Located at the corner of Sherman Avenue and Grove Street in the heart of Evanston, Ridgeville Tavern strives to be the quintessential neighborhood bar welcoming all to enjoy quality tavern fare and top-notch drinks. Our food and drinks are complemented by a warm, inviting, clean atmosphere with genuine friendly service, and a beautiful corner view of downtown Evanston.
Our bar menu has 20 beer taps, many of which are local Evanston breweries such as Temperance Beer Co, and Sketchbook Brewing, four wine taps, and a concise and crafted cocktail list. Large screen TV’s strategically placed allow guests to follow the game, but not take away from quality conversation time with friends and family.
Our food menu is a single page of delicious and accessible fare meant to offer most anyone something they will love. Fan favorites are our Risotto Fritters, a double smashed cheeseburger, Brussels and kale salad, and a one-of-kind carrot cake. Find the full menu here.
How we got our name.
Ridgeville was the original name used to define the area of north Chicago through Evanston. The name Ridgeville first officially appeared in 1850 but was changed in 1853 to “Evanston” in honor of one of Northwestern University’s founders and former Governor of the Colorado Territory, John Evans, who also ordered the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864.
Our neighborhood history is important to us and we hope to become an enduring part of our area’s future. Our goal is to provide our guests a fun place where all are welcomed to find comfort in great food, drink, and friendships new and old.