Since opening Tallgrass in 1981, Chef Robert Burcenski and Maitre d' Thomas Alves have maintained the highest standards for cuisine, wine and service. Located in Lockport's historic district, considered the best preserved 19th century canal town in the Midwest. Tallgrass is housed in a lovingly restored 110-year-old red stone and brick Victorian building. Rich fruitwood wainscot, warm original gas chandeliers, cut crystal and polished silver create a soft, glittering light and warms the diners' anticipation of the gustatory treats to come.

Highly acclaimed Chef Robert Burcenski prepares elegantly garnished contemporary cuisine reflecting a world of influences. He leaves no detail to chance, even making his own service plates and bowls. A changing trio of double-flavored soups, offers six harmonious flavors in one bowl. Opulent salads follow stellar entrees such as lobster comme chez soi, herbed rack of lamb tapenade or various seasonal birds and mushrooms.

Tallgrass boasts an intelligent, reasonably priced wine list featuring small West Coast producers and the best of France and Italy. Towering desserts of chocolate and raspberries cap the perfect dining experience.

Named after the Tallgrass prairie in Illinois, Tallgrass is located 35 miles southwest of Chicago in the Illinois and Michigan National Heritage Corridor. Come and discover. Be delighted with the inventive and beautifully crafted combinations of tastes and visual enchantments found only at Tallgrass.