These Evanston Restaurants Are Reopening For Outdoor Dining

Jonah Meadows
Updated ·2 min read

EVANSTON, IL — For the first time in 10 weeks, local diners are allowed to dine at Evanston restaurants, as Illinois moves into the next phase of the governor's reopening plan.

At least a half-dozen local restaurants plan to offer al fresco seating starting Friday, with more planning to open up in the coming days, according to restaurateurs and local Evanston business associations.

Anywhere that already has a private patio, rooftop or an open-window space where at least half of a wall can be removed are able to begin offering on-site dining services. City staff are processing applications for new sidewalk permits, which they expect to start approving as early as Tuesday.

All restaurants must follow Restore Illinois Phase 3 bar and restaurant guidance from state and local officials, including keeping tables at least 6 feet apart, wearing masks whenever not seated at a table and regularly disinfecting common areas.

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The following Evanston restaurants plan to offer open-air dining options:

The Barn Steakhouse, 1016 Church St.
Reservations taken on the half hour starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday

Blind Faith Cafe, 525 Dempster St.
Opening at 4 p.m. on Friday.

Cupitol Coffee and Eatery, 812 Grove St.
Step to counter for assigned outdoor table, cover face indoors.

Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Ave.
Patio open for reservations only with 75-minute time limit per party.

Patisserie Coralie, 600 Davis St.
Limited outdoor seating starts Saturday.

Prairie Joe's, 1921 Central St.
Patio seating with counter service only. Disposal containers will be used

Tapas Barcelona, 1615 Chicago Ave.
Reservations required, call 847-866-9900 upon arrival to make sure your table is ready.

Ten Mile House, 1700 Central St.
First come, first served with 90-minute limit per table.

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The above list is subject to change and may be updated as more information is received. Representatives of any local other establishments offering open-air, on-site consumption of food or drink and who wish to be listed above may email Evanston@Patch.com with details.

This article originally appeared on the Evanston Patch