Blue Island Restaurants

Indian Garden: A sublime strip mall surprise This hidden gem offers a mammoth menu, delectable dishes and very reasonable prices. It's a fun find for Indian food fans in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Read More >>

Five great reasons to love The Original Rainbow Cone There's a reason thousands flock to this historic ice cream parlor in the summer. Palmer House Cherry, Pistacio, Chocolate, Vanilla and Orange Sherbert--all stacked sideways on one cone. Read More >>

Pita Inn Stopping at Skokie's Pita Inn restaurant is like traveling to another country. This easy-on-the-pocket favorite for Middle Eastern fare draws people from every culture. Read More >>

Three Brothers: True Serbian and Eastern European fare In this gem of a Milwaukee restaurant, mismatched china and traditional Serbian food make for great dining. Read More >>

Oceanique: French tradition, American twist Evanston's Oceanique restaurant offers French American cuisine and is known for its superb fresh seafood. Read More >>

Al's #1 Italian Beef is a Chicago tradition. Al's big beef sandwiches are a draw in Little Italy. Just remember to mind the grip and the drip. Read More >>

Brothers K Coffee House For cappuccino almost to pretty to drink, visit the Brothers K Coffee House in Evanston. Read More >>

Shaw's Crab House: Surf and turf done right Fresh seafood, succulent steaks and retro decor keep this jazzy joint popular with Chicagoans. Read More >>

Epic Burger: A 'more mindful' meal Hamburger joint Epic Burger subscribes to the rule that “not all burgers are created equal,” giving it an advantage over every other preservative-filled fast food establishment. Their burgers and fries are made from fresh and all natural ingredients that support local farmers. Read More >>

The Medici in Hyde Park: 'Obama Eats Here' Once a small art gallery, coffee house and Hippie Haven, The Medici has grown into one of Hyde Park's most popular restaurants. Read More >>