Where to Dine & What to Order Around Highland Park Village

We all know that shopping can give you an appetite. The dining scene at Highland Park Village is always a vibrant and delicious part of the shopping experience. From casual grab-and-go meals and snacks to pretty patios and lounges, the Village has the ideal spot for dining out with your foodie friends, no matter the mood or occasion. We picked our favorite menu items for the perfect pick-me-up at any point of the day.

MORNING COFFEE — BIRD BAKERY

Get your caffeine fix and grab a coffee at Bird Bakery. Their iced mochas are a treat that will energize you before a long day out and about.

Our Order: Iced Mocha

BREAKFAST ON THE GO — THE JUICE BAR

The Juice Bar is the perfect place to grab a quick smoothie or juice packed with nutrients to start your day off right.

Our Order: The Green Energy Smoothie

BRUNCH — BISTRO 31

Who doesn’t love a Saturday brunch with the ladies? Bistro 31 is a hot spot with classic dishes and specialty cocktails in an upscale environment. We recommend ordering the Eggs Benedict with a Chanel No. 31 cocktail (Ketel One botanicals peach, pineapple, lemon, and champagne) to lift your weekend spirits.

Our Order: Eggs Benedict and Chanel No. 31 cocktail

LUNCH — THE HONOR BAR

The Honor Bar is a must-try restaurant within the Village. You can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. Some menu highlights for lunch include the Macho Salad with a side of fries.

Our Order: The Macho Salad and French Fries

LATE AFTERNOON PICK-ME-UP — YO! LOBSTER

Who doesn’t love a Saturday brunch with the ladies? Yo! Lobster’s new summer menu, which now includes sushi, is ideal for a light and delicious afternoon snack. Whether you have been shopping all day or just want a light bite around happy hour, Yo! Lobster has many options to satisfy your hunger.

Our Order: Ahi Tuna Crudo

PRE-DINNER DRINKS — MONKEY BAR AT MI COCINA

Before going to Mi Cocina for dinner, make sure to stop upstairs at The Monkey Bar for a famous Mambo Taxi, a frozen margarita with a sangria swirl. It’s the perfect pair with some Tex-Mex chips and queso.

Our Order: Mambo Taxi

HAPPY HOUR — SADELLE’S

Kick back and relax with a glass of half-off wine paired with fresh oysters on the patio or in a chic booth during Sadelle’s weekday happy hour from 4PM to 6PM.

Our Order: Oysters and Pinot Grigio

DATE NIGHT — FACHINI

Fachini is our go-to destination when we are craving delicious homemade Italian pasta. The bar ambiance is prime for a romantic date night and the 100-layer lasagna is sure to impress.

Our Order: 100 Layer Lasagna alla Sunday

CELEBRATORY DINNER — CAFÉ PACIFIC

Café Pacific is an excellent choice for any dinner celebration, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or graduation. Be sure to try one of their mouth-watering steak dishes or one of their nine amazing desserts. The Pecan Ball is divine.

Our Order: Signature Prime Pepper Steak Filet and Pecan Ball

NIGHT CAP — LOUNGE 31

The night is young! Head to Lounge 31 after dinner for a perfectly poured espresso martini while enjoying fun entertainment. It is the best way to end a day of shopping and dining around the Village.

Our Order: Barrel Age Espresso Martini