Located in the Carleton Hotel, off the main lobby, Philander's Restaurant offers fine American and continental cuisine. Philander's offers a fine dining atmosphere showcasing excellent seasonal cuisine with fresh seafood and prime-aged steaks.

The restaurant was named after the village historian Philander Barclay, who lived in Oak Park from 1878 to 1940. The walls are decorated with his photographs chronicling the glory days of Oak Park. The restaurant has an elegant turn of the century decor, showcasing a grand oak and marble octagonal jazz bar and upscale lounge.