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Monday 11:30am - 10pm Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm Thursday 11:30am - 10pm Friday 11:30am - 11pm Saturday 11:30am - 11pm Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

Firehouse Grill

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Firehouse Grill in charming Evanston is setting the town on "fire"! This historic old firehouse has That meant horse drawn carriages and lots of buckets.

In the early 1900’s, the City of Evanston constructed the Number 2 Firehouse at 750 Chicago Avenue. The building was designed to house a fire department utilizing the latest fire fighting technology of the day. The Number 2 station was upgraded in the 20’s to house fire trucks and hoses. In fact, contrary to popular belief, the tower at the Firehouse Grill was not used as a bell tower. It was used to dry the hoses. The higher the tower, the fewer the folds and less wear and tear. Sometime in the 1950’s the Number 2 Firehouse was decommissioned and a more modern facility was constructed. The McKay family purchased the building and turned the Firehouse into a car dealership, McKay Desoto. Sadly, sales of Desotos tumbled by the end of the decade and McKay Desoto was notified by the Chrysler Corporation that there would be no more Desotos for sale by 1962. In the early 60’s the building housed Evanston’s first Datsun Dealership—McKay Datsun (Datsun was the original name of Nissan). By the early 70’s, Datsun sales had outgrown the facility and the company moved across the street and became a Nissan Dealer. The Firehouse, no longer a car dealer, was renovated and turned into The Firehouse Restaurant in the mid 70’s. They were famous for the birthday parties where servers came down the poles to present cakes to party guests. Sadly, the first iteration of a Firehouse themed restaurant did not last very long—Evanston was still “dry” so no
alcohol was sold which made it hard to succeed. The building then became a short lived Orange Julius and then a Mexican Restaurant. The building was restored in 2000 to what is today as the Firehouse Grill. Many of the pictures in the restaurant are copies of historical photos kept by a retired Evanston Firefighter.

11/04/2026

Can’t pick just one? Don’t 😅 Loaded tots, cheesy bread with marinara, stuffed jalapeños, sweet potato fries, chips and dip, and a skillet to share. They are all on our Happy Hour menu!
HAPPY HOUR
Monday - Friday • 4-6 pm

LATE NIGHT HOUR
Friday & Saturday • 9:00–11:00 PM

$6: House cocktails, all w**e, cheesy garlic sticks, jalapeño poppers

$5: Draft b**r,* margaritas (classic, strawberry, spicy jalapeño), loaded fries or tots, and chili con queso

$4: Domestic cans, bartender's choice shots, red pepper hummus, and chips & salsa

What’s the one dish you’d never skip?

Firehouse Grill
📍 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL
Order online: https://firehousegrill.net/order

11/02/2026

🔥 Flannel, fire pits, cold brews & live music! 🍻🎶

Join us for Flannel Fest at Ridgeville Park District on Friday, November 6, from 6:30–8:30 PM!

Firehouse Grill will be there with some great local breweries for a night of craft b**r, delicious food, cozy fire pits, and live music from singer-songwriter Ian Leith.

🍺 Local craft brews
🔥 Fire pits & fall vibes
🍔 Food from Firehouse Grill
🎸 Live music

🎟️ Tickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door
👶 Child care available for ages 5+ ($10/child)
📍 Ridgeville Park District
🔗 Get tickets at Ridgeville.org

Grab your favorite flannel, bring your friends, and come hang with us! 🍂

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10/27/2026

10/24/2026

Three reasons to come to Firehouse this weekend. 👇

🍗 BBQ Chicken Dinner: half chicken, herb-roasted and finished with BBQ sauce, with sweet potato mash and roasted veggies
🥟 Beef Empanadas: seasoned beef and veggies, served with house-made salsa verde
🍸 Midnight Sidecar: Dussé cognac, lemon, blackberry, and apricot

These are weekend specials, and they’re only here until supplies run out. Once they’re gone, they’re GONE. ⏳

Grab a table and get them while you can! 🙌

Firehouse Grill
📍 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

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10/23/2026

Okay, we need to talk about what just landed on our weekend menu. 🙌

🥟 Beef Empanadas: golden, flaky, and stuffed with seasoned ground beef and veggies, served with our house-made salsa verde for dipping (and you WILL be dipping)

🍗 BBQ chicken: Half chicken dry rubbed with BBQ spices and roasted with BBQ sauce served with mashed sweet potatoes and roasted vegetables

🍸 The Midnight Sidecar: Dussé cognac, lemon, blackberry, and apricot. Smooth, a little tart, a little fruity, and dangerously easy to order a second round of

We're only serving these up this weekend, so grab the crew, snag a table, and come try them before we run out! (limited supply!)

Firehouse Grill
📍 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

10/19/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT! 🧘‍♀️✨Yoga is BACK at Firehouse Grill 🧘‍♀️✨

🗓️ Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 7:00 – 8:15 PM
🎟️ Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002303948009?aff=oddtdtcreator

Yin is the ultimate relaxing yoga, done mostly seated on your mat, so it’s perfect whether you’re a regular or brand new. And the best part? A drink after class is included with your ticket, so you can keep that relaxation going a little longer. 🍷

Everything’s better with your crew, so BRING YOUR FRIENDS! Buddy bundles are still available, but they won’t last forever.

Grab your tickets now and come find your calm with us. 🕯️

Firehouse Grill
📍 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

10/17/2026

Tomorrow! 🎺 Swing is coming to the patio! 🎺

We are your Sunday plans! The Mysterious Babies are bringing live swing music to the Firehouse Grill patio on Tomorrow, Sunday, October 18 from 4–6PM.

🍔 Eat: all your Firehouse favorites
🍺 Drink: a cold one (or two) while the horns warm up
💃 Dance: we've seen your moves, and the patio is ready for 'em

No reservations needed. Just grab your crew and come on down. Pups are welcome in our dog-friendly section too! 🐶

Firehouse Grill
📍 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

10/07/2026

Chicago, meet Detroit. We think you two are going to get along. 🍕

Thick, pan-style crust. Crispy, caramelized edges. Plenty of cheese. It may not be the pizza style Chicago is known for, but there’s more than enough room in this town for both.

Come try Firehouse’s Detroit-style pan pizza.

Firehouse Grill
📍 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

09/30/2026

Who says you have to choose between cocktails and dessert? 🍪🥤

The Kahlúa Kookie is a creamy, cookies-and-cream adult milkshake blended with Kahlúa coffee liqueur. Part cocktail, part dessert and strictly for the grown-ups.

We also have our Doughball wh***ey and Numb Skull Chocolate Mint Boozy Shake to try out!

Firehouse Grill
📍 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

09/28/2026

🏈 GAME DAY WING SPECIAL! Monday Night Football calls for wings — 10 wings for just $10, your choice of:

🔥 Smoked dry rub (Firehouse signature), served with ranch or blue cheese
🍗 Fried wings tossed in buffalo OR bbq, served with celery, carrots, and ranch or blue cheese

Kickoff's at 7:15 — grab a table and Bear Down with us! 🐻
* Dine In Only

Firehouse Grill
📍 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL
Order online: https://firehousegrill.net/order

Address

750 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL
60202

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 10pm
Thursday	11:30am - 10pm
Friday	11:30am - 11pm
Saturday	11:30am - 11pm
Sunday	11:30am - 9pm

Website

http://www.firehousegrill.net/

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