Holiday Your Way with Libertyville Cuisine

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The Board Room

The Board Room Libertyville

The year-old Libertyville restaurant is a dining experience. Visit and enjoy their small plate-style restaurant and sensual environment for the experience of your lifetime. The menu features charcuterie boxes, seafood, steak, wings, pasta, vegan options and more.

The Board Room Libertyville, 137 Lake St., Libertyville.
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Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar

Casa Bonita serves authentic homemade Mexican cuisine prepared daily and made with high-quality fresh ingredients from local markets. Casa Bonita offers a vacation-style atmosphere with indoor and heated outdoor seating and a spectacular Tequila Bar featuring several delicious fresh hand-squeezed Margaritas.

Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar, 633 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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Chrissoulas Restaurant

The MainStreet Libertyville eatery features Greek and Mediterranean cuisine highlighted by octopus, pastitsio, moussaka, souvlaki, salads and a selection of 30 Greek vinos. The chef brothers, Nick and Theo Dimitriou, have a combined 20+ year career in the culinary industry. The brothers stay curious and constantly prepare new innovative dishes while being mindful of the changing seasons and utilizing local ingredients to put out an exceptional product.

Chrissoulas Restaurant, 602 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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Dangelas Dumplings

Dangela's Dumplings in Libertyville

The Libertyville eatery specializes in Chinese cuisine. The traditional and authentic restaurant also features a variety of dumplings, including shrimp, pork and Chinese chives, beef and onion, pork and celery, zucchini and egg, as well as vegetable side options. The family-owned restaurant folds goodness and happiness in each dumpling. Don't forget to try out their bubble teas. The Libertyville hotspot also provides frozen dumplings with cooking instructions. 

Dangela's Dumplings, 133 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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Egg Harbor Cafe

The family-owned eatery involves three generations. Whether in the mood for a traditional breakfast, a variation on the original, or a unique Egg Harbor Café creation, the Libertyville restaurant's guests have an extensive selection of breakfast and lunch, barista drinks, mimosas and bloody mary's. Its ingredients are often all-natural or organic, and the cafe also offers a gluten-free menu.

Egg Harbor Libertyville, 125 Lake St., Libertyville. 
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Jimmy's Charhouse

The Libertyville restaurant provides steaks and chops that are custom-cut in-house, to ensure quality. Donned as the home of the most delicious steaks and chops prepared this side of the Mississippi, the Libertyville steakhouse is also a whiz with seafood, rotisserie chicken, salads and other mouthwatering eats.

Jimmy's Charhouse, 1413 Peterson Rd., Libertyville.
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La Mera Mera

La Mera Mera in Libertyville

La Mera Mera is a Mexican restaurant in Libertyville, IL. They serve a variety of authentic Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. They also have a large selection of margaritas and other Mexican drinks.

La Mera Mera Taqueria, 1428 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. 
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Main Street Social

Independently owned and operated Main Street Social opened in 2017. The restaurant, located in downtown Libertyville is a restaurant and bar that puts a twist on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Their menu features housemade portions of pasta, fresh seafood, bountiful salads, meat and cheese boards, delectable desserts and more. Besides the innovative dishes made from scratch, the MainStreet Libertyville eatery provides fine wines and craft libations.

Main Street Social, 608 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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Mickey Finn's Brewery

Mickey Finn's Brewery in Libertyville

The first craft brewery in the land of lakes is Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville. Illinois’s oldest brewpub serves up a ton of housemade ales and lagers as well as eats. The 1994-established suds haven has served over six million pints and sits in their industrial/renovated home on MainStreet Libertyville. Currently, Mickey Finn has 18 of their homemade brews on tap. The Libertyville business is known for its Santa’s Magic Belgian Strong Golden Ale, Can I Kick It IPA, Pineapple Express and an array of other rotating sips. Mickey Finn’s serves brunch (weekends only), lunch and dinner, including salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, seafood, tacos and thin-crust pizza. 

Mickey Finn's Brewery 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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O'Tooles Libertyville

O'Toole's Libertyville is a staple in the land of lakes and the Land of Lincoln. It's been in the "L-ville" since 2015. This Irish-style pub is renowned for its award-winning wings, burgers, fish and chips and a slew of different brews, (local and out of state) on tap. 

O'Toole's Libertyville, 412 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. 
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The Parched Pug

The Parched Pug

The Libertyville gastroPUG offers delectable eats, drinks and fun games. Experience a loaded menu including coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, burgers, ribs, salmon, salads and more. This pub and restaurant is also home to the county's first self-pour craft beer and wine wall. You can also play Nanoputt, mini-golf with a twist.

The Parched Pug, 1590 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 100, Libertyville. 
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Shakou Libertyville 

The chic Shakou decor complemented by sumptuous eats only scratches the surface of this delightful restaurant. Award-winning Shakou Executive Chef Sang Choi creates dishes with unparalleled flavor and flair. The downtown Libertyville facility is ranked in the top 100 restaurants in America, according to Forbes Magazine. The Japanese Inshoku-ten features signature items like Black Widow (battered eel, avocado and spicy mayo), Ocean Drive (Tuna, yellowtail, avocado cilantro and green pepper and tons of sushi tastes. The menu is also highlighted by sashimi, other seafood eats, wraps, salads and more. We can't put their fare into words, but we can definitely label it as a vibe called Shakou.

Shakou Libertyville, 625 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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Singh's Kitchen 

Singh in Punjabi means lion, the animal that the Libertyville eatery takes pride in associating itself with. A little bit Indian, a little bit American, Singh’s kitchen is the ultimate dining experience for those who want to feel the history behind their meal. Their menu features bowls, surf and turf, rolls, tacos, wings and more innovative dishes. The Indian cuisine took home Daily Herald Readers' Choice honors by notching a win in the "Best New Restaurant" category. 

Singh's Kitchen 620 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. 
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Sweet Home Gelato

Sweet Home Gelato in Libertyville by @vaidehi_24

From their sweet home to yours, Sweet Home Gelato is a family-owned and operated dessert franchise based in the Chicagoland area. They specialize in authentic artisan gelato and sorbet (ranging in a slew of flavors) but also dabble in shakes, floats, baked treats, pastries and coffee.

Sweet Home Gelato, 518 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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Townee Square Restaurant

This cozy, comfy Libertyville eatery serving classic American breakfast, lunch and of course, brunch. The menu is also highlighted by omelets, casseroles, pancakes, sandwiches, salads, homemade soup and more. Townee Square Restaurant is the "Home of the Double Egg Order."

Townee Square Restaurant, 508 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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Wildberry Pancakes and Café

Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe in Libertyville

So what do you pick to eat in that awkward time span between breakfast and lunch as your stomach stirs restlessly awaiting your decision? Do you go the route where your plate is doused in maple syrup and other sweet glorious treats? Do you pack on the protein complemented with salty delights? Our advice is all of the above. The Libertyville cafe was ranked in the Thrillist Top 21 Pancakes in America in 2015, and have taken home countless Daily Herald Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Brunch.” As you can see, Wildberry is kind of a big deal.

Wildberry Cafe, 1783 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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For other places to dine in Lake County, continue here. For more about the Village of Libertyville, click here.

 

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