New Lenox Restaurants, Bars With Outdoor Seating: List

Andrea Earnest
Updated ·3 min read

NEW LENOX, IL — On May 29, restaurants and bars in Illinois will be allowed to open outdoor seating areas for customers. Restaurants and bars have been closed since March 16 to dine-in customers, and many had to adapt or change operations completely so that they could continue to serve food via pick-up or carry-out services.

As the state of Illinois enters Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan on Friday, restaurants all over the state are adjusting once again as they prepare to open outdoor seating areas for customers.

In New Lenox, Patch has compiled a list of the known restaurants or bars who are now offering outdoor seating. Please note that many restaurants which are not able to offer outdoor seating are still continuing pick-up services and carry-out for customers.

Here are the New Lenox bars and restaurants which are opening outdoor seating areas (it may be best to call ahead as hours will vary at many of these locations as bars and restaurants make adjustments):

  • 3 Corners Grill & Tap, 901 E. Lincoln Highway — Opening patio May 29 at 11:30 a.m. Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 815-485-9000 for more info.

  • American Legion Thomas Hartung Post 1977, 14414 Ford Drive— Will reopen the outdoor pavilion on May 29 at 1 p.m. Hours will be 1 p.m. to close on Friday and Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday and 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. Call 815-485-4651 for more info.

  • Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company, 2101 Calistoga Drive — Opening outdoor area (27 tables) at 11:30 a.m. May 29 with parties of 6 or less only. Call 815-717-6068 for more info.

  • Hickory Creek Brewing Company, 1005 W. Laraway Road— Opening beer garden May 29, parties of 6 people maximum. Call 779-803-3974 for more information.

  • Tom Kelly's Chophouse & Pub, 495 Degroate Road— Opening patio seating. Call 815-462-8420 for more information.

If you would like a New Lenox business offering outdoor seating added to this list, please email andrea.earnest@patch.com.

When he announced the allowance for outdoor seating, Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged local officials to shut down streets and "do whatever is in their power" to help these establishments. Employees will be required to wear masks while working, he said. Other guidelines for restaurants and bars are:

  • Wear face coverings in the presence of others

  • Maintain social distance, keep at least 6 feet between tables and no more than six people per party

  • Only outdoor drinking and dining allowed, which includes rooftops, patios and areas with removable walls

  • Wash hands for 20 seconds at least once every 30 minutes

  • Eliminate refilling customer beverages and keep self-service stations closed

  • Clean and disinfect common areas and frequently touched surfaces every 30 minutes, multi-use items after each use and tables and chairs after each party


This article originally appeared on the New Lenox Patch