Eat out al fresco dining spots

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Diners enjoy the outdoor ambiance at Bella Via in Highland Park.

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Updated: June 17, 2011 9:31AM

Bannockburn

San Gabriel Mexican Café and Il Postino Wine Bar – 48 seats

2535 Waukegan Road

(847) 940-0200

www.sangabcafe.com

Deerfield

Rosebud of Deerfield – set to open in July/August 2011 with 400 seats

560 Waukegan Road

www.rosebudrestaurants.com

Trax Tavern & Grill – 250 seats

833 Deerfield Road, #A

(847) 236-0203

www.traxtavern.com

Highland Park

Abigail’s American Bistro – 15 seats

493 Roger Williams Ave.

(847) 849-1009

www.abigails493.com

Bella Via Restaurant – 100 seats

1899 Second St.

(847) 681-8300

www.bellaviahighlandpark.com/

Bob’s Pantry & Deli – 20 seats

55 St. Johns Ave.

(847) 432-3354

www.bobspantry.com

Bluegrass – 20 seats

1636 Old Deerfield Road

(847) 831-0595

www.bluegrasshp.com

Café Central – 40 seats

455 Central

(847) 266-7878

www.frenchrestaurants-chicago.com

Carlos Restaurant – 12 seats

429 Temple Ave.

(847) 432-0770

www.carlos-restaurant.com

La Casa de Isaac – 25 seats

431 Temple Ave.

(847) 433-5550

www.lacasadeisaac.com

That Little Mexico Café – 45 seats

2014 1st St.

(847) 433-7400

City Park Grill – 12 seats

1783 St Johns Ave.

(847) 432-9111

www.thecityparkgrill.com

Jade Café Inc. – 15 seats

600 Elm Place

(847) 433-0590

www.jaderestaurant.biz

Little Szechwan – 28 seats

1900 1st St.

(847) 433-7007

www.littleszechwan.com

Mizrahi Grill – 60 seats

215 Skokie Valley Road

(847) 831-1400

www.mizrahigrill.com

Phoenicia Mediterranean Cuisine – 40 seats

1910 1st St.

