Peckish Pig

The food doesn’t match the high prices. The flatbread in the picture below was $18 (not including tax and tip). It wasn’t great. The crust tasted strange (almost freezer burnt). The restaurant has a nice outdoor space. This is one of the few decent meeting places in the area.

Came here on New Years Eve after a Google search in the area....thank you Google! The food, the service and everything was so good! We had the big charcuterie board for our appetizer and it was delicious. For our mains, we had the nachos (huge), the scallops, pork belly, salmon burger and grilled cheese. Everyone loved the food and we all left happy! If you're in the area, stop here, you won't be disappointed!

I had a great experience at the Peckish Pig!! Great atmosphere and lovely service. I had the ribs and quinoa bowl which were delish. Can’t wait to come back for happy hour!!!

Had dinner last minute on a Sat night. Seated outdoor on a pleasant night. Food was good and solid. Service needed some help. Seemed like only 2-3 guys working service so there was longer waits than you’d probably like ordering drinks, food, getting server and any follow up. We didn’t get all our apps by the time dinner was served but didn’t need it, although we were looking forward to it as it was recommended. TLDR: solid place and atmosphere for dinner but service was off this night. Will be back to try again.

Tried loving this place, really did. Gave it multiple visits and this joint just does nothing for me, the food just isn’t good. My latest adventure was the grass fed smash burger. Complete joke and the meat tasted like cheap ground beef. Then I had the fraudulent bread pudding, it looked and tasted like a fat gelatinous substance from someone’s lab experiment. Big disappointment. I’d been better off finding a trash receptacle and just tossing my $34 dollars away. Not a fan, definitely won’t be heading back.

Cannot say enough good things about our reservation for a baby shower we had in The Pen! Pam was so helpful during the entire process from the planning to the event. Great communication and everything was done to perfection! Cam our server was excellent and so personable. The food exceeded our expectations with the Roasted Peach flatbread and the Honey/Goat Cheese Toast being favorites. Drinks were wonderful and craft beer was a hit! Thank you for making this an easy and fun party for all!

Great food with a lovely patio! Our server was very nice and everything was delicious! The watermelon/cucumber sour beer was perfect for summer. The only downer is that they charge extra to substitute side dishes with the big plates. Not that big of a deal, but they didn’t tell us until we got the bill, so just be aware.

A true neighborhood gem. Great food, great drinks, and great service. I love the dining on the patio near the fireplace in the fall. Thinking about it now, a trip to Peckish Pig is overdue!

I've been coming here for a while and all I can say is great things. The service here is awesome and it's such a well oiled machine!!! Our hostess Isabelle sat us right away and was so accommodating to our requests. Our server Kylie was so attentive and lovely. As for the food? Delicious!! Some of the best- and most unique- in Evanston. Definitely check this place and the great vibes out!

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! The service is always impeccable, the food is delicious, and the ever changing drink menu is without a doubt one of my favorites in the city. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the vibe at Peckish and would recommend to anyone who asked me! Our host was lovely and say us right away! My server was such a beautiful and kind young woman and accommodated to everything our table asked of her. Love this place!

A decade later, this place still hits the spot! Oink oink. We were at Old Orchard soaking in the bizarre 85F weather mid September and brainstorming where we hadn't been in a hot minute, and PP came to mind. The restaurant had plenty of open tables inside and on the patio at 5:15pm on a Saturday, as well as when we left an hour later. Service was decent, but for some reason, the pretzel bread appetizer we ordered never came out (forgotten?), so we just canceled it. Burning question. If a mom hypothetically orders a side salad with her salmon burger to be healthy but still eats half her daughter's steak fries, does that count as being healthy? Asking for a friend... The salmon burger was tasty and served with spinach, avocado, and cucumber on top. Hubby inhaled the pulled pork nachos, and the minis enjoyed the kids' grilled cheese meal. Just for the record, there isn't an official kids' menu, but the options are fish and chips, butter noodles, grilled cheese, or mac and cheese. Extensive beer and cocktail list too at this gastropub!

Very good food, nice ambiance, 9/10 on the ribs! Wife took me for a belated father's day and it did not disappoint!

