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It’s time to begin stepping out and beginning to engage in all the joys that come with sharing a great meal with friends and family.  Whether indoor, outdoor or take-out, our restaurants have delicious options and are eager to serve you. 

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Restaurants By City:

Bennison's Bakery
1000 Davis St, Evanston
(847) 328-9434
When was the last time you had a slice of bread, a cake, or a cookie that was so good it made you pause, tune out the world, and just enjoy it for a minute? A true N... MORE

Blind Faith Cafe
525 Dempster St., Evanston
(847) 328-6875
For over 30 years, guests have enjoyed the innovative vegetarian food at this premier certified green restaurant. Curried chopped salad, black bean ginger tofu, and ... MORE
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Blue Horse Tavern
1026 Davis St., Evanston
(847) 869-4343
An American Tavern, a casual neighborhood kitchen and gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Focused on great food & drinks made with care and rooted in cla... MORE

Bluestone
1932 Central St., Evanston
(847) 424-0420
When you need a taste of comfort that reminds you of Mom’s home cooking, head over to Bluestone! You’ll feel right at home next to the crackling fire with Baked MAC ... MORE

Celtic Knot Public House
2022 Central St., Evanston
(847) 425-0025
A neighborhood pub offering you delicious and authentic pub grub, sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts, freshly handmade. Striving to pour the perfect pint of Gu... MORE

Comida Cantina
1928 Central St., Evanston
(847) 868-8466
Authentic tastes of Mexican and Latin American cuisine wrapped in a friendly cantina vibe. Enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere inspired by regional arts, crafts a... MORE

Cross Rhodes Restaurant
913 Chicago Ave, Evanston
(847) 475-4475
Locally and family-owned featuring authentic Greek dishes, including lamb chops, gyros, souvlaki, mousaka, pastitsio, Greek-styled chicken, feta and olives, greek sa... MORE

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
810 Grove St., Evanston
(847) 868-8078
A casual, all-day lounge that brings together the best elements of a restaurant, a bakery, a café and an exclusive bar. European-style counter service offers guests ... MORE
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Curt's Cafe
2922 Central St., Evanston
(847) 868-8385
As unique as it is delicious, Curt’s Café invites you to dine with purpose while enjoying great food. Curt’s is a non-profit organization that provides food service ... MORE

DB3 Donuts
1704 Central St., Evanston
(847) 859-2109
Small batch donuts and custom blend coffee served fresh daily at this boutique donut shop. Enjoy basic and fancy donuts with rotating flavors every two weeks. Only s... MORE

Double Clutch Brewing
2121 Ashland Ave., Evanston
(224) 999-6850
A 10,000 square-foot brewpub, bar, and event space, complete with a car-themed design and showroom. The brewery features a 15-barrel system with the brewing process ... MORE
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elephant + vine
719 Church St., Evanston
(847) 586-0223
Serving crazy delicious food that just happens to be made from plants--but you'd never know it. Salads, bowls, burgers, chik'n, shakes and smoothies--we have whateve... MORE

Evanston Corner Bistro
703 Church St., Evanston
(847) 492-9700
Located on the ground floor of the historic Hilton Orrington, Evanston Corner Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu hig... MORE
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Firehouse Grill
750 Chicago Ave., Evanston
(847) 733-1911
Sometimes you just want to be able to sit down in a low-stress environment with a cold drink in one hand and a char-grilled burger in the other. Well, lucky for you,... MORE
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Five & Dime
1026 Davis St., Evanston
(847) 869-4343
Evanston’s only rooftop restaurant and bar allows gorgeous sunset views above the street hubbub. Comfy couches, tables for larger groups and an indoor and outdoor ba... MORE
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Great Harvest Bread
2126 Central St., Evanston
(847) 866-8609
Everything is lovingly made from scratch here. Owner Kate Weber and his crew start by milling wheat fresh every day at 4 a.m. and baking it into big, beautifully des... MORE

Guzman y Gomez
1710 Sherman Ave., Evanston
(224) 285-3579
One of the world’s fastest-growing fast-food businesses. Guzman y Gomez's mission is to reinvent fast food by using clean, authentic, made-to-order Mexican burritos,... MORE

Hecky's Barbecue
1902 Green Bay Rd., Evanston
(847) 492-1182
Located in Evanston, Hecky's has been serving up some of the best BBQ in the nation for more than 25 years. As it’s said, the secret is in the sauce and their award-... MORE

Hewn
1733 Central St., Evanston
(847) 869-4396
Everything here is made in-house, from scratch, daily. Sourcing local and seasonal ingredients from small, local farmers when their flavors are at their peak. All br... MORE
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Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge
624 Davis St., Evanston
(847) 866-6969
Located right in the heart of Evanston’s charming restaurant row, Koi brings bold flavors of eight different regions of authentic Chinese cuisine and fresh sushi to ... MORE

La Cocinita Restaurant
521 Davis St., Evanston
(847) 332-1625
Located in downtown Evanston, La Cocinita serves Venezuelan street food, as well as beer, wine and cocktails such as jalapeno-cucumber margaritas. Specialties includ... MORE

La Principal
700 Main St., Evanston
(224) 307-2444
Whether you desire a quick cup of coffee and churro in the morning, a new lunch spot, a unique watering hole to watch the game, or have your main taco fix, La Princi... MORE

