Located in the heart of Highwood, Illinois, The Cuisine American Bistro stands as a welcoming destination for those who appreciate the art of thoughtful, well-prepared food. Situated at 331 Waukegan Ave, our restaurant serves as a gathering place for the local community and visitors alike, offering a comfortable atmosphere where the focus remains entirely on the quality of the ingredients and the warmth of the hospitality. We believe that dining out should be an experience that feels both special and familiar, providing a space where guests can relax and enjoy a meal crafted with care.
Our approach to American cuisine is rooted in simplicity and respect for seasonal produce. By working closely with local suppliers, we ensure that every dish reflects the flavors of the region. Whether you are stopping by for a casual lunch or settling in for a relaxed dinner, our team is dedicated to providing attentive service that makes you feel right at home. We take pride in being a part of the Highwood neighborhood, contributing to the vibrant culinary landscape of the area through consistent quality and a genuine passion for cooking.
What Sets Us Apart
Commitment to Fresh Ingredients: We prioritize sourcing high-quality, seasonal components to ensure that every plate served is fresh, flavorful, and representative of the best available produce in the region.
A Welcoming Atmosphere: Our bistro is designed to be a comfortable environment for all occasions, whether you are celebrating a milestone with family or enjoying a quiet evening with friends.
Thoughtful Culinary Craft: Our kitchen team focuses on refined techniques that highlight the natural qualities of our ingredients, avoiding unnecessary complexity in favor of balanced, satisfying flavors.
Community-Focused Hospitality: Being located at 331 Waukegan Ave allows us to serve as a hub for the Highwood community, where we strive to build lasting relationships with our guests through consistent, friendly, and professional service.
The philosophy behind The Cuisine American Bistro is straightforward: we believe that food brings people together. Our menu is designed to offer a variety of options that cater to different tastes, all while maintaining a cohesive identity that celebrates American culinary traditions. We invite you to visit us and experience the dedication we put into every aspect of our service. From the moment you walk through our doors, our goal is to provide a memorable dining experience that encourages you to return time and again.
We understand that in today’s fast-paced world, finding a place that values slow, intentional dining is increasingly rare. That is why we have cultivated an environment where you can step away from the noise and enjoy a well-composed meal in good company. Our team is constantly refining our offerings to ensure that we meet the expectations of our guests while staying true to our core values of quality, integrity, and hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you to our table at 331 Waukegan Ave and sharing our passion for great food with you.
Whether you are a long-time resident of Highwood or just passing through the area, we hope that The Cuisine American Bistro becomes a favorite stop on your culinary journey. We are constantly inspired by the feedback of our patrons and the vibrant energy of the neighborhood. Thank you for considering us for your next meal; we are honored to serve you and look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an exceptional dining experience that reflects the very best of American bistro culture.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
Outdoor seating
Curbside pickup
Delivery
Drive-through
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Cocktails
Comfort food
Wine
Dining options
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Usually plenty of parking
Menus
Breakfast Menu
2 Eggs with Toast and Jelly$3.45
2 Eggs w/ Meat, Toast and Jelly$5.25
2 Eggs w/ Potatoes, Toast and Jelly$5.25
Meat Omelet$5.95
Cheese Omelet$5.95
Meat and Cheese Omelet$6.95
Veggie Omelet$6.95
Western Omelet$7.95
