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Experiences

Create memorable experiences that forge lasting connections

Today, event attendees are looking to get more out of attending an event. They are looking for meaningful, unique experiences that create lasting memories and build strong connections.

Our experiences can help you achieve those goals. They aim to send your attendees home with stories to tell, posts for social media and the desire to attend your next event.

Restaurants

Dine at one of our lively restaurants and bars. For your convenience, we offer to-go food from our restaurants so you can enjoy from the comfort of your room.

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Le Colonial

An expansive two-story building located in Lake Forest’s lively Market Square District, Le Colonial includes dining and event spaces, an outdoor garden, and a bar for light bites and alfresco lounging. Designed to capture an era of romance and luxurious classic architecture, the space transports guests to a different time and place where reimagined Vietnamese cuisine takes center stage. The restaurant boasts an exclusive private dining enclave and an elevated second-floor event space with two expansive banquet rooms for larger gatherings.

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Sophia Steak

Sophia Steak Lake Forest is the premier dining destination for the North Shore, serving premium steaks and seafood alongside daily specials and decadent desserts in a chic and comfortable setting that feels like home. A partnership between restaurant vets and lifelong friends Ryan O'Donnell of Ballyhoo Hospitality and Glenn Keefer, Sophia first opened its doors in Wilmette in 2020. Quickly becoming the neighborhood's #1 steakhouse, the expansion and second location opened in 2022 at 181 E. Laurel Ave., sharing what we do best with the Lake Forest community.

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Oaken Bistro + Bar

Oaken is a modern, upscale American Bistro + Bar with a global influence. Enjoy all-day dining in Lake Forest with elevated burgers & salads as well as dishes with more unique, worldly flavor trends like our popular Beef Tenderloin Empanadas, Cubano, or Creole-Style St. Charles Benedict. When it’s time for Happy Hour, the sleek lounge features a craft cocktail menu with signature herbal-infused offerings as well as an eclectic wine list and local beers. Enjoy all day drinks and dining in the contemporary dining room, the inviting 25-seat outdoor patio, or order take-out or delivery.  Branch out from your ordinary routine and unearth Oaken!

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Perry's Steakhouse

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille is a renowned fine dining restaurant known for its elegant atmosphere and exceptional menu offerings. Founded in 1979 as a modest butcher shop in Houston, Texas, by Bob Perry, the brand has since grown into a celebrated steakhouse with locations across the U.S. Perry's is famous for its mouthwatering USDA-aged prime steaks, signature pork chop, fresh seafood, and exquisite wine selection. With a focus on impeccable service, Perry's provides a sophisticated yet welcoming experience, blending traditional steakhouse fare with modern culinary techniques.