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Next of Kin Restaurant, Evanston, IL

Next of Kin Restaurant

4.5 (620)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
625 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Gather & Enjoy at Next of Kin Restaurant

Combining local ingredients & hearth cooking to elevate & reinvent the nostalgic dishes we love, served with a hearty dose of warm, neighborhood hospitality.

Next of Kin Restaurant was designed to delight our Evanston community & meet your dining desires. Enjoy our Chef-designed dishes for dinner & drinks (lunch & weekend brunch reopening soon!) fit for a regular weeknight treat or any special occasion.

We're thrilled that you chose Next of Kin for your upcoming dining experience, & we look forward to serving you soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Dessert, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 563-8242
  • Website
    https://www.nextofkin.restaurant/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Next of Kin Catering provides everything from delivered catering to full-service, in-home events. Whether hosting an elaborate birthday party or bringing lunch to a small business luncheon, we’ll do the work for you! Our menu covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert & features seasonal specials. Party packages & online ordering available.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining options are ready to be customized for YOU. Whether hosting a rehearsal dinner, baby shower, birthday party, or office luncheon, invite your guests to gather & enjoy with Next of Kin!
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    625 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201
  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Cross street
    Orrington
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on Davis and Orrington, and there are several public garages available nearby!
  • Public transit
    Purple Line - Davis Stop Metra - Evanston Davis St. Stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Next of Kin Restaurant's menu was last updated on 2/4/2022.

Cocktail Party

$32 per guest. 20 guest minimum

    Garden

    select three

    • Local Honey Butter Fries

      Hidden Acres honey butter glaze, crispy waffle fries

      • Brie & Berry Tartlet

        seasonal berries, Hidden Acres honey drizzle

        • Cottage Dip & Kettle Chips

          house-made chips

          • Crispy Brussels & Cotija

            lemon & fresh cracked pepper aioli

            • Honey Roasted Veg

              chef selected seasonal vegetables roasted in Hidden Acres honey glaze

              • Caprese Bites

                Mighty Vine tomatoes, mozzarella, basil

                Farm

                select one

                • Moroccan Lamb Sliders

                  golden beet yogurt, kalamata olives, watercress

                  • Beef Crostini

                    Halpern's Beef, local toast

                    • Fried Chicken & Biscuits

                      Gerber's Amish Farm chicken, house-made cheddar chive biscuits, cayenne Hidden Acres honey

                      Sea

                      select one

                      • Chicken Fried Scallops

                        house-made fennel slaw

                        • Tuna Tataki

                          ahi tuna, edamame, sesame lime marinade

                          • Maine Lobster Cream Puff

                            Live Maine lobster, fresh-baked puff; add $2 per puff.

                            Bakery

                              Mini Desserts

                              select one

                              • Flourless Triple Chocolate Browniesr

                                rich cocoa, powdered sugar

                                • Cream Puffs

                                  vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze

                                  • Assorted Mini Cookies

                                    fresh baked

                                    Signature Eclairs

                                    add $5 per eclair

                                    • The Classic

                                      vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze, cacao nibs

                                      • Birthday Cake

                                        confetti filling, rainbow sprinkles

                                        • Lemon Meringue

                                          lemon cream, toasted meringue

                                          • Chocolate Box

                                            milk chocolate cream, chocolate glaze, cocoa crispies

                                            Dinner

                                            $55 per guest

                                              For the Table

                                              select two - served family style

                                              • Local Honey Butter Fries

                                                Hidden Acres honey butter glaze, crispy waffle fries

                                                • Squash & Ricotta Tartine

                                                  hearth roasted Lake Breeze squash, chestnuts, pomegranate, toasted sourdough

                                                  • Crispy Brussels & Cotija

                                                    lemon & fresh cracked pepper aioli

                                                    • House-Made Kettle Chips

                                                      served with cottage dip

                                                      Greens

                                                      select one per guest

                                                      • Kale Caesar

                                                        Mighty Vine tomatoes, parmesan, paprika breadcrumbs, dairy-free caesar dressing

                                                        • Local Gem Greens

                                                          boston bib, pickled red onion, cotija, watermelon radish, lemon vinaigrette

                                                          Main Event

                                                          select three for guests to choose from

                                                          • Fried Chicken & Biscuits

                                                            Gerber's Amish Farm chicken, house-baked cheddar chive biscuit, cayenne Hidden Acres honey

