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Local restaurants and lounges

Adams Pub
1225 E. Ninth St., Lockport. (815) 838-0220.
Specialties: Broasted chicken, homemade pizza made daily, burgers, barbecue pork and beef, Italian and Mexican cuisine, fish, steaks and salads.
Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Reservations: Accepted. Dinner for two, $15-$30. Smoking/nonsmoking allowed. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: accepted. Daily local delivery.

Al's Steak House
1990 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. (815) 725-2388.
Specialties: Char-broiled steaks, chops, seafood. Seafood buffet, 5-10 p.m. Friday; Super brunch, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays; banquet rooms available for special occasions.
Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; dinner, 4-11 p.m.; closes at 12:30 a.m.
Reservations: Taken but walk-ins welcome. Dinner for two $40. Smoking allowed. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners.

Asia Chef
U.S. 30 and Larkin Ave., Hillcrest Shopping Center, Crest Hill. (815) 725-2288.
Specialties: Gourmet buffet with low price, lunch, $3.99 (more than 20 items); dinner, $5.99 (40 items or more).
Order menu to go, buffet box to go, catering with party's order big discount, full menu and snack special menu.
Hours: Lunch, 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; snack specials, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; dinner, 5-9 p.m., closes at 9 p.m.
Reservations: Accepted; dinner for two $9.99; smoking or nonsmoking available; handicapped accessible; credit
cards: Visa and Mastercard.

Cafe Volare
2372 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill. (815) 725-0002.
Specialties: Italian-American cuisine, 15 dinners under $10.
Hours: Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch Hours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner Hours, 5-10 p.m., closed Monday.
Reservations: Not needed. Dinner for two, $20. Smoking allowed. Handicap accessible. Credit cards accepted.

Christo's Family Restaurant
1600 N. Prairie, Crest Hill. (815) 722-7851.
Specialties: All you can eat, specials Monday through Friday. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, homemade soups and specials daily.
Hours: Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m., seven days a week.
Reservations: Taken. Dinner for two, $12. Smoking allowed. Handicap accessible. No credit cards accepted.

Cookie's Restaurant
103 Mondamin, Minooka. (815) 467-6667.
Specialties: Prime rib, chicken, ribs, seafood, sandwiches. Lunch specialties, corned beef sandwiches, daily specials.
Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; dinner, 4:30-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4:30-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 3-8 p.m., Sunday.
Reservations: Suggested on weekends. Dinner for two, $10-$12 for lunch; $20 for dinner. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: Visa and Mastercard.

Earl's Cafe
1987 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. (815) 729-1971.
Specialties: Italian and American menu. Specialize in slow-roasted prime rib and gourmet pasta. Luncheon buffet weekdays; Sunday brunch with lavish variety of breakfast and dinner foods including eggs Benedict, chef-carved steamship round of beef. Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays.
Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; dinner, 4 p.m.-closing Monday through Saturday, open every day.
Reservations: Accepted. Dinner for two $16 and up. Smoking in restricted section. Handicap accessible. All credit cards accepted.

Gippers Bar and Grill
2357 Plainfield Road in the Key Plaza, Plainfield. (815) 725-2252.
Specialties: Food and drinks, homemade pizzas, variety of appetizers, hot wings and sandwiches. Pool tables, NTN Trivia, dart boards, arcade games.
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner. 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday. Credit cards accepted.

Harborside Restaurant
27425 Will Road (County Line Road), Wilmington. (815) 476-6900 or fax (815) 476-7042.
Specialties: Classic American menu, ribs, steaks, Sunday brunch. Open March through December, private banquet room for up to 50, catering available.
Hours: Lunch/dinner, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday brunch; closed Mondays.
Reservations: Accepted during off season. Dinner for two, $15-$20. Smoking allowed. Handicap accessible. Credit cards accepted.

International House of Pancakes
1444 N. Larkin, Joliet. (815) 741-4832.
Specialties: Breakfast samplers, omelettes.
Hours: Closed at midnight Monday through Thursday, open 24 Hours Friday and Saturday.
Reservations: Not accepted. Dinner for two, $12-$15. Smoking allowed. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Diners.

Lone Star Restaurant and Lounge
U.S. 6, Channahon. (815) 467-6961 or (815) 467-6987.
Specialties: Homemade food, daily specials, soup, sandwiches, fried chicken, barbecue ribs, broiled steaks, Greek-style steak with Greek salad, lobster and seafood, carryouts available.
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. seven days a week.
Reservations: Taken but walk-in welcome. Dinner for two, $15 and up. Smoking allowed. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: Visa, Diners, American Express, Mastercard.

