We had the most delightful waitress. We spent a good amount of time talking to her, and she even chatted with my children. The establishment is a fancier diner. The restroom was clean and very spacious. They have their own parking lot as well. I ordered the sirloin burger with bacon. The bacon may have been old. The burger was okay. It needed seasoning though it was cooked perfectly medium. My children enjoyed their mac and cheese and grilled cheese sandwich. read more

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I have mixed feelings about this place. I got a sirloin cheese burger. It was cooked perfectly but I don't think the burger was seasoned. It lacked salt and it was a really thick patty. You have to pay extra for onion rings and the onion rings were ok. My kids got a grilled cheese and a Mac and cheese. They enjoyed it. The waitress gave us great service. She was engaged with our kids. My wife thought her burger was ok. The location was in a great spot beautifully decorated. Bathrooms were very clean. My biggest complaint would be the prices. 2 burgers 1 plain mac and cheese 1 grilled cheese was about 80 dollars. It's a nice place but I don't think I would go back. read more

Ridgeview Grill - Sirloin burger with onion rings. - American Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

Driven by here so many times and finally brought the family to check it out. This is a casual diner experience with decent burgers (although black and blue burger is a bit too aggressively seasoned with pepper) and Greek inspired options such as chicken kebobs. Large portions that are filling, if not particularly inspiring. read more

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I'm visiting family and friends in Wilmette and had breakfast on Sunday, and lunch on Thursday at the Ridgeview Grill. I thought I would combine both meals into this review. For breakfast on Sunday, I had pancakes, and an omelette with hash browns and toast. I selected the Garden Omelette, it was very good. The egg was fluffy and had a substantial amount of spinach, broccoli, onions, tomatoes and feta (I substituted instead of mozzarella) cheese. I forgot to ask to have the omelette made with butter, which I believe substantially adds to the flavor of the egg, but the oil they used was fine. The hash browns were crispy on the outside, not too oily, and cooked just right .....we added salt and ketchup and they were delicious. If you saw the picture of the pancakes I attached, you'll see they're small, and flat. They come with the omelette (you get the choice of toast or pancakes). It appears they're made in large batches and may have been sitting on top of each other. That being said, while I was hoping for a large, fluffy pancake, this one at least, was soft and tasted fine....and given the choice of toast and pancakes in the future, I'll still take the pancakes! I went back to the Grill on Thursday and had the sirloin burger with sweet potato fries. I like my burgers 'medium well', which I've found is next to impossible to get right. Restaurants can't seem to figure out how to leave the center pink, not red, or well done. This one was well done; but juicy, tender and flavorful, which was fine with me. The sweet potato fries were very good - I've read some reviews where there were criticisms for lack of salt. I like adding my own salt - so on my hash browns for breakfast and the sweet potatoes for lunch, I added salt and they were perfect. read more

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The service has gone down in recent years. This place used to be my favorite to have lunch with my book club.

Everything is amazing here. I got the Athenian chicken today and I paid the up charge for the French onion soup. Husband got the meatloaf with blue cheese crumbles and chicken noodle soup. Everything is so fresh. Well seasoned and great customer service. read more

Ridgeview Grill - Athenian Chicken - American Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

Ridgeview Grill Is Amazing! I used to get the BlueCheese Burger with Sweet Potato Fries. Great Burger, Very Tasty! Then I became a vegetarian and this afternoon, I ordered the Impossible Burger with Sweet Potato Fries and an Arnold Palmer. They also have a full stocked bar! Completely Delicious!! This place is a Gem! Dean & Valerie are kind and courteous hosts. read more

Wanted a break from hotel buffet for breakfast. The food was average; the wait staff accommodated the way I like my eggs prepared as did the kitchen. Large open space and lots of tables available. read more

Nice spot for good eats. Breakfast, lunch or dinner they do a great job. I enjoy the Greek salad.

If you're looking for a good night on the town with family and friends, go with Ridgeview Grill in Wilmette. Great ambiance, great vibes.