It was a sunny but brisk day and we decided to sit out on the patio. The patio area has a great feel to it as it's a private area with overhanging lights and heat warmer/lamps. Service was pretty good as we requested they turn on the heat lamps and our food came out quickly. Ordered the bacon wrapped dates, pretzel, buffalo chicken sandwich, short rib pappardella pasta, red Thai curry mussels. Bacon wrapped dates portion was on the small side. The bacon was nice and crisp while the date was soft and sweet. The cheese sauce did not have much taste and I preferred the dates on their own small. Didn't get a chance to try the pretzel as it was gone before I could take one. The buffalo chicken sandwich had pretty good flavor. Buffalo sauce had nice heat, great crunch from arugula but the slaw could have used more punch. Bun was nice with buttered top and crispy inside. Chicken portion was big and not dry. Breading was not very thick and had almost a thistle like texture to it. Short rib pappardella pasta was ok. Nothing spectacular and nothing bad. Star of all the food was the Thai curry mussels. Broth had a nice richness and a little heat from the curry. Overall food was pretty good but rating due to pricing/portion.

Pedestrian. Uninspired. Meh. I may sound a bit like Homer J. Simpson, during that episode when he became Springfield's most polarizing food critic, but all of those adjectives apply to this 5.5/10, C+, take it or leave it restaurant

Mother, daughter, and granny tea date! The sandwiches were great, the sweets were awesome. It wasn't too loud to chat, we were never rushed, and offered a top up on our hot water a few times. Very cute, I hope it's something they keep doing. For the restaurant- there was a white substance crumbling off the wall and falling onto our table. Luckily we had finished our food or it would have landed in it.

Do not order the Smash Burger! It was by far the worst burger I have ever had. McDonald's would have been 100 times better. First, it was burned. Second, it lacked any flavor. 3, the Stilton blue cheese had no recognizable blue cheese flavor. 4, the fried onion rings tasted as if they were pre-fried and had been sitting in the kitchen for days. 5, it was just bad and until this, I had no idea it was possible to have a tasteless, burned Smash Burger. The cumin fries on the side were equally awful and weird. I just wish I had never come here for a late brunch. My stomach hurt that night and into the next day so perhaps in addition to the food not tasting good, something was actually off.

I wish I could rate a 3.5. I came here for my wedding anniversary dinner with my husband because we heard so much about this place and they were having a Flamenco show. We were seated right away because we had reservations, but I was surprised that even at 5 p.m., they had a 30-45 minute wait for walk-ins. The show was to be held outside in the patio, and I learned later from our receipt that we were charged $5 to sit outside and watch the show. They had a special Flamenco menu for the show. We tried the bacon dates and patatas bravas to start. The dates were delicious, but there was nothing bravas about the potatoes. In defense of the restaurant, that was not on their full menu, and I don't believe they claim to be a tapas restaurant, so it's okay. For drinks, I ordered the guava margarita, which was refreshing and delicious. I also ordered a soda water (which I was charged for), and at one point of their staff came and poured still water into the glass. I was between ordering the burger and the lamb kabab plate, and the waitress informed me that they are known for their smashburger. The burger arrived and let me tell you, I really tried to give it a fair chance but the meat was SO DRY the burger was inedible. I then asked to try the lamb kabobs instead. That arrived and, unfortunately, was also super dry and also bland. The rice wasn't cooked properly, and the meat and vegetables were dried out. I packed the lamb kabobs to go because I didn't want to bother her again. The waitress was very sweet, and again, in defense of the restaurant, there was a Flamenco show, and I believe they had just re-opened, so there was a lot going on. I hope to give them another shot someday and check out their full menu. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his pork belly and mashed potatoes, so I might have just ordered the wrong things this night.

