The best Restaurants in Evanston ranking of February 2025

397 restaurant menus in Evanston, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The Barn Steakhouse
The Barn Steakhouse
84/100 (587 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Steakhouse
American
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Salad
Crab
Salmon
Fish
American
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Fine Dining
"New Year's Eve dinner was fantastic...our waiter Yousef was incredibly helpful and guided us through a top-notch experience. Great to have a waiter..."
Raul Reyes
"Food was great, amazing steaks. But what really made the night was the fantastic service from beginning to end. Our server, Luke, was a warm,..."
Lauren Beth
"Had my birthday dinner at The Barn and my boyfriend could not have picked a better place! The food was amazing, the wine picked out by Som Jeff..."
Julie Soulliere
"We celebrated a family birthday here and everything was delicious. I loved my tenderloin steak. Done just right. The service was excellent and they..."
Paulette Leffler
"Excellent service and the food was great. Had lamb chops that were fantastic. The New York strip steak was very good but personally I think..."
Kathy Charlton Firth
"A wonderful Easter Brunch. First time there. Ambiance, food and service was outstanding. Born and raised on a farm in northern Wisconsin made coming..."
Andrew Mark Schuster
"Food was Phenomenal and staff was friendly and attentive. The place is gorgeous and had a blast on the carriage..."
Antonnette Andruzzi
"The Barn was perfectly appointed ,warm and rustic yet chic. My meal was fantastic. We tried the Tomato Tart,Pot Pie and r'Roasted Root Vegetables..."
Anne M Federico
"Beautiful place with very attentive and professional..."
Yanira Santos Cortorreal
"Outstanding! One of the top meals we've had. Great food, service, and..."
Joshua Rauch
"Had a wonderful time ! Wanted to do something different. Even had a room at the Hilton/Orrington.Kind of a hard place to find but when you do find it..."
CARLTON JONES
"Went for a date night and it did not disappoint. Great Australian wagyu with brussel sprouts and perfectly cooked Bone in rib eye. Service was great..."
Nicole Calderon
"This was our first time in Evanston area and my daughter and I capped off an ice skating performance with a celebratory dinner. She is 13. Despite..."
Philip Baese
"The only reason I don’t give five stars is it is EXPENSIVE. Definitely for special occasions only. And that was proven when we noticed that almost..."
Mike Greenstone
"Cool converted barn space. Love the evaporated milk painted logo on the brickwork. Unique, cozy, and classy space. Definitely want to come back..."
Drew Dietz
"I'm not sure how we missed this gem for so long. The food was great. I got a salmon prix fixe which was delicious. It's normally medium rare. I..."
Tara Tussing Unverzagt
"We were around the area and this was our first time coming to The Barns. It was fully packed, so make sure to make a reservation. There were indoor..."
Ana Xue
"HANDS DOWN the best restaurant in Evanston! It might even be one of my favorites in the whole Chicago area. Granted, I’ve only lived in suburbs..."
Sarah Whitford
Lao Sze Chuan
Lao Sze Chuan
70/100 (586 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Chili
Chilli Chicken
Szechuan
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow 😳 place was amazing and empty... for as good as the food was I can't imagine why there was no one in there. They had a huge menu and plenty of..."
Christopher Garza
"Super tasty fried rice, stir-fried green beans, and lemon shrimp. We had pot stickers and they were good, but the chili oil lacked flavor maybe..."
Flora Lee
"Lao Sze Chuan is an authentic Szechuan Chinese restaurant. The food is very fresh, well prepared with generous portions. Non-touristic and void of..."
Joseph Warrender
"The service and staff here are fantastic! We got the dumplings which I thought had too much meat and did not care for the dough. We got the dry chili..."
Olivia A
"Overall it's okay and their drink is awesome u guys should..."
Teresa Poo
10q Chicken
10q Chicken
94/100 (569 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
"Absolutely loved this place. The Chili Buffalo hot wings easily were the best thing I ordered. I’m a big Buffalo fan and I LOVED this sauce. Wings..."
petersonA95
"Definitely a MUST visit! Atmosphere was so good we didn’t want to leave ;). The manager/owner (I’m guessing) was super friendly, energetic, and..."
