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Joliet Area Dining

Dining Keys
B- Breakfast $ - Under $10
L- Lunch $$ - $10 - $20
D- Diner $$$ - $20 - $30
SB- Sunday Brunch $$$$ - Over $30
MC - Master Card D - Discover
V - Visa AE - American Express
* All major credit cards
Q - Banquet Facility
Ace Drive-In
The area's only drive-in with carhop service! Old fashioned Root Beer & Homemade Beef Barbeque.
Al's Steakhouse
1990 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet
815/725-2388
Monday - Saturday: Open 11 am
Sunday Brunch beginning at 10 am
www.alssteaks.com
Serving Joliet & communities for 50 years. Warm atmosphere specializing in char-broiled steaks & seafood. Lunch & Dinner daily. Superb Sunday brunch (regular menu available). Extensive wine list. Something for everyone! Banquet rooms for all occasions.
LD,SB/$$/500/ * /Q
Cemeno's Pizza
1630 Essington Road
Joliet, IL 60435
815/254-2500
www.cemenospizza.com
Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 11:00pm
Est. 1976 serving pizza, pasta and homemade Italian dishes. Family owned and operated.
Cutting Edge Catering & Events
904 Cottage Street
Shorewood, IL 60404
815/725-9001
www.cuttingedgecatering.com
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday by appointment
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner. All Occasions. 15 people on up. Elegant Full Service Sit Down Dining with China or Disposable. Delivery & Drop Off Service. Full Custom Party Planning. One Stop Shopping. Picnics & Pig Roasts. Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverage services, Wedding Specialists. Many Unique Locations Available.
Diamands Family Restaurant
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Includes omelets, skillets, crepes, sandwiches, steaks, fish and more.
Empress Casino Joliet
2300 Empress Drive, Joliet
1-888-4-EMPRESS
Empress Casino On-site restaurants

Café Casablanca

Daily specials as well as lunch and dinner buffets, a variety of salads, sandwiches and entrees.
LD/$$/150/ *

Marrakech Market Buffet

Extraordinary buffet, wide selection of delicious items at reasonable prices. Enjoy salad, pizza, pasta and dessert stations.
BLD,SB/$,$$/200/ *

Steakhouse Alex

Elegant, award-winning restaurant. Steaks, seafood and pasta. Will please even the most sophisticated palate. Reservations recommended.
D/$$$/84/ *

Friaco's Mexican Restaurant
1121 Essington Rd., Joliet
815/730-3370
www.friacosrestaurant.com
Monday - Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm
Friday - Saturday: 11 am - 10:30pm
Monday: KIDS EAT FREE
Tuesday: 1/2 PRICE MARGARITAS
The best authentic, homemade Mexican food in Will County. Extensive menu, including exclusive desserts. Fun, festive, family atmosphere. Locations in Aurora, IL and Indianapolis, IN also.
Giovan's Restaurant & Pizzeria
1804 N. Larkin Avenue
Crest Hill, IL 60403
815/725-6000
www.giovansrestaurant.com
The complete Italian family dining experience. Family owned and operated.
Harrah's Joliet Casino

151 N. Joliet Street, Joliet
815/774-2624
www.harrahs.com

Harrah's Casino On-site restaurants
Ace's

Transend to the good ol' days and hit it big with the Texas "Hold'em" burger and Taco Salad. Located on the casino floor, service is quick! Open daily 10am-5am.
LD/$

Mosaic

An inspired twist on casual dining, Mosaic is a celebration of food, friends and flavors. Featuring over 60 dishes from Asian, Tex-Mex and American menus. Open Monday - Thursday 4pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 4pm-11pm and Sunday 3:30pm-9:30pm.
D/$

The Reserve

The Reserve promises the most tender cuts of premium beef, scrumptious side dishes and distinctive wines. Enjoy superb service and classic American elegance. Reservations recommended 815-774-2624. Open Wednesday-Thursday 4:30pm-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 4:30pm-10:30pm and Sunday 4pm-9pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
D/$$$

Union Station Buffet

Wide variety of delicious menu items. Buffet features fresh food prepared at individual cooking stations such as taste of Italy, Southwest Station, Asian Station and Dessert Depot. Breakfast 8am-10am, Lunch Monday-Friday 11am-3pm, Brunch Saturday-Sunday 11am-3pm, Dinner Monday- Thursday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 4pm-11pm, Sunday 4pm-10pm. Seafood Buffet Friday Night 4pm-10pm.
BLD/$,$$

