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The Foxtail

The Foxtail The Foxtail is a trendy cocktail bar located on Main Street, offering a variety of options for brunch, lunch, raw bar and dinner. Alongside craft cocktails and live music, they offer special events such as showing sports games or offering Mardi Gras specials. They recently celebrated their 3 year anniversary with half price oysters and some of their best dishes from the original menu.
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Weโ€™ve got the perfect gift idea for the whiskey-loving dad in your life.. We are now taking pre-orders for custom engrav...
06/03/2026

Weโ€™ve got the perfect gift idea for the whiskey-loving dad in your life..

We are now taking pre-orders for custom engraved bottles!

Email [email protected] for more information ๐ŸฆŠ

Ice cold perfection. Whatโ€™s better than an oyster? A half price one ๐Ÿ˜‰ Foxy Hour is from 3-5PM today!
06/02/2026

Ice cold perfection.

Whatโ€™s better than an oyster? A half price one ๐Ÿ˜‰
Foxy Hour is from 3-5PM today!

The sun is setting later and so is our kitchen! Scope out our new summer hours and make your reservations at 630.541.924...
05/29/2026

The sun is setting later and so is our kitchen! Scope out our new summer hours and make your reservations at 630.541.9240 ๐ŸฆŠ

๐—ฆ๐—จ๐— ๐— ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ž๐—œ๐—ง๐—–๐—›๐—˜๐—ก ๐—›๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—ฆ
Tuesday thru Thursday 11:30am-9:30pm
Friday 11:30am-10:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-10:30pm
Sunday 10:00am-9:00pm

Poke on the patio kind of day.. ๐ŸฆŠ
05/26/2026

Poke on the patio kind of day.. ๐ŸฆŠ

Weโ€™re brunchinโ€™โ€ฆ.  wyd? ๐ŸฆŠ
05/23/2026

Weโ€™re brunchinโ€™โ€ฆ. wyd? ๐ŸฆŠ

Behind the scenes of our French wine dinner last night featuring the exceptional wines of La Bouche du Roi from Davron, ...
05/16/2026

Behind the scenes of our French wine dinner last night featuring the exceptional wines of La Bouche du Roi from Davron, France

We had so much fun putting this menu together and are looking forward to sharing the next one with you! ๐ŸฆŠ

Not that you need an excuse to visit us today, but weโ€™ll give you one anyway.. Our monthly feature cocktail โ€˜Passion in ...
05/13/2026

Not that you need an excuse to visit us today, but weโ€™ll give you one anyway..

Our monthly feature cocktail โ€˜Passion in Bloomโ€™ brings together the bold flavors of tequila, smokey mezcal, passionfruit, falernum, lime & agave for a twist on a classic margarita.

Come have one (or three) ๐ŸฆŠ

An FYI for tomorrow. We thank you for your understanding and hope everyone has a wonderful Motherโ€™s Day! ๐ŸฆŠ
05/09/2026

An FYI for tomorrow. We thank you for your understanding and hope everyone has a wonderful Motherโ€™s Day! ๐ŸฆŠ

05/07/2026

Tomorrow at The Foxtail DG:

โ€ข Annual DG Wine Walk โœ”๏ธ
โ€ข Foxy Hour 3-5PM โœ”๏ธ
โ€ข Live Music 6-9PM โœ”๏ธ
โ€ข A Foxy Good Time โœ”๏ธ

Weโ€™ll see you there! ๐ŸฆŠ

If cozy had a signature dishโ€ฆ this would be it.Moroccan Tagine, done the Foxtail way.
04/29/2026

If cozy had a signature dishโ€ฆ this would be it.
Moroccan Tagine, done the Foxtail way.

We invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening where we welcome the winemaker of La Bouche du Roi from Davron, Fr...
04/25/2026

We invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening where we welcome the winemaker of La Bouche du Roi from Davron, France.

Adrien Pรฉlissiรฉ joins our chef Josh Ridgeway, hosting a five-course menu of divine French wine and perfectly paired chef creations.

Thursday, May 14th 6:30pm
$125/person (not including tax & gratuity)

Call us at 630.541.9240 to reserve your seat or follow the link in our bio!

Fresh slices of indulgence.. Make your Tuesday a little brighter with our signature Tuna Tataki ๐Ÿฅข
04/21/2026

Fresh slices of indulgence..
Make your Tuesday a little brighter with our signature Tuna Tataki ๐Ÿฅข

The patio at The Foxtail DG is back baby! Come be the first to kick off another great season with us! ๐ŸฆŠ
04/17/2026

The patio at The Foxtail DG is back baby!

Come be the first to kick off another great season with us! ๐ŸฆŠ

Pss.. patio season at The Foxtail DG is coming soon..Show of hands ๐Ÿ™Œ in the comments for whoโ€™s ready!
04/13/2026

Pss.. patio season at The Foxtail DG is coming soon..

