Came for lunch to the new location. The service was excellent. Got served right away. We both ordered salads. I had the RS (regular size) It was plenty of food. I asked for chicken and got a lot of fresh chicken breast. The dressing was one of the better ones, I've had. Also ordered the side of onion strings. For a buck there was a lot and crispy . The temp was not hot but still tasty. I would definitely com back . The menu is large. read more

Darn it! We really wanted to love it. We hadn't been there in a few years, way before it moved. Back then, the sandwiches were huge and delicious. We stopped in today to grab a little lunch. Our server was extremely friendly! But the service was lacking. Our meal came out. We had to ask for napkins. Then we had to ask for the side of chipotle mayo that was supposed to be served with it . Then I realized we didn't have any forks or knives, but by this time I didn't want to ask anymore. So I just used the toothpick to spread the chipotle mayo. The cheesesteak sliders sounded so delicious. But there was barely any meat on them. We took off the top bun, but even then not enough meat. Listen, I am a true Evanstion and I really want them to succeed! But they're definitely going to need to up their game. On the positive side. There were many large green TVs with lots of football! It'd be a super great place to go watch some football. Definitely give it a try for Monday night Bears game. read more

Bat17 was a little disappointing on our most recent visit. We wanted a sports bar at to watch a Big10 basketball championship game. We remembered Bat 17 from previous visits and had really liked it. Since then, it relocated down the street. New location is fine. A bit more sterile. We sat in the side room, hoping for sound. No sound on their tvs so that's a bummer when you actually care about the game. Maybe it was like that before, too? The food is still good. We split the Roadhouse Chicken sandwich and, as before, they let us each choose our own side. Appreciate that. Our server was very friendly when she came around, but there were times we were waiting to be checked on, etc. We also had a weird interaction with the bus boy. The other bummer is that they used to have tons of beers on tap. Now just 4. I'd say the food is still good but other factors made this a miss for me. read more

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In short, the food was great, but I wouldn't come back here. Why? We came on a hot day and there weren't many other patrons at the time. I suppose the staff felt like this gave them free reign to just...not work? The entire time we were there, one guy was yapping away, swearing, making fun of someone, ragging on a colleague who was going to be late because of the extreme heat, and generally being obnoxious. He (behind the bar) and the guy he was talking to (friend? Colleague? Unclear) were also SO loud that my fiance and I couldn't even talk to each other! Ridiculous. When we finally wanted the check, the waitress had vanished; I got up and found her chatting in the hall with two other girls. I get that when there aren't many people in your workplace you probably don't feel like working, but all this honestly killed our experience of dining out that day. Again, the food we had (breakfast sliders, wedge salad and and a sandwich) were good, but the service/ambiance were so off-putting that we wouldn't return. read more

Showed up at 12:30 for lunch. Closed - doesn't open until 4 pm. Their web site, Google, and Yelp all dhow opening time to be 11 am. Wasted a trip to downtown Evanston. This has been true for several weeks now. read more

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....6 in one hand half a dozen in the other. I went in for drinks BEFORE the burned food incident and it was ok. The martini hit, but the service felt rushed. read more

Bat 17 - Never, have I EVER seen ORANGE potato salad! - New American Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Back in Evanston and back at Bat 17. They moved several buildings to the North on the same street fyi. The taking care of business is hands down the best thing here but we tried the Brooklyn Bambino and the Tyler Durden cheesesteak as well. The Bambino was ok but the cheesesteak is my second favorite thing on the menu. Sweet potato fries and Tots were good also. read more

Bat 17 - Taking Takin' Care of Business and Brooklyn Bambino with tots - New American Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Used to come here all the time when i lived in Evanston and adored this place. I came back while in the area to check out their new location and the renovations look amazing. It used to give college sport bar but now they really snazzed up the place, as the interior is gorgeous and it feels more like a sit down restaurant. Don't get me wrong, they still have plenty of TVs and a bar if you want to watch games here. I got a classic, as I started with the pig skins. You can never go wrong with these - The skins of the potatoes are so crispy and they are loaded with toppings. The BBQ sauce and ranch that come with them compliment them well. The K2 burger was good - the meat was juicy but a small complaint is that there could've been more toppings to match the patty. The bacon was extra crispy and i'll give them some points for that. The sweet potato fries are waffle style and are great. The staff was attentive and so friendly. After awhile they started i think open night mic or a singer was performing - not 100% sure. While in concept I love this - live music is wonderful for the community. In this instance, the mixing was pretty rough and the girls microphone was way too loud. We finished our food and we're going to chill a bit but it got to the point where we decided to leave due to the issues. So while I hope they continue this, the sound really needs to be tested beforehand. (This was last month i dined in so this could've been fixed by now). I appreciate the update Bat17 has done and will continue coming back here for a reliable meal in the future. read more

