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Bluestone, Evanston, IL

Bluestone

4.1
4.1
28 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Child-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
Bluestone is a Chicago-style restaurant in Evanston that offers homestyle cooking in a warm and welcoming environment. Owner John, whose obsession with golf led to the more than 250 pin flags decorating the restaurant, opened Bluestone after transitioning from commercial film production. His goal was to create a locale that was filled with friendliness and familiar faces, all while serving a variety of menu options with a hometown feel. Guests can enjoy favorites like crab cakes, or branch out and discover a new one from their wrap, soup, quesadilla or burger menus. Don't forget to try homemade specialties such as the turkey or black bean burgers, or the Bluestone signature smoked wings. There are also several thin-crust pizza options, like the pesto or BBQ chicken offerings. Whether you're just passing through or a long-time resident, Bluestone, at the corner of Central St. and Prairie Ave., is everyone's home away from home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (847) 424-0420
  • Website
    https://bluestoneevanston.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1932 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
  • Area
    Evanston
  • Cross Street
    Central Street and Green Bay Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Evanston Metra Station Station Address. 1826 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201. Connecting Services. Pace Route: 213. CTA Routes: 201, 206. Station Parking, Yes. Station Zone, C.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Child-friendly

  • North Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • North Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • North Suburbs

    Lively

28 Reviews

  1. Chuck

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    There seemed to be some confusion as to who was our server when we arrived… we sat there almost 10 minutes before anyone came to our table. We ordered our food right away when we ordered drinks. The food came quickly after we did place our order. No one came to our table after being served to see if the meal was OK. They seemed to have too few servers for the number of diners in the restaurant. The food was good, however. The baked mac & cheese side dish is excellent.

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  2. Jean

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Big portions with lots to choose from on the menu, no matter what you’re feeling like. Love the kale and quinoa salad.

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  3. Susan

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was very busy, but our server was lovely. They were out of fish and chips (the special that day) st 7 p.m.; that was disappointing as several in our party were going to order. Excellent happy hour deals!

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  4. Ann

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We wanted a place to have a lunch discussion for work, and Bluestone was perfect. The food is always great and my colleagues were so excited about the burgers and tater tots.

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  5. Kelli

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing and the food was delish ! Definitely coming back .

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  6. PhilipZ

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    There were 6 people in our party. The server was a bit disorganized but we all got our food on time. Everyone commented that their entre was very good.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice neighborhood restaurant with great comfort food...

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  8. Downs

    Palm Springs

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 30 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit. We were delighted and will be back.

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  9. Vindaloo

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Bluestone was fine, though loud. The food was good, pretty much what you’d expect from bar food. My drink was terribly weak and they got one of our orders wrong, but I’d still probably go back for a burger and a beer.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid place. Will go back every time! Food and service are very good. Haven’t had a bad meal yet. Been there 5 times and will keep going back.

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FAQs

Bluestone offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 424-0420.

Bluestone is rated 4.1 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bluestone

1932 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Central Street and Green Bay Road
  • Area
    Evanston
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Evanston Metra Station Station Address. 1826 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201. Connecting Services. Pace Route: 213. CTA Routes: 201, 206. Station Parking, Yes. Station Zone, C.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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