Date Night

Aug 26

Written By Amanda Bennett

It feels like the perfect night…for dinner & drinks with your sweetheart! Whether you’re in the mood for a farm-to-table culinary delight, a quick bite before a movie, or some take-out for a cozy night in, Highland Park restaurants have you covered.

Date Night Destinations

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Yana’s Speakeasy

Yana’s Speakeasy

465 Roger Williams | 847.322.9863

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Denucci’s

Denucci’s Italian

1850 Second Street Unit 100 | 847.861.2007

denuccisitalian.com/highlandpark/

Bella Via

431 Temple Ave. | 847.681.8300
bellaviahighlandpark.com

Traditional Italian cuisine

La Taquiza

1960 First St. | 847.780.3300
lataquiza.us

Traditional Mexican dishes

Blue Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant

Blue Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant

910 First St., Ste. 1N | 847.780.3120
Website coming soon

Traditional Mexican dishes

Lynfred Winery

1823 St. Johns Ave. | 847.780.3853
lynfredwinery.com

Illinois' oldest and largest, continually-operating family winery.

Indus Progressive Indian

Indus Progressive Indian

617 Central Ave. | 312.282.8064
eatindus.com

Elevated traditional Indian dining with a modern twist

Judy’s Pizza

1855 Deerfield Rd | 847.579.8330
judyspizza.com

Offering double-decker pizza & sandwiches

Lou Malnati’s

1890 First St | 847.266.9000
loumalnatis.com

Offering a variety of pizza, salads & more. Take-out only

New York Slices

New York Slices

1843 Second St | 847.432.6979
nyslices.com

New York Style pizza, pasta & more

Piero’s Pizza

647 Roger Williams Ave | 847.433.7795
pieropizza.com

Italian cuisine and a variety of pizzas including thin, pan, spessa, & stuffed

Cafe Dacha

675 Central Ave | 847.926.7024
cafedacha.com

Traditional Eastern European cuisine

Viaggio

581 Roger Williams Ave. | 847.926.3441
viaggiohighlandpark.com

Traditional Italian cuisine

Happi Sushi

515-517 Roger Williams Ave | 847.432.1516
happisushichicago.com

Variety of sushi & tempura

Jade Cafe

822 Central Ave | 847.432.8888
jadecafehighlandpark.com

Specializing in Chinese cuisine

Koya Japanese Restaurant

Koya Japanese Restaurant

508 Old Elm Rd | 847.266.0891
koya-sushi.com

Specializing in sushi & Japanese cuisine

Lao Sze Chuan

1935 Sheridan Rd | 847.780.3198
laoszechuanusa.com

Traditional Sichuan cuisine

New China

1855 Deerfield Rd | 847.831.0228
newchinahighlandpark.com

Serving authentic Chinese cuisine

Ruby of Siam

1849 Second St | 847.433.9332
rubyofsiam9.godaddysites.com

A taste of authentic Thai cuisine and culture

Sushi Badaya

600 Central Ave, Suite 100-102 | 847.266.7302
sushibadaya.net

Specializing in gourmet sushi.

Sushi Kushi Too

Sushi Kushi Too

495 Central Ave | 847.681.8997
sushikushitoo.com

Specialty sushi

Abigail’s American Bistro

Abigail’s American Bistro

493 Roger Williams Ave | 847.780.4862
abigails493.com

American bistro serving inventive, seasonal dishes.

Backyard Grill

1825 Second St | 847.681.8400
eatbackyardgrill.com

American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist.

Bluegrass

1636 Old Deerfield Rd | 847.831.0595
bluegrasshp.com

American fare with a splash of the South.

Max’s Deli

191 Skokie Valley Rd | 847.831.0600
maxs-deli.com

Deli, homemade soups & more

Norton’s

1905 Sheridan Rd | 847.432.3287
nortons-restaurant.com

Burgers, gourmet salads & ribs

Pixca

455 Central Ave | 847.926.3189
pixcarestaurant.com

Seasonal American Bistro

Ordo Restaurant

Ordo Restaurant

1855 Deerfield Rd | 847.447.0508
ordorestaurant.com

Traditional Central Asian & Eastern European Cuisine

Steep Ravine Brewing Company

Steep Ravine Brewing Company

582 Roger Williams Ave | 773.362.5553
raviniabrewingcompany.com

Restaurant & Brewery

The BBQ Pit Ribhouse

The BBQ Pit Ribhouse

589 Elm Pl | 847.432.6393
bbqpitribhouse.com

Serving BBQ ribs & more

And if you’re planning something ✨sparkling✨ in the future…look no further than Highland Park.

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ABC Design Jewelers

ABC Design Jewelers

ABC Design Jewelers

603 Elm Pl. | 847.416.1840
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Allura Fine Jewelers

Allura Fine Jewelers

Allura Fine Jewelers

1848 First St. | 847.433.2444
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Jacqueline’s Jewelers

Jacqueline’s Jewelers

Jacqueline’s Jewelers

209 Skokie Valley Rd. | 847.254.3172
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MP Jewelers & Design

MP Jewelers & Design

MP Jewelers & Design

2705 Waukegan Ave. | 847.780.8158
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Razny Jewelers

Razny Jewelers

1700 Green Bay Rd. | 847.432.5300
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Ross Designs

Ross Designs

210 Skokie Valley Rd. #5 | 847.831.7669
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Smart Jewelers

Smart Jewelers

600 Central Ave. #111 | 847.673.6000
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