These North Shore Restaurants Are Worth the Trip During Restaurant Month 2026

Restaurant Month is your excuse to explore beyond the usual Chicago spots, and the North Shore is delivering.

From cozy comfort food to fresh seafood and Mediterranean flavors, this year’s lineup is less about one big night out and more about building your own food crawl. If you’ve been looking for a sign to plan a day around great dining, this is it.

Here are a few standout stops you’ll want to add to your list.

Lulu’s

Lulu’s is the kind of place you go when you want something simple done really well. Think comfort food in a warm, inviting space that feels easy from the moment you walk in.

It’s a perfect starting point for your Restaurant Month adventure, especially if you’re planning a full day of exploring Evanston.

Bob Chinn’s Crab House

A North Shore staple, Bob Chinn’s is going all-in for Restaurant Month with a prix fixe menu built around fresh seafood favorites.

It’s one of those spots that works just as well for a casual lunch as it does for a full dinner outing, especially if you’re craving classic seafood done right.

Taverna Naxos

Taverna Naxos brings a Mediterranean twist to Restaurant Month with a prix fixe menu full of Greek favorites.

It’s a great choice if you’re planning a dinner stop, offering a more relaxed, sit-down experience to balance out a full day of eating.

Will’s Place

Will’s Place keeps things fun and simple with a small but memorable Restaurant Month perk, a free cookie with any entrée. It’s the kind of stop that rounds out your food day perfectly, especially if you’re ending on a sweet note.

Restaurant Month on the North Shore isn’t about just one reservation. It’s about building your own experience.

Start in Evanston, make your way through Wilmette or Skokie, and finish with a dinner spot that feels like a reward. With curated menus, special pricing, and a mix of cuisines, it’s one of the best times to explore areas just outside the city.

Thinking about living near the North Shore’s best dining and lifestyle spots?

From Evanston to Wilmette and beyond, the right home puts you closer to experiences like this year-round.

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