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Name: The Stained Glass
Address: 1735 Benson Avenue, Evanston, IL, United States, 60201
Telephone: (847) 864-8600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

The Stained Glass

4.3 (1463)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1735 Benson Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Located in the heart of downtown Evanston since 1999, The Stained Glass Bistro has earned a reputation as the perfect spot both for special occasions and a casual bite to eat. The culinary duo of Chef Germain Gonzalez and Chef de Cuisine Paul Caravelli specialize in contemporary American dishes with French, Latin, and Asian inspirations.
Enjoy the world-class wine program, featuring over 30 wines by the glass, 8 wine samplers, and an extensive bottle list, in a warm, welcoming environment complete with wood-beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 864-8600
Website
http://www.thestainedglass.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chris Bart

Location
1735 Benson Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Neighborhood
Evanston
Cross street
Church Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
One block north of the the Davis Street L-station (Purple line) and Metra stop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Lobster Roll$19.00
House Made Brioche Bun, Truffle Mayo, Side Salad
Grilled Calamari$16.00
Alta Cucina Tomato, Capers, Garlic Confit, Porcini, Charred Shallot Dust
Smoked Duck Carpaccio$16.00
Smoked Maple Farm Duck Breast, Rosemary Infused EVOO, Crispy Duck Chicharron, Fleur de sel, Lemon
Crab Cake$14.00
Fire Roasted Poblano, Sweet Corn, Jicama Slaw, Cilantro/Lime Aioli
Coconut Salad$13.00
Mesclun Greens, Mango, Red Radish, Toasted Coconut, Mirin Vinaigrette
Arugula Watermelon Salad$13.00
Arugula, Feta, Watermelon, Crispy Brussel Sprouts Shavings, Chili Yuzu Vinaigrette

Entreé

Scallops$35.00
Straightneck Squash Puree, Pickled Fennel, Tempura Squash Blossoms, Rosé Velouté
Porcini Ravioli$24.00
Fried Brussel Sprouts, Garlic Scapes Pesto, Cognac Poached Porcini, Balsamic
Spiced Halibut$35.00
Melrose Pepper Romesco, Roasted Tomatillo, Mango, Corn Relish, Tostones
Tuna, Tuna, Tuna$30.00
Tuna Sashimi with Pickled Vegetable Salad, Pastrami Spice-Crusted Tuna, Red Cabbage Slaw & Tuna Tartare
Bavette Steak$32.00
8 oz. Cut, Garlic Truffle New Potatoes, Sauteed Broccolini, Chimichurri
Ratatouille$23.00
Yellow & Green Squash, Eggplant, Herbes de Provence, Sauce Tomate
Duck a la Orange$32.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts, Truffle Potato Puree, Blood Orange Gastrique

What 1,463 people are saying

The Stained Glass reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
1.5Value

Noise • Moderate

1,463 Reviews

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GailW
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last day of dining at one of my very favorite restaurant s.
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shaunaM
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was really nice, relaxing, with good food and drinks. I am sad to hear they ate shutting their doors, I hope it is not permanent.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love “The Stained Glass” and will miss it very much!
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jenniferh
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was excellent and so terribly sorry to lose this restaurant!!!
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Embryo49 VIP
Chicago / Illinois615 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, this was one of the best dinners we have had. Sadly, the restaurant was nearly empty. Jeffery our server was excellent. Despite a limited menu we found items we loved. I had a sparkling Malbec to start: who ever heard of that? Terrific! My wife and I shared a unique calamari app, with a spicy tomato sauce that distinguished it from the common fried variety; a real treat. My wife had the Bavette steak, which she loved and had enough to bring home for our Bichon. My entree was “tuna, tuna, tuna,” a dish including seared tuna, tuna tartare, and tuna sashimi. Each and together, this was one of my favorite entrees of all time, anywhere! Incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. We were comped a fantastic NY cheesecake, in honor of my wife’s birthday, which I dominated. She thought this was the perfect birthday celebration. Everything was wonderful!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 4, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Steak was not seasoned and was undercooked The fish was dry probably because it was overcooked. Disappointed.
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MariaF
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on August 4, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was, by far, the worst experience my husband and I have ever had at a restaurant. I was served a bar drink with a bug in it The server gave the drink to the bartender and asked him to remake it. As he was bringing the replacement drink to our table, I noticed him putting his fingers in the drink to remove another bug. Clearly, his bar fruit had bugs in it from not being cleaned thoroughly. When I asked him if there was another bug in my drink, he acknowledged that there was, and then went back to the bar to throw away the second drink to make me another one. We ordered an appetizer which was described one way on the menu and was presented with different ingredients than the description. The calamari tasted like rubber and had no grill marks on it, as the menu described. We ordered a lobster roll only for them to tell us at that point they were out of lobster. After that, we decided to close out the check and eat the rest of our meal someplace else. This was a Monday night and only two other tables in the entire restaurant were occupied. Both the server and the bartender treated us as if we were an inconvenience to them. We will never go back here. There are so many good restaurants to choose from who are working hard to retain customers, this in not of them. So disappointing to see such terrible service and food.
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RobertL VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 31, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal. The hiring of the new chef was a tremendous addition. Food was outstanding
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ChicagoSue VIP
Chicago / Illinois106 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places for a special occasion. Food is always excellent!
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Gary
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 17, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful evening. The service was attentive and friendly, the wine was superb and the food was very good. We felt special and unhurried. I look forward to returning with friends
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1735 Benson Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

Cross street
Church Street
Neighborhood
Evanston
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Asian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
One block north of the the Davis Street L-station (Purple line) and Metra stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Bart
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thestainedglass.com/
Phone number
(847) 864-8600

The Stained Glass

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Lobster Roll$19.00

Grilled Calamari$16.00

Smoked Duck Carpaccio$16.00

Crab Cake$14.00

Coconut Salad$13.00

Arugula Watermelon Salad$13.00

Entreé

Scallops$35.00

Porcini Ravioli$24.00

Spiced Halibut$35.00

Tuna, Tuna, Tuna$30.00

Bavette Steak$32.00

Ratatouille$23.00

Duck a la Orange$32.00

What 1,463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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