BYO is not only affordable, it’s also a guarantee that you’ll get to drink your very favorite wine or beer, no matter where you are. Here are MIBs BYO picks within a 20-minute drive of the North Shore. All have reasonable prices and great value—we’ll drink to that!
Evanston
Cozy Noodles & Rice
1018 Davis St.
Evanston
847-733-0101
Thai food. Fun Americana décor.
We Recommend: The Fresh Spring Rolls
Dave’s Italian Kitchen
1635 Chicago Ave.
Evanston
847-864-6000
Great value for Italian food; very reasonable prices.
We Recommend: Lasagna “con amore”
*Corkage fee: $8 bottle of wine
Joy Yee Noodle
521 Davis St.
Evanston
847-733-1900
Fun, lively restaurant for Chinese food.
We Recommend: Fun bubble teas
Olive Mountain
610 Davis St.
Evanston
847-475-0380
Reasonably priced Middle Eastern food.
We Recommend: The Chicken Shwarma
Pinto Thai Kitchen
1931 Central St.
Evanston
847-328-8881
Casual storefront. Thai food, with some Chinese and Japanese offerings.
We Recommend: Pad See Ew
Sashimi Sashimi
640 Church St.
Evanston
847-475-7274
Simple storefront with counter service. Fresh, delicious sushi.
We Recommend: Sushi Roll combinations
Glenview
Mario’s Mondo Café
1869 Waukegan Rd.
Glenview
847-724-3716
Ambiance is wonderful, live entertainment.
We Recommend: mussels and the chocolate-dipped cannoli
*Corkage fee: $7 bottle of wine
** Arrive by 6 p.m. and receive 20% off your bill
Lincolnwood
Wholly Frijoles
3908 W. Touhy Ave.
Lincolnwood
847-329-9810
A Mexican grill—beyond inexpensive. Yummy, fun and loud.
We Recommend: The Fajitas
Skokie
Basha
3445 Dempster St.
Skokie
847-329-8855
Superb Lebanese and Middle Eastern food. Reasonable prices and generous portions.
We Recommend: The Kabobs and Tabouli
Ruby of Siam
9420 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie
847-675-7008
Casual place for Thai food.
We Recommend: The Pot Stickers
Thai Pavilion II Restaurant
4654 Church St.
Skokie
847-677-1068
Small storefront with a cozy and warm interior. Outstanding, authentic Thai food.
We Recommend: Chicken Satay and Basil Duck
Chicago: Andersonville/North Park area:
En-Thai-Ce
5701 N. Clark St.
Chicago
773-275-3555
Great for solid Thai classics.
We Recommend: The Pad Thai
Indie Café
5951 N. Broadway St.
Chicago
773-561-5577
Thai and Japanese dishes
Small and cozy. Arrive before 7 p.m. to avoid a wait.
We Recommend: Something from their great sushi menu
Tre Kronor
3248 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago
773-267-9888
Swedish Cuisine. Very cozy and authentic.
We Recommend: The Swedish Meatballs
Turkish Cuisine and Bakery
5605 N. Clark St.
Chicago
773-878-8930
Inexpensive and delicious. Belly dancing on Saturday evenings after 9 p.m.
We Recommend: The Turkish Pizza
