Awards & Accolades:

Since opening in November 2016, The Barn has been praised for its phenomenal food

and service. Below is a list of The Barn’s most esteemed accolades and

accomplishments:

• Chicago Magazine “Best New Restaurant”

• Zagat’s “Chicago’s Best New Restaurants”

• Chicago Magazine, “The Best Dishes We Ate in 2016,” December 2016

• Chicago Tribune, “In Evanston, The Barn does 'throwback' right,” January 2017

• Make It Better ‘Best Dining 2017’

• Illinois Meeting + Events’ “Best New Venue” nomination

"It seems that nothing can stop Amy Morton -- not the actress -- but the lady who's been taking Chicago's restaurant scene by storm." - ChicagoNow

"When I think back on my meals at the Barn, I will think of the steak... It felt like a break from regular life. That was something to celebrate." - Chicago Reader

"Nostalgia is great if you get the dosage right. The Barn, the latest Evanston restaurant by Amy Morton, pretty much does." - Chicago Tribune

"The food is solid, the space is welcoming and I get a kick out of the visuals." - Chicago Tribune

"With its cement floors, chicken pot pie and family recipe lasagna, not to mention the fact that it’s housed in a literal barn, you could be forgiven for viewing this cozy hideaway as a humble nook for comfort food." - Zagat

About

When it came to finding a muse for her second restaurant, Amy Morton of Found Kitchen and Social House didn’t have look far. Her father, legendary Chicago-born restaurateur Arnie Morton, founded Morton’s Steakhouses. The Barn pays homage to him and the classic American steakhouses he helped inspire as well as the needs and desires of today’s diner.

Set inside a restored 19th century brick barn, the Evanston restaurant features Heritage Black Angus steaks from local purveyor Meats by Linz, as well as other refined dishes ranging from bison bolognese and steak tartare to roasted vegetables provençal. An extensive selection of Old and New World wine offerings and creative cocktails round out the modern steakhouse experience that The Barn has perfected.

“When partnering with a restaurateur like Amy Morton, we knew only the most consistent and best tasting product would do—that's exactly what we are providing with this elite program." –Matt Rotroff, Director, Business Development, Meats by Linz

Our Steaks

Choosing the steaks that would be featured on The Barn’s menu involved an intensive research and tasting process by Owner Amy Morton and her team that not only included texture, flavor and visual qualities but socially conscious practices as well. Meats by Linz, a family-owned business in nearby Calumet City with more than 50 years of experience, won hands down. “We chose them based on flavor,” says Morton. “Then knowing their mindfulness and personal commitment to being the best stewards of the planet made Meats by Linz a perfect partner for us. They’re not a cookie-cutter business and neither is The Barn.”

Our Team

Amy Morton, Proprietor, The Barn

Hospitality comes easily to Amy Morton, who grew up in the industry working alongside her father. Morton learned every aspect of the business from top to bottom while garnering an old school hospitality outlook. Her life spent in the industry empowers her with an inherent sense of hospitality and design, which plays out in a way that welcomes guests and emulates a sense of belonging with dining rooms that feel more like homes than eateries. The magic continues beyond mindful cuisine and eclectic environments as Morton strives for positive impacts on the community from both human and environmental perspectives. Morton launched Found Kitchen and Social House in 2012, bringing a sustainable outlook on cuisine to Evanston. Four years later, she introduced The Barn, a modern steakhouse, where her chef-driven, top-level approach to food and service is front and center.

Stefen Bosworth, Director of Operations-Partner, The Barn

With a background in performing arts, Stefen Bosworth finds many similarities in theater and dining, two industries which strive to make the guest happy. His passion for the front of the house stems from his desire to make a direct impact on people’s lives, which he believes he can achieve through an outstanding dining experience. Having worked in many notable restaurants including the Custom House Hospitality Group, Lawry’s The Prime Rib and Coco Pazzo, Bosworth’s warm personality and high standards create a home away from home for food enthusiasts and imbibers alike.