Marty's Fine Food & Cocktails
2001 N. Broadway St., Crest Hill. (815) 722-9588.
Specialties: Steaks, chicken, ribs, seafood, Italian dishes, sandwiches. Sunday special: chicken and dumplings. Carry-outs.
Hours: 5-10 p.m. Closed Monday.
Reservations: Yes, but not required. Smoking allowed. Handicap accessible. No credit cards accepted.

Merichka's
604 Theodore St., Crest Hill. (815) 723-9371.
Specialties: Homemade poorboy steak sandwiches, double-baked potatoes, onion rings, soups and USDA-choice steaks cut in their own meat shop.
Hours: Same menu all day, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday.
Reservations: Accepted. Dinner for two, $25-$30. Smoking allowed. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners.

Mia Figliai
158 N. Chicago St., Joliet. (815) 722-6400.
Specialties: Variety of traditional Italian appetizers including polenta, portabello, calamari, modern Italian entrees including veals, steaks and the best seafood in town. Changing specials.
Hours: Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; dinner, 5-9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.
Reservations: Recommended. Dinner for two, $40. Smoking in designated areas. Handicap accessible. All credit cards accepted.

Mr. H Pizza and Restaurant
1695 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill. (815) 741-0031.
Specialties: Appetizers including saganaki, gyros strips, barbecue buffalo wings and homemade soups, award-winning New York Style pizza, large selection of salads, pita rolls, hot oven grinders and burgers. Entrees include steaks, shish-ka-bob, ribs, chicken dinners, homemade lasagna and seafood specials.
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Open for breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Reservations: Accepted. Dinner for two, $15-$30. Smoking not allowed. Handicap accessible. No credit cards accepted.

Rockwell Inn
2400 W. U.S. 6, Morris. (815) 942-6224, fax (815) 942-6266.
Specialties: Victorian decor, "The Bar" from 1893 World's Fair, off-premise catering, casual dress and all-occasion fine dining, parties up to 125 guests, live piano music Friday and Saturday.
Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner 3 p.m. to ?, closed Christmas Day.
Reservations: Recommended. Dinner for two, $15-40. Cigars at bar only. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: Discover, Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

Salerno's Restaurant
1804 N. Larkin Ave., Crest Hill. (815) 725-6000.
Specialties: Serving the Salerno's of Berwyn pizza, Italian/American cuisine, daily specials, homemade pasta, veal dishes, seafood, steaks, appetizers, calamari, stuffed artichokes, baked clam, homemade Italian desserts.
Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. Sunday; dinner hours 3-11 p.m. Monday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Reservations: Accepted. Dinner for two, $15-$20. Smoking/nonsmoking allowed. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: American Express, Mastercard, Visa.

Sara's Place
3501 Channahon Road, Channahon. (815) 741-3076.
Specialties: Homemade food, steaks, Mexican and Italian foods, foil bar lobster, (full appetizer menu), frozen drinks, sandwiches, dessert menu.
Hours: Open 24 Hours.
Reservations: Not taken. Dinner for two, $12-$15. Smoking allowed. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: American Express, Mastercard, Visa.

Secrets
2222 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. (815) 744-3745.
Specialties: Award-winning barbecue ribs, plus steaks, chops, seafood and more.
Hours: Lunch, open 11 a.m. Sunday; dinner, 3:30 p.m., closed 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Reservations: Accepted. Dinner for two costs $15 and up. Smoking or nonsmoking available. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, Discover.

Stefanich's Restaurant
457 N. Scott St., downtown Joliet. (815) 722-9751.
Specialties: Fried chicken, deep-fried white fish, jumbo shrimp. Lunch items include sandwiches, salads and daily specials.
Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; dinner, 4-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 4-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4-9:30 p.m. Sunday.
Reservations: Taken. Dinner for two, $18. Smoking allowed. Not handicap accessible. Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover.

Syl's Restaurant and Lounge
829 Moen Ave., Rockdale. (815) 725-1977.
Specialties: Homemade foods, prime rib, fresh seafoods, prime steaks, barbecue baby back ribs, lobster, pastas, chicken, shrimp, veal creations, super desserts, wedding receptions, adult sports lounge, dinner-for-two specials.
Hours: Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; dinner, 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4:30-10 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday day and night (summer hours).
Reservations: Requested. Dinner for two, $15.95-$39.95. Smoking and nonsmoking areas. Handicap accessible. Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express.


 
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