American Restaurants in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Arlington Heights, Ill., is a northwest suburb of Chicago. Its location makes it very convenient for trips into the big city, while far enough away to enjoy the outdoor activities Illinois has to offer. The northern suburbs of Chicago are known for the beautiful golf courses and Arlington Heights is no exception. It has both Arlington Lakes Golf Club and Nickol Knoll Golf Club. There also is Lake Arlington, where boating during the summer and a two-mile path can be enjoyed whenever the mood strikes. The area also has well-known restaurants for those hungry for an American variety of food.

Walker Brothers Original Pancake House

Nothing could get more American than an apple pancake, which Walker Brothers Original Pancake House is famous for. USA Today even rated it in its list of "Top 10 Pancake Restaurants in the Nation." Don't be fooled by the name, it also offers great waffle and egg dishes, so there is something here to satisfy everyone's breakfast needs.

825 W. Dundee Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-6600
walkerbrosoph.com‎

Chili's

If you're looking for an American-style restaurant that suits everyone, you can't go wrong with Chili's. This chain is not local to Arlington Heights, but its location here is much enjoyed. Two-for-one drinks are served all day every day, and menu choices range from its famous baby-back ribs to its delectable Big Mouth Bite mini burgers and Quesadilla Explosion salad.

640 E. Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 818-8171
chilis.com‎

Portillo's Hot Dogs

The name Portillo's may sound more Italian than American, but you can't get much more American than a hot dog. Offering its famous hot dogs, along with burgers, pastas, pizzas, ribs and salads, Portillo's has that wide variety that characterizes American-style restaurants. Be sure to try a hot dog, made whatever way you'd like, but other favorites include the chopped salad and the Italian beef sandwich.

806 W. Dundee Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 870-0870
portillos.com‎

Boston Blackies

Boston Blackies Restaurant and Bar is known for its great burgers. The selection is vast; the cheeseburger alone has seven different options. Plus patrons have the rare option to choose the bun their burger is served on--sesame bun, kaiser roll or rye bread. If you like spicy, try the Fire Alarm burger, topped with chili and hot giardiniera sauce. If you're just starving, go for the Tough Guy, with double patties weighing in at more than a half pound each. Not in the mood for a burger? Boston Blackies also offers delicious chicken breast sandwiches with almost as many options as its burgers.

222 E. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 952-4700
bostonblackies.com‎

Article Written By Kimberly Porter

Kimberly Porter is a writer based in Miami Beach, Fla., first published in high school when she was an intern with "The Miami Herald." Since then she has interned with "Ocean Drive Magazine," graduated from Florida International University and written articles for "Social Affairs Magazine." Currently she writes articles mainly Trails Travel, GolfLink and eHow.

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