Evanstonians acclaim the long-standing Pete Miller’s for both excellent food and 1940s-vintage décor. Dim lighting, wood and brass accents, and old black-and-white street photography conjure another era. Bask in it over steakhouse classics such as bone-in ribeye, double baked potatoes, lobster tail, and, to finish, bananas Foster. Superior hamburgers satisfy simpler tastes. Stick around after 8:30 pm, when the live jazz band strikes up.

Pete Miller's Steakhouse Information:

• Steak menu. Dinner. Closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Dec 25. Bar. Valet parking.