Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Charcoal Oven restaurant

Spice House - Evanston

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

New York Bagel & Bialy - Skokie

Tu Do'

Ruby of Siam - Skokie

Poochie's

Illinois Nut & Candy

Edwardo's Natural Pizza - 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.

Binny's Beverage Depot - Skokie

Binny's superstores offer a huge selection of fine wines, premium spirits, imported and domestic beers, cigars and gift items. This location also offers gourmet groceries and cheeses and a walk-in humidor.

Hub's Gyros I - Skokie

Zelda's Sweet Shoppe

Charcoal Oven

Emma's Bagel Cafe (formerly Bagel Country)

Walker Bros. Original Pancake House (Wilmette)

Pita Inn - Skokie

Dengeos - Skokie

Johnny Rockets - Skokie

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

Schaefer's Wines, Foods & Spirits

Maggiano's - Old Orchard

Akai Hana

Bakers Square - Wilmette

Sarkis Cafe

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

Sandwich Club

AOK Gourmet - Skokie

Irving's for Red Hot Lovers

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Skokie

Kaufman's Bagel & Delicatessen

Bonefish Grill - Skokie

Ridgeview Grill