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DELIGHTFULLY UNCOMMON YET WARM AND FAMILIAR. We at The Prospect have a simple philosophy—you should always feel welcome, taken care of, and wowed every time. Our customers and team are like family. We like knowing your name, your favorite drink and if you’re allergic to shrimp. We invite you into our (truly) open kitchen and culinary process. Stop for some daily fare, a cocktail, or just to say hi. At The Prospect, you’ll feel less like going out and more like coming home.
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Address: 18 W Northwest Hwy, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Phone: (224) 248-9986
Website: https://www.theprospectmp.com/
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Reviews
Nicole Cwik
We visited The Prospect on Valentine’s Day and it absolutely delivered. We started with the lamb chops and brown butter scallops (the appetizer special) both were incredible. (Chef Raul if you read this- I’m officially petitioning for these to be on the menu full‑time!!)
Our tomahawk was cooked to a perfect medium‑rare and was great to share, with our enhancements adding amazing flavor.
For desserts we went out with a bang and ordered not one but two.. the Valentine’s cheesecake and the cookie skillet. Both were so good we couldn’t decide which was the winner!
Service was top‑notch from start to finish. The hosts welcomed us right away and got us seated quickly, our server Ciro offered excellent recommendations, and the rest of the team kept everything seamless and spotless throughout the night. Drinks were spot on, and the ambiance tied everything together beautifully.
It truly feels like having a slice of the city in the suburbs- great service, tasty food, and a beautiful atmosphere. Love The Prospect for any occasion!
… moreOur tomahawk was cooked to a perfect medium‑rare and was great to share, with our enhancements adding amazing flavor.
For desserts we went out with a bang and ordered not one but two.. the Valentine’s cheesecake and the cookie skillet. Both were so good we couldn’t decide which was the winner!
Service was top‑notch from start to finish. The hosts welcomed us right away and got us seated quickly, our server Ciro offered excellent recommendations, and the rest of the team kept everything seamless and spotless throughout the night. Drinks were spot on, and the ambiance tied everything together beautifully.
It truly feels like having a slice of the city in the suburbs- great service, tasty food, and a beautiful atmosphere. Love The Prospect for any occasion!
Lesleigh Wright
My friends and I dined here tonight 1/21/26, and we had the best food and time. We ordered the crab cake appetizer, then ordered the swordfish, steak and frites, the braised short rib with chili Brussels Sprouts, & the half chicken w/ Cajun butter. We shared everything and it was all amazing! Our servers were great too. The icing on the cake is definitely the atmosphere and swanky decor. We’ll definitely be back! The bill was around $350 for everything, that includes drinks for all four of us. Totally worth the price bc of the quality of the food!
… moreEmma M
We got married at The Prospect this fall and could not recommend them more for any occasion, whether it’s a regular dinner or a big event. The food is spectacular – all our guests were simply raving about it. Because the kitchen is right there, everything was fresh and perfectly prepared (black cod and octopus were the biggest hits), the staff actually knew how to explain it to guests, and they were able to make accommodations for dietary needs. They were flexible to make sure that everything we wanted on the menu could be there – include late night sliders. The bar set up was also perfect, with an amazing selection for signature drinks but a full bar and incredibly knowledgable staff pouring all night. The full buy-out allowed us to transition from cocktail hour and dinner downstairs to a more relaxed vibe later, with a little music and dancing for those interested and enough space to lounge and hang out for those who wanted a more quiet space to mingle.
We had a small ceremony upstairs before guests arrived, and the gorgeous interior (amazing green tile and moody stairwell in particular) were a perfect location for some couple photos before, too. The team was so ready to swap out the tables to fit the different needs of the day, and there was nothing for us to worry about in that regard.
Working with Justin and Nicole on event logistics, Chef Raul on the menu, and everyone on the team day-off made this event seamless. They were open to making the event work for us, and it all turned out truly perfect.
Photos by Arielle Gallione. Flowers by The Flower Studio.
… moreWe had a small ceremony upstairs before guests arrived, and the gorgeous interior (amazing green tile and moody stairwell in particular) were a perfect location for some couple photos before, too. The team was so ready to swap out the tables to fit the different needs of the day, and there was nothing for us to worry about in that regard.
