Outdoor seating
Yes
Bluestone in Evanston
Categories
Location on the map
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fireplace
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Sport
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 847-424-0420
Site: http://bluestoneevanston.com/
Site: http://bluestoneevanston.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–4:30PM
- Tuesday:11AM–12AM
- Wednesday:11AM–12AM
- Thursday:11AM–12AM
- Friday:11AM–2AM
- Saturday:11AM–2AM
- Sunday:11AM–12AM
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Comments (199)
Good food, reasonable price, and super friendly staff. Worth a visit if youre looking for a comfortable sports bar.
Hands down our favorite place to eat in the neighborhood. Weve been coming for years to enjoy the smoked wings and thin crust pizza. My wife can always find something healthier on the menu. Hats off to Victor who always greats us warmly and generates good karma for everyone around him.
My first time here and I love it! The owner is high energy and the lattes are fantastic. A little Slice of Italy :-). I also highly recommend the New Orleans cold brew!
Local place for local people ;-) but welcoming. Food is nothing special but its not meant to be; it is prepared correctly.. decent beer selection on tap. Four big sports TVs. Barstool bar, booths, and tables. 420 friendly i believe.. last four digits of their order-ahead/takeout number are 0420. Outdoor (sidewalk) seating & they allow smoking there. Cheers!
Friendly staff, VERY good good. Their burgers and salmon burgers are delicious. I had the swordfish here, one of thr best. Not sure if its on the menu now. Typically an older crowd last time we went, and apparently we were a lil loud?
Wonderful location and great food. The staff took care of us (large crowd) prior to a high school football game, with great service and timely delivery of items ordered.
John the owner takes care of his employees and customers. They’re all friendly, happy, fun and loyal, so that says much about how the place is run. They have an extensive selection of beers and the food is fresh and delicious. Many customers order take out and have a beer and chat with other patrons while they wait. The atmosphere and owner John make it a place that you immediately feel welcome at. I highly recommend this place over any in Wilmette, including Village Tavern.
We had last minute plans to meet some family in Evanston for dinner. After discussing some options, we picked Bluestone. We sat outside on a beautiful evening and had delicious dinner. Our server (Claire) informed us from the start that she was new and in training but she took care of us like a veteran and answered all questions we had. Thanks for a nice evening.
Been going there for over 20 years. Good place to chill out.
Never a bad meal. Ive been coming here for over 1 year now pretty regularly and the staff is awesome and the food is always consistent AND good. The drinks are a fair price they wont gouge you with a 14 dollar drink. Taco Tuesday you can walk out the door for under 10 bucks for 3 tacos. Mucho gusto!!
The host was very pleasant. I ordered the fish and chips (fries) and coleslaw. The fish was very good though I did eat it out of the coating. I believe the fries are freshly made and the coleslaw was excellent! Dina was my server and was there with a smile when I needed anything and was not when I didnt. All and all a very enjoyable experience.
I havent eaten here but the outdoor patio is really nice. Drinks were reasonably priced as well. It looks busy which I assume means the food is good.Staff was friendly and fast. Id definitely come here for drinks and Im looking forward to a meal here as well!
No draft beer, no food either. Ordered the wings, and 20 minutes later (after tables next to me had been served wings) they said no more wings, sorry.
Really comfortable environment, nice list of Beers, and really good food. I love the chicken sandwich, and the fried pickles. I highly recommend it to families as well. The only thing I wasnt impressed with so far was the pizza, but that might just be a preference thing.
The weekly specials are fantastic (BBQ platter on Monday is my favorite), the daily specials are a treat. My better half vouches for the drink menu and I like almost everything on the menu. They have good music and sports on nice TVs but both can be ignored if you just want to sit by the fireplace or enjoy the patio. The service is always good and Victor is incredibly hard working and a real fixture of the place. This is the neighborhood bar/restaurant most neighborhoods wished they had.
Great place for brunch, lunch, or dinner. The menu is simple but complete. They usually have a good beer selection and service has always been good here. They have been accommodating to minor menu substitutions and additions for others in my party which always makes customers happier.
Excellent food. Cozy yet spacious interior. We ate lunch here at 3pm on a Thursday. The greens and veggies were fresh, and the sauces were flavorful. I had the B.C.O. sandwich and would highly recommend it. This seems like it would be a good place to watch a game as well. Extensive beer list and good coffee.
