Best of Wilmette, IL
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Wilmette, IL — mapped and organized by category.
About Wilmette
Wilmette is a village in Cook County, Illinois, situated on Lake Michigan approximately 14 miles north of the Chicago Loop. The community had a population of 28,170 at the 2020 census.
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Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar
Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar is a restaurant located in the Central Street Evanston neighborhood.
View details →Best Restaurants in Wilmette
15 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Lefty's Pizza Kitchen
Lefty's Pizza Kitchen serves pizza in Central Street Evanston.
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Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar
Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar is a restaurant located in the Central Street Evanston neighborhood.
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Shang Noodle & Chinese
Shang Noodle & Chinese serves traditional dishes in the Downtown area.
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Shinsen Evanston
Shinsen Evanston serves contemporary Japanese cuisine in South Evanston.
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Valley Lodge Tavern
Valley Lodge Tavern is a dining spot located on Central Street Evanston, offering a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of dishes for guests to enjoy.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Wilmette
1 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Hometown Coffee & Juice
Hometown Coffee & Juice offers a selection of coffee and juice in the Lake View neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Wilmette
25 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Channelside Park
Channelside Park offers a scenic waterfront setting in the West End, featuring walking paths and open spaces for visitors.
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Maloney Farm Preserve
Maloney Farm Preserve is a public park located on Sheridan Road in Gross Point, Illinois. The park opened in 1933 and was designed by landscape architect Jens Jensen, featuring curving paths, wildflowers, islands of shrubbery, trees, bird baths, and seven council rings.
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Northfield Park
Northfield Park is a park located in the Indian Hill neighborhood.
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Gillson Park
Gillson Park is a public park located in the Ashland Arts District.
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Burnham Shores Park
Burnham Shores Park offers a scenic waterfront experience in the Evanston Lakeshore Historic District.
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Cornelia Lunt Park
Cornelia Lunt Park offers a green space in Downtown for visitors to relax.
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Dawes Park
Dawes Park is a public park located in the Evanston Lakeshore Historic District.
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Ellingwood Park
Ellingwood Park offers green space for recreation in Central Street Evanston.
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Elliot Park
Elliot Park is a public park located in the Evanston Lakeshore Historic District. It offers open green space for walking, biking, and enjoying views of Lake Michigan. The park provides benches and picnic tables for visitors to relax.
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