All around the world, there are fan favorite eateries. Here are a few places to grab some yummy food in Illinois.
1. Cajun Boil
In the city of Chicago, Cajun Boil is one of my best restaurants. Cajun Boil is a seafood restaurant located 1109 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60304. Has four stars rating for the best food.
Cajun boil is open on Friday and Saturday from 12 to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday the restaurant is open from 12 to 10 p.m. Delivery is available on Friday and Saturday from 1 to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday to Thursday from 1 to 9:30 p.m.
This seafood place were you have an variety of choices to pick from. You get fresh food, a good song playlist, and Mimosas on Sunday.
Cajun Boil has a bar and a TV that keeps you entertained. Overall the place is full of a group of friendly, fun members!
Furthermore, the restaurant is owned by Kurtis Lott. He and his partners operate four Cajun Boil and Bar locations across Chicagoland.
Cajun Boil has tasty food and has a healthy choice. It contains variety of seafood and vegetables. Additionally, their dishes comes with different flavors. One of my favorite foods in this restaurant are the crab legs.

2. TGIF
TGIF is my second best restaurants. This restaurant is located 401 North Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301.
Their hours are 11:00a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Monday through Sunday. TGIF’s delivery hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday through Sunday.
It is a causal restaurant with beef, cocktails, and a large food menu. Weldon Spangler, a longtime TGI Fridays board member and highly excusive, has been appointed CEO of TGI Fridays.
Furthermore, TGIF stands for Thanks God Its Friday. This restaurant provides a place for young adults go out with friends. This environment is relaxing and fun with friendly workers.
TGIF has 3.4 star rating on Google. One of my favorite foods from TGIF is their alfredo.
3. Steak 48
Steak 48 is another well liked place here in the city. However, it is not one of my favorite restaurants. Steak 48 is family favorite restaurant. It has an 4.5 star. Its located 615 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611.
This restaurant is a high-end steakhouse serving prime cuts, seafood, and shellfish in an elegant, modern venue. They hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Furthermore, they are open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
However, you would need an reservation to not be waited for a long amount of time. Additionally, Steak 48 has an dress code. Meaning, you cannot have athletic wear, excessively revealing clothing, exposed undergarments.
Jeffery and Michael Mastro own Steak 48. The name was inspired by the home base for their restaurant company, Arizona which was the 48th state to join the Union.
By Alana Wilson
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