LeTour Brasserie
625 Davis St., Evanston
(224) 999-7085
LeTour, Amy Morton’s newest eatery offering contemporary French-Moroccan fare is all about coming full circle. From the food to the historic partnership formed with... MORE
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Lucky Platter
514 Main St., Evanston
(847) 869-4064
Steps from the Main Street CTA and Metra train stations, this long time Evanston favorite keeps guests guessing with their off-beat vibe serving “funkalicious” creat... MORE

Lulu's
1026 Davis St., Evanston
(847) 869-4343
The biggest bowls of fresh Asian noodles, crispy-crunchy ginger salads and homemade dumplings all washed down with cold beer or tasty tropical cocktails topped with ... MORE

Mensch's Deli
1608 Chicago Ave., Evanston
(847) 859-6153
Step back in time at this diner serving classic Jewish deli fare including bagels, corned beef, pastrami, and matzo ball soup,plus a kids' menu.... MORE

Mt. Everest Restaurant
630 Church St., Evanston
(847) 491-1069
Warm, bright spot serving Indian and Nepalese food and imported Indian beers.Using the finest vegetables, meats and seafoods, full flavored spices and modest herbs c... MORE

NaKorn Kitchen
1622 Orrington Ave., Evanston
(847) 733-8424
A full service Thai restaurant specializing in fresh, bold flavors of Thai cuisine with a causal, yet exceptional dining experience. NaKorn chefs have worked to perf... MORE

Oceanique
505 Main St., Evanston
(847) 864-3435
Located on Chicago's North Shore in Evanston, Chef Mark Grosz offers a seamless fusion of traditional French Cuisine and Modern American fare with just a dash of Jap... MORE

Patisserie Coralie
600 Davis St., Evanston
(847) 905-0491
A boutique French pastry shop which specializes in traditional French pastries and macarons. All pastries are hand crafted and made daily for on premise consumption ... MORE

Peckish Pig
623 Howard St., Evanston
(847) 491-6778
Seasonal suds, guest beers, craft cocktails and gastropub food (house-smoked and fried ham hocks with salted-caramel drizzle, tuna wellington, and much, much more in... MORE
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Picnic - Evanston
1619 Chicago Ave., Evanston
(847) 425-0159
Casual restaurant serving healthy, creative bowls and salads with vegan options, plus desserts.... MORE

Shinsen
1322 Chicago Ave., Evanston
(847) 425-0077
Contemporary food with the root of Thai, Japanese, and other Asian influences. Our food is made from scratch with premium ingredients and heart and soul.... MORE

Stacked and Folded Social House
824 Noyes St., Evanston
(847) 328-9100
Named after artisanal Sandwiches (Stacked) and fusion Tacos (Folded) with a big spot on the menu for delicious seasonal Salads (Forked). Stacked and Folded focuses o... MORE

Taco Diablo
1029 Davis St., Evanston
(847) 869-4343
An independent, locally-owned restaurant, giving a respectful nod to Mexican cuisine that's rooted in authentic Mexican cooking techniques. What you will find is ha... MORE

Ten Mile House
1700 Central St., Evanston
(847) 905-0669
A social house for the thriving Evanston community, Ten Mile House serves thoughtful comfort food and beverages in a vibrant, welcoming setting. Only steps from Nort... MORE

The Alcove
1625 Maple Ave., Evanston
(847) 570-9821
Hidden below Evanston’s very own Metra station lies The Alcove, a contemporary restaurant. They offer high-quality service and food with a lovely ambiance that inclu... MORE
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The Barn Steakhouse
1016 Church St., Evanston
(847) 868-8041
The Barn is a meat-centric hideaway, tucked away down an alley in the heart of Evanston. Sourcing the finest quality ingredients, meats and Prime Heritage Angus, pro... MORE

The Homestead Room
1625 Hinman Ave., Evanston
(847) 475-3300
Serving up American comfort food, John Hughes-inspired cocktails and touches of playful nostalgia throughout. Enjoy a night out at this cozy retreat, located inside ... MORE

Union Pizzeria
1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston
(847) 475-2400
At Union, you will find a wood burning oven that produces perfect, crispy Neapolitan artisan pizzas with a menu that includes, small plates from calamari to burrata ... MORE

Union Squared
1307 Chicago Ave., Evanston
(224) 714-3100
Featuring Detroit-style pan pizza in this charming little Evanston hot spot. Detroit-style pizza has a fluffy focaccia-style crust with a buttery bottom and crispy e... MORE

Ward Eight
629 W. Howard St., Evanston
(847) 420-7353
An exceptional neighborhood cocktail bar. A menu of creative craft cocktails made by inventive, unpretentious mixologists, unique wines and local beers is accentuate... MORE

Wine Goddess
702 Main St., Evanston
(847) 475-9463
A fresh, felicitous take on the grape and its noblest derivative: Wine! An Evanston-based wine bar and retailer of craft wine, beer, and spirits.... MORE

Zentli
1813 Dempster St., Evanston
(224) 999-7486
Hear the joyful music of Mexico with a mix of Latin American and world rhythms, enjoy the colorful art, and taste delicious tacos in a warm community space. Zentli (... MORE
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