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    Great Coast Commons

    4.7 (83 reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Poutine
    Ellie G.

    We had the brussel sprouts for an appetizer and poutine & flatbread for entrées. The brussel sprouts were very good but maybe could have used a little more citrus. The entrees were tasty. The service was very good. The ambience is cozy and it was very busy for Valentine's Day.

    Mary D.

    We had a really nice dinner here a couple days before Christmas. It has a really cozy neighborhood feel and the waiter was super nice. They have a daily happy hour which was awesome, we got mussels and cocktail shrimp for a really good price. It is very family friendly, they were very kind to our toddler. The best thing we ate there among many good things was the apple galette dessert, it was amazing.

    Ribs
    AJ K.

    Here's what you need to know: Outstanding service my Mike Donovan - just a great server who set the standard. Very tasty fried chicken sandwich and ribs. We celebrated our birthday here (very enjoyable galette for dessert) and really enjoyed ourselves and will be back for more, especially for Mike hospitality. While overall the pricing was fair for the area, The only reason why the review is not 5 stars is because of the pricing on the specials. They had a ribs special that was 4 ribs (about 35-40% of the whole rack) for $33 ($43 with tax and tip) which is just unjustified. These aren't kurobuta heritage ribs that I could tell and good smoking is not an extravagance these days with technology where it is. So seemed excessive for that. Ambiance is nice and quaint and we look forward to coming back to try the other offerings on the menu. Meal for 2 with coffee but no alcohol or apps was $100

    10 piece fried chicken
    Teena S.

    I heard about this place before Covid hit and always wanted to give it a try, so tonight was the night! I pre-ordered the fried chicken and biscuits via their website. Today, Zach called me (super friendly guy) around 11 to confirm my order and my sides. I wanted to order more food from their regular menu, but ordering a 10 piece fried chicken, biscuits, mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts was probably enough. I hate to admit this, but I ate half of the mashed potatoes because they were so good! I love potatoes and these hit the spot. The Brussels sprouts were good. Fried chicken was really good. I used to order fried chicken on Sundays from Hofherr in Northfield, but I think we just found our new place for fried chicken. Thanks! I can't wait to try the regular menu. Pick up was super easy. I just pulled up and they came right to my car. I didn't even have to call.

    Wedge salad

    Great! Stopped in because we were in the area late on a Saturday afternoon. Lucky for us it was Happy Hour and we were able to enjoy a great peach sangria and a mojito. We also ordered and loved the chips and onion dip from the HH menu. For our entrees we shared the brisket flatbread, which we enjoyed, and each got a salad. My Greek salad was bright and delicious - with generous dressing. My sister enjoyed the wedge with the maple balsamic dressing (rather than the ranch as described in the menu). Also important to note - the service! Our server was attentive and very nice. It was a lovely visit.

    Summer Sangria
    Sienna S.

    My boyfriend and I came here for happy hour (which is everyday fyi) and it was so great! Everything was so good, and the mignonette for the oysters was *AMAZING*. The Elderflower Mule has a nice kick to it too Host and servers were so nice!

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    Highly recommend! Quaint, great food, service and atmosphere! So happy I found it while visiting my daughter.

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    Unbelievably great service, really feels like family dinner. Delicious food with rotating specials that are always amazing.

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    Very good and exquisite food! The service was amazing. I went there on my birthday and had a splendid time! Good job!

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    Wonderful food, atmosphere and service. We have also gotten food delivered and it was timelyue

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    Service was very nice and attentive. Food was delicious. I sat outside so cars were going by on Green Bay Rd but it was fine

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    Carlos And Carlos - tiramisu

    Carlos And Carlos

    4.5(124 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I must have passed Carlos and Carlos hundreds of times on Green Bay Road, always wondered if it was…read morea Mexican restaurant. Found out it's Italian, so based on positive reviews, my wife and I went there early last night. To start they bring out a warm mini-loaf of crusty bread with a small serving of garlicky olive tapenade -- we knew right away we were gonna enjoy this place. The Bella salad had a huge amount of arugula, pear, figs and goat cheese, enough for two. My wife had a special: spinach stuffed ravioli, with a paper thin dough -- very light and buttery. I had the tasty vermicelli amatriciana -- a huge serving, the leftovers was my lunch today. What's interesting was the waitstaff tag-teamed us: Everyone could do everything from take our orders to bus dishes -- you could see they were pros, had worked together for a long time. The only negative (which I will not deduct a star for): There were two huge TV's playing with their sound off -- this did not add anything, were rather distracting. But the food and service won us over -- we will be back.