                                                            • Miso Mirin Fresh Atlantic Salmon

                                                              lemongrass, gingered rice, crispy kale, pickled kumquat

                                                              • Hanger Steak & Onion Rings

                                                                Halpern's beef, citrus gremolata, crispy tropea onion rings

                                                                • Vegetarian Pasta

                                                                  ask about our seasonal special

                                                                  • Moroccan Lamb Burger

                                                                    dill yogurt, kalamata olives, watercress, mint, brioche bun, served with fries

                                                                    Sweets

                                                                      Dessert

                                                                      select one per guest

                                                                      • Flourless Triple Chocolate Brownie

                                                                        rich cocoa, powdered sugar

                                                                        • Angelo Gelato

                                                                          vanilla & salted caramel

                                                                          • Ask About Our Seasonal Dessert

                                                                            Signature Eclairs

                                                                            add $5 per eclair

                                                                            • The Classic

                                                                              vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze, cacao nibs

                                                                              • Birthday Cake

                                                                                confetti filling, rainbow sprinkles

                                                                                • Lemon Meringue

                                                                                  lemon cream, toasted meringue

                                                                                  • Chocolate Box

                                                                                    milk chocolate cream, chocolate glaze, cocoa crispies

                                                                                    Buffet Dinner

                                                                                    $50 per guest

                                                                                      Greens

                                                                                      select one

                                                                                      • Nordic Kale & Beet

                                                                                        green and purple kale, roasted golden beets, crispy chickpeas, red lentil, watermelon radish, feta, golden beet vinaigrette

                                                                                        • Tahini Miso

                                                                                          harvest greens, rainbow carrot ribbons, candied pecans, tahini-miso dressing

                                                                                          • Kale Caesar

                                                                                            Mighty Vine tomatoes, parmesan, paprika breadcrumbs, dairy-free caesar dressing

                                                                                            Warm Sides

                                                                                            select two

                                                                                            • Honey Roasted Veg

                                                                                              chef selected seasonal vegetables roasted in Hidden Acres honey glaze

                                                                                              • Crispy Brussels & Cotija

                                                                                                lemon & fresh cracked pepper aioli

                                                                                                • Hearth Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower

                                                                                                  puffed wild rice, pickled kumquat

                                                                                                  • Heavenly Potato Mash

                                                                                                    made with Pine Grove Creamery butter

                                                                                                    Main Event

                                                                                                    select two

                                                                                                    • Fried Chicken & Biscuits

                                                                                                      Gerber's Amish Farm chicken, house-made cheddar chive biscuits, cayenne Hidden Acres honey

