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Firehouse Grill, Evanston, IL

Firehouse Grill

4.4
4.4
143 Reviews
$30 and under
American
An Evanton neighboorhood favorite!
Come in and enjoy a craft beer, great burger, and friendly atmosphere!


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:30 pm–8:45 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 733-1911
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Steve Farbstein
  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Cross street
    Madison/Kedzie
  • Parking details
    Spot Hero lot located across Madison by train tracks: Must use app to pay! Pay to park street parking.
  • Public transit
    CTA Purple Line Main Street, Metra UPN Main Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • North Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

143 Reviews
  1. LindyS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great meal. Server was outstanding. Will definitely go back.

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  2. KayB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    crowded, noisy. Service was good. Food not so good. My fish (fish ans chips) was terrible: the cod was watery and tasteless as though it was defrosted and not dried or properly dredged before frying. My husband's burger was ok.

    Firehouse GrillResponded on September 18, 2023

    HI Kay, My name is Pat Fowler, and I am the owner of Firehouse Grill. I am sorry about the experience with the food on your visit. We must have been having an off day, and I am sorry you had that happen. I would like to provide you with a complimentary gift certificate to come back and try us again. I can either mail that to you or leave for pick up at the host stand, just let me know which you prefer. Regards, Pat

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  3. RichS

    Jackson Hole

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect night to eat outside on the patio. Our table was ready and our server, Melissa, delightful and perfect taking our orders.

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  4. jbrosario

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good options, loved the vegetarian quesadillas as a dinner entree, it was more than enough food for one person.

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  5. Prof

    Chicago

    117 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A friendly neighborhood restaurant/ bar with extensive cocktail, wine and beer menu. Nice array of 6 draft beers. Also milkshakes with spirits! The menu ranges from burgers to steak to salads to pizza! Something for everyone, including chili and tacos. Large portions. Good staff. Tuesday trivia for fun.

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  6. jmdining

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great pizza. Attentive service. Great variety on the menu. Great beer selection. Nice neighborhood place. Definitely will keep returning

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Terrible chopped salad. Soggy frites. Steak overcooked.

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  8. Anonymous

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was fantastic, and I liked the food options on the menu.

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  9. David

    Chicago

    160 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We ate outside. Being next to the tracks, there was occasional noise but nothing that impacted our enjoyment. Good menu choices, and the service was attentive.

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  10. NikkiB

    Las Vegas

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service! Food was delicious and our glasses were kept full.

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  11. Kbug

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great - we went for Sunday brunch, loved the California Benedict. Service was excellent and the patio is lovely, albeit a bit loud with all the street noise. Prices were quite reasonable - we'll definitely go again.

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  12. NikkiB

    Las Vegas

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    Our server was super sweet. Our drinks, appetizers and dinner were not made as requested. There’s clearly a disconnect between the communication between ordering and the kitchen. We usually have an amazing experience but tonight was disappointing.

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  13. JoanneA

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service!! Eat outside the train and traffic was a bit loud..

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  14. SueA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice patio and happy to bring my pup. The waiter, who was attentive, offered to bring water for the pooch but never did. Not a big deal. Nice options - including vegetarian - on the menu. While the waiter was placing plates, one of my fellow diners accidentally knocked her drink over and it spilled. The wait staff were helpful and polite with cleanup. I will be frequenting this patio over the summer and it would have made a good experience great if they offered to replace the drink. Even if it ended up being a half glass. Will be back!

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  15. Chicgal

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Sat outside, which was nice. Our waitress was so nice! Service was slow overall. It took so long to get our food. My wrap was good but they sprinkled cheese on it and the cheese tasted generic and like it was an afterthought. Overall it was good/ok for a neighborhood pub.

    Firehouse GrillResponded on July 22, 2023

    Hi Chicgal, this is Pat, owner of Firehouse Grill. I would like to apologize for the experience you had with us. It helped me identify the issue that occurred operationally so we can help eliminate that scenario happening to us again. I would like to provide you with a complimentary gift card to use on a future visit with us. I can either mail that to you or leave it for pick up at the restaurant, just let me know which you prefer. Regards, Pat

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  16. Oskar

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We ate in their outdoor patio which is nice but is situated on a busy corner with moderate traffic noise and close to a fire house where emergency vehicles departed several times during our 90 minute dinner. It began to rain steadily and the servers were helpful in offering to move diners inside the restaurant or give them "to go" packages for remaining food.

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  17. BobbyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Pat (owner) could not have been nicer; and our server Drew was really great. Just a tad loud but we got over it.

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  18. PJLangevin

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Firehouse Grill has become a favorite. The wait staff is always so friendly, patient, and energetic. They work well as a team.

