Dining Discounts

Local restaurants near the Chicago and Evanston campus offer fixed-price menus that meet the guidelines in Northwestern's Travel and Entertainment Policy.

Fixed-Price Menus

These fixed-price menus are intended for business use only.
Fixed-price menus are for dinner only, except where indicated.
In compliance with Northwestern's travel and entertainment policy, adhering to the spending limit guidelines.
This program is not intended for large groups.
Items on the menus may vary from previous visits. Please call ahead for current menu offerings.
Contact the individual restaurants for details and to make reservations. Be sure to reference "Northwestern's fixed-price menu".
For entertaining for breakfast or lunch, we encourage you to use our Wildcard Advantage restaurant partners, many of whom offer discounted pricing for meals.

Available Fixed-Price Menu Discounts

Restaurants near Evanston Campus

Discounts at restaurants near Evanston campus
Restaurant	Cuisine	Contact	Price Per Person	Price Includes
Alcove	American	(847) 570-9821 1625 Maple Ave Evanston, IL 60201	$100	3 courses 1 glass of wine gratuity Must bring tax exempt certificate with you the day you dine. Alcove will invoice your department directly. You will be asked for your department info when making your reservation.
Evanston Corner Bistro	American/Contemporary	(847) 492-9700 703 Church St Evanston, IL 60201	$90	3 courses - 2 glasses of wine or draft beers gratuity For up to 12 diners Ask for the Northwestern "set" menu A $40 per person lunch menu is also available (3 courses). Please bring your tax exempt form with you.
Jilly's Café (no website)	French	(847) 869-7636 2614 Green Bay Rd Evanston, IL 60201	$65	3 courses - Order from menu 1 glass of wine gratuity
Le Tour	French-Moroccan	(224) 999-7085 625 Davis St Evanston, IL 60201 (Closed Tuesdays)	$100	3 courses - Special menu 2 glasses of wine
NaKorn	Thai	(847) 733-8424 1622 Orrington Ave Evanston, IL 60201	$90	3 courses - Special menu 1 glass of wine or 2 beers gratuity
Oceanique	Global	(847) 864-3435 505 Main St Evanston, IL 60202	$100	3 courses - Special menu 2 glasses of wine gratuity (an additional 5% will be charged for groups of 10 or more)
The Barn Steakhouse	American	(847) 868-8041 Rear, 1016 Church St Evanston, IL 60201	$100	3 courses - Special menu 2 alcoholic beverages gratuity

Restaurants near Chicago Campus

Discounts at restaurants near Chicago campus
Restaurant	Cuisine	Contact	Price Per Person	Price Includes
Quartino Ristorante	Italian	(312) 698-5000 626 N State St Chicago, IL 60654 Call Valerie 48 hrs in advance: (312) 587-0508 x 2361	$65	4 courses - Special menu served family-style 2 glasses of wine/soft drinks gratuity
Ema	Mediterranean	74 W Illinois St Chicago, IL 60654 To secure a reservation, please reach out to the Lettuce Parties team (for any size party), lettuceparties@lettuce.com, and they will connect you directly with the events team at the restaurant. Be sure to ask if they would like you to bring the tax-exempt letter or to send it in advance.	$100/pp max Can work within the budget Pre-selecting a menu through events team would be the best way to ensure $100/pp.	3 courses up to 2 glasses of wine/beer gratuity
Il Porcellino	Italian	59 W Hubbard St Chicago, IL 60654 To secure a reservation, please reach out to the Lettuce Parties team (for any size party), lettuceparties@lettuce.com, and they will connect you directly with the events team at the restaurant. Be sure to ask if they would like you to bring the tax-exempt letter or to send it in advance.	$100/pp max Can work within the budget Pre-selecting a menu through events team would be the best way to ensure $100/pp.	3 courses up to 2 glasses of wine/beer gratuity
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba	Spanish Tapas	441 N Clark St #1 Chicago, IL 60654 To secure a reservation, please reach out to the Lettuce Parties team (for any size party), lettuceparties@lettuce.com, and they will connect you directly with the events team at the restaurant. Be sure to ask if they would like you to bring the tax-exempt letter or to send it in advance.	$100/pp max Can work within the budget Pre-selecting a menu through events team would be the best way to ensure $100/pp.	3 courses up to 2 glasses of wine/beer gratuity
Osteria Via Stato	Italian	620 N State St Chicago, IL 60654 To secure a reservation, please reach out to the Lettuce Parties team (for any size party), lettuceparties@lettuce.com, and they will connect you directly with the events team at the restaurant. Be sure to ask if they would like you to bring the tax-exempt letter or to send it in advance.	$100/pp max Can work within the budget Pre-selecting a menu through events team would be the best way to ensure $100/pp.	3 courses up to 2 glasses of wine/beer gratuity
Wildfire	Steaks, chops, seafood	159 W Erie St Chicago, IL 60654 620 N State St Chicago, IL 60654 To secure a reservation, please reach out to the Lettuce Parties team (for any size party), lettuceparties@lettuce.com, and they will connect you directly with the events team at the restaurant. Be sure to ask if they would like you to bring the tax-exempt letter or to send it in advance.	$100/pp max Our Club Supper Menu with only soft drinks comes to around $83 all inclusive.	3 courses up to 2 glasses of wine/beer gratuity
Beatrix Streerville	American	671 N St Clair St Chicago, IL 60611 To secure a reservation, please reach out to the Lettuce Parties team (for any size party), lettuceparties@lettuce.com, and they will connect you directly with the events team at the restaurant. Be sure to ask if they would like you to bring the tax-exempt letter or to send it in advance.	$225 food and beverage minimum $100/pp max	Main Dining Room, up to 10 guests Pre-set menus available plus 4% event planner fee and gratuity 3 courses, up to two glasses of wine/beer, gratuity) within your budget.
Tall Boy Taco	Mexican	676 N St Clair St Chicago, IL 60611 To secure a reservation, please reach out to the Lettuce Parties team (for any size party), lettuceparties@lettuce.com, and they will connect you directly with the events team at the restaurant. Be sure to ask if they would like you to bring the tax-exempt letter or to send it in advance.	$100/pp max	Can easily accommodate and could create custom menu 3 courses up to 2 glasses of wine/beer gratuity
Ramen-san Deluxe	Japanese	165 E Huron St Chicago, IL 60611 To secure a reservation, please reach out to the Lettuce Parties team (for any size party), lettuceparties@lettuce.com, and they will connect you directly with the events team at the restaurant. Be sure to ask if they would like you to bring the tax-exempt letter or to send it in advance.	$100/pp max	Can easily accommodate and could create custom menu 3 courses up to 2 glasses of wine/beer gratuity

Wildcard Advantage Program

There are also many Evanston and Chicago restaurants that offer discounts for personal use through the Wildcard Advantage program.