Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 844 Spruce Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

Writers' Theatre

For more than 25 years, Writers Theatre has captivated Chicagoland audiences with inventive interpretations of classic work, a bold approach to contemporary theatre and a dedication to creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible.

Guanajuato

Mark and Margarita Challenger, owners of the erstwhile Wholey Guacamole Mexican Grill, took a step up in June 2010 with this larger, more upscale Glencoe eatery featuring contemporary take on authentic family recipes. The restaurant is named for Guanajuato (pronounced "juan-a-wotto"), the state in the central highlands of Mexico where Chef Margarita Challenger grew up. Her menu offers dishes such as blackened tilapia fajitas, tacos filled with barbacoa (slowly cooked, pulled goat meat) and grilled pork chops lightly covered with mole poblano.

Hackney's - Harms Road, Glenview

A family-owned business dating back to Prohibition, Hackney's hospitality started in the glassed-in back porch of the Glenview home where Jack and Bebe Hackney sold corned-beef sandwiches and beer. When the Volstead Act was repealed in 1933 they added a four-stool bar and started cooking up Hackneyburgers in 10-inch black iron frying pans, served on Bebe's homemade dark rye, just the way they still serve them today.

Tapas Gitana

Popular neighborhood haunt offering variety of Spanish small plates & paella plus an outdoor patio.

Ma Ma Louise's Little Red Hen

Fried, barbecued & baked chicken, plus ribs, pizza & more, served with down-home atmosphere.

Akai Hana

The Happ Inn

Come join us at the Happ for Casual, Contemporary, Comfort food including hamburgers, signature salads, Wood oven pizzas, memorable sandwiches and joyful dessert. Don't forget to have a cold drink and enjoy the game on our 50" screens.

Mirani's

Frank and Betsie's

European & American dishes plated in a casual, sophisticated space with outdoor seating.

Pomeroy

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

Depot Nuevo

Jerry's

Little Ricky's

Cafe Aroma

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.

Guildhall

Guildhall is one of the latest sprawling additions to the North Shore. Helmed by executive chef Christian Ragano, an alum of Tru and NoMI Kitchen, the cuisine is seasonally focused American food with European influences.

Hotcakes Cafe

Bakers Square - Wilmette

Binny's Express - Glencoe

A smaller store of the Binny's chain, selling fine wines, premium spirits, imported and domestic beers and gourmet groceries.

Convito Cafe and Market

Fuel

O’Neil’s

A Downtown neighborhood Irish Bar

Sarkis Cafe

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

Ridgeview Grill

Walker Bros. Original Pancake House (Wilmette)

Irving's for Red Hot Lovers