Glenview Restaurants Your Visiting Family and Friends Will Love This Holiday Season
The holidays mean full guest rooms, packed calendars, and one big question: where should we eat? Glenview has plenty of great options across a variety of cuisines, so there’s something for every guest. Here are seven local favorites worth booking this season.
Ēma
Chef CJ Jacobson builds the Mediterranean menu around in-season, local ingredients, so every dish is made with the best the season has to offer. Signature dishes include the tahini Caesar salad and the spicy brisket kefta kebab. For small plates, order a mix of hummus and spreads, vegetables, and hot mezze, and share them around the table. View the menu.
Foxtail at Glenview House
Foxtail offers another Mediterranean-inspired menu, located inside the restored Glenview House. The taleggio flatbread, a Lebanese-style Fox Burger, and range of unique vegan dishes are just some options that make this menu a must-try. Choose to dine during a Sunday brunch, happy hour, or for any special occasion. View the menu.
Zenzi Den
Zenzi Den brings modern izakaya cooking to downtown Glenview. The warm lighting and dark wood create an intimate setting, ideal for a quieter night out with guests. You have plenty of options to choose from: from sushi, robata grill, and rice bowls, to sake and signature cocktails. Executive sushi chef Choongki Kim brings more than a decade of sushi experience to the menu. View the menu.
Wildfire
This steakhouse is popular for a reason. Wildfire serves perfectly cooked steaks and fresh seafood in a warm, upscale-casual setting that works for everyone from your parents to your children. Start with the bacon-wrapped scallops, then settle in with a filet or one of the chef’s specials. Save room for the warm cookie dessert, and ask about patio seating if the weather cooperates. View the menu.
Cafe Lucci
This family-owned Italian spot has been around since 1995 and continues to serve some of the most inventive, fresh Italian cuisine in the area. The restaurant has an award-winning wine program guided by owner Bobby Arifi, who brings decades of hospitality and wine curation experience. View the menu.
Jackman & Co.
If a late night happy hour on Friday and Saturday doesn’t convince you to try this place, their menu will. This American Bistro focuses on bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, and the simple menu prevents decision fatigue. Feel confident choosing any dish knowing you’ll experience a punch of complimentary flavors. And don’t forget to try one of their signature cocktails. View the menu.
Tallowing
Who doesn’t love fried chicken? Tallowing gets it right by hand-breading and cooking their chicken in beef tallow. Choose from wings, tenders, or chicken sandwiches. Their grand opening in July sold 2,000+ wings in just two hours, proving that this place is a hot commodity you need to try. View the menu.
Whether your guests are craving handmade pasta, fresh sushi, Mediterranean mezze, or a classic steak dinner, Glenview has a table waiting for them. These restaurants fill up quickly this time of year, so book early, especially for larger groups. Here’s to good food and good company this holiday season.
