The Barn Steakhouse

4.7

1612 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

If you do not see the time you are looking for on Opentable, please give us a call at 847-868-8041 so that we can personally make your reservation.

The Barn Steakhouse is a “meat-centric hideaway” housed in a 19th century brick barn hidden away down an alley in the middle of Evanston. A homage to owner Amy Morton’s legendary father, restaurateur Arnie Morton (Morton’s Steakhouse), the menu boasts the finest quality ingredients available including table-side salad service and prime heritage Angus steaks. As The Barn's menu is ever-evolving, the exact menu may be different when you dine.

Featured in the Chicago Tribune and Evanston Now, The Barn is situated in a 19th century building, which was once a horse stable. Its entrance is accessible through the back alleyway for a unique experience. The intimate spot is accessible only through the alley and features soaring ceilings. This eatery also provides seating for up to 80 guests as well as outdoor seating in the winter garden.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Steak
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 868-8041
Website
https://www.thebarnsteakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Debbie Gold
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
Rear 1016 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
Neighborhood
Evanston
Cross street
Church & Oak - Rear Alley Entrance
Parking details
Two public lots are located within one block of the restaurant.
Public transit
Davis Purple LineDavis Street Station Metra
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Add a Colorful Bouquet
$40.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Add a bouquet of colorful flowers to the table, a beautiful touch of grace, with a vase, to take home, from Seville Flowers in Evanston! Please be aware we will need 48 hours advance notice for the reservation or we may not be able to arrange flowers with our florist.
Add A Single Stem Flower & Vase
$20.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Add a single stem flower to the table, a beautiful touch of grace, with a vase, to take home, from Seville Flowers in Evanston! Please be aware we will need 48 hours advance notice for the reservation or we may not be able to arrange flowers with our florist.
Mondavi Wine Dinner
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 28, 2025 only
Please join us for 5 wines from Mondavi Winery which provides World-class red wines sourced from legendary Napa Valley vineyards with five decades of winemaking dating back to 1966. Served with the wines will be 4 courses prepared by our James Beard Award winning Chef Debbie Gold.

Popular dishes

French Onion Soup$11.95
gruyere, herbed crouton
Barn Chopped Salad$10.95
avocado, red pepper, carrots, cucumber, goat cheese, romaine, fresh mint, red wine vinaigrette
Little Gem and Creamy Dijon Salad$13.95
parmigiano reggiano, pickled vidalia onions, chopped egg, pepitas, Spanish white anchovies, bacon
The Grand Central Caviar Sandwich$21.95
wild american bowfin caviar, farm egg, crème fraîche
Classic Crab Cake$21.95
green goddess aioli, lime, garlic
Burrata, Tomato and Watermelon$17.95
Asian pear, Italian parsley, toasted artisanal bread
Selection of European Cheeses$29.85
house-made jam, marcona almonds, dried fruits, crackers

Entrees

Bison Bolognese$28.95
ricotta salata, red wine, chitarra pasta
Pan-Seared Salmon$33.95
old-fashioned mustard honey glaze, dill yogurt, cucumber salad
Za'atar Roasted Half Chicken$29.95
butter-braised knob onions, sherry, parsley
Crab Spaghetti$38.95
white wine, shallots, garlic, chili, parmigiano reggiano
Pan-Seared Calves Liver$28.95
bacon, leek, red wine reduction, black pepper
Heritage Sirloin Burger$23.95
boursin cheese, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, frites

Steaks

Heritage Angus Beef (Gluten Free) served with red wine demi-glace and German butterball potatoes. Toppers include: blue cheese / au poivre / parmesan crust / tarragon horseradish / truffle butter $4.95, bearnaise $2.95, jumbo lump crab / crab oscar $14.95. Make it a surf & turf: South African lobster tail with clarified butter $42.95

Bone-In Ribeye$62.95
New York$59.95
Filet Mignon$58.95
Center Strip Manhattan Cut$47.95
Dry-Aged New York$68.95
Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye$66.95

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$12.95
arugula pistachio pesto
Asparagus$11.95
simply roasted
Creamed Swiss Chard$11.95
cipollini onions
Roasted Mushrooms$15.95
crimini, oyster, king trumpet
Mac and Cheese$11.95
gruyere and Cheddar, herbed breadcrumbs
Lobster Tail$42.95
South African lobster tail with clarified butter
Robuchon Potatoes$13.95
buttery mashed yukon golds, parmigiano reggiano

Prix-Fixe Dinner

$37.95 per person; 5:00-6:00 nightly

Little Gem Salad
creamy dijon dressing, parmigiano reggiano, pickled vidalia onions, chopped egg, pepitas, Spanish white anchovies, bacon
Pan-Seared Salmon
mustard honey glaze, dill yogurt, cucumber salad
New York Strip Steak "Manhattan Cut"
Za'atar Roasted Chicken
butter-braised knob onions, sherry, parsley
"Arnie's" Chocolate Velvet Cake
Pecan Streusel Carrot Cake

What 1,612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Romantic
North Suburbs
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Barn Steakhouse in Evanston offers a "great ambiance" and "outstanding service" with a cool, old-school vibe. Highlights include "delicious steaks," a diverse wine list, and memorable desserts like Arnie's Velvet Cake. While some dishes and service aspects occasionally miss the mark, many patrons find the overall experience "worth every dollar."

