Burl Evanston

Burl Evanston Now Open on Central Street. Deeply local roots, farmer-driven. By Chef Tom Carlin and Rachel Canfora-Carlin.

Inspired by our proximity to Wisconsin and the fried fish culture up north. We wanted to offer an approachable comfort f...
06/24/2026

Inspired by our proximity to Wisconsin and the fried fish culture up north. We wanted to offer an approachable comfort food... That just so happens to be the best version you’ve ever had.

Great Lakes Walleye in a batter that incorporates our own Confluence Gin, to keep it extra crispy.

Served with kennebec fries and grilled lemon.

At brunch, sometimes the sides are the best part. From thick-cut bacon and hashbrown to buttery grits and potatoes... t...
06/21/2026

At brunch, sometimes the sides are the best part. From thick-cut bacon and hashbrown to buttery grits and potatoes... there are no wrong choices here.

Brunch is on. See you today?

And just like that... our patio is officially open for business. You can now enjoy the beautiful hum of Central Street f...
06/18/2026

And just like that... our patio is officially open for business. You can now enjoy the beautiful hum of Central Street from our very comfortable outdoor setup—just in time for the weekend.

A couple of house rules before you pull up a chair:
Walk-ins only: You can’t reserve a spot out here online, but if you have an indoor reservation and a table is available outside, we’ll gladly switch you over.
Humans only: We are massive dog fans ourselves, but this particular patio is a no-pup zone.

Coming from one hardworking dad to another—you deserve a break! We’ve got plenty of room for Dad this Sunday. Whether hi...
06/17/2026

Coming from one hardworking dad to another—you deserve a break!

We’ve got plenty of room for Dad this Sunday. Whether his vibe is a laid-back brunch followed by a stroll through the park across the street, or a Sunday evening endeavor complete with something off the live-fire grill and a pour of whiskey—we have you covered. Swipe for a few menu options we think dad might like...

As always, we keep a few tables open for the walk-ins, but if you want to secure your spot, head to the link in our bio to grab a reservation.

St. Courageous (or—Black Manhattan). Crafted with our own Confluence bourbon, confluence bourbon, Amaro Nonino, and xoco...
06/16/2026

St. Courageous (or—Black Manhattan).

Crafted with our own Confluence bourbon,
confluence bourbon, Amaro Nonino, and xocolate mole bitters.

For those in need of caffeination... Meet the Burl Hardwood Smoked Apple Meritage—an exclusive collaboration with . It h...
06/12/2026

For those in need of caffeination... Meet the Burl Hardwood Smoked Apple Meritage—an exclusive collaboration with .

It has a beautiful, smokey, almost savory quality that pairs perfectly with our brunch specials. You won't find this blend anywhere else.

🎶 GIVEAWAY: Two 2-Day Passes to 🎶For the second year in a row, we are hosting an EXCITING giveaway with !Spend Septembe...
06/10/2026

🎶 GIVEAWAY: Two 2-Day Passes to 🎶

For the second year in a row, we are hosting an EXCITING giveaway with !

Spend September 12 and 13 on the lakefront at Dawes Park, with headliners like Trampled by Turtles, Indigo Girls, Valerie June, Josh Ritter, and more!

✨ How to enter
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Tag who you’d bring to the fest (and who you'd love to dine with at Burl).
Unlimited comments — one tag = one entry.
Bonus: Share this post to your Story for 3 extra entries.

Entries close next Tuesday, June 16 at 12 PM. The winner will be contacted via DM.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED —— Mark your calendars: We’re teaming up with Publican Quality Meats for Burger Night on Tuesday, June 2...
06/07/2026

GIVEAWAY CLOSED ——

Mark your calendars: We’re teaming up with Publican Quality Meats for Burger Night on Tuesday, June 23rd.

This one hits close to home for us. Before we built Burl, PQM is where we first met, with as head butcher and as restaurant manager (talk about a full circle moment!)

We’ll be putting our own Burl spin on a classic PQM beef patty. And even better, PQM is donating a portion of the proceeds from the entire season to charity, so the more burgers we flip, the more good we can do.

The event runs on Tuesday, 6/23 at PQM. Come through, grab a burger, and support a great cause. See you there.

Pappardelle Bolognese. Our take is slightly nontraditional, depending on who you ask. There is no cream added, just par...
06/04/2026

Pappardelle Bolognese.

Our take is slightly nontraditional, depending on who you ask. There is no cream added, just parmesan and a whole lot of butter.

Featuring beef, pork, and
pasta made in-house with flour and eggs from
John’s Fowl Farm.

Looking for a casual bite on the fly? Can’t snag a reservation? Prefer snuggling into the coziest bar in town? We save o...
06/01/2026

Looking for a casual bite on the fly? Can’t snag a reservation? Prefer snuggling into the coziest bar in town?

We save our bar seats for walk-ins, always. Come on by and pull up a chair.

Address

2545 Prairie Avenue
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

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