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    3.7 (61 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Caesar Salad Fettuccine Alfredo French Fries
    Ethan E.

    I had the chance to try this establishment a few months ago while in the area for a close friend's birthday outing. Ended up settling on this restaurant as we were familiar with many places around. Very pleasing interior right of the bat. It definitely felt as upscale as anticipated. We were greeted and sat in a fairly timely manner. I decided on the Right Bee Semi Dry Cider as my drink of choice for the night. It is lighter than I am used too, but it still had a pretty satisfying flavor overall. My friends all seemed to enjoy their cocktails , so beverages were a hit with our group. I first tried the Caesar salad, though, hindsight being 2020 I may hold off on it next time due it being such a large portion, but that's on me for not clarifying the size prior to ordering. It was great though. Solid balance of flavors and overall a decent eat for sure. For the main course, I went for the Fettucine Alfredo , a personal favorite. In all honesty, it wasn't inedible by any means, but the alfredo just wasn't something I was a fan of. I am used to a more sweeter flavor perhaps, since this version of the dish was more savory ,maybe? There was some other kind of cheese that added an unusual base to it that just didn't sit right with me. I also had fries with my meal , which were excellent. I think next time I shall try something else, as the FA just isn't my thing here. Overall though, our group had a great time and will hopefully return in the future. Looking forward to trying something different!

    Steak Frites
    Carly Grace H.

    Generous Resonance - they were happy to bring me my wine glass for my table water. I love wine and champagne stemware, no reason to deny myself that joy even when I longer part take in causal drinks... Also, they were happy to make sure my plate was heated for my steak and frites $35 with the $3 chimichurri add on, to make sure my al-fresco dining was enjoyable and delicious! I got the open air dining all to myself. What a treat. I actually really enjoy having restaurants all to myself. A great sensory break from the hustle and bustle of people, peopling... lol. The ambiance is clean, comfortable, modern, with a touch of nostalgia European bistro

    Egg white with bacon
    Cecilia G.

    Stayed at the Hilton for a Navy graduation and stopped into the connected Bistro for breakfast and dinner. Staff is friendly and attentive. Happy Hour burger is huge, a 2 patty burger for about $8 and happy hour fries were $3. Sorry no pic, we were exhausted and forgot to take a pic. In the morning we stopped in for a breakfast. Bacon and eggs, everything tasted fresh and we had a cup of season fruit which were strawberries, blue berries and blackberries.

    About
    Karyn M.

    I was surprised at how much our party enjoyed our brunch at Evanston Corner Bistro. It's attached to the Orrington so I expected it to be the usual hotel restaurant. From the moment we entered, the staff was very welcoming -- they set us up in the private room in front -- and was very hospitable throughout. We couldn't decide what to order because so many menu items sounded so enticing. I settled on an avocado Benedict. Some of us ordered the other items I was deciding between -- Wild mushroom toast, truffle fries, vegetarian omelet, burger .... My avocado Benedict was so rich and sumptuous-- perfectly poached egg with creamy avocado and mellow Hollandaise sauce -- on a soft English muffin. It was accompanied by crisp potatoes. This was very satisfying and my companions all enjoyed their dishes. They let us stay in the room as long as we liked and presented our birthday guests with ice cream. I'd definitely come back to try more plates. The only minor quibble is that the bathrooms are located upstairs -- quite a lot of steps for one of our elderly guests.

    Menu, March 2025
    Jill H.

    We came once for drinks/dinner & once for breakfast while staying at the Orrington - Evanston Corner Bistro was convenient. I'd never been to the previous renditions of the Orrington's attached restaurant. Service - welcoming & friendly. Minor miscues as 1-2 people seem to be helping at any given time. However, whenever we needed anything, it was provided, always with a smile. The bartender knew how to pour my husband's Guinness with the perfect cascade. And he was super nice. Food / Drinks - I thought the Lake Effect was a great cocktail. Good flavor and perfect for sipping. The Bistro Chopped salad (I added chicken) was good. Nothing to write home about, but good. My husband really enjoyed the steak salad he ordered. For breakfast, we ordered a ham & Swiss omelette, the granola/yogurt dish and a breakfast sandwich. All enjoyed. The restaurant was quiet at 9, but our daughter wanted to sleep in so we made a reservation for 11. Good thing because by then the place had filled up! Convenience can't be beat if you're staying at the Orrington and don't want to venture far.

    American Burger

    I really miss farmhouse being here. Was hopeful for this place, but they didn't have many of the menu items. The shrimps were overcooked to the point of being inedible. Burgers and fries were good though.

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    Food was excellent and Anastasiya was an AMAZING waitress! Great place, great food and our waitress was wonderful!!

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    Love this spot. Chopped salad w/ Steak was flawless - also the waitress Jewelia was terrific and made it even smoother. Thanks

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    Thank you for the praise! We can't wait to see you again soon.

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    Angel was an informative, friendly and fun bartender. Stephan, was really fun to talk to. He was great in our group trying new drinks.

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