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Mother's Apron Korean BBQ

4.8285 reviews ·Opentil 9:30 tonight
The flavors were excellent, and the dish's plating was beautiful, clean, and elegant
Joe ChoJoe Cho · 137 Google reviews
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Mother's Apron Korean BBQ — top-tier korean in Deer Park. Romantic without trying too hard. The bartender knows what they're doing. Eugene Tarasov: "The meats are fresh and tender, the banchan is delicious, and grilling at the table makes it so much fun"

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21720 W Long Grove Rd Ste D, Deer Park, IL 60010
Deer Park
Today11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM
Sun11:30AM-9PM
MonClosed
Tue–Thu11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM
Fri11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-10PM
Sat11:30AM-10PM
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What 285 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Ashley Hallier
Jul 2026

Amazing food, amazing hospitality, can’t express enough how amazing this place is. A MUST TRY

Ashley Hallier

Ashley Hallier

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Savan Patel
Jul 2026

Got lunch here. Fantastic Korean bbq. Pleasant staff and environment.

Savan Patel

Savan Patel

135 reviews on Google

Review photo by Kyle Tayaba
Jun 2026

(Edited June 2026) UPDATE: I had to update my review for this wonderful restaurant. Since my first visit, I have taken more friends and family here, and everyone has been absolutely blown away by the meals. From the BBQ cooked right at the table to the Hanjeongsik (traditional Korean set meals), there is not a bad option on the menu. The banchan selection is always fresh and beautifully seasonal. To top it all off, the service is consistently impeccable. I truly enjoy visiting and always look forward to sharing a delicious meal here with others!

Kyle Tayaba

Kyle Tayaba

14 reviews on Google

Review photo by Nabil Salem
Jun 2026

Delicious, clean, high quality. Best Korean food in Chicago

Nabil Salem

Nabil Salem

5 reviews on Google

Review photo by Anthony P
Jun 2026

My friend and I had a wonderful dinner tonight! It was my belated birthday dinner, and we celebrated together. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding. Our waitress was incredibly accommodating, attentive, and thoughtful, and she truly made the evening feel extra special. We shared some amazing dishes, including rice cakes, kimchi, and pork dumplings. Then we ordered beef bulgogi and pork bulgogi….the pork was definitely spicy…and it came with a variety of banchan. Everything was so delicious! Oh my gosh, we’re so full. Our tummies are huge, and we’re completely stuffed! It was the perfect way to celebrate, and we left happy, full, and already looking forward to coming back.

Anthony P

Anthony P

3 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sarune Kuchaidze
Jun 2026

Great experience! Came Saturday for dinner, was seated right away. Service was impeccable, food was amazing. Cant wait to go back!

Sarune Kuchaidze

Sarune Kuchaidze

42 reviews on Google

Review photo by Ashley Hwang
Jun 2026

My husband and I went for an anniversary dinner. We ordered the pork hanjeongsik. The food was delicious and fresh and the service was fantastic. It is on the pricier side but the quality AND quantity of the food make it absolutely worth the price. We'll definitely be back.

Ashley Hwang

Ashley Hwang

45 reviews on Google

Review photo by Marilyn M.
Jun 2026

Great atmosphere and service! Food is good too!!!

Marilyn M.

Marilyn M.

96 reviews on Google

Review photo by Johannah Simon
Jun 2026

Amazing flavors and incredible service!!! The best Korean food in the area!!!

Johannah Simon

Johannah Simon

10 reviews on Google

Review photo by Chai A
May 2026

Had a great experience at Mother’s Apron! The service was great. Friendly and attentive. We ordered the Hanjeongsik. Love all the options and dishes you get with this. Such an incredible array of flavors. Nice imported beer selection as well as soju options too. Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu!

Chai A

Chai A

237 reviews on Google

Review photo by Chris Z
Jan 2026

Wonderful jazz, incredible food, amazing service. I couldn’t ask for a better Korean restaurant. Highly recommend and I will be back. This place should be packed!!!

Chris Z

Chris Z

143 reviews on Google

Review photo by Alexander Canon
Jan 2026

Excellent food and service. We ordered the Mother’s Queen Set a couple of appetizers and bibimbap. All very delicious. Our new place to celebrate with family.

Alexander Canon

Alexander Canon

34 reviews on Google

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