Working with Justin and Nicole on event logistics, Chef Raul on the menu, and everyone on the team day-off made this event seamless. They were open to making the event work for us, and it all turned out truly perfect.
Photos by Arielle Gallione. Flowers by The Flower Studio.
Randy Sabado
Monday night dinner was good, but could use some improvement on the execution of the food and perhaps their portion sizes. The restaurant is beautifully designed and welcoming, with the feel of an upscale home, paired with excellent and attentive service. We were well taken care of throughout the evening.
We started with a cocktail, mocktail and wine. The drinks were delicious and fairly priced, however, wines by the glass (Vermentino and Pinot Noir) were $16 and $14 respectively, seemed light on the pour.
Apps ordered was their Pear Salad and Octopus. The Pear Salad was simple and elegant, full of texture, highlighted by creamy Gorgonzola and perfectly roasted/grilled pears. It was missing the blackberry, which would have added nice acidity, but overall the salad was very delicious. The Octopus was good but slightly off. It very tender but borderline mushy in some pieces. It was lacking seasoning and could have been a bit hotter, but it wasn’t far off the mark.
For the main course, we ordered the Half Chicken, Steak Frites, and Pork Chop. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned well, but the frites and chimichurri were standouts! Crispy frites with aioli and a slightly spicy and bright chimichurri made the dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly, with crisp skin, and juicy, plump meat. It came with chicken au jus that was also delicious and perfectly seasoned. Unfortunately, the pork chop was well done, dry, and under-seasoned. It was so simple of a dish that there is nothing to hide its faults.
The chicken and pork chop dishes are a la carte, so we added Garlic Mash & Gravy, Four Star Mushrooms, and the Grilled Cabbage appetizer as sides. The mash was very tasty and buttery, but the portion was not worth $10 for its size. The gravy had decent flavor, but it was also luke warm and on the thick side. The mushrooms were sautéed nicely and almost there, but they too were missing just a bit of seasoning. Regardless, they were a delicious accompaniment to the steak and chicken. We really wanted to like the cabbage, but that too should have been hotter, perhaps a bit more tender (cooked longer to bring out more natural sweetness), and more flavorful. It tasted watered down and under-seasoned, as I was expecting more punch from the nuoc cham.
Our final dish for dessert was the Chocolate Caramel Swiss Roll. It was a solid dessert as we all enjoyed the textures and flavors of a well made, not overly sweet cap to the evening.
I’m hoping that this review is read as helpful and constructive because I truly think that The Prospect is a much needed (upscale restaurant experience/destination) in the NW suburbs. I will definitely come back because I enjoyed our dinner and we had a great experience.
… moreWe started with a cocktail, mocktail and wine. The drinks were delicious and fairly priced, however, wines by the glass (Vermentino and Pinot Noir) were $16 and $14 respectively, seemed light on the pour.
Apps ordered was their Pear Salad and Octopus. The Pear Salad was simple and elegant, full of texture, highlighted by creamy Gorgonzola and perfectly roasted/grilled pears. It was missing the blackberry, which would have added nice acidity, but overall the salad was very delicious. The Octopus was good but slightly off. It very tender but borderline mushy in some pieces. It was lacking seasoning and could have been a bit hotter, but it wasn’t far off the mark.
For the main course, we ordered the Half Chicken, Steak Frites, and Pork Chop. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned well, but the frites and chimichurri were standouts! Crispy frites with aioli and a slightly spicy and bright chimichurri made the dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly, with crisp skin, and juicy, plump meat. It came with chicken au jus that was also delicious and perfectly seasoned. Unfortunately, the pork chop was well done, dry, and under-seasoned. It was so simple of a dish that there is nothing to hide its faults.
The chicken and pork chop dishes are a la carte, so we added Garlic Mash & Gravy, Four Star Mushrooms, and the Grilled Cabbage appetizer as sides. The mash was very tasty and buttery, but the portion was not worth $10 for its size. The gravy had decent flavor, but it was also luke warm and on the thick side. The mushrooms were sautéed nicely and almost there, but they too were missing just a bit of seasoning. Regardless, they were a delicious accompaniment to the steak and chicken. We really wanted to like the cabbage, but that too should have been hotter, perhaps a bit more tender (cooked longer to bring out more natural sweetness), and more flavorful. It tasted watered down and under-seasoned, as I was expecting more punch from the nuoc cham.
