I recently hosted an event at Firehouse Grill in Evanston, and the experience was outstanding from…read morestart to finish. Molly was wonderful to work with--organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making sure everything went smoothly. The second-floor party space is fantastic. It feels private and perfect for gatherings, with its own bar and restrooms, which made hosting incredibly convenient. (The only thing to note is that the space is accessible by stairs only.) We were also able to stream a slideshow at no additional cost and play our teens' Spotify playlist, which added such a fun and personal touch to the event. The food was a huge hit--guests couldn't stop talking about the Detroit-style pizza, chopped salad, and chicken wings. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. A special shoutout to Steve, our bartender, who took excellent care of us throughout the event. His attentiveness and friendly service really elevated the entire experience. If you're looking for a venue to host a party or special event, I highly recommend Firehouse Grill. They made everything easy, seamless, and memorable.

This was quite possibly the most money spent on the worst meal in my history of eating. I will 100%…read morenever order from this place again. The pretzel, while huge, was literally coated in salt to the degree it was inedible. The cheese sauce that came with it was grainy, separated, and terrible. The pesto pasta was bland and hardly had any amount of sauce to be calling it a pesto pasta. The chicken quesadilla had completely different ingredients than the menu, and it seemed like they just threw it together. Never again. If I could give zero stars, I would.

Still excellent and hubby and I asked why we don't come here more. We again had the yummy bang bang…read moreshrimp to start. I ordered a full slab of ribs (to have some to take home) with their fries and their sauce on the side. Delicious! Hubby had their Italian meatball appetizer served with bread and their flavorful marinara sauce. So good! I hate ordering pasta sauce in restaurants that have no flavor. This is so not that! Nothing bland about it! We had drinks so our bill was over $100 for the two of us. You know liquor makes your bill much higher. But it was a nice date night and so worth it. Michelle was our server and she was also the bar tender. (We sat in the bar and it was later evening.) She managed to remain attentive while waiting on everyone in the room. Fortunately it wasn't too crowded. We had a nice night and must come back more often.

This place holds a special place in my heart. It's got a Cheers vibe- where everyone knows your…read morename! The food is classic American. Most recently stopped in for a burger after working late night. I literally have never had a bad meal here. The kitchen is open late which is appreciated. You often see people coming in for pick ups. They have a bar area, a dining room and a super cute enclosed back patio. They also have a parking lot! A true Chicago rarity! Everyone is a vibe. The whole place is a vibe. 10 out of 10 highly recommend!

Great experience here. 10/10 service for a large party - so helpful and kind. Would highly…read morerecommend!

The good. Food quality is terrific. Prices fair. Server attitude also good…read more The bad. We came at 750 pm on a Tuesday. Ordered our food at 805. By 830, no food had made it. Only then did server come by to say they have a big group in back and kitchen can't do our food until done making theirs. No mention of this when we ordered. Had we known, we would have left and eaten elsewhere. Another 20 minutes go by before food finally shows up. At 848. And only happened because we finally spoke with manager. No apology from management and no comp anything to make up. The server genuinely felt bad but out of his control. So if you are ok that the kitchen can only cook one plate at a time and that management reaction is uncaring, then enjoy. Again the food is good and prices fair. Just bring a lot of patience.

Lovely family-owned Balkan restaurant with outstanding cocktails. We tried the schnitzel, goulash,…read moreand Balkan Smashburger and they were all delicious (the fries are perfectly crispy and seasoned too!). Great hospitality, great meal - come here as quick as your legs will carry you!

Such a wonderful neighborhood spot with an Absolutely wonderful Vibe. Son behind the bar, mom…read morerunning the kitchen . Go check it out , you won't be disappointed.

It can be tricky to find it the first time, give yourself extra time. We had reservations and were…read moreseated right away. This is a beautiful, cozy, romantic, dimly lit restaurant. We started with a refreshing French 75 and a Blackened Lemonade (non-alcoholic). Really enjoyed both drinks. For our main entree, we ordered the Ribeye and the Prime Skirt. Both dishes were delicious. For dessert, we ordered the Creme Brulee. Overall the ambiance gets 5 stars. The food was good overall. Our waitress, Mila V, was very polite and attentive. It's a cute place for a special celebration. Expect the pricing to be on the higher end.