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Horrible place. Noisy until 2am, constantly people smoking on the sidewalk by the door, the worst neighbors, very anti-community EDITS AT OWNER'S REQUEST: owner says I called the police. I did not. Owner is lying. Owner says I called to threaten them. I did not. Owner is lying. Owner rented space and allowed rentees to break multiple ordinances. Owner is rejecting consequences of their choice. Owner is an irresponsible business owner. Bad owner, bad. read more

This is NO longer a sports bar or a place for groups. This was a very rough experience. Some of our group had been here previously and they had a very fun game room. They no longer staff that area and would not allow patrons there. So we sat in the regular area and they did have a lot of TVs but the staff argued about playing the Sox on the TVs. Then the service was incredibly slow. I understand we had 12 people but they were not busy. Half the tables were open. So we just closed our tab and left and they added a group gratuity of 25%!! They knew the service was terrible. I can understand 18 or 20% but how dare you charge 25% on a group tab. Will never be back. Stay away! read more

Drink great food, food like big in Texas no joke so true. Staff are amazing, great and has value. It can get loud on game day overall you can enjoy watching a fun game. read more

Huge portions but still on the pricy side. Proportions of sandwiches seem off - too much bread, not enough filling. Tots are good.

I would describe this as elevated bar food. While it may be a little higher in price, the portion sizes are huge which I find a good trade off! I got the Reuben egg rolls and they were done very well. I have had Reuben egg rolls at 3 places now and these take the top of the list. Also, their pretzels bites were fluffy and yummy read more

Bat 17 - Rueben Eggrolls - New American Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Food has declined in the last few months. Bat 17 used to have great buns, but recently that have switched to cheap buns which are similar to what you would buy at the grocery store. The portions have also declined. I ordered a turkey burger and the burger was quite small (there is no way it was 8 ounces before cooking). My kids ordered sliders and nachos, both of which are also smaller than they used to be. Bat 17 used to pride itself on quality. The owners are being cheap and the food is declining. Very sad. read more

The cocktails and food were one of the best I've had. Nice ambiance, good service and great food. read more

Bat 17 - Black and Blue Burger - New American Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Thank you for being there today at Taste of Roselle! I had their Korean Pork Belly Tacos and my husband got the buffalo chicken wings. For the price and flavor, both worth it! read more

Bat 17 - Korean pork belly tacos...i promise, the bellies are there underneath and the slices were just enough - New American Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I use to go to the one down the street, GREAT Service, then! I was there last week eat in the bar at a table, it took me to go to the bar to ask the bar tender do I order from you, he said my waitress would be by soon, 11 mins later after sitting down for 15 mins before I walked to the bar, what!! So a total of 26 mins before the waitress came by, NEVER EVER OK!! I asked her if she was the only waitress for the whole restaurant of approx 60 tables just in eyesight of where I was sitting she said yes, NOT OK!!! I placed my order 28 mins later out came my 4 sliders minus silverware and 3 things I asked for, OMG!! Bat 17 has good food I will give them that but to have a approx 100 seat restaurant with 1 waitress is Ludicrous, seriously!! My score out of a 5 is 1.....1 is for the waitress DOING HER BEST under these circumstance!! Shame on the management, period! read more

Great sliders and huge portions, had a very nice time with my friends, and my handsome boyfriend

