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.

This place Ribs and brisket are absolutely delicious, the best BBQ in town. They have many bbq…read moresauces and each one is amazingly flavorful. Plum Whiskey is my favorite. Three meat's chili is so delicious and you have to try it! The best BBQ place in Town!

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.

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.

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.

We came inna few months ago and it happened to be on a Wednesday for the smash burger special and…read morethey were delicious. Kendall was our server and she was wonderful. We have been back four times since and each time the food is great and we have had Kendall each time which makes the visit that much nicer. Now that is warm they have out door seating in a nice screened in deck. The inside is very relaxing vibe. We will keep on coming back .

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.

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.

Worst experience of my life. I was with my wife and two friends, had to flag down another waitress…read moreto get a refill on drinks. My wife and friends received their food, but not mine. After 10 minutes, I asked another waitress where my food is. She found my waitress after another 4 mins and got my food 5 mins later. The problem is that the waitress decided to lecture me about how people make mistakes, I did not say a work to the waitress to prompt this lecture, I only talked to the other waitress about my food. I was embarrassed as I was with my friends. They gave me a $15 credit on my bill, but it was not worth it. Neither me nor my friends will ever go back. This staff does not care about customers.