Once you step inside of this hidden gem, you're seeing 20 foot ceilings, an enormous, beautiful…read morechandelier with raw natural brick all around. The wine selection on the wall is extensive as well as the whiskey offerings. With that being said, I must recommend The Smoking Cap - rye or bourbon, cardamom, clove, fig, black walnut bitters and the Famously Naked - mezcal, Aperol and lemon I didn't personally have the steak offerings, but when I saw them coming out, they looked so good and there were so many people ordering them. However, the route that I went had to be equally as good because everything I had from the lobster rolls, to the caviar sandwich to the lobster, spaghetti and miso, salmon or simply delightful. This is truly a hidden gem in the Evanston area and a must visit if you love a good steakhouse with all the vibes.

This place is right off the Damen brown line stop. Down the block from Lawrence Ave. It used to be…read morea different restaurant a couple of years ago and it shut down, but a couple bought it and revamped the spot. It was three of us meeting for dinner and some drinks. My friend had white wine, hubby had an Espressotini, and I the watermelon-cucumber marg. We ordered the cauliflower ceviche, the Cauliflower wings, and the Brussels sprouts as appetizer. Then as an entree, my friend had the Jalisco Burger, hubby had the Salmon, and I a Salmon Caesar Salad. I personally loved the salad and the appetizers were great. Everyone else ate ALL their food, so I assume they also enjoyed it. The location was actually having an 80s night and there was a Dj and space for dancing. There were some people there dress for the themed night and it was just a great vibe. Talking with our friend and eating made us lose track of time and then it was time to leave but before we did, we met one of the owners who actually recommended I come by and visit. (Shoutout to Marcos ) He is the most warm and sunny person, and he was so grateful we actually came by. We had a shot and honestly I'd come back because of him. He told us a little bit about him, his family and about the restaurant backstory. I truly recommend you coming here, you will have a great time. Oh, and almost forgot, they have outside sitting, so you know it will be a great time when you just want to have an outside patio vibe with friends and some drinks. P.s. As you can tell, there are only two pictures. I was so, involved in the moment with my friend's stories and then the appetizers came and nothing else mattered. We all lost track of time and just enjoyed the vibe, the beautiful night, and time with friends, drinks, and food. Oh and 80s music.

I stopped by Monday since they were donating 15% of tabs to The Friendship Center food pantry. I'd…read morebeen meaning to come by since they so generously donated mac and cheese to them for the Thanksgiving meals for the hungry in our community. It's a nice place. Kind of a sports bar but seems a little nicer than your average storeys bar. Service was friendly and helpful. I got the vegetarian ceviche, and it was delicious! It was served with aioli and a healing serving of chips. I've never eaten seafood and been vegetarian for over 30 years, but my boyfriend had a taste and also thought it was good and said they got the right flavor profile. He got the burger and tots and said both were very good. I'll definitely be back!

We came for guys' night. My first time here. Wow. I wish I had known about this before. The…read morepizza was amazing. We had the veggie and the deluxe. Both were super. Lots of sauce a great flavor. With really cracker crisp crust. I like it this way. They also had wings, rings and other great comfort food. I'll be back.

Candlelight is a gem in west Rogers park.A city icon known for the delicious food and the staff.Im…read morealways greeted by Judy with her fantastic smile and energy.Jessica ,Heather ,Gabby and all the staff make us return again and again.I celebrated my birthday here too.Its a community hub! Eileen Cipriano

A group of 20+ of us stopped in for drinks on a Saturday. The bartender was the best!! She was…read moreextremely friendly and attentive to all guests. I think this is a spot where you order your food/drinks at the bar and bring it to wherever you decide to sit. Since there were so many of us we decided to utilize the back room which also has a pool table. I didn't order any food but a few from our group did. They all raved about the burgers. I had a beer on draft, yuengling. It's been a hot minute since I've had it and this took me back to nostalgic days. It was cold and crisp - just how I like it.

Extremely friendly bartender instantly makes you feel comfortable. Comfy seats for a bar, love some…read moreback support when sitting on bar stools. Onion Rings: Comes out fast, tastes good especially the ranch which many places like to water down their ranch, not the case here. Sweet chili wings: Great flavor the sauce is good and crispy and juicy. Black Sheep Burger: The burger had good seasoning. It's annoying when burgers have great toppings/ingredients but then the burger itself is bland.