    I was looking for a place to have dinner with a former co-worker who lives up near the border of…read moreWisconsin. I was trying to find a place at least midway between us and discovered Carlos and Carlos on Yelp. Carlos and Carlos is old school from the perspective you actually have to call the restaurant to make a reservation. The space itself is located in what I think is a condo building. The space itself is compact, with tables relatively close together. We ended up sitting at table next to the kitchen door, which for me turned out not to be too bad as we were not sitting on top of other folks. The restaurant and bar were packed as it was a Saturday. Based on the size of the space and number of tables, I would strongly suggest making a reservation if you go there. We started out with fresh bread and one of their specials for the night: flash fried calamari served w/fresh tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, shaved garlic, black olives, capers & garlic butter. This was a first for me as I have never had calamari served this way and it was great. Definitely a dish I would drive back to get. The bread was wonderful and hot. I could see through the kitchen as fresh bread was being pulled out of either a warmer or oven, not sure. It was served with some sort of olive oil and pesto, I think. It made for a lovely spread on the bread. For dinner I ordered a dish called "Meatballs" and it was just that, a whole lotta meatballs with some spaghetti thrown in as a side...HAHAHA! Not complaining, just staying a fact. The meatballs and pasta were good, but I would say there was a fair amount of garlic in the dish. I had my dish as a leftover and as I was warming it up, The Doctor commented that he could smell the garlic. The Doctor had the Pollo Vesuvio, which also came with pasta. I had a small piece and it was pretty nice. Again there was more meat than pasta, but again we were not complaining. The chicken was nice and tender and had a lovely flavor to it. My GF got the Risotto Al Fungi (Arborio served with wild mushrooms & goat cheese). Prior to sampling her dish, I would have absolutely stated that this was a dish I would not order in a restaurant as I wouldn't have any interest in it. I tried a spoonful of my GF's and was amazed at how good it was! The broth that the risotto was cooked in was chicken and I think beef. That with the goat cheese made this a very nice dish and the second reason I would drive here to do a repeat visit for dinner. Portion sizes were nice as The Doctor and I had plenty to eat and enough for light snack the next day. My GF had no leftovers, she became a member of the clean plate club. For dessert we shared a slice of the chocolate mousse cake, which was really nice. It had a lovely dark flavor to it and was creamy in texture. Service was nice and everyone was friendly. There is plenty of street parking within walking distance as well. While this is a bit of a drive for us to get to since it is outside of the city, I could see coming back here. I think I want to try a serving of that risotto on my own instead of a taste.

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    Carlos And Carlos - Chocolate Mousse Cake, very good

    Chocolate Mousse Cake, very good

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    Evanston Pour

    Evanston Pour

    4.0(90 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    About a 1-1.5: Evanston Pour is a popular coffee spot in the Evanston 'hood - we came here to get…read morea caffeine fix, and ordered: +the Cookie Butter Latte - prepared with cookie butter syrup and milk; I did request this to be extra hot, but it was served lukewarm +a Latte with almond milk - also served lukewarm +an Almond Croissant +and, a Scone The coffee was just not strong, and the fact that it was served lukewarm was a total no. The pastries were just okay, but could have been more fresh and/or warmed up. Staff was friendly, and the place also offers cocktails/other alcoholic beverages. Seating is available, but somewhat uncomfortable; not much of a place where you can do work or study. Metered street parking can be found in the area. +lukewarm, weak coffee +metered street parking

    I've been here several times since my first review and it just hasn't been the same. I believe they…read moremake their own syrups in house but they're not potent in flavor. In the fall I had the pumpkin latte and I had to ask for more pumpkin because I couldnt taste it. Today I tried their new cookie butter latte and it doesn't taste like anything. How can the pumpkin latte and cookie butter latte taste the same? They also charge $1 more to make the drinks with oat milk. Why are they punishing customers for dietary restrictions? The prices are also high compared to other places. My husband ordered a slice of their blueberry almond loaf and it cost $7!

