The Rueben New Yorker is very good and the view of the lake is beautiful. Watching the boats go by while eating some good food on the patio ... what more could you need. read more

Dockers Restaurant - a seagull sitting on a dock - American Near Me - Fox Lake, Illinois

See all

My visit here was met with very mixed reviews. I waited quite some time to be seated, with servers walking past me, averting their eyes, so they did not have to address me. After 5 to 10 minutes, the bartender came and sat me. The view in the outdoor seating area is very calming and beautiful. I think they were very short staffed, because everyone seemed in quite the tizzy. I went on a Tuesday night within the last couple of weeks. I had a burger, which was very delicious! The fries also were very good. The service was very questionable. That's the biggest drawback for me. Will I go again? I think so, I think I may give it one more shot. read more

Fabulous servers! Excellent food and loads of lakeside ambiance! Highly recommend! We had the cod and the lake perch and it was delicious! read more

See all

This is the second time we tried to go here. After waiting 15 minutes for a waitress, we finally left. We went to the front and told Mario that there wasn't a waitress to help us. He didn't care, all he said was, "unbelievable." After this happening for the second time we told him we wouldn't be coming back, and he didn't care. If you want to go somewhere with horrible service go to Dockers, they won't disappoint. read more

Always has a great salad bar and delicious food. Service is good and prices are comparable. View of the lake is really nice.

I have ate at this restaurant for the last couple weekends when I have people in town and as always.. perfection Who I think is the owner even came to our table to make sure that we were happy and yes we were read more

We had a very easy order. The waitress did not listen to our order. I asked for thousand island dressing. Never got it. We got our appetizer and asked for small plates....never got them. VERY disappointing. Not going back. read more

Less then impressed. I think to fully enjoy this place you would need to be seated outside near the water. Or be regulars and know the staff. We were seated in the upstairs area. Which was incredibly hot and stuffy. Took the staff about 20 min to finally do something about it (they tuned the AC on). The restaurant lacks literally any decor. Like at all. Which is kinda odd. I ordered the London broil, it wasn't seasoned at all, and the cut of meat was subpar. For $18 (on special for the night) they only offer one side with it which is either baked potato, fries, rice, or broasted potato. Most restaurants usually offer two sides with a meat entree, sometimes even with soup or salad. But not here. The two star are for the staff. They were all very nice and very pleasant. read more

By far our favorite local restaurant but last night was next level! The absolute best filet I've ever had. I asked them to prepare it with a crust (like what's on the shrimp dejonghe) and it was dynamite!! read more

Dockers Restaurant - Filet - American Near Me - Fox Lake, Illinois

This place isn't what it use to be. No more salad bar or broasted potatoes. Prices have gone up significantly plus charge you to use your credit card. Less food and more money. read more

Went to dinner the night before my wedding celebration and left my phone on the table. The next morning went to find it and they wouldn't even look for it. A friend also tried and the manager just kept saying we don't have it. We spent 45 minutes on the phone with AT&T to get GPS proof of where it was and showed it to the manager. The manager was SO rude. He wouldn't even take my husbands phone # to call us if someone turned it in! I will NEVER go back. We had 90 people coming to a party that afternoon and none of my family or friends could contact me. We waisted hours trying to get my phone back. It could have been given to us the first time we went there if they would have spent 5 minutes looking. Thank goodness the hostess finally helped on our 3rd time there. It was in the hostess stand. If I could give them a ZERO, I would. read more

Service was outstanding and our waiter was amazing also. I feel bad for they are definitely short handed so be prepared to wait. Overall the Ambiance was beautiful as it always is. My biggest complaint is the Food. I ordered the prime rib and lobster and for $50.00 I thought I would be gLondon Broiletting a decent steak at the very least. Nope tmthe prime rib came out cold, and was the dryest meat I've ever had. I literally couldn't even swallow small pieces. They didn't provide Ajus and when I asked for some the waiter brought me out a huge cup of ajus. Only probably is the ajus was for a French dip sandwich not the ajus(Gravy) you usually get with prime rib. Honestly the salad was the best part but I would hardly call it a salad with a few pieces of lettuce 2 cucumbers and 2 cherry tomatoes. We were also disappointed to see they no longer the salad bar. I will also say that my lobster tasted very rubbery. We did mention how dry the steak was to the server but he pretty much gave us our check and went on to the next table. That being said we will not be returning to this establishment anytime soon. Sad because we used to love it. The potatoe wasn't bad, and the best part was the fresh hot bread. London Broil I just think they could of done better for the price. My wife had the fish fry and said it was just okay. Do better Dockers. You have raised your prices and your food quality have gone down. I am giving 1 star because yes the food was just that bad. read more