Christian “Emmanuel” Figueroa
"Honestly some of the best Korean wings I’ve had and a good price too. Got the Kangnam style wings which were super flavorful, sweet and crispy...."
Rui Zhong
"My go to lunch spot in Evanston. The fire bowl is my go to. The chicken sandwich and wings are very good. The portions are big. Service is pretty..."
Vincent Mañara
"This spot is popular in Evanston for a reason. Large portions that could be more than enough for one person come out to less than $10, but you..."
Dylan Ivanov
"I was originally looking around for coffee shop but then I saw this restaurant menu and made me wanna to stop by. I love korean fried chicken so why..."
Jorge Martinez
"The chicken sandwich was real good with the breading on it. Really crunchy as well as the fries. The coating on the fries was really..."
Jay P
La Macchina
La Macchina
85/100 (566 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Tiramisu
Bolognese
Tagliatelle
"This little Italian gem in Downtown Evanston is my GO TO spot for homemade, delicious pasta and Italian fare! They not only have amazing food and..."
Joey Conway
"Excellent food! Traditional Italian food, wonderful wine selection, fast and attentive service. It is a very relaxed atmosphere. The lasagna is..."
Coreane Mangione
"GREAT food, great service! Seriously good Italian food. We've tried every course - salads, apps, pasta, steaks & roasted chicken, desserts. All..."
Jennifer Manning
"Great food and service. We enjoyed the home made pasta and affordable wine. Will defintely..."
Judy Panko Reis
"Darling server that my mom chatted with for a few minutes. Wonderful brunch with cool decor - old motorcycles! Will totally be going..."
Laura Hovis
"An excellent restaurant in downtown Evanston where so many different ones exist. The Admiral sphere is perfect for the young..."
Carlos Figueredo
"Went for lunch. Cool atmosphere, delicious food, very friendly and accommodating waitstaff and reasonably priced. A new goto place in..."
John Yaworsky
"Food was excellent. Loved the $10 pitcher of mimosa! Service was good. Perfect Sunday brunch..."
Miranda Lee
"What a pleasant surprise! From the roasted octopus and artichoke fritters we had for appetizers to the complimentary lemoncello, and real canoli’s..."
Joe Northrop
"Great food, great staff, and most of all awesome owner Marco! #ChicagoDucatiRiders favorite place in..."
Joon Bautista
"Wonderful Italian food, nice ambience, very attentive and patient wait staff, thank..."
Michelle Bradley
"Its so beautiful the food is excellent service is 100% is..."
Nikyo Jory
"Thanks for a great weekend of food, drink and friendship! Thanks to all the great staff that kept our glasses full and the amazing food coming to our..."
Tommy Matthews
"This is my favorite restaurant in Evanston! Everything about it is authentic Italian - the servers are knowledgeable and friendly, esp Grayson, the..."
Mike Urbaitis
"Lovely little place we happened upon on a Friday night. Seating was a bit cozy (and uncomfortably hard after a while), but the live jazz standards,..."
Laura Lerner
"The atmosphere here is amazing, the food was very very good, we spent a lovely time , the server was very nice and responsive, the dish that we..."
Natalia B.
"Great fun place to hang out. Despite the new ownership, this place is trying hard. Good Italian cuisine, authentic and good wine list. Very friendly..."
Al Car
"Friendly service and delicious food. They forgot our salad, but it worked out since we were full already and they didn't charge us. Certain things..."
Pia Sanpitak
"Good experience in a comfy atmosphere. Food was really good and tasted fresh. The wine I had (Sangiovese by the glass) was good, so was my wife..."
Jérôme Saint-Omer
"Authentic Italian regional dining, feels like Italy! It's incredible to find this quality and attention to details in Evanston. The new owner (is..."
Omar Al Atassi
Clarke's Off Campus
Clarke's Off Campus
75/100 (561 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Omelette
Burger
Pancakes
Salad
Sit down
Diner
American
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Television
Gift Cards Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I really enjoyed Clark's. I was staying at the Hilton downtown and woke up late and was looking for a spot just like this one. I enjoyed some..."