1,612 Reviews

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Joanne
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at The Barn we went with friends and all four of us really enjoyed it! The service was really good and the food was excellent. We will be back. Thank you
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Chris
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined here multiple times and it’s always wonderful. Superb steaks, excellent sides and wine list. Always a pleasure!
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jen
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfection in every single way. Delicious fun night out!
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PATRICIA
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Barn is an exceptional place to dine especially for a special occasion. We had a 3-person birthday celebration which I appreciated the restaurant acknowledged with a sparkler for the table and some digestifs. The Barn's prix-fixe dinner between 5:00-6:00pm is worthwhile to come early for. The 3-course meal is a decent value and the portion size is perfect. The atmosphere is the best.
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Emanuel
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
They missed the birthday never came out it was in the notes before we got there
The Barn SteakhouseResponded 1 day ago
i am so sorry! emanuel, this was entirely my fault! i am so so sorry. thank you for sharing this. i am so sorry to disappoint you! amy
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Mark
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The Barn is a gem in Evanston that we’ve enjoyed several times over the years. Last night, the steaks were fantastic as always, but the service was off and aggressively rushed. We had only sat down for a few minutes when the server told us we needed to order everything right away - a rough start to New Year’s when we were planning to enjoy over 2 hours and ring in midnight there. It made no sense given we were not the last seating and there weren’t people waiting for tables. Perhaps the staff was trying to get us out because they were trying to make it somewhere else. The table was set with bread plates when we sat down. We asked for bread three times, but they did not bring until after they had cleared the bread plates and our entrees had come. We noted a scallion allergy at the table. Two potatoes came out without, but the third was garnished with scallions and therefore uneditable. I appreciate that New Year’s can be tough night, but what could have been a fantastic evening fell short.
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Craig
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, attentive and took note of allergies. The food was terrific. Cool, old school steakhouse vibe
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Myriam
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great ambiance and great staff. My husband had as starter French onion soup following by a center Manhattan steak great flavor and tender, grilled to his liking of medium rare. I had the crab spaghetti- absolutely delicious highly recommend it. No skimping on the crab meat. For dessert we had Arnie’s chocolate velvet cake and the sour cream cheese cake - scrumptious 🎂😋🥰
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David
VIP
Chicago
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was at The Barn for a New Years Eve dinner with a friend, overall amazing experience. Cocktails and bar service was excellent. Dinner, steaks and sides, were prepared to perfection. Wine list was very diverse and selections were ideal for whatever you selected as your dinner entrée. Service was 5-star from the valet, greeter at the front, bartender and full dinner staff. The Barn has always been my favorite for dinner with family, friends, business colleagues and for special occasions. Never disappointed in the years I have been visiting The Barn!
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Jim
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect way to ring in the new year! Loved the Shrimp Zoraine appetizer, Beef Wellington main meal and Arnie’s Velvet Cake for dessert. Yum!
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FAQs

The Barn Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 868-8041.

The Barn Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1612 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Rear 1016 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

Cross street
Church & Oak - Rear Alley Entrance
Neighborhood
Evanston
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Two public lots are located within one block of the restaurant.
Public transit
Davis Purple LineDavis Street Station Metra
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Debbie Gold
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thebarnsteakhouse.com/
Phone number
(847) 868-8041
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

The Barn Steakhouse

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Add a Colorful Bouquet

Add A Single Stem Flower & Vase

Mondavi Wine Dinner

Filet Mignon

New York

New York Strip Steak "Manhattan Cut"

Appetizers

French Onion Soup$11.95

Barn Chopped Salad$10.95

Little Gem and Creamy Dijon Salad$13.95

The Grand Central Caviar Sandwich$21.95

Classic Crab Cake$21.95

Burrata, Tomato and Watermelon$17.95

Selection of European Cheeses$29.85

Entrees

Bison Bolognese$28.95

Pan-Seared Salmon$33.95

Za'atar Roasted Half Chicken$29.95

Crab Spaghetti$38.95

Pan-Seared Calves Liver$28.95

Heritage Sirloin Burger$23.95

Steaks

Bone-In Ribeye$62.95

New York$59.95

Filet Mignon$58.95

Center Strip Manhattan Cut$47.95

Dry-Aged New York$68.95

Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye$66.95

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$12.95

Asparagus$11.95

Creamed Swiss Chard$11.95

Roasted Mushrooms$15.95

Mac and Cheese$11.95

Lobster Tail$42.95

Robuchon Potatoes$13.95

Prix-Fixe Dinner

Little Gem Salad

Pan-Seared Salmon

New York Strip Steak "Manhattan Cut"

Za'atar Roasted Chicken

"Arnie's" Chocolate Velvet Cake

Pecan Streusel Carrot Cake

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Barn Steakhouse offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Barn Steakhouse restaurant rated?

Is The Barn Steakhouse currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information