Village Vintner may be known for its house-made wines and beers, but the menu of upgraded bar food is certainly a reason to visit all on its own.

The new restaurant is home to fine hospitality in both the elegant interior and expansive outdoor patio known for its musical offerings.

An inviting spot to dine on something out of the ordinary awaits at Bocaditos Cafe, where Argentinean empanadas are the stars.

A secluded patio is a flowery oasis behind the restaurant known for its smoked meats and other fare.

Duke’s Northwoods is the perfect place to grab a drink with friends or to watch a game – just don’t wear a Bears jersey.

One of the newer dining destinations in downtown Batavia, the full-service restaurant and bar, has added outdoor dining just to the east of its building.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Lumes Pancake House and Restaurant in Batavia is a longtime favorite destination for breakfast and lunch.

Opened in April 2023, Bella’s Wood Fire Pizzeria is the second restaurant for Cucina Bella co-owners Tony and Brittany Colatorti. It is across the street from the establishment they have operated since 2005.

All that’s missing is a picturesque wharf, because E & S Fish Company in St. Charles not only offers a tempting array of seafood in its display cases, but has created a dine-in restaurant off the retail portion of the space for its ultra-fresh catch.

A bowl of pho from Pho Ly will warm the soul. The owners have made great use of their space, creating a comfortable, modern environment that’s home to elevated Vietnamese cuisine.

The restaurant is the latest creation of chef-turned-restaurateur Brian Goewey, whose other Italian-focused enterprises in Geneva and St. Charles are Gia Mia and Livia.

This Mystery Diner was looking for a new, tasty place with a fresh atmosphere to go for breakfast one recent Sunday. A friend suggested Maple & Hash in Pingree Grove, and am I sure glad she did.

The downtown Batavia restaurant is open three days a week to serve lunch and dinner, and makes its space available to other culinary enterprises on other days.

The recently reimagined restaurant features fresh twists to the menu, paired with an old-school, welcoming warmth.

Showcasing another facet of Asian cuisine, the Vietnamese restaurant Pho Xich Lo is part of Geneva's Third Street dining district.

A thoughtfully curated collection of artisan brews is one of the things Gammon is known for – the other is its food.

A special occasion led us to a one-of-a-kind dining experience at Balmoral Restaurant.

From the addition of Friday and Saturday lunch to a new focus on small plates, Osteria Bigolaro serves up delicious fresh twists.