Christopher Garza
"I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. I had a vegetarian omelet with egg whites with fruit salad. The vegetables and fruit were very fresh..."
Evelina Milosevic
"Much nicer than the previous on campus version which felt like multiple buildings merged together, but I think the new off campus version is smaller..."
Elmer De La Cruz
"Had a margarita and Mac n cheese burger. Those were great options. Everyone was very nice. The patio was open the day I went with my friend and they..."
J Roman
"Clarke's off Campus, Evanston had the tastiest veggie tacos. My 3 besties had salads, burgers and chicken. We all enjoyed our food, and the prices..."
Sonja Marshall
"Always great food and great service!! Good variety of breakfast and lunch food. The steak tacos/burrito were..."
Yarelhdi Jaimes
"Had this waffle breakfast with 4 turkey sausage patties.. This food tasted as good as it looked😊, also had to try this location haven't been since..."
Apostle Marvin Nurse, Jr
Furious Spoon
71/100 (538 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Ramen
Asian
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Drinks
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Heard about a new ramen placecalled Furious Spoon hittin Evanston. Tried it the other day and it was fabulous. It was dinner time and it was busy. ..."
Barb Toranzo
"Mine and my daughters’s first experience with Ramen! Though we live in the city we chose the location in Evanston. We were there on Friday 10/27..."
William Gary Stevan
"Good food and service but can be slow sometimes. The atmosphere is nice and the price is ok. I got a "furious golden ticket" with the promise of all..."
Eran Dromy
"Great Ramen joint, excellent option. Before or after a movie across the road. The staff is fun, the ambiance is casual yet contemporary. We tried a..."
Nilesh Patel
"Got the half off dumplings for dumpling happy hour the beef dumplings were delicious and loved how you can get them fried or steamed. Both are great..."
WestCoastSkaters
"The Furious Spoon was delicious, and service was fast during midweek lunch hours. The regular servings are great and hearty, and one bowl will leave..."
Jeremy Dao
"The noodle was amazing and the portion is huge. Though I was hungry when we got there, I still couldn't finish it. Their appetizers are also really..."
Fitsum Samuel Hailu
"Food was delicious. Cool and clean environment. Special thanks for Furious Spoon's support of CTU! Also, an even more special thanks to Latasha for..."
Luis Amaya
"First time coming to Furious, I got the Dynamo Shrimp ramen and the panko crusted crab bomb both were..."
Kathy
Siam Pasta
Siam Pasta
80/100 (533 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Beef
Pasta
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Massaman curry was the best I’ve ever had. Very kind service, good prices, and food was prepared very promptly!..."
Brian Lewis
"Delicious food. We ordered a big pickup order. It was ready on time and my husband was in and out in a few minutes. Yummy stuff which we all..."
Joy Kennedy
"I regularly stop by grabbing some food here. I like the quick customer service and well made food. I recommend this..."
Oakley Brandt
"Our neighborhood go to Thai restaurant. Never fails to please! The food from Veggie Spring rolls and Pad Thai to curries to ginger chicken or noodle..."
Carol Hirsh Blechman
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
70/100 (522 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Hands down the best TB we have been to. We stop here every time we pass though WY and staff is amazing, and food is prepared exactly as ordered...."
J Rodgers
"This is probably one of the best Taco Bell/KFC restaurants we've been to. The employees were so nice and helpful and they weren't skimpy on the..."
Alana Kitchen
"Fast and friendly staff. Even came to our table to offer refills and to check if we needed anything else. Way to..."
Slow Walker
"Really nice and clean place to eat. Located at nice location just on the exit of the hwy 80. Staff is also nice. Had chicken bucket n sandwich, both..."
Raja Ghotra
"No complaints, food was fresh & hot. We'd been driving for hours. When we seen this place we were so stoked. They didn't disappoint..."
Adra Maxwell
"Small town vibes, everyone is so friendly and food is exactly what you are craving and stuffed with lots of ingredients to mimic the pictures and..."
Sinde Lowery
"Taco Bell is always hit or miss, but this location is on point every time. I was given exactly what I ordered and the filling was spread evenly..."