                                                                                                      • Miso Mirin Fresh Atlantic Salmon

                                                                                                        lemongrass, gingered rice, crispy kale, pickled kumquat

                                                                                                        • Vegetarian Pasta

                                                                                                          ask about our seasonal special

                                                                                                          • Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese

                                                                                                            live maine lobster

                                                                                                            Sweets

                                                                                                              Mini Desserts

                                                                                                              select two

                                                                                                              • Flourless Triple Chocolate Brownies

                                                                                                                rich cocoa, powdered sugar

                                                                                                                • Cream Puffs

                                                                                                                  vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze

                                                                                                                  • Assorted Mini Cookies

                                                                                                                    fresh baked

                                                                                                                    Signature Eclairs

                                                                                                                    add $5 per eclair

                                                                                                                    • The Classic

                                                                                                                      vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze, cacao nibs

                                                                                                                      • Birthday Cake

                                                                                                                        confetti filling, rainbow sprinkles

                                                                                                                        • Lemon Meringue

                                                                                                                          lemon cream, toasted meringue

                                                                                                                          • Chocolate Box

                                                                                                                            milk chocolate cream, chocolate glaze, cocoa crispies

                                                                                                                            Lunch

                                                                                                                            $32 per guest

                                                                                                                              For the Table

                                                                                                                              select two - served family style

                                                                                                                              • Monkey Bread

                                                                                                                                pull-apart bread, pour-over toffee sauce

                                                                                                                                • Local Honey Butter Fries

                                                                                                                                  Hidden Acres honey butter glaze, crispy waffle fries

                                                                                                                                  • Squash & Ricotta Tartine

                                                                                                                                    hearth roasted Lake Breeze squash, chestnuts, pomegranate, toasted sourdough

                                                                                                                                    • Crispy Brussels & Cotija

                                                                                                                                      lemon & fresh cracked pepper aioli

                                                                                                                                      • Roasted Winter Salad

                                                                                                                                        green and purple kale, crispy chickpeas, red lentil, roasted Lake Breeze squash, watermelon radish, feta, butternut vinaigrette

                                                                                                                                        • Kale Caesar

                                                                                                                                          Mighty Vine tomatoes, parmesan, paprika breadcrumbs, dairy-free caesar dressing

                                                                                                                                          Main Event

                                                                                                                                          select three for guests to choose from

                                                                                                                                          • Honey Roasted Vegetable Hash

                                                                                                                                            sunny-side-up cage-free eggs over honey roasted seasonal vegetables, crispy kale

                                                                                                                                            • Spicy Ji Dan Bing

                                                                                                                                              cage-free eggs, crispy wontons, romaine, scallions, house-made curry baked into a street-style crepe, served with fresh greens

                                                                                                                                              • Avocado Toast

                                                                                                                                                multi-grain toast, maldon salt, chili flake, cage-free poached egg

                                                                                                                                                • Chicken B.L.T.A.

                                                                                                                                                  grilled Gerber's Amish Farm chicken, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, Mighty-Vine tomato, avocado, brioche bun, served with fries

                                                                                                                                                  • Kin Burger

                                                                                                                                                    Halpern's beef, duck fat roasted onions, shallot mayo, american cheese, brioche bun, served with fries

