List of Lake County Flavor Fest Participants 2026

By: Stephanie Wylie 01/23/2026

Discover a world of flavor this month as our local dining scene takes center stage for Restaurant Month. We’ve organized our participating eateries by community to help you easily navigate the exclusive menus and limited-time offers available right in your neighborhood. Whether you’re returning to an old favorite or exploring a new corner of the map, there has never been a better time to pull up a chair and taste the best our region has to offer.

Make the most of this annual celebration by booking your table early to ensure you don't miss out on these exclusive seasonal offerings. Beyond the plate, you can join the Flavor Fest Libation Trail Check-In Challenge for a chance to win various prizes as you explore our local craft beverage scene. For more information, CLICK HERE. Visit our digital hub to find the full list of participating locations, learn how to win and join the conversation online by sharing your favorite moments with #LCFlavorFestival and #LetsGoLakeCounty.

Antioch

• 15 Lakes Prime Steak House
• Lovin Oven Cakery
• Oliverii North
• Pop's Uptown Suppper Club
• Rivalry Alehouse
• Station 51 Truck Company Bar & Grill

barrington

• Chessie's Restaurant

deerfield

• Brunch Cafe 
• Cadwell's Grille at the Embassy Suites
• Deerfield Italian Kitchen
• Guzman y Gomez
• Jaxx Bistro at Hyatt Deerfield 
• The Wild Roaster

fox lake

• Black Lung Brewing 
• El Puerto Mexican Restaurant

gages lake

• Jesse Oaks Food & Drink

grayslake

• 129 Center Cut 
• Black Lung Brewing 
• First Draft Grayslake
• Prairie Restaurant at Brae Loch
• The Vine Wine and Martini Bar

green oaks/libertyville

• Magnolia Cafe & Bakery at Lambs Farm
• North Shore Distillery

gurnee

• Backyard Steak Pit
• Destino's Ristorante
• Giordano's 
• Limoncello Cafe at The Ten Hotel
• Primo Italian American Cuisine
• Timothy O'Toole's Pub
• Twyla's at The Ten Hotel

highland park

• Bluegrass
• Braeside Market
• BackYard Grill
• Cafe Dacha
• Central Cafe
• Jin28
• Lynfred Winery

Highwood

• Broken Tee Brewing

lake barrington

• Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets

lake forest

• The Cafe at Elawa Farm
• Oaken Bar + Bistro at The Forester

lake Villa

• 9th Hour Brewing Co.
• Harbor Brewing Co. 

lake zurich

• BBQ'd Productions
• Copper Fiddle Distillery 
• Phase Three Brewing
• Roaring Table Brewing Co.
• Vault 232

libertyville

• Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar
• The Joyful Gourmet
• Main Street Social
• Mickey Finn's Brewery
• O'Toole's of Libertyville
• Perfect Brewing Supply 
• Pizzeria DeVille

lincolnshire

• Big Bowl
• Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar
• Three Embers Restaurant at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
• Wright's Brew & Bistro at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort

long Grove

• Buffalo Creek Brewing
• Chatterbox of Long Grove
• Joanie's Pizzeria of Long Grove
• Ma & Pa's Candy 

mundelein

• Bill's Pizza & Pub
• Dover Straits Restaurant
• Tighthead Brewing Co.
• Tony Cannoli 

round lake

• Lucky Stop

Round lake beach

• Black Lung Brewing Co. 

Third lake

• BBQ'd Productions 
• Bill's Pizza & Pub North

vernon hills

• Dave & Buster's
• Feather Glass Wine Bar & Eatery 
• Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
• Tangled Roots Craft Beer & Kitchen

wadsworth

• Captain Porky's
• The Shanty
• Wadsworth Inn

wauconda

• JJ Twig's Pizza & Pub
• Lindy's Landing 

Waukegan

• Anastasia's Restaurant & Sports Lounge
• Asia-Azteca at American Place Casino
• Bonnie Brook Golf Course
• Family & Crab
• L'Americain at American Place Casino
• Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
• North Shore Steaks & Seafood at American Place Casino
• Quonset Pizza
• The Sip21
• Toluca's Restaurant

Zion

• Nolan's Restaurant at Illinois Beach Hotel

For more delectable treats during Lake County Flavor Festival, click here.