Feeling Peckish? No we were feeling ravenous when we stopped for brunch at Peckish Pig. This stretch of Howard is pretty close to Chicago, I thought it was in Chicago. We found parking pretty close to the restaurant. It was a lovely afternoon and very warm and we opted to sit indoors rather than out on the patio. We had made a reservation so we were seated right away. Don't know if it was because I indicated we were celebrating a birthday, or not, but we were presented with warm fresh donuts while we perused the menu. Lots of brunch- lunch options though looking at the regular menu I was a little bummed because I would have ordered the bacon/ wrapped dates or the bacon fat popcorn. (It is named Peckish Pig after all). We ordered some scones to share and these we split and spread with Devon cream and strawberries and strawberry jam. The scones were wonderful and slightly crunchy on the edges. We loved this. A cup of coffee was cold so we sent it back and received a piping hot cup. Our table ordered cheesy grits, double smash burger, Beyond Burger, fish and chips, chicken and waffles, berry pancakes, and a salmon burger. We loved the fried chicken (they thought the waffles were meh), salmon burger was good, fries ok a little too brown, fish and chips and pancakes were devoured. Burger seemed a little dry but good. I went to the bathroom and the smoking smell from the kitchen was fantastic. It turns out that later in the afternoon was the annual pig roast. I'm sure that was amazing judging by the scintillating aromas wafting from the kitchen. It's hard when our group gets together because there's one vegetarian, two picky eaters, two lo carb diets, smaller appetites, etc. The restaurant did a great job at catering to all our tastes, serving us in a timely manner, being patient with our group. We had a nice meal and were able to enjoy ourselves without any rush. I will have to come back for the bacon wrapped dates and some of their other tempting apps.

I've been here twice and the food is so good and they have the best patio! And how can you not love free donuts at brunch.

3 visits since July and one thing is consistent - the service needs improvement. Slow is the first word that comes to mind, and that's putting it nicely. No eye contact. Very little pleasantries. And just not enough folks working there. Slow service means slow output of food. And slow process of getting drinks. And never-ending wait for the bill. The third time we also had one dish go missing, and it took a full 10 minutes before it was replaced (the rest of us were long done eating). It's hard to really dwell on the actual food (which is always delicious, by the way) when service is so bad. Also, the bathrooms are absolutely gross.

Very nice outdoor space. Menu is impressive and although it is Peckish Pig I had the tuna bean salad and it was delicious. They manage to cook the tuna correctly leaving the inside bright red as it should be it would have been nice to see a better sear on the outside but it was tasty. I also had to request additional vinaigrette as I believe they missed putting it on the salad. ( reason for 3 stars ). Staff is friendly I will return to try the more traditional pork dishes. Overall friends ordered Fish and Chips also lamb burger both were tasty and portion size is appropriate. I recommend this restaurant and gave 3 stars because it is difficult to park and attention to detail is lacking . Overall it's worth a try .

* Whipped Goat Cheese and Honeycomb Toast was pretty good. * Salmon Teriyaki is good. * Spicy Seafood Stew was okay. Overall, not bad.

Finally made it into Peckish Pig and it's street pahking so it can be a little tricky off of Howard. This is more like a 2.5 star review, due to the burger being well done, as opposed to rare. Also, we were made to feel a bit rushed by one of the servers. It was filling up but a few minutes won't hurt your bottom line. "Can I take your water?" - I would just let people check out leisurely, it's Saturday, noon, on Howard St. We got there at about 11:15 and left at about 12:30, some folks who arrived earlier than us were still there when we left. The scones with strawberry jam and whipped cream (not clotted cream) was good (nothing beats Rathbaun Farm's scones in Galway, Ireland). My fish and chips was excellent, light and crispy batter along with flakey, soft and piping hot cod. The chips also had a nice thickness. The smoked salmon plate with cream cheese, veggies with capers and sour dough bread was good too.

Not sure how this place stays open. Service was non-existent and the place was mostly empty. Food was terrible. And the place was pretty dirty and smelled bad. Clean bathrooms in a restaurant should be a no brainer.

We dropped in to Peckish Pig after another event. The food was like at that event, and we were hungry. We had parked fairly close to Peckish Pig. It was a little bit after 8 PM, so we dropped into the bar and asked if the kitchen was still open. We were surprised to find that their beers are made in their small microbrewery, My husband and I each got a bowl of potato leek soup, and we shared with the beet salad with salmon. Everything was love made, and the salads had so much flavor! I had a lovely fruited IPA, and my husband had an amber beer. The bartender was very nice and the service was good. We look forward to coming back for a bigger meal.