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  19. BobbySova

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very nice patio, but be ready for noise from the El and Emergency vehicles (actual firehouse is down the street). To us, that's just part of the urban ambiance!

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  20. MarnaS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love coming to Firehouse Grill, staff exceptionally nice, friendly and professional.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very good, food amazing and good ambience. Staff was quick to seat us and had a booth waiting!

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  22. PaulJ

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Very slow service. Apparently, there was a large graduation party going on upstairs in the function room, which seemed to take priority. Our food took over 30 mins to arrive and did not come out all together. Some of it was cold. We had four young children in our party who were very hungry and frustrated. Wait staff were apologetic, but not a fun experience. Would not want to dine here again while a private function was taking place.

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  23. MarnaS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff and wonderful restaurant. Totally fun!

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  24. KaySlam

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, service was great - would recommend and plan to return myself!

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  25. robertk

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience3
    Mother's Day buffet was lame. All of the food was cold and tasteless.

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  26. ruby

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Solid beer list, friendly staff, and some non-typical appetizers that were solid (charred cauliflower). The next table over seemed to enjoy their pan pizza. The big miss was the "Big As Your Head Grilled Cheese," which woefully underdelivered. It was thin, cold and not grilled through, light on the cheeses, and other ingredients, and was a huge disappointment. Suggest they take this off the menu, or re-train their cooks on how to do a proper grilled cheese. The waitress also didn't do a check-in and ask how things were...would have flagged the grilled cheese, but we were in a rush, so didn't bother since they didn't seem to care.

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  27. Chigirl26

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dakota was great! Great food, great service, an enjoyable time

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  28. Jemm

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    always a reliable good time a ye olde firehouse grill

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  29. ChicagoFoodie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The burgers taste exactly what you want your burger to taste like! Flame-broiled. The best burger in Chicagoland in my opinion.

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  30. MarilynS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The firehouse patio was an outlet through the pandemic. We ate there in 30 degree weather and on March 10 we were able to enjoy our time as temp was over 50. Good casual food, nice servers, happy time.

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  31. Jilly

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place! Just 2 things - very hard rock playing at noon very loud...perhaps forgot to turn down / switch to more general customer friendly music? Floor not swept...perhaps forgot?

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy the Firehouse. This time, my guest, a COVID survivor who is encountering lack of taste issues needed her food specifically chosen and prepared to accommodate her needs. Staff was 100 % on it listening and trying to work to give her exactly what she wanted and it worked out well and she could taste the things she ordered. We were seated in the back or north end of house main dining room with ample room around us and we felt very comfortable and safe. We lingered over great conversation and the staff never tried to turn the table and asked us frequently if we needed anything. We'll be back.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! Friendly staff

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  34. Kim22

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2021

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    I had a great burger at Firehouse and the rest of the food was delicious. The problem was the seating. I realize during covid times that restaurants are all trying to do their best so I write this review more as info for them then a criticism. We were a 4 top and they sat us at a table that could not comfortably hold 4 people. They could not seat us in a comfortable way on the table to remain 6 feet from the next table. We asked if we could move to a booth and they said they needed to keep that open. By the time we finished our dinner no one had sat at the table next to us or the booths. If people had come and they asked us to rearrange at the table for 6 feet of distance I would have happily done so but I felt like they prioritized the comfort of the imaginary people didn't come in over us after we made the decision to support their restaurant. I will absolutely go back to Firehouse but probably not until we are back to normal dining.

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  35. CarolM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a treat to finally eat inside on a cold winter day! Great service, clean and yummy food!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I’ve eaten here often. We went for the first inside dining this year. We had an unclean table with food crumbs and obviously no sanitizing. We had to ask for it to be cleaned. I also had an unclean glass with lipstick marks on it. The food and drinks were good, as usual, but the place didn’t seem very clean.

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  37. NorbertV

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good social distancing. Good food. Attentive service. Reasonable prices.

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  38. yvettek

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places to eat as a family. Great food and great service.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Sat outside and it was awesome, especially with the heaters!

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  40. Michelle

    Mexico City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food is delicious and the service is great. The only thing is that it was cold, even with patio heaters (we were around 30F). So perhaps it is not the best idea to dine in their patio if you get cold easily (you can still order their delicious food to go, though). That being said, I enjoyed the dinner very much.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Firehouse Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Firehouse Grill

750 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202-2311

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Madison/Kedzie
  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:30 pm–8:45 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Spot Hero lot located across Madison by train tracks: Must use app to pay! Pay to park street parking.
  • Public transit
    CTA Purple Line Main Street, Metra UPN Main Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steve Farbstein
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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