Thanks to yelp we stumbled on to Ridgeville Grill, last night. We had a couple people looking for hot turkey sandwiches and boy. Did we ever find them? A ton of turkey loaded up with mashed potatoes, stuffing carrots, green beans, and gravy everywhere. Just delicious. Next time I'm doubling up on the cranberry sauce. Someone else got the ribs. Someone else got the pasta and I've got a chicken Caesar salad for dinner tonight. This might be the place I used to go to when I was in high school called, "Parker's", but what a fine this is. I was checking out the menu, next time we order from them, I will be looking for the double pork chop, and the turkey club sandwich. By the way, Valerie, who I think owns the place or manages it could not have been friendlier or more helpful on the phone. So you guys terrific restaurant great food it took like 20 minutes for it to get to my house and can't wait to order from there again. Highly recommended. read more

Great breakfast! The service is always very attentive. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and family friendly. read more

Short answer, nope. When you walk in to the restaurant you are full of promise, anticipation, and cheer. The ambience of this place begs you to sit down like you are getting ready for an experience. The wait staff are friendly and provide a welcoming environment. Then the food arrives... when the menu says ham off the bone (which it is) I had high hopes. But honestly, the eggs had no flavor and the American slice cheese didn't really sit well with me. The hash browns were unseasoned as well unless you consider burnt a seasoning. It lost all potato flavoring and the burn just made everything else taste... burnt. The English muffin was fine. The black iced tea was the highlight of the entire meal. I really wished I would have liked it. I love the look and feel and if they put as much effort into the food, it would be great. The price is right though. The entire meal was around 17 bucks with tax. read more

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I can't quite put it into words, but whenever I eat out or dine in, they always do their best to accommodate each guest. The menu is great and has a lot options. The bbq ribs are personally my favorite. The ambiance is great and has a vintage vibe to it which makes it timeless. You can tell that the cooks really take their time to make each meal. I would highly recommended this place read more

I've been a frequent at this restaurant for years and I have had it with the owner and male servers. I don't get a hello and they basically are rude even the man who serves me coffee cant give me eye contact or refills. I asked for a to go cup today for my newly ordered soda and the server came back with a check for $1.10. Prices have gone up and it's gotten so bad no one greets you at the door or asks how the meal was. We need an alternative in Wilmette. I miss Bakers Square that had the friendliest servers and hosts and it was pleasant and great value. read more

Food was excellent. Service was excellent. I would like to improve the location of the outside tables. Thank you! read more

Bad. My nephew ordered a Mac and cheese, turned out to be a melted mozzarella cube in crunchy pasta drowned in olive oil. Jeez. However, my grilled cheese and tomato soup was fine, but the soup was too salty. Service was well.......ok. The ambiance around here is cozy, felt like a cottage I guess. Not a frequent flyer though for this place read more

The food here is excellent, the service outstanding, staff friendly. It's a wonderful neighborhood restaurant we love.

We started ordering breakfast to go during COVID and still do when our kids don't feel like leaving the house. Something for everyone and the food is always consistently good w high quality ingredients. Proud to support a local, multi-generational family business. read more

Still an incredible restaurant! My go-to, the gypsy with over medium eggs and pancakes, will always be one of my favorite breakfast meals ever. I can still taste it as I'm writing this. Such a shame this restaurant isn't at 5/5 stars. Don't let the negative reviews deter you - those people haven't been coming for over 10 years with exceptional food every time. Just saying. You have got to come to Ridgeview Grill. read more

We just moved a mile north of this restaurant and checked it out for the first time. The service was extremely quick and friendly. The omelette was a great size and I'm glad I ordered the pancakes as a side. They were some of the best pancakes I've had in a while. I'll definitely come back. read more

fresh well prepared food. Ask for Octavia. terrific, lovely server! Pleasant and comfortable!

The service and food were outstanding. We took guest with us and we were able to make reservations for 11:00 on a Sunday morning. Although it was busy our table was ready on time. I'm sure we'll be back many times. read more

Very good pancakes! Omelette was very good as well as the service. Reasonably priced, very clean restaurant. Parking in back.

Since moving to Wilmette in 2016 Ridgeview Grill has been one of our main breakfast and lunch spots. The restaurant is clean, the servers are friendly, the food is great and the owners are very conscientious warm people. I like their omelettes, the eggs over easy with spinach. Their French toast is also the best in the burbs! During Covid we've been ordering takeout and pulling up front and having it placed in the car. The third spin great and the service is even better. Feeling lucky to have a great neighborhood spot like this it's just anybody on the North Shore check it out. read more

Had the French onion soup and the Greek roasted Chicken - both were excellent. Chicken was moist, tender and flavorful.

