Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Evanston

43 restaurants available nearby

1. Blind Faith Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(1510)

Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Evanston

Booked 14 times today

Serving globally inspired menus, Blind Faith is a certified green restaurant transforming the way people enjoy vegetarian cuisine. Just twenty-five minutes from downtown Chicago and only blocks from Northwestern's Evanston campus, our dinning rooms offer a casual warmth perfect for any occasion.

2. Libertad

4.8

Exceptional(3205)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Skokie

Booked 18 times today

Libertad is a casual, chef-driven neighborhood restaurant featuring Latin American inspired cuisine.Executive Chef Mark Mendez, whose experience includes Chicago’s most notable restaurants, pairs bold and exciting flavors for a seasonal menu of small plates ideal for sharing and experiencing the diverse mosaic of the countries that make up Latin America.Noted mixologist Ziyad Asrar has put together a fun and creative cocktail menu while Sommelier Shebnem Ince compiled a succinct wine list that complements the menu with by the glass and bottle selections.You'll quickly find that Libertad personifies the true neighborhood restaurant - a place you want and can dine at all the time because it's welcoming, relaxing and offers a menu so good it's hard to choose. The answer to that dilemma? Visit often.

3. Aboyer

4.7

Exceptional(626)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Winnetka

Booked 22 times today

Aboyer, a French-American brasserie in Chicago's North Shore, is worth the drive. It's praised for its 'excellent food' and 'knowledgeable staff', with reviewers describing it as a 'gem of a restaurant'. Aboyer's 'impeccable service' and 'beautiful presentation' add to the overall high-quality dining experience. Plus, the 'knowledgeable servers and staff' make every visit a pleasure.

4. Anteprima

4.8

Exceptional(3555)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Andersonville

Booked 9 times today

Anteprima is a gem in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, offering a unique Italian dining experience. With reviews raving about its 'consistent high quality in food, service and overall excellent dining experience', it's clear this restaurant is a hit. The 'exquisite, high-end Italian cuisine' is a favorite among patrons. The attentive service, coupled with the 'beautiful food and amazing ambience', makes Anteprima a must-visit destination for any food lover.

5. Zentli

4.9

Exceptional(66)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Evanston

Booked 11 times today

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 (indigenous Nahuatl Language for "corn" or "maize"), is a casual restaurant that serves the best locally sourced Mexican street food in Evanston, Illinois. With fresh, natural ingredients and vegan & vegetarian options in eclectic, artistic digs, we’re your new local favorite. We built Zentli to honor the ingenuity and hard work of Mexican people by bringing you the genuine flavors of street vendors through tasty food and mouth-watering drinks.

6. Kabul House

4.8

Exceptional(84)

Price: Moderate

• Afghan • Evanston

Booked 15 times today

Kabul House offers a taste of appetizing Afghan dishes that have existed in the history of Afghanistan for thousands of years. Our restaurant emphasizes high quality Afghan food, as if prepared from the fingers of any Afghan mother. Our extensive full course menu includes lamb, seafood, beef & chicken dishes as well as vegetarian specialties that include pumpkin, eggplant, spinach & other fresh vegetable options. Our menu hosts a large variety of selections fit for anyone, from vegetarians to meat lovers alike. In most of our recipes, a limited amount of fresh spices & seasonings are used to season the dish in order to create a sensational taste that is not too overwhelming. This makes our Afghan cuisine very enjoyable for anyone & everyone. The atmosphere we provide for our patrons is one of which would be produced in our homes, relaxing, invitingly warm & unforgettable. We could go on & on claiming how exquisite our foods are, but we invite you to come & taste for yourself.

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7. Andies Restaurant - Andersonville

4.4

Awesome(273)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Andersonville

Booked 6 times today

Andies Restaurant in Andersonville is totally worth the drive! The place is warm, inviting, and the staff is friendly and efficient. The food is fresh and flavorful, and the ambience is perfect for personal conversations. Reviewers are consistently impressed with the great service and value, with phrases like 'fab food', 'exceptional staff', and 'won't be disappointed' popping up frequently. It's a winner for locals and visitors alike!

8. Ema - Glenview

4.7

Exceptional(425)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Glenview

Booked 213 times today

Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab. The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

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9. Summer House - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(7922)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 330 times today

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

10. Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

Exceptional(8107)

Price: Moderate

• French • Lincoln Park

Booked 110 times today

Honoring classic French cuisine, Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Our menu features simple French food including Steak Frites, fresh seafood, exquisite bites, and French rolling wine carts. Valet is located at the corner of Lincoln Park West and Belden for $17 cash or Zelle. During the holiday season, for all parties of 9 or more, we ask our guests to call the restaurant directly to book a reservation.Did you know that you can use Lettuce gift cards for carryout and delivery? Just place your order through Lettuce website, the LettuceEats app or any Lettuce restaurant website.

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5.0
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First time dining here and will absolutely be back! Beautiful space and friendly staff. Everything we ate was delicious.
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Chicago / Illinois •142 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Dining at Kabul House is consistently excellent. This was the first time that we went there for lunch. You will have a choice of ordering from the regular dinner menu or a special lunch menu which offered a variety of the restaurant’s delicious appetizers, salads, and entrees in smaller portions( we still took home leftovers!!) at reduced prices. Lunch was an excellent value and a very pleasant dining experience.
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Kabul HousePrice: Moderate• Afghan• Evanston
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4.8
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CatherineVIP
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
We walked by the restaurant twice without realizing it was the restaurant. When you walk inside, it’s very difficult to see and many people were using their phones to read the menu. The food is excellent, a tad rushed, but it would be nice if one could see it.
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LibertadPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Skokie
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PamVIP
Chicago / Illinois •105 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
We had a wonderful holiday dinner. The staff made us feel so welcome. The cocktails, wine and dinner were all outstanding. The steak frites are a family favorite! Probably my favorite restaurant on the Northshore!
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AboyerPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Winnetka
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KristineVIP
Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Lovely Christmas Eve dinner!! Wedge salad and short ribs superb. Staff went out of their way to A.) accommodate our infirmed elderly guests B.) correct a dish that we had misordered. Thank you Carmines!!
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43 restaurants available nearby

1. Blind Faith Cafe

2. Libertad

3. Aboyer

4. Anteprima

5. Zentli

6. Kabul House

7. Andies Restaurant - Andersonville

8. Ema - Glenview

9. Summer House - Chicago

10. Mon Ami Gabi

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