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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Flowers fade, but great dinner dates are forever.Make this Sweetest Day extra foxy — call us at 630.541.9240 to make you...
10/17/2026

Flowers fade, but great dinner dates are forever.

Make this Sweetest Day extra foxy — call us at 630.541.9240 to make your reservation 💕

An international street food so good that it gets its own day! Come enjoy your favorite Foxtail classic or switch it up ...
10/15/2026

An international street food so good that it gets its own day!

Come enjoy your favorite Foxtail classic or switch it up with our Lamb Shawarma special 🦊

Locked, loaded and ready for Happy Hour 🦊
10/14/2026

Locked, loaded and ready for Happy Hour 🦊

Just what the doctor ordered… Our monthly feature cocktail brings the essence of a crisp, sunny, October day 🍁 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥’𝗦 ...
10/07/2026

Just what the doctor ordered…

Our monthly feature cocktail brings the essence of a crisp, sunny, October day 🍁

𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥’𝗦 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦
lapsang-infused elijah craig rye, maple-ginger simple, pomegranate, lime, bitters

October 1st and we’re feeling the spirit of the season..Brand new to the menu today:• Fall Harvest Salad• Bone-in Pork C...
10/01/2026

October 1st and we’re feeling the spirit of the season..

Brand new to the menu today:
• Fall Harvest Salad
• Bone-in Pork Chop
& our new monthly feature cocktail, “Doctor’s Orders”

Mr Keithen Banks begins serenading the crowd at 6pm — it’s going to be a foxy night, come join 🦊

Not to be dramatic, but we’ll be dreaming of this cocktail all season long..𝗜 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗜stray dog wild gin, journey...
09/26/2026

Not to be dramatic, but we’ll be dreaming of this cocktail all season long..

𝗜 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗜
stray dog wild gin, journeyman ocg apple c***r, house made tahini-almond orgeat, lemon, simple, egg white

We had so much fun tasting great w**e and celebrating our award with you all last night!Should we do it again next year?...
09/24/2026

We had so much fun tasting great w**e and celebrating our award with you all last night!

Should we do it again next year?
(Our vote is YES) 🦊

Saturday vibes.
09/19/2026

Saturday vibes.

Another award, another party! We’re bringing the tasting room back on Wednesday, September 23rd from 6-8pm in celebratio...
09/17/2026

Another award, another party!

We’re bringing the tasting room back on Wednesday, September 23rd from 6-8pm in celebration of our third W**e Spectator Award of Excellence🍷

Today’s agenda: - Stroll the DG Fine Arts Fest- Dinner at The Foxtail- Kick back and relax because now you don’t have to...
09/13/2026

Today’s agenda:
- Stroll the DG Fine Arts Fest
- Dinner at The Foxtail
- Kick back and relax because now you don’t have to do dishes

Sounds pretty good to us!

Pizza is fine, but flatbreads are foxy 🦊 Our Sausage & Mushroom Flatbread brings the nostalgia but takes it to another l...
09/09/2026

Pizza is fine, but flatbreads are foxy 🦊

Our Sausage & Mushroom Flatbread brings the nostalgia but takes it to another level.

Plum, proper, and oh so foxy..Meet Plum & Proper, one of our new seasonal cocktails
09/06/2026

Plum, proper, and oh so foxy..

Meet Plum & Proper, one of our new seasonal cocktails

August was a wonderful month of many w**es shared and memories made! Our “Award of Excellence” promo may be over… but ju...
09/01/2026

August was a wonderful month of many w**es shared and memories made!

Our “Award of Excellence” promo may be over… but just a reminder that we offer the same 25% discount on bottles of w**e every Tuesday (we’ll cheers to that!) 🍷

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

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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.