Thank you www.tripadvisor.com reviewers for ranking The Department #1 of the 75 top restaurants in Joliet! http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g36185-Joliet_Illinois.html

The Department was voted #1 in the Hungry in Joliet's Power Lunch Survey

Thank you WJOL listeners for voting us best restaurant in Joliet

Thank you WGN's Chicago's Best for featuring our Cajun Ribeye and Dept. Chicken on your show!

Now taking Father's Day Dinner Reservations 815-714-2280

We are the perfect place to have your holiday night out, graduation, first communion, anniversary or birthday dinner!!!! 
Call today 1-888-608-6066

Home of the Cajun Ribeye, we are located at 205 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL. The Department is a trendy dining destination located on the corner of Cass and Chicago Street in the heart of downtown Joliet. It was created in tribute to all of our nation’s policemen and firefighters.

Come and enjoy a burger, juicy steak or fresh cut rotisserie chicken. Try a glass of our specially selected wine while relaxing in the unique dining atmosphere or partake in one of our signature martinis while sitting outside on the 2nd floor balcony of our ultra hip cocktail lounge. Indulge in spectacular food and delectable spirits at The Department.  Ph. # 1-888-608-6066

 

 

Stephanie Stumbles - The Department

Customer Comments:

Just wanted to say thank you for everything! The afternoon banquet turned out to be absolutely wonderful! I have nothing but great things to say about the staff, and the food. Greg and Brett were amazing. Thank you so much for making a special day go so perfect.

Sincerely,

Paulina Rys

P.S. I can’t wait to visit again.

The service and food was exceptional!!! I will defiantly be visiting The Department again…this week.

Edie Wilkins

This is a very nice restaurant and a nice addition to the Joliet area and I will go back often.

Roxann R. Button

We were so impressed with the food, the service and the décor that we booked a rehearsal dinner at The Department.

Michael Lemay

I loved the atmosphere. The food was excellent and our waiter, Andy, was very personable. Upstairs banquet room looked great. We will definitely be back!

Carin Novak

I wanted to thank The Department for our banquet yesterday. I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews from the faculty and students who attended. They loved the food, the atmosphere and the staff. Thanks again. Is it too early to book for next year?

Brien McHugh

I would like to say our waiter Andy was awesome along with all the other servers, they were all willing to lend a hand. We will definitely be back to The Department, it is in our hometown and I think it is a great addition to the city of Joliet. Also, if anyone has the chance it dine at The Department, please go look upstairs. The whole restaurant is very nicely done! Congrats!

Kathleen Strle

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! Everyone had a great time. Your restaurant was awesome!

Rose Kerr

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After Work Party!
Every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$5 Signature Martinis all day and night every Thur.

Invite your coworkers, friends and family to meet at the Department each Thursday for our After Work Party.

Outdoor dining available. 

Every Wednesday enjoy wine specials for lunch and dinner.

Happy Wine Down Wednesday!

The Department takes reservations!  Just call 1-888-608-6066 to make any size reservation.

For large parties, consider booking a banquet by calling 1-888-608-6066.

Every night after 5 p.m. you can park anywhere in downtown and you DO NOT have to feed meters after 5 p.m.  Public parking lot open during the day just steps away on the corner of Scott and Cass Street (public parking enterance on Scott street).

We highly recommend reservations if you are planning on having dinner before a Rialto show.

*Tables will only be held for 15 min. so please be prompt. and please call if your party size changes or if you need to cancel so we can accomodate other guests.

Tuesday thru Thursday open at 11:00 a.m. for lunch and open thru dinner *last dinner seating at 9 p.m.

Friday open at 11:00 a.m. for lunch and we stay open thru dinner *last dinner seating at 10 p.m. *bar open after dinner

Saturday open at 3:00 p.m. for dinner *last dinner seating at 10 p.m. *bar open after dinner

Sunday open at 3:00 p.m. for dinner *last dinner seating at 9 p.m.

Closed on Mondays

The Department will gladly take your carry out order.  Just call us at 1-888-608-6066.  If you work in downtown Joliet, we will deliver orders of $20.00 or more directly to your office.  Let us deliver your lunch today.

The Department has spectacular banquet rooms perfect for hosting your special event.  From private business meetings, wedding receptions or anything in between, The Department is able to accommodate your needs.  For more information or to schedule a tour you can email us at  groth@thedepartmentjoliet.com or give us a ring at 815-714-2280.

Semi priviate and private space available for corporate meetings for 10 to 75 people.

CALL NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR UNBEATABLE BANQUET PACKAGES!  WE CAN ACCOMODATE ALL OF YOUR BANQUET NEEDS AND DESIGN A PACKAGE TO FIT YOUR BUDGET.  CELEBRATE IN STYLE AT THE DEPT.!

Enjoy the outdoors?  This spring be sure to dine outside on our spacious 2nd story balcony over looking tree lined Chicago Street.  Full menu and drinks will be served outside so you can relax and soak up the sun.

We at The Department are so proud of the brave and hard working local police and fire men and women.  We would like to show our appreciation by offering all police and fire workers a 10% discount on their tables food bill when they dine at our restaurant.  Just show your server your badge to receive the discount.  Thank you again for keeping our community safe.

1896 – 1897

M. Byle, Depot Agent, Adams Express Company
Peter E. Holmstrom, Grocer

1899-1900

M. Byle, Depot Agent, Adams Express Company
Emil Peterson, Shoes

1904-1907

Thomas McGinnis, Joliet Art Institute
John J. Gatons, Dentist
The Gem Theater

1920-1955

Wm R. Fletcher, Physician
Albert H. McGinnis, Joliet Art Institute
Wm. G. Minard, Saloon, choice stock of wines, liquors & cigars
L Bar Café

1940-1982

Wm R. Fletcher, Physician
New Star Jewelry Store

1984

David Murphy, Lawyer

1990

Jay Roberts & Associates

2005

E. O. Vannus

2008

The Department

The Department Donates Program is a great opportunity for local charities, non-profit organizations, and schools to raise funds and it is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Email Greg at The Department to assign your date: groth@thedepartmentjoliet.com .  Once approved, your organization will be assigned a Tuesday lunch and dinner date.
   
   
2. You will be given an invitation to forward to everyone in your organization to help get the word out.  Add your logo, copy and hand it out, email it out and post it to Facebook and ask your contacts to do the same.
   
   
3. For every invite turned in or Facebook invite or email invite shown from their phones on the assigned date, 10% of the food and drink amount of the check (minus tip and tax) will be donated back to your foundation.

It is The Department’s mission to provide outstanding customer service that goes above and beyond customer expectations while serving up delicious food in an unbeatable atmosphere.