Restaurants in Evanston
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Best Restaurants
“Tapas is definitely a 10/10! From the amazing service to the food & drinks! Great family friendly environment. We booked last minute reservations for a small gathering to celebrate my dad's birthday. Everything went well, even with it being so last minute! The Seafood Paella, Drinks, All the TAPAS, & wow the Biscocho borracho!”
“The tinga chicken was delicious, maybe the best I’ve ever had. I loved the blue corn tortillas and the mezcal cocktails. The art work is very interesting and adds to the uniqueness of the place. I would recommend Zentli to anyone.”
“An intimate space, but the entrées and desserts were excellent and the service was pleasant and efficient. A modest, but reasonable wine list.”
“We visited this amazing establishment last night and ordered the filet and the Manhattan strip for our entrées with a side of the mushrooms, and it was possibly one of the best steaks we had had. Our server and Jesse was wonderful, and when he wasn’t available home, there was another manager who came and brought items out, so there was no delay in service while he was attending another customer and socialized at the table. We dined outside on the patio underneath the heat lamp and lights. The Barn was the perfect atmosphere for our relaxing evening together. We were very pleased with all that we ordered as well as the service. We would highly recommend the Barn restaurant to others.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Popped into here yesterday with my son before making our way to the NW vs Nebraska women’s vball game and they were so busy they couldn’t take any walk ins. As we completely understood, we opted to just order food to go. While we waited for our food, the staff were so kind and accommodating. To the point they managed to fit us at a table so we could quickly eat our meal before the game. Despite how insanely busy it was due to the fans eating before the match, the entire staff remained calm, patient and kind. Personally, that goes such a long way. Plus the food was amazing so it was a win win. Would absolutely eat here again.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“It has the absolute best food! In the 30+ years we’ve been going for dinner, we’ve never had a bad meal! The Athenian chicken and kabobs are outstanding, along with the Greek fries. Maria, the owner is wonderful! And very accommodating! Definitely need to go here more often! A family favorite for sure!”
“Tapas is definitely a 10/10! From the amazing service to the food & drinks! Great family friendly environment. We booked last minute reservations for a small gathering to celebrate my dad's birthday. Everything went well, even with it being so last minute! The Seafood Paella, Drinks, All the TAPAS, & wow the Biscocho borracho!”
“I LOVEEEEEEEEE THIS PLACE SMMMMMM
How on earth am I so lucky to find this place and feeling so grateful to get to eat the amazing food here :)
The staffs are SO NICE, they are like the nicest people ever and so generous with their portion. I always get chicken wings, shrimp, gizzards but ugh the thing got me is always the fish!!!! Their fried fish is to die for…….. Please give this place a try and support them <3”
“oh my gosh, Hewn is so cool – – such inventive and hearty and wholesome and beautiful flavor combinations – – I especially love what they do with fruit and nuts. I’m not surprised at all that their holiday special offerings sell out so quickly – – This is a special kind of bakery – – not too refined as to only have the sweetest and most delicate of desserts – – but more of a chefs kind of place – – you know the ingredients are going to be the finest out there. My only quibble is the inflexibility with the vegetarian sandwiches in their refrigerator – – the staff would not make me a fresh sandwich. But this is a minor quibble. I really do recommend them without reservation.”
“We visited this amazing establishment last night and ordered the filet and the Manhattan strip for our entrées with a side of the mushrooms, and it was possibly one of the best steaks we had had. Our server and Jesse was wonderful, and when he wasn’t available home, there was another manager who came and brought items out, so there was no delay in service while he was attending another customer and socialized at the table. We dined outside on the patio underneath the heat lamp and lights. The Barn was the perfect atmosphere for our relaxing evening together. We were very pleased with all that we ordered as well as the service. We would highly recommend the Barn restaurant to others.”
“Popped into here yesterday with my son before making our way to the NW vs Nebraska women’s vball game and they were so busy they couldn’t take any walk ins. As we completely understood, we opted to just order food to go. While we waited for our food, the staff were so kind and accommodating. To the point they managed to fit us at a table so we could quickly eat our meal before the game. Despite how insanely busy it was due to the fans eating before the match, the entire staff remained calm, patient and kind. Personally, that goes such a long way. Plus the food was amazing so it was a win win. Would absolutely eat here again.”
