• Enjoy a gourmet meal in Will County, Illinoissteaks on Barbecue grill top view image by FrankU from Fotolia.com
  
  Will County, Illinois, is a large area in the northern part of the state and is home of a number of popular attractions. Spend time in Joliet at the Harrah's Joliet Casino or at the new Renaissance Center enjoying a live event. Other cities in the county offer riverboat casinos, racecar driving schools and historic sites to explore. To enjoy what's new in the area, visit one of a handful of new dining venues.
  
  

• The Renaissance Center of Joliet is a spacious new venue designed to host live entertainment including concerts, theater presentations, gallery showings and recitals. The space is also available to private parties interested in a venue for meetings, conferences, weddings and other special events. An onsite restaurant serves a selection of gourmet meals to the public every Friday night and a luncheon buffet to the public every Wednesday. Meal options are diverse at the restaurant, and the menu constantly changes. The buffet is often themed: depending on the day, you may end up having a Japanese meal, a classic American dish or Mexican fare.
  
  The Renaissance Center
  
  214 N. Ottawa St.
  
  Joliet, IL 60432
  
  (815) 280-1404
  
  cityofjoliet.com/BUSINESS/renncen.htm
  
  

The Department

• The Department is a a newer hotspot in the heart of the city of Joliet. The vibe of this large restaurant is bustling and busy. It's a popular stop for people looking to enjoy happy hour specials, lunches and dinners. The space was designed and built to honor firefighters, police officers and other first responders throughout the country. The restaurant serves a full menu of classic American fare including steaks, pasta dishes, seafood choices, soups and hearty salads. Relax on an outdoor patio when the weather is right, or have a top-shelf martini at the martini bar.
  
  The Department
  
  205 N. Chicago St.
  
  Joliet, IL 60432
  
  815-714-2280
  
  thedepartmentjoliet.com‎
  
  

Louie's Chophouse

• Louie's Chophouse is a recent addition to the dining scene in Will County, but the family that opened it has been in the restaurant business for over 20 years. The menu at this upscale restaurant features steaks butchered onsite daily, fresh seafood, chicken dishes and a number of soups and salads. The restaurant also offers a rotating schedule of live entertainment and a full bar that is known to serve martinis and other classic libations.
  
  Louie's Chophouse
  
  700 W. Jefferson St.
  
  Shorewood, IL 60404
  
  815-725-9800
  
  louieschophouse.com‎