New Wilmette Seafood And Oyster Bar Opens

WILMETTE, IL — A new seafood restaurant and oyster bar opened its doors last month in downtown Wilmette. Pescadero held its grand opening at 1167 Wilmette Ave., at the corner of Wilmette and Central avenues, with four days of specials and raffles from April 18 to April 21.

The menu includes a raw bar with four types of oysters, ceviche, scallops, wood-grilled gulf shrimp, Alaskan king crab legs and a variety of fish. In addition to burgers and fish tacos, patrons can order a fried oyster po boy, baked oysters or lobster sliders. Other than seafood, Pescadero offers a selection of salads, short rib, steak and roasted chicken options.

The restaurant has a daily happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. with oysters for $1.50 and $5 drinks. Early online reviews have been popular, with patrons praising the food and service and promising to return.

The ownership team behind Napolita Pizzeria & Wine began renovating the space in late 2017, according to a Daily North Shore profile. The owners said they decided to focus on seafood because of a lack of North Shore options for seafood and aimed for a casual and family-friendly urban vibe.

The same team purchased a commercial property at 2121 Ashlan Ave. in Evanston in 2016 that formerly housed a CrossFit gym, according to Pioneer Press. The gym has since departed, and now the owners plan to open up a new brewpub and banquet hall called Double Clutch Brewing Company. Expected to open some time next year, the location will feature the brew of Wilmette home brewer Scott Frank.