House 406
downtown Northbrook, Northbrook
Restaurant in Northbrook, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
House 406 is a practical Northbrook dinner choice for regulars who want an easy local booking rather than a heavily credentialed destination meal. Go when flexibility matters, then order around what the kitchen is emphasizing that night; choose Kamehachi or Di Pescara instead if the group wants a clearer cuisine lane.
About House 406
House 406 is a Northbrook dinner option with evening hours Monday through Saturday and a smart-casual dress code. It opens at 5 PM Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and is closed Sunday.
Book it for a direct Northbrook dinner
House 406 is a practical candidate for dinner plans when the timing works, particularly Monday through Saturday evenings, offering a Northbrook location, evening service, and smart-casual attire.
For planning, use the schedule: Monday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4:30–10 PM, and closed Sunday.
How to decide between House 406 and other options
If you are comparing options, consider House 406 alongside Kamehachi, Di Pescara, Prairie Grass Cafe, Abigail's American Bistro, and Landmark on the Hill. The right choice depends on which restaurant's current hours, menu, and availability best fit the night.
House 406 is the pick to consider when you want a Northbrook dinner during its posted evening hours and are comfortable confirming the finer details directly. For a wider scan before choosing, use our full Northbrook restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1143 1/2 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- house406restaurant.com
- Phone
- +18477140200
The take
The Take
The Vibe
House 406 presents as a quietly polished, experience-first restaurant that reads smaller than its menu might suggest. The half-address, 1143½ Church Street, signals a tucked, non–street-facing entry and the kind of converted space that favors interior atmosphere over sidewalk display. House 406 has a refined and intimate feeling. Expect low-lit, cozy rooms and a focus on what happens once you’re inside: composed plates, attentive service, and an overall sense of being slightly set apart from the main commercial corridor.
Best For
This is a place oriented toward intentional evenings (date nights, special occasions, and reserved group dinners) rather than casual drop-ins. Its off-the-main-street location and emphasis on a dining experience position it as an alternative to Northbrook’s more familiar anchors; the write-up contrasts House 406 with neighborhood stalwarts to underline that difference. If you’re seeking a quieter, more focused meal with friends or a partner, the venue’s tucked address and higher-end approach make it a natural choice within the suburban dining map.
Ordering Tips
Highlight the signatures listed: the Horseradish-Parmesan Crusted Whitefish, Duck Confit Egg Rolls, and the Strawberry Burrata are the dishes called out for the kitchen’s strengths. Build a meal around those highlights: start with the Duck Confit Egg Rolls or Strawberry Burrata, then move to the whitefish for a composed main. Because the restaurant emphasizes a focused, inside-centered experience and sourcing discipline, expect carefully prepared plates; ordering a selection of the named signatures is the clearest way to sample what the kitchen is emphasizing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Smart-looking room with an urban feel, intimate and vibrant atmosphere suitable for date nights.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Farm-to-table
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Horseradish-Parmesan Crusted Whitefish
- Duck Confit Egg Rolls
- Strawberry Burrata
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1143 1/2 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
Planning details
Location
1143 1/2 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kamehachi, Notable alternative
- Di Pescara, Notable alternative
- Landmark on the Hill, Notable alternative
- Prairie Grass Cafe, Notable alternative
- Abigail's American Bistro, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How House 406 compares in Northbrook
House 406 is the flexible neighborhood pick in this set: easier to slot into a local dinner plan, but less defined than Kamehachi or Di Pescara. Choose Kamehachi when the table wants sushi specifically, and choose Di Pescara when seafood and a more polished suburban dining-room experience are the priority.
For value-minded diners, Prairie Grass Cafe is the closest practical cross-shop because it gives a familiar American-restaurant frame. Landmark on the Hill is better when ambiance is carrying the occasion. House 406 makes more sense when the group wants dinner without over-planning and is comfortable choosing from the current menu rather than booking around a known specialty.
Abigail's American Bistro belongs in the comparison for diners willing to look beyond central Northbrook for a more bistro-coded meal. If staying in Northbrook is the point, House 406 remains the easier local choice; if the meal needs a sharper identity, cross-shop the more specific peers first.
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Compare House 406
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| House 406 | Northbrook | No published awards |
| Kamehachi | Northbrook | No published awards |
| Di Pescara | Northbrook | No published awards |
| Landmark on the Hill | Northbrook | No published awards |
| Prairie Grass Cafe | Northbrook | No published awards |
| Abigail's American Bistro | Highland Park | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at House 406?
Dinner is the clear fit here. House 406 serves dinner only: Monday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4:30–10 PM, and closed Sunday.
What should I wear to House 406?
House 406 has a smart-casual dress code.
Is House 406 good for a special occasion?
It may work for a special-occasion dinner if its Northbrook location, evening hours, and smart-casual setting fit your plans.
What are alternatives to House 406?
Other options to compare include Kamehachi, Di Pescara, Prairie Grass Cafe, Abigail's American Bistro, and Landmark on the Hill.
What should I order at House 406?
Review the current menu through the restaurant's official channels or ask the staff when you dine.
