You could make reservations, dress up and head downtown to Morton’s of Chicago for dinner since the parental units are bringing a car.
But maybe the next time mummy and daddy pay a visit to Northwestern, you could save them a lot of time and money a little closer to NU.
Whether craving homestyle fries or elegant New England seafood, there are all sorts of eateries in the nooks and crannies of Evanston to suit NU parents’ taste buds.
For landlocked students sick of eating SodexhoUSA foods day and night, Davis Street Fishmarket’s Key West atmosphere and rotating menu of fresh seafood might just be the cure.
Located on 501 Davis St., the fishmarket blends Northeastern seafood and Mardi Gras-style cajun cooking to create the restaurant’s spunky ambiance. Eating among fish nets, life savers on posts and blackboard menus transports you to the ocean front.
Cash-conscious parents will definitely enjoy the reasonably priced food, with most meals ranging from $10 to $20.
Music fans will love the acoustic band that plays in the evenings as well as a small dance floor to work off those calories afterwards.
A word of advice: Make reservations in advance, especially during Fat Tuesday. Otherwise, it’s going to be a long wait.
Waiting in line for a choice steak is a thing of the past at Pete Miller’s Steakhouse, 1557 Sherman Ave.
The classic steakhouse serves up prime steaks and seafood in a low-lit environment. And the best part – there’s live jazz in the evenings.
Owned by the Clean Plate Club, which also operates the Davis Street Fishmarket, Pete Miller’s specialty is beef wellington.
Parents will dig the cost of dinner, too, which should run between $8 and $15. Billiards and pool tables are available if you desire to challenge Dad on some old score.
Filling the stomachs of Evanston residents since 1972, Dave’s Italian Kitchen is a family-oriented eatery that serves dinner only.
Boasting homemade Italian food with large portions at an affordable price, Dave’s is sure to be a hit with the folks.
Uniquely located on the lower level of 1635 Chicago Ave., the trattoria is traditionally decorated with red-and-white checkered tablecloths.
Tell dad to try the spaghetti carbonara. And for mom the lasagna con amore – which holds the meat and is instead filled with spinach, pesto and cheeses, and is topped with a sweet tomato sauce – is sure to be memorable.
For the indecisive parent, there’s always Wolfgang Puck Grand Caf
