Special Event Space

Overlooking a gently flowing, tree-lined river with scenic views in every season, this award-winning restaurant offers American fare with an eclectic flair. The comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere is accented with beautiful decor, distincti...

North Shore's top choice when planning impactful interaction. The 96,000 square foot Sports and Events Center combines state-of-the-art indoor fields, courts and adaptable meeting space with experienced coaches and planners to deliver a wide ran...

Enjoy traditional Greek favorites such as egg-lemon soup, house-made lamb and beef Gyros, and perfectly grilled octopus or try an out-of-the-ordinary regional dish such as giant white beans from Northern Greece marinated with garlic, herbs and c...

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 the ever popular macrobiotic plate exemplify their dedication to offering beauti...

For over 30 years, serving some of the freshest seafood from around the globe including Alaska, Hawaii and New Zeland. Specializing in seafood, Bob Chinn's is also known for its wet-aged prime steaks rivaling steakhouses. Starting as a restauran...

Bottle & Bottega is one part artistic adventure and one part cocktail party! We inspire the inner artist in everyone regardless of skill, through a blend of hands-on art parties, on-site professional instruction and, of course, a glass of your f...

Canal Shores is the perfect backdrop for your next corporate, association, charitable or personal golf outing or event. Events such as large corporate and charitable golf outings, alumni association reunions, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzv...

A very welcoming Irish Pub and Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Evanston. Classic pub food, delicious entrees, salads and desserts. Live music every Saturday, Sunday and Monday and Storytelling every month. No cover charge. Afternoon tea is ...

From smaller, intimate ceremonies to lavish, big receptions, Chevy Chase Country Club is an ideal wedding venue to cater to any need. Located in Wheeling, IL, this charming Tudor-style clubhouse was built in 1927 and boasts 125 acres of green gr...

Climb a waterfall garden, discover hidden rooms inside an English Walled Garden, cross bridges spanning sparkling lakes, a Japanese Garden and discover a garden with trains chugging across bridges and trestles. There’s 385 acres and 27 gardens o...

Located in Northbrook Court Shopping Center, they offer a casual, friendly environment for groups up to 50 people. American-style menu and banquet packages allow you to choose a meal that suits your group. Home of the famous Motherlode Gourmet ...

Combining seasonally-inspired dishes with expertly paired wines, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant gives guests the best in modern casual dining and one of the country’s largest wine clubs. Cooper’s Hawk offering an outstanding dining experience...

The newest ballroom and lounge in Chicago’s North Shore is open and offers the perfect location for weddings, celebrations, bar/bat mitzvahs and any other social event or corporate meeting that commands that special touch. Event staff is committ...

In the small villages that dot Ireland, the pub culture plays an important role in social life. Folks don’t sit in front of the television after supper; they meet at the local pub! At the Curragh we guarantee that your pint will be the best arou...

Successfully serving and delivering pizzas, traditional italian dishes and much more to the residents and visitors in the north part of Chicago and the northern suburbs since Joe and Jan D'Agostino opened their doors in 1968....

Offering meticulously selected seafood, superb quality beef and veal and a satisfying range of Italian specialties. Enjoy modern touches to traditional dishes such as tilapia milanese with a spicy sesame-almond crust and delicate, miso-glazed b...

Housed in the gracious historic mansion of former U.S. Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, this stunning chateau overlooks Lake Michigan. Visitors and history buffs enjoy this National Historic Landmark for its original furnishings and artwork. ...

A Midwestern craft tavern specializing in local food and drink. All burgers, condiments and sodas are made from scratch. And with more than 28 craft beers on tap you will find something special with which to wash it all down. Also serving Michig...

Found, “Where Jackie O’ meets the Beatles” boasts a local, shared plate menu owned by Amy Morton and cheffed by Bradford Phillips. The flexitarian menu is ever-evolving in a warm, groovy space meant to be savored. Reservations are accepted and ...

This Italian trattoria offers generous portions of Northern Italian food with dishes from Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. You’ll find gnocchi, creamy risottos, and a fine selection of roasted veal, chicken, and fish....

During the day, enjoy the shade in one of Glencoe Beach’s five sun shelters. Each shelter includes picnic tables that can accommodate 12 to 24 people comfortably. At night, the trellis area south of the Adda and Paul Safran beach house, is avail...

Fusing mouth-watering tastes of Caribbean food with exciting new tropical cocktails and craft beer. House specialties include Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, Brown Stew Chicken, Curry Goat and Jerk Pork. Tropical cocktails, imported Jamaican beverages, fr...

For over 100 years, Grandpa's Place has been offering cold beer and cocktails in a comfortable neighborhood pub. A fun place to meet, dine, celebrate or listen to live music. Enjoy the expanded outdoor patio....

Located at The Grove, a 145 acre nature preserve and National Historic Landmark, The Redfield Estate offers a unique and charming location for events, weddings, corporate parties and business retreats. Enjoy private use of the historic house, gr...

Let us be the place to tell your story by hosting your next special event. Our elegant semi-private dining room presents a beautiful setting for occasion such as a birthday party, a baby shower, business meeting, holiday lunch, or wedding rehear...

Since 1985, this restaurant has provided customers in the heart of Chicago's North Shore community with excellent Mediterranean cuisine, outstanding service, and unsurpassed hospitality. Offering excellent Old World Italian cuisine including awa...

