Best Restaurants for Casual Hangouts in Evanston, Illinois

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Explore best restaurants for casual hangouts in Evanston, Illinois, with easy company without a formal occasion in mind. Before visiting, find a restaurant that fits the way you want to spend time together rather than inventing a special reason to meet. For more ideas, compare Coziest Atmosphere in Evanston or broaden the search through Best for Casual Dining in Illinois.

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72.6
#1

Evanston Illinois

DeSalvo's Pizza

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70.5
#2

Evanston Illinois

The Spot

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73.4
#3

Evanston Illinois

burl

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Best for Casual Dining · Evanston, Illinois

Top 3 · Best for Casual Dining in Evanston, Illinois

Illustrative image: Exquisitely plated tasting menu course
#1

DeSalvo's Pizza

Evanston, Illinois

72.6
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

The Spot

Evanston, Illinois

70.5
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

burl

Evanston, Illinois

73.4
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#4

17 Plant Based

Evanston, Illinois

65.7
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#5

Bob's Pizza

Evanston, Illinois

15.7
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#6

Union Pizzeria

Evanston, Illinois

69.7
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#7

The Fat Shallot Evanston

Evanston, Illinois

68.0
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#8

Union Squared Pizza - Detroit Style

Evanston, Illinois

79.6
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#9

Bill's Drive-In

Evanston, Illinois

73.1
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#10

Thomas & Dutch

Evanston, Illinois

47.1
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#11

Epic Burger

Evanston, Illinois

72.8
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#12

Blaze Pizza

Evanston, Illinois

61.1
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#13

Ten Mile House

Evanston, Illinois

16.9
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#14

Mid Kitchen

Evanston, Illinois

15.5
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#15

The Little Island

Evanston, Illinois

77.6
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#16

IHOP

Evanston, Illinois

81.5
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#17

Panino's Pizzeria - Evanston

Evanston, Illinois

75.7
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#18

Hecky's Barbecue

Evanston, Illinois

77.6
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#19

Le Peep Evanston

Evanston, Illinois

72.1
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#20

Firehouse Grill

Evanston, Illinois

71.2
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#21

DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill and Catering

Evanston, Illinois

81.3
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#22

Trattoria D.O.C.

Evanston, Illinois

82.6
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#23

Prairie Moon

Evanston, Illinois

73.0
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#24

elephant + vine

Evanston, Illinois

70.1
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#25

Buffalo Joe's - Clark St.

Evanston, Illinois

68.4
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