Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1222 Washington Ct. , Wilmette, IL 60091

Little Island

The double bacon cheeseburger at this tiny Evanston spot weighs in at a pound and a half. Regulars also go in for the Vesuvius (a burger served on French bread and topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, peppers and onions), massive baskets of seasoned cheese fries and regulation Chicago hot dogs, but there's a huge menu to choose from.

Irving's for Red Hot Lovers

Tomo Japanese Street Food

Based on the long lines out the door at Tomo Japanese Street Food, apparently Evanston has been waiting for the food served in the street and casual restaurants of Japan.

Bakers Square - Wilmette

Charcoal Oven

Little Ricky's

Siam Splendour

Extensive Thai food menu with veggie options offered in basic environs, plus a popular lunch buffet.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Evanston

Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts.

Maggiano's - Old Orchard

Convito Cafe and Market

Ridgeview Grill

Akai Hana

Schaefer's Wines, Foods & Spirits

Pomeroy

Pomeroy is inspired by the great bistros and cafes of France.

Mustard's Last Stand

Chockablock with Northwestern memorabilia, this eatery near Ryan Field serves Vienna Beef hot dogs, Polish sausages and burgers to students and college sports fans.

Mirani's

Jerry's

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Skokie

The Barn Steakhouse

First things first: How do you enter The Barn? It's straight down an alley in downtown Evanston, with a reclaimed green barn door welcoming in guests.

Fuel

Walker Bros. Original Pancake House (Wilmette)

Sarkis Cafe

Small mainstay draws crowds for its classic breakfast fare served in a diner-style environment.

Ten Mile House

The quintessential neighborhood restaurant and gathering place, Ten Mile House serves as a bastion for creative comfort foods in Evanston.

Spice House - Evanston

Since-1957 spice purveyor doling out rubs, house blends & imported salts in a tin-ceilinged space.

Smylie Brothers Restaurant & Brewery

This Evanston brewpub and smokehouse specializes in wood-fired pizzas, Texas-inspired barbecue, and craft beer.

Cafe Aroma

Jilly's Cafe

Intimate & popular establishment featuring French bistro fare with an American twist plus brunch.

Hotcakes Cafe

Depot Nuevo