The Alcove- Evanston

4.5

4,5

563 reviews

van $31 tot $50

Modern Amerikaans

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2 personen

11 mrt 2025

19:00

Vandaag 5 keer gereserveerd

Goed voor speciale gelegenheden
Juweeltje in de wijk
Charmant

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!****

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Stijl
Culinair eten
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Modern Amerikaans, Frans, Frans-Amerikaans
Openingstijden
Diner Ma, Wo, Do, Zo 17:00 uur–21:00 uur Vr, Za 17:00 uur–22:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(847) 570-9821
Website
http://www.alcoveevanston.com/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual kleding
Chef-kok
Chef Elio Romero
Catering
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.
Private party faciliteiten
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.

Locatie
1625 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Wijk
Evanston
Kruispunt
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
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Banket, Bar/Lounge, Bier, Café, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Glutenvrije opties, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Neem uw eigen wijn mee, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Uitzicht, Wijn

Yellowfin Tuna TartareUS$ 18,00
avocado, ginger, scallions, yuzu, black sesame seeds, extra virgin olive oil, malanga chips
Steak TartareUS$ 16,00
classic accoutrements, charred shishito pepper aioli, crostini
Pan-Seared Crab CakesUS$ 16,00
sweet corn, avocado, cilantro, remoulade sauce
Roasted Beets SaladUS$ 14,00
roasted baby beets, goat cheese, baby greens, candied walnuts, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil
Romaine Hearts SaladUS$ 15,00
white anchovies, homemade brioche croutons, kalamata olives, parmesan cheese, crispy onions, extra virgin olive oil
Goat Cheese TartUS$ 14,00
caramelized onions, goat cheese, baby greens, balsamic reduction
Grilled Spanish Baby OctopusUS$ 19,00
caramelized onion, avocado, charred cauliflower, micro arugula, sauce gribriche
Pan-Seared Manchester QuailUS$ 19,00
red quinoa, chanterelle mushrooms, green onions, veal stock reduction
Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie GrasUS$ 25,00
black mission fig brulee, peach coulis, toasted brioche

Main Courses

Beef TenderloinUS$ 58,00
winter black truffle soufflé, charred broccolini, cabernet reduction
Grilled New Zealand Rack of LambUS$ 48,00
yukon gold whipped potatoes, haricot vert, lamb au jus
Oven-Roasted Branzino FiletUS$ 45,00
sunchokes, brussels sprout petals, white asparagus lemon butter parsley sauce
Pan-Seared Maple Leaf Duck BreastUS$ 46,00
caramelized shallot puree, balsamic-glazed young carrots, wild ramps, pinot noir reduction
Red Wine-Braised Boneless Short RibsUS$ 48,00
black truffle parmesan cheese-stuffed mini potatoes, charred broccoli, beef au jus
Pan-Seared MonkfishUS$ 45,00
patagonian shrimp, fresh english peas, brussels sprout petals, saffron lobster sauce
Carnaroli Rice RisottoUS$ 39,00
organic carnaroli rice, fresh wild mushrooms, baby spinach, manchego cheese

Dessert

Warm Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$ 12,00
vanilla ice cream, grand marnier chocolate sauce
Butterscotch and Honeycrisp Apple Bread PuddingUS$ 12,00
sabayon marsala gelato, marsala creme anglaise sauce
Goat CheesecakeUS$ 12,00
wild berry sorbet, buckwheat tuille, wild berry sauce
Madagascar Creme BruleeUS$ 12,00
fresh berries
Lemon Berry TartUS$ 12,00
pink guava coulis
Fresh Berry TartUS$ 12,00
passionfruit caramel
Turtle SundaeUS$ 13,00
vanilla ice cream, toasted pecans, crumbled brownie, chocolate shavings, whipped cream
SorbetsUS$ 11,00
a three-flavor selection of fresh sorbets

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4.5

4,5 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,7Eten
4,4Bediening
4,4Sfeer
4Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

