- 706 Main St., Evanston
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... READ MORE
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... 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
Located in Wolfgang Puck's former digs, the Roman-inspired spot offers lunch options like pitas, sandwiches and salads. Stop in during the evening for seasonal ... READ MORE
At the upscale end of Evanston's long list of Thai restaurants, Noodle Garden brings in a crowd of mostly older diners. The spot features small wooden tables li... READ MORE
A classic retro diner (the menu and walls are packed with cheesy '50s-style pictures) Clarke's specializes in breakfast all day and night, with heaping piles of... 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
A family owned restaurant, Olive Mountain has brought fine Middle Eastern dining to Evanston for more than a decade. The lunch prices are great, with pita sandw... READ MORE
A great destination for a big group or a casual date, Tapas Barcelona offers a wide variety of small plates. Sample favorites such as stuffed olives, skewered b... READ MORE
Although it's not so little anymore, the Cafe still features classic Mexican fare with some upscale twists. Appetizer favorites include the guacamole -- servers... READ MORE
There's live jazz and an upscale menu at The 1800 Club on the edge of downtown Evanston. Indoors the look is European with dark burgundy walls and a parquet flo... READ MORE
There’s a reason the lines stretch around the block: The sandwiches are darn good! If the selection of a dozen or so subs -- from traditional Italian to tuna --... READ MORE
Serving Mandarin, Szechwan and Cantonese dishes since 1973, specialties here include mu shu pork with homemade pancakes and the kuo-tae fried dumpling appetizer... READ MORE
Located in Evanston's Hotel Orrington, the Globe Cafe offers a cozy, living room-style vibe and American cuisine with Euro-flair. For breakfast, dig into fruit-... READ MORE
This casual Evanston eatery is a spinoff of Siam Pasta, but this location has a bonus: rooftop outdoor seating. The menu includes Thai classics like pad Thai an... READ MORE
Get an authentic taste of the Islands at this Caribbean spot. Specials include curry goat, ox tails and cow foot, so don't go in expecting burgers and fries wit... READ MORE
This upscale sushi spot aims to stand out with an emphasis on Japanese cuisine and seriousness about sake. The restaurant offers an extensive sake list and also... READ MORE
A beach-themed kosher pizza parlor? Yes, indeed. Malibu's, owned by Ken Hechtman of Ken's Diner and Grill and Bugsy's Charhouse, servea up thin-crust, deep-dish... READ MORE
An independent coffee shop with Bohemian style, Pick a Cup hosts a communal computer and plenty of board games, displays and sells work for local artists and ha... READ MORE
The beloved Lakeview late night grilled cheese bar expands to its second location in Evanston, offering their signature sandwiches in addition to "grilled chees... READ MORE
Great for date nights, this quiet French restaurant serves classic dishes with seasonal ingredients like braised short ribs, oyster of the day, pan seared foie ... READ MORE