Meg Jones
Taco Time
Taco Time
77/100 (518 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Very friendly, everything made to order. I ordered chicken chimichunga, fresh, and delicious. The chili Verde on their island is delicious. Thank..."
Tamster roni
"You can here the employees enjoying there job in the..."
r l
"Was closed on Sunday. One of the busiest travel days in Evanston so no taco for..."
Slow Walker
The Alcove- Evanston
The Alcove- Evanston
90/100 (515 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cozy Noodle & Rice
Cozy Noodle & Rice
75/100 (489 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Pad Thai
Curry
Thai
Asian
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I love the food here although I usually have my 'go to' Spicy Basil Leaves with chicken. At lunch, comes with salad or baby egg rolls and I always..."
Nakia
"A genuine 5 star experience. We have lived in Roger’s Park for 1.5 years and we order Thai/Chinese/Asian weekly. We have tried many different..."
Sarah Stuckel
"Nice place, I usually order from here. The decor is really cool with all kinds of stuff hanging on the wall (see photos) which make a very "cozy"..."
Eran Dromy
Dollop Coffee & Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Dollop Coffee & Hoosier Mama Pie Company
83/100 (483 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
Quick Bites
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Quiche
Salad
Café
Café
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe
Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe
85/100 (480 ratings)
Dessert
Ice Cream
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"Some of the best Ice cream I've ever had to be honest, the mint fudge and pirate dobloon is amazing!! I bet all the flavors are..."
Brandon Happ
"a classic joint with a wide variety of exotic flavors that you would not find at the supermarket. I was especially surprised at how huge the scoops..."
Brett Kho
"I'm a friend of a 91yo woman who's never had a birthday party (!). I chose Hartigans, sight unseen or tested because of reviews. Got a vm from my..."
Carla Messman
"Great ice cream shop , multiple flavors, real fruit , good portions for good price..."
Samir Sholji
"Pleasant, efficient service. Many flavor choices. Comfortable indoor booths and picnic table outdoor seating. Easily accessible by bus...."
Suzanne Meyering
"We enjoyed our ice cream from this little shop. The ice cream tasted good (not artificial tasting). No indoor seating available. They have a lot..."
B. Hartig
"A great woman owned ice cream shop with delicious treats and just the right amount of..."
Kurt Bruggeman
"Love the ice cream. Taste like homemade. Real fruit mixed in several of the flavors. Will definitely..."
Matt Dobbins
D & D Finer Foods Inc
D & D Finer Foods Inc
80/100 (470 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
The Stained Glass
The Stained Glass
85/100 (469 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
International
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Tuna
Salmon
Crab Cake
Foie gras
Lamb chops
Sandwiches
Escargot
BLT
Lobster
Salad
"Absolutely blown away by the food and craft cocktails. An absolute gem I was lucky enough to stumble upon, and will be back! Unbelievable value for..."
Evan Carlson
"This restaurant was very nice. I went here with my mom and we had a great time. The food was very fancy and the restaurant was cool. Nice..."
Tyler Zager
"Great place love the service foods good. Little snooty but funk em. But I love to eat here and my son..."
Kevin Owings
"I would really like to give this restaurant 3.5 stars, but 3 stars is too harsh, so 4 it is. I had the crab cake appetizer and the scallop entree...."
Evelyn Riedel
"This place WAS great. Unfortunately, it is a casualty of COVID-19 and the business couldn't keep up. Long live The Stained..."
Josh Culley-Foster
"The food was awesome and the environment was very nice. Great for a date..."
Xinxin Ye
Naf Naf Grill
Naf Naf Grill
76/100 (469 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
"I LOVE the food here. Naf naf grill has always been the to go place for luck break on a work day. The portion is so large and the ingredients they..."
M Z
"Good Mediterranean food and service. Nice..."
Eran Dromy
"I celebrated my PhD today in this great restaurant. I am glad to say that we passed a great evening and the place was clearly the reason for the..."
Mathew Creasy
Hewn
Hewn
95/100 (466 ratings)
Bakeries
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great shop, great baked goods & coffee, great people! This place is a charm with the best bread in town and don't forget the lunch..."