This pub was an enjoyable find. We were looking for a nice patio garden for lunch. Like other places in the city, burbs parking is on the streets.. Easy for wheel chairs. To get around . The place was busy when we were there, but it's a large place with another room that was closed off. The staff were friendly. The service was good, but we waited a few minutes for our server to come to our table. But he did acknowledge us. The food is very good. Large portions. We saw some great food at other tables . But obviously, I couldn't take photos. The prices were very good for the amount of food you get. It's an hour from my home. ( we were at a craft fair)and so not close. But if you're going to drive into the city. Why not try the pubs and restaurants in other burbs. We we definitely will go back to try items from the dinner menu.

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

Here's what you need to know: good service and ambiance (Al fresco dining) but the food is just so underwhelming, under seasoned and flavors are just not creative and have no impact) that I can't rate it more than 3 stars. I do recommend the max n cheese and hewn bread n butter though. Those were enjoyable. Cocktails were fine and the wine list left a lot to be desired (in terms of quality) I really wish they would amp up their flavors and address the textures so the food can be inviting and memorable. I really enjoyed the atmosphere for outdoor dining. Cam provided great service.

I really like this place for everything- a drink at the bar, dinner with friends or family, brunch on their patio in good weather. I hosted a party here for about 30 or 40 people and it went so smoothly and was a great option. Generally speaking the food and drink are good, although I don't know that I'll let my kids order off the kids menu anymore- last time we were there my 6 year old got a $9 bowl of buttered noodles that was a single layer in a bowl. He ended up eating a second dinner after we left. The only drawback, IMO is that parking can sometimes be tricky.

Took the family out for brunch to celebrate my mother in law's birthday. We hadn't been here in a while and not sure what took us so long to get back. Food was incredible!! Started out with the bag of donuts that were incredible. I had the Kimchi Fried Rice and it was a solid choice, so was the Temperance on draft that I had with it. Sat out on the patio and it was a really nice spot to kick back and have a relaxing meal. Peckish Pig is a great choice for brunch or dinner!!

Heard great things about brunch so made a reservation. I was skeptical because this place doesn't give off ~brunch~ vibes. Boy was I surprised. We all LOVED our meals. I got the avocado toast and was so impressed. All bread was fresh baked at Hewn locally, and we were all wishing for more! We sat outside in the private patio on a nice spring day. Would definitely recommend. The service was quite slow and they missed a few of our sides which was disappointing. We had to physically track down our waiter inside in order to bring it to his attention. Knocking a point because they need to develop their breakfast drink menu. You can't have a stellar brunch and NOT offer any iced coffees or lattes! Having caffeinated options outside of subpar hot coffee on a hot day would bring this place from 4 stars to 5. Will definitely be coming back regardless though!

I have been at PP several times. Their happy hour is really nice. Drinks, food, service. Ambiance is nice too but it can get loud when crowded.

Consistently good food, great patio, lovely cocktails. A gem on Howard in South Evanston.

While eating dinner there were mice running around under tables. I told the waitress and she didn't seem phased. Absolutely disgusting. While the food was good, I will not return to a restaurant that has mice freely running around with staffs acknowledgment. I don't want to imagine what the kitchen looks like after hours....

We ate here several years ago and had a great experience. Wow how things change. Came for dinner on a Thursday night. Got an outside table which was great. The bartender was good. The margarita and the non-alcoholic cocktail were fabulous. The food however, was meh. The pulled pork nachos looked okay. just the pork with a little cream. no salsa, guac or other normal nacho toppings. The chips were crispy but half the porks was dried out. Like they put it under a broiler to warm it up and it dried out the top of the pot and maddest tough. The salad wa lettuce and some halved cherry tomatoes with a tasteless balsamic dressing. The ribs were blanched and no smoke. with BBQ sauce. tender but tasteless. the fries were just okay and the beans were generic canned beans. The mussels came fin a large bowl. The sauce was decent and the bread crusty and perfect for dipping. 70% of the mussels were plump but the others were dried out like they had been microwaved or something. Service was quick. Overall not worth a return.