Show of hands ๐Ÿ™Œ in the comments for whoโ€™s ready!

โ€˜It Takes Three To Tangoโ€™โ€ฆ. or so thatโ€™s what our April featured cocktail says ๐Ÿ˜‰ Planteray Three Star Rum meets rhubarb,...
04/08/2026

โ€˜It Takes Three To Tangoโ€™โ€ฆ. or so thatโ€™s what our April featured cocktail says ๐Ÿ˜‰

Planteray Three Star Rum meets rhubarb, pandan, fresh mint and lime for a tropical vibe that transports your taste buds

This is what weโ€™re sipping on this month - come join us

Happy Easter from The Foxtail ๐ŸฆŠ
04/05/2026

Happy Easter from The Foxtail ๐ŸฆŠ

Good Friday calls for good seafood (and you know weโ€™ve got plenty)! Call us at 630.541.9240 for reservations, or just co...
04/03/2026

Good Friday calls for good seafood (and you know weโ€™ve got plenty)!

Call us at 630.541.9240 for reservations, or just come on by. The night is just getting started ๐ŸฆŠ

New season = new pours. Which of our new spring cocktails are you reaching for? ๐ŸฆŠ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐˜† ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ โ€” soft florals, ber...
03/28/2026

New season = new pours. Which of our new spring cocktails are you reaching for? ๐ŸฆŠ

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐˜† ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ โ€” soft florals, berry depth, and a polished sparkle.

๐—ข๐—ต ๐— ๐˜† ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ปโ€™ โ€” citrus-forward with a silky, composed finish.

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—” ๐—š๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ง๐—ต๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฒ โ€” stone fruit, wild herbs, and quiet complexity.

Claws out, pinkies up. Come get a little indulgent with us tonight ๐ŸฆŠ
03/26/2026

Claws out, pinkies up.

Come get a little indulgent with us tonight ๐ŸฆŠ

03/24/2026

Every day is โ€œNational Cocktail Dayโ€ here ๐ŸฆŠ

If youโ€™re reading thisโ€ฆ youโ€™re already behind.Easter reservations are filling fast!Easter Hours: 10:00AM-3:00PM(๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ข...
03/20/2026

If youโ€™re reading thisโ€ฆ youโ€™re already behind.
Easter reservations are filling fast!

Easter Hours:
10:00AM-3:00PM
(๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ข๐˜ต 2:00๐˜ฑ๐˜ฎ)

Give us a call at 630.541.9240 or visit Resy.com ๐ŸฆŠ

03/18/2026

WYD?? ๐ŸฆŠ

You say tomato, we say Bloody Maryโ€™s.Sunday Funday begins at 10am! ๐ŸฆŠ
03/15/2026

You say tomato, we say Bloody Maryโ€™s.

Sunday Funday begins at 10am! ๐ŸฆŠ

We want to know..Which of our anniversary specials was your favorite?!๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ถcucumber, red pepper & tomato relis...
03/11/2026

We want to know..
Which of our anniversary specials was your favorite?!

๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ถ
cucumber, red pepper & tomato relish, tomato ragu

๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜€
harissa sauce, pearl couscous, sujuk, crispy shallots

๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐˜† & ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜€
crispy pork belly, seared scallops, mostarda, roasted tomato

Cast your vote in the comments โ€” it just may end up on the next menu ๐ŸฆŠ

Address

5237 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
60515

To reach the cocktail bar located at Main Street in Downers Grove, you can take the train to the Downers Grove Metra Station and walk east for about 7 minutes. Alternatively, if you are driving, exit I-355 at the Butterfield Road exit and head west for about 3 miles until you reach Main Street. Look for parking options along the street or in nearby public lots.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 8:30pm

Website

https://resy.com/cities/downers-grove-il/venues/the-foxtail/events/la-bouche-du-roi-french

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What people say

The Foxtail on Main Street in Downers Grove is a must-visit for anyone looking for a great dining experience. This cocktail bar offers an extensive menu that includes brunch, lunch, raw bar, and dinner options. The craft cocktails are expertly crafted and pair perfectly with the delicious food on offer. The Foxtail also hosts live music events, making it the perfect spot for a night out with friends or a romantic evening with your significant other.

One of the recent events at The Foxtail was the Gary Farrell Wine Dinner, which was a huge success. Guests enjoyed delicious food paired with equally delicious wine, making for an unforgettable evening. The restaurant also recently featured Shrimp Saganaki on their menu, which received rave reviews from customers.

The Foxtail is not just known for its food and drinks but also for its ambiance. They have talented musicians like Keithen Banks who perform regularly to entertain guests while they enjoy their meals.

The restaurant has received recognition from Metra as well, which is a testament to their commitment to providing excellent service and quality food. Whether you're looking to cool down with one of their signature cocktails or enjoy some live music while you dine, The Foxtail is the place to be in Downers Grove.

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