                                                                                                                                                    • Moroccan Lamb Burger

                                                                                                                                                      dill yogurt, kalamata olives, watercress, mint, brioche bun, served with fries

                                                                                                                                                      Sweets

                                                                                                                                                        Mini Desserts

                                                                                                                                                        select two - served family style

                                                                                                                                                        • Flourless Triple Chocolate Brownies

                                                                                                                                                          rich cocoa, powdered sugar

                                                                                                                                                          • Cream Puffs

                                                                                                                                                            vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze

                                                                                                                                                            • Assorted Mini Cookies

                                                                                                                                                              fresh baked

                                                                                                                                                              Signature Eclairs

                                                                                                                                                              add $5 per eclair

                                                                                                                                                              • The Classic

                                                                                                                                                                vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze, cacao nibs

                                                                                                                                                                • Birthday Cake

                                                                                                                                                                  confetti filling, rainbow sprinkles

                                                                                                                                                                  • Lemon Meringue

                                                                                                                                                                    lemon cream, toasted meringue

                                                                                                                                                                    • Chocolate Box

                                                                                                                                                                      milk chocolate cream, chocolate glaze, cocoa crispies

                                                                                                                                                                      Brunch

                                                                                                                                                                      $32 per guest

                                                                                                                                                                        For the Table

                                                                                                                                                                        select two - served family style

                                                                                                                                                                        • Monkey Bread

                                                                                                                                                                          pull-apart bread, pour-over toffee sauce

                                                                                                                                                                          • Local Honey Butter Fries

                                                                                                                                                                            Hidden Acres honey butter glaze, crispy waffle fries

                                                                                                                                                                            • Squash & Ricotta Tartine

                                                                                                                                                                              hearth roasted Lake Breeze squash, chestnuts, pomegranate, toasted sourdough

                                                                                                                                                                              • Crispy Brussels & Cotija

                                                                                                                                                                                lemon & fresh cracked pepper aioli

                                                                                                                                                                                • Roasted Winter Salad

                                                                                                                                                                                  green and purple kale, crispy chickpeas, red lentil, roasted Lake Breeze squash, watermelon radish, feta, butternut vinaigrette

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kale Caesar

                                                                                                                                                                                    Mighty Vine tomatoes, parmesan, paprika breadcrumbs, dairy-free caesar dressing

                                                                                                                                                                                    Main Event

                                                                                                                                                                                    select three for guests to choose from

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Honey Roasted Vegetable Hash

                                                                                                                                                                                      sunny-side-up cage-free eggs over honey roasted seasonal vegetables, crispy kale

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Blueberry Liège Waffles

                                                                                                                                                                                        fresh berries, blueberry compote, chantilly cream, local pure maple syrup

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Kale Florentine

                                                                                                                                                                                          poached cage-free eggs, crispy kale, toasted English muffin, house-made hollandaise, served with crispy yukons

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Omelette

                                                                                                                                                                                            cage-free eggs, spinach, mushroom, goat cheese, served with crispy yukons

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Kin Burger

                                                                                                                                                                                              Halpern's beef, duck fat roasted onions, shallot mayo, american cheese, brioche bun, served with fries

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Moroccan Lamb Burger

                                                                                                                                                                                                dill yogurt, kalamata olives, watercress, mint, brioche bun, served with fries

                                                                                                                                                                                                Sweets

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mini Desserts

                                                                                                                                                                                                  select two - served family style

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Flourless Triple Chocolate Browniesr

                                                                                                                                                                                                    rich cocoa, powdered sugar

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cream Puffs

                                                                                                                                                                                                      vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Assorted Mini Cookies

                                                                                                                                                                                                        fresh baked

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Signature Eclairs

                                                                                                                                                                                                        add $5 per eclair

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The Classic

                                                                                                                                                                                                          vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze, cacao nibs

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Birthday Cake

                                                                                                                                                                                                            confetti filling, rainbow sprinkles

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lemon Meringue

                                                                                                                                                                                                              lemon cream, toasted meringue

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chocolate Box

                                                                                                                                                                                                                milk chocolate cream, chocolate glaze, cocoa crispies

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Buffet Brunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                                $40 per guest

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Greens

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  select one

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Nordic Kale & Beet

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    green and purple kale, roasted golden beets, crispy chickpeas, red lentil, watermelon radish, feta, golden beet vinaigrette

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tahini Miso

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      harvest greens, rainbow carrot ribbons, candied pecans, tahini-miso dressing

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kale Caesar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mighty Vine tomatoes, parmesan, paprika breadcrumbs, dairy-free caesar dressing

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Warm Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        select two

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Morning Potatoes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          perfectly crisp yukons

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Crispy Brussels & Cotija

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            lemon & fresh cracked pepper aioli

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Honey Roasted Veg

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              chef selected seasonal vegetables roasted in Hidden Acres honey glaze

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bacon & Sausage

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                applewood smoked bacon, pork & sage sausage

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Main Event

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                select two

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Next of Kinship Scramble

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  cage-free eggs, spinach, mushroom, goat cheese

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    blueberry compote, poppy seeds, local pure maple syrup

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Challah French Toast

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      hearth baked, bread-pudding style french toast

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fried Chicken & Biscuits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Gerber's Amish Farm chicken, house-made cheddar chive biscuits, cayenne Hidden Acres honey