Ended up here through a series of mishaps. Had a reservation at a beautiful restaurant for our anniversary (couple, 3 adult children). Though I'd checked the online menu it turned out there was nothing other than apps we could eat there (lacking pescatarian/vegetarian options). We can't eat shellfish which there was plenty of. Thinking on my feet where we could eat in Evanston, I came up with Bat 17 as I knew that all 5 of us could find something that we liked there, also it was in walking distance- would not require us to pile back into the car. It was quite a departure from our original nice restaurant, Bat 17 is a sports bar.. full stop. When we got there, it was empty. Not a good sign on a Sunday night with loads of sports on tv. (Remember, it's a sports bar). As it had been so many years since I'd been there I had forgotten just how divey it is. I was gobsmacked but we tried to carry on. My husband, maybe the pickiest eater of the bunch, finally settled on a tuna burger (I think) which he ate (I think sans a side), 1 kid who likes Caesar salad ordered that which is typical of him. Though each ate them I suspect they were just ok, edible. Another kid ordered an asparagus salad which she could barely eat; I didn't ask her what was not good about it. Here follows why the one star: my son and I (the biggest and least picky eaters) ordered one of their specialty burgers, I requested mine with a veggie patty. They were out of the kind of bun specific to this particular burger so my son had to change his order, NBD. When my burger came, for some reason I felt compelled to ask the server (I've never felt the need to confirm this elsewhere) if she was 100% certain it was a veggie patty, though she assured me it was, it was 100% NOT! The Tator tots were of the frozen kind you buy at the grocery and heat in your oven, the fries weren't particularly delicious either, nor was the liquidy horse radish sauce that came with my burger. Also the waitress was, aside from the veggie patty fiasco, a little goofy. read more

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Decided to try B-17 before a Wildcat football game after seeing a review on Campus Eats. One of the best burgers I've ever had... anywhere! My burger had that unmistakable grilled flavor and smell. It was juicy and thick and perfectly cooked! My buddy told me, " You gotta try this barbecue sauce!" But I didn't want to ruin the flavor of the meat so I said "No." I also tried the classic slider with pickles and onions. This slider has nothing in common with White Castle, especially the meat which is good, but not as good as their regular burger. You can't go wrong with fries or tater tots--both excellent, but if I had to choose one I would definitely go with the tots : ) Please try Bat17 and have a burger. You won't regret it: ) read more

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Came here early afternoon during the cold snap on Dec. 13 when it was literally 1 degree F outside with stiff winds. So bar was pretty quiet. Bartender was nice and very friendly. Unfortunately, food was mediocre. Roxy chicken salad was okay but beef sliders were some type of unrecognizable meat and very dry. Asked for aioli to make them more palatable. Worse, a COCKROACH ran onto the bar next to our plates while we were eating there and scurried back behind the beer taps too quickly to catch. Not the best experience. Unlikely to return. read more

Restaurants rarely last very long, so the fact that I have a 2009 review here says a lot (I had a 2010 review, but it was beyond simple tweaking and instead relied way too heavily on of-the-moment internet cliches...shudder). I went here before a movie with my friend. As NU alumnae, we knew many restaurants had come into the dining-centered Evanston, but this was near the theatre and we knew it was good. Off we went! The service was a bit slow despite a mostly empty crowd early on a Sunday night, but our waiter was very polite and seemed like a nice guy. My friend enjoyed her teriyaki chicken sandwich. Her side salad was full of (feta?) cheese, which I don't think they mention on the menu, so she avoided it. It would be good if they clarified this. I had my go-to, the Sedona shrimp salad without bacon. Wow! It is just as good as I remember it. The smoky dressing is tasty, and so are the sauteed onions and peppers. The shrimp is perfectly cooked too. I highly recommend it! The menu might be sandwich dominant, but they clearly prioritize their salads and make sure they're full of interesting ingredients and well made. read more

Ordered 3 to-go meals and turns out it's closed?! Now I have to fight the bill with my credit card company.

Call yourself a sports bar? With a Bears game on your TVs, you decided to have 90's 2000's pop music playing softly instead of the game call. Why? read more

Visiting Bat 17 was nothing short of meeting all my expectations. A bustling sports bar and restaurant located in the heart of Evanston, Illinois. The atmosphere was friendly and fun, making it the ideal spot to catch a game or simply unwind after a long day. The establishment was spotless, and a good number of TVs scattered throughout the space ensuring everyone has a prime viewing angle for any sports game. The menu at Bat 17 is extensive, with the PT-40 turkey sandwich being excellent in my opinion. Piled high with tender, juicy slices of turkey, the sandwich is a delicious and satisfying choice for any meal. But what truly set the experience apart was their signature "Pig Skins" - the most perfect potato skins I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. Crispy on the outside and loaded with a mouthwatering blend of cheese, bacon/bbq pulled pork, and sour cream, these Pig Skins are a must-try for any visitor. The service at Bat 17 was impeccable. Attentive and courteous, the staff went above and beyond to ensure a delightful dining experience. Each team member was knowledgeable about the menu and eager to offer recommendations tailored to individual preferences. The central location of Bat 17 only added to its appeal, making it a convenient and accessible option for both locals and visitors alike. John the bartender was the most memorable with being the friendliest, very warm & welcoming. Told me beforehand, if I needed to alter the order with adding or taking something off there was zero issues and no trouble. Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or settling in to watch the big game, Bat 17 is sure to leave a lasting impression. read more

