Jay Lovell's — Restaurant in Highwood

A hidden gem with heart and flavor!

Jay Lovell's is one of those rare places that combines a casual, welcoming vibe with seriously top-tier cuisine. The atmosphere is warm and friendly—perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or a quiet dinner where the food does all the talking.

The kitchen here is truly high-end, delivering expertly crafted dishes with depth, balance, and care. Everything I’ve had has been cooked to perfection. Jay has always been a culinary standout—I've followed him since his days at Lovell’s in Lake Forest, and it's amazing to see the same passion and excellence alive here.

The quality is exceptional, and the service is consistently attentive without being overbearing. It’s clear that everyone here takes pride in what they do.

Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates great food and a genuine dining experience. A...

I have been going there since they first opened. Always good food and friendly service.

Last night, I called and ordered a burger and a Cobb Salad with blackened chicken. I asked the order taker for a sub total of the bill when giving him my credit card. He said I can't get that for you right now.

When I got home I found I was charged $26. for the salad and my wife remarked the chicken was not even cooked properly. I called to question the charge but did not get anything other than a comment from Jay that $26. was the correct price.

We went out of our way to try to support this restaurant and others in our local area we preferred during Covid-19 restrictions.

Sorry to say, this will be my last order with...

What a unexpected treat. The place is clean, options plenty, and when you ask for something like "pickles, lettuce, tomato and mayo" on a sandwich, then the lettuce is cut, like trimmed perfectly, tomato sliced evenly, and the pickles are sliced fresh?! What the heck? Even the mayo is on the side in a cup and we had metal silverware brought to the table. The chicken sandwich was delicious too.

On to the pie. It's pie happy hour 2-5 and worth it before that time too! I tried multi berry and it was delicious. Tastes like a tender all butter crust.

In addition to friendly service, great food, We will...