Located in the Carleton off the main lobby is Philander’s Restaurant, offering you the finest American and Continental cuisine in the area. Philander’s offers a fine dining atmosphere showcasing excellent seasonal cuisine with fresh seafood and prime aged steaks. Its warm décor has been recently revitalized along with the menu to offer a Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" premium wine list, quality service and elegant surroundings.

The restaurant was named after the Village historian Philander Barclay who lived in Oak Park from 1878 to 1940. The walls are decorated with his photographs depicting the glory days of Oak Park. The restaurant has an elegant turn of the century décor, showcasing a grand oak and marble octagonal jazz bar and upscale lounge. The restaurant also highlights live jazz entertainment, an outdoor café in the summer, and bar menu.

The restaurant is open every day, excluding certain holidays. (Dining room – 5pm – 10pm, Bar – 4pm -12am, Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday the dining room closes at 11:30pm and the bar at 1:30am)

Entertainment and Special Events
Philander’s offers live entertainment in its upscale bar and lounge area, highlighting a diverse selection of Chicago artists. Monday – Thursday the music is from 7:30pm to 11:00pm, Friday and Saturday evenings from 8:00pm to 12:00am, and Sunday from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Philander’s Lounge and Bar is an intimate place to relax with friends and enjoy music.

The Barclay room with its wine cellar atmosphere can be rented for private parties. Also Philander's offers quarterly wine dinners featuring wine and food matchings from different wineries. Call Philander’s for more details.

The Carleton of Oak Park offers room service nightly for hotel guests only. Please refer to Philander’s dinner menu for menu selections.

Philander's is a smoke-free establishment

Philander’s Appetizers [PDF 102kb]

Philander’s Entrees [PDF 123kb]

Philander’s Wine List [PDF 187kb]

Philander’s Desserts and After Dinner [PDF 160kb]

Philander’s Chef's Menu [PDF 110kb]

Banquet Menu

Wedding Menu