Dining in Village Center

If you’re looking for a date night, a casual family-dining option, nostalgic diner for breakfast, or to simply grab some drinks, the Village Center has it all.

The Village Center features restaurants, bars, diners, a coffee shop, and bakeries, not to mention the iconic Dog n’ Suds drive-in restaurant and The Freeze ice cream stand, both operating on a seasonal basis (March – end of October). Want a hearty breakfast to start the day? Fred’s Diner and Whitney Café are staples for traditional breakfasts achieving the throwback feel to simpler times.

If dining alfresco is on your list, First Draft and Emil’s Tavern on Center feature large outdoor spaces, complete with televisions to catch whatever Chicago-area sporting event is being featured. New in June of 2023, The Vine: Martini & Wine Bar opened a large, outdoor area including an expansive bar, fireplaces and additional outdoor seating. Somethings Brewing, Abel’s Cantina, 129 Center Cut and Charlie’s also feature outdoor tables where you can take-in the sights and sounds of the Village Center while enjoying time with your friends and family over some great food and drinks!

See the full listing of food & beverage options below or by visiting the Business Directory and selecting the Restaurants, Food & Beverage category.

Village Center Bars & Restaurants

129 Center Cut*
129 Center Street
847-986-6872

Abel's Cantina*
125 Center Street
847-548-2003

Charlie’s Bar
255 Center Street
847-223-4484

Dog n Suds Drive In*+
454 Center Street
847-223-4601
Currently closed.

Emil’s Tavern on Center*
161 Center Street
847-543-8879

First Draft of Grayslake*
250 Center Street
224-541-4445

The Freeze*+
131 Hawley Street
847-223-2262

Fred’s Diner
225 Center Street
847-223-9776

Roost 83 Chicago Style Grill*
116 South Route 83
847-986-4876

Somethings Brewing*
82 East Center Street
847-543-8600

Twisted Burger
217 Center Street
847-223-2388

Texas Bebe's Quesobirria*
55 North Route 83
224-817-2349

The Vine Martini & Wine Bar*
101 Center Street
847-543-0900

Whitney Street
30 North Whitney Street
847-223-0670

*Outdoor dining available; weather permitting.
+ Open seasonally (March - October).