Former favorite, but lost that status when group of loud obnoxious drunks decided to stand around our table instead of taking seats.5 star to one in one visit and longtime customer lost
So much more than just a neighborhood restaurant (but that, too), Bluestone has surprisingly creative and always delicious fare. It is my go-to spot for catching a game and enjoying some outstanding smoked chicken wings, a delicious burger, great pizza - you name it, they have it. Plus, Bluestone has an incredible selection of beer and staff that treat you like family. Ill confess that there are weeks when I am there several times, especially in the summer. Its worth moving to the neighborhood just so you can be within walking distance. My son, now in his third year living in Milan, IT, misses Bluestone more than any other restaurant in the US.
Nice bar and grill in the Central Street shopping district. We chose to eat al fresco due to the loud inside volume. The street front ambiance was pleasant and relaxing. My friend had the special, a meatloaf sandwich, in which the meatloaf was delicious, however she was disappointed by the fact that the server hadnt mentioned that it was covered with melted cheddar. I had the bison burger with sweet potato fries. Unfortunately, the server didnt ask how I wanted it prepared and it arrived well done when I would have preferred medium. The sweet potato fries were however, the best Ive ever tasted, just crispy enough outside with a soft almost creamy inside.
Ive only been three times and have no complaints. Very kid friendly. Attentive professional service. Food is definitely higher quality than one might expect just walking in off the street. Portions are ample but not too much. They have tater tots which is incredible. Street parking can be hit or miss at times but there is a City surface lot not too far and sufficient side street parking.
Nothing on Bluestones menu is bad. I have never been unhappy with their food, or service. They have something for everyone too. The pickiest of eaters will be happy here. Great beer selection, with lots of local options.
Ive always loved this place. We went last night and had drinks, pizzas and Caesar salads. The rest of the menu is awesome also... Were coming back soon. Staff are the best!!
Ive always loved this place. We went last night and had drinks, pizzas and Caeser salads. The rest of the menu is awesome also... Were coming back soon. Staff are the best!!
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, very good food reasonably priced.Recommend
Outdoor seating and cozy fireplace inside. Sports bar that is busy, family friendly and popular with locals. Fav items are turkey Ruben and shrimp and grits.
This bar/restaurant is near work, so its a great place for lunch or after work drinks. Nice sized menu. I love their turkey club! Large portions at decent prices. I definately recommend this hidden gem. Parking can be a little rough sometimes in this area.
Good food and service. Friendly staff. Wonderful burgers and sandwiches. Would definitely return. We dont drink but they have an extensive craft brew menu.
The chicken wings had little hairs on them??? The waitress said it was “normal” for that but I don’t think so... Came back to take our re-order and asked if we’d had a “change of heart”. The mac n cheese rolls have literally no flavor even with bacon. The fries are good but I guess we got the end of the batch because I don’t think there was a fry longer than 2 inches in the whole basket. She charged us for the wings, too. Would not recommend this place to anyone.
One of my favorite spots in Evanston. Good for watching sports with good beer and good food. And lots of options on both. They are mastering the art of good college sports bar with a slightly older crowd. Would definitely bring my kids here for a day time game and some munchies.
This spot is my preferred one. I go to plenty of restaurants but to this one I go the most. The stuff is very friendly and the cooking they offer is so delicious. I would always prefer to have a good meal here. I recommend this place with pleasure.
Used to love it. But, they’ve not managed to recover from COVID, and can’t even seem to keep their hours up to date in google maps. Too bad.
Hope was just chance as dinners usually great here, but pulled pork sandwich tasted like it has been sitting slow coming too long. Was greasy and a bit dried out. Hope to go back and soon to confirm this was just by chance.
The food is excellent, however our server constantly dissapeared and at one point we could see her kissing a guy and saying goodbye to him...While we were trying to flag her down... So we could pay...Other than that they have great beer on tap and more than a few things on the menu that are attractive options .
Really enjoyed the guacamole appetizer and black bean burger with sweet potato fries. My friends liked their meals too except for the French onion soup. Friendly wait staff and regulars.
Kristin, our server was horrible. She brought up issues from year past. My advice, go down a couple blocks east and have some great food and better hospitality. Shes a joke. Great to get tips with a nice pair and pretty smile. Too bad theres evil behind that smile.
Updating this as all restaurants are being ordered to close: Please pick up food to go from this fabulous gem of a neighborhood restaurant. Im buying a gift card today and getting a large pizza. This place is the heart of the Central Street neighborhood, lets keep that heart beating.