I recently had Sunday brunch with a group of friends and we sat outside on the delightful patio. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. My eggs were cooked just as I requested and I appreciated the ease of making a substitution (grits instead of bacon). The hostess was welcoming and friendly and the wait staff was busy but available. As a fellow business owner (FlowersFlowers), I also recommend Peckish Pig for events from birthdays, to showers, to weddings! The combination of great food and service makes for a great event!

My new favorite neighborhood spot! This mom and pop is so quaint & cute and has the best deals I've found in the area. 1/2 apps and the drinks range from $6-8 during happy hour which is a steal. The bacon wrapped dates & honeycomb were my favorites! My favorite drink was the pigs on vacation and if you like mezcal, I highly recommend. They also do brunch on the weekend which I haven't tried yet but looking forward to going!

Great place on Howard. This street is really getting some attention. Peckish Pig has been there a few years and I think their success has drawn other businesses to the area. Great food and service as well. Outdoor spaces are great for summertime dining.

I like Peckish Pig though I haven't been there in a while. Parking can be pretty tricky along here, especially if you're not here about the time they open in the morning. Well, I guess that's just my experience--I've only been here for breakfast, so maybe it's different at other times. They've got an English pub sort of thing going on. I think I've always gotten The Basics breakfast, and with that we get the homemade bag of donuts. So yummy! Service is friendly and altogether it's a satisfying breakfast.

Good spot for brunch and looks like it would be cool to sit out back/outside. Fun patio experience. Patricio C. was our server and he was amazing. Always checking on us, filling waters and checking in to see if we needed anything, but not overbearing. I would definitely ask for Patricio C. if we go back again. Only reason we wouldn't go back was the Host. I don't know is if he was the manager - I sure hope not. Shorter white male with red hair and beard. Worked Sunday, 7/21 for brunch. Probably one of the rudest "welcomes" to a restaurant I've ever had. And if my family hadn't wanted to check out Peckish Pig, we would've turned around and walked out. As locals, this is a spot we would come to often however not with this guy around. The low star rating came solely from this unhappy individual "hosting" everyone. Go and check out the food and ambiance. Hopefully you don't experience this character to dampen your fun time out.

The service was amazing. When I say try the lamb burger! GET IT. The drinks were deletions and it was a great speak easy but uptempo vibe. Perfect for a girls lunch or just because it's delicious.

It was the morning of our 10 year wedding anniversary and we had no plans. On a whim I decided to check out peckish pig, after hearing a good review. Got a 5;15 same day reservation for us and our two kids, sat on the patio with beautiful dappled light though the trees, there happened to be live entertainment, food drinks and service was amazing ... it was so good it caught me off guard! So thankful for a memorable night! Well done, we will be back soon.

A great little spot where you can find an ecletic mix of bbq, traditional American fan, seafood, etc. with a modern twist. A bit on the pricier end so be prepared to spend. The interior is cozy with it's loft style design & rustic barn themed furniture. The staff was friendly & seated us quickly. Everything looked great from the Duck Confit Mac 'n Cheese to the appetizer trio to the lamb & smash burgers we ordered. The drinks hit that sweet spot between alcohol content, presentation & overall enjoyment. I would have loved to have a bit more seasoning on the steak cut cumin fries since I expected to smell the lovely scent as well as taste the cumin, but hardly got any of of it (maybe toss them in a bit oil, salt & cumin to really capture that flavor.) The food was good & oddly enough got better later on when it was cold. They definitely treat you right here since you can order pretty much any entree as well as appetizer off of the menu & it'll fill you up. The appetizer trio also comes with a variety of grilled breads from french to pita which is a nice touch. In a part of the city that is a bit lackluster in terms of general food & entertainment, Peckish Pig is a bright spot with tons of potential. The owner goes out of their way to actively be involved in the restaurant, feeling out each dish & making sure the flavor is improved where need be.

