EVANSTON RESTAURANTS
(Distance from Orrington Hotel in Evanston)
1. Bar Louie (0.5 mi, 5 min walk) Awarded "Concept of Tomorrow" by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, this casually cool neighborhood restaurant & bar features warm, upbeat surroundings with contemporary photography, mosaic tiling, wood- paneled walls, modern lighting and plasma televisions, making it a favorite gathering place for family and friends. Specializing in oversized sandwiches and artfully concocted signature cocktails, Bar Louie also offers an extensive selection of appetizers, pastas, entrees and a wide assortment of interesting beers, microbrews and wines by the glass or bottle.
1520 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
2. Bistro Bordeaux (0.4 mi, 2 min walk) Bistro Bordeaux offers authentic French dining experience unlike any other amid the bustle of downtown Evanston. The wine list features a wide selection of reasonably priced French wines. Serving dinner seven days a week and brunch on Sunday. Critic's Choice Award-Time Out Chicago
Price: $30 Cuisines: French Mon-Sat @ 5:30; Sunday 10:30-2pm brunch, dinner @ 5pm 618 Church St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-424-1483
3. Blind Faith Cafe (0.6 mi, 12 min walk) Chicago's premier vegetarian restaurant. For over 25 years guests have been enjoying the award winning food. Dedicated to offering beautifully prepared wholesome natural foods that nourish the body and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable environment. Their extensive menu is prepared with only the highest quality ingredients, complimented by a superb selection of beer and wine and finished with a delicious assortment of homemade desserts. 525 W. Dempster St | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-328-6875
4. Bravo! Cucina Italiana (0.4 mi, 5 min walk) Casual, white-tablecloth restaurant serving classic Italian food in the shadow of Roman ruins where an open "Italian Kitchen" creates the energy of live theater-wood grilled steaks and chops, classic Italian entrees, unique signature dishes and private dining, to go, call ahead seating, reservations, terrace dining and happy hour specials. 1701 Maple Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-733-0917
5. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar (0.4, 6 min walk) Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar is a fun, family friendly restaurant with a full menu that features their award- winning traditional wings, boneless wings, chicken tenders, naked tenders, spun in one of 14 signature sauces. From barbeque to blazin, there's a sauce for everyone in the family. Their menu also includes, burgers wraps, salads, ribs and more. With a multitude of plasma's and big screen tv's its the perfect place to watch your favorite team. Buffalo Wild Wings You Have to be Here! 1741 Maple Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-570-0333
6. Celtic Knot Public House (0.4 mi, 2 min walk) Irish Pub. An authentic public house with excellent food, well-poured pints, and a worldwide wine list. Regular live music includes Bluegrass Mondays, Celtic sessions Tuesdays, afternoon tea Wednesdays and Saturdays; storytelling monthly. Party room available. 626 Church St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-864-1679
7. Cosi (0.2 mi, 4 min)
At the center of Così is our hearth, an open-flame stone oven prominently displayed in each restaurant, reminiscent of a comfortable gathering place where people have met for centuries to enjoy good food and conversation. Our signature flatbread is based on a two millennia-old recipe, similar to the breads first produced by the Romans. Così's sandwiches are made to order with fresh ingredients and our own, distinctive sauces and spreads, nestled in our signature flatbread. Our salads are equally surprising, tossed to order. Rounding out our innovative menu are a variety of delicious soups, bagels, our unique flatbread pizza, gourmet beverages and desserts. Something for everyone to enjoy any time of day
Hours: Monday – Friday 7am-10pm; Saturday-Sunday 8am-10pm
1740 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201; (847) 328-2050
8. The Cellar (0.2 mi, 4 min walk) Global small plates menu and mix and match with our handcrafted beer selections, cocktails and wines by the glass. Sunday : 5 PM-9 PM; Monday-Thursday: 5 PM-10 PM; Friday-Saturday 5 PM-11 PM. THE CELLAR DOES NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS. DIRECTIONS—Around the corner from The Stained Glass in downtown Evanston, (one block north of Church St, one block west of Sherman).CTA Purple Line and Metra: Davis Street Station.