Richard Futrell
"I am so happy to have come across Hewn. The bread is absolutely amazing. The other baked goods are fantastic. My husband and I picked up a garlic..."
Tracey Smigielski
"Hands down the best bread ever! I think I've tried them all. It's always delicious and I love grabbing a sandwich from Hewn any chance I..."
Jaime Leffler Leonardi
"Best. Bread. On. The. Earth. I would eat it everyday for every meal if I could!!!! ..."
Mishra Harris Keller
"Great staff, excellent bakery. Can't wait to..."
Danielle Russo
"Boss Boss Boss as we say in Liverpool, love the people and the..."
Debbie Mussell Evans
"Holy Cow!! Awesome find. You have to check this place out. Don't dare try the cheddar rolls you can't stop..."
Matt Freeman
"Not only is their bread delicious, but SO beautiful. Their croissants (of all varieties) are to die for. And their cafe mocha is the best I've had...."
Sheena Roque
"Awesome! Great bread, wonderful staff, and delicious sweets..."
Candace Barocci Warner
"Unbelievably delicious breads and treats, served by the nicest folks in..."
Sarah Zematis
"Hewn was discovered by my former exchange student from Berlin, Germany, when he was visiting. He said "Amazing! Just like back home. And there was a..."
Steve Reinfranck
"I have had breads from a number of places both in and outside the US. I have a thing with good, wholesome, non-GMO, non-sugarfide (yes I said that)..."
Jerome Hopkins
"Absolutely excellent. Hewn latte's bring joy to my mornings!..."
Devin Marie Kwiecinski
"BEST BEST BEST - breads coffee sandwiches pastries-bread treats- service wonderful- smells top rating - Can you tell I love it..."
Mary Lynn Mandenberg
"Everything and I mean everything here is amazing. From the breads to the pastries and coffee, you will find something you..."
Mari Maldonado
"Charming bakery with uber-delicious bread. Love the ciabatta rolls and baguette, both texture and taste, and bought cookies to..."
Beverly George
"A Gem. I wish they would move thier location to main street next to the fabulous Wine..."
Miguel Hambre
"Excellent bread! Do you guys ever do bread baking..."
John Cudecki
"Great bread, great coffee, great employees, great..."
Diana Hamann
"Best place I've found in the US for an..."
Danny Simeone
"Had read about Hewn and stopped in last week. Wish I lived closer. This is the way bread is supposed to be. We will be back. I want to try them..."
Kathi Hofmann
"This rustic yet modern bakery is as delicious as it looks! When you first walk in you are greeted by the aroma of fresh artisan bread and if you ask..."
Jennifer Rivera
"Leaving word play for others, I'll just say that the morning bun & the artfully constructed latte launch the day extremely..."
Stephen W. Littell
"Had the croissants and they were fabulous. Can't waite to try the county..."
Karla Espinosa
"Absolutely fabulous! We tried the garlic parmesan country bread and had to try hard not to eat it all in one sitting! We don't live too close, but..."
Rachel Christine
"These stars are for the fact that the two brioches I bought didn't even make it home and the Pumpkin Seed Polenta Bread was such a hit for dinner..."
MaLu Simón
"Finally stopped in today and picked up a great..."
Laurel Di Legge-Castillo
"Love the bread...love the coissants...love..."
Marcia Richmond Liss
"Thanks for the fabulous..."
Michele Brouillette Lobb
"At Hewn, you don’t ask for ‘the sourdough’ loaf. That’s not how it works. All bread loafs at Hewn are naturally fermented so they are ALL..."
Kian Mahini
"I grew up in Europe and Hewn is the closest to what I remember from my childhood. I can just eat the bread with nothing on it. It's so delicious. The..."
Simon Kissler
"If you're looking for donuts, this isnt you're place. Hewn is a bread bakery with amazing loaves, scones and other bread items. If you're reading..."
Nate Hallquist
"Having moved away from Denver I missed one of the nation's most extraordinary bakeries. On my short visit, I stopped by for their best if class whole..."
Robert Goodman
"great selection of pastries! all of them were..."
Claudia Ng
"Tried the Ube canele and it was moist, and dense, with a vanilla sweetness...."
christine mau
"Those of us who love Bread appreciate the quality of the breads that these talented bakers produce. There is a great selection of breads, as well as..."
