Cellar 26

Lake Bluff, IL · American restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Lake Bluff
#10
of 22 restaurants
City Percentile
29%
rating percentile
Address
Cellar 26, 13860 W Rockland Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Phone
(847) 903-2227
Website
cellar26.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Cellar 26 is a restaurant located in Lake Bluff, IL. It is one of 22 restaurants listed in Lake Bluff. Its 4.2-star rating is slightly below the Lake Bluff city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #10 of 22 restaurants in Lake Bluff. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday5 PM–1 AM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday5 PM–1 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Colleen Em · Oct 2025

6 Stars This was an incredible experience from start to finish. The day of your reservation, you will receive special instructions on how to enter. I won’t say much more because I think that is part of the fun. Our waitress explained everything throughly and gave us a few great recommendations. We went with the 5 course option and left so full and satisfied. I enjoyed each course and thought the portions were perfect. It’s a relaxed, slow dining experience. So get comfy and enjoy your company’s conversation, the live piano music, and the various drinks. Perfect anniversary night! Pictured is the soup that comes with the 5 course menu, salad and bruschetta, carbonara and lamb ragu, chicken and stuffed pepper

★★★★★ 5.0 Geetha Fisher · Jan 2026

What a neat place, a speak easy right here! Tucked away hidden. If you show up and don't see a sign , don't be alarmed. It's meant to stump you. Find the secret tapestry that takes you down and you will be in for a treat! The drinks are excellent and the food superb! Can't wait to go back!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jenni Hembd · Jul 2025

From the moment I made my reservation online, I knew Cellar 26 would be something special. True to its 1920s speakeasy theme, the experience began with a text message on the day of my visit, complete with secret instructions and a password, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. Upon arrival, the unassuming facade gave nothing away. I was greeted at the host stand, where my reservation was confirmed and I was asked if I knew the password. With a nod, I was led to a hidden wall and placed in a small room with a locked door and an old-fashioned telephone. When the phone rang, I answered and gave the password. Like something out of a movie, the door unlocked, revealing a staircase that led me down into the heart of the speakeasy. The ambiance was stunning with dim lighting, vintage

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Kieran Driver · Jan 2026

Atmosphere was good (though very quiet at first). Service consistent and cocktails good (last word is great value and improved whiskey cocktail delicious). The food was mixed. We went for the 5 course set menu. Our appetizers of the seafood zuppa and caprese/eggplant stack were good. Shellfish tasted fresh. The lamb ragu was very nice: good amount of meat and really rich flavoful sauce… but the carbonara was depressing. Crispy Guanciale chunks around with some grated Parmesan but no creaminess or really any sauce to speak of. Not sure what recipe they have but it’s not carbonara: just a sad pile of bland bucatini. I told the waitress (in a less blunt way) and she took it away but there was no follow-up. Mains were the low. Had the braciole and stuffed peppers, both of which weren’t good.

★★★★☆ 4.0 B. Perna · May 2024

Cellar 26: A Hidden Gem with a Nod to the Past The restaurant is called Post Time, but there is a hidden gem within, Cellar 26. The speakeasy-style experience at Cellar 26 starts from the moment your reservation is confirmed, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to your evening. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, this hidden gem offers a unique escape that harkens back to the days of Prohibition. The ambiance is cozy and intimate, with dim lighting and comfortable seating that invites you to linger over your drinks. The cocktail menu is a well-crafted selection of classics and originals, each prepared with care and attention to detail. Whether you're a fan of traditional recipes or looking for something new, you're sure to find something to tempt your taste buds. But Cellar 26 i

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Live Music ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Cocktails ✓ Coffee ✓ Hard Liquor ✓ Small Plates

Services

American restaurant

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