What are your favorite restaurants in Barrington?
From stylish dining rooms to relaxed and hip places, the best restaurants in Barrington are exploding with creativity and individuality. If you live in or you’re just visiting Barrington, make sure you bring your appetite.
We’ve done our research and we think these are some of the best restaurants in Barrington– in no particular order.
1.) Moretti’s
Moretti’s is known for its wide-ranging menu of pizza, Italian, and American cuisine.
They were voted Reader’s Choice “Best Pizza” by local Daily Herald Readers, but the pizza is just the most famous part of their large menu. Moretti’s features more than 80 Italian and American creations, from classic local recipes to modern innovations, including gluten-free and vegan menus. There’s something for the whole family that’s tasty and will meet everyone’s dietary needs.
Website: https://www.morettisrestaurants.com
2.) Region
This gem is a true neighborhood favorite located in a highly desired destination outside of the city of Chicago. Utilizing the diverse culinary bounty of our great nation, they aim to exceed your expectations every time you visit.
Region is chef/owner Dave Perlick’s highly lauded flagship restaurant in Barrington, where he has crafted the menu around a passion for fine food and fine people. All of the flavors are regionally and seasonally inspired. Give it a try! We know you won’t be disappointed.
Website: http://regionrestaurant.com
3.) Egg Harbor Cafe
Looking for an amazing breakfast spot?! Look no further than the Egg Harbor Cafe!
The Egg Harbor Cafe offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch with fast, friendly service in a modern farmhouse setting from 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily.
They have amazing food, great employees, and satisfied guests! The Egg Harbor Cafe is a family-owned company and has been for over three generations now. They first opened in 1985 and they’re happy to be considered an extended family to all of their employees and guests in the community.
Website: https://eggharborcafe.com
4.) Canteen Restaurant
The Canteen Restaurant is a neighborhood staple located right in the heart of Barrington’s downtown. They serve breakfast and lunch with a menu that changes often.
Canteen’s prides themselves on cooking everything from scratch and made fresh to order. They use only the freshest and finest ingredients- with real eggs, organic produce, sourced antibiotic and steroid free chicken. Additionally, they smoke their meats long and slow every day.
They may not be the fanciest place on our list, but their food is always fresh, unique, natural, and trendy. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out their collection of model airplanes. They’ve been collecting them for decades!
Website: http://www.canteenrestaurant.com
5.) Chessie’s Restaurant
Chessie’s Restaurant is built around Barrington’s original train station and features a vintage Illinois Central railroad dining car. Since they first opened in 1978, they’ve provided excellent service to their customers in a casual and friendly atmosphere. They offer more than 60 menu items, including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pasta, burgers, steak, seafood, desserts, and more.
Website: https://chessies-restaurant.com
6.) Super G’s Cheesesteaks
Super G’s Cheesesteaks has a little something for everyone. It’s a modern take on the classic American restaurant. While the restaurant is cheesesteak focused, they also have burgers, gyros, chicken sandwiches, dogs, and salads. Don’t eat meat? Super G’s also has vegetarian options and many other old-school favorites! We highly recommend you check them out.
Website: https://www.ilovesupergs.com
What’s Your Favorite?
You’ll be so full after you try these restaurants, you might have to spend the rest of your day walking the deliciousness off (in preparation for your next meal, of course).
Are you a local business or do you know a local business that you think should be featured on our next list? Let us know in the comments. In the meantime, have fun exploring the best restaurants in Barrington.
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