820 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60201; (847)864-8678
9. Dave's Italian Kitchen (0.3 mi, 3 min walk) Hours: Sunday – Thursday 4:00-10:00 PM; Friday & Saturday 4:00-11:00 PM
1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201; (847) 864-6000
10. Davis Street Fishmarket (0.6 mi, 7 min walk) Since 1985, Davis Street Fishmarket has been bringing Midwesterns to the shores of the East and West Coasts and firing up the taste buds with full throttle flavors of New Orleans. Fresh fish and shellfish flown in daily from all there coasts, creative imaginative and authentic seasonal specials daily. In addition to our casual dining rooms, you may also dine in our 70 seat-raw bar and enjoy many of season oysters, along with our full menu. 501 Davis St | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-869-3474
11. Edzo's Burger Shop (0.4 mi, 4 min walk) Edzo's Burger Shop brings a hand-crafted, quality approach to the iconic Chicago hot dog stand. Featuring freshly-ground burgers, hand-cut-fries, Chicago-style dogs and great shakes. Lunch only. Close at 4:00pm every day. 1571 Sherman Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-864-3396
12. Flat Top Grill (0.3 mi, 1 min walk) Create your own stir-fry restaurant. Offering more than 25 ingredients including traditional and exotic fruits and vegetables, a selection of rice and noodles, signature handcrafted sauces, prime beef tenderloin and seasonal offerings including game and seafood. Also featuring Asian inspired appetizers, homemade desserts, and a full bar featuring Tiki drinks and urban cocktails. 707 Church St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-570-0100
13. Globe Café & Bar (0 min.) Geared to today's business professional and educated travelers who want to keep up with world events. This friendly neighborhood restaurant offers newspapers and magazines, flat screen TVs and media towers located throughout the café, along with high-speed wireless Internet. Plus, really great food. 1710 Orrington Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-866-8700 ext. 7181
14. Jilly’s Café (1.6 miles, 6 min drive) Located just outside the city of Chicago, Jilly's Café has been called a "North Shore Treasure" by Zagat's 2002 restaurant survey. Our French Countryside decor, handpicked flowers, and friendly wait staff make for an intimate and cozy atmosphere suitable for all kinds of occasions. Here authentic French food is served with an American twist making for enough dishes to keep our specials changing daily. We offer a Sunday brunch that carefully combines a traditional American brunch with French flavors, while champagne effortlessly flows throughout the course of the meal. Jilly's is available for private parties, and reservations are strongly recommended. Lunch--Tuesday-Friday: 11:30AM-2:00PM Dinner--Tuesday-Thursday: 5:00PM-9:00PM; Friday-Saturday: 5:00PM-10:00PM; Sunday: 5:00PM-8:00PM Brunch--Sunday: 10:30AM-2:00PM
2614 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL 60201-1422 ; (847) 869-7636
15. Joy Yee's Noodles (0.7 mi, 6 min walk)
Joy Yee’s Noodles combines different dishes and styles from across Asia into one expansive menu and one cheery little dining room. The end product is pleasing, with a variety of tastes, large portions and, most importantly, low prices. Joy Yee's offers an extensive list of appetizers including list of broths, noodles, meats and other fillers from which they can concoct soups suited to their tastes. This diverse Asian cuisine flows into the main courses as well, and the menu of entrees is vast. Diners can choose between dozens of dishes, ranging from the most traditional Asian favorites to innovative new twists on classic recipes.
Monday–Thursday 11:30am to 10:00pm; Friday & Saturday 11:30am to 10:30pm; Sunday 12:00pm to 10:00pm
521 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201; (847) 733-1900
16. Kansaku (0.5 mi, 5 min walk) Cuisines: Japanese, Contemporary sushi and sake Price: $29 - $31 “ Best Sushi in Evanston ” Dec 18, 2011 ; “ Outstanding, unique sushi! ” Nov 22, 2011
1514 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-4407; (847) 864-4386
17. Le Peep Pancake House & Grill (0.3 mi, 3 min walk) Breakfast & Lunch. Le Peep puts a wholesome, proven perspective on your neighborhood Breakfast & Lunch. Fresh. Simple. Elegant. Inviting. A kaleidoscope of cooking creativity. We put the emphasis on people, both patrons and staff. We focus on enabling our staff to provide each of our guests the fresh food and friendly service that they have come to expect of us. Le Peep has been voted the #1 breakfast & brunch restaurant by the Dallas Observer, Denver Post, Denver Rocky Mountain News, Houston Post, Dallas Morning News, Indianapolis Star and by papers and food critics in virtually every other market where Le Peep® Restaurants are operating.
827 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60202-3706; (847) 328-4880
18. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (0.3 mi, 5 min walk) Chicago Famous Deep Dish Pizza Eatery. Monday-Thursday: 4-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11-11pm, Sunday 11-10pm 1850 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201; (847) 328-5400
19. Lulu's Dim Sum & Then Sum (0.4 mi, 4 min walk) The biggest bowls filled with fresh Asian noodles, stir-fry, and dumplings all washed down with cold beer or tasty tropical cocktails topped with little paper umbrellas. Confucius says, ‘Eat Well, Have Fun, Be Happy!' Monday –Friday: 11:30am-9/9:30pm, Weekends 11:30am-10/10:30pm 804 Davis St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-869-4343
20. Oceanique (1.4 mi, 5 min walk) Oceanique is an eclectic seafood restaurant in the French-American style. Oceanique continues to garner acclaim as one of the Chicago area's finest restaurants. Since 1993, Oceanique has been ranked as the number one seafood restaurant in the Chicago metropolitan area by the prestigious Zagat Guide. In all of our preparations we endeavor to use the finest organic produce and seafood from sustainable, eco-friendly sources. And with our extensive wine list featuring over 800 carefully selected fine wines, Oceanique has won Wine Spectator Magazine's coveted "Best of Award of Excellence" every year since 1994 being recognized as having one of the 750 best wine lists in the world.
Price: $41 - $80 Cuisines: Seafood, French Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Open for dinner Monday - Saturday seating from 5:30 pm and seating ends at 9:00pm. Reservations suggested. All major credit cards accepted. Open at 12:00 pm to answer your questions. Outdoor seating available when Mother Nature permits. Valet parking available 505 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202-1814; (847) 864-3435
21. Pensiero Ristorante (0.7 mi, 9 min walk) Among the North Shore's finest Italian restaurants tucked inside the historic Margarita European Inn. Pensiero Ristorante serves Italian fare prepared from the finest imported ingredients. The moment you enter the room, you know you are in for a special dining experience. The menu is seasonally inspired and the wine list is sure to compliment your dining experience. During the summer, dine outdoors in the lovely garden terrace. Monday-Thursday: 5pm-9pm, Friday-sat 5pm-10pm, Sunday 5pm-9pm 1566 Oak Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-475-7779
22. Pete Miller's Seafood & Prime Steak (0.5 mi, 4 min walk)
Pete Miller's has been serving the finest prime-aged steaks and fresh seafood and treating customers to the country's best live jazz since 1994. Pete Miller's is an ideal restaurant for a casual, quick bite, a corporate dinner meant to impress, or a luxurious, special occasion meal. The Pete Miller's experience takes you through the grand days of post World War II as live swingin' jazz fills the air while you are pampered with exceptional service and feast on prime aged steaks, chicken, chops, fresh seafood and the world's best wines. The Bar Food portion of our menu features an award-winning burger voted Best in Chicago. Pete Miller's has two Chicago area restaurants to choose from in Evanston and Wheeling, each with its own unique charm and character.
Step inside Pete Miller’s restaurant in Evanston or Wheeling and hear some of world's most distinguished jazz artists play regularly. Stunning dining rooms offer your choice of cozy booth seating or generous table seating where you can have a quiet dinner or sit close to the stage and enjoy the music during dinner.
Price: $31 - $40 Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Special occasions Dining options: Reservations 1557 Sherman avenue, Evanston, 60201; (847) 328-0399
23. Potbelly Sandwich Works (0.7 mi, 3 min walk)
630 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
24. Prairie Moon (0.5 mi, 5 min walk) Offering seasonal regional American menu in an award-winning setting with two full bars, outdoor dining, and a large party room in the heart of Evanston. Lunch, dinner, and a late night grill are offered every day, along with breakfast on Sundays.
Price: $21 - $30 Cuisines: American Good for: Families with children, Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Outdoor seating Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
1502 Sherman Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-864-8328 25. Quince (0.6 mi, 6 min walk) Food that is comfortingly familiar, yet excitingly unexpected. Quince is serving contemporary American cuisine in the heart of Evanston. Offering an outstanding dining experience in a lively and comfortable setting, all at an approachable price.
Price: $31 - $40 Cuisines: American Dining options: Dinner, Reservations Weekdays: 5pm-9:30pm, Friday and Saturday: 5pm-10pm 1625 Hinman | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-570-8400
26. Stained Glass Wine Bar Bistro (0.3 mi, 5 min) The Stained Glass, located in the heart of downtown Evanston, offers fine dining in a relaxed, urban atmosphere. Chef/owner Victor Hernandez, a veteran of the Chicago dining scene, prepares seasonal New American cuisine, combining traditional and international flavors that complement the global wine list. With 32 wines by the glass, the opportunity to indulge your senses and cultivate your wine palate is the reason this 11 year old restaurant is Evanston's favorite. Price: $30 - $40 Cuisines: American, Contemporary, International Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 5 pm – 9 pm; Friday, Saturday: 5 pm – 10 pm 1735 Benson Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201-3704; (847) 864-8600
27. Tapas Barcelona Since 1995, Tapas Barcelona has been serving Evanston, IL the finest Spanish tapas cuisine. Having won many awards (including best "date" restaurant), Tapas Barcelona is truly one of the best Spanish restaurants in the Chicago area. Hours: Lunch: Monday through Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Everyday at 5pm
1615 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201-4504; (847) 866-9900
28. The Olive Mountain Restaurant (0.5 mi, 4 min walk) The first Middle Eastern Restaurant of its kind and caliber in the area. Our food is prepared fresh daily. Offering specialties such as tabouleh, fattoush, Jerusalem, Lebanese, Mediterranean and Chicken salads. We pride ourselves on our tremendous following amongst healthy eaters including vegetarians. Weekdays: 11am-9:30pm, Weekends 11am-10:30pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm 610 Davis St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-475-0380
29. Tommy Nevin's Pub (0.7 mi, 6 min walk) Featuring an all-day Irish breakfast, hearty meals like Shepherd's Pie and Irish stew, plus healthier options such as raspberry balsamic salmon. There are 17 beers on tap, including Guiness and Harp. If the food and drinks don't provide sufficient Irish spirit for you. Daily drink specials. Daily for lunch, dinner, and entertainment. 1450 Sherman Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-869-0450
30. Starbucks (404 ft) 1726B Sherman Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Starbucks (1 mi) 519 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202
Starbucks (0.5 mi) 528 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202
Starbucks (1.7 mi) 2348 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202