Three Embers

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

The Signature Restaurant of Lincolnshire Marriott Resort

Three Embers is the signature restaurant of the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, sitting at the heart of a well-established north suburban Chicago destination. The concept is straightforward and honest: proudly Midwest American cuisine built on locally grown, farm-fresh ingredients, with flavors drawn from various regions throughout southern Europe woven in to add depth and contrast.

The kitchen's guiding philosophy is one of seasonal attentiveness. As the restaurant puts it, dinner here is "our take on Mid-West haute cuisine, inspired by nature's seasonal best" — a description that signals ambition without pretension. The sourcing is local, the execution is considered, and the result is American cooking that feels grounded in place.

Recognition That Reflects the Cellar

In 2024, Wine Spectator granted Three Embers its Award of Excellence — a recognition that speaks directly to the quality and curation of the restaurant's wine program. For a resort restaurant serving both hotel guests and destination diners from across the Chicago area, maintaining a wine list worthy of that distinction is no small achievement, and it reinforces the experience on the drinks side to match the kitchen's intentions.

A Versatile Setting

Beyond dinner service, Three Embers accommodates breakfast, private parties, and events — making it a genuine all-day resource for resort guests and locals alike. The connection to Marriott Theater next door adds an interesting dimension: the restaurant is a natural pre-show stop, and reservations timed around performances are a regular part of its rhythm. Outdoor seating rounds out the options for warmer months.

Whether you're arriving for a quiet weeknight dinner or building an evening around a theater show, Three Embers offers a reliable, well-regarded American dining experience in the northern suburbs of Chicago.