Our final dish for dessert was the Chocolate Caramel Swiss Roll. It was a solid dessert as we all enjoyed the textures and flavors of a well made, not overly sweet cap to the evening.
I’m hoping that this review is read as helpful and constructive because I truly think that The Prospect is a much needed (upscale restaurant experience/destination) in the NW suburbs. I will definitely come back because I enjoyed our dinner and we had a great experience.
Lily
I love the prospect. I’ve been here multiple times and never had anything bad! I love their pastas a lot. And they have great fish dishes as well. I want them to bring the brown butter cake back, I dream about it from time to time. It is the best dessert I’ve ever had! And I’ve had 3 of their desserts. Their oysters are also sooo fresh and good especially with the mignonette sauce ! Service is always great too!!
… moreJackie Gillaspie
We had a lovely double date to The Prospect on a Friday night. Service was great, cocktails were delightful, and the food was excellent. Our party had the Steak Frites (x2!) with Parmesan Fries, the Pork Chop with Mashed Potatoes, and the Cod. For dessert, the Skillet Cookie and Swiss Roll. Would 100% order everything we had again. I really look forward to coming back and enjoying the rooftop terrace!
… moreNatalia Pesic
Phenomenal food, outstanding service, and great ambiance. Everything we tried was exquisite. If you want a really unique experience, definitely sit at the counter overlooking the kitchen! Looking forward to coming back to try the fall/winter menu!
… moreKayla Naples
As a Mount Prospect resident, it’s really exciting to have such a wonderful restaurant open in our midst. I dined with a friend and had the pleasure of Renee serving us. She was exceptional, some of the best service I have ever had. I wasn’t sure which cocktail to order and based on a short quiz by her, she delivered the most perfect drink. The food was just as high quality, it’s obvious fresh ingredients are used and each dish is prepared with careful love and attention. This is one of the best meals I have had in a LONG time. We made sure to call over Eric, the GM, to offer our compliments. He is a very kind and down to earth man, who clearly takes pride in his restaurant (as he should!). I cannot recommend the Prospect enough, for a date night, girls’ night out, or even a family outing (lots of kids around!). Thank you Renee and Eric for such a memorable evening. I hope to share more of them with you!
… moreLloyd Fielder
Just found out about The Prospect and was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance, service and food! We had a private party on the second floor and it was awesome! Great appetizers, high quality and delicious main courses and the drinks weee top notch! Service was perfect and the bartender went above and beyond. Looking forward to returning for dinner soon!
… moreKrysta Rose
I’ve never had a bad experience at The Prospect. I’ve gone many times for date nights as well as dinners out with friends. The food is always delicious (excellent sauces, well seasoned, proteins cooked well) and the cocktails are also very tasty. It is definitely a more upscale suburban restaurant.
Recently, I co-hosted a Galentine’s Dinner private event in the upper level. The hospitality crew, led by Nicole, was so easy to work with. Nicole was able to customize our experience and she was very clear and easy to communicate with. The Prospect has a really nice prix fixe menu for private events where you pick multiple dishes to share family-style and pay per person. It’s a lot of food in a good way! They also came up with a custom cocktail that we had as a welcome drink. It was a really great experience and really super easy. The space is so lovely that you really don’t even need to bring extra decor. I would highly recommend for private events.
… moreRecently, I co-hosted a Galentine’s Dinner private event in the upper level. The hospitality crew, led by Nicole, was so easy to work with. Nicole was able to customize our experience and she was very clear and easy to communicate with. The Prospect has a really nice prix fixe menu for private events where you pick multiple dishes to share family-style and pay per person. It’s a lot of food in a good way! They also came up with a custom cocktail that we had as a welcome drink. It was a really great experience and really super easy. The space is so lovely that you really don’t even need to bring extra decor. I would highly recommend for private events.