Can't decide? Spin the wheel!
Evanston, Illinois has 414 independent local restaurants featuring 94 Bar, 90 Restaurant, and 70 American restaurants, among other cuisines. Most restaurants are priced at $$. Part of the Chicago Metro, Evanston, Illinois offers diverse dining options for every taste and budget — whether you're looking for lunch, dinner, or a special night out.
Can't decide where to eat? Spin the wheel and let fate choose your next meal! Filter by cuisine type, price level, distance, and dining style to find the perfect restaurant for any occasion.
We've curated 20 of the best local restaurants in Evanston, Illinois. Our selection focuses on quality local establishments rather than chains, featuring American, BBQ, Bakery, Bar, Burgers and more.
Restaurants on our wheel... we strive to feature independently owned — not national chains. We focus on local Evanston restaurants that are part of the community. With 20 independent options across 26 cuisine types, you'll always find something new to try.
You'll find 26 different cuisine types in Evanston, including American, BBQ, Bakery, Bar, Burgers, Cafe, Chinese, Fast Food, French, Greek, Ice Cream, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mediterranean, Mexican, Pizza, Ramen, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steakhouse, Sushi, Thai, Vietnamese. Whether you want a quick lunch, a sit-down dinner, or something in between, there's something for everyone.
Not sure where to eat in Evanston, Illinois? Use our distance filter to find dining options nearby or expand to "Worth the Drive" for places a bit farther out. All 20 restaurants are within the Evanston area.
That's what the wheel is for! Simply set your filters for cuisine, price, or dining style, then spin the wheel and let it pick a restaurant for you. It's a fun way to discover new places to eat in Evanston.