Dine along the Des Plaines river and with a bowl of caramelized French onion soup with Gruyere and provolone crouton?
(2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook) delivers delicious cuisine in a special outdoor setting. Tucked away – think Secret Garden – find your way to some amazing Greek delights at
(566 Chestnut St, Winnetka). Enjoy the endless greens of the Glenview Park Golf Club while eating authentic rustic fare at
(800 Shermer Rd, Glenview).
Outdoors but covered – the best of both worlds? Venture out to
Pinstripes (1150 Willow Rd, Northbrook) so much space to enjoy your meal.
Happ Inn (305 N. Happ Rd, Northfield,) brings their favorite fare to their adjacent tent – ribs, burger, salads, fried chicken – you choose!
EJ’s Place (10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie) has the largest tent on the North Shore – white table cloth and all. Shrimp, steak, this classic North Shore staple makes your dinner feel like a special occasion.
L: EJ's Place, Skoke; R: Pinstripes, Northbrook
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Chicago’s North Shore is blessed with abundance of outdoor dining options. Some streets and areas are lucky to share in the chow down fun. On Chicago Avenue in
Downtown Evanston, Chef Debbie Gold rejoins restaurateur Amy Morton at
Found Kitchen and Social House (1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston). Its "flexitarian menu" is vibrant in flavor as well as color; highlighting local ingredients and a shared plate menu with a strong vegetarian focus. Next door,
Prairie Moon (1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston) delivers dishes prepared authentically, but with a “Moon-twist” including Pine-Nut Trout, Cedar-Planked Salmon, a variety of Po’Boys, Brick Chicken and Martha’s Vineyard Salad are some popular favorites. Head on over to
Westfield Old Orchard (Old Orchard Rd. and Skokie Blvd.) and have a broad range of dining options all within the confines of a beautifully landscaped outdoor shopping center. Options with great outdoor spaces include
Hampton Social,
Uncle Julio’s,
California Pizza Kitchen,
Nando’s Peri Peri and
Buffalo Wild Wings…and there more mouth watering options beyond these!
L: Found, Evanston; R: Hampton Social, Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie