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The Barn SteakhouseA

1016 Church St Rear, Evanston, IL 60201 · Steak house, Event planner, Restaurant · Evanston

Destination steakhouse hidden down an alley with excellent steaks, strong cocktails, and polished ambiance; pricey, lively, and occasionally noisy with sporadic service misses.

Our take

The Barn Steakhouse exemplifies grade A standards through exceptional dry-aged steaks with precise cooking and polished, proactively attentive service. The striking hidden-alley setting with soaring ceilings and chandelier creates a warm, memorable dining experience that justifies its premium positioning. While occasional consistency variations and noise on busy nights prevent perfection, this steakhouse ranks among the region's finest dining destinations.

One caveat: Noise ricochets on busy nights; conversation can be difficult

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Opening Hours

Monday Tuesday17:00–20:30 Wednesday17:00–20:30 Thursday17:00–20:30 Friday17:00–21:00 Saturday17:00–21:00 Sunday17:00–20:00
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