Maybe it’s the inviting spirit that calls us to gather during these crisp, cool, holiday-filled months. Maybe it’s just tradition.
Something about this time of year calls for good food, and Lemont Downtown has no shortage.
Whether you're planning a company holiday party, planning a social activity with a friend, or need help with planning your own holiday dinner, we’ve gathered up our favorite foodie places to get you going.
Here are a few of our favorite places:
For Hosting Events
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club | Perfect for your company holiday party
Ruffled Feathers is not only an 18-hole championship golf course but also the perfect space to host your next large gathering or event in Lemont. Planners will love working with the team and having a venue that can provide food, beverages, and customizable indoor and outdoor event spaces.
The full package includes:
Customized holiday menus and beverage packages
Private and semi-private event spaces
Dedicated event planning support
Full-service bar and audiovisual capabilities
Indoor and outdoor venue options
Flexible packages for groups large and small
Take the first step toward planning the perfect event. Click the link below to fill out a form, and a member of our team will personally reach out with all the details to help you secure your spot.
Pollyanna Social | Perfect for reconnecting with your friends
You’ll always have a good time at Pollyanna Social. We’re big fans of their happy hours and singles nights that they host throughout the year. For hosting your next big event, connect with them about booking the space for a holiday party with your family and friends, or convince your boss why it really is the best place for your corporate team outing.
Southernish Cooking School | Perfect for your book club
If you want to turn your holiday party into a fun activity, we can’t recommend Southernish enough. Connect with Joe and Lindsay to plan the menu, and then work as a group to create it in the Lemont Downtown kitchen. After the last oven timer goes off, you’ll be able to sit down and break bread as a party in the dining space.
If you’re looking to impress your guests, invite Chef Joe to be your own personal private chef based right here in Lemont but available to travel anywhere. The team will make their way to your home and cook a personalized menu for your next big dinner party.
223 Main | Perfect for your intimate holiday gathering
Just a few doors from the Metra station, 223 Main gives small gatherings a beautiful home base. Local couple Lauren Evans and Hector Tamayo transformed this early-1900s storefront into a bright, open event space with large windows that flood the room with natural light.
The space works well for:
Holiday parties with family and friends
Baby showers, birthdays, and milestone celebrations
Team meetings and small corporate gatherings
Seated dinners for up to about 75 guests
The space includes tables, chairs, a bar, sound, and a kitchen prep area, and the team welcomes outside catering. That makes it easy to pair your event with one of the downtown favorites below.
For Catering
Hosting at home or at the office this season? Let downtown Lemont do the cooking. These local favorites bring the flavor to you, so you can spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen.
Wooden Paddle | Perfect for a crowd that loves to share
Wooden Paddle built its reputation on shareable, wood-fired dining, and its catering team brings that same communal spirit to your event. Their mobile wood-fired setup fires pizzas on-site, and their full-service catering and bar options cover everything from a backyard gathering to a company party. Guests rave about the pizzas, appetizers, and salads, and the team works with you on dietary needs.
Hot Tip: Look out for their Thanksgiving and other Holiday Catering pre-order boxes that deliver everything you need for the perfect dinner in one box.
La Dolce Vita | Perfect for a classic Italian holiday dinner
With its stone walls and white tablecloths, La Dolce Vita has set the scene for celebrations on Stephen Street for years. Bring that same warmth to your own table with classic Italian dishes made for sharing. Pastas, salads, and Italian favorites travel beautifully and turn any holiday gathering into a family-style feast. We guarantee you that guests will be talking about this menu for years.
Barrel & Vine | Perfect for an elevated get-together
Local Lemont couple Larry and Dorothy Lantz opened Barrel & Vine on Main Street with a simple goal: fresh, comforting food paired with handcrafted cocktails. Their New American menu, with favorites like crab cakes and pub burgers, makes a crowd-pleasing spread for a holiday open house or office lunch.
Gather your friends, family, and team for the perfect event or bring home a few favorites for your own festive activities.
Neima Coffee & Cafe | Perfect for your sweetest holiday moments
Every party needs a dessert table, and Neima delivers. Imagine Christmas morning with a kitchen table full of pastries while you open gifts. This family-run bakery and cafe on Front Street turns out cheesecakes, pastries, and homemade desserts from pastry chef Ghada Muhsen, plus bold coffee and matcha.
Place your order in advance for a few cheesecakes and cookie trays. This is a great treat to bring to the office for your coworkers.
The list doesn’t stop here. There are a dozen places that are perfect for in-house catering, events, and catering to go this holiday season.
What are you looking for in your next event space and catering menu?