Very average food for the price point. On the exterior, its looks like an upscale eatery and the interior shouts sports bar/Salinger’s from Party of Five. Menu items are slightly ambitious (seared scallops w butternut squash risotto) but lack in skill and presentation (scallops were overcooked and in contrast, the risotto was undercooked). Pot pie was unimaginative (puff pastry roof atop chicken stew) as was the skillet fried chicken with a few burnt green beans and red potatoes that looked like they fell from the sky onto my plate. Crispy mac n cheese rolls were good. Flies abounded. Saving grace were the waitstaff who had no issue taking back the scallops and were happy to accommodate us.
Likely my favorite central street, if not all of Evanston, restaurant. Always a good selection of local beer. I often get the thin crust pizza or the Reuben. They tend to have really good specials.
Solid food selection and perhaps the best representation of Evanston culture - though a bit pricey and sometimes crowded during Northwestern games. The experience is reliable for whenever you want a local dining experience.
Our volleyball team placed a very large order and everything came perfectly labeled with names, and the young lady even helped me sort through it all to be sure we had everything. Also, my chicken pot pie was awesome!!
This a nice warm cozy bar. Great to unwine after a long day of work I used to work down the street at foodstuffs and loved to wait for my train here looks to me like this place has alot of regulars and I like it!! Goes to show what great services they offer and I really loved my loaded nachos with chorizo food was amazing
No social distancing.. people walking up no mask getting sat next to me....manager had mask half off his face.....no gloves on any employees! If your a regular you dont need a mask??? Food is not even that good. Burger had NO flavor ( sawdust) quesadilla wasnt cut and seriously..its a quesadilla, gimme somethin! Bland bland BLAND! Sorry guys, it was a miss for me
I LOVE Bluestone. I’ve been coming here for years and I leave satisfied every time. Highlights are their smoked wings (they fall off the bone), caesar salad, B.C.O., and pineapple upside down cake. I can’t wait to go back!
Very relaxed a home-y feel. The service is great, fast and very informative on the food and drink selections. The location is easy to fine on the street and parking isnt too bad with spots on neighboring streets.
Theyve got a wide variety of American and Mexican dishes on their menu, and Ive yet to try anything I havent liked there. I usually get a burger or turkey reuben, but the salads are good too.
Bluestone Burger was overcooked and bacon was burned. Wasnt a good experience. Service from the guy refilling my water glass was superior.
Good crabcakes. How hum Caesar salad. So so pizza. Excellent service. Several outdoor spots where you can park a dog. Generous pours.
Come enjoy a full Central street neighborhood experience, like seriously the whole neighborhood is here! The staff is great, coffe is great, fresh baked goods from next door, great. Dont bother going down the street to that other coffe shop, stop here!
Wow, I cant even believe how bad the burgers are. Asked for medium rare and it was well done and burned along the edge. Tasted terrible, meat itself was pretty low grade too.
Hostess was quiet on a crowded night, missed our table because she did not call our names loud enough. Found a spot at the bar and the bartender was awesome. Ordered food their instead
Best burgers in town. They also have a full bar and many other food options. Ive never had a bad meal here.
Great mix of healthy options and fried comfort food. So. Much. Beer.
People should absolutely come here. The food and atmosphere are both amazing. The staff is very friendly and there are tons of great places to take pictures.
Great food with great people. Will be back time and time again when I’m in town. Can’t recommend enough.
The best patty melt ever!
I went for the daily deal for Tuesday. Tacos and margaritas, but was informed they had ran out. I tried their smoked wings and fell madly in love.
A favorite place when we visit Evanston. Great food. Nice beer list and cocktails. Atmosphere perfect for conversation and the wait staff is unrivaled.
Take to long to bring your food, poor service, except the Spanish guy.very helpful.
Nice ambience. Food was excellent - their appetizers are great. Could just eat that from the menu alone!
Great place. Bloody Marys were good and the food was excellent. The atmosphere is really welcoming.
Really good food. Nice soulful Sunday music music, relaxing & quick service. Totally recommend fish & grits. Nice end to a long work week!!!!
The staff here are very polite and the food is top notch. My only gripe is that it is always crowded and small for how many people are there. But it is amazing.
This is one of the all time greats in neighborhood comfort food joints. Cheers has nothing on Bluestone! Great food, strong drinks and wonderful people!
Excellent food!
