Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local
Fox Valley restaurants.
(Above: Minnesota Walleye Fish Fry, Old Republic)
Berry Good Pancakes
Berry mascarpone, raspberry coulis, vanilla crème anglaise, fresh berries and whipped cream.
Alexander’s Café
Locations in St. Charles and Elgin
1650 W. Main Street
St.Charles, IL 60174
1-630-549-0514
Bloody Mary Tower
New Amsterdam Vodka, Canyon Road Merlot, Guinness, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix, lemon, lime and our house skewer made with meat, cheese, house pickles & pepperoncini.
Chicago Street Pour House
1350 E. Chicago Street
Elgin, IL 60120
1-847-214-1708
The James Joyce Irish Boxty
Grilled chicken, Kerrygold cheese sauce, grilled onions and asparagus. McNally’s Irish Boxty is their ode to the Irish Pancake filled with fresh local ingredients.
McNally’s Traditional Irish Pub
109 W. Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
1-630-513-6300
Minnesota Walleye Fish Fry on Fridays
Lightly battered with homemade tartar, lemon, hushpuppies + coleslaw. Lunch $15.99 Dinner $19.99.
Old Republic Kitchen + Bar
155 S Randall Rd.
Elgin, IL 60123
1-224-535-9544
Rookie’s Famous Wings
Traditional or Boneless. Served with bleu cheese or ranch, celery & carrots, tossed with choice of: • MILD • HOT • SUPER HOT • NASHVILLE HOT • PARMESAN-GARLIC • WINDY CITY BBQ • HONEY GOLD BBQ • MANGO HABANERO • SWEET TERIYAKI • SWEET CHILI THAI • SRIRACHA BOURBON • NAKED GRILLED • GREEK (Lemon, Olive Oil, Oregano, Feta) • DRY RUBS » Spicy Buffalo » Lemon Pepper and Old Bay®
Rookie’s All American Pub & Grill
Locations in Elgin, Geneva, Hoffman Estates, Huntley, Roselle, St. Charles and Coming Soon to Crystal Lake.
1545 West Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
1-630- 513-0681
Lobster Roll
Brioche sandwich with house made ranch powder potato chips.
ROX at Hotel Baker
100 W. Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
1-630-845-5800
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
(One of the most ordered NEW MENU ITEMS!) This dish features grilled chicken, butter lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrots, and bean sprouts with peanut sauce and ginger dressing.
Shakou St. Charles
312 W. Main St.
St. Charles, IL 60174
1-630-549-6079
Kobe Beef Burger
American Wagyu topped with your choice of cheese on a toasted potato bun.
Tap House Grill St. Charles
3341 W. Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60175
1-630-443-1664
Urban Counter Bacon Burger
This burger will be cooked to perfection, just the way you like it made from our Fresh never Frozen ½ pound steak patties. Urban Counter is a hidden gem when it comes to burger joints. This BACON BURGER comes with Cheddar Cheese, Onion Rings, Roasted Jalapeño, and Grilled Bacon drizzled in BBQ Sauce and served on a Brioche Bun. Available at our 7 Urban Counter locations including our St. Charles location which is connected to 93 Octane Brewery where we have a lunch special Monday – Friday from 11-3pm, $15 for a Burger Fries and a Pint!
Urban Counter
Locations in Aurora, Hinsdale, Naperville, Palatine, St. Charles, West Chicago and Wheaton
1825 Lincoln Highway
St. Charles, IL 60174
1-630-402-0470
Bob’s Mai Tai
House Specialty. Blend of light & dark rums, liqueurs, and tropical fruit juices.
The Village Squire
Locations in Crystal Lake, Dundee, McHenry and South Elgin.
480 S. Randall Rd.
South Elgin, IL 60177
1-847-931-0400
For more featured dishes, check out the April 2023 issue of Fox Valley Magazine.