Northwestern Local Destinations

8 Results For "American"

1800 Club

Called Hundo, the 1800 Club has an upscale menu and live jazz. Indoors the look is European with dark burgundy walls and a parquet floor. Tables are lamp-lit and the bar area has a jukebox. Located just off the Northwestern campus, the crowd gets younger as the hour gets later in this trendy nightspot.

Al's Italian Beef

Al’s Italian Beef is popular with local workers and college students piling in for quick counter service and moderately priced burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and especially tasty fries. The quality of the food and the interior put it a step above the local fast food chains, with wood booths, jazz music and friendly, helpful service.

Bar Louie

This casually cool neighborhood restaurant and bar specializes in oversized signature sandwiches and hand-crafted specialty cocktails in addition to an extensive selection of small and large plates. A unique variety of drafts, bottled beers, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass are also available. Warm surroundings with an urban feel include contemporary photography, hand-laid mosaic tiling, wood-paneled walls, retro light fixtures, plasma televisions, and a variety of seating options from high-top bar tables to plush circular booths.

Mark II Lounge

Affectionately known as “The Deuce” to regulars, Mark II Lounge is a cozy West Rogers Park pub. Family owned and operated for over 50 years, this dim and cozy pub is an excellent place to hang out or throw darts in the evening. And the pizza is outstanding.

Philly's Best

Even though you’re far from Philadelphia, this East-Coast style institution guarantees that its cheesesteak is in fact “imported.” Also popular are oven grinder sandwiches and a medium-crust pizza. Transplanted Philadelphians make regular pilgrimages here to get an authentic taste of home. There is a sidewalk takeout window for those on the go.

Prarie Moon

Prairie Moon is an “all-American” dining experience in Evanston. It regularly serves good regional American favorites and also celebrates national festivals such as the Alaska Crab Festival. At night, it hosts live bands and DJs and converts into a hangout spot for students and locals alike.

The Keg of Evanston

Despite the addition of several newer bars, the Keg remains the king of Northwestern bars. It has attracted students for decades with its pool tables, dart boards, televisions, and cheap beer. Students flock en masse to the Keg on Monday nights during the school year, but as they venture to the city later in the week, expectthe blue-collar Evanston locals to come out to play in the Keg’s expansive four rooms.

Uber Burger

Uber Burger is a small 35-seat dine-in and carry-out spot. The menu, of course, spotlights on burgers as well as chili, fries, and ice cream. Try a groovy topping on your Angus beef, turkey or veggie burger like wasabi mayo, chipotle ketchup or roasted garlic aioli. Add a side of fried pickles or potatoes, and top it off with a banana split or sundae.