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20 Mouthwatering Meals in Plainfield You Need To Try ASAP

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20 Mouthwatering Meals in Plainfield You Need To Try ASAP   

Plainfield, Illinois has become a booming spot for top-notch dining options over the past decade. Trips to Naperville or Downtown are no longer the only way to enjoy a night out at a quality independent restaurant.  

We all have our favorite places and our go-to food, but who isn't looking for more mouthwatering options nearby to add to our lists?

Our team shared their favorite menu items from Plainfield's best restaurants.

Here's what our local food experts say you need to try! 

20 Mouthwatering Meals in Plainfield You Need To Try ASAP

Khaos Brewcade & Kitchen Fireclucker

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Fried Tempura Breaded Chicken Breast Topped with Firecracker Sauce & Pickles on a Hawaiian Bun. Try it with one of their Beers brewed in house!


Moe Joe's Cajun - Famous Corn Crusted Alligator Tail

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One half pound of tender Alligator Tail Meat, hand breaded and served with Moe Joe's Jalapeno Honey Dipping Sauce.  


Station One Smokehouse - Brisket Sandwich with Elote Corn

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Smoked Brisket Sandwich. Side of Elote Corn.


Craft'd Bourbon Chicken

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Two marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts served over Garlic Mashed Potatoes with oven roasted Green Beans. Topped with Balsamic Bourbon Glaze.


Irish Thyme Corned Beef Tacos

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3 Corn Tortillas filled with Shredded Corned Beef, topped with Fresh Jalapeño Slaw, Pickled Onions and a Southwest Crema.


Larry's Diner Chicken Stuffed Biscuits

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Breaded Chicken Breast, Cheesy Scrambled Eggs, sandwiched between two Buttermilk Biscuits, served over a bed of Hash Browns. Topped with Sausage Gravy.


Khaos Brewcade & Kitchen Steakhouse Burger

Peppercorn Crusted Patties, Crimini Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese, Arugula & Peppercorn Demi Glace.

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Krema Coffee House - Brown Sugar Bacon Gouda Egg Sandwich

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Brown Sugar Bacon, Gouda and Egg on Ciabatta. 


Chop'd Filet Sliders

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9oz. of Filet Medallions, seared and served over Bacon Onion Jam, topped with Sweet Mayo. Served on Garlic Buttered Sliders.


Vita Bella Plainfield - The Vita Bella Beef

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Italian Beef On Garlic Bread topped With Sweet Or Hot Peppers & Melted Mozzarella Cheese.


Tap House Grill Plainfield - Double Decker, Crispy Beer-Battered Chicken Melt

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Beer-battered fried Chicken topped with Merkts Cheese, Lettuce, Onion and Pickles. Served on a Potato Bun.


Savino's Gyro Bowl + Chocolate Cake Shake

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Choice of Lamb or Chicken Gyros served over Rice, topped with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onions, Feta Cheese and Homemade Tzatziki Sauce.


Calogero's - Pizza Baciata

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This is actually a Caterer out of Plainfield and I can't find the ingredients on this but take a look at this deliciousness!


Craft'd Signature Salad

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Fresh Spinach, Goat Cheese, dried Cranberries, and Pig Candy tossed in our house Poppyseed dressing. All Craft'd Salads are served with a piece of Garlic Bread, ‘very cold’ and crisp on chilled plates! Add Smoked Chicken, seared Salmon, or smoked Pulled Pork to any Salad.


Chop'd Steak Ummm

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Shaved Ribeye, sautéed Mushrooms & Onions topped with melted Gruyere Cheese. Served on a soft Ciabatta Bun.


El Molcajete - Tacos 

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"The most authentic Tacos in Plainfield I've found." - Chef Tony


Big Pauly's Wood Fired Pizza - The Butcher

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Big Pauly's Signature Red Sauce, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Hand-rolled, Fire-roasted Meatballs, Pepperoni, Fennel Sausage, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Basil.


Habanero Mexican Restaurant - Steak Chimichanga with Elote

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Fried version of their traditional Burrito. Includes Beans, Cheese and Steak.


Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Store & Sandwich Shop - Not Your Father's Reuben

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Choice Naturally Cured Corned Beef, Provolone, 1000 Island Dressing, Veggie Slaw on Marble Rye.


Freedom Brothers Pizzeria & Alehouse - Bird Song Cheesy Beef Rolls

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Italian Beef, East Coast Mozzarella, Fontina, Rolled into Dough. Served with Au Jus Dipper and a Side of Giardiniera.


Now go out, #EatLocal and experience these amazing, local fare!

Thank you for your continued support of Plainfield restaurants.

What did we miss? Let us know and we can add other items to this list!


Featured Restaurant Website Links

Craft'dthecraftdlife.com/menus

Chop'dthechopdlife.com/menus

Khaos Brewcade & Kitchenkhaosbrewing.com/menus

Tap House Grill Plainfield taphousegrills.com/locations/plainfield

Savino's savinosbeef.com/menu

Station One BBQstationonesmokehouse.com

Moe Joe's Cajuneatmoejoes.com

Freedom Brothers Pizzeria & Alehousefreedombrotherspizza.com/food

El Molcajeteelmolcajeterestaurant.com/menu

Big Pauly'sbigpaulyswoodfiredpizza.com

Vita Bellavitabellapizza.com

Larry's Dinerlarrysdinerinplainfield.com

Habanero Mexican Restauranthabaneromexicanrestaurant.org

Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Storecheesecakestoreonline.com

Krema Coffee Housekremacoffeehouse.com 

Calogero's calogerosoldworld.com/menu


*Photos are from Social Media Accounts, Restaurant Websites and Yelp*

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