Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp. - Southern Near Me - Homewood, Illinois