Mokena Restaurants, Bars With Outdoor Seating: List

MOKENA, IL — On May 29, restaurants and bars in Illinois will be allowed to open outdoor seating areas for customers. Restaurants and bars have been closed since March 16 to dine-in customers, and many had to adapt or change operations completely so that they could continue to serve food via pick-up or carry-out services.

As the state of Illinois enters Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan on Friday, restaurants all over the state are adjusting once again as they prepare to open outdoor seating areas for customers.

In Mokena, Patch has compiled a list of the known restaurants or bars who are now offering outdoor seating. Please note that many restaurants which are not able to offer outdoor seating are still continuing pick-up services and carry-out for customers.

Here are the Mokena bars and restaurants which are opening outdoor seating areas (it may be best to call ahead as hours will vary at many of these locations as bars and restaurants make adjustments):

• Balagio, 9716 191st St. — Patio opening Friday. Reservations only. Call 708-719-3370 for more information.
• EggCetera Cafe, 10120 191st St. — Outdoor seating available. Call 708-478-0070 for more info.
• Fox's On Wolf, 11247 W. 187th St. — Patio opens May 29. Call 708-478-8888 for more information.
• Legends Grill And Bar, 9710 191st St. — Opening patio and additional outdoor seating area Friday. Call 708-995-7278 for more information.
• Mindy's Ribs, 9610 191st St. — Opening patio for outdoor dining on Friday. Call 708-479-4700 for more information.
• The Alley Grill And Tap House, 18700 Old La Grange Road — Opening outdoor dining at 2 p.m. Friday. Call 708-478-3610.
• Tribes Beer Company, 11120 Front St. — Beer garden opening May 29. Call 708-995-1361 for more information.

If you would like a Mokena business offering outdoor seating added to this list, please email andrea.earnest@patch.com.

When he announced the allowance for outdoor seating, Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged local officials to shut down streets and "do whatever is in their power" to help these establishments.

Employees will be required to wear masks while working, he said.

Other guidelines for restaurants and bars are:

• Wear face coverings in the presence of others
• Maintain social distance, keep at least 6 feet between tables and no more than six people per party
• Only outdoor drinking and dining allowed, which includes rooftops, patios and areas with removable walls
• Wash hands for 20 seconds at least once every 30 minutes
• Eliminate refilling customer beverages and keep self-service stations closed
• Clean and disinfect common areas and frequently touched surfaces every 30 minutes, multi-use items after each use and tables and chairs after each party