Alcove Evanston

fall is in the air…& in our cocktail glasses. reminiscing about last year’s cinnamon bliss 🍂🍁

Looking forward to fall?

Thank you to all who came out today to support — the grilled sweet peach bites were a hit!

The patio is beckoning as we face the waning days of summer 🍁🍂 make sure to squeeze in your last weeks of al fresco dining before winter is upon us!

when it’s nice weather, where will we find you?

just around the corner! it’s a family affair at the weekend of September 15. Drop by for a bite of all the best the city has to offer—menu coming soon!

open for business this weekend at Big Fork Festival🍴& serving up fan favorites like pan-seared crab cakes, risotto, & salavadoran tamales 🫔

the festival will be open Friday until 5p, then Saturday and Sunday from 12-5. see you there!

foie gras is looking a little different around here lately…

pop in this week to try foie gras: summer edition featuring pickled watermelon, slow saturn wine-poached peach, & toasted brioche 🍉

locked in 🔐

playing with colors & shapes as we craft the next menu iteration. stay tuned!

summer = seafood season

chef elio, having grown up fishing with family in his native El Salvador, has always felt that seafood is his speciality—when the quality of ingredients is high, you don’t need much to dress up a dish 📸

‘Tis the season! Just a peek of last week’s market haul 🥕🍅

Photo credit: Chef Elio! Will we see you tomorrow at ?

summer is here, and that means the return of the 🥳

each year, chef elio looks to the local markets for inspiration to inform new, seasonal dishes—maximizing quality & flavor as well as supporting local vendors. looking forward to another great season!

Have you ever gone to the market?

tables are set, vibes are set—all we’re missing is you!

with summer in full swing, we’re looking forward to finally getting our outside time in. join us! ☀️

halibut season—is there any better time of the year? pop in to the restaurant to get your fill before the season ends ☀️ & enjoy it on our newly-reopened patio!

imagine this: you’ve just stepped off your train, and you’re headed downstairs for a glass of wine & some of the best fish in chicago on the patio. a hard-to-beat commute to kick off the work week!

looking ahead to Mother’s Day brunch and many, many decadent dishes like this one…

thinking ahead this sunday to upcoming celebration…the alcove will be hosting a special Mother’s Day brunch on May 12, featuring all sorts of brunch-y treats 🍾 book your spot today to guarantee your meal! the menu will be offering three courses prix fixe drinks only for 65/person. we look forward to seeing you!

It’s almost that time of week again…looking forward to seeing you this weekend to enjoy our spring-evolved menu 🌷

Purple potatoes on this dreary, snowy Wednesday—how do you keep your spirits up on a day like today?

did you know that the alcove recently completed its wine cellar renovation? now the restaurant has a world-class place to store its world-class wines 🍷

stop in this weekend to try a glass off of our list. we hope to see you sunday for Easter brunch! 💐

looking ahead to easter weekend & chef’s festive brunch menu, where you can catch his blood orange 🍊 and carrot 🥕 mimosas. reservations available now at the link in bio!

a new week = a new dish. this is a combination we can look forward to as we head into halibut season 👏🏻

bringing some color to your Monday morning—the revamped foie gras is paired with yuzu-soaked cherries, microgreens & and fried banana. we’re summoning summer over here!

reflecting on how far you’ve come must be one of the most rewarding parts of reaching a milestone—in anticipation of the alcove’s March anniversary, we’re looking back on all the changes the restaurant has seen over the last decade, both inside and out!



did you visit the alcove when it was still chef’s station?

replaying some of our best hits in honor of 🍸 tip your bartender a little extra this Saturday evening! 🥳

see you the rest of february to celebrate restaurant month! a wonderful initiative by to showcase all of the incredible restaurants north of the city—the alcove will offer a three-course prix fixe menu for $60/pp in addition to our typical menu. looking forward to seeing you!