The Alcove- Evanston

4.5

4,5

558 recensioni

da 31 $ a 50 $

Americana contemporanea

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1 mar 2025

19:00

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Ottimo per un'occasione speciale
Tra i migliori del quartiere
Romantico

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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Informazioni aggiuntive

Stile
Cucina raffinata
Prezzo
da 31 $ a 50 $
Tipi di Cucina
Americana contemporanea, Francese, Francese americana
Orari di apertura
Cena Lun, Mer, Gio, Dom 17:00–21:00 Ven, Sab 17:00–22:00
Numero di telefono
(847) 570-9821
Sito web
http://www.alcoveevanston.com/
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Abbigliamento Casual
Executive Chef
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.
Sale per eventi privati
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.

Posizione
1625 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Quartiere
Evanston
Traversa
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
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Banchetti, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Caffè, Cocktail, Da asporto, Non fumatori, Opzioni senza glutine, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Porta il tuo vino, Senza diritto di tappo, Stanza Privata, Tavolo dello Chef, Vino, Vista

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

Main Courses

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

Dessert

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

Cosa dicono 558 persone

Valutazione complessiva e recensioni

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4.5

4,5 in base alle valutazioni recenti

4,6Cibo
4,4Servizio
4,5Atmosfera
4Rapporto qualità-prezzo

Rumorosità • Moderata

Molto apprezzato per

Chicago / Illinois
Americana contemporanea
Periferia Nord
Romantico

558 Recensioni

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Jack
VIP
Chicago
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato 5 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Enjoyed our evening. The service and food was excellent.
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Narayan
Chicago
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato 7 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Great restaurant. A true gem. Will be back for sure
The Alcove- EvanstonHa risposto 6 giorni fa
Hi Narayan, Thank you very much for the kind review--we hope to see you again soon!
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ian
Chicago
17 recensioni
3.0
17 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 16 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 3
3. Servizio 4
4. Atmosfera 3
Food was mediocre and the restaurant is pretty sparse.
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Susan
Chicago
2 recensioni
1.0
2 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 16 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 1
2. Cibo 2
3. Servizio 2
4. Atmosfera 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- EvanstonHa risposto 6 giorni fa
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 recensioni
5.0
4 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 15 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 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- EvanstonHa risposto 6 giorni fa
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 recensione
1.0
1 recensione
Visitato il giorno 15 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 1
2. Cibo 1
3. Servizio 1
4. Atmosfera 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- EvanstonHa risposto 6 giorni fa
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 recensioni
2.0
40 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 14 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 2
2. Cibo 2
3. Servizio 1
4. Atmosfera 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- EvanstonHa risposto 6 giorni fa
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 recensione
1.0
1 recensione
Visitato il giorno 14 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 1
2. Cibo 3
3. Servizio 1
4. Atmosfera 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 recensioni
3.0
57 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 14 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 4
3. Servizio 2
4. Atmosfera 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 recensioni
5.0
4 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 9 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 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 mar 2025

19:00

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1625 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Sale del ristorante

Informazioni aggiuntive

Traversa
Maple and Davis (South entrance off Davis. West entrance on Maple)
Quartiere
Evanston
Orari di apertura
Cena Lun, Mer, Gio, Dom 17:00–21:00 Ven, Sab 17:00–22:00
Prezzo
da 31 $ a 50 $
Tipi di Cucina
Americana contemporanea, Francese, Francese americana
Stile
Cucina raffinata
Dress code
Abbigliamento Casual
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
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Elio Romero
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Banchetti, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Caffè, Cocktail, Da asporto, Non fumatori, Opzioni senza glutine, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Porta il tuo vino, Senza diritto di tappo, Stanza Privata, Tavolo dello Chef, Vino, Vista

Sito web
http://www.alcoveevanston.com/
Numero di telefono
(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.
Sale per eventi privati
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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Appetizers

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare18,00 USD

Steak Tartare16,00 USD

Pan-Seared Crab Cakes16,00 USD

Roasted Beets Salad14,00 USD

Romaine Hearts Salad15,00 USD

Goat Cheese Tart14,00 USD

Grilled Spanish Baby Octopus19,00 USD

Pan-Seared Manchester Quail19,00 USD

Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras25,00 USD

Main Courses

Beef Tenderloin58,00 USD

Grilled New Zealand Rack of Lamb48,00 USD

Oven-Roasted Branzino Filet45,00 USD

Pan-Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast46,00 USD

Red Wine-Braised Boneless Short Ribs48,00 USD

Pan-Seared Monkfish45,00 USD

Carnaroli Rice Risotto39,00 USD

Dessert

Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake12,00 USD

Butterscotch and Honeycrisp Apple Bread Pudding12,00 USD

Goat Cheesecake12,00 USD

Madagascar Creme Brulee12,00 USD

Lemon Berry Tart12,00 USD

Fresh Berry Tart12,00 USD

Turtle Sundae13,00 USD

Sorbets11,00 USD

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