The Alcove- Evanston

4.5

4,5

558 commentaires

De 31 $ à 50 $

Américain Contemporaine

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2 personnes

1 mars 2025

19 h 00

Réservée 2 fois aujourd'hui

Bien pour les occasions spéciales
La perle du quartier
Romantique

La combinaison parfaite de l'attitude enjouée et des saveurs intenses dans une atmosphère qui prouve que la cuisine gastronomique n'est pas que pour les gens coincés.

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Informations supplémentaires

Style de restauration
Raffiné
Prix
De 31 $ à 50 $
Cuisines
Américain Contemporaine, Française, Americaine Française
Heures d'ouverture
Souper lun, mer, jeu, dim 17H00–21H00 ven, sam 17H00–22H00
Numéro de téléphone
(847) 570-9821
Site Internet
http://www.alcoveevanston.com/
Options de paiement
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Tenue décontractée
Chef de cuisine
Chef Elio Romero
Service traiteur
Full on-site catering available. Please give us a call or email us at alcoveevanston@gmail.com for details about private party pricing and menus. The Chef is happy to work with any requests to make your party a success and evening to remember.
Installations pour groupes privés
Please give us a call or email us at alcoveevanston@gmail.com for details about private party pricing and menus. The Chef is happy to work with any requests to make your party a success and evening to remember.

Lieux
1625 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Quartier
Evanston
Rue transversale
Maple and Davis ( South entrance off Davis. West entrance on Maple)
Parking details
There is street parking available and a number of parking lots / garages nearby. The closest parking lot is located just across the street from our Maple street Entrance. Free street parking on Sunday.
Public transit
Metra Davis Street Stop CTA Purple Line Davis Street Stop
Renseignements supplémentaires:
Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Apporter votre vin, Banquette, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Café, Commande à emporter, Droit de bouchon, La table du chef, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle à manger privée, Terrasse, Vin, Vue

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare18,00 $ US
avocado, ginger, scallions, yuzu, black sesame seeds, extra virgin olive oil, malanga chips
Steak Tartare16,00 $ US
classic accoutrements, charred shishito pepper aioli, crostini
Pan-Seared Crab Cakes16,00 $ US
sweet corn, avocado, cilantro, remoulade sauce
Roasted Beets Salad14,00 $ US
roasted baby beets, goat cheese, baby greens, candied walnuts, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil
Romaine Hearts Salad15,00 $ US
white anchovies, homemade brioche croutons, kalamata olives, parmesan cheese, crispy onions, extra virgin olive oil
Goat Cheese Tart14,00 $ US
caramelized onions, goat cheese, baby greens, balsamic reduction
Grilled Spanish Baby Octopus19,00 $ US
caramelized onion, avocado, charred cauliflower, micro arugula, sauce gribriche
Pan-Seared Manchester Quail19,00 $ US
red quinoa, chanterelle mushrooms, green onions, veal stock reduction
Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras25,00 $ US
black mission fig brulee, peach coulis, toasted brioche

Main Courses

Beef Tenderloin58,00 $ US
winter black truffle soufflé, charred broccolini, cabernet reduction
Grilled New Zealand Rack of Lamb48,00 $ US
yukon gold whipped potatoes, haricot vert, lamb au jus
Oven-Roasted Branzino Filet45,00 $ US
sunchokes, brussels sprout petals, white asparagus lemon butter parsley sauce
Pan-Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast46,00 $ US
caramelized shallot puree, balsamic-glazed young carrots, wild ramps, pinot noir reduction
Red Wine-Braised Boneless Short Ribs48,00 $ US
black truffle parmesan cheese-stuffed mini potatoes, charred broccoli, beef au jus
Pan-Seared Monkfish45,00 $ US
patagonian shrimp, fresh english peas, brussels sprout petals, saffron lobster sauce
Carnaroli Rice Risotto39,00 $ US
organic carnaroli rice, fresh wild mushrooms, baby spinach, manchego cheese

Dessert

Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake12,00 $ US
vanilla ice cream, grand marnier chocolate sauce
Butterscotch and Honeycrisp Apple Bread Pudding12,00 $ US
sabayon marsala gelato, marsala creme anglaise sauce
Goat Cheesecake12,00 $ US
wild berry sorbet, buckwheat tuille, wild berry sauce
Madagascar Creme Brulee12,00 $ US
fresh berries
Lemon Berry Tart12,00 $ US
pink guava coulis
Fresh Berry Tart12,00 $ US
passionfruit caramel
Turtle Sundae13,00 $ US
vanilla ice cream, toasted pecans, crumbled brownie, chocolate shavings, whipped cream
Sorbets11,00 $ US
a three-flavor selection of fresh sorbets

L'opinion de 558 personnes

Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)