Dockers Restaurant - Prime rib, Lobster Tail, Loaded Baked Potatoe - American Near Me - Fox Lake, Illinois

Came here on a sunny Sunday afternoon. We were seated right away at the dock outside which was great. The server came around a few times at first to get our drink orders and then disappeared for quite a while. We had to go looking for him so we can place our food order. Speaking of which, food was average. Chicken was dry and lacked flavor. Overall, great dock sitting next to water but unflavorful food and SLOW service will keep us away from this place again. read more

Server was rude and when told there was hair in food they made an attitude and just walked away w the plate. Price is 14.99 per person and I don't think it's worth it. Came Friday before today for brunch and dinner service was good but today Sunday for brunch was nasty. Server didn't seem to care much at all! Terrible makes me not wanna come for brunch service every again read more

Dockers Restaurant - There was hair in the eggs, hashbrowns don't have any taste. - American Near Me - Fox Lake, Illinois

Went to Dockers ordered 5 burgers, were attacked by swarms of bees. Staff did nothing about bees we had to take our food to go. $115 later. Looked like everyone on deck was being attacked by bees. They have a real problem here read more

Having been at Dockers over the last 3 years I have had decent to great experiences. Went there this evening and yes it was busy... Never have I heard management being so rude to customers and staff...not being served after a half hour after being seated (1/2 hour longer than was told originally) and then being told that the kitchen was way behind. We are hesitant to return Sorry read more

Fast, quality food and a great view! From the owner to the staff, everyone is super friendly and never disappoints!

Decided to give this place another chance, as I hadn't been here in a few years. Was sorry I did so. Service was great, but food was just eh, as most food on the chain seems to be. No taste to anything. I had the Southwest Burger and fries and the burger was definitely some frozen thing. Good size, but I had a hard time believing it was 100% angus beef as the menu stated. My friend had the Greek Chicken, which consisted of pan fried, boneless, skinless chicken tenders on a pita. It came with a good looking salad, but the salad dressing that came with it was definitely bottled. Will not be back. read more

This place is packed. I feel for the staff. Only three servers. Running thier a--- off. TIP THEM REALLY WELL. Food is always good. The lake is a nice bonus view. read more

Very nice located waterfront restaurant. Nice peoples working here . Ordered Mona Lisa salad , didn't like it. read more

Dockers Restaurant - Mona Lisa salad , verrrry plain greens with some grilled chicken. Will not order again $14.99 - American Near Me - Fox Lake, Illinois

Darcy did a great job taking care of us. Table with a great sunset view. Food was good and plentiful. Highly recommend chicken florentine

Loud at times good food. Something's a little pricey but looks like a fair portion. Oysters Rockefeller is very worty of another order. Fish was very good broasted chicken rocked it as well. read more

For as busy as it was our server Jose was fast and efficient in getting our food. Kudos to him and the staff. Great food and service!!

We had an exceptional experience! The waitress was really nice and always checked on us. Definitely better service than most restaurants! They have an option for a full salad bar with meals which is stocked with cold pasta, beans, and tuna pasta too. I had a blu cheeseburger which was full of flavor and it was 1/2lbs! I'm excited to go back again sometime. read more

Dockers Restaurant - A view of the salad bar and the in house dining. - American Near Me - Fox Lake, Illinois

It was BAD i got food and it took about 2 hours got ice cream for my kid and there was ice cubes in the ice cream

We had the fish fry on Friday night and it was delicious. The side salad was good too. Service was fine. I will be back.

