Big Ange's Eatery
BBQ • American • Sandwiches • $
Casual BBQ and sandwiches on Northwest Hwy—brisket, pulled pork, Italian beef, and housemade sides; featured on Chicago's Best.
Bird's Nest
American • Wings • Sports Bar • $$
Casual sports bar on Davis St known for serious wings, wraps, sandwiches, and daily drink specials since 1995.
Cortland's Garage Arlington Heights
American • Gastropub • Bar • $$
Gastropub on N Vail Ave—garage rolls, sliders, wings, and American comfort food with brunch and late-night hours.
Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen
American • Farm-to-Table • Live Music • $$
Live music venue and gastropub with seasonal farm-to-table comfort food from a Michelin-starred chef—jazz, blues, and prix fixe.
Passero
Italian • American • $$
Trattoria-inspired Italian-American seasonal cuisine from Chef Matt Peota in the heart of downtown.
Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub
Irish • Pub • $$
Authentic Irish pub on N Vail Ave—stone and wood from Ireland, whiskey, fish & chips, and classic pub fare.
SCRATCHBOARD KITCHEN
American • Brunch • Breakfast • $$
Scratch-made breakfast and brunch on Campbell St—locally sourced, plus happy hour and Sunday fried chicken specials.
Salsa 17
Mexican • Latin • $$
Authentic Mexican on Campbell St—table-side guac, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and signature margaritas with outdoor seating.
The Southern Kitchen
Southern • Breakfast • Brunch • $$
Southern-style breakfast and brunch near downtown—biscuits, bonuts, skillets, and creative pancakes until mid-afternoon.