Greek Omelet$7.95
Pancake
French Toast
Fried Egg Sandwich$3.25
Meat and Egg Sandwich$5.25
Side of Potatoes$2.45
Side of Bacon / Ham / Goetta / Sausage$2.95
Egg (1)$1.00
Toast (2)$1.45
Main Menu
Chicken Wings
Saratoga Chips$4.95
Potato Skins (4)$5.95
Chicken Strips (4)$6.45
Pretzel Sticks (3)$4.95
Chicken Quesadilla$7.45
Cheese Sticks (6)$5.95
Chef Salad$7.95
Chicken Salad$7.95
Garden Salad$3.45
Greek Salad$6.95
Taco Salad$6.95
Texas Chili$4.45
Soup of the Day$4.25
1/3 Lb. Hamburger Deluxe$5.45
Cheeseburger Deluxe$5.95
Fish Sandwich$5.45
Chicken Sandwich Deluxe$6.45
Hot Dog$2.50
Turkey Sandwich$5.45
BLT Sandwich
Steak Hoagie$6.45
Grilled Ham and Cheese$5.45
Chicken Club Sandwich$6.95
Ham Sandwich$5.45
Turkey Club Sandwich
Chicken Salad Sandwich$5.45
12" Pizza with Cheese and 1 Topping$6.95
Chicken Fingers$4.50
Corn Dog$4.25
Kids Burger$4.50
Grilled Cheese$4.25
French Fries$2.45
Onion Rings$2.95
Tater Tots$2.45
Cole Slaw$2.45
Friday Fish Special
BISTRO BRUNCH
EGGS BENEDICT$16.00
MEAT OMELETTE$17.00
CHILAQUILES$16.00
CROISSANT SANDWICH$14.00
VEGETABLE OMELETTE$16.00
ENCHILADAS$14.00
CHICKEN AND WAFFLES$14.00
FRENCH TOAST$14.00
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES$10.00
STEAK & EGGS$25.00
CAESAR SALAD$15.00
CHICKEN SALAD$17.00
JOSEY BURGER$17.00
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH$15.00
LOX AND BAGEL$18.00
AVOCADO TOAST$15.00
BISTRO FRENCH TOAST$15.00
TRES LECHES PANCAKES$12.00
WAFFLE SUNDAE$16.00
HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS$15.00
DRINKS
COFFEE$3.50
HOT CHOCOLATE$5.00
MILK$3.00
CAFE CON LECHE$3.50
BISTRO LEMONADE$5.00
ORANGE JUICE$5.00
APPLE JUICE$3.00
SOFT DRINKS$3.00
SIDE
GUACAMOLE AND CHIPS$8.00
BACON$6.00
THREE EGGS$5.00
FRESH FRUIT$5.00
FRENCH FRIES$5.00
SALAD$5.00
OATMEAL$5.00
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Reviews The Cuisine American Bistro
Hannah Simpson
23-04-2026
I had a great experience here with my family. They were very accommodating to our large group and to the vegetarians of the group. I had the beet salad and vegetable risotto - it was fabulous! The strawberry puree cocktail was so great - … More
Ashton thomisenberg
23-04-2026
Great service. Staff was accommodating and very nice.
Order type
Dine in…
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Eddy Ojeda
23-04-2026
Amazing food and service. We're already talking about when we can return.
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
9+ people, Suitable for all group sizes
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Donna Gast
23-04-2026
Great food! Definitely worth a visit
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Loud Pizza
23-04-2026
Hey @Javier Patino …. What’s a 5 star rating for ya homie! I need to know.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Jose Pliego
23-04-2026
I had the rigatoni with sausage and it's the best
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Varies by time / day
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Wait time
No wait
Ashton thomisenberg
23-04-2026
Great service. Staff was accommodating and very nice.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Very quiet
Kid-friendliness
Had a dedicated Kid's menu
Wheelchair accessibility
No stairs
Hellen Gomez
23-04-2026
really yummy yay
Meal type
Dinner…
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Steven Goodman
23-04-2026
We arrived right on time for our 6:30pm reservation on a Saturday night. We started with four cocktails--a Ginger Manhattan, an Old Fashioned, and two martinis--all of which were well-prepared and nicely presented, especially considering … More
Jose Pliego
23-04-2026
I had the rigatoni with sausage and it's the best
Price per person
$10–2…
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Nayeli Ojeda
23-04-2026
The food is fabulous.
The service is excellent, from Andy, Ana, and Natali, who make you feel right at home.
100% recommended. More
Javier Pinto
23-04-2026
I recommend this restaurant, the food is delicious 😋 I loved this place, I felt like I was at home …
Francisco Arenas
23-04-2026
Very good..the food..very good service..