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“Quaint place with excellent food and cocktails at a reasonable price. The service was exceptional in this unexceptional restaurant environment. Our Server was excellent. She didn’t miss a beat! We enjoyed the evening.”
“I attended a private event here yesterday and it was awesome. The venue was so cool, the staff was excellent, and the food and drinks were great. The event coordinators made a great choice when they picked Double Clutch. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back.”
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“This is our second visit to Burl, and it did not disappoint! The food is ultra fresh and the flavors are vibrant. The ricotta honey spread, the carrots with a dreamy black lime yogurt sauce and the trout were standout dishes.
The service was attentive and unfussy, which I appreciated
This spot is such a great addition to the North Shore.”
“I attended a private event here yesterday and it was awesome. The venue was so cool, the staff was excellent, and the food and drinks were great. The event coordinators made a great choice when they picked Double Clutch. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back.”
“I am not local, this is a regular go-to place for a friend, so when I visit with her, she wants to bring me. I had a Chinese Eggplant with chicken dish, flavorful and spicy. Also had some nigiri sushi, all very good. The Black Tobiko was plentiful and fresh. The Tamago and Inari, which are types of sushi that are deceptively simple seeming but really show a chef's knowledge and artistry, were excellent. I'm sure I will go again.”
“Second-order nostalgia trip!
Back in the early 90’s, when the rents were still cheap and the streets were still dirty, Chicago and New York were filled with independent casual restaurants one notch up from a diner.
The best ones transported you back in time, not intentionally (manipulatively) but bc the owners had decorated them decades ago and saw no reason to change anything.
In New York, the time machine was typically set to 1963 (JFK). In Chicago, it was 1978 (Carter). Diner meets fern bar: booths, plants in the windows, hanging lamps over each table, popcorn ceilings, avocado colored walls or carpets, and idiosyncratic art reflecting the family story of the owner.
These places had all the authenticity our lil hipster hearts craved. You could linger over coffee and French fries for hours, scribbling in a notebook and pretending to be your bohemian idol.
Blind Faith Cafe is *that* restaurant. It earns it honestly (founded in 1979). But this voodoo is clearly intentional: the “old” decor is fairly new, the play list includes Saturday Night Fever, early Madonna & Cindy Lauper, and the waiter describes the veggie burger as “90s style”.
20 year old me would have winced at the insincerity. Middle aged me knows that nothing happens by accident and admires the artistry.
The base of the menu is the standard diner fare reworked for vegetarians using the techniques common in late 70s and 80s (heavy, hearty, mild, often sweet). Then there is a layer of more varied contemporary dishes.
These days I just can’t finish the mountain of fries, but it is fun to be transported back to a time when I could.”
“Everything is absolutely delicious, tender and full of flavor. This place legit has the best Cornbread Muffins with Cinnamon Butter that I have ever had from a restaurant. It was super moist and not overly sweet. Definitely my family's new go to for BBQ when we don't feel like making it ourselves.”
“This is one of my husband’s and my favorite place! We were a big fan of Creperie St. Germaine so we are so happy that they haven’t completely changed the delicious menu and the interior is the same cozy place we love! And the crepes are to die for! This place is freaking AWESOME!!!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“This restaurant is really outstanding and really great for the image of Evanston's southern end. The food is fantastic and I very much enjoy everything from the Bacon Temptation Omelette to the Spicy Poblano Omelette to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich to the Cowboy Burger. All of the food is fabulous and very well prepared, the variety is wonderful, and the coffee is always fresh. And above all, Ivan and the waitstaff provide customer service that's 'above and beyond' in every way. They're very kind, compassionate, efficient, and accomodating to everybody who comes into the establishment. Keep up the great work!”
“We stayed at the one in Evanston this past weekend in the Home Alone Room! It was truly one for the memory books!”