Food and drinks were great. Just could have used a few more people working on a game day is all. Reasonable prices.
Easily best restaurant in Evanston!! The nicest staff, great beer selection and killer food (smoked wings >>>>)
Great food, service and atmosphere. Had Cajun shrimp and grits. Really Good!!
Food was delicious and service was fast and friendly. I love the outdoor seating.
Great service and food! We mentioned we were short on time over lunch and they got us in and out within 25 mins!
Best grown up grilled cheese ever! Terrific soup, burgers & fries. Key lime pie is heaven.
Skip the fish and chips. Everything else is pretty good. Pleasant service nice selection of beers
Good food, family friendly early. Good fish options on their chalk board
Highly recommend. The staff is really nice, theres a cute fireplace, the food is great, and the portions are pretty big.
Great neighborhood spot in North Evanston. Solid food with solid service. Good beer list
Ordered a salad. Lettuce seemed old and wilted. Our service was good and it was nice to sit outside
Great service, great atmosphere! The food was ok... wasnt thrilled about their thincrust pizza.
Probably the best chicken wings in all of Evanston 👌
Friendly helpful wait staff. Good value for excellent food. Many choices.
Typical cost for beer but service was extremely slow. Waitress delivered our first round then disappeared for over 30 minutes or so. Didnt try the food.
Great selection of beers, ciders and spirits and surprisingly good food with plenty of vegetarian options available.
Wonderfully delicious food! Excellent service! This restaurant was a great find!
Delicious food and a wide selection of drinks perfect for any occasion and time of year.
The winner here is the pizza, and Im not usually a thin-crust fan. Good service and casual atmosphere for easy relaxation.
When in Evanston I always head to the Bluestone. Excellent food and service. A must before every Wildcats game. #GoCats
Delicious food and an eclectic menu from fried calamari to chicken pot pie; yum.
Wonderful Brunch. Was not busy. Great service and fair pricing.
The food was amazing and the atmosphere was friendly with great staff! A Great Local Gem!
Fantastic food and general wait staff, but our waitress wasnt very good
Im so happy this place is around the corner of my house. My kids all come here and enjoy it thoroughly.
The food was awesome...The manager and the waitress were so helpful and made us feel at home.
All time favorite! Signature wings are a fan favorite but I love the salads too!!
A family favorite - something for everyone. Great service, and a comfortable casual atmosphere.
It was my first time and I ordered the pizza. It was good as I love thin crusts!
The most amazing fried mac and cheese ever! The vibe was very relaxed and fun.
Good quesadillas, bbq pork and wings only fair. onion strings and fries r reason to return
Solidly good local food. Lots of options, friendly staff
The smoked wings are fantastic! Decent beer selection too
Family friendly, great service with a nice & tasty food selection.
Great food, great service, friendly and fun atmosphere!
Fried pickles were awesome. Sweet potato fries are a must!
Went for the beer after a Cats game. Good variety of beer to choose from.
Local place with decent food, good casual atomsphere and good beer selection.
Very crowded on Northwestern Game days, so be warned if you are from out of state looking for a walkable bar.
Good food, fast service. A little of everything with nice staff.
I love the kale quinoa salad with chicken or steak
Friendly staff, great food and service!
Great fish and chips; good selection of beers.
Good beer selection. Unique bar food
Daily specials and great beer selection in casual, comfortable setting.
Great food and service, love the pot roast sandwich!
Great Atmosphere and Great Service. The wings are awesome.
So good!! I got the pesto pizza without the Italian sausage, yummmmm!!!
Nice selection of drinks and very good food. Lots of kids.
Nice neighborhood bar/restaurant with good food and a nice selection of craft beers
Trust worthy neighborhood place with reliable service, good food and exceptional vibe.
Great dinner with 2 friends I havent seen for a long time
One of the best burgers I have ever had....
Great food and drink selections. TVs, comfy, and welcoming.
Love it,Anica and Christine are the best, five stars for them.
Good food, inexpensive drinks, outdoor seating
Great menu, cool vibe, excellent service
Great food, atmosphere & service!!
Awesome food great staff better prices!!
When of my favorite pubs for a burger and good beer! 😊
Good drinks good vibes staff was helpful and friendly!
Busy crowded noisy. Large portions. Food OK. Lots of beers.
Good service, good food. Its a nice place.
Great little bar with quality food in Evenston
Didnt like food or drinks.. pretty pricey too
Good Salads especially with added skirt steak.