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4.5

4,5 selon des cotes récentes

4,6Nourriture
4,4Service
4,5Ambiance
4Valeur

Bruit • Moyen

Aimé pour

Chicago / Illinois
Américain Contemporaine
Banlieue nord
Romantique

558 commentaires

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Jack
VIP
Chicago
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 5 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Enjoyed our evening. The service and food was excellent.
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Narayan
Chicago
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 7 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Great restaurant. A true gem. Will be back for sure
The Alcove- EvanstonA répondu il y a 6 jours
Hi Narayan, Thank you very much for the kind review--we hope to see you again soon!
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ian
Chicago
17 commentaires
3.0
17 commentaires
Y est allé le 16 février 2025
1. Cote globale 3
2. Nourriture 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambiance 3
Food was mediocre and the restaurant is pretty sparse.
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Susan
Chicago
2 commentaires
1.0
2 commentaires
Y est allé le 16 février 2025
1. Cote globale 1
2. Nourriture 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambiance 3
I have never given a restaurant a 1-star review until now. We were pleasantly seated, but after ordering drinks it took 45 minutes to receive 2 beers, 1 glass of wine and a hot tea. The salads were good, but when our entrées arrived, they were all overcooked (fish and steak). My husband’s medium-rare steak was served well done. When he apologized for sending it back, they brought out a lightly seared raw steak! So much so that the dining manager even commented on it. However, no apology was given. So we took home the raw steak and cooked it the next day. For $62 I wasn’t going to leave it there! Luckily the friends we were with made the evening a joy and we ended up having a wonderful get-together, but I cannot recommend the restaurant- there are much better places to spend your money!
The Alcove- EvanstonA répondu il y a 6 jours
Hi Susan, We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback--we review all our guests' experiences carefully to ensure we're always improving. With that said, we are very sorry to hear that your evening did not meet expectations. It sounds like the kitchen's attempt to resolve cook times with the steak did more harm than good--we will be investigating the experience you had with our manager as well. We're currently experiencing staffing challenges that have led to longer-than-usual wait times and unsatisfactory service, which we apologize for. Once again, thank you for your time and willingness to visit the Alcove.
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Howard
VIP
Chicago
4 commentaires
5.0
4 commentaires
Y est allé le 15 février 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Very unassuming looking place with Wonderful food, excellent service, strict attention to allergy concerns, and a quiet environment to just enjoy the food. No ear splitting music or deafening beat. Wonderful preparations. We had pork belly and crab cake as appetizers, roasted duck breast and crispy roasted sea bass with lobster tortellini as entrées, followed by an amazing lemon cream and wild Berry Napoleon. A refreshing sorbet was also served as s palate cleanser between courses. Everything showed a delicate touch of refinement and knowledge or what works.
The Alcove- EvanstonA répondu il y a 6 jours
Hello Howard, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to learn that you enjoyed your meal, the sorbet is one of our special touches! Thanks for coming in to see us--we hope to serve you again soon.
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Valli
VIP
Chicago
1 commentaire
1.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 15 février 2025
1. Cote globale 1
2. Nourriture 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambiance 1
We have been to Alcove twice in the past and loved it. For Valentines Day they had the option of seating at 5,7, or 9. We arrived for our 7pm reservation to find people waiting outside. None of the 5 pm tables were finished and there was a huge number of people waiting. We were told we might be seated at 7:45. The two women at the host entry seemed overwhelmed to me but they did not know how to handle the situation. One customer suggested they let people wait on the empty 2nd floor. If that truly was an option, they REALLY should have done this. Offering the huge number of people waiting a warm space and a glass of champagne might have diffused the ill will that was forming. The atmosphere was so negative that we left. A manager needed to address the waiting crowd in an apologetic manner.
The Alcove- EvanstonA répondu il y a 6 jours
Hi Valli, We're very sorry to hear about your Valentine's Day experience--no one should have to endure this on such a special day. The day you visited, we were without a manager--which is no excuse, but may explain the confusion. Your experience is 100% on us for mistiming the pace of the meals. Our second floor is actually an office space, so it's currently not possible to host guests there, but we will certainly consider how to integrate the space for overflow for the future. Again, we sincerely apologize and hope that you were still able to enjoy your evening.
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Sheri
Chicago
40 commentaires
2.0
40 commentaires
Y est allé le 14 février 2025
1. Cote globale 2
2. Nourriture 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambiance 3
We're an older couple and have been to numerous prix fixe dinners. For an unknown reason, this dinner seemed to be very disorganized. Our server was moving back & forth across the room & appeared disorganized and tense. We were seated for the 5:00 dinner and waited 45 minutes with only a glass of water on our table for our first course, no one offered bread or an explanation of the delay. When after waiting 40 minutes we asked about a glass of wine for the first course, our server seemed hassled and was not accommodating stating it was being prepared. Nothing was ready as it should have been. If the kitchen was having a problem, then an announcement was in order. As well as some bread. The food was good, presentation nice, the wine was good, but no one took the time to explain what wine we were served. People were being served the wrong meals and no one explained what we were eating. We were also charged for 3 meals when it was only the 2 of us. Overall it was a totally disorganized experience with wait staff disorganized and hassled. We expected better from the Alcove. We finished our meal and left at 7:45 and the 7:00 seating was standing & waiting for 45 minutes to be seated.
The Alcove- EvanstonA répondu il y a 6 jours
Hi Sheri, We're disappointed to hear about your Valentine's Day experience--on a day as special as this one, there really is no excuse for the service you received. With that said, we will share that we're currently experiencing hiring challenges, which has led to delays and need for additional training. You and your partner should absolutely have received better communication during your visit. We deeply apologize, and hope that the rest of your holiday was well spent!
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James
Palm Springs
1 commentaire
1.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 14 février 2025
1. Cote globale 1
2. Nourriture 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambiance 1
Terrible service - slow and indifferent. Had to ask for water 15 minutes after sitting down. Server finally showed up at 25 minutes to take drink and dinner orders. First course served at 60 minutes. Finally got drinks 10 minutes later (had to ask for them). The main meat course and dessert were good; the rest of the food was mediocre at best. Several of the items were cold (not supposed to be - e.g. halibut).
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Preston
VIP
Chicago
57 commentaires
3.0
57 commentaires
Y est allé le 14 février 2025
1. Cote globale 3
2. Nourriture 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambiance 3
We come to Alcove several times a year. Last night was way below par. The first course arrived and was finished without the wine paring. The second course was halibut that was barely tepid with two of the smallest shrimp I’ve ever seen and three Brussels sprout leaves with an interesting flavor. We arrived at 5:00. The second of four courses was brought to the table at 6:30. (We had to cancel our car— paying anyway because the driver had arrived.) The beef tenderloin was served rare — no question from server about how we preferred. The au jus was non existent. The pavlova was fruit in a bowl with three quarter-sized pieces of meringue on top. Not a pavlova! We left through a line of diners waiting for the next seating.
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Robert
Chicago
4 commentaires
5.0
4 commentaires
Y est allé le 9 février 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 4
Fabulous hidden spot in downtown Evanston. Charming staff, quiet room where u can hear each other talk and really amazing food. Have been 3 times within the last month with different folks and everyone loved it.
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1 mars 2025

