Restaurants near Lighthouse Park District

38 restaurants available nearby

1. Tapas Barcelona

4.7

Exceptional(652)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Evanston

Booked 26 times today

Dine on traditional Spanish cuisine at Tapas Barcelona. Located 1615 Chicago Ave, north suburb of Evanston and just south of Northwestern University, this restaurant offers casual comfort and a friendly setting for dining out. Tapas Barcelona has various dishes on the menu, such as baked snails and pizza topped with spinach and goat cheese. It also serves seafood and vegetarian entrées. Tapas Barcelona has a full bar that offers guests various drinks, including Spanish selections of wine. Its atmosphere is ideal for meeting up with an old friend for lunch or having dinner with the family. This restaurant welcomes reservations and provides take-out services.

2. EJ's Place

4.8

Exceptional(1749)

Price: Expensive

• American • Skokie

Booked 55 times today

Owner, EJ Lenzi, and managers bring over 100 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties. EJ's Place serves only the best, from their family to yours.

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3. Lou Malnati's - Evanston

4.6

Exceptional(16)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Evanston

Booked 3 times today

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4. Evanston Corner Bistro

4.3

Awesome(85)

Price: Moderate

• American • Evanston

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Evanston Corner Bistro! We are thrilled to be an integral part of the Evanston community.Evanston Corner Bistro is an American bistro that specializes in contemporary cuisine that's not only delicious but also approachable. Our menu is a celebration of fresh, locally-sourced, and seasonally-inspired ingredients.Our carefully curated beverage program showcases an array of locally brewed craft beers, complemented by a thoughtfully selected collection of imported beers. We also offer an assortment of unique and affordable wines, along with classic cocktails that come with their own distinctive twist.Evanston Corner Bistro proudly stands as the third installment of LM's beloved bistro concept. Nestled on the ground floor of the historic Hilton Orrington, our bistro is designed to provide a family-friendly dining experience in the heart of Downtown Evanston.

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5. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(8201)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 155 times today

Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights include 12-Hour Smoked Prime Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, and Wisconsin Fish Fry Friday.

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6. Bar Siena - North Shore

4.3

Awesome(1019)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Skokie

Booked 30 times today

Bar Siena expands to Chicago's North Shore suburbs with their most recent location at Old Orchard Mall. Located next to Nordstrom, the new restaurant boasts an 8,500-square-foot interior along with two expansive patios. Much like its West Loop sister spot, Bar Siena North Shore combines the quaint charm of trattorias in Siena, Italy, with the industrial aesthetic of Chicagoland. The restaurant, in collaboration with Top Chef Fabio Viviani, brings the flavor, flare, and energy of casual Italian-American dining to the Midwest. Whether you're joining us for brunch, lunch, pizza, or pasta, Bar Siena North Shore is perfect for birthdays, groups, romantic dinners, or a casual date. Enjoy cocktails, happy hour, dessert, and Italian food in a vibrant atmosphere, whether you're celebrating with friends at the bar or indulging in a cozy dining experience.

7. Jilly's Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(671)

Price: Expensive

• French • Evanston

Booked 1 time today

Located just outside the city of Chicago, Jilly's Café has been called a "North Shore Treasure" by Zagat's 2002 restaurant survey. Our French Countryside decor, handpicked flowers, and friendly wait staff make for an intimate and cozy atmosphere suitable for all kinds of occasions(NOW PATIO AVAILABLE,ASK FOR HOURS). Here authentic French food is served with an American twist making for enough dishes to keep our specials changing daily. We offer a Sunday brunch that carefully combines a traditional American brunch with French flavors, while champagne effortlessly flows throughout the course of the meal. Jilly's is available for private parties, and reservations are strongly recommended.

8. The Hampton Social - Skokie

4.3

Awesome(1889)

Price: Expensive

• American • Skokie

Booked 48 times today

The Hampton Social - Skokie is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, just north of Chicago. The Hampton Social offers our signature "Rosé All Day" lounge, a lively bar, outdoor seating, main dining room and private dining spaces. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

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9. The Alcove- Evanston

4.7

Exceptional(533)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Evanston

Booked 8 times today

Chef Elio Romero curates an inventive American-inspired experience at Alcove Evanston, tucked under the Metra’s Davis Street stop. Taking cues from seasonal produce availability, Alcove’s menu is always evolving to guarantee freshness—check back often to stay updated on the restaurant’s culinary offerings. The Alcove is eager to host your group's event--contact Alcove management to discuss building your prix fixe menu!****Please view our menu on our website for the most updated items. Menus across other platforms are not always 100% up-to-date, as our dishes change with the seasonality of their ingredients. Please also note that the Alcove has implemented a 3% credit card service charge due to an increase in point-of-sale operating costs. We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you!****

10. Bluestone

4.1

Excellent(28)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Evanston

Booked 7 times today

Bluestone is a Chicago-style restaurant in Evanston that offers homestyle cooking in a warm and welcoming environment. Owner John, whose obsession with golf led to the more than 250 pin flags decorating the restaurant, opened Bluestone after transitioning from commercial film production. His goal was to create a locale that was filled with friendliness and familiar faces, all while serving a variety of menu options with a hometown feel. Guests can enjoy favorites like crab cakes, or branch out and discover a new one from their wrap, soup, quesadilla or burger menus. Don't forget to try homemade specialties such as the turkey or black bean burgers, or the Bluestone signature smoked wings. There are also several thin-crust pizza options, like the pesto or BBQ chicken offerings. Whether you're just passing through or a long-time resident, Bluestone, at the corner of Central St. and Prairie Ave., is everyone's home away from home.

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Tina
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service and food was great. Will totally go here again for brunch or dinner.
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Evanston Corner BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Evanston
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stephanie
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great setting for a brunch with friends. Would go back again. Decor was adorable
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AlfonsoVIP
Chicago / Illinois •22 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Service was fast and they had excellent calamari and octopus tapas!
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4.7
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Duarte
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
You must try the octopus appetizer. So tender! I'll definitely return for the food in general, excellent service and good wine selection. The octopus alone justifies another visit to the Alcove. To the chef, management and waitstaff, keep up the good work.
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The Alcove- EvanstonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Evanston
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Chicago / Illinois •190 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A delightful evening with an interesting menu and very good service. It was very quiet with only one other table of diners, but everything we ordered was available and excellent. Modest wine list .
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38 restaurants available nearby

1. Tapas Barcelona

2. EJ's Place

3. Lou Malnati's - Evanston

4. Evanston Corner Bistro

5. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

6. Bar Siena - North Shore

7. Jilly's Cafe

8. The Hampton Social - Skokie

9. The Alcove- Evanston

10. Bluestone

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