Jolane's in Glenview is a great location for a family, home-cooked meal. We have celebrated a few family occasions there and find it to be a comfortable location if we want a meal with all the trimmings but not make it at home!
![The story of Jolane's restaurant in Glenview, IL. The story of Jolane's restaurant in Glenview, IL.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlz_lqv1QbWe8QBoUMR9y5hei1ihYFShbHouHhsGy_A_qHVjM-dezC9E-C8o3_SztaqzVBmViYWZqIxW1WfQ2k7NCnwwm6mjQAgMLJETWNDGK1C6XBWam7BzHRjlH2weF5EGWVfQYyFDEB/s400/jolanes1.jpg)
The restaurant features contemporary cuisine while also sporting some traditional European favorites like schnitzel and goulash. Jolane, the inspiration for the dining establishment, was born in Korompa on the Austrian-Hungarian border in 1906. As a young child, Jolane arrived in America coming through Ellis Island where she was almost turned away due to an eye ailment. Once in America, Jolane was quite a trailblazer graduating from college with an accounting degree and becoming one of the first women to drive a car in the 1920's. Together, Jolane and her husband opened an electronics store in Logan Square in 1936. The couple worked many long hours while raising a family. The family's business became very successful. However, Jolane relished her time as a mother and always had a hot meal on the table even while working hard supporting the business.
![Honey-Lime Shrimp Salad at Jolane's Restaurant in Glenview, IL Honey-Lime Shrimp Salad at Jolane's Restaurant in Glenview, IL](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZJzpCyNrY4KQilmBDL7c9H2gH_pr4QAEmYVLJmjVXma01NG6GgGp23nnfKUMFAq_Lju72sSdgpiY3oKLNjwG3Fmz4X8wHvh3wzrU9ioSeugXeY6-PcOZHncGV5G1ENtzOF7W5lWhyj_v/s400/jolanes2.jpg) |
Honey-Lime Shrimp Salad |
As you can imagine, we have enjoyed quite a few meals at
Jolane's over the years! We have visited for family meals and date nights. They have a lovely atrium section and a large bar as well as a contemporary dining area. One of my favorite menu items is the Honey-Lime Shrimp Salad. A wonderful, refreshing way of enjoying a meal a little more on the light side yet still full of flavor! I also love their salmon dishes and the Pan-seared Scallops.
![Buffalo wings at Jolane's in Glenview, IL Buffalo wings at Jolane's in Glenview, IL](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVW4dSOOnjYZJlrm_Wz6yq9OGB-LLOkxXhCRJtKW1Vemj34jEjL7x4bhcKPwIeUmGzybsZLFi4JCC100qjzLt5-K5nvRbL0ULVOFtfl8fUsLQnV9e-Wfxb6C1f84cSgn62oSuCgtvw6oE/s400/jolanes3.jpg) |
Buffalo wings |
My daughter is totally a chicken wing lover and really enjoys Jolane's buffalo wings. She also is a big fan of the Caesar Salad!
![Pulled-pork sandwich with fresh coleslaw at Jolane's Pulled-pork sandwich with fresh coleslaw at Jolane's](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8l6-rT_bwpyoHLfTGODc9-I7i7YCv3vna08KMQuZrGEsnDXely1dhlUEgqt4VN4Q62LUjvlVg6IqF92Djl8CurZeSWZwgdVGvpe3paRlVY1ylxunDmnz1JGOi0ufZiSrGqgww79iPH7u8/s400/jolanes5.jpg) |
Pulled-pork sandwich with fresh coleslaw |
My husband enjoys the pulled-pork sandwich. In general, Jolane's entrees have fresh, vibrant vegetation as you can see by the coleslaw on the pulled-pork sandwich. My husband is also a fan of the beef brisket and the schnitzel. He rarely comes home with leftovers!
![Mushroom, asparagus and goat cheese crepes at Jolane's Mushroom, asparagus and goat cheese crepes at Jolane's](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcmvdu3YILORQlRhY9kwoCxR0rvEEENfJZ7AFuYnDlomOCOkoxM3OttETim6HIp1_CrMNp8F-FL19XePs3jaMwJ7EOe6iEQ2-Z_lMSwJVF3qPS-uYYtkVjXiA_vrnYr9q_vzI-X4-ZfcP/s400/jolanes6.jpg) |
Mushroom, asparagus and goat cheese crepes |
On the weekends, Jolane's has a brunch menu. During one recent visit, I tried the crepes with mushrooms, asparagus and goat cheese. Tasty overall -- maybe a little too much crepe -- but I enjoyed the combo!
Jolane's also is a nice place for little dessert and a cup of tea. They have quite a dessert counter if you want something to go! Easily one of our favorite local restaurants!
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