From eight restaurants and bars under one roof at Rivers Casino to delicious Brazilian cuisine at Fogo de Chao, here's your guide to must-eat restaurants in Rosemont and Des Plaines.
LessFrom upscale to casual, Rivers Casino is home to eight dining spots outside Rosemont that will please any palate. Enjoy sizzling steaks at Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House or share crave-worthy dim sum at Mian. FLIPT serves juicy burgers, while Taco Suerte offers Mexican delights like tortas and tacos. AquaBar's craft cocktails are a hit, and Coffee Spot provides coffee and delectable desserts. BetRivers Sportsbook offers bar favorites (nachos, anyone?), and Lotus offers refreshing cocktails.
If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Rosemont, there’s no better spot than Carmine’s. Enjoy the elegance on the outdoor patio next to the pizza oven as you sip a glass of sangria or passion fruit cocktail. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes such as linguine and clams, veal braciole smothered in scallopini sauce and mama’s famous meatballs. Got a sweet tooth? Finish off the night with Nutella beignets, coconut cake or the larger-than-life "mile high" chocolate cake.
Dining at the Sugar Factory isn’t just a meal; it’s an event. This 9,000-square-foot space offers an extensive menu of sweet and savory dishes. Dine on sugary confections like banana split crepes or red velvet pancakes. Sip on creative cocktails served in smoking candy goblets. Or, if visiting with a group of friends, tackle the famous King Kong sundae, which features 20 scoops of ice cream smothered in everything but the kitchen sink, from gummy bears to a glazed donut!
Bringing churrasco-style cooking to the United States, this upscale Brazilian steakhouse turns up the heat with a menu featuring a wide selection of meats, from steak to lamb, chicken and pork. Bite into flavorful sirloin carved and served right at your table. Enjoy dishes like spicy pork sausage with red chili or Chilean sea bass. Love dessert? Round out your meal with papaya cream (the most popular dessert in Brazil) or the tres leches cake with mixed berries.
Located in the Loews Hotel, this aviation-themed gastropub serves up classic American fare in style. For breakfast, load up your plate at the buffet with classic favorites such as scrambled eggs, bacon and a selection of fresh pastries. Coming for lunch? You’ll have to try the grilled salmon cake sliders with spicy remoulade on pretzel buns. Of course, dinner is the star of the show, serving up a menu of pub classics like wood-fired pizzas, Angus burgers and hand-cut truffle fries.
If you love barbecue, whiskey and live country music, Bub City is the place for you. Dine on fork-tender, slow-cooked meats such as Texas brisket and Carolina pulled pork. Bite into sweet, sticky baby back ribs and wash it down with a whiskey flight. Of course, there’s nothing better than dinner and a show, and Bub City brings the entertainment with local bands and artists such as The Gingers, Charlie Fox Triot and Lloyd Snyder.
This family-owned restaurant is the newest restaurant from the Outrequin Quaisser family. Created to offer a local gathering space with friendly service and great food, Land & Lake serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and a highly lauded weekend brunch. Kick off your Saturday with bottomless mimosas and avocado and goat cheese toast. For dinner, savor the flavor of grilled pork chops or steak frites. Don't skip the cocktails - the Blueberry Hibiscus Fizz is absolutely refreshing.
Fresh seafood is only a reservation away at Saltwater Coastal Grill. Bringing a coastal meets retro vibe to the heart of Rosemont; this restaurant features three kitchens serving distinct dishes. Relax in the brightly lit dining room adorned with vibrant walls of flowers as you dine on fresh seafood inspired by the world’s oceans. At the Raw Bar, enjoy crab claws and oysters. Sushi World serves classic and specialty rolls. And Coastal Grill is a seafood paradise (order the steamed snow crab).