We checked out this place with a few people on the Saturday evening after Christmas and were still…read moreamazed how empty the place was. Did everyone truly leave town? It's located right down the street from Northwestern University's football stadium (whatever the heck they're naming it). This is a nice hidden gem in Evanston. Not located downtown, it may have a chance to stick around a while. As Jane V. noted in her review, you are greeted by a delicious smoky smell when you enter the restaurant. It was an inviting smell (at least for me), others in our group thought we were walking into a barbecue joint and were less than thrilled, but the menu put them at ease as it has a lot of options. There were five of us and one couple decided to share a couple appetizers as their entrees. They ordered the Cauliflower Buffalo Bites, and the Macho Nacho. They were huge portions easily enough for us all to share. However, my wife and I don't see eye-to-eye with our eating habits (she is mostly vegetarian and I'm a card-carrying carnivore), so she was not about to share the smoky wings and cheesy tots with me. I opted for the Chicken Vesuvio entree, and she and our other friend both ordered the Inside-Out Grilled Cheese. I would say most the sandwiches looked good (no portobello for me, thanks). I would say though, the desserts are pretty generic, so we opted out, but their is a door inside the restaurant to the donut shop next door (which was closed), but I wanted to try that place, so I'll have to make another trek out there for them and review them later. I'm amazed that the donut shop, DB3 Donuts, does not appear on their menu at all, despite having a connecting door from one establishment to the other, but alas, I've heard their apple crisp and brownie are good, but neither were too appealing that night. All meals were delicious and I definitely need to go back and try other dishes. And may DB3, if they are open. Give this place some love as it is a nice gem in Evanston.

Holy Moley, did we find great food in Evanston!…read more We celebrated Saint Patrick's Day at Ten Mile House restaurant in Evanston @tenmilehouse When we walked in the door, they had a delicious smoky smell that was driving me crazy. So much so that I ordered the smoked Sampler plate, and was I glad I did. I started off with their Top O' The Morning special Saint Patrick's cocktail (Titos, Curacao, and orange juice shaken and poured over ice). I really loved this drink. My hubby had a Margarita that was just delightful. Our appetizers were: Angry Shrimp (really delicious) shrimp with a spicy tomato garlic sauce. Served over polenta cake. Ahi Tuna Wanton (mango jicama salsa, avocado, and teriyaki sauce) This should be their signature appetizer).The presentation is impeccable. It appealed to our eyes before the 1st bite. And,the first bite, as well as the rest, was wonderful. We would gladly return here just for this. Our entrees were: Grilled Salmon with corn risotto, grilled asparagus, smoked tomato aioli. The salmon was well cooked to medium, not too dry, and not too rare. The plate was well balanced and everything was very tasty. Smoked Sampler My favorite! Rib tips, brisket, pulled pork, Texas toast, cole slaw. For dessert: Chocolate Brownie Apple Crisp Both were so good that we did not want to share! The next time you are in the Evanston area, you really must stop in for their delicious food!

I found this place while looking for a good local BBQ place. It was a holiday weekend and other…read moreplaces were closed. Glad we ended up here. They will be expanding soon. Street parking is available right in front of the store. You can order with the cashier or scan the QR code. We ordered the Meat Sampler that includes Brisket, Pulled Pork, Rib Tips, Cheddar Jalapeno link, and House Made Pickles. We also ordered the Sides Sampler that includes Mac & Cheese, Red Beans & Rice, Collard Greens, Apple Slaw, and Cornbread Muffin. Everything we tried was delicious and hit the spot on our BBQ craving. I will definitely be back to try other items from their menu.

Soul & Smoke in Evanston was excellent. I had the meat sampler and the side sampler, and it was the…read moreperfect way to try a little bit of everything. Considering I am from Texas, I will admit I can be a little particular when it comes to BBQ, but this was pretty good BBQ, especially this far north. The smoked meats were flavorful, tender, and had a good slow-cooked taste. The brisket, pulled pork, rib tips, and sausage all brought something different, and the variety made the meal feel like a true sampler experience. The sides were just as good. The mac and cheese, red beans and rice, collard greens, apple slaw, and cornbread all had that comforting soul food feel and paired really well with the BBQ. Overall, Soul & Smoke delivered on both the smoke and the soul. Great flavor, generous portions, and a satisfying meal from start to finish. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you are in Evanston and looking for good BBQ and soul food.

Let's be clear - the Tandoori chicken salad's chicken bears zero relation to the dish of Tandoori…read moreChicken itself. Was this a tasty salad with a sort of curry-spiced chicken on top? Yes. Was it Tandoori chicken? No. Was it worth 20 bucks? Also... no, though it was tasty. Decor is eclectic and cute and staff was polite and friendly, though service was a bit slow. It was good food, I just don't know I got a lot of bang for my buck.

I came for lunch today. First time. I had their BLT. OmG one. Of the baconiest bolts I have eaten…read more A killer sandwich. Huge flavor.

