Bison Meatloaf from Ted’s Montana Grill
Taking a culinary cue from Chicago’s ever popular Restaurant Week that gives diners a chance to try new restaurants through promotional prices and dine-in specials, the North Shore kicks off its own Restaurant Month this weekend. Running all of February, more than 50 restaurants across Wilmette, Winnetka, Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, Skokie and Wheeling will be participating with deals ranging from free desserts to discounts off total bills and, new this year, all-inclusive prix fixe deals. Just simply print out this certificate and give it to the server when you go.
Here’s the restaurant rundown for Glenview, along with our favorite dish at each spot:
The Glen Town Center • Glenview
847-724-8400
The Restaurant: Classic Italian pasta and chophouse
The Deal: Free dessert with purchase of 2 entrées (limit 1 per table)
You Gotta Try: The Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodka with sauteed shrimp, tomato cream suace, pesto and breadcrumbs and the Balsamic Glazed Chicken on a bed of orzo and farro pilaf with artichokes, fresh basil, Kalamata olives,g arbanzo beans, tomatoes and Feta cheese. Finish with the traditional Tiramisu for your free dessert.
1735 Milwaukee Ave. • Glenview
847-376-8014
The Restaurant: Casual burger joint serving all-natural, free-range beef
The Deal: 15% off guest check
You Gotta Try: The Brisket Burger with Swiss cheese, blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and BurgerFi® sauce, the “secret menu” Alternative Style Fries smothered with a mixture of grilled diced onions, American cheese, mustard and BurgerFi® sauce and a Red Velvet Shake.
1378 Patriot Blvd. • Glenview
847-998-4745
The Restaurant: Fast casual sandwich and bakery chain
The Deal: Free sweet with lunch or dinner entrée purchase
You Gotta Try: The California Grille Panini with grilled zucchini, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes and pesto, fresh spinach and provolone cheese and Big Al’s Chili. End with a Whoopee Pie for your free sweet.
The Curragh Irish Pub & Restaurant
The Glen Town Center • Glenview
847-998-1100
The Restaurant: European pub with Irish and American staples
The Deal: 15% Off guest check
You Gotta Try: The Corned Beef & Cabbage in a horseradish sauce with buttered cabbage and mashed potatoes, Traditional Irish Breakfast with two eggs, Irish rashers, bangers, black-and-white pudding, sautéed mushrooms, baked beans, broiled tomato and white toast and the Bailey’s Cheesecake for dessert.
989 Waukegan Rd. • Glenview
847 729-0111
The Restaurant: Corner coffeeshop also serving beer and wine
The Deal: Buy one specialty drink, get one free
You Gotta Try: The Nutella latte with Nutella, vanilla syrup, shots of espresso and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and The Dirty Bear, a chai latte with espresso.
1843 Glenview Rd. • Glenview
847-724-0692
The Restaurant: Historic tavern renovated in 2010 with full menu and whisky tasting lounge
The Deal: 15% off guest check
You Gotta Try: The Pot Roast Nachos with braised pot roast, Chihuahua cheese sauce, corn tortilla chips, sliced jalapeños, tomatillo salsa and lime creme fraiche and Lamb Shank Risotto with braised lamb shank, peas, tomatoes, roasted shallot, roasted carrots, chocolate balsamic, focaccia crouton and parmesan cheese. Don’t miss the Apple and Rum Custard Tart for dessert.
1868 Prairie St. • Glenview
847-724-1390
The Restaurant: Neighborhood bar and grill and meeting place
The Deal: Free appetizer with the purchase of 2 entrées (excluding sampler platter)
You Gotta Try: Start with the Potato Skins loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon and sour cream for your free appetizer. Then move on to the slow-roasted BBQ Baby Back Ribs with potatoes and mixed vegetables and the Blackend Jack Burger with Cajun seasoning and jalapeno jack cheese.
1740 Milwaukee Ave. • Glenview
847-699-9999
The Restaurant: American kitchen specializing in wood-roasted favorites
The Deal: 15% off guest check (not valid on special offers)
You Gotta Try: Rotisserie Roast Pork in a special marinade with walnut stuffing, mashed potatoes, housemade applesauce and natural pork gravy and the Surf and Turf , a charbroiled 6 oz. filet mignon and a 6 oz. broiled lobster tail, served with choice of potato.
North Branch Pizza & Burger Company
4520 W. Lake Ave. • Glenview
847-813-6400
The Restaurant: A newer spot offering Chicago-style pizza and burgers
The Deal: Free appetizer with the purchase of 2 entrées
You Gotta Try: Start with the MoonWok Pot Stickers with all natural chicken, ginger soy and dipping sauce for your free appetizer. Then try the Northshore pizza with pastrami, sausage, pepperoni and onions and the Honey Butter Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes, garlic bread and creamy slaw.
9860 N. Milwaukee Ave. • Glenview
847-296-2232
The Restaurant: Traditional white-cloth Greek hub
The Deal: Free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of 2 entrées
You Gotta Try: Start with a free appetizer of stuffed piperies florinis, stuffed roasted peppers with fresh dill and crumpled feta cheese topped with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Then try the Filetakia Souniou, beef tenderloin medallions sautéed with brandy and wine and the Combination Plate with Mousaka, Pastitsio, Dolmades, Gyros and potatoes and vegetables.
1808 Waukegan Rd. • Glenview
847-486-1777
The Restaurant: Malnati family’s other pizza restaurant specializing in the buttercrust
The Deal: Free dessert with entrée purchase
You Gotta Try: The Stuffed Chicken Marsala with Italian cheeses, sundried tomatoes and topped with our a creamy Marsala sauce served with choice of pasta and the Rudy’s Special Pizza with cheese, sausage, mushroom, onion and green pepper. For your free dessert, indulge in Holly and Little Rudy’s Chocolate Chip Cookie prepared in a pizza pan with a layer of vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
The Glen Town Center • Glenview
847-729-1117
The Restaurant: American style steakhouse popular for its bison meat
The Deal: 15% off guest check
You Gotta Try: The Bison Meatloaf with Bison gravy, garlic mashed potatoes and “Aunt Fannie’s” squash casserole and the Z Bar Chicken Sandwich with grilled chicken breast, vine-ripened tomato, kale, jalapeño, horseradish cheddar and remoulade on ciabatta. Save room for the Kahlua® Fudge Brownie with caramel sauce, coffee icing, Häagen-Dazs® vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and Kahlúa® fudge sauce.