What a great Rogers Park (Evanston?) gem. Made a reservation on a Friday night. It was lively without being overwhelming. Had excellent service from Jess. Pretzel with beer cheese appetizer hit the spot. Pork belly was incredibly tender with a gravy that didn't overwhelm the plate. Whipped potatoes were perfect: not too soupy, not too pasty. Ribs are some of the best in the city with amazing fries. Finished off with the server recommended toffee pudding which was decadent and satisfying. Prices were reasonable for the amount of food we had. Treat yourself to this excellent neighborhood spot.

We were a table of 7 with reservations for Sunday brunch on St. Patrick's Day. The waiter gave us water but didn't offer us any coffee, juice etc. 20 min later he took our order....we waited 1 hour and 15 minutes for our food. Our egg dishes came out cold, 2 at a time, with 10-15 min in between. By the time the last person got their meal everyone else was done and ready to leave. The waiter said, "Be patient guys, your food is coming soon." He didn't check on us, tell us he was sorry our food was long in coming etc. We noticed other tables got up and just left before their food came. They were tired of waiting as well. When the waiter gave us our check, there was an automatic 20% gratuity added on to our bill. Now I know why the service was bad...they get a tip regardless of service. The food was average, and the service terrible. We won't be back.

It's an ok place, new to the community. It's a nice American bar. You can meet some interesting people around the community.

Service sucks and the food's garbage quality. Wouldn't even bother considering there's so many other options for great food in the area. PASS!

I have been here twice for lunch with friends and had a great experience each time. Service is friendly and attentive, ambiance is casual and inviting, and everything is very clean. It's nice to eat inside or out on the sprawling back patio. Food is consistently good and a great value: today I had the Waldorf salad, which was delightful. Highly recommend.

Food is mediocre, but much worse: the owners posted a disingenuous anti-worker sign posted in the bathroom. Our waitress told us that the owners were even trying unsuccessfully to enlist their employees to lobby against their own interests. The Evanston ordinance that actually protects workers doesn't even apply to this small restaurant, so the owners are apparently posting this simply as a result of conservative activism.

Everything is so good here! Food and service. Love the happy hour. Ambiance is perfect for all kinds of occasions.

My family and I came for a chill brunch and ended up ordering sooo many good things. $25 bottomless mimosas are they way to go forsure! The food was very flavorful and cooked to perfection. I cannot wait to come back and stuff my face !

We paid our first visit to the Peckish Pig on a recent Saturday evening. We liked the food and the patio. Service was so-so... VIBE: It was a lovely Spring evening and the patio was nearly full of happy diners. The sun was well-blocked by an adjacent building. All very nice. Tables were spaced well enough so that conversation was fairly easy. As we walked through the dining room to get to the patio, we noticed that even though the dining room was not at all full, the noise level was substantial. SERVICE: Servers were mostly cordial, but seemed a bit overloaded - we had to work to get our server's attention when we wanted more drinks (and they came sloooowly). One of the glasses of wine we ordered was incorrect. Our entrée and our salad came out simultaneously - no coursing at all. Our server was pleasant, but seemed new to the job. FOOD: The menu has many appealing choices - something for everyone. A Waldorf salad was decent, but HUGE. Pork tacos were delicious and generously filled. Nice compact wine list with good choices by bottle or glass. We'll return to the patio if we're in the neighborhood -- we liked the setting and the food. The dining room was way too noisy for us, though.

I'm sorry, I have to knock a star off for the brunch. Dinner menu? Amazing. Brunch? Meh. The fresh donuts were good but the Full English sucks. I expected more. But I'll be back for dinner!

Ramen was good and flavorful. I definitely recommend giving it a try if you like Ramen. Good was really fast which is always nice.

The service was great but I really did not enjoy what I ordered. I got the double burger and it was not my favorite.

my friend and i came for happy hour, good deals, and when there wasn't room for two of us at the bar, one of the servers pulled up a chair for us! bartender was very quick, and checked on us frequently. i would highly recommend coming here for happy hour, and getting the flatbread/fries!

Food is delicious, some veggie options and they are happy to substitute to put something tougher for you to make a meal. Drinks are perfect. Service is friendly and fast. Back patio is spacious and welcoming.