Food: 5…
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Andres Espinosa
23-04-2026
The best food
Order type
Dine in…
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Dmitry Stein
23-04-2026
Hellen Gomez
23-04-2026
really yummy yay
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Not sure
Wait time
No wait
Kid-friendliness
my son and daughter loves this place, the kids menu is very cute and has good options. Lovely.
Francisco Arenas
23-04-2026
Very good..the food..very good service..
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Andres Espinosa
23-04-2026
The best food
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Beatrice Gonez
23-04-2026
Cuisine American Bistro took over the space formerly occupied by El Buren, but unfortunately, the food isn't quite living up to the promise of the beautiful setting. The menu felt uninspired, and the dishes we tried were underwhelming. The … More
Michelle Burke
23-04-2026
Great new family run spot. The food here was solid. Went for dinner with friends and the staff were so nice and obliging. The steak was cooked really well. The head chef came out and spoke to each table and clearly they care about this restaurant and making it a success! Please support this new local spot More
sam
23-04-2026
The food and the service was great. However the atmosphere was very off. The lights were way too bright and fluorescent. the place smelled strongly of fabuloso cleaning product. there was visible damage to the door we were facing. the … More
Lori A Weiss
23-04-2026
Saw that there was a new restaurant in Highwood so our friends booked a reservation for Saturday night. We were so totally blown away by all elements of this restaurant! Service was warm, knowledgeable, helpful and truly a pleasure. Our … More
David K
23-04-2026
This is really a wonderful restaurant. The price point is excellent and the value for money superb. The food was really, really good, and we all enjoyed our meal. The skirt steak, the lamb chops, the beet salad and the ceviche. The … More
Greg Freund
23-04-2026
Excellent quality all around. The service is kind and knowledgeable, and the food is very good. We had a variety of dishes and everyone in our group was impressed. I tried the burger and it was grilled to exact specifications and was … More
Beatrice
23-04-2026
Nice place with great food and great service!
Had the roasted beet salad the Cesar salad and both were delicious! The Bistro Burger with fries were great and the pasta was delicious! The price was very … More
Kelsee Sorensen
23-04-2026
Stopped by this new place and would highly recommend. High quality food. The steak in the bistro tampiquena was cooked to perfection, and roasted beat salad was delicious. The chef came to to our table to greet us and check on our food and experience. Will be coming back! More
Olga
23-04-2026
Great American Bistro with delicious food and excellent service. Everything we ordered was well-prepared and full of flavor. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. Definitely worth a visit! More
Kevin
23-04-2026
The food was inspiring it got straight to the pont explained what every dish had and offered. The staff was very polite and helpful when I had questions. The rasta pasta with shrimp was my favorite dish. The mango margaritas without … More
Amy Kasallis
23-04-2026
Excellent dinner at The Cuisine American Bistro tonight. I had the lamb chops which were delicious - perfectly cooked and very tender. My husband had the jerk chicken which was incredible! Some of the best we have had outside of Negril. The … More
Quincy
23-04-2026
Food was great and the portions were bigger than we were expecting! The restaurant is cute, clean, and quiet. A great date spot! More
Eddy Ojeda
23-04-2026
Amazing food and service. We're already talking about when we can return.
Price per person…
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Judith Mahler
23-04-2026
My first time to this restaurant and I will go back!
A very nice neighborhood restaurant with a cozy environment plus excellent food and service plus great price points that are fair and reasonable! More
Ronny Granados-Lopez
23-04-2026
I love this place though a bit small there’s still plenty of seating and leg room. Plus the food is amazing especially the Bistro Burger. Worth the price and I’ll definitely come back for more. More
Emily Mesley
23-04-2026
It was exactly what we were looking for on a summer night. Attentive staff and fresh, interesting dishes. Personal visit from the chef and especially loved the option to bring our own wine. More
Donna Gast
23-04-2026
Great food! Definitely worth a visit
Food: 5…
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Loud Pizza
23-04-2026
Hey @Javier Patino …. What’s a 5 star rating for ya homie! I need to know.
Food: 5…
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Reviews The Cuisine American Bistro