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Poor Phil's Bar & Grill

139 South Marion, Oak Park, IL 60302

Bars & Taverns

Featuring fresh soft shell crabs and more than 130 beers, Poor Phil's is a welcoming seafood lover's paradise.

Boasting a sidewalk cafe, an acclaimed oyster hour, and a wide assortment of Cajun-influenced dishes, this casual mainstay has been in operating in the ground floor of the historic Carleton Hotel since 1962. Seafood lovers will relish the eclectic selection of lobster, crab, and shrimp entrees, while beer drinkers can wet their palate with a rotating brew list of more than 100 beers.

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Oak Park Film Festival

Sep 11 – Sep 14

Enjoy a wonderful selection of Oak Park-related films and panels, this year featuring a special viewing of "Moonstruck" and a tribute to the late and great…

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Oaktoberfest

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Enjoy an exciting live music line up, delicious foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers, and…

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