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Why does Bat have such bad reviews?? It's quite a great place - it definitely punches above its weight for sports bar-type places. The food and service have always been great. It's a laid back, college-y place that will hit the spot when you need a big a$$ burger, and the range on the menu accommodates so much more. This is my go-to place when I want to sit at a bar, eat a burger, and have a chill night. read more

I have tried several things in the menu and enjoy the food, but I take issue with the atmosphere. It's very dark. Servers do the minimum as far as customer service and checking in tables. I think they want a sports bar-type ambience but on the occasions I went, it was quiet and dark and mostly empty (even with sports on the TVs). I like the food so I'll probably just start doing take-out from there. read more

We took our son to an event on the Skokie/Evanston border that ran until 8pm. Finding a place that stays open later in the Skokie/Evanston area can be a challenge, so we consulted Yelp and came up with Bath 17 that seemed to have some solid reviews. We walked into the building an noticed there are two sides. One side was large and cavernous - I think it's supposed to be like a sports bar. There were some pool tables and lots of high tops tables. There were a few college students in the mostly empty space. We chose door number two on the left because it was a more cozy space that actually had customers enjoying dinner - we thought we might get better service on that side. We were not noticed for almost 15 minutes. One server, that was very sweet when we finally made eye contact, was serving everyone. She finally did notice us and apologized profusely. She took our drink order. They serve Pepsi products and had a good assortment of craft draft beers. They also have some drink specials by day - Thursday was $3.50 cent well drinks - like rum & coke. We noticed right away that the prices are a bit expensive. Most sandwiches and burgers were around the $15 range. The sides cost an additional fifty cents to a dollar more. The menu has an explanation about their prices - you are paying for quality and quantity. I would agree that the food tasted good and that the servings were large. Our teen devoured a huge burger and my husband and I each took half of our sandwiches home. I loved the pulled pork sandwich I ordered. My husband felt like he could make the pastrami sandwich better and for less at home. We both loved the crunchy sweet potato waffle fries. I thought the coleslaw side was amazing on my sandwich. Before tip our bill totaled $75 for three burgers/sandwiches, one soda and two draft beers. Not inexpensive, but about what you pay at most establishments in Evanston. read more

Bat 17 - New American Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I was in the mood for a low-key place with great food so Bat 17 seemed worth a try on a rainy Sunday afternoon. It's really big so even with quite a few people watching football, it was easy to get a nice cozy booth while drying off from the rain. They have a HUGE menu and there were MANY appealing sounding things but I ended up with the Tyler Durden which is essentially a spicy cheesesteak on sourdough bread. The bread, which is from the nearby Bennison's, made this a slam dunk. I highly recommend a side of their cheese sauce for dipping your fries-- it has a sweet, BBQ flavor. Also, it was enormous so I ate half of it and brought the rest home to eat later. It was just as good, a sign of a great sandwich! Our server was exactly what you want at a place like this- friendly and not overbearing. Bat 17 was absolutely what I wanted-- low-key and delicious. I will be back for sure. read more

One of the worst experiences ever. Came after a northwestern basketball game looking for a sports bar. This is absolutely not a sports bar. Says on this yelp page it's a sports bar with lots of beer and a northwestern theme. They have 4 beers on tap, not one single northwestern thing in sight. The TVs are hung up sideways and playing knitting tutorials. They have like faint jazz music playing in the background and it's dead silent during the NFL playoffs. I watched at least 10 people walk in and stand in line, and not get seated and walk out. I watched an entire table of 10 not get served for at least 20 minutes and just stand up and leave. Table across the way got served raw chicken??? Genuinely if you are the owner or manager and read this you should be ashamed. I wouldn't even come back here if it was free. PS: it's really hard to mess up pretzel bites and somehow you managed to. read more

Wings were average. Everything else wasn't edible .. don't come here unless you are desperate and looking for mediocre service. Good portion sizes though!!!!!!! read more

