Great food and service. A couple of great choices are…read more Creamy Chicken poblano soup Italian Beef " Philly Style" Who ever the cook is , kudos . It's always an excellent tasting meal.

Best bartenders . Food doesn't get any better . I've tried many things on the menu. Doesn't…read moredisappoint . One of the best restaurants in Wauconda. Hands down. Give it a try if you haven't

We came for the $1 wings, worth It. This is the homemade ranch you could drink by the gallon, good…read morebuffalo, Asian zing was just okay. Lived for the cheese curds, so good and light, melts in your mouth. Vibes are immaculate, everyone is nice, good music. Service a little slow outside.

Went to see Local H here for a sold out show. First time at Sideouts. The bartenders were so…read morefriendly and genuine, plus there were plenty of spots to grab a drink without waiting forever. The people/customers at Sideouts were also so polite, which I think says a lot about a place and who it attracts. Met a few good people that night!

I finally decided to stop in this neighborhood bar. Surprisingly, the inside is a lot cleaner than…read morewhat you might anticipate by looking at the outside couple of diamond pool tables in a variety of slot machines, throw in a TouchTunes music box, and you got a making of a great evening. The bartender." Falon." Was super friendly and just a genuinely nice person. What's lacking in this location is beer on tap. they only serve bottles. They do claim to sell pizza as they're only food item but they were out the night that I was there. I will be back and hopefully can upgrade my review as I really need a local place and this would be perfect.

Very cool looking large bar that seems to be the hip and happening place in the area the service…read morewas very friendly and I like the Cool vibe and the overall attitude of the staff and the people over at this bar there was plenty of good cold drinks and nothing disappointing about this bar called the tank

Food and drinks are good and reasonable. Service is good, not 5 star, but very good for sports bar.read more

I would not recommend this place. We made 3 orders back to back and the time between our meals was…read morecomplete off. Everyone got their meals at different times and by the time another person got their meal they were done eating. Are last order did not get all the food. Left a child and a pregnant woman hungry. They only took off 2 beers of the check. Whoohoo! Which the child or pregnant women didn't drink. Still had to pay for the 2 missing meals. This place is not worth a star in my book. Especially leaving a child hungry.

Yes, the prices are on the high side - but probably one of my favorite burgers around. Not sure if…read morethey chargrill the meat? Either way, it's good. Service can get hectic because it can be BUSY - especially if you're outside during a nice day. I love the servers and staff - they're lively, unique, hard working. I highly recommend going but keep your patience and just know the food is good if you don't mind paying a little more. Worth it to me :) Plus - the lake views are pretty.

We were really looking forward to trying Docks. We had a great table near the bar overlooking the…read morewater, which was the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset during dinner. It was a Wednesday evening, and while the restaurant was busy, it wasn't overly crowded. Unfortunately, our experience didn't meet our expectations. I ordered a raspberry cosmopolitan martini, and when it arrived, there were two ants floating in it. I politely asked for a new drink and even apologized for having to send it back. From my seat, I watched the bartender pour the drink back into the shaker, give it another shake, and pour it into a clean glass. I should have said something, but after already feeling uncomfortable about returning it, I didn't. In the end, I didn't drink it because the way it was handled left me uneasy, and it honestly didn't taste very good. The appetizers were delicious, but we had to ask for plates and napkins because they weren't brought to the table. When our entrees arrived, they were placed on the table before the appetizer dishes were cleared, leaving very little room until we asked for them to be removed. The food itself was good overall. My husband really enjoyed his bison burger. When we asked for a box to take home the rest of his burger, coleslaw, and my leftover fries, we were given a container that was far too small to fit everything. Service throughout the meal was disappointing. Our water glasses were never refilled, and our server rarely checked on us. It appeared she was very attentive to guests she knew, while we felt largely overlooked. I completely understand that restaurants have busy nights, but every guest should feel welcomed and receive the same level of service. We truly wanted to enjoy our first visit because the location and waterfront views are beautiful. Unfortunately, the combination of the drink issue and the lack of attentive service overshadowed the evening. We left disappointed and, sadly, don't see ourselves returning.

