ROMANTIC DINING


Beelow’s North Shore 1850 Second St., Highland Park 847-780-3300 beelows.com


Beelow’s Steakhouse 763 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich 847-540-0600 beelows.com


Features locally-raised beef and pork from the owner family’s prized stock. One bite and you’ll taste the difference. H5/G2


Cadwell’s Grille


1445 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield 847-945-4500 cadwellsgrille.com


Experience Chef Robert MacClure’s new “farm to table” seasonal menu. Featuring Bourbon-Braised Short Rib and Smoked BBQ Salmon. H5


Café Pomigliano 160 E. Cook Ave., Libertyville 847-247-2208 cafepomigliano.com


A bright, modern take on classic Italian dishes by Chef Brian Abbott in a stylish and cozy family-owned eatery. E4


Casa Bonita & Tequila Bar 633 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville 847-362-4400 casabonitalibertyville.com


This creative Mexican bistro boasts the best margarita in town, and tasty fresh fare made with local ingredients. E4


Chessie’s Restaurant 200 Applebee St., Barrington 847-382-5020 chessies-restaurant.com


Go back in time at this former railroad station. Enjoy a meal in the pub, or dine in a unique 1920s train car. H2


The Chocolate Sanctuary 5101 Washington St., Gurnee 224-944-0808 thechocolatesanctuary.com


An innovative take on the cocoa bean, which infuses savory and sweet dishes. Entrees and desserts to die for. C4


Disotto 310 Green Bay Rd., Highwood 224-765-9490 disottoitalian.com


Beautifully presented plates and rich, rustic flavors make this comfortable Italian trattoria a culinary delight. G5


Dover Straits


890 E. Route 45, Mundelein 847-949-1550 doverstraits.com


An abundant menu of seafood, with plenty of steaks and entrées for turf lovers, too. G3


Eddie Merlot’s 185 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire 847-276-2000 eddiemerlots.com


Prime-aged beef is their mantra, along with a wide- ranging menu of seafood, salads and much more, served with panache. G4


Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire 847-793-0333 flemingssteakhouse.com


An upscale steakhouse that thrives on great service, aged prime beef and a lofty selection of carefully curated wines. G4


Francesca’s Intimo 293 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest 847-735-9235 miafrancesca.com


Well-loved for its flavorful and familiar Italian dishes, this 25-year-old neighborhood institution is going strong. F3


Johnny’s Chophouse 1500 Main St., Antioch 847-838-2015 johnnyschophouse.com


Casual yet classy dining with a well-rounded menu and nicely seared steaks. Famous for the 20 oz. Cowboy cut. B2


La Casa de Isaac & Moishe 2014 First St., Highland Park 847-433-7400 isaacandmoisherestaurant.com


A scintillating mix of family recipes with original flare are a winning combo at this welcoming Mexican restaurant. G5


Mango Leaf Indian Restaurant 228 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove 847-520-5569 mangoleafchicago.com


The long, alluring menu and elaborate lunch buffet offer a feast of colorful dishes from both North and South India. H4


Park Street Restaurant 14 E. Park St., Mundelein 847-949-1900 parkstreetdining.com


A refined gem of a bistro that offers a sophisticated and varied menu of Americana cuisine at its best. F3


Shakou Libertyville 625 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville 224-433-6675 shakourestaurants.com


Shakou Libertyville brings the city vibe to the suburbs with a trendy, modern Asian cuisine restaurant. E4


The Shanty Restaurant 38985 N. US Highway 41, Wadsworth 847-336-0262 theshantyrestaurant.com


This “Food Network” favorite is a farm-to-table sensation with natural meats and seafood that explode with flavor. B4


Starfish Sushi 185 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire 847-383-5511 starfishsushi.us


A creative menu of sushi and maki dishes, plus an inventive array of Japanese-style tapas and grilled entrees. G4


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