Go to this restaurant! Great food, terrific service, good atmosphere, nice setting. High…read morerecommended!!

Our daughter got us a gift certificate for dinner here. Sorry it took that to get us to try this…read moreabsolutely great restaurant. We celebrated the end of Dry January here. So started off with th Prosecco and the pink City (?) a great refreshing cocktail. We started with the crab cake and the pork belly. Both were fabulous. The latter had some greens and what seemed like a truffle sauce that i used the bread to get every bit of. We had the Chilean sea bass and the duck breast for entrees. They were superb. The sea bass was huge, and the breast served on a bed of charred veggies and shallots. Unbelievable. We finished with the lemon mousse Napoleon. Just wonderful. The service was perfect. water filled, more wine .very attentive. We'll definitely be back. One of the best dining in Evanston.

501 local keeps getting better. Their new manager is a very pleasant addition - positive and…read morehelpful. The food is consistently good and in the summer the patio is wonderful. A solid choice for dinner on the north shore!

We were out and about and stopped in for a quick lunch on the outside patio at 501…read more Our waitress was Brooke and she was both very pleasant and attentive. We split the Angus burger and the Ceasar side salad. The burger came with an ample amount of nicely seasoned fries so it was a near perfect lunch split for two. The patio is noteworthy - it's lovely and has plenty of greenery and space. All in all a great lunch option in downtown Winnetka.

Came for lunch to the new location. The service was excellent. Got served right away. We both…read moreordered 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.

Bat17 was a little disappointing on our most recent visit. We wanted a sports bar at to watch a…read moreBig10 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.

Consistently great food and great service! They offer an…read moreexcellent beyond burger and poke bowl.

The kid working has to be high as a kite, couldn't get a simple cheeseburger right. Asked for bacon…read moreto be cooked came out raw they tried a couple times couldn't figure something simple out. Not worth The headache

Very lovey place. Their lunch time weekday was not so busy which I liked, made it more relaxing and…read morepleasant. I hear this place is very busy otherwise so I appreciated it wasn't this particular day and time. I had the Cesar salad with chicken and a Mezcal cocktail, both really good. Staff was friendly and everything came out really fast. 10/10 Come here.

Always a great place to dine. Another yummy lunch thank you. I had the salad, greens were fresh…read moreand good. My daughter ordered the Quattro fromagie pasta which was quite frankly luscious. Home made pasta here- always good to order pasta dishes here. My dad had the white bean soup, which is homemade and delicious. We had coffee and dessert at the end...my Creme brûlée had specks of vanilla bean...cappuccino was great. We are regulars here when we are in town. It never disappoints. Elegant surroundings and good food.

Perfect Sinatra Winter vibes. I had no idea this place existed, and apparently nobody else does, as…read moreby the sounds of it and the waiters questions, only hotel guests seem to go there. And it's about right- it gives 'fancy restaurant in a fancy hotel' for sure. It was dead on a Thursday, and luckily our waiter was very kind and attentive. I've read issues with staffing, but we were lucky in our staff were very nice and accommodating. I could definitely see how easy it would be to get slow service though. The food was overall decent! Again, 'fancy hotel' vibes- not the best you'd have, but definitely far from the worst. The fish was absolutely excellent, and the steak was cooked very well! I would say their soup or the day had needed more seasoning, and the portions were smaller for the prices. We didn't get drinks, which probably saved us from a heftier bill. Overall it's a decent enough spot to feel a little fancy in Evanston, but if you're looking to cut costs, I'd just split an appetizer.

Really tasty drinks. Thought they wouldnt be nuch sweet, but the bartender did excellent job…read moremixing. Cool vibes. Got carded, but I dont mind.

First time having French food, and it was amazing. My partner and I went to celebrate my birthday…read more The space is cozy with very limited seating, highly recommend making a reservation in advance. Servers were attentive and patient with us; at the end of the meal, they surprised us with a cake free of charge. If you are looking for an intimate dining experience with a small party (2-4), definitely worth a try!

Looking for the charm of a small, local restaurant with some really great food? Then Jilly's fits…read morethe bill. We've said for years we need to try Jilly's Cafe. So glad we finally did. We'll absolutely be back. Reservations are highly recommended - the restaurant is very small and cozy. I didn't love the hold on a credit card for the reservation and will watch to see when it falls off as someone else on here commented on an issue they had. It would be nice if it could be applied to the bill. Now - onto the dining experience: after being seated, we were promptly brought bread along with wonderful chilled house butter and a duck pate. Really great. We got two appetizers, two meals, and a dessert: Escargot - perfectly seasoned, wonderful sauce that struck a perfect balance of flavors. The puff pastries on top were done to perfection. This was a really great rendition of a classic. Maybe one of the best we've had. Spring Rolls - This was a miss for me and the reason I didn't do a 5 star for this visit. I debated between this and crispy goat cheese and wish I would've done the goat cheese. This had mushrooms, sweet cherries (they looked to be maraschino cherries based on the bright red, which was off), and spinach. It says it has Brie, but I didn't get much of that. The texture of the wrapper was chewy (even difficult to cut) and the flavors didn't come together in a good way for me. It just wasn't pleasant and actually off putting. However, the greens and vinaigrette it sat on were fantastic. If that's an indication of what a salad would be - I'd order one in a heartbeat. Mushroom Risotto- Absolutely delicious. Perfectly done risotto. Wonderful flavors that came together like a symphony. In addition to the incredible mushrooms, there were some diced pieces of asparagus and a few tomatoes. They each were such great quality and favorable. So fresh. The mushroom flavor was the star - but the other components were a great supporting cast and it was so well seasoned. Just the right amount of garlic and other flavors. Nothing overpowered the other. They played off one another. It was a warm hug in a bowl. I'd eat this every day if I could. BBQ Glazed Beef Short Ribs - This was also a hit. Perfectly done, deboned short ribs that were wonderfully seasoned and deliciously glazed. They sat on top of a wonderful helping of mashed potatoes in a red wine Demi glaze. There were delicious carrots and asparagus that played well with the entirety of the dish. The flavors were incredible. While not my order, I did sneak a taste and saw why the person I was with was enjoying it so much. Great portion and really wonderful comfort dish. Chocolate Mousse Cake - Delicious layers of chocolate cake and chocolate mousse. What could be better? Well, having it sit on a chocolate sauce, with a mango puree and a few fresh raspberries and blackberries, of course. It was the perfect way to avoid chocolate overload. It all came together so well. Other callouts: Parking wasn't obvious if you've never been there, but you're able to park in the lot at the auto shop next door. Confirmed this ahead of time. Staff were helpful and friendly. They checked-in just enough. Able to give recommendations too. Portions were generous (but not overly/obnoxiously so). I'd say this was perfect. Already looking forward to returning.