19 h 00

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1625 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Sections du restaurant

Informations supplémentaires

Rue transversale
Maple and Davis ( South entrance off Davis. West entrance on Maple)
Quartier
Evanston
Heures d'ouverture
Souper lun, mer, jeu, dim 17H00–21H00 ven, sam 17H00–22H00
Prix
De 31 $ à 50 $
Cuisines
Américain Contemporaine, Française, Americaine Française
Style de restauration
Raffiné
Dress code
Tenue décontractée
Parking details
There is street parking available and a number of parking lots / garages nearby. The closest parking lot is located just across the street from our Maple street Entrance. Free street parking on Sunday.
Public transit
Metra Davis Street Stop CTA Purple Line Davis Street Stop
Options de paiement
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef de cuisine
Chef Elio Romero
Renseignements supplémentaires:
Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Apporter votre vin, Banquette, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Café, Commande à emporter, Droit de bouchon, La table du chef, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle à manger privée, Terrasse, Vin, Vue

Site Internet
http://www.alcoveevanston.com/
Numéro de téléphone
(847) 570-9821
Service traiteur
Full on-site catering available. Please give us a call or email us at alcoveevanston@gmail.com for details about private party pricing and menus. The Chef is happy to work with any requests to make your party a success and evening to remember.
Installations pour groupes privés
Please give us a call or email us at alcoveevanston@gmail.com for details about private party pricing and menus. The Chef is happy to work with any requests to make your party a success and evening to remember.

The Alcove- Evanston

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Sections du restaurant

Informations supplémentaires

Appetizers

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare18,00 $ US

Steak Tartare16,00 $ US

Pan-Seared Crab Cakes16,00 $ US

Roasted Beets Salad14,00 $ US

Romaine Hearts Salad15,00 $ US

Goat Cheese Tart14,00 $ US

Grilled Spanish Baby Octopus19,00 $ US

Pan-Seared Manchester Quail19,00 $ US

Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras25,00 $ US

Main Courses

Beef Tenderloin58,00 $ US

Grilled New Zealand Rack of Lamb48,00 $ US

Oven-Roasted Branzino Filet45,00 $ US

Pan-Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast46,00 $ US

Red Wine-Braised Boneless Short Ribs48,00 $ US

Pan-Seared Monkfish45,00 $ US

Carnaroli Rice Risotto39,00 $ US

Dessert

Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake12,00 $ US

Butterscotch and Honeycrisp Apple Bread Pudding12,00 $ US

Goat Cheesecake12,00 $ US

Madagascar Creme Brulee12,00 $ US

Lemon Berry Tart12,00 $ US

Fresh Berry Tart12,00 $ US

Turtle Sundae13,00 $ US

Sorbets11,00 $ US

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