If you want to eat grilled food with your favorite drink on the lake, go to Famous Freddie's. If…read moreyou want to dance the night away, also go to Famous Freddie's. I've gone during the day and at night and I love the environment during both. During the day is when you really get to enjoy that it's on the lake. The outdoor seating is so nice and there's also a large covered bar outside if you need more shade. Waitresses will take your drink orders, but you do have to go inside to order food. They have the order numbers on display outside too though so you can go back to your table and wait instead of standing inside. My seasoned vet friends told me I had to try the kabobs and definitively, I will never not order the kabob when I'm here. Also the shrimp with cocktail sauce are the perfect lake day bite and they'll give those to you as soon as you order. The vibe definitely shifts at night and is a much younger crowd with everyone hanging out upstairs either at the bar or on the dance floor. The DJ always plays good music that you just want to sing along to, but the nights can be hit or miss as far as it being packed or not. Either way it's always fun. Everyone on staff is pretty helpful and they add to the fun. The vibes are just right. Price wise, you may spend $20+ a person for food but it's great quality and sooo good. The drink prices are pretty normal for the area/being on the lake. The last time I went on a Sunday there were some ambassadors that were giving out drink samples too so even if you feel like drinks are pricey, you might catch a break by getting a chance to try a drink or two. Freddie's also owns the Airbnbs next door so you can rent those out and spend the whole weekend out here.

Note, this is a review of Famous Freddie's as a customer that enjoys their great location and…read moreentertainment ( music, bingo,etc)... late afternoon and early evenings inside and outside.. I am not the late night club customer. Food is consistently 3 star. That isn't a discredit to them, it is what their menu is. The preparation is consistent. The bartender/ wait staff service on the other hand ranges from a sub zero to 5 star. If you want miserable service, show up between 4:45pm and 5:15pm on a Friday during "shift change" of the bartenders at the outside bar (an odd time to change over all the bartenders). Pre 4:45 generally great service at the bar. Post 5:00..hit or miss. Away from the bar outside, totally hit or miss (not because of lack of staffing). Inside, consistently top notch.

Ambiance Food is Good…read more Lighting Remove games or hide them Add flavor to pizza. Add breakfast back to menu! It was delicious!

Good place for a burger, to watch a game, grab a beer or meet up with friends. Staff is friendly…read moreand welcoming. Go periodically here for lunches and even had some casual group outings.

Food was great! My family & I loved our server and the staff overall were super sweet. Sitting by…read morethe waterfront was very nice; 100% recommend.

Lindy's is a great lunch and dinner spot off of beautiful Bangs Lake. You can enjoy a view of the…read morewater from most of the restaurant. There are tons of different seating options from indoor bar or deck bar, indoor dining room, outdoor dining deck, or even beach tables. For the beach tables, you are actually seated on a a private beach, which is fun for the kids who want to play in the water after you order. All of the staff are attentive and friendly and will help with special requests. My favorite is the chopped salad, but I've also enjoyed several appetizers and my family has really enjoyed the luau bowl, fish tacos, and various burgers.

Visited today for the first time, Had the adult grilled cheese with homemade chips which was very…read moregood, son had a hamburger with tater tots which he said was very good. Staff is super friendly. there was a bears game on and they gave coupons out every time the bears scored and also put out free food at half time. It could use some beautifying and better access to napkins, silverware, ketchup etc but was an overall pleasant experience. They have an outside area that overlooks the lake but again - it could use some revamping. View is great!

Great neighborhood type bar and restaurant! Good food, friendly staff and located right on a lake,…read morecan't wait to go back and sit outside on their large patio in the summer.

Solid 3.5 stars so I rounded up for the pleasant service. I can see this being a great joint for a…read moresummer stop on the way to/from the lake. On an early May weekend it loses a bit of the summer vibe charm. The food was not great, the breaded chicken sandwich had a frozen patty feel to it. The bierra tacos were small, and the chicken schwarma was dry but flavorful. The kids plain smash burger was actually the best meal served. The craft beer menu was sufficient. Not sure Hamm's qualifies as craft but it's always fun to see it pop up at a beer pub. It got the job done for late lunch. Not sure we would hurry back.

I was craving hush puppies and The Side Lot did not disappoint. Friendly staff. Good eats. Great…read morespot if you want to chill and watch a game.