Dan Tong
Sher-main Grill
Sher-main Grill
77/100 (453 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Lunch
Breakfast
Diner
Breakfast
Lunch
"Great place to eat under 10 dollars. They only accept cash and their waiter is very friendly. Would definitely come back..."
Bryan
"I'm a fan of diners. This one doesn't disappoint. They serve up good food at reasonable prices quickly. It's nicer inside than my previous favorite..."
Michael Nicoletti
"This is the first time ever during my stay at a nersing home going to a restaurant for good quality food during a pandemic. I was kind of worry..."
Michael Armes
"easily the best place around for a fantastic and cheap..."
Jay Thorpe
"Great spot for quick, inexpensive yet very tasty food. GREAT pancakes. Highly..."
Dustin Pittman
"Excellent food. Great service. Prices are low. Throw back diner to how a place should be ran. Bring cash. No credit..."
Cassandra Simons
"Emma is professional and wonderful with Customer Service with a smile. There is over 130 items to choose from. The service is quick and the food is..."
Peter Basquin
Painted Lady
Painted Lady
90/100 (444 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had to stay in Evanston, WY for over a week while waiting on my vehicle to get fixed. This place was by far the best food, greatest atmosphere, and..."
Devin Howard
"We try different pool halls in different towns and states. We decided to go to Evanston this trip and went to the Painted Lady. This place was..."
Denise Whitesides
"Fantastic spot along this dusty trail... Great decor, great staff, great locals, great food.. must see honest people..."
Justin Cammer
"If you're anywhere near here this is the place to eat! The chicken ranch BLT is amazing, great atmosphere, nice folks, excellent waffle fries...."
Lea Arrison
"Nicely priced food, but the staff is really what makes this place amazing. They take care of everyone and if you go during high traffic times, they..."
James Fanjul
"This place is one of the best places in the city of Evanston! Great bar staff, super friendly, drinks are on par, but the hand pressed burgers are..."
Big Cheese Entertainment
"Place was awesome never seen a restroom like this one. Very decorative on the inside . Will go back when I am in town..."
Harley Rollins
"I had a wonderful experience here. We were stuck in Evanston with broken down vehicles for 1.5 weeks and this place made our stay. Of course, we..."
Alexandra Jones
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies
85/100 (444 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream Sandwich
Wafer
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Fast food
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"A wonderful place filled with goodness, freshness and kindness. The cookies are fresh, hot off the oven, and the people at the counters are extremely..."
Karthik Raja
"I am a regular at Insomnia Cookies Evanston; the staff always welcomes me with smiles and kindness, even if they’ve had a challenging day. Today..."
Naomi Goldstein
"One of the best cookies I've ever tasted. Minus one star since both of my friends' orders got cancelled, and mine was the only one that got..."
MrColz
"Nice Evanston location. The chocolate vegan cookie was good. I will return to either the Evanston location or one of the Chicago..."
Sonja Marshall
"Smelled like heaven when I walked in, I honestly think their oatmeal cookie is the best thing I've ever tasted in my..."
dee g
Tomate Fresh Kitchen
Tomate Fresh Kitchen
90/100 (443 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Fast Food
Fast food
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Tapas
Tacos
Spanish
Mexican
Fast food
Latin
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The food on offer here is a work of art. Thoughtfully paired ingredients which accent one another perfectly to make a meal that you will be talking..."
Glenn Fields
"Best food in town Live, Love ,Eat Eat ,Love,..."
Adriana Merlos
"Tried every veggie taco on the menu, and all of them were phenomenal! This place is a "hidden..."
Olga Kornfeld
"Love the Chicken Tinga tacos!..."
Lucious Cap
"Some of the best tasting food I ever had. Absolutely..."
Bryan Dean Wilson
"Best burrito on this planet. They also always deliver before the scheduled delivery time. LOVE..."
Sonia Szawdyn
"Best of Evanston - al pastor and chicken tinga burritos are..."
Hayden Sharma
"Be sure to eat here, you'll be happy! Try cochinita pibil, chicken tinga & any veggie tacos! Staff is so nice,..."