Takeout Restaurants
“We worked with Sweet Temptations to create our dream wedding cake and WOW is this team impressive. Looking back at our wedding photos, it is truly impossible to tell the difference between the inspiration photo sent and the cake delivered to our venue. It was GORGEOUS! In addition, the flavor was out of this world. They even sent a custom box to package our top tier for easy transportation after the reception. From planning to delivery to execution, Sweet Temptations exceed all expectations. Photo credit: Emma Petersen Photography”
“I'll give them 4 stars, because they don't have espresso like a normal coffee shop. Some of the drinks are good, they have a mint one that I feel is ok. I think it was called the mint mojito. The service is generally fast, people are helpful. Answers my questions, etc.”
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“Second-order nostalgia trip!
Back in the early 90’s, when the rents were still cheap and the streets were still dirty, Chicago and New York were filled with independent casual restaurants one notch up from a diner.
The best ones transported you back in time, not intentionally (manipulatively) but bc the owners had decorated them decades ago and saw no reason to change anything.
In New York, the time machine was typically set to 1963 (JFK). In Chicago, it was 1978 (Carter). Diner meets fern bar: booths, plants in the windows, hanging lamps over each table, popcorn ceilings, avocado colored walls or carpets, and idiosyncratic art reflecting the family story of the owner.
These places had all the authenticity our lil hipster hearts craved. You could linger over coffee and French fries for hours, scribbling in a notebook and pretending to be your bohemian idol.
Blind Faith Cafe is *that* restaurant. It earns it honestly (founded in 1979). But this voodoo is clearly intentional: the “old” decor is fairly new, the play list includes Saturday Night Fever, early Madonna & Cindy Lauper, and the waiter describes the veggie burger as “90s style”.
20 year old me would have winced at the insincerity. Middle aged me knows that nothing happens by accident and admires the artistry.
The base of the menu is the standard diner fare reworked for vegetarians using the techniques common in late 70s and 80s (heavy, hearty, mild, often sweet). Then there is a layer of more varied contemporary dishes.
These days I just can’t finish the mountain of fries, but it is fun to be transported back to a time when I could.”
“Everything is absolutely delicious, tender and full of flavor. This place legit has the best Cornbread Muffins with Cinnamon Butter that I have ever had from a restaurant. It was super moist and not overly sweet. Definitely my family's new go to for BBQ when we don't feel like making it ourselves.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“This diner is an authentic traditional spot where I had a great time. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with friendly staff that makes you feel at home, and huge portions at rock-bottom prices like true American classics: eggs, chilaquiles, and perfect hashbrowns. Cash only, but it’s absolutely worth it for the old-school, genuine experience without frills.”
“Que tal ya estamos aqui en el restaurante esperandolos con sus donativos y alguna comida en cajas o en latas que usted desee dar a estas familias que necesitan. Hi! Come to Supreme Burrito today to donate and order food to fundraise for Latinos en Evanston North Shore and families in need of help this holiday season.”
“This is one of my husband’s and my favorite place! We were a big fan of Creperie St. Germaine so we are so happy that they haven’t completely changed the delicious menu and the interior is the same cozy place we love! And the crepes are to die for! This place is freaking AWESOME!!!”
Cheap Eats
“With all the unhealthy junk food out there, it’s always a great day when you find something that’s both healthy and tasty, and affordable! The owners were very friendly, everything was clean inside, and the service was quick. I got the Paneer Fig sandwich and my GF got the Indonesian Ginger BBQ sandwich with chicken, and we both loved it. You also get the option to make it spicy or not. I’d say I have a higher than average heat tolerance, and I asked for spicy but IMO it wasn’t spicy at all. Not a big deal, but if you’re worried it’ll be too hot, it wont be. You also get to choose between chips and coleslaw, we both got the coleslaw and that was just okay. I’d rather try whatever chips they have available next time. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant if you can make it during there unfortunately very limited hours from 11am-2pm.”
“The coffee, matcha, and atmosphere are excellent at Newport Coffee House. There is tons of indoor and outdoor seating, so a great place to hang out with loved ones or a good book as you drink you coffee. Highly recommend the oat maple cold brew and iced lattes - yum!”