Van Buren's

First class restaurant featuring specialty dishes, as well as generous portions of select meats and chops.
D/$$$$

Winning Streak Stadium Cafe

Stadium surrounding. High energy, interactive sports bar with games and plenty of action.
BLD/$/75

Heritage Bluffs - Grille Room
Daily specials, casual atmosphere. At the Heritage Bluffs Golf Course. Patio area, meeting room available and banquets.
J. Todd's
13717 U.S. Route 30
Plainfield, IL 60544
815/439-4411
www.jtodds.com
Monday 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday 11:00am - 1:00am
Friday & Saturday 11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Family dining with bar/lounge for all your favorite sporting events. Great ambiance. Live entertainment Saturday. Outdoor patio. Banquet Room available.
Launching Pad Drive-In, Inc.
Located along Historic Route 66, home of the Gemini Giant.
Lone Star Restaurant
25208 W. Eames Street
Channahon, IL 60410
815/467-6961
Open 7 days a week at 6am serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Family restaurant with cocktail lounge. Serving homemade food and chef's specials. Excellent food, friendly service, great prices. Serving our area for more than Thirty years.
Merichka's Restaurant
604 Theodore Street
Crest Hill, IL 60435
815/723-9371
Monday - Thursday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday Noon - 9:00pm
Since 1933, the Zdralevich family has offered great steaks, chicken, seafood & sandwiches in a casual dining atmosphere. We welcome groups and have banquet facilities for up to 120.
Old Country Buffet
Breakfast on weekends. Lunch and dinner prices. Menu changes daily. Family night Thursday. Buses welcome.
Polk-A-Dot Drive In, Inc
222 N. Front Street
Braidwood, IL 60408
815/458-3377
www.polk-a-dot.com
Drive-In founded over 50 years ago has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. Stop in and see the collection of memorabilia and enjoy a great meal. Also, sponsoring a cruise night on the first Saturday of August.
The Promenade
631 E. Boughton Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630/296-8350
www.thepromenadebolingbrook.com
Experience Fabulous Main Street Shopping and Dining! Restaurant hours vary.
Public Landing Restaurant & Banquet Center
200 W. 8th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815/838-6500
www.publiclandingrestaurant.com
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Thursday 11:30am - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday 11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday 11:30am - 8:00pm
In the historic Gaylord Building (1838). Casual fine dining, American comfort foods. Seasonal outdoor dining available. Full service banquet facilities for all corporate and private events of 15-150 guests.
Renaissance Center
214 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/727/6544
The Renaissance Center is a restaurant and banquet facility open for luncheons Monday - Friday and Sunday.
L,SB/$/ * /Q
Syl's Restaurant

829 Moen Ave., Rockdale
815/725-1977
www.syls.com
Lunches Seasonal 11:30 - 2:00pm
Mon - Thurs 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri - Sat 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Fine dining restaurant specializing in Prime Rib, prime steaks, fresh seafood, chicken, ribs, chops and more. Private dining rooms with a variety of menus to choose from. Specialized servicing to bus groups.

Tallgrass Restaurant

1006 S. State Street, Lockport
815/838-5566
Open Wed-Sun. Reservations required.
D/$$$$
www.tallgrassrestaurant.com

BANQUETS
Barber & Oberwortmann Horticultural Center
Picturesque banquet facilities. Resource center, programs and gift shop. Located adjacent to Bird Haven Greenhouse.
Empress Casino
2300 Empress Drive, Joliet
1-888-4Empress
www.pngaming.com
Banquet and meeting rooms available.
Harrah's Joliet Casino
121 W. Joliet Street, Joliet
815-740-7993 (group sales)
www.harrahs.com
Banquets and meeting rooms available.
Jacob Henry Mansion
20 S. Eastern Avenue, Joliet
815/722-2465
See attractions for full listing.
www.jacobhenrymansion.com
Merichka's Restaurant
604 Theodore Street, Crest Hill
815/723-9371
Since 1933, The Zdralevich family has offered great steaks, chicken, seafood and sandwiches in a casual dining atmosphere. Open Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 12pm-9pm. We welcome groups and have banquet facilities for up to 300.
LD/$,$$
Prairie Bluff Country Club
The Prairie Room, LTPD's luxurious banquet facility, is ideal for weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, golf outings, kosher events, parties and business meetings.
Renaissance Center
214 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/280-1444
See restaurants for full listing.