Peckish Pig

623 W Howard St, Evanston
(847) 491-6778

Recent Reviews

Becks

Love love love!!!! I can not get enough of this amazing place! The coziest atmosphere and the most phenomenal staff that makes you feel like an old friend! Every time I have company over I have to bring them to the Peckish Pig!!Thank you for being in business!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Y K

I highly recommend this restaurant. It has a soft dark ambience, large portion sizes, and great servers. Their Spicy Seafood Stew and Magherita Flatbread are a must.

Jenny Armendarez

My friend has been bragging on this place for years and we finally were able to meet there for brunch. So excited! I didn’t understand why they placed us right beside a large party, even though there were several empty tables, but was just thrilled to finally try this place out. It took a while for the waiter to get to us, because of the big party beside us, but we got our order in. It took 10 minutes to get a drink. After 45 minutes with no food, we inquired and we were told that the order had not been put in. These things happen. In apology, we were provided with free scones. There were three of us, there were only two scones. Then, after we asked for the check, which we were later told the Bartender did not hear, it was over 15 minutes later. As a waiter for five years I know that if there’s bad service, that means bad management….or they just haven’t gotten around to firing the person yet. But the bartender didn’t appear incapable, he just looked untrained so my money is on bad management. My friend felt awful that she had recommended this place. The food was good and bad management in the front of the house doesn’t mean poor quality in the kitchen so I would give them another try. But my expectations for service would be low, so I wouldn’t be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Felice Johnson

I am so disturbed by this experience. I’ve been coming here for 7 yrs. I’ve won the ugly sweater contest. I went with my bestie as usual, we were seated in the patio, by the hostess. We arrived after 8pm on Thursday. The hostess explained when going to the bathroom and pointed to the side entrance that mask must be worn, but not at your table. By the way, our drinks were great our male server was friendly and we talked about the new things on the menu. Bathroom break time - I went thru the open door, past the great guy with the pride mask at the register, I then went to the door off the restaurant and headed to the left to go to the bathroom thru the open door off the patio to the door that adjourns the restaurant. There were employees sitting at the bar and the female bartender(made a great drink, that I didn’t finish, I left pissed) behind the bar and the manager(?) who btw gave me a unwarranted tongue lashing when I came out. He was standing there at the kitchen off the exit to the patio door (the exit door I was supposed to use) as if I was some derelict. As I approached he said Can You Read? I said what you what do you mean? He scoffed again “Can You Read!” You weren’t supposed to come through here. I said to him twice that the hostess told us that we could go through the entrance I came through for the bathroom and masks had to be worn. Also none of the employees him nor the staff at the bar stopped me or the guy at the register. He then said to me that they could lose their license, and I again explained to him this is the door and that I was told I could go through to use the bathroom finally the conversation ended because I walked away. Also there where was a table of guys behind us, where im sure one of them went to the bathroom. I definitely don’t want a visit to the bathroom, to close an business! I think the behavior was unwarranted on a loyal customer and that the staff needs direction, not the customer. Can You Read ...

jill chleboun

The atmosphere was nice, but it was expensive. They even added 50 cents for mustard for a hamburger. Please! The burger was mediocre at best.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Bacon Fat Popcorn

Joel Cayton

Everything was great. We had a large party and we had lots of drinks and food orders. The rinks delivered promptly to the table. Food was super quick. I would definitely recommend this place for large groups and great atmosphere I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich, which was way way spicy. I should have known, but beware bc this sucker is so spicy. Everything else was perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Double Smashed Grass-Fed Burger, Fish & Chips, Pulled Pork Nachos, Chicken Sandwich

C B.

This food is wildly bad. Early dinner on a Sunday before a show. Sat right away in the patio as requested. Noticed some foh issues that didn't really affect us, but seemed unnecessary with ~20 total diners in the restaurant. Ordered chicken sandwich, smash burger, fries and side curry sauce. The curry sauce was delivered with a film on top, as it had probably sat in the window the duration of our food's preparation. Everything seemed like it came directly out of a Sysco truck; all sauces included. Very glad we didn't order fish or seafood, as the restaurant smelled of the fish I presume came in on Thursday. The burger had (seemingly precooked) cardboard patties with low quality blue cheese. I ate two bites before giving up on it. Awful. The chicken sandwich was overdressed, the slaw uninteresting. None of the components would be fun to eat individually, why would they be good all together? After seeing the good reviews and the solid look of the place itself; I came away shocked by how terrible the experience was. Hire a chef and pay for quality food. Don't eat here until you see a new menu.

Christopher King

Service - EVERYTHING - Outdoor Seating

Michael Mitchell

I have been here a ton and everytime I love it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff Mussro

Despite the fairly positive review of this place, my experience as well as many of the others in the party of 8 was not good.First, the waiter was missing most of the time, we literally had to go find him or try and flag someone else down to help. There were 8 of us and so his attention was needed.The food was just ok. One person said their ribs were fantastic but everyone else had complaints, the salmon burger had no flavor and was quite dry. The whipped potatoes were almost cold. The chicken sandwich was almost too spicey to eat. Etc.Add to this all that parking was near impossible and a personal pet-peeve is the chairs are metal and beyond uncomfortable.Overall, you get my point.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Keir

Really like the vibe and atmosphere. The service was very attentive and solid. The food was quite average and overall a bit overpriced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Heather D.

I have eaten here multiple times and they never disappoint. The food is delicious, tastes fresh and great choices to pick from. If you go in the warmer months sit outside. It feels like you are on a mini vacation with the atmosphere. There is also a really nice breeze even when it's kind of hot out. If it's not sit outside weather. The decor inside has a great vibe. Last but not least. I have never had a bad server. The staff is delightful and on their game. If you haven't been there try it. And make sure to have the bread pudding dessert. But watch out it's addictive

Westley Hodges

Fabulous! I love their Sunday Brunch! Food is always amazing and I always have a hard time narrowing it down to one dish! I want to order everything!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sabrina Summers

I was really disappointed by this place.Chicken sandwich was dry and tasteless/bland,beans taste like they are from a can and undercooked,I ordered delivery and it was delivered on time by a friendly driver.Overpriced if you ask

Food: 2

Service: 5

Rebekah Engle

Food was disappointing. Baby back ribs tasted like they were boiled and slathered with BBQ sauce last minute without the char from the BBQer. Fries were ok. Baked beans were from the can. Loved the atmosphere and service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bacon Wrapped Dates, Baby Back Ribs

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