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sweets

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mini Desserts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          select two

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Flourless Triple Chocolate Brownies

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            rich cocoa, powdered sugar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Cream Puffs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Assorted Mini Cookies

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                fresh baked

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Signature Eclairs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                add $5 per eclair

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The Classic

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  vanilla bean cream, chocolate glaze, cacao nibs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Birthday Cake

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    confetti filling, rainbow sprinkles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lemon Meringue

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      lemon cream, toasted meringue

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chocolate Box

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        milk chocolate cream, chocolate glaze, cocoa crispies

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Beverage Packages

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Little Sips

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          coke products, coffee, iced tea, lemonade & juices

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2 Hours$8.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 3 Hours$10.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 4 Hours$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Brunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        includes little sips

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Mimosas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          bubbles with three juice & lemonade options

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2 Hours$25.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 3 Hours$35.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 4 Hours$45.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Bloody Mary's

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          option o f vodka, gin, or bourbon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2 Hours$25.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 3 Hours$35.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 4 Hours$45.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Beer & Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        includes little sips

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Beer & Wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          selection of two whites, two reds, & four bottled beers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2 Hours$25.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 3 Hours$35.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 4 Hours$45.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Premium Bar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        includes little sips

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Premium Bar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          selection of premium cocktails, red & white wines, bottled beer & non-alcoholic beverages

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2 Hours$35.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 3 Hours$42.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 4 Hours$50.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        What 620 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Next of Kin Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4.5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4.5 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 4.5Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 4.2Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        620 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Faithdad

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on August 8, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Very friendly service. The Charcuterie plate was generous and excellent, as well as the brussel sprouts and the steak.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chicago / Illinois15 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on August 7, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Beautiful spacious restaurant with a nice decor. We were greeted with a nice hostess. The cocktails were really good. The food was very good. Our server Dario was amazing. He had a quick wit and was very attentive to our needs. Overall great experience.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. RobC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chicago / Illinois1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on August 7, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Excellent restaurant great atmosphere and wonderful service

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. DanaP VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chicago / Illinois96 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on August 6, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Love the addition of sushi as appetizer. So good! Our server was attentive and make great recommendations on wine and entrees.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5. Mpomalley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on August 6, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Our server was incredible and very kind and attentive!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        6. SusanH

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on August 5, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          My curry bowl was fantastic and my friend thought the white fish was delicious. The service was excellent.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        7. Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chicago / Illinois1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on August 5, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nice outdoor seating, good cocktails. Service was quick and friendly.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        8. Rosie VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on August 4, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Good was just average, could have been more flavorful. Menu limited, surrounded by Asian restaurants, not much of a special yo offer sushi when there are plenty of those options elsewhere nearby.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        9. pomko VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chicago / Illinois71 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on August 4, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I love your salad, main dish and even dessert! Thank you!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        10. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on August 2, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The food and drinks were amazing! The waitstaff was very friendly.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Next of Kin Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 563-8242.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Next of Kin Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 620 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Chicago / Illinois
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. North Suburbs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5. Evanston

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Google Map for Next of Kin Restaurant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        625 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Orrington
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Evanston
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wed, Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $30 and under
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Contemporary American, Dessert, Global, International
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Street parking is available on Davis and Orrington, and there are several public garages available nearby!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Public transit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Purple Line - Davis Stop Metra - Evanston Davis St. Stop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Order direct
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          https://www.nextofkin.restaurant/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (847) 563-8242
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Catering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Next of Kin Catering provides everything from delivered catering to full-service, in-home events. Whether hosting an elaborate birthday party or bringing lunch to a small business luncheon, we’ll do the work for you! Our menu covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert & features seasonal specials. Party packages & online ordering available.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Our private dining options are ready to be customized for YOU. Whether hosting a rehearsal dinner, baby shower, birthday party, or office luncheon, invite your guests to gather & enjoy with Next of Kin!
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