Katherine Jackson
"It’s a northwestern and north Evanston staple and a great place for good, affordable lunch. I have been coming here for the past 5 years almost..."
Sruthi Venkataramanababu
"We love Tomate Fresh ! The tacos and burritos are super fresh and delicious. We pick up or have delivered at least once a week. The Aqua Fresca and..."
Dori Ganan
"I love the food, everything I’ve tried has been very tasty. A close friend of mine is visiting and is very intolerant of gluten, this is one of the..."
Joanna Northage-Orr
"Not the best tacos in the world, not wow, meat is a bit dry in tacos beef. I loved their empanadas and will order more than one next time. Shop is..."
Ben Chase
"Man, the salsa at this place is somehow super great on their burritos. (I don't usually add salsa to a burrito, just..."
Jason Hartline
"Nice place. I tried the burrito which was just okay (all the meat was at the bottom and it has too much rich and very few veggies to my..."
Eran Dromy
"Three dollar tacos! They have burritos and other stuff (to long to list, but there is something for everyone), as well as desserts and..."
Shawn
"Delivery was very fast and well packaged. Food was excellent. Both the mushrooms and the black beans were a big hit throughout the office. Also found..."
Mandi Soos
Campagnola
Campagnola
88/100 (443 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Halibut
Ribs
Bolognese
Tagliatelle
Pesto
Fish
Ragu
Pasta
Salad
Duck
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Wonderful little Italian restaurant, not much to look at outside but the food is delicious. The short ribs were tender and the polenta was soft and..."
Matthew Scaro
"Ok.. I admit my pic game isn’t the best; however, I must say this was the best dinner I’ve had in a long long time!! I had the beet salad as the..."
Ben Elkins
"Absolutely wonderful experience all around. Nice atmosphere, good service and excellent food. We had appetizers/salads, main entrees and dessert and..."
Jeff Rekett
"A favorite for 25 years, never a disappointment. Cozy and elegant without being overly fancy; nice atmosphere with nice clientele, not noisy. The..."
Walt Martineau
"Excellent cuisine; extensive, quality wine list. Family took my Mom for her 90th birthday today, staff was attentive to our large party, service was..."
The Tone
"We had a large (10 person) group, they accommodated us on the back patio, Thank you so much! Food was exquisite. Our server, Wayne was extremely..."
Clifford Barrow
"The family take home meal is awesome! Desert included! I wish there was something left to photograph....its all just a blur. The white grilled..."
James Moratto
"Phenomenal authentic dishes at the right price. One bite and you’ll keep ordering just to taste more. From service to drinks and desserts you have..."
Thomas Holly
Kung Fu Tea
Kung Fu Tea
70/100 (442 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
"Ordered boba tea for my daughter’s birthday. I was able to order it it in larger portions (for 50 people) at a great price too. It was such a hit..."
Kim Ly
"Their bubble tea and slushes are all tasty, and the popcorn chicken/takoyaki is good! However, regarding the popcorn chicken, eat it soon or else it..."
Nick Muntean
"Definitely a great boba place! I definitely recommend easing up on sugar - a 30%-50% is perfectly sweet enough for a good drink, no matter boba or..."
Kevin Z
"My go-to boba place in Evanston. Although it is a chain, I appreciate the consistent new seasonal flavors and rewards system you can enroll in with..."
Dylan Ivanov
"This place has so many options, quick service, and yummy drinks. I had a medium thai tea with boba (at normal sugar and ice levels I think. Cashier..."
Audrey Osburn
"Kung Fu has the most consistent and delicious boba of all the spots in Evanston and Rogers Park. Never too sweet, too much ice, or bland tea, no..."
Briana B
Shinsen
Shinsen
86/100 (437 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Thai
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Thai
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Thai
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
Cheesie's Pub And Grub
Cheesie's Pub And Grub
79/100 (436 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
American
Pub
American
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Grilled cheese
Pasta
Mac and cheese
Sit down
Pub
American
Reservations
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Waited a long time for our food before going up and inquiring, finding out they never sent our order through, and waiting another 15 minutes for our..."
