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Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Wauconda

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4.8
Exceptional(3159)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Barrington
Booked 49 times today
Always good food, drinks and service. Chad at the bar is excellent. Finally tried the walleye fish tacos, wow yummy! The tuna nacho and cauliflower were just as good. I recommend a reservation even during the week.
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4.9
Exceptional(2502)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Algonquin
Booked 41 times today
As always, Ben and Gina were amazing. We also were fortunate enough to be served by Sara who was also wonderful. Thank you
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4.8
Exceptional(168)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Highwood
Booked 94 times today
We had an excellent dinner! The restaurant is beautiful and the service was great! We loved the braised short rib and chicken parmesan. Delicious cocktails too!
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4.5
Awesome(1003)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Vernon Hills
Booked 34 times today
The service was great and the food FANTASTIC!!!! We were all surprised at the total bill. Very affordable.
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4.6
Exceptional(2012)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Crystal Lake
Booked 16 times today
Excellent service with friendly and attentive staff. Food is always fresh and portioned well. Special occasions, like a birthday, are acknowledged sweetly without embarrassing hoopla.
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4.7
Exceptional(1840)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Libertyville
Booked 26 times today
Excellent food (peach salad, burger, lobster capellini) and great service from Tyler.
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4.5
Awesome(2067)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Arlington Heights
Booked 29 times today
Great experience. Great food. Birthday celebration. Waiter and owner sang Happy Birthday, would highly recommend for everything including very attentive unrushed service!
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4.8
Exceptional(59)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Libertyville
Booked 19 times today
As always, our meals were outstanding. The ambiance is lovely. The cocktails were fantastic. The wine menu is well-curated and when we inquired for a recommendation to pair with our meals, our server steered us to the perfect wines. The appetizer, salad and entrees were delicious. Once again, we can’t wait to go back.
A photo of Austin's Saloon and Eatery restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(677)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Libertyville
Booked 37 times today
Great breakfast stop-large portions, great Fall ambiance on patio
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4.7
Exceptional(1364)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Arlington Heights
Booked 40 times today
Love this restaurant- fresh and delicious. The pizza and pasta is so good. Drinks are fun and different. We love that it’s a farm to table concept. Can’t wait to go back.

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  • CathyGold
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had an excellent dinner! The restaurant is beautiful and the service was great! We loved the braised short rib and chicken parmesan. Delicious cocktails too!
    More info
    Juniper$$$$• American• Highwood
    •
    4.8
  • Scott
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always good food, drinks and service. Chad at the bar is excellent. Finally tried the walleye fish tacos, wow yummy! The tuna nacho and cauliflower were just as good. I recommend a reservation even during the week.
    More info
    Region$$$$• Contemporary American• Barrington
    •
    4.8
  • ColleenGold
    Chicago / Illinois •155 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Great breakfast stop-large portions, great Fall ambiance on patio
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    Austin's Saloon and Eatery$$$$• American• Libertyville
    •
    4.7
  • julie
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Oct 2026
    The service was great and the food FANTASTIC!!!! We were all surprised at the total bill. Very affordable.
    More info
    City Works - Vernon Hills$$$$• American• Vernon Hills
    •
    4.5
  • Melissa
    Chicago / Illinois •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Oct 2026
    As always, our meals were outstanding. The ambiance is lovely. The cocktails were fantastic. The wine menu is well-curated and when we inquired for a recommendation to pair with our meals, our server steered us to the perfect wines. The appetizer, salad and entrees were delicious. Once again, we can’t wait to go back.
    More info
    Milwalky Trace$$$$• Contemporary American• Libertyville
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    4.8
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