Evanston's Best Restaurants of 2025 — Curated by J Blanton Plumbing
Great communities thrive on more than just great homes—they're built on shared moments, strong local pride, and unforgettable meals. That's why we're shining a light on the restaurants that make Evanston feel like home: from cozy brunch cafés and neighborhood go-tos to elegant dining rooms and hidden culinary gems.
These aren't just popular spots—they're places people return to, bring their families to, and recommend again and again. Backed by glowing reviews and a loyal local following, each one adds flavor to what makes Evanston special.
Explore the full list of Evanston's best restaurants of 2025:
Featured Best Restaurants in Evanston
| Cuisine Type | Restaurant Name | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Restaurant | Trattoria Demi | trattoriademi.com | (847) 332-2330 |
| Seafood Restaurant | Oceanique | oceanique.com | (847) 864-3435 |
| Fine Dining Restaurant | The Barn Steakhouse | thebarnsteakhouse.com | (847) 868-8041 |
Best Restaurants in Evanston
| Cuisine Type | Restaurant Name | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Restaurant | Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie | leonidas-cafe.com | (847) 686-0190 |
| Breakfast Restaurant | Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Evanston) | cupitol.com | (847) 868-8078 |
| Down Home Cooking Restaurant | Lucky Platter | luckyplatter.com | (847) 869-4064 |
| Fast Food Restaurant | Eggs with Benefits | eggswithbenefitschi.com | (847) 905-0525 |
| German Restaurant | Double Clutch Brewing Company | doubleclutchbrewing.com | (224) 999-6850 |
| Greek Restaurant | Cross-Rhodes Restaurant | crossrhodesevanston.com | (847) 475-4475 |
| Hawaiian Restaurant | Pono Ono Poke | ponoonopoke.com | (847) 859-6390 |
| Indian Restaurant | Inspired Indian Co. | inspiredindiancooking.com | (312) 535-3695 |
| Irish Restaurant | Celtic Knot Public House | celticknotpub.com | (847) 425-0025 |
| Japanese Restaurant | KANSAKU | kansakusushi.com | (847) 864-4386 |
| Jewish Restaurant | Mensch's Deli | menschs-deli.com | (847) 859-6153 |
| Korean Barbecue Restaurant | 10Q Chicken | 10qchicken.com | (847) 859-6100 |
| Sundae Restaurant | FRÍO Gelato - Evanston | friogelato.com | (847) 868-8767 |
| Takeout Restaurant | Dave's Italian Kitchen | davesnewkitchen.com | (847) 864-6000 |
| Thai Restaurant | NaKorn Urban Thai (Evanston) | nakornkitchen.com | (847) 733-8424 |
| Vegetarian Restaurant | Blind Faith Cafe | blindfaithcafe.com | (847) 328-6875 |
Best Restaurants
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"This list highlights the spots that locals genuinely love—not just the ones making headlines," says Aizik Zimerman, CEO of J Blanton Plumbing. "We're proud to recognize and support the small businesses that help make Evanston such a vibrant, welcoming place to live."
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