Opening hours
Closed · opens Wednesday 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Lake Forest: 11:26 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (224) 544-5422 to confirm.
Location & directions
588 North Western AvenueLake Forest, IL 60045
About The Peanut Gallery
Located at 588 North Western Avenue in Lake Forest, Illinois, The Peanut Gallery is an American restaurant. Our Lake Forest guide covers 16 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Peanut Gallery is open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday).
Available service options are dine-in. On the menu: ice cream.
Phone: (224) 544-5422.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant · Ice Cream
- Address
- 588 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Phone
- (224) 544-5422
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday)
- Listing updated
- · Suggest an edit
Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Peanut Gallery’s weekday schedule with 327 other American restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 36 hours a week, 34 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 85% of American restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays; The Peanut Gallery does not.
Compared with 327 other American restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Illinois
Based on 86 menus with 6,032 priced items from American restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.25, and half of all items are priced between $5.49 and $15.59.
We don’t have The Peanut Gallery’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 35% | $4.95 |
| Onion Rings | 30% | $6.40 |
| Caesar Salad | 29% | $10.62 |
| Grilled Cheese | 27% | $8.20 |
| Patty Melt | 23% | $10.87 |
| Cheeseburger | 20% | $11.07 |
| French Toast | 16% | $10.45 |
| Chicken Strips | 16% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 86 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Peanut Gallery there are 10 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 10 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (3), Sandwiches & Delis (3), Italian (1), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (1).
The Peanut Gallery is the only American restaurant within a mile. The next closest is 5 Points Restaurant, 4.5 mi away.
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
- ItalianFrancesca's Intimo< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisOnce Upon A Bagel< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeLf Juice Shop< 0.1 mi
- VietnameseLe Colonial Lake Forest0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
Reviews
Write a reviewNo visitor reviews yet. Been to The Peanut Gallery? Share your experience to help other diners.
Frequently asked questions
What are The Peanut Gallery's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is The Peanut Gallery open on Sunday?
No, The Peanut Gallery is closed on Sundays.
Where is The Peanut Gallery located?
The Peanut Gallery is located at 588 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
What is the phone number of The Peanut Gallery?
You can call The Peanut Gallery at (224) 544-5422.
Does The Peanut Gallery offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Peanut Gallery. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Peanut Gallery open late?
No, The Peanut Gallery usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Peanut Gallery?
There are 10 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Peanut Gallery. Nearby options include Dunkin' (< 0.1 mi), Francesca's Intimo (< 0.1 mi), and Once Upon A Bagel (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near The Peanut Gallery?
None within a mile. The closest is 5 Points Restaurant, 4.5 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 86 menus with 6,032 priced items from American restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.25, and half of all items are priced between $5.49 and $15.59.
Nearby places
All in Lake Forest
Listing data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Details may have changed – please verify with the business.