Ravinia Brewing Has Best Patio In Highland Park Area, Readers Say

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — We asked Highland Park Patch readers last week to share their picks for their favorite patios and beer gardens in the area. The results are in, and one spot emerged the clear reader's pick.

Ravinia Brewing Company's taproom and taco bar at 582 Rogers Williams Ave. was recommended by more than half of the dozens of respondents to our unscientific survey.

Readers praised brewpubs laid-back atmosphere, locally produced craft brews, Mexican food made from scratch and family-friendly atmosphere.

What makes it the area's best?

"Casual and non-pretentious environment with excellent tacos and delicious/refreshing beers," one reader said.

"Delicious tacos, awesome chips, salsa and guac, all washed down with an amazing assortment of craft beer," said another.

Founded in 2016, Ravinia Brewing Company started distributing beer in 2017 and opened up shop on Roger Williams Avenue in 2018.

Last month, owners Kris Walker, Jeff Hoobler, Brian Taylor, and Andy Devlin opened a second location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.

RELATED: Ravinia Brewing Company's Opens Highland Park Taproom

Readers recommended the following go-to orders:

• Burrito or barbacoa tacos with Food Truck Pilsner
• Carnitas quesadilla and a Drunken Rooster farmhouse ale
• Taco plate and Steep Ravine IPA
• Burrito bites and the Casa de Guava beer
• Quinoa salad or burrito bites with "any of their IPAs"

As local businesses continue to find their way forward amid the coronavirus, Patch readers are asked to continue supporting their favorite locally owned businesses. Want to highlight your favorite patio in town or another exceptional local business? Sound off with a neighbor post on Highland Park Patch.