Palatine, Cook County, IL
Places to go in Palatine
30 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Food & Drink
Agio Italian Bistro
Refined Italian & American cuisine, plus a long wine list, offered in an intimate, romantic setting.
64 S Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074, USA

Nightlife
Alley 64 - Palatine
2001 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA

Wellness
Avalon Salon Spa of Lake Zurich
1201 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, USA

Shopping
Bendita Cocina Argentinean Restaurant
Vibrant, intimate restaurant serving modern, artistically plated Argentinean cuisine & wine.
16 S Bothwell St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Food & Drink
Brandt's of Palatine
Cozy, unassuming tavern with brick walls & a laid-back vibe serving burgers, sandwiches & cocktails.
807 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Food & Drink
Cafe Fourteen
Relaxed eatery serving American breakfast & lunch fare such as omelettes, waffles & sandwiches.
300 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Food & Drink
Chicago Culinary Kitchen + BBQ
Rustic mall joint with classic BBQ & specialty weekend items paired with craft beer flights & wine.
2391 N Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA

Outdoors
Community Park
Area center with indoor gym & track plus outdoor ball fields & courts for tennis or sand volleyball.
250 E Wood St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Outdoors
Deer Grove East
1,500-acre preserve offering miles of trails for runners, cyclists & cross-country skiiing.
1599 Pepper Tree Dr, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Nightlife
Donkey Inn Bar & Grill
American & Mexican fare served in a saloon-like, wood-paneled space with outdoor seating.
923 S Plum Grove Rd, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Nightlife
Emmett's Brewing Company
Upscale microbrewery with house beers, creative American eats & a monthly home-brewer's forum.
110 N Brockway St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Outdoors
Fox River Forest Preserve
28500 W Roberts Rd, Port Barrington, IL 60010, USA

Food & Drink
Gianni's Cafe
Relaxed Italian restaurant serving classic meals & cocktails in a warm, white-tablecloth setting.
18 W Station St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Outdoors
Heron Creek Forest Preserve
242-acre nature preserve featuring 2.3 miles of trails, a playground & over 100 species of birds.
22890 N Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047, USA

Sports & Recreation
Hilldale Golf Club
1625 Ardwick Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, USA

Nightlife
Hot Pockets Sports Bar
365 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Sports & Recreation
Makray Memorial Golf Club
1010 S Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA

Food & Drink
Palatine Inn Restaurant
This family-owned restaurant serves a wide menu of American & Greek specialties throughout the day.
95 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Arts & Culture
Palatine Park District (Community Center)
250 E Wood St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Family
Panic Escape Room Games
254 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Outdoors
Paul Douglas Preserve
Public woodlands popular for bird-watching, with a paved cycling trail & an 18-hole golf course.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60010, USA

Food & Drink
Phoenix Flame
3240 Kirchoff Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, USA

Outdoors
Riemer Reservoir Park
745 W Wood St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Nightlife
Schnell's Brauhaus
Wood-heavy pub with German beers, hearty Bavarian-American fare & traditionally attired servers.
45 W Slade St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA