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.