Opening hours
Closed · opens Tuesday 10:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Evanston: 12:16 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
1827 Emerson StreetEvanston, IL 60201
About Claire's Korner
Looking for a Jamaican restaurant in Evanston? Claire's Korner is at 1827 Emerson Street, Evanston, Illinois. It is one of 155 places to eat and drink we list in Evanston.
Claire's Korner is open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Sunday).
Available service options are dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Jamaican Restaurant
- Address
- 1827 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Jamaican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Claire's Korner’s weekday schedule with 6 other Jamaican restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, earlier than 100% of them (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 55 hours a week, about the same as the local median (53.5 hours). 83% of Jamaican restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays; Claire's Korner does not.
Compared with 6 other Jamaican restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Jamaican restaurants across the US
Based on 75 menus with 3,553 priced items from Jamaican restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $8.13, and half of all items are priced between $3.99 and $16.50.
We don’t have Claire's Korner’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Jamaican restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Jerk Chicken | 64% | $13.99 |
| Oxtail | 52% | $22.00 |
| Curry Chicken | 52% | $12.54 |
| Curry Goat | 45% | $17.00 |
| Brown Stew Chicken | 41% | $14.00 |
| White Rice | 35% | $4.60 |
| Curry Shrimp | 32% | $18.00 |
| Beef Patty | 29% | $3.38 |
Calculated from 75 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Claire's Korner there are 2 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 97 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (15), Bakeries & Desserts (9), Pizza (8), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (8).
Competition is light: 1 other Jamaican restaurant is within a mile and 2 within three miles. The closest is Kingston Grill, 0.8 mi away.
17 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternBeit Shawarma0.3 mi
- BarbecueHecky's Barbecue0.5 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.6 mi
- Chicken & WingsEvanston Chicken Shack0.6 mi
- ThaiSiam Splendour0.6 mi
What to expect at a Jamaican restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Claire's Korner's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Claire's Korner open on Sunday?
No, Claire's Korner is closed on Sundays.
Where is Claire's Korner located?
Claire's Korner is located at 1827 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201.
Does Claire's Korner offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Claire's Korner. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Claire's Korner open late?
No, Claire's Korner usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Claire's Korner?
There are 97 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Claire's Korner. Nearby options include Beit Shawarma (0.3 mi), Hecky's Barbecue (0.5 mi), and Subway (0.6 mi).
Are there other Jamaican restaurants near Claire's Korner?
1 other Jamaican restaurant within a mile. The closest is Kingston Grill, 0.8 mi away.
How much do Jamaican restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 75 menus with 3,553 priced items from Jamaican restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $8.13, and half of all items are priced between $3.99 and $16.50.
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