Elevated bar food; great service.
Great food, are outside in beautiful setting
Nice brunch place with great staff
Amazing food. Really nice staff.
Great food at decent prices
Best smoked wings in the entire world. Period.
Food was very good service too!
Great place to celebrate and enjoy food.
Possibly best salad Ive ever had
Good food... even better service.
Perfect bar food, with a cut above in sophistication
Nice people and good beer selection.
Warm and hospitable way to spend waiting on the (Metra) train.
Great food. Friendly staff.
Always EXCELLENT food, bar & service.
Good food super nice workers
I love the food and Trumer Pils 😉
Local flavor with great American food flavors
Best neighborhood bar in Evanston
Decent place for a lunch or dinner.
Good food. Nice staff.
Great food selection!!
Try the Halibut special! It was great!
Great neighborhood bar.
Great food and service
Nice service and really cozy inside
EXCELLENT FOOD, SERVICE AND PRICES!
Very cute bartenders.
Cool spot
Love the Blue stone salad !
Great food and service
Great food and service
Great beer list
Nice outside seating
Cute spot
Good service and good food
Its ok
Nice place. Will try again.
The B.C.O. rocked my face off
Good food and service
Great food and service
Love the turkey burger
Good family restaurant
Great food and service
Great Turkey burger
Cool indenpendtly owned place
Awesome neighborhood spot!
Great spot for lunch
Good Turkey Rueben
Phenomenal service with a great atmosphere. My favorite place on Central street to grab a bite or a drink.
The water was good.
Good homey food
Veeeerrrrrrrry sssllllllooooooww seeerrvvicce
Good food!
A North-Evanston Institution!
Great
Epic
Meh
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Bluestone 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-22This is a great place for a special meal out. We came here with friends we had not seen in a few years. We all wanted a slow, special night out. Found delivered! Very attentive and knowledgeable staff, a wonderful bar menu and outstanding food. We will be back.
Review №2
2022-06-02Friendly service and tasty food. Theres seating inside or outside (on the sidewalk). Gluten free options are clearly marked. My husband and I split a pizza on GF crust (cauliflower crust), southwest salad and an order of baked wings and had leftovers for another meal.
Review №3
2022-04-04My favorite place. Been coming here for over 20 years. Always Awesome here. Smoked wings & pizza is top notch! Just one thing that we were sad about....no chicken pot pie. Thats one of our favorites. Im sure itll be back.
Review №4
2021-03-07As always the food, drink, staff, and service was AWESOME! We were seated immediately, and our servers were wonderfully friendly and attentive. Eat. Drink. Enjoy. Repeat.
Review №5
2020-02-25I ordered the bbq combo, which includes these excluding the fries, is a good deal at the price. The problem was when you go to eat. The wings, as you can see, were dry as hell. The pulled pork had a gamey taste. The baked beans tasted like straight out of a can. The baked macaroni and cheese was okay, the topping made it dry and it had no flavor. The cornbread was dry and no corn flavor. The only good thing was the coleslaw. I just wish it could have tasted better for the price.
Review №6
2018-08-05Ate here on a Saturday evening, and sat outside on the patio. Prompt service all evening from start to finish. Food came out quickly and was very good. I would recommend the fried mac and cheese rolls, definitely a new dish for us. Other than that the ribs were decent and the pizza excellent. But menu has plenty of variety. Hope to return soon.
Review №7
2021-11-15So I went here for a catered event, meaning I didnt have to pay for anything or get to order off the menu. But when I ordered an oddly specific drink, the bartender neither balked nor teased. In face, he got a little exercise reaching for a not oft used bottle. And the food provided was delicious so probably the menu items are as well. Staff was friendly and the space was inviting. Would go back if I didnt live an hour away :)
Review №8
2020-08-16Was passing through Chicago and found this place to eat and wished this place was local for me. I got their Reuben sandwich with sweet potato fries and the Basement Party Lager. Great food and atmosphere
Review №9
2021-11-07A lively vibe here on game days. Much more subdued on non-game days and evenings. Service is attentive and fast. Seating inside and outside (dress warmly in fall and winter). Substantial bar area with lots of NU fans and some opponents as well. Cheery space inside and the restaurant does not take reservations, but will take name&number. Good bar-style food in a great location along the Central Street commercial zone. Absolutely worth a visit.
Review №10
2022-06-08Food is good. $7/$8 beers seems expensive for the dive bar feel