Bluestone

4.2

30 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Lively
Child-friendly
Gluten-free-friendly

Bluestone is a Chicago-style restaurant in Evanston that offers homestyle cooking in a warm and welcoming environment. Owner John, whose obsession with golf led to the more than 250 pin flags decorating the restaurant, opened Bluestone after transitioning from commercial film production. His goal was to create a locale that was filled with friendliness and familiar faces, all while serving a variety of menu options with a hometown feel. Guests can enjoy favorites like crab cakes, or branch out and discover a new one from their wrap, soup, quesadilla or burger menus. Don't forget to try homemade specialties such as the turkey or black bean burgers, or the Bluestone signature smoked wings. There are also several thin-crust pizza options, like the pesto or BBQ chicken offerings. Whether you're just passing through or a long-time resident, Bluestone, at the corner of Central St. and Prairie Ave., is everyone's home away from home.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 424-0420
Website
https://bluestoneevanston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1932 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Area
Evanston
Cross Street
Central Street and Green Bay Road
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Evanston Metra Station Station Address. 1826 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201. Connecting Services. Pace Route: 213. CTA Routes: 201, 206. Station Parking, Yes. Station Zone, C.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

North Suburbs
Lively

30 Reviews

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Chuck
Chicago
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a 6:30pm reservation, and we arrived early. We were seated promptly upon arrival. The restaurant was very busy when we arrived, but our server came to our table very soon after we were seated… I had commented on the last time we dined at the restaurant, and the service today was by far more superior and attentive (note, the owner of Bluestone offered us a gift coupon for the lack of service attentiveness last time, which we appreciated). The server came to the table numerous times to ask for our drink and food choices, and the delivery was quick once we ordered. The smoked chicken wings were delicious. I had the brown rice bowl with the salmon which was delicious, and everyone else’s meals were prepared nicely and were very tasty. All in all, a nice experience this evening.
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Adria
Chicago
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately we were underwhelmed with the experience. I have driven past this place many times and it always seemed to be full of people so I thought we'd give it a try. We only ordered starters; a veggie plate and an order of the jumbo wings and we didn't finish either and left immediately after. The wings were hard and overcooked and slathered in sauce, and the blue cheese that came with it was unrecognizable. It looked like a thick cup of coleslaw or some sort of custard. The veggie plate came with canned hummus and was just unimpressive. The server who took care of us only addressed my partner and acted like she couldn't hear me each time I spoke. I wished I had a better experience because I am still searching for a local Evanston restaurant that is a solid go-to place with good food, ambiance and service. Unfortunately this was not it for us.
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Chuck
Chicago
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
There seemed to be some confusion as to who was our server when we arrived… we sat there almost 10 minutes before anyone came to our table. We ordered our food right away when we ordered drinks. The food came quickly after we did place our order. No one came to our table after being served to see if the meal was OK. They seemed to have too few servers for the number of diners in the restaurant. The food was good, however. The baked mac & cheese side dish is excellent.
BluestoneResponded on 1 January 2025
Hi Chuck, Thanks for the reply. I just dropped a $50 gift card in the mail that you can use at your convenience. Look forward to serving you soon! Regards, Pat
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Jean
VIP
Atlantic City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Big portions with lots to choose from on the menu, no matter what you’re feeling like. Love the kale and quinoa salad.
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Susan
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was very busy, but our server was lovely. They were out of fish and chips (the special that day) st 7 p.m.; that was disappointing as several in our party were going to order. Excellent happy hour deals!
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Ann
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We wanted a place to have a lunch discussion for work, and Bluestone was perfect. The food is always great and my colleagues were so excited about the burgers and tater tots.
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Kelli
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing and the food was delish ! Definitely coming back .
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PhilipZ
Chicago
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 8 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
There were 6 people in our party. The server was a bit disorganized but we all got our food on time. Everyone commented that their entre was very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice neighborhood restaurant with great comfort food...
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Downs
Palm Springs
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first visit. We were delighted and will be back.
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FAQs

Bluestone offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 424-0420.

Bluestone is rated 4.2 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1932 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

Cross Street
Central Street and Green Bay Road
Area
Evanston
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Evanston Metra Station Station Address. 1826 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201. Connecting Services. Pace Route: 213. CTA Routes: 201, 206. Station Parking, Yes. Station Zone, C.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Website
https://bluestoneevanston.com/
Phone number
(847) 424-0420

Bluestone

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What 30 people are saying

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