For more than 20 years, this upscale restaurant has been specializing in aged Black Angus beef steaks hand-cut in house. Menu selections also feature a modern American cuisine full of delicious choices such as crab cakes with honey chipotle sauc...

Well known for spectacular wood-roasted chicken, rotisserie-roasted pork, baby back ribs and real mashed potatoes. Also featuring steak and chops, fresh fish, pastas, salads and sandwiches. Specials are offered daily and include such favorites a...

Enjoy private dining at Kabul House Restaurant for office lunches, corporate meetings, showers, birthday parties, whatever the occasion Kabul House Restaurant caters to any event bringing delicious authentic Afghan cooking and attention to detai...

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 every dining experience. Koi offers a modern relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a ...

An elegant, flexible space with contemporary chandeliers, dance floor and a stage. Can be divided into three smaller areas or opened up to accommodate larger groups for parties and corporate banquets or auditorium-style seating. Catered by Desig...

Dedicated in 1930 as a memorial to Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity’s deceased war veterans, the temple features a gothic style chapel with Tiffany stained glass windows and frescos. The building, which hosts weddings and church services, also con...

Italian dining, Chicago-style, with traditional red-checkered tablecloths, old family portraits, lively atmosphere and huge portions. House specials include baked ziti made with Italian sausage, pomodoro sauce and topped with a layer of melted p...

Family owned for 25 years, this famed Jewish-American deli, restaurant, and bakery serves up such classics as corned beef hash, fried matzo, gefilte fish, herring-creamed, chopped or in wine sauce and of course a wide assortment of bagels. Daily...

A Chicago classic for more than 30 years and known for tender, juicy, aged USDA prime beef along with fine seafood such as oysters on the half shell, colossal shrimp and Alaskan king crab legs. For the ultimate indulgence, pair the prime-aged st...

Excellent selection of burgers, Chicago-style pizza, gourmet salads and a full bar stocked with everyone's favorites. Well-known for their delicious food and fun. Come in and try out their selection of area craft and micro-brews....

The North Shore Center is a dynamic two-theater complex featuring the 867-seat mainstage theatre, and a convertible 318-seat theater, which serves as the home to Northlight Theatre. In addition, there is an 8,000 square foot grand lobby, rehears...

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 including vegetarian options) are on offer at this relaxed, brewpub on the edge of ...

A North Shore go-to restaurant for fine dining and entertainment. Offering the freshest seafood, prime aged steaks, high end cocktails, wines, and scotches accompanied by live jazz, seven nights a week. Whether you are seeking an intimate din...

This distinctive 40,000 sq. ft. dining and entertainment venue features an exceptional Italian-American bistro with crisp flat breads, BBQ pulled pork and plenty of pasta dishes. There are 18 bowling lanes and six bocce courts; a year-round out...

Captivating sounds and beautiful grounds are an enchanting setting for a memorable event to dazzle your clients, friends, families, employees, clubs and organizations. Ravinia hosts company outings and fundraisers for hundreds, intimate picnics ...

At Evanston Rocks Music Room we don’t host events, we create experiences. Book your rockin’ private party for 150 people (seated) or 250 people (reception-style) in the “ER” or wine and dine in the intimate Rock ‘N Ravioli Italian Restaurant for...

Serving USDA Prime beef, prepared in their trademark 1,800-degree oven and served sizzling at your table on a 500-degree plate. The menu includes fresh seafood and other meat entrees and an award winning wine list features more than 300 importe...

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy’s culture, Executive Chef Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian-fare utilizing the freshest ingredients to create the fullest flavors to bring homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas, a...

This historic nondenominational chapel served as a house of worship for thousands of servicemen and woman passing through the former Naval Air Station. The building was moved from its original location and painstakingly restored. Available for g...

A craft brewery and smokehouse born out of years of Mike Smylie's dedication to BBQ and brewing, and a lifetime of Smylie family backyard cookouts. Every customer is offered his passion for BBQ. For private events, the ground floor private roo...

Since opening its doors in 2008, SPACE has brought thousands of world class performances to Evanston audiences. With a rustic and warm ambiance and state-of-the-art technology the venue has become a favorite amongst musicians and music fans of ...

Host your special event at the Takiff Center in one of our beautiful and unique spaces. Choose the two-tiered Lobby or the Community Hall for larger events or use one of our meeting rooms for training events and business meetings. The Activity R...

Italian favorites plus wood-fired pizzas are served up in an open, bright space situated on Main Street in Evanston, a tree-lined street walking distance to the Metra and CTA trains stop and home to quaint boutiques and restaurants. D.O.C. stan...

Located on the North Shore, Tuscany offers an extensive selection of unique Italian entrees, sure to tantalize anyone’s taste buds. One-of-a-kind pasta dishes, fine steaks and fresh seafood are prepared to perfection daily. Tuscany is the idea...

Winnetka Community House has been playing host to some of the most beautiful weddings on the North Shore for more than a century. The highlight of our breathtaking renovated room is its natural light, marvelous lights, and southern facing windo...

Built in 1912, the Woman's Club of Evanston has a history of supporting organizations that make a difference in the community. Dedicated to the mission to advance philanthropic, educational, cultural, and humanitarian principles and activities; ...