On Main St., Evanston's depressing main street, Oceanique has quietly established itself as one of the premier dining destinations in town. Inside this petit establishment, diners can find a wonderful assortment of innovative appetizers and sophisticated main dishes. As the name of the restaurant suggests, the main attractions are French-inspired seafood dishes. Given that Chicago is in the middle of the country, Oceanique does a surprisingly fresh varieties of fish and shell-fish. The desserts are also wonderful. With a three-course meal, one should not expect to walk out without paying at least 50 dollars, even without wine.
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