Geluid • Redelijk rustig

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563 Reviews

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kathy vip
Chicago2 recensies
4.0
2 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 3
4. Sfeer 2
Food is delicious. Service was slow although the restaurant was not busy. Ambiance was a little off. Very bright, empty, no music. It says American but the menu was very French, would be nice for some French music.
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Willy
Chicago1 recensie
5.0
3 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 4
We were really looking forward to dining at Alcove - to celebrate a birthday milestone. It was a great experience!!
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Daniel vip
Orlando / Oost-16 recensies
5.0
7 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
It is the definition of hidden gem. Tucked away by the rail station and accessed through the passage way tunnel, this narrow tunnel of a restaurant provides a bunker of civility away from the hustle of beautiful downtown Evanston. Very attentive service and well prepared foods with nice cocktails and a solid albeit scant wine list, makes for a very agreeable evening. Try it! You won't be disappointed
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Mark vip
Chicago21 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 3 maart 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
One of our favorite Evanston spots, up there with Campagnola and Oceanique. Outstanding food - last night we enjoyed the goat cheese tart, a long time favorite, as well as the beet salad, the grouper (nightly special) and the sea bass. All were top notch. During many previous visits we’ve also enjoyed the lamb, short rib, and steak among other good options. The wine options were fine and the service was very good. We look forward to many more enjoyable meals.
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Valerie
New York City4 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 2 maart 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
As always the food was outstanding. The ambience is super cozy, quiet yet dynamic. Staff is knowledgeable and professional. Keep doing what you do. 💛
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Jack vip
Chicago1 recensie
5.0
Gegeten op 24 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Enjoyed our evening. The service and food was excellent.
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Narayan
Chicago1 recensie
5.0
Gegeten op 22 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Great restaurant. A true gem. Will be back for sure
The Alcove- EvanstonGereageerd op 23 februari 2025
Hi Narayan, Thank you very much for the kind review--we hope to see you again soon!
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ian
Chicago17 recensies
3.0
Gegeten op 16 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 3
Food was mediocre and the restaurant is pretty sparse.
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S
Susan
Chicago2 recensies
1.0
Gegeten op 16 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 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- EvanstonGereageerd op 23 februari 2025
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
Chicago4 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 15 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 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- EvanstonGereageerd op 23 februari 2025
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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2 personen

11 mrt 2025

19:00

Vandaag 5 keer gereserveerd

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1625 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Eetruimtes

Aanvullende informatie

Kruispunt
Maple and Davis (South entrance off Davis. West entrance on Maple)
Wijk
Evanston
Openingstijden
Diner Ma, Wo, Do, Zo 17:00 uur–21:00 uur Vr, Za 17:00 uur–22:00 uur
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Modern Amerikaans, Frans, Frans-Amerikaans
Stijl
Culinair eten
Dress code
Casual kleding
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
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef-kok
Chef Elio Romero
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Banket, Bar/Lounge, Bier, Café, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Glutenvrije opties, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Neem uw eigen wijn mee, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Uitzicht, Wijn

Website
http://www.alcoveevanston.com/
Telefoonnummer
(847) 570-9821
Catering
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.
Private party faciliteiten
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.

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Appetizers

Yellowfin Tuna TartareUS$ 18,00

Steak TartareUS$ 16,00

Pan-Seared Crab CakesUS$ 16,00

Roasted Beets SaladUS$ 14,00

Romaine Hearts SaladUS$ 15,00

Goat Cheese TartUS$ 14,00

Grilled Spanish Baby OctopusUS$ 19,00

Pan-Seared Manchester QuailUS$ 19,00

Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie GrasUS$ 25,00

Main Courses

Beef TenderloinUS$ 58,00

Grilled New Zealand Rack of LambUS$ 48,00

Oven-Roasted Branzino FiletUS$ 45,00

Pan-Seared Maple Leaf Duck BreastUS$ 46,00

Red Wine-Braised Boneless Short RibsUS$ 48,00

Pan-Seared MonkfishUS$ 45,00

Carnaroli Rice RisottoUS$ 39,00

Dessert

Warm Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$ 12,00

Butterscotch and Honeycrisp Apple Bread PuddingUS$ 12,00

Goat CheesecakeUS$ 12,00

Madagascar Creme BruleeUS$ 12,00

Lemon Berry TartUS$ 12,00

Fresh Berry TartUS$ 12,00

Turtle SundaeUS$ 13,00

SorbetsUS$ 11,00

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