“Not the best dog or polish in Chicago, but definitely in the top ten. This from someone who has been shoving them into his face for over sixty-five years. I've been to 'em all on the north side - Lerner's, the Ranch,' the Pit, Sammy Skobel's, Wolfy's, Fluky's, Dear Franks', Michaels, Stashes, Mutt and Jeff's, Shmendels, and all of the Irvings. ALL of them. Little Island stands right up there. What they do have that is the best in Cook County are their fries. Best ever. They don't travel well, so have them there. Grilled polish is outstanding. And NEVER, EVER, EVER order a dog or a Polishj with anything red - ketchup OR tomato. Two stars for atmosphere - if that's important to you, go to Portillo's.”
“Good food with good asmosphere. I really recommend this restaurant if you are in a mood of craving yummy food!”
“The food is amazing and portions are on point. My favorite is the stewed chicken.”
“Wonderful dining experience. Excellent food and fantastic service. Service was top notch for a large group (12).”
“Warm & inviting atmosphere, good traditional Irish foods AND live music!”
Latest Reviews
“This restaurant is really outstanding and really great for the image of Evanston's southern end. The food is fantastic and I very much enjoy everything from the Bacon Temptation Omelette to the Spicy Poblano Omelette to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich to the Cowboy Burger. All of the food is fabulous and very well prepared, the variety is wonderful, and the coffee is always fresh. And above all, Ivan and the waitstaff provide customer service that's 'above and beyond' in every way. They're very kind, compassionate, efficient, and accomodating to everybody who comes into the establishment. Keep up the great work!”
“Not the best dog or polish in Chicago, but definitely in the top ten. This from someone who has been shoving them into his face for over sixty-five years. I've been to 'em all on the north side - Lerner's, the Ranch,' the Pit, Sammy Skobel's, Wolfy's, Fluky's, Dear Franks', Michaels, Stashes, Mutt and Jeff's, Shmendels, and all of the Irvings. ALL of them. Little Island stands right up there. What they do have that is the best in Cook County are their fries. Best ever. They don't travel well, so have them there. Grilled polish is outstanding. And NEVER, EVER, EVER order a dog or a Polishj with anything red - ketchup OR tomato. Two stars for atmosphere - if that's important to you, go to Portillo's.”
“Exceptionally fine and delicious cuisine. Friendly and hospitable service and staff. There was a problem with my order and they went out of their way to make it right. Having tasted Chinese menus around the world, Hunan Springs is # 1.! Recommend placing orders by telephone.”
“Tasty, fresh, authentic alternative to the offerings along the Noyes Street mini restaurant row. The Bibimbop wasn't the big bowl I was expecting but it was prettily assembled and well prepared. The bite-sized mandu with a sweet soy dipping sauce were very tasty indeed. Would return to try other Korean offerings.”
“If you dont like it too spicy thisnjs for you! /his is by far the best Jamaican spot yet ! The sauce is delicious, the meats were tender and soft. Cabbage was my favorite. Would 100% go back everytime I'm in town. Only opinion: if you are not serving an item at that time it should not be on the menu”
“Five stars! Our group had lunch here recently and shared some dishes, served by friendly people. The Vegetable Momo was wonderful, light and fresh. I had Nepali Khasi with a flavorful sauce. Others had Chicken Chowmein, Lamb Vindaloo, and Jhol Momo. All were full of taste and the ingredients were fresh and perfectly prepared. Overall, it was a wonderful meal, greatly appreciated by everyone. We'll return!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Amy Morton doesn't know me at all. We live 235 miles away and we are not able to dine at her restaurant anytime soon. Nevertheless, we sent a blind inquiry looking for information on a performer who appeared at Found Kitchen 3 years ago. Our inquiry is never going to make any money for Amy, we know that and she knows that. Altho she could have blown off our request, she had her staff reach out to us the next day with all of the contact info we possibly could need....because she's an awesome business person and a great restaurenteur! Every restaurant comes up short on the quality of an entree from time to time, water glasses might not get refilled as rapidly as a Yelp reviewer might want......it happens. We wanted to share with your FB viewers our experience with Amy's staff and let you all know how much we appreciate her and her dedication to customer service.”