(847) 266-9990

www.phoeniciacuisine.com

Real Urban Barbeque – 82 seats

610 Central Ave., Suite 177

(224) 770-4227

www.realurbanbbq.com

Sushi Badaya – 28 seats

600 Central Ave.

Suite 100

(847) 266-7302

www.sushibadaya.com

Sushi Kushi Too – 32 seats

495 Central Ave.

(847) 681-8997

www.sushikushitoyo.com/TOO

Tamales... A Mexican Joint – 50 seats

493 Central Ave.

(847) 433-4070

www.TamalesRestaurant.com

Trattoria Valle D’Itria – 30 seats

581 Roger Williams Ave.

(847) 266-0600

Vibe at 1935 – 45 seats

1935 Sheridan Rd.

(847) 780-4815

Highwood

Bridie McKenna’s – 50 seats

254 Green Bay Road

Highwood, IL 60040

(847) 432-3311

www.bridiemckennas.com

Buffo’s – 60 seats

431 Sheridan Rd.

Highwood, IL 60040

(847) 432-0301

www.buffos.com

Froggy’s French Café – 8 seats

306 Green Bay Rd.

Highwood, IL 60040

(847) 433-7080

www.froggysrestaurant.com/

Gabriel’s Restaurant – 18 seats

310 Green Bay Rd.

(847) 433-0031

www.egabriels.com

Las Tres Hermanas – 12 people

329 Waukegan Ave.

(847) 432-0774

Miramar Bistro – 50 seats

301 Waukegan Ave.

(847) 433-1078

www.miramarbistro.com

The Grill – 36 seats

331 Waukegan Ave.

(847) 579-4666

www.thegrillhighwood.com

Lake Bluff

Aleks’ – 75 seats

525 Rockland Road

(847) 295-7140

www.aleksrestaurant.com

Inovasi – 40 seats

28 E. Center Ave.

(847) 295-1000

www.inovasi.us

Lake Forest

Deer Path Inn – 90 seats

255 E. Illinois Road

(800) 788-9480

www.dpihotel.com

Francesca’s Intimo – 60 seats

293 E. Illinois Road

(847) 735-9235

www.miafrancesca.com/restaurants

The Grille on Laurel – 100 seats

181 E. Laurel Ave.

(847) 234-9660

www.thegrilleonlaurel.com

Lovell’s of Lake Forest – 50 seats

915 S. Waukegan Road

(847) 234-8013

www.lovellsoflakeforest.com

South Gate Café – 85 seats

655 Forest Ave.

(847) 234-8800

www.southgatecafe.com

Lincolnshire

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar – 30 seats

960 Milwaukee Ave.

(847) 793-0333

www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Big Bowl – 22 seats

215 Parkway Drive

(847) 808-8880

www.bigbowl.com

Evanston

Bistro Bordeaux – 12 seats

618 Church St.

(847) 424-1483

www.LeBistroBordeaux.com

Blind Faith Café – 25 seats

525 Dempster St.

(847) 328-6875

www.blindfaithcafe.com

Bluestone - 30 seats

1932 Central St.

(847) 424-0420

www.bluestone-evanston.com

Campagnola – 20 seats

815 Chicago Ave.

(847) 475-6100

www.campagnolarestaurant.com/

The Celtic Knot – 16 seats

626 Church St.

(847) 864-1679

www.celticknotpub.com

Chef’s Station – 25 seats

915 Davis St.

(847) 570-9821

www.chefs-station.com

Davis Street Fishmarket – 72 seats

501 Davis St.

(847) 869-3474

www.davisstreetfishmarket.com

Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop – 20 seats

825 Church St.

(847) 733-9030

www.dixiekitchenevanston.com

Fire House Grill – 40 seats

750 Chicago Ave.

(847) 733-1911

www.firehousegrill.net

Flat Top Grill – 30 seats

707 Church St.

(847) 570-0100

www.flattopgrill.com

Globe Café & Bar – 40 seats

1710 Orrington Ave.

(847) 866-8700

http://www.hotelorrington.com/Evanston_IL_Restaurants.html

Le Peep Restaurant – 25 seats

827 Church St.

(847) 328-4880

www.lepeep.com

Old Neighborhood Grill – 30 seats

2902 Central St.

(847) 492-9500

www.oldneighborhoodgrill.org

Noodles & Co. – 16 seats

930 Church St.

(847) 733-1200

www.noodles.com

Oceanique – 16 seats

505 Main St.

(847) 864-3435

www.oceanique.com

Pensiero Ristorante – 24 seats

1566 Oak Ave.

(847) 475-7779

www.pensieroitalian.com/

Prairie Moon – 40 seats

1502 Sherman Ave.

(847) 864-8328

www.prairiemoonrestaurant.com/

Quince – 16 seats

1625 Hinman Ave.

(847) 570-8400

www.quincerestaurant.net

That Little Mexican Café – 30 seats

1010 Church St.

(847) 905-1550

www.tlmcafe.com

Tommy Nevin’s Pub & Restaurant – 75 seats

1450 Sherman Ave.

(847) 869-0450

www.tommynevins.com

Trattoria Demi – 26 seats

1571 Sherman Ave.

(847) 332-2330

www.trattoriademi.com

Glencoe

An Apple a Day Catering & Meg’s Café – 18 seats

317 Park Ave.

(847) 835-2620

www.Anappleadaycatering.com

Everest Burger – several tables

91-93 Green Bay Rd.

(847) 242-0909

www.everestburger.com

Foodstuffs – 12 seats

338 Park Ave.

(847) 835-5105

www.foodstuffs.com

Frank & Betsie’s Restaurant – 30 seats

51 Green Bay Road

(847) 446-0404

www.frankandbetsies.com

Good Grapes – 16 seats for drinking wine; guests are welcome to bring food from other places.

685 Vernon Ave.

(847) 242-9800

www.goodgrapes.com

Little Red Hen of Glencoe

653 Vernon Ave.

(847) 835-4900

www.jimmysredhen.com

Glenview

Café Lucci – 20 seats

609 Milwaukee Ave.

(847) 729-2268

www.cafelucci.com

Cucina Italiano

2600 Navy Blvd.

The Glen

(847) 724-8400

Flight – 56 seats

1820 Tower Drive

The Glen

(847) 729-9463

www.flightwinebar.com

Hackney’s on Lake – 100 seats

1514 E. Lake Ave.

(847) 724-7171

www.hackneys.net

Hackney’s on Harms – about 200 seats

1241 Harms Road

(847) 724-5577

www.hackneys.net

Mitchell’s Fish Market Glenview

2601 Navy Blvd.

The Glen

(847) 729-FOODS

Ra Sushi

2601 Aviator Lane

The Glen

(847) 510-1100

Zingarella – 20 seats

2300 Lehigh Ave.

(847) 657-0707

www.zingarella.com

Northbrook

Pinstripes – about 80 seats

1150 Willow Road

(847) 480-2323

www.pinstripes.com

Northfield

Tapas Gitana – 75 seats

310 Happ Road

(847) 784-9300

www.tapasgitana.com

Wilmette

Depot Nuevo – 55 seats

1139 Wilmette Ave.

(847) 251-3111

www.depotnuevo.com

Winnetka

Avli Estiatorio – 66 seats

566 Chestnut

(847) 446-9300

www.avli.us