The food is good overall, but what makes this place outstanding is the excellent service and the acoustics! You can actually carry on a conversation no matter how crowded the restaurant is. For me this sets it apart from most other area restaurants. (That ought to be another category-- noise!) read more

Great service, everyone is so friendly. The food is always consistently good and a great value! Absolutely a staple for our neighborhood,

Wonderful ambiance of genuine hospitality with very excellent family style favorites and specialties dashed by the owner's (Papa John 90+ years 'young-at-heart' Grandfather) Greek delights! Always freshly prepared high quality Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner foods! Designed for casuals, friends, families, sports teams, businesses, after theater or movie dates, and special occasion gatherings (private dining room available by reservation)! Treat yourself and your neighbors, associates, and loved ones! We've been enjoying The Ridgeview Grill of Wilmette since 1963 and ever will into the Future! Bravo! Brava! read more

Brought my wife in for breakfast on Saturday morning. We ordered omelettes that were just okay. They came out a bit cold. Nothing a little hot sauce couldn't fix! The bacon was delicious and our busboy and waitress were fantastic but the environment was strange. I overheard the owner or possibly the manager, loudly reprimanding a different waitress, in front of other customers which I found to be very unpleasant and off putting. Food 6/10 Atmosphere 3/10 read more

My friend and I came to check out the Ridgeview Restaurant for lunch. It feels like an upscale diner, but without the upscale prices. The menu is extensive, as they offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, offering items like benedicts, sandwiches, meatloaf, and pastas. I was in the mood for a skillet, so I tried out the 'Irish Man's' skillet - this came with shredded hash browns (that were quite crispy!), corned beef hash, green peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, and two eggs (any style). At first, I thought the portion was slightly on the small end, but don't let the bird's eye view fool you - there is a good chunk of food lying beneath them eggs! :D You also get to choose either pancakes or toast of your choice (I had the buttermilk pancakes that were pretty okay). My friend had their special, the 'Crab Cake Benedict,' - she stated that it was pretty nice. Ketchup and hot sauce are readily available, and service was very friendly and nice. A pleasant find in Wilmette! There is a lot next to Domino's as well as behind the building for additional parking. +'Irish Man's' skillet +offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options +friendly service read more

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We ordered take out. We have ordered from them multiple times. I guess you would think we would learn from our mistakes. The chicken tenders had more batter than chicken. The quesadillas were dry. The Cajun chicken sandwich is also dry. We order because it always sounds like a great meal until we receive it. Then it kind of falls flat, bland in taste. read more

Nice little restaurant right on the corner of Lake and Ridge - easy to find and easy to get to ... across the street from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Parking in the back of this little strip-mall is a bit Balkanized but be patient and something usually opens up. As to the food it was nice - a typical Greek kind of place where they have an extensive menu of items and pull it off pretty well. I had the tuna melt - and it was tasty, even though the chunks of celery were a bit bigger than the chunks of tuna. Since they have a full bar, we'll visit again some day and have a beer and try out their dinner. This one is nice enough for us to return. read more

Great family diner. Breakfast and lunch. Have come here many times for family events and lunch. Friendly staff and ownership. Very welcoming. read more

A great family style Greek restaurant with all of the trimmings. The placev was clean and service excellent and this business is how a family restaurant should be run and may explain why it has been in business a long time. The omelets meal was excellent and without a doubt this is a great place for people in the area to enjoy a good meal and not go far for it read more

Ridgeview offers a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. We saw families with infants and toddlers and other parties with seniors who needed walkers or canes. All were welcomed. Friendly service. Never felt a push to finish our meal to make room for others. We had three lunches here during a stay in the area. On two occasions, DH and I chose to split a sandwich. Both times the sandwiches were served on separate plates with a generous serving of fries which had obviously not been split. Comfortable, family feel. Generous servings. Food was good ... wholesome and tasty but nothing to rave about. Like being able to support a family operation as opposed to a chain. read more

Great food. Good variety of classic American fare. Everything tastes fresh and flavorful. I love their breakfasts and their burgers.

This is such a fantastic restaurant... I don't get in here as often as I like, (and I remember when it was the Ridgeview Restaurant way back when). There isn't a bad dish on the whole menu and the staff is wonderful! I was so happy to see that they made it through this horrid year. read more

Perfect place for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Quality ingredients deliver excellent plates of food! Family owned and run -- support local businesses! read more

Ridgeview Grill - Best chocolate milkshake in town! - American Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

Ridgeview Grill feels like a Mom & Pop diner from decades ago. The cozy vibe and comfort food are what makes this place a staple near the downtown Wilmette area. They do have a parking lot and some cute shops nearby, but the food isn't the best thing in the world. However, the location can be convenient and worth trying out if you want to have breakfast with someone outside of Walker Bros. Ridgeview Grill is always a pleasant experience. read more