Excellent
Modern Plate
Based on 366 reviews
WOW! I organized a season ending banquet for my daughter’s theater group at Stage 119. The extremely sharp venue was tailored to accommodate over 250 people with plenty of room to spare! Jessie, the sound engineer, seamlessly navigated all of our A/V and sound needs. Jason, Amanda, Ivona and the ENTIRE staff efficiently served all of our guests at the bar, quickly replenished the taco bar and continually cleared all cups and plates from the tables. Anything we asked for, we received immediately, with smiles and friendly personalities. We were so satisfied with the overall service that we added $500 on top of the 20% tip already included for the fabulous crew! Teddy, one of the owners of this establishment, was my main point of contact throughout this process. He was ALWAYS available to answer my questions, ease my concerns and offer solutions for all of our demands, including honoring our tighter budget! Teddy knows everything about restaurants, food, entertaining and hospitality, and he was an absolute joy to work with. From tailoring a delicious and generous menu to fit our budget to making sure we had everything we needed for the entire duration of our party, Teddy clearly knows how to run a successful business. We are so satisfied with our experience at Stage 119 that we already booked it for our event next year! The venue is incomparable, the food is delicious and Teddy and his staff are TOP NOTCH!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review. We are truly honored that you chose Stage 119 for your daughter’s theater group banquet. It means so much to hear that Ted, Jessie, Jason, Amanda, Ivona, and our entire team helped make the evening such a success. Hosting a special event like this is something we take great pride in, so hearing that the venue, food, service, and overall experience exceeded your expectations really means the world to us. Ted will be especially touched by your words. He works hard to make every event feel seamless, welcoming, and customized to each guest’s needs. We are beyond grateful for your generosity and support, and we’re so excited that you’ve already booked with us again for next year. We cannot wait to welcome you back to Stage 119 for another amazing celebration. If you want, I can also make this a little shorter or a little more warm and casual for Google.
Excellent food and service, perfect portions
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and the portion sizes during your lunch visit. Hearing that everything hit the mark means a lot to our team. We truly appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to share your experience. Hope to see you back at Modern Plate again soon! 🍽️
The Pot roast sandwich was delicious! And my friend’s Lucky 🍀 Charm drink was sweet but yummy. Definitely enjoy this Elmhurst restaurant.
Response from the owner:Hadley, thank you for the awesome review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re so glad you enjoyed the Pot Roast Sandwich, it’s definitely one of our favorites. And the Lucky Charm drink is always a fun one! 🍀✨ We really appreciate you spending time with us and for the kind words about the food, service, and atmosphere. Hope to see you back at Modern Plate again soon! 🍽️
Jaime and Dario our waiters were awesome very nice , super friendly , really knowledgeable about everything on the menu ,and they always checked up on us ! Food was great also !
Response from the owner:JairNem, thank you for the amazing review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re so happy to hear Jaime and Dario took great care of you. Being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu is exactly what we aim for, and it’s awesome to know they made your experience that much better. And we’re thrilled you loved the food, too! We truly appreciate you dining with us and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. 🍽️✨
Jaime and Dario son los mejores meseros muy atentos y amables
Response from the owner:Maria, ¡muchísimas gracias por tu reseña! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nos encanta saber que Jaime y Dario hicieron tu visita especial. Ellos realmente se esfuerzan por ser atentos y amables con cada mesa, y tus palabras significan mucho para todo el equipo. Thank you for dining with us, we look forward to welcoming you back very soon! 🍽️✨
Had my engagement dinner here! Jaime and Dario were the best. Great food, service and atmosphere.
Response from the owner:Jerry, congratulations on your engagement! 💍✨ We’re truly honored you chose to celebrate such a special night with us. We’re so glad Jaime and Dario helped make the evening memorable — we’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere is exactly what we hope for on milestone celebrations like yours. Wishing you both all the best, and we hope to celebrate many more special moments with you in the future! 🍾🥂
Dario and Jaime nailed it on their servitude! The fish tacos were spectacular! They deserve a bonus for there hard work 🙏🏻🤍✨
Response from the owner:Julie, this made our night, thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re so happy you loved the fish tacos, they’re definitely a fan favorite! 🌮🔥 And we couldn’t agree more about Dario and Jaime. They work incredibly hard to make every guest feel taken care of, and we’ll absolutely pass along your kind words to them. Thank you for the love and support. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another 5-star dinner soon! ✨
Food was delicious and the service was fantastic. Would highly recommend and will be coming back here!
Response from the owner:Matthew, thank you so much for the amazing review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and the service, that’s exactly the experience we strive to deliver every night. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious dinner soon! 🍽️
Great food and drinks! 😋
And our bartender Amanda was the best 👌🏼
Also had the pleasure to meet Ted - one of the managers - very professional and friendly 👏🏻
Thanks for a great time - always! 🥳
Response from the owner:Thank you Vlasta, we appreciate when valued customers give us their feedback. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Ted
Response from the owner:Jimmy, thank you for the amazing 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re so glad you enjoyed your lunch with us. Great food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere is exactly what we aim for. It’s awesome to hear there was no wait and that the noise level made it easy to relax and enjoy the conversation. We truly appreciate you stopping in and taking the time to share your experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back 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
Phone: (630) 361-6304

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)