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Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover bar & grill making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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#76

Ott's Tavern

place Millstadt, Illinois

trending_up+7.6pts
67.4
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#77

Region Kitchen and Bar

place Barrington, Illinois

trending_up+7.5pts
80.7
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#78

Rec Haus

place St. Charles, Illinois

trending_up+7.5pts
79.0
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#79

Whiskey River Bar & Grill

place Glenview, Illinois

trending_up+7.5pts
77.0
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#80

McBride's North

place Aurora, Illinois

trending_up+7.5pts
68.1
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#81

Brickhouse Grill & Pub

place Springfield, Illinois

trending_up+7.3pts
76.4
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#82

Firehouse Grill

place Evanston, Illinois

trending_up+7.3pts
71.9
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#83

Bank Shots Bar and Grill

place Lynwood, Illinois

trending_up+7.3pts
66.9
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#84

Westwood Tavern & Tap

place Schaumburg, Illinois

trending_up+7.2pts
83.6
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#85

Da Burgs Bar & Grill

place Warrensburg, Illinois

trending_up+7.2pts
79.2
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#86

Bar Down Sports Grill

place Hoffman Estates, Illinois

trending_up+7.2pts
79.1
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#87

Fourth Lake Resort Bar & Grill

place Venetian Village, Illinois

trending_up+7.2pts
75.4
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#88

The Latham Tap

place Rockford, Illinois

trending_up+7.1pts
74.2
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#89

Bourbons Bar & Grill

place Coal Valley, Illinois

trending_up+7.0pts
77.3
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#90

Madisons Pub and Grill

place Willowbrook, Illinois

trending_up+6.9pts
80.1
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#91

The Grill at Pier 91

place Port Barrington, Illinois

trending_up+6.9pts
78.4
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#92

Rail House Slots & Wings

place Round Lake, Illinois

trending_up+6.9pts
68.5
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#93

Topsy's Bar & Grill

place El Paso, Illinois

trending_up+6.8pts
66.0
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#94

7 West Bar & Grill

place Trenton, Illinois

trending_up+6.7pts
70.7
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#95

The Texas Corner Tavern

place Salem, Illinois

trending_up+6.7pts
61.6
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#96

HMD Bar and Grill

place Chicago Ridge, Illinois

trending_up+6.6pts
77.7
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#97

Niko's Red Mill Tavern

place Woodstock, Illinois

trending_up+6.6pts
69.1
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#98

The GOAT Pub and Grill

place Rockford, Illinois

trending_up+6.6pts
68.8
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#99

Drifters Bar and Grill

place Grafton, Illinois

trending_up+6.6pts
57.7
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#100

Wings Etc.

place Yorkville, Illinois

trending_up+6.5pts
78.5
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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