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Oct 2009  |  By Joan Vesselinovitch  |  Comments (4)

The Best BYO Restaurants on and around North Shore

TAGS: BYOB, wine, guide

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