Chef Elio Romero curates an inventive American-inspired experience at the Alcove Evanston, tucked under the Metra’s Davis Street stop. Taking cues from seasonal produce availability, the Alcove’s menu is always evolving to guarantee freshness—check back often to stay updated on the restaurant’s culinary offerings.
menu
cold appetizers
$19
YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE
avocado, ginger, scallions, yuzu, black sesame seeds, extra virgin olive oil, crispy lavash
$19
$19
WILD SHRIMP CEVICHE
sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, peruvian sweety drops pepper, cilantro, crispy plantain
$19
$19
STEAK TARTARE
charred gem lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, french baguette
$19
$14
ROASTED BABY BEETS SALAD
roasted beets, goat cheese, baby greens, candied walnuts, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil
$14
$14
YOUNG ARUGULA SALAD
honey crisp apple, shaved fennel, roasted cashews, yuzu vinaigrette
$14
hot appetizers
SOUP OF THE DAY
$15
GOAT CHEESE TART
caramelized onions, goat cheese, baby greens, balsamic reduction
$15
$19
GRILLED SPANISH BABY OCTOPUS
caramelized onion, avocado, charred cauliflower, micro arugula, sauce gribiche
$19
$18
PAN-SEARED CRAB CAKE
sweet corn, roasted poblano, heirloom tomato, cilantro, remoulade sauce
$18
$25
PAN-SEARED HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS
black mission fig brulee, slow sauternes wine-poached honey crisp apple, toasted brioche
$25
$18
BERKSHIRE PORK BELLY
roasted endive, caramelized shallots in cream, baby frisee radish salad, veal stock reduction
$18
main courses
$62
GRILLED DOMESTIC NEW YORK STRIP STEAK
yukon gold potato mousseline, charred rapini, sweet onion, red wine reduction
$62
$49
GRASS-FED NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB
chanterelle mushrooms, young vegetables ragout, lamb au jus
$49
$47
PAN-SEARED WILD STRIPED BASS
maine lobster tortellini, sugar snap peas, cauliflower florets, saffron lobster sauce
$47
$49
PAN-SEARED MAPLE LEAF DUCK BREAST
white asparagus, caramelized shallots, duck confit, brussels sprouts petals, apple cider and tamarind reduction
$49
$47
RED WINE-BRAISED BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIB
jerusalem artichoke espuma, lightly smoked oyster mushrooms, napa cabbage, beef au jus
$47
$46
PAN-SEARED MONKFISH TAIL
crispy black rice, wild patagonian shrimp, young spinach, english peas, tarragon beurre blanc
$46
$52
RISOTTO
carnaroli rice, winter black truffle, pecorino cheese
$52
dessert
$12
WARM FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
vanilla ice cream, grand marnier chocolate sauce
$12
$12
BUTTERSCOTCH AND BANANA BREAD PUDDING
vanilla ice cream, creme anglaise sauce
$12
$10
GOAT CHEESECAKE
wild berry sorbet, buckwheat tuille, wild berry sauce
$10
$12
MADAGASCAR CREME BRULEE
fresh berries
$12
$12
LEMON MOUSSE NAPOLEON
fresh berries, pink guava coulis
$12
$12
DARK CHOCOLATE AND PASSIONFRUIT MOUSSE CAKE
raspberry sauce, chocolate shavings
$12
$13
TURTLE SUNDAE
vanilla ice cream, toasted pecans, crumbled brownie, chocolate shavings, whipped cream
$13
$11
SORBETS
a three-flavor selection of fresh sorbets
$11
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