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Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(8,321)Lincoln Park - 2
Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
Price: Expensive•Pizzeria•4.8(2,331)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 3
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,904)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Girl & the Goat
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(15,429)West Loop - 5
Bar Mar
Price: Moderate•Home cooking•4.7(1,319)River North (Chicago)
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Pizzeria Portofino
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(2,194)River North (Chicago) - 2
Big Star Wicker Park
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.4(64)Bucktown / Wicker Park - 3
STK – Chicago
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(6,753)River North (Chicago) - 4
Cindy's Rooftop
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.4(179)Downtown / Loop - 5
The Alston
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(150)River North (Chicago)
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Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,409)River North (Chicago) - 2
Maple & Ash - Chicago
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(4,399)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 3
Le Colonial - Chicago
Price: Very Expensive•Vietnamese•4.8(8,180)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.8(5,944)River North (Chicago) - 5
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(5,516)West Loop
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Kansaku
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.9(512)Whether you seek familiar sushi preparations, traditional Japanese cooking or unique and innovative contemporary cuisine that blends Asian and Western cooking styles, Kansaku's seasonal cuisine, comfortable décor and knowledgeable service will provide you and your guests a dining experience that is both entirely satisfying and highly memorable. Kansaku opened its first location in the heart of downtown in Evanston on November 13, 2006. Kansaku delivers the concept of contemporary Japanese fine dining at its best leaving you with an experience that will have you coming back for more.Zentli
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.8(95)Hear the joyful music of Mexico with a mix of Latin American and world rhythms, enjoy the colorful art, and taste delicious tacos in a warm community space.
Zentli (indigenous Nahuatl Language for "corn" or "maize"), is a casual restaurant that serves the best locally sourced Mexican street food in Evanston, Illinois. With fresh, natural ingredients and vegan & vegetarian options in eclectic, artistic digs, we’re your new local favorite.
We built Zentli to honor the ingenuity and hard work of Mexican people by bringing you the genuine flavors of street vendors through tasty food and mouth-watering drinks.
The Alcove- Evanston
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.6(588)chef elio romero curates an inventive american-inspired experience at alcove evanston, tucked under the metra’s davis street stop. taking cues from seasonal produce availability, alcove’s menu is always evolving to guarantee freshness—check back often to stay updated on the restaurant’s culinary offerings.
the alcove is eager to host your group's event! please contact alcove management (alcoveevanston@gmail.com) for business inquiries.
please view our menu on our website for the most updated items. menus across other platforms are not always 100% up-to-date, as our dishes change with the seasonality of their ingredients. please also note that the alcove has implemented a 3% credit card service charge due to an increase in point-of-sale operating costs. we sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. thank you!Estacion
Price: Moderate•Caribbean•4.8(159)Discover a culinary voyage to the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean at Estacion, where every bite brings the soulful essence of Puerto Rico to your plate. Led by acclaimed head chef Mark Mendez, our passionate team takes pride in presenting authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in its purest form, offering a dining experience that pays homage to the rich culinary heritage.
The Barn Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(1,695)If you do not see the time you are looking for on Opentable, please give us a call at 847-868-8041 so that we can personally make your reservation.
The Barn Steakhouse is a “meat-centric hideaway” housed in a 19th century brick barn hidden away down an alley in the middle of Evanston. A homage to owner Amy Morton’s legendary father, restaurateur Arnie Morton (Morton’s Steakhouse), the menu boasts the finest quality ingredients available including table-side salad service and prime heritage Angus steaks. As The Barn's menu is ever-evolving, the exact menu may be different when you dine.
Featured in the Chicago Tribune and Evanston Now, The Barn is situated in a 19th century building, which was once a horse stable. Its entrance is accessible through the back alleyway for a unique experience. The intimate spot is accessible only through the alley and features soaring ceilings. This eatery also provides seating for up to 80 guests as well as outdoor seating in the winter garden.Lou Malnati's - Evanston
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.9(27)Coming Soon!
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- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoConsistently the best restaurant in Evanston, and one of the best in Chicagoland. Every dish is absolutely delicious. Service is always attentive and gracious from hard-working staff with smiling faces. Whisky Chicken is our new favorite dish and the Spanish version of Tiramisu, our new favorite dessert.More infoTapas BarcelonaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Evanston•4.6
- RRenateVIPChicago / Illinois •10 reviews4.0Dined on Jul 19, 2025When we walked into the dining room we stood around before anyone appeared to seat us. Once seated, no one came near us until we began to question if we had a server. Once a server did appear, she was very attentive and the service was fine. The dining room was quite empty, so perhaps not fully staffed?More infoThe Graduate Homestead RoomPrice: Expensive• American• Evanston•4.5
- RRichardVIPChicago / Illinois •20 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 16, 2025The food and service were both very good but the food was. bit rich for my taste. The surroundings were quite comfortable.More infoThe Alcove- EvanstonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Evanston•4.6
- DDylanKansas City / Kansas •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 13, 2025We had a party of 10 and the service was impeccable! Very attentive and allowed for a free flowing meal.More infoHokkaido Ramen and SushiPrice: Moderate• Asian• Evanston•4.6
- WWhitney2 reviews4.0Dined on Jul 7, 2025Went with a friend and was fairly unimpressed. Drinks were pretty rough and watered down… service was rushing us out of the empty restaurant… food was fine but heavily under seasoned… patio seating is lovely on a nice day. Best part was location.More infoEvanston Corner BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Evanston•3.8
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In suburban Evanston, you'll find one of Chicagoland's most noteworthy dishes: stuffed pizza. A deep-dish pan is filled with layers upon layers of toppings, sauce and cheese and is covered with an extra stretch of dough before baking. The price on stuffed pizza can be cause for a bit of sticker shock when compared to everyday pizza pies, but as a college town, Evanston has plenty of options more suitable for those on a budget. Two other Windy City favorites, Italian beef sandwiches and all-beef hot dogs on poppy seed buns, are noteworthy examples. Those looking for a more refined dining experience will find that the menus of table-service restaurants feature Midwestern comfort dishes built around meat, cheese and an assortment of farm-fresh vegetables.
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