A friend of mine recommended Uncle D's to me a while back. I drive by there often, but never went…read morein. The other night, I stopped in for a quick burger and a beer, and it was so good, I went back the next night for a brisket sandwich! Bartenders are very friendly and attentive, especially Jen! Cozy little place, reasonably priced. Food is fresh & top notch. Highly Recommended!

So we went to have late lunch early dinner at about 3 on a Sunday. The place was not too busy…read more The staff was friendly and attentive. We were told they were having issues with the grill. So this eliminated any burgers or grill chicken. But we opted to stay. The we all ordered different stuff. One bang bang chicken sandwich, one bang bang fried shrimp a BLT avocado and boneless wings. So as for me the food was good. My chicken was very tasty the bang bang sauce was a lil spicy but very tasty. The bang bang shrimp was tasty the other folks liked their food. The home made potato chips were just ok but fresh. The tots. Were superb. They were so crunchy and perfect.

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.

Chicken was perfectly cooked. Cole Slaw and potato salad were on point. Easy ordering and friendly…read morestaff. Food was ready as promised.

This place is great. I deliver food as a side gig and when I got an order to deliver almost 40…read moremiles away, I knew it must mean something was up here, so I came back with my husband. Walking in, you can smell it's gonna be great barbecue. The staff are wonderful, and ready to guide you to a great experience. Recently I've had the pleasure of having some of the best barbecue in North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee and I can't say I've been anywhere in IL that rivals those experiences...until now. My husband lived in TX for a while and until I went to Austin, I sorta hated brisket - you could smoke it, sauce it, but it was just always kinda tough and gritty and gross. Austin was my first experience with what brisket should and could be and Rock Stock MATCHED it. See, if you do brisket right, it's meat candy. Buttery, incredibly juicy meat candy. And let's just put out there: that tough a cut of meat being THAT juicy and that buttery is sorcery. This place has the magic. I also really enjoyed the Polish sausage, esp. with the SoCal mustard bbq sauce, and the brisket beans. Ribs were also super wonderful. Pulled pork with the Plum sauce is sweet and spiced and if you paired it with some smoked jalapeno, even better. I'd say I'm gonna go back and try even more things, but realistically, I'm probably gonna go back for brisket above all else, because...I'm telling you, not everyone can brisket like these folks brisket. Oh, last standout -the coleslaw. I'm not a coleslaw girl, but the dill and actual pickle in this changed my mind. Anyway, get out there.

Great food , lovely atmosphere inside and out. Great value for the price…read more It was a fun place to go for a lunch in the summer. We hosted a baby shower there and the food & room was excellent!

A nice place and has an amazing location on Bangs Lake. Has a nice beach vibe outdoors and know…read morefrom past experience they have a very nice dining room. Plenty of parking. When we first got there my wife wanted to sit outside and was told they had heaters (as I was dressing for 50's temps), but they didn't have them turned on. So, inside we went and sat at the bar. Stayed for couple of quick drinks. Nothing special about it but our bartender was very nice, personable and attentive. So from that standpoint service was great! Pricing was decent but if you are looking for an old fashioned, don't. It tasted like they splashed it with sprite or something, bathed in crushed ice and Marciano cherry. Very sweet. All of that was passable and went with the style but had to knock them down when I went to the rest room. It was dirty, paper towels on the floor and trash bins overflowing. I get they were busy on a Saturday night, but still. We will be back but hope to have a better review next time. If I recall their food was good, though menu is a little traditional - nothing too exciting for this foodie.

Nice place with plenty of parking. Christmas theme decorations in the auxiliary room on this visit…read more We sat at the front bar and had wonderful service. The excellent chicken sliders and fries came out a little slow but were hot and very good. They were served in a bucket of fries. Kind of clever. It was more than two of us could eat. Will be back in the summer for the deck.

I hate the food... I had to start, I am not picky on food, I can eat anchovies on pizza,…read moreanything.... Genuinely I can eat. Never been a picky eater at all. I have so much trouble eating their food, someone described it as cafeteria food and yes, I sorta agree. Food needs to improve. I am scared of even ordering a grill cheese and a hot dog there. Love the ambiance and location. The Tex mex food that Rudy had, miss it a tone. His beer cheese and home made chips and ahi tuna, I miss. Not trying to be negative but hoping the food can me an improvement. If not, would continue going there for the ambiance and drinks only!!!!

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.

Nice enough place with a tiki bar patio area in the summer. Inside has seating that overlooks a…read morelake which is nice. The prices though are sky high. Just met my son there for lunch and it was $50 for two. I just had a grilled cheese (tasted good) and iced tea. Mango syrup squirt was $1.00 additional. Anything I might have wanted for my sandwich like tomato, bacon etc would have been at a substantial upgraded cost. Son had sliders which were $20 no fries! I cannot justify those costs for a simple lunch.

