Jacky's Bistro - Evanston, IL 60201 | Metromix Chicago

Jacky's Bistro


2545 Prairie Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201
847-733-0899
Enjoy French comfort food in a warm, casual atmosphere at Jacky's Bistro. At lunch, spectacular salads and sandwiches garnish the menu. As for dinner, the tasty crab cakes are a fave starter, followed by a hearty entrée of bouillabaisse, steak frites, or braised short ribs. A chef's tasting menu of four or five courses is available too.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Prairie and Central.
Parking:
Street and Valet. Valet Parking: $5
Public Transportation:
Metra Union Pacific Train: Central Street
CTA bus: 201
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Lunch: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday through Friday
Dinner: 5-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 5-8 p.m., Sunday.
Cuisine:
French
Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
Price Range:
$$$ ($16-$25)
Reservations:
Recommended
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Wine list of some 250 selections.
Smoking:
No
Audience:
Families. High chairs and booster seats available.

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
Yes. For Sunday brunch
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities
Specialties:
Steak frites; Dover sole; bouillabaisse; crab cakes.
Payment Methods:
Discover Card, Visa, and Major Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. For 36
Delivery:
No
Seating :
For 92

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"overrated"

Nadine from sams - July 17, 2008

I found the service and staff a bit stuffy, snobby, and discourteous. Our waiter ignored our table because we did not order any wine. The food wa...

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"Not as good as the last time"

teoli from south east - April 19, 2008

I've dined here twice. The first on New Years Eve, which was memorable and more recentlly which was not. The ambiance is above average. It's set in...

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"Many better bistrots in Chicago - spend the cabfare"

bigz from Northwest side - April 14, 2008

Have the reviewers ever eaten at a GOOD French restaurant in Chicago? Small tables meant cramped seating. Waiter quick with food but the wine arriv...

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