We will be closed for the holidays on the following dates:
December 24th - 28th, January 1st - 4th
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There is grace in the ordinary.

In Colonial times, the town tavern was called the ordinary. It was more than a place to drink and eat. It was a place to connect and collaborate, or relax and celebrate, with the community. This is our version, refined.

WE ARE AN
AWARD-WINNING
KITCHEN.

Our chef brings a long career of fresh, award-winning cooking to the beautiful banks of the Fox River.

A PERFECT VENUE
FOR AN
EXTRAORDINARY EVENT.

There’s no better way to experience our passion and care than a private event.
How can we bring your idea to life? Let’s talk.

ACCEPTING
INDOOR DINING
RESERVATIONS NOW.

Come and enjoy our fresh take on the familiar. Make a reservation.

NEW, YET FAMILIAR SOMEHOW

This is the traditional tavern with a fresh twist—new, yet familiar, which also describes our menu. Prepared on an open hearth, we call it “refined rustic.”

Book your The Graceful Ordinary reservation on Resy
A PLACE TO BE COMFORTABLE

For the owners, award-winning chef Chris Curren and wife Megan, this is a new opportunity to do what they love in the community where they live. Their vision: to create a place to be comfortable and an experience to be remembered.

sara brown

general manager

Adam Kappesser

Chef de cuisine

Dan Velisek

AGM and Wine Director

Martina Preradovic

Pastry Chef

Lauren Porto

Cicerone

Chris Curren

Executive Chef

Megan Curren

Event Manager
our Team

From the front of the house to the back of the kitchen, we are a group of dedicated people united by a sincere desire to create something special together.

in the press
in the press

Where to Celebrate the James Beard Awards 2023 in Chicago: Coffee Talk

Readers’ Choice Food Awards 2023: Best Suburban Restaurant