Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 827 Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091

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.

Ruby of Siam - Skokie

Charcoal Oven

Schaefer's Wines, Foods & Spirits

Mirani's

Convito Cafe and Market

Bakers Square - Wilmette

Jilly's Cafe

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

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Skokie

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

Ridgeview Grill

Ten Mile House

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

Maggiano's - Old Orchard

Jerry's

Emma's Bagel Cafe (formerly Bagel Country)

Akai Hana

Hotcakes Cafe

Pomeroy

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

Fuel

Spice House - Evanston

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

Walker Bros. Original Pancake House (Wilmette)

Edwardo's Natural Pizza - Skokie

Depot Nuevo

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

Little Ricky's

Cafe Aroma

Sarkis Cafe

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

Johnny Rockets - Skokie