Bat 17 has an unusual atmosphere, which gives you lots of things to distract you while you wait for your order to arrive ;-) The restaurant is hidden away on a side-street that runs parallel to the metro line. When my friend and I visited here recently, I tried their Ruben sandwich; it was not only delicious, but perhaps the largest sandwich of that type I've had in recent memory! For dessert, my friend and I shared an piece of their amazing banana cream pie; the pie had a chocolate chip cookie dough crust, and is guaranteed to make anyone happy about breaking their diet ;-) Over and above their excellent food, Bat 17 has a really large selection of beers, including home brews, as well as foreign and domestic bottles. read more

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I have been to Bat 17 numerous times over the years, and I always really enjoy it. They have solid vegetarian options, and the rest of their food is equally good. Their outside seating section is a big hit in the warm weather, but the indoors is just as nice. The servers in my experience have always been kind and helpful which is much appreciated! I feel like it is hard to find a good sandwhich or burger nowadays, but Bat 17 does the basics very well. read more

Bat 17 - New American Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Great spot for a filling lunch with friends, family or coworkers. Selection to appease a range of appetites - salads, burgers, and a Michigan hometown fave Zingermanns-inspired sandwiches. Orange chicken salad was yummy, chicken wasn't over-fried. Burger was huuuuge. The pastrami sandwich was noted as "the best he might have ever had" We didn't consume any alcohol but there were a decent selection of beers and beverages to choose from. read more

Giving this place some deserved love. Not sure what the problems are, but after waiting forever to try this place due to their historically high prices, it seems inflation ended up making this place a more reasonable value these days. Very enjoyable deli style sandwich, good service, great fresh fries. Will be back for sure. read more

Overall they provide a good selection of sandwiches and salads which are generous in size and of decent quality. We live locally and regularly order carry out from a variety of restaurants. Unfortunately Bat 17 is among the worst at filling an order without errors. We have had missing sides or incorrect toppings on sandwiches in our last 2 out of 3 orders. This rarely happens at other establishments. If picking up an order, I strongly recommend checking it before you leave, but if you're having it delivered you are out of luck. read more

~Monica's T.A.S.T.E. Test~ Taste: Sweet potato fries are always a hit. They are cut into waffle fries and cooked until crispy. Today they came out cold which was a little disappointing, making me cut a half star from the overall experience. Atmosphere: We tried the sport bar section of Bat17 which is the door to the right when first walking through the entrance. The space is huge and full of high top tables and tvs. It has a pool table and air hockey table which make it a fun and inviting space, as well as a fully stocked bar and the same menu as the original next door. Where they lose a star here is the NBA finals were playing on the screen but heavy metal on the overhead speakers. When we asked if they could play the sound for the game, they said it would not be possible as the sound system is broken. Not the experience we had imagined when trying to watch game 3. Service: We sat at the table after being seated for 15 minutes before we asked a server to wait on the table. It took another 10 minutes to get our drinks. Definitely slow service considering the restaurant was only half full. But not sure we can blame the wait staff since there was only 1 server (who was running around and working hard) for all the tables so management must have understaffed. Minus half a star here. Tab: Average prices for Evanston. Nothing unreasonable for the portion they give you. Extra wow factor: The menu has a TON of options, both meat heavy and vegetarian friendly. Does it pass the T.A.S.T.E test? It's a wash. If I'm not motivated to walk far and just want to munch on fries this is a good option. But I probably wont go out of my way to come back especially during game time. read more

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The burgers are fine, but we really like their deli sandwiches and my favorite is the bleu cheese slaw- addictive! Too many TVs for my taste, but I'll keep going for the food. read more

The claims of humongous portions are absolute however my Turkey burger was extremely bland. According to my waitress they throughly cook the Turkey but after about a half hour wait for a Turkey burger I was already perturbed to say the least. At just under $20 for a tasteless burger I doubt I'd ever return but I guess if you're looking for typical bar food while watching various sports events this place will suffice but as a hard to please novice food critic I'd urge people to pass read more

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Really enjoyed catching up with a friend who is in graduate school at Northwestern while at Bat 17. ‍ It was quiet and relaxing on an overcast Friday afternoon and felt like the perfect college bar for the occasion. Decked out in Wildcats purple, it seems like a fun space to visit on a gameday and I'm sure I will go back at some point. I left very satisfied after their Evanston "award-winning" burger and two Tecate tall boys on happy hours. Spent $25 even with tax and tip which seemed reasonable for the Chicago area. There's no Au Cheval in Evanston which means the "K-2 Bat 17 Burger" is not playing in the big leagues, but it was a very solid burger, nonetheless. read more

Bat 17 - K-2 Bat 17 Burger - New American Near Me - Evanston, Illinois