“This restaurant is really outstanding and really great for the image of Evanston's southern end. The food is fantastic and I very much enjoy everything from the Bacon Temptation Omelette to the Spicy Poblano Omelette to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich to the Cowboy Burger. All of the food is fabulous and very well prepared, the variety is wonderful, and the coffee is always fresh. And above all, Ivan and the waitstaff provide customer service that's 'above and beyond' in every way. They're very kind, compassionate, efficient, and accomodating to everybody who comes into the establishment. Keep up the great work!”
“oh my gosh, Hewn is so cool – – such inventive and hearty and wholesome and beautiful flavor combinations – – I especially love what they do with fruit and nuts. I’m not surprised at all that their holiday special offerings sell out so quickly – – This is a special kind of bakery – – not too refined as to only have the sweetest and most delicate of desserts – – but more of a chefs kind of place – – you know the ingredients are going to be the finest out there. My only quibble is the inflexibility with the vegetarian sandwiches in their refrigerator – – the staff would not make me a fresh sandwich. But this is a minor quibble. I really do recommend them without reservation.”
“went last night with my son. very rushed. I ordered a meal with spring rolls as an appetizer. they came with my meal, not before. my son ordered a chicken and rice meal, took a bitr and hated it. they refused to take it off my bill. 88$ for a meal for my sonnamd I and he didn't eat his meal. didn't offer another meal or anything. other restaurants would have made it right. theives. my left overs leaked through my bag going home. nor happy. we also felt obligated to tip even though server was rude and dint know about the 20% charge that's automatically charged”
“This is second time we have eaten here. Family run restaurant the lady manager/cook is very nice. The food is fresh, it comes out in a timely manner. I had a Turkey burger which was very good and my husband had the classic burger. It’s a very roomy restaurant with booths and tables. The prices are reasonable and it’s very convenient. The food is good.”
“Solid spot to eat. Staff was very friendly, menu choices broad and interesting, food good, and neighborhood was a nice vibe. Only issue was service. The people part was great, but there was some kind of breakdown, as we ordered drinks when we sat down, they didn't come until after dinner was delivered (some 30 minutes later), and even to get a follow-up I had to call staff over. But overall it was a good option, and I'd return again.”
New Restaurants
“Beit has the best falafel sandwich I've had in a long time. They are always very friendly. I've been back multiple times and have tried several of their sandwiches. I also enjoy the Shish Tawook wrap sandwich. The wrap is sligthly warmed and the pickles are great and it's the right size. My wife is a vegetarian who loves falafel, so I brought her there and it is now her favorite falafel in the area as well.”
“Yum!!!! The waffle was so yummy!! We got the strawberry Nutella and it was so yummy. The waffle was crispy and soft. It was a great texture. The amount of cream and Nutella with fruit was a good ratio as well. Not too much of anything.
I wish we lived closer so we could try all and more!”
“Y’all: you need to know about this gluten-free crust that is buttery and delicious. And it’s puffy and wonderful!!!! a roasted broccoli is lemony and delicious. My kid had a gluten crust just the regular hand tossed and really enjoyed it and made lots of comments about how delicious their sauce is. I agree!”
“Many unique cocktail options, each well thought out and balanced. Presentation and temperature were well attended to.
The indoor area was quite small, but that didn’t lose any issues to our experience. This place is more conducive to couples rather than groups. The outdoor area provides tables that could fit up to 4 people.”
“The best roast duck in US !!! It is a tie compare to the best roast duck in China!!!
All fat under duck skin is melting out and leave crisp skin and attractive aroma. Duck meat is tender and delicious, and the black sauces is soulmate for the duck!!!
All dish is good , even the side pickles is done very right!
Than Bistro is clean and new, air is fresh , environment is relax and cozy,
A hidden gem in this area.
As a good home chef, I am very picky on food, i donot write review until some dish real surprise me. This time, is the duck.
Sorry for the half eating dish , I am not prepared for write a review. 幸福来的太突然,哈”
“It has the absolute best food! In the 30+ years we’ve been going for dinner, we’ve never had a bad meal! The Athenian chicken and kabobs are outstanding, along with the Greek fries. Maria, the owner is wonderful! And very accommodating! Definitely need to go here more often! A family favorite for sure!”