Go 'Cats: Where to Celebrate After a Northwestern Lacrosse Win

The 4.2-star Evanston sports bar staple on Benson Avenue — 'great place to watch sports with a large bar, TVs, and great alcohol selection' — where the 10oz pretzel boy burger, Carnegie Reuben, and crispy potato skins are the postgame order and the atmosphere is at its best when Northwestern is in session and the crowd comes in.

A 4.5-star rooftop bar and restaurant on Davis Street that reviewers describe as 'such a cute place to grab drinks on the rooftop — much closer than downtown Chicago' with 'OG Margaritas that are excellent, propane heaters for the chill, and an old fashioned that was great' — the celebration round starts here before moving to dinner.

A 4.2-star brewpub and BBQ hall on Oak Avenue where reviewers praise 'the Brett Pulver golden ale fermented in red wine barrels, the farmhouse ale, and the poutine fries' alongside 'service that was top notch' — the large, beautiful hall accommodates postgame groups well and the brisket sandwich and pulled pork are the food anchors.

The 4.7-star craft brewery on Dempster Street where reviewers describe 'warm and welcoming environment, staff willing to walk you through every beer on tap, and brews that are balanced, not bitter, and beautiful in appearance' — the outdoor beer garden runs in warm months and the indoor taproom has 'comfortable, friendly vibes' year-round.

Evanston's best intimate Italian bistro — a 4.7-star room on Chicago Avenue where reviewers describe a 'tenderloin steak that melted in my mouth, bolognese that was a delight, and a tiramisu that's the best dessert you could get in Evanston' — the place you take the team parents and coaches when the win earns a proper sit-down meal.

A 4.3-star Mexican restaurant on Main Street with an owner-present community vibe that reviewers describe as 'outstanding food, authentic and not greasy, quick service, and churros that are a must' — the steak tacos, queso fundido, and margarita program are the postgame order when the team wants to eat well without dressing up.

A 4.5-star fine dining seafood and French-influenced destination open for 37 years on Main Street — reviewers who do the 7-course meal describe 'every single dish blowing us away from the cold lobster salad to the sea bass in red wine reduction' and call it 'magical' for celebrations — the place you go when the win earns a real dinner.

A 4.3-star Evanston bar and grill with live jazz Wednesday through Friday that reviewers describe as 'a large bar, TVs, great beer selection, and live music that makes the vibe lively and exciting' — the steak frites with a pineapple margarita jar is the postgame wind-down order when the group wants to settle in and let the night play out.