Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 2424 W.. Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202

Smylie Brothers Restaurant & Brewery

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

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.

Tu Do'

Union Pizzeria

At thirteen, Vince was determined to figure out how his favorite pizza was made so he got a job in that pizzeria. He was hooked. He spent the next ten years developing his skills in kitchens around Chicago.

Trattoria Demi

Warm space & sidewalk seats for Italian staples from shrimp scampi to meatball sandwiches & wine.

Dengeos - Skokie

Kansaku

Market-fresh sushi, noodles & Japanese standards prepared in a contemporary, intimate space.

JR Dessert Bakery

We've come a long way since 1979, but there are somethings that haven't changed. We still use the finest quality ingredients and we still make everything by hand.

Bennison's Bakery

A North Shore institution since 1938, this full line bakery in Evanston specializes in European-style pastries, cookies, custo-decorated cakes and breads. Its staff includes two Certified Master Bakers and owner Jory Downer, whose father bought the bakery in 1967, was a member of the winning U.S. team at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie international bread bakers' competition in Paris in 2005.

Hub's Gyros I - Skokie

Joy Yee's Noodles - Evanston

Joy Yee's Noodles combines different dishes and styles from across Asia with fresh-fruit smoothies and bubble teas.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Evanston

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

Yasotorn

This comfortable Southeast Asian restaurant serves warming – yet light and tropical – dishes from Thailand

Dozika

Pan Asian Cooking and Sushi Bar. Carry out and Delivery available. Dine In is open. It will be limited dine in, please make reservation. Curbside pick up upon request.

Siam Splendour

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

The Celtic Knot Public House

Boisterous saloon featuring Irish pub grub, booze & live music in comfortable surroundings.

Blind Faith Cafe

Casual restaurant with on-site bakery serving creative vegetarian & vegan fare plus baked goods.

Few Spirits

Few is a grain-to-glass distillery located in Evanston. Named Whisky Advocate's Craft Whisky of the Year, Few is sold in 15 states and across 4 continents, not to mention featured prominently behind bars throughout Chicago.

Siam Pasta - Evanston

Curries, noodle dishes & other Thai standards in casual quarters with seating on a rooftop patio.

Mt. Everest Restaurant

Warm, bright spot serving Indian & Nepalese food plus popular lunch buffet & imported Indian beers.

New York Bagel & Bialy - 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.

Tapas Barcelona

Festive, warm space for Spanish small plates is adorned with colorful modern art & posters.

Trattoria D.O.C.

Italian favorites plus wood-fired pizzas served up in an open, bright space popular with families.

Illinois Nut & Candy

Poochie's

Hungarian Kosher Foods

Koi

Extensive Chinese, Japanese & Thai food offerings plus martinis served up in an airy, modern space.

Pita Inn - Skokie

Zelda's Sweet Shoppe