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The Barn Steakhouse, Evanston, IL

The Barn Steakhouse

4.7 (1687)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Rear 1016 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
If you do not see the time you are looking for on Opentable, please give us a call at 847-868-8041 so that we can personally make your reservation.

The Barn Steakhouse is a “meat-centric hideaway” housed in a 19th century brick barn hidden away down an alley in the middle of Evanston. A homage to owner Amy Morton’s legendary father, restaurateur Arnie Morton (Morton’s Steakhouse), the menu boasts the finest quality ingredients available including table-side salad service and prime heritage Angus steaks. As The Barn's menu is ever-evolving, the exact menu may be different when you dine.

Featured in the Chicago Tribune and Evanston Now, The Barn is situated in a 19th century building, which was once a horse stable. Its entrance is accessible through the back alleyway for a unique experience. The intimate spot is accessible only through the alley and features soaring ceilings. This eatery also provides seating for up to 80 guests as well as outdoor seating in the winter garden.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Debbie Gold
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Cross street
    Church & Oak - Rear Alley Entrance
  • Parking details
    Two public lots are located within one block of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Davis Purple LineDavis Street Station Metra
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Add a Colorful Bouquet

    $40.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Add a bouquet of colorful flowers to the table, a beautiful touch of grace, with a vase, to take home, from Seville Flowers in Evanston! Please be aware we will need 48 hours advance notice for the reservation or we may not be able to arrange flowers with our florist.
  • Add A Single Stem Flower & Vase

    $20.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Add a single stem flower to the table, a beautiful touch of grace, with a vase, to take home, from Seville Flowers in Evanston! Please be aware we will need 48 hours advance notice for the reservation or we may not be able to arrange flowers with our florist.

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What 1,687 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • North Suburbs

    Romantic

  • North Suburbs

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Barn Steakhouse is celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "perfect steaks," offering a "wonderful atmosphere" in a historic setting. Guests commend the "attentive service" and "excellent" menu featuring dishes like halibut and crab cakes. Ideal for special occasions, it promises a memorable dining experience in Evanston.
1,687 Reviews
  1. John

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Neat setting in a 125+ year old horse barn. Great steak and our server was friendly and efficient. The house salad was as good as advertised, Purple line cocktail was tasty, and Arnie's chocolate cake was excellent. Minor: The table busser kept trying to clear our table a bit prematurely. - which I'd write off to inexperience...and the cappuccino came in a cup filled to the brim WO a saucer, so that was a bit messy. Our server apologized for that. All in all, a good dinner and we'd return.

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  2. Jane VIP

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect food, beverages and service in a really wonderful environment.
    The Barn SteakhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Jane Thank you for the great review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Darlene

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I would give more than a 3 but less than a 4 for the food. Maybe I had too high of expectations for the prices charged. The aged ribeye had a “dense” texture - it was tasty the way it was cooked & seasoned, but the texture was not what I anticipated. In the end, we all agreed it was solid food, just not exceptional. Our waiter was fantastic. Very helpful, friendly, attentive, and funny. We sat upstairs & the acoustics are not great and it was very loud with all the other diners and background music that I could never make out what was playing, but it was a layer of melodic noise. I’d definitely go back if someone else was picking up the tab.
    The Barn SteakhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Darlene Thank you for taking the time to review your visit. We appreciate your feedback and love that your waiter was so helpful!

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  4. Katie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A cozy and unique ambience, extremely flavorful steaks, and incredible service. Great value for the high quality of food.
    The Barn SteakhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Katie Thank you for the great review. We are so happy you had a great visit & hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Sue VIP

    California Central Coast3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance. Excellent service. Wide menu choices. Valet parking on Fri. /Sat. A bonus!!! We look forward to The Barn coming to Highland Park!!
    The Barn SteakhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Sue Thank you for taking the time to review your visit. We appreciate your feedback.

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  6. Alaska

    Nebraska1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    While the ambiance was great, both the service and food could use some improvement. The food was heavily salted, and was served lukewarm... The service was attentive but felt less personable than previous times.
    The Barn SteakhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Alaska Thank you for taking the time to review your visit. We appreciate your feedback.

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  7. Ellen VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service; food and experience. Had a terrific dinner!
    The Barn SteakhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Ellen Thank you for taking the time to review your visit. So glad you had a great time & we hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Tim VIP

    Chicago / Illinois26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a superb dining expereicne as always! The Barn is by far the best restaurant in Evanston - if not, the entire North Shore of Chicago. This is a must for anyone who cares about fine dining.
    The Barn SteakhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Tim Thank you so much for the great review! Always nice to hear when someone has wonderful experience!

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  9. Walter VIP

    Chicago / Illinois58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great-dry aged steak delicious. Service was fine. We were seated upstairs which is not as dramatic as the main floor but nice for conversation and being seated at the rail was nice.
    The Barn SteakhouseResponded on June 25, 2025
    Walter Thank you for taking the time to review your visit. We appreciate your feedback & hope to see you again soon!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was poorly executed…crab cake cold, dinner rolls rock hard and cold, burger ordered medium was well done then recooked to mw, steak ordered mr was medium then recooked raw, oysters not separated from the shells, caviar sandwich bread stale, potato side under seasoned, liver dish was prepared well and flavorful but bacon lardons were burnt, carrot cake dessert topping stale. No quality control in the kitchen. Very disappointing

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FAQs

The Barn Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 868-8041.

The Barn Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1687 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Evanston

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Barn Steakhouse

Rear 1016 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Church & Oak - Rear Alley Entrance
  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Two public lots are located within one block of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Davis Purple LineDavis Street Station Metra
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Debbie Gold
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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