Still love this place. We come here for trivia almost every time they have it. Vibes are always…read moreimmaculate. We always run into the owner and his family, and he's super nice. The patio is incredible. Last night we lost (after winning the previous time, but it's good to be humbled on occasion lol). But, I thoroughly enjoyed my free grilled cheese sandwich that I won as our previous trivia night prize. Sandwiches really are their specialty. Perfectly greasy, and the caramlized onions and spinach really elevated it. Another person in our group had the turkey on a pretzel bun and said it was amazing. Also, a great range of drink options. Always a good time, and I'm excited to come to one of their mahjong gatherings, since I recently learned how to play.

We stopped by the Fat Shallot on a whim. I had the turkey sandwich, which came on a very fresh,…read moresoft pretzel roll bun with lots of greens. The fish tacos were very good too and had two large pieces of fish! Worth trying if you're debating between options. The staff at the counter gave great recommendations. We went on a weekday afternoon and there were few people there. It's a good spot to hang out and relax without feeling rushed. The decor is fun and cutesy, with dried flowers at the tables. Would definitely go back if I'm in the area again.

Hands down one of the best oxtail I've ever had; incredibly flavorful and tender! The fluffy rice…read moreand peas complimented my dish wonderfully. Definitely stop by for some truly delicious and excellent Caribbean fare! Food: 4.5/5 Price: 4.5/5 Experience: 4.5/5

The food is delicious and fresh and I have been returning weekly. I'm so glad I found this…read morerestaurant.

Absolutely delicious & everything the reviews here said are true. Service is incredible (so…read morefriendly), food comes out quickly, and the flavors are authentic. It feels like you're walking into your family's home. The space is no frills and the food is incredible. Easy street parking outside the place and it looked like most people had pick up orders. Portions are MASSIVE and it's quite a beautiful thing. I can't wait to order from here in the future!

I have been eating at Olympus Gyros in Mount Prospect ,IL (Fantastic) for 30+ years, but I stumbled…read moreacross this place doing in a corporate event in Evanston Illinois and was told about this place that has been in business for over 30 years now second generation owned by the daughter. The ambience is old school vibes just like you a picture in Chicago restaurant,very clean but absolutely fantastic delicious egg lemon soup the original and right way to Make lemon soup , Just flip'n fantastic as well as the Gyro sandwich..It doesn't get any better than this!!! And for the $22 bucks for soup and a sandwich , it's best deal in town and worth every penny highly recommend this place. FYI!!!!! *****It's Cash only!!! ***** Cheers!!!

I am just always impressed by this place. Great food and a huge selection, wide open yet…read morecomfortable space. friendly people and... you can bring your dog! :) I love that we can bring the whole family here! I find so few places are a good "value" anymore - Lazy Dog actually is. Keep it up please - we need it!

(4) ~ very good overall food & service…read more DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4.15) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Watermelon Margarita (seasonal) = (4) very good FOOD: ** Korean Fried Chicken Bao (see photo) = (4.25) Very tasty! ** Hot Honey Feta Dip (see photo) = (4) very good ** Baja Burger = (4) very good, would be better if you could add a sunny egg;) ** French Fries = (4) very good ** Campfire Cookies = (4) very good * Tangy BBQ Chips = (3.75) Tasty dipping sauce

We've never had a bad meal here, some dishes are just more preferable to others…read more The Sunday fried chicken is really good. We went on a Monday though so I opted for the sandwich. I went bun free not bc I'm a carb counter. I didn't want to waste room in my stomach on bread. I still couldn't finish it! That's an age thing though :)

I've been coming to L. Woods for years, and even though I moved out of state, I still make it a…read morepoint to eat here whenever I'm back in town. Unfortunately, the smell when you walk in is awful. It smells musty, like old rags carpet or even urine, and it's strong enough to affect the dining experience. I don't remember it ever being this bad. I love this restaurant, which is why I'm leaving this review. Please, for the sake of your loyal customers, find the source of the odor and fix it. It really takes away from an otherwise great place.

Had dinner with my bf tonight. Our server (might also be the owner) was so nice and welcoming…read more Vibes were chill, just what we were looking for. We ordered fried pickles, jerk chicken bowl, and jicama salad with grilled chicken added. All tasted great and became a part of my clean plate club. Good portions too!!

My companion and I dropped into Bluestone for drinks prior to the first football gane at New Ryan…read moreField. We were impressed with the service. Bluestone had clearly prepared for the day with plenty of friendly staff on hand. Good beer and wine lists though they were out of a couple selections. Bluestone is a solid vhoice if you are headed to a game at New Ryan Field.

Great food and service. They ladies were very kind and accommodating we will definitely go back…read moreagain.

Great restaurant located on the bottom floor of an apartment building. It's spacious and bright…read more It serves a fusion of items like Bao Sliders, salads and burgers. No parking available in front of the store. There is street paid parking available near by and a paid parking lot next to the building. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered a margarita. I was a little disappointed they did not offer higher quality tequila like Lalo and G-4. "They just ran out" is what they said. I went for the next best tequila they did have but not my top choice. The drink was great. I hope they offer better tequila options when I return. We started with the Bao Sliders. I was pleasantly surprised. They were well seasoned and flavorful. It's a descent portion, I was full and did not order additional dishes. I shared the Cajun Salmon Salad which is also a very generous portion. The salmon was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I hope to be back and try other items on their menu. It looks like they offer fun events through out the week. It would be fun to try them as well.