Wooden Paddle

Wooden Paddle Wooden Paddle is a caterer, tapas bar and restaurant located on Stephen Street. They offer wood-fired pizzas and craft cocktails for dining in or takeaway. Reservations can be made through Sevenrooms.com.
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It’s National Pasta Day! What’s your fave bowl of pasta?🍝 We’ll go first: Penne alla Vodka
10/17/2026

It’s National Pasta Day! What’s your fave bowl of pasta?🍝

We’ll go first: Penne alla Vodka

Everybody loves the patio. And we mean e-v-e-r-y-b-o-d-y🐶
10/14/2026

Everybody loves the patio. And we mean e-v-e-r-y-b-o-d-y🐶

10/12/2026

New fall menu. Live. Today. Go!

We’re open all day today! Special brunch 11-2, and new fall menu drops at dinner!
10/12/2026

We’re open all day today! Special brunch 11-2, and new fall menu drops at dinner!

If you remember the Dem Apples pizza from two years ago… it’s back. In cocktail form.Our new fall cocktail, How Do You L...
10/11/2026

If you remember the Dem Apples pizza from two years ago… it’s back. In cocktail form.

Our new fall cocktail, How Do You Like Dem Apples?, is a must-order this season.

First sips on Monday, Oct 12 at dinner. 😌🍎🍸

If you could only pick ONE:1. gnocchi, meet bolognese2. penne alla vodka3. the truffle shuffle
10/08/2026

If you could only pick ONE:
1. gnocchi, meet bolognese
2. penne alla vodka
3. the truffle shuffle

you can’t have these yet. SORRY!fall menu drops monday evening, oct 12. new noods, new pizza, so many carbs.apologizing ...
10/07/2026

you can’t have these yet. SORRY!

fall menu drops monday evening, oct 12. new noods, new pizza, so many carbs.

apologizing to your diet in advance :)

Last day of Oktoberfest. See you in a bit!
09/27/2026

Last day of Oktoberfest. See you in a bit!

TAKE ME TO YOUR LITER🍺Our special Oktoberfest b**r is pouring. Cold b**r, hot pizza, what else do you need?!
09/26/2026

TAKE ME TO YOUR LITER🍺Our special Oktoberfest b**r is pouring. Cold b**r, hot pizza, what else do you need?!

The oven’s at full capacity and it’s only Friday?!Our Oktoberfest special, Das Pizza, has quietly taken over 🥨🍕Here this...
09/25/2026

The oven’s at full capacity and it’s only Friday?!

Our Oktoberfest special, Das Pizza, has quietly taken over 🥨🍕

Here this weekend only (Sep 25–27) for La Grange Oktoberfest. P.S. the music’s on and the special b**rs are in stock. Where you at?

pov: your pizza speaks German nowJa ja, Das Pizza has arrived 🥨🍕Shallot cream, Swiss, kielbasa, sauerkraut, mustard aiol...
09/24/2026

pov: your pizza speaks German now

Ja ja, Das Pizza has arrived 🥨🍕Shallot cream, Swiss, kielbasa, sauerkraut, mustard aioli, cracked pepper. It’s Oktoberfest on a pizza!

This weekend only (Sep 25–27) at La Grange. Music‘s on, drinks are cold, grab your crew and pull up.

PROST!!!

Congrats to our winner Samantha Nicole🔥 We randomly picked from the comment section- just a fair game! Appreciate everyo...
09/21/2026

Congrats to our winner Samantha Nicole🔥 We randomly picked from the comment section- just a fair game! Appreciate everyone digging out those yearbook photos and sharing with us. We had fun! Better luck next time!!

We’re giving away two tickets to our Back to School Menu Party™!

If you’re new here, Menu Party is how we launch a new season. You eat Chef Juan’s new menu, we pick a fun theme, and everyone stays way too long. The winner gets two seats on Sept 22 or 23, six new dishes and welcome drinks included.

To enter the giveaway⬇️
1. Follow us
2. Like this post
3. Comment your yearbook photo below.

That’s the whole assignment. Winner announced Monday, Sept 21.

Okay, we went first with our co-founder Jonathan and the lunch ladies. Now your turn...

The first actual bite of fall happens in three days!Four of the six new dishes Chef Juan has been building day and night...
09/19/2026

The first actual bite of fall happens in three days!

Four of the six new dishes Chef Juan has been building day and night. The other two are secrets, and you‘ll have to show up for those 🍕👀

Crabby Patty, Penne alla Vodka, The Truffle Shuffle, Apple Pie All Grown Up. Nobody has eaten a single one of these yet!!

Our Fall Menu Party™ is Sept 22 Lemont, Sept 23 La Grange, 7:30–9:30 PM. Last call: https://woodenpaddle.com/menu-party/

Address

23 Calendar Avenue
La Grange, IL
60525

To get to Stephen Street in Lemont, you can take the Metra BNSF Railway line and get off at the Lemont station. From there, it is a short walk to Stephen Street. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can take I-355 and exit at Archer Avenue West. Turn right onto Main Street, then left onto Stephen Street. There is street parking available along Stephen Street and nearby side streets.

Opening Hours

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

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Wooden Paddle on Stephen Street is a must-visit wood-fired pizzeria and craft cocktail bar. Whether you're dining in or taking away, the experience is always exceptional. The restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and expert preparation shines through in every dish they serve. And now, Wooden Paddle is gearing up for their 1st Annual Summer Menu Launch Party, where Chef Patrick will be unveiling 15 new dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Plus, if you're lucky enough to visit on June 12th, you might just catch America's Best Restaurants filming an episode at the restaurant! Don't miss out on this chance to win one of two $25 gift cards by leaving a comment on their social media post before June 12th. Wooden Paddle truly is a gem in Lemont that deserves all the praise it receives.