Nathan Bartos
"When I visit NW campus I always eat at..."
DT
"After learning that their was a new branch of Cheesies in Evanston I had to take the long trek up the red and purple lines to Davis Street in..."
My Food Hunt
"Great place with fun twists on grilled..."
Matthew Lowczyk
"This place is a must visit for anyone living or traveling thru Evanston, the food was amazing! I ended up getting " the tenderizer" with with extra..."
Keith R Coburn
"The food here is amazing. I had the mac n cheese grilled cheese sandwich and it was the best grilled cheese i've ever had. Add bacon and it's truly a..."
Noah Radic
"Lots of toasty, melted choices of grilled cheese sandwiches. I had the Caprese with fresh basil and tomatoes with melted mozzarella cheese. It was..."
Nadine Sampson
Ward Eight
Ward Eight
91/100 (428 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Drinks
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Seating
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"It's definitely pricey but the atmosphere is so chill and the bartenders are super friendly. We recently discovered that they have an amazing trio..."
Siobhan M. Moffitt
"Classy place! Wide array of libations and good food. I very much enjoyed the the Old Fashioned! They have tea pickled eggs as well (don’t knock it..."
Lizzie Hackett
"great place to go for cocktail good foods fantastic drinks awesome place to hang..."
Sun Loma
"Can't say one bad thing about this place. Fab cocktails, yummy small plates and an ambiance that is a slice of..."
Frank Aldama
"This place is a gem! The service, the food, the music, and ohmygod -- the drinks! All..."
Martina Sykes Geiger
"Nice, chill atmosphere. Friendly staff. They make a really good old fashioned. Love the giant ice cubes..."
Kushagra Pandey
"Amazing cocktails and the vibe was on point. Live music as..."
Chris Johnson
"One of the best cocktail bars in the Chicago area. Beautifully made drinks with a provenance. Ever wonder when the Sidecar was invented? or the..."
Julie Singer Chernoff
"Anders, the bartender was friendly and attentive. The wine choices, though slim, were delicious. The beer selection was fantastic, and of course the..."
Kirsten Therese Leslie
"Cozy place with great choice of coctails. Bartenders are awesome. Definitely will come..."
Irina Fimov
"I visited Ward Eight late last night and ordered a Doctor cocktail. The drink was just right and the staff was SO polite in this cozy atmosphere. ..."
Larry Williams
"Best mixologists in the whole region, excellent, simple choices of victuals, outstanding blues trio Mondays. What more could one ask..."
Stephen W. Littell
"I absolutely love this place! The ambiance is nice, with great music that really works with the setting. I love the fact that there's a circa in the..."
Julienne Samuels
"TL | DR: I highly recommend coming here just for the smells, once you're over the smells you can taste the soul and passions that goes into the..."
Michael Lipkin
"Staff Whiskey Concierge! Clean Whiskey Bar, great music Playlist! Sexy casual..."
Candace Hardy
"The new Ward Eight is our new go to spot. Always a good time to be had. Only the best cocktail and spirit selection. Cozy atmosphere and the food......"
Aggie Hef
"Our favorite bar. Amazing cocktails and delicious snacks and small meals. They take time to make their cocktails as refined as possible in both..."
Melissa Giese
"Known as "Evanston's Only J Bar" amongst my friends, there's always a great atmosphere and a great time to be had at Ward 8. I tried the walleye..."
Kate Jaggard Tyo
"Great small neighborhood Bae. Foid is fantastic, even if it's a small menu. Great cocktail and very friendly staff. Love to go there a..."
sam s
"Cocktails were fantastic and menu was..."
Jonasen
"Amazing cocktails made with precision! Try their version of the French 75...perfect for summer or really anytime you are feeling fancy!! Great..."
Paige Dyer
Baskin-robbins
Baskin-robbins
70/100 (425 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Non dairy ice cream is AMAZING!!!! So rich and creamy🤤🤤🤤 Thank you Baskin Robbins for servin up the vegan options! Highly..."
Allison Meyer
"Love the smoothie they make a good Strawberry..."
Muriel Lasenby
"It’s really sooo goood you’re the..."
Rawnaq Amiri