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    Evanston Pour - Friday night DJ/House music night with DJ Onwa! 

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    Friday night DJ/House music night with DJ Onwa! Photo: Jake Wiens

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    Metekhi - Ojakhuri with lamb

    Metekhi

    4.3(45 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    I cook a lot, grew up with a mother who was known in her circles as a great homecook, and I often…read moreenjoy foods from around the world. I've had Georgian food once before, in Los Angeles. I went with two friends to Metekhi. We focused on the vegetarian dishes this time (though we eat everything), and got the cold appetizer combo along with a tomato/cucumber salad; another cold appetizer with eggplant; a hot bean stew and another hot main course with mushrooms, potatoes and a little tomato sauce. The food was wonderful, and these days where you often get ripped off for really mediocre food, I was pleasantly surprised. Each dish was prepared with a lot of love and care, well seasoned, NOT overusing oil, butter or salt, and also beautifully presented. The herbal seasonings were unusual to me, but delicious. They have a lot of vegetarian/vegan options, which is really cool because I expected a menu with cuisine from this part of the world to be very heavy on meat and starches (I'm half-Polish, have been to Poland, Russia, the Czech Republic, and have tried other Eastern European and Central Asian cuisines). The decor is also really cozy and nicely decorated to convey the vibes of Georgia. Amazing how the inside of these strip malls can be transformed. Come and support this new gem in Skokie/Skevanston. I really want them to succeed, because sometimes I shake my head at what places fill crowds and get great ratings in this area. Metekhi is genuinely good. It's not cheap, but as bagel joints can charge nearly $15 for a sandwich today, it's seems to be the sad times we're in, so you want a memorable experience incl. food/service/ambience. Metekhi delivers on all three. Sharing a few dishes here with friends is a good idea.

    This is a great spot for a special occasion. If you're a fan of Georgian food, you really should…read morecheck this place out. The ajaruli khachapuri is truly excellent. We didn't love the pkhlovana version as much, but it was still very good (just a lot of onion flavor when we ordered). While super basic, their fried potatoes are insanely good. I'd also recommend any stew on the menu. They have a great selection of Georgian wines as well, which I highly recommend. For those who don't drink alcohol, they offer a wide variety of compotes as well. The decor/ambiance is very Eastern European. There is a coat check at the entrance which is very handy. Service is very friendly, but they have seemed understaffed the times we've gone. It did take some time to get the waitress' attention, but it also seemed that she was the only one taking orders from several tables. Definitely a slower service, but it's good for large groups to talk over a great meal.

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    Dining area

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    Nigvziani Badrijani

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    Aboyer - Chicken liver mousse

    Aboyer

    4.1(118 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    I had the pleasure of celebrating New Years Eve at Aboyer and it was nothing short of…read moreextraordinary. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, elegant and genuinely welcoming- the kind of hospitality that makes you instantly relax and settle in. We enjoyed their special three course New Year's Eve dinner and every dish was executed with precision, creativity and care. The flavors were beautifully balanced, the presentation was stunning, and the pacing of the meal was perfect. You could feel thoughtfulness behind each course. The service was equally impressive. The staff was attentive and genuinely enthusiastic about making the evening special. Whether you're celebrating a social occasion or simply looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Aboyer is a true gem! We left already talking about when we'd be back. Highly highly recommend!!

    Amazing service, and very friendly staff! Our waiter was so so kind! The mocktails are delicious!!…read moreThe restaurant is roomy, and elegant! The smoked salmon was a work of art in my mouth! The sirloin and short rib were incredible and the portion was perfect. Every bite was flawless!! There is only one thing about this restaurant that I would change, and that is that we waited a long time between courses. The gateau breton was also delicious! The texture really got me! I highly recommend this place and will be coming back!

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    Aboyer - Aboyer Dining Room

    Aboyer Dining Room

    Aboyer - Beef tenderloin and lobster ravioli special

    Beef tenderloin and lobster ravioli special

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