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Weekend Specials at Modern Plate 9/11-9/13

Join us this weekend at Modern Plate for a limited-time menu featuring chef-inspired favorites available Friday beginning at 5 PM through Sunday.

Start your meal with our creamy Spinach Dip, served with warm grilled pita bread. For your entrée, enjoy tender BBQ Ribs served with our housemade creamy mac & cheese, or savor our comforting Pasta Bolognese, featuring traditional Bolognese sauce tossed with ziti pasta and finished with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Complete your dining experience with our featured Cedar Ridge Old Fashioned, handcrafted with Cedar Ridge Bourbon Whiskey, orange, Angostura bitters, and simple syrup.

These specials are available for one weekend only, so gather your friends and family and enjoy great food, handcrafted cocktails, and exceptional hospitality at Modern Plate. We look forward to serving you this weekend!

Reserve your table or stop by and enjoy another incredible weekend at Modern Plate. We look forward to serving you!

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Excellent

Based on 448 reviews

16 hours ago

We were extremely impressed with the food and the service at Modern Plate! Our server, Joe, is top-notch! His recommendations were the best, and has a very attentive eye to detail, very thorough! We are definitely coming back very soon.

Cydney Muti

2 weeks ago

An absolutely wonderful dining experience! The service (Joe) was phenomenal from start to finish—attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling intrusive. The food was exceptional, with high-quality ingredients, beautiful presentation, and outstanding flavor. The beverages were equally impressive and perfectly complemented the meal. Everything was thoughtfully done, and the attention to detail really stood out. It’s clear that this restaurant takes great pride in both the quality of the food and the overall guest experience. A truly memorable experience, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for excellent food, exceptional beverages, and outstanding service!

Response from the owner:Cydney, thank you so much for the incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at Modern Plate. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Joe—he’ll be happy to know his attentive and welcoming service helped make your visit so memorable. It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed the food, presentation, and beverages. Our team puts a lot of care into every detail, so your feedback truly means a lot to us. Thank you for recommending Modern Plate, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Patricia and John

2 weeks ago

Can't say enough about this restaurant. We arrived at 4:00, a party of four and each one raved about their dinner. We ordered pork chop with brussel sprouts and short rib ragu. Delicious and enough for another dinner to take home! Desserts ordered were lava cake and profiteroles. It would be hard to not have both again. Again large portions, with generous amount of delicious chocolate sauce.The pastry part of the profiteroles are just as good as my family recipe. Even my drink, French 75, was exceptional, Gatto, our waiter was efficient and charming. Jason, the manager, stopped by our table to make recommendations and was genuinely interested in our input. They are an asset to the restaurant. If all restaurant staff were modeled after them, dining out would be much more enjoyable.

Response from the owner:Patricia and John, thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so happy to hear that everyone in your party enjoyed their dinner. From the pork chop and short rib ragu to the lava cake, profiteroles, and French 75, it sounds like you sampled some great favorites! We especially love hearing that the profiteroles lived up to your family recipe—that’s quite a compliment. We’ll be sure to share your wonderful comments with Gatto and Jason. Providing warm, attentive service and making every guest feel welcome is incredibly important to us, and we’re fortunate to have them on the Modern Plate team. Thank you again for dining with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We can’t wait to welcome all four of you back for another memorable dinner!

Peter J

2 weeks ago

Response from the owner:Peter, thank you for visiting Modern Plate! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a rating and hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience.

Brandon Kypreos

4 weeks ago

Fantastic food, great place and service.

Response from the owner:Brandon, thank you for the fantastic review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food, service, and relaxed brunch atmosphere at Modern Plate. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon!

Nina Muti

4 weeks ago

Absolutely love this restaurant! Definitely one of my favorites in the Chicagoland area. So many different options for food that are great. Love their brunch and dinner.

Response from the owner:Nina, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re honored to be one of your favorite restaurants in the Chicagoland area. It’s great to hear you enjoy our variety of options for both brunch and dinner, especially the Grain Bowl. We look forward to welcoming you back to Modern Plate soon!

Paige 3305

4 weeks ago

I was actually blown away by the Pot Roast Dip sandwich and truffle fries. Drinks were very tasty and our server was very attentive and kind. We will 100% be back to try more menu options!

Response from the owner:Paige, thank you for the amazing review! We’re thrilled that the Pot Roast Dip, truffle fries, and drinks blew you away. We’re also glad your server made your visit so enjoyable. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Modern Plate to explore more of the menu!

Goriana Alexander

1 month ago

Best breakfast. I have eaten here a few times. I am sorry people have no clue on Saturday and Sunday how great this is. Ordered the breakfast pizza! Love

Response from the owner:Hi Goriana, Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review and for continuing to come back! We're thrilled to hear you think our breakfast is one of the best. We're especially glad you loved the Breakfast Pizza! It's always great to hear when one of our breakfast favorites hits the spot. We also appreciate you spreading the word about weekend breakfast. Your support means so much to our team. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon for another delicious breakfast!

Becky Naughton

1 month ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Becky, for the fantastic 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your dinner at Modern Plate. It means a lot to our team that you rated our food, service, and atmosphere so highly. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great dining experience!

Morgan Lams

1 month ago

The food and staff here are great! Jason is the best!

Response from the owner:Hi Morgan, Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and the service during your visit. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Jason. He'll be happy to hear he made such a positive impression! Our team works hard to create a great experience for every guest, and feedback like yours means the world to us. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Modern Plate again soon!

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Modern Plate is Elmhurst’s destination for fresh flavors, modern American comfort, and warm Midwestern hospitality, morning, noon, and night. From chef-driven breakfast and brunch to crave-worthy lunches, dinners, and elevated cocktails, we’re here to make every meal the best part of your day.

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Address: 119 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Restaurant Hours:

Mon 11 30am - 9pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)
Tues 11 30am - 9pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)
Wed 11 30am - 9pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)
Thur 11 30am - 10pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)
Fri 11 30am - 12am (kitchen closes at 10pm)
Sat- 9 am - 12am (kitchen closes at 10pm)
Sun 9 am - 9pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)