New Saturday night bartender is TERRIBLE. I ordered a water and he told me it was easier for him to…read moremake a mixed drink than to serve me a water. He also served my friend a beer that was expired as of a month ago and and once my friend let him know, the bar tender accused my friend of being "cheap" and kicked him out of the bar. This place used to be great but this bar tender is straight trash. I do not wish to visit here again and spend my money.

I walked into Village Inn in on 2-27- 2024 after doing some shopping I thought okay I will stop…read moreon the way home for a few beers see what it is like having never been. First impressions is its clean and kept up for an old time bar. I felt comfortable walking in I got a spot up at the bar . I had my Id ready usually that is protocol to check the persons drivers license. I just was prepared with debit and Id it was not going to be checked if I had not done that. The bar tender takes my Illinois state drivers license and passes it around to his friends each one of them with a chuckle like something is funny and I amused them. After enough time has passed and am now annoyed I said hey is there a problem Is everything okay ? he came around and said you don't look 33 do you have any other Id. I said debit cards, Credit cards I pull out but know other ID who does . He says your good now I have become uncomfortable . I order a miller light draft. I stayed for a few beers and closed my tab and left. Clearly the license is a valid Illinois State Drivers license the bartender said like it was a joke he did not have a door man to check Ids that night does he ever? There is hand held machines that are not that expensive to run the persons license through if you are unsure like really ? . He acted like he was so busy he had time to run his mouth and talk with his friends it was not that busy. I am not around for some body and there amusement you do not pass a personal piece of information around to everyone in the bar. I did not come in there to be made fun of . This is disappointing I am new to the area moved here all on my own a month ago. Its pretty clear this is a local" s bar locals only .If your are an outsider your are not welcome they do not want new customers coming in . If your are a new customer you are frowned upon and are looked at like your are from another planet and to get out and do not come back because you are not welcome . I came in excited to try a new place in the town i just moved to am trying to be friendly and make some new friends well keeping some old ones. I left irritated and disgusted and more than likely will never be back. The Village of Wauconda Police needs to do pop ins more frequently and the State of Illinois needs to get involved along with the Wauconda Police they are doing things that are unethical. Should be shut down and re opened as a rookies with an outside deck with outside seating could be done . Deserves negative - stars But sense it has to get something it gets a one I would not come here

Do Not Eat Here !!!!! Place is a dump, Dirty,Nasty,Has that…read moreGross Smell ! Ordered 2 HotDogs/Fry-Drink. Couldn't, Wouldn't eat any of it !! Just Gross, Place ,People, Food .. No Hair Nets by food handlers, don't see either employee wearing rubber gloves, Just All Around Gross !!! Health Dept Need To Visit !!!

Wow, the old reviews need an update…read more My stepsister catered Guys Grille Gyros for her brother's engagement party. They came out with the flat top for the carnitas, al pastor, and chicken and they had huge stone bowls for the salsa, guacamole, and salsa verde. First the food was excellent. The meat was seasoned perfectly and coooked with the amount of crisp that I enjoy. The onions and cilantro were freshly cut and a great accompaniment to the protiens. They even had homemade tortilla chips, so I was happy to oblige for my second trip. The flavors were delicious and the presentation came across as homemade and rustic, versus some of the local Americanized hispanic restaurants in the area. Last note is that the owners, Luis and Genaro Garcia, were very kind and made sure that everyone was able to get enough food and feel catered to. Don't pay attention to the old reviews and listen to me... when you come here, you should expect food made with love and passion and if you have any issues with it, Luis and Genaro would gladly help you out. Visit them now!

One of our favorite spots. The food is consistently good, especially the Thursday specials. The…read morehomemade soups are always a win. Staff is friendly and attentive, and the chef truly knows what he's doing. In the summer, the deck is the place to be. Great atmosphere, great meal every time.

First time dining here, and the food is delicious! Chris R was my server. Fabulous service! She was…read morevery friendly and helpful, telling me about the menu items. I had the loaded potato soup, really tasty. I also ordered chicken marsala, and wow - I was surprised how delicious it was! Definitely coming back soon. They provide a punch card - get ten punches and receive a $15 free discount. Highly recommend

Love the Pizza and the servers are the best!! The variety of pizza is amazing! Love the taco pizza…read morewith a cold beer.

For St. Patrick's Day fare, go elsewhere. With Great expectations, my wife and I came to JJ Twiggs…read morein Wauconda for traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage, which a phone call verified they had yesterday, Sunday the 15th. Instead of legitimate thick slices of corned beef brisket, a plate of chewy dry, thin curly shredded meat came, along with one wedge of cabbage containing the hard bottom stem that others cut off and discard. Ther were potatoes, NO carrots. The meat was the texture of the old packaged chipped beef you put on toast to gag on in the last century. The final insult is the pricing ploy to charge us extra for their routine banking fee for using my credit card. Or else go find an ATM, pay that fee, and be pushing $28 a plate or more so owner and server get cash.