Well things have certainly changed and not for the better. 1) if you use a credit card be prepared to pay a 3 1/2% surcharge. 2) No salad bar/soup bar, I get it, but the prices did NOT have commensurate decrease, in fact, they have increased substantially. 3) Quality of food has decreased, NY Steak Sandwich for example, had a good deal of "grizzle." Tried it twice recently and the same thing both times. After eating there for the last 16+ years we will not be returning - sad! read more

The quality of beef has gone down since one of the partners left the business, and today, for the first time a surcharge appeared on our check. Since it was 3.5% of our food total, we can only assume it was due to our use of a credit card. Time to move on from this establishment... read more

We always have a good time and giving this place a bad rating it's just sour grapes. The food is good and the drinks are plentiful and the location is unbeatable. It's as close to eating in key west as you can get will still being in Illinois. read more

I think the ambiance at Dockers makes you feel like a millionaire at your own private country club. But of course you're at the best restaurant in Fox Lake, with the best view of the lake that makes you love the summer. read more

Excellent Service. Delicious menu options. Outdoor dining under their cover was perfect on recent hot day. Beautiful lake view. Toddlers enjoyed it too! read more

I'm wondering if this will be the last time I eat here. I was introduced to Dockers in 2002. I like that the food is things mom or grandma would make. Simple but tasty. I never came often as it's about 45 minutes from my home and nothing else brings me out this way. But I make a point to a few times in the year to enjoy the view of the lake. I was surprised to hear from the waitress they had no Mountain Dew tonight...on a Friday night. Seems odd to me and it is on their menu and I've had it before here. I ordered water with lemon instead. I got a very skinny slice of lemon-not a wedge with the water. I was the only party of one and perhaps I see why...because I don't feel valued as a patron because both the host and waitress gave strange looks when I said one. The salad bar is still good and was really all I enjoyed tonight. The hot beef sandwich was barely warm when served and it was very bland. The potatoes I swear must've been instant. Maybe my tastebuds have changed, but not sure I'll be back again. Sad day. read more

Really 3.5 stars, the extra half being for the patio...it really is very nice. Beyond that, the couple times I have been here the food has been fine, but I found it kind of pricey. I am not a huge salad bar fan but there's plenty of folks who see it as a big value add. It strikes me as a higher end place for older more moneyed patrons, which I'm sure pack it during the summer months. Not really my first pick in the area, but I wouldn't avoid it either. As some of the places in the area during the summer get kinda "high-fivin' dudebros doing shots", I'd say that this certainly would be a place to avoid that. If you're going to take older family folks out to dinner I'd say this is the place. read more

I ordered a Reuben sandwich. I don't know why cooks or chefs don't know to not stack a thick layer of meat so thick its hard to take a bite. I'm, not a chef but I do have common sense. Very disappointing. read more

Been cruising past this place for years on the boat but never came in here because of bad reviews and everyone said it was bad. But it's always crowded. Or more crowded than the five place that we always go to. Anyway we tried it last night (Friday). My wife and son had the fish fry. And they really like it, it had a very light batter , I had the fish tacos which were really good , my daughter had a fruit plate which was very large and fresh, and a friend had a chicken pita / Grecian something that looked great,She said it was great. And the service was great from the hostess to our waitress who was Absolutely wonderful. I'm just sorry that we passed this place up for the past twenty years There's not enough good places on the chain . Oh and the Mia Thais are great ! read more

The view of the lake is excellent if you sit outside esp at night.the appetizer we ordered was great. It's a mixed up of everything. Can't remember the name.All In all the dining experience was very pleasant.we will definitely come back. read more

We have been dining at Docker's for years. Since we have been back numerous times this summer, I am so disgusted with the wait staff. I know they may be short handed, but at least two times we have not been waited on. Then took forever to get drink order and the food. There was confusion as to who was waiting our table. Have not gotten orders correct and the waitress was not nice about making the order right. We still gave her the 20% tip because that is the right thing to do during these difficult times. Have not seen the owner around all summer during the dinner hour. He is usually there all the time. Don't know if this is the reason for poor service and mixed up orders. Just wondering and want my Dockers like it use to be!! read more

Food is decent but they made no effort to separate the tables according to Covid protocol. Staff is good about wearing masks but indoor tables are too close read more

This was our first time dining here. The food was amazing and our server, Mia, was incredible! We can't wait to come back.

Dockers was just eh. Food was very pricey for the quality. $85 for 3 meals, 3 drinks & one sub-par appetizer. No one finished their meal. The wait staff was just not on top of things. The salad bar did not look fresh and everything looked like it could use a good dusting. The location is great but the establishment is tired. I think with a re-vamp and a new menu, this place could flourish but until then I wouldn't go back. read more

Dockers Restaurant - American Near Me - Fox Lake, Illinois