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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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Why don’t lobsters share? Because they’re shellfish!We don’t blame them, our Lobster Dynamite is too good to share anywa...
06/25/2026

Why don’t lobsters share? Because they’re shellfish!

We don’t blame them, our Lobster Dynamite is too good to share anyway 😉

The 2026 Rotary Grove Fest kicks off tonight and we’ve got the talented Bradley Hides providing sweet tunes from 6-9pm — come get foxy with us.

Dad called— he wants oysters, cocktails, and no grilling this year.We’ll take it from here 🦊 Happy Father’s Day from The...
06/21/2026

Dad called— he wants oysters, cocktails, and no grilling this year.

We’ll take it from here 🦊

Happy Father’s Day from The Foxtail!

The Foxtail patio is calling your name… It’s gorgeous outside — come celebrate the first day of summer with us ☀️
06/20/2026

The Foxtail patio is calling your name…

It’s gorgeous outside — come celebrate the first day of summer with us ☀️

They say “money can’t buy happiness”… but it can buy you dinner at The Foxtail and that’s basically the same thing 🦊    ...
06/16/2026

They say “money can’t buy happiness”… but it can buy you dinner at The Foxtail and that’s basically the same thing 🦊

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚..The Downers Grove Park District’s “Summer Concert Series” be...
06/09/2026

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚..

The Downers Grove Park District’s “Summer Concert Series” begins tonight! For more information, visit www.dgparks.org

With that exciting news, we introduce our new “Summer Nightcap Series” where we invite you to continue your evening with us at The Foxtail and enjoy Happy Hour food & drink specials from 8:00PM-9:30PM

Every Tuesday during the remainder of the concert series (ending August 11th)

We’ll see your foxy faces tonight!🦊

Fresh • Vibrant • CrushableOur June Featured Cocktail blends crisp garden notes with french melon and bright citrus for ...
06/05/2026

Fresh • Vibrant • Crushable
Our June Featured Cocktail blends crisp garden notes with french melon and bright citrus for the kind of sip that disappears faster than summer sunsets.

𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝗙𝗢𝗫𝗬
sneaky fox vodka, merlet crème de melon, cucumber, shiso leaf, lime, agave

We’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

We’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 🦊

Ice cold perfection. What’s better than an oyster? A half price one 😉 Foxy Hour is from 3-5PM today!
06/02/2026

Ice cold perfection.

What’s better than an oyster? A half price one 😉
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 🦊

𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗞𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦
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.. 🦊
05/26/2026

Poke on the patio kind of day.. 🦊

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.

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