- 802 W. Dempster St., Evanston
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
Serving up single, double and triple burgers, this Evanston beef joint has become known for its shakes, its burgers and its wide assortment of fries, ranging fr... READ MORE
With an extensive wine list and a menu of prime steaks, Pete Miller's is one of the top destinations for a more spendy dinner in Evanston. Whether you have some... READ MORE
Seafood with a bit of Cajun flair, Davis Street Fishmarket flies in fresh fish daily. The restaurant ditched its former Key West theme for a classier vibe, with... READ MORE
From noon to 1 p.m., expect long lines at Gigio's Pizzeria when Northwestern students and Evanston professionals on lunch pack in for the cheeseburgers and New ... READ MORE
The Evanston branch of Al's #1 Italian Beef is popular with local workers and college students piling in for the quick counter service and moderately priced bur... READ MORE
This suburban favorite for hot dogs also serves ribs, hamburgers and chili. It also features a variety of salads for non-meat eaters. This location is huge, f... READ MORE
Once an actual fire station, Fire House Grill now keeps the theme with vintage uniforms and pictures and photographs of firefighters at work. The bar brings in ... READ MORE
The bustling dining room at this Downers Grove location of the popular Buona chain, which has served the Chicago area since the early '80s, serves up something ... READ MORE
This casual restaurant features burgers, chicken sandwiches and salads. The kid-friendly eatery also features a children's menu with chicken nuggets, grilled ch... READ MORE
This fast food spot features gyros, burgers, hot dogs and Italian beef. READ MORE
This eatery offers all-day breakfast like pancakes and omelets, plus choices like burgers, salads, steaks, chops and seafood. Daily specials are offered with ch... READ MORE
This low-key eatery, which opened in 1973, offers an American menu with choices like burgers, chicken breast sandwiches and salads, plus entrees like chopped si... READ MORE
Family-owned eatery featuring hot dogs, Polish sausage, Italian sausage, soups and sub sandwiches. READ MORE
Filling the gap in downtown Evanston between chain fast food and pricier full-service restaurants, Wild Dogz has become a hit with the local lunch crowd with a ... READ MORE
When Boagie's moved into the former Falbo's address in downtown Downers Grove, not only did they spruce up the decor, but also a new menu that offers a little m... READ MORE
A new Brazilian steakhouse has taken over the ZED451 location. Servers at Chama Gaucha dress as Brazilian cowboys and bring diners skewers with 14 different cut... READ MORE
This no-fuss pub serves hearty entrees and half-pound burgers with all the trimmings: bacon and melted cheddar with a fried egg, sauteed mushrooms and Swiss, an... READ MORE