Cross-Rhodes Restaurant
Arnold Grahl · 112 Google reviewsCross-Rhodes Restaurant — top-tier mediterranean in Evanston. It has that lived-in, been-here-forever warmth. Big plates at fair prices. Owner-operated, cash only. Diana Quiroz: "it was so juicy and fresh and the taste was amazing" [$]
What 647 diners keep saying
What 647 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Always the best. The maria fries are our favorite. Thanks from George, George and Jim... The guys from Meridian.”
“Superb! This place is packed; the chicken is so tasty, juicy, and savory. It comes with soup or salad. I chose the Greek salad with Feta bread, and the spread is delicious. Great ambiance inside. You love Greek food, highly recommend.”
“The food here is always scrumptious, as is the warm, welcoming hospitality. We have been coming here for many years & the vibe always remains the same. A lovely place to visit! Make sure to leave with some baklava!”
“I always love Cross-Rhodes, it’s my go-to place when I come home each summer. The food is authentic, high quality, and the staff are very kind. They are cash-only, but they have a machine at the front of the store. Definitely worth the money.”
“Cross-Rhodes Restaurant is an absolute local treasure that consistently delivers authentic, mouthwatering Greek cuisine in a wonderfully welcoming, unpretentious setting. The food here is truly exceptional—everything tastes incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and prepared with a level of care that reminds me of genuine home-cooked meals. My favorite dishes are always consistently spot-on, and the portions are incredibly generous. I particularly value how clean, well-managed, and organized the restaurant is, as a tidy environment is incredibly important to me when dining out. The staff is consistently friendly, highly attentive, and does an amazing job of making every guest feel like a regular. Whether you are looking for a quick, delicious gyro or a full, hearty meal with friends, this place never fails to impress with its top-tier food and fantastic, down-to-earth service. I highly recommend visiting this exceptional spot if you want a reliable, flavorful, and thoroughly enjoyable Greek dining experience!”
“My family has been coming here for 30 years. The quality, the vibes, the prices — all of it can’t be beat. Nothing hits like a Cross Rhodes Greek Chicken. Also the skirt steak. And don’t even get me started on the egg lemon soup. We live in NYC now and have been trying for YEARS to find a spot like Cross Rhodes in any of the 5 boroughs and we can’t. If anyone has any East Coast recs I’m all ears, but in the meantime if you live near Evanston and have somehow been snoozing on Cross Rhodes for the last several decades - change your ways! There’s nothing like it.”
“Loved everything about it. We went back 2 weeks in a row.”
“This is one of my favorite places in Evanston. I stop in once every three months or so, and I'm always impressed that they remember me. The food is unbelievably good too!”
“This restaurant and the people behind it are incredible. I am a small business owner and I was shown so much kindness and understanding for my pick up order! This restaurant is truly one for the community, my boyfriend and I went there for his birthday celebration and dinner over 20 times and it never, ever disappoints. Thank you, for having incredible food and even better people 💙 a staple in Evanston!”
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