Ordered takeout after not eating here in around 5 years. The place looks great. People were super…read morefriendly and I was really excited for my order. It was ready to go when I got there, paid, left and drove home. We ordered the alligator which I have always loved in the past, smoked salmon, jambalaya, greens, and garlic potatoes. When we got home we bagged our food and the look of the food was mediocre at best. Made our plates and was very disappointed in the taste and flavor or lack there of the food. The alligator was nothing more then Big chunks of breading with very minimal meat and what meat there was very chewy and over cooked. The jambalaya was ok but not very flavorful. The smoked salmon had a very distinctive smell that was not very enticing and I've had plenty of smoked salmon before. The garlic potatoes had no garlic flavor at all, it was just roasted potatoes. The greens were definitely better than i remember and one of the better dishes out of everything. I hope it was just an off night for them but I don't know if I'll return. It's a shame but it is what it is.

Took a quick day excursion to Chicago and found this place on my way home. What a dynamite…read morebarbecue spot. I consider myself a barbecue connoisseur.This place ranks right up at the top for me. The inside has a kind of deli feel to it. You can visually see everything you want to purchase. Tons of meat and seafood options are available. Everything is reasonably priced. The staff and chefs are extremely friendly and hard working. The food was great. I had a barbecue rib platter with a side of garlic red potatoes, greens, and cornbread. The ribs were amazing , and so were the sides. My companions tried the scallop plate with rice and also the smoked chicken and rib platter. They also thoroughly enjoyed their purchases. Soda and alcohol are also available for purchase as well as desserts. Food comes out quickly and there is plenty seating available inside of the restaurant. The barbecue sauce they use is cherry flavored. While I was there , one of the workers was taking cherries off the tree out front , which I assume are used for the barbecue sauce. Love watching restaurants use on site ingredients to make creations. Skip the tolls, take highway 41.Grab some great barbecue!!!

Delicious, fresh seafood, prompt service. If just grading on food quality - 5 stars…read more Hubs and I went for dinner on a weeknight. Each got a boil bag. Outside of the bags we shared crab fried rice, fried mushrooms and French fries. Crab fried rice - do yourself a favor and get it. French fries are perfect for soaking up sauce Bag contents were all wonderful. snow crab legs were plump and yummy, shrimp was firm yet tender and sweet. Corn was like it had been freshly picked and cooked same day. The only thing that wasn't rave-worthy was the andouille sausage. It was fine, but not epic. Even the forks, claw crackers, and shell breakers were substantial and held up well. Would get 5 stars if: 1. soda fountain instead of bottled drinks and/or BYOB; 2. table side hand cleaning - wet wipes are serviceable, a warm wash cloth would have delighted us, or a table side handwashing station for an over the top experience. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Add this local gem to your rotation.

We had ours to go. Food is great even for take out. Crabs and shrimps are fresh. Will order here…read moreagain.

The food is great and well presented. The staff are very efficient and friendly. I love the…read moreatmosphere of the restaurant, and the history. The owner shows much care in his restaurant and customers.

Did fish fry Friday had lamb chop lollipops for appetizer they were delish, fish fry walleye and…read moreperch were cooked to perfection Server was pleasant, gave a few suggestions, checked on us periodically, ambience nice

Wowzers huge portions, amazing flavors and fresh ingredients!…read more The jerk chicken fries is amazing and delicious. I got the hot and it was very spicy but flavorful (not overly hot.) Can't wait to try more menu items like the Ground Brisket Burgers.

Great service! The owner was very kind to us from out of town. If I lived here I think I would be…read more10 pounds heavier. The stuff really is that good. I would suggest splitting one of the fries on a date!

Great service & delicious snacks, the cookies, pastries were very good as well. The popcorn is top…read morenotch!! Our favorite new spot!

Great local popcorn shop with awesome service!…read more The owners are personable, nice, and kind and always willing to answer questions. The popcorn is made to order. I def plan to revisit when I am in town.

Fairmont Shores has a lot going for it. The atmosphere is great, the service is pleasant, and the…read morefood itself tastes good. The chicken shishkabob I ordered was seasoned well, the vegetables were grilled nicely, and the baked potato was fine. That said, the portion-to-price ratio on this particular dish was really hard to swallow. For $25, I expected a much more substantial plate. One skewer with literally four pieces of chicken and a potato on it is pretty ridiculous at that price point. Typically, shishkabobs are served in pairs to begin with, so four cubes of chicken on a stick for $25 is excessive. And that was on "Special". The food was good, but the value just wasn't there. I'll still come back because the place has a nice feel; the staff are friendky, and the meal wasn't bad by any means, but I'd definitely order something else the next time unless the portion size on the shishkabob is adjusted.

Service was fantastic. Views from the upper deck are…read more incredible! Great vantage point to watch a sunset!!!! I had a hickory burger with slaw. Awesome. My wife ordered a cheeseburger that wound up being a little bit undercooked. My daughter ordered a Southwest salad that was missing black beans and avocado. When we asked the waitress to inquire with the chef if that was normal, she came back and said yes. The Southwest wound up being salad, pita bread with a slice of some sort of cheese stuffed in it, pico in the salad and two tomato slices. Epic fail. The menu was fairly diverse but only had two seafood options. Fried pollock and fried shrimp. No fish tacos. No shrimp tacos. This place really does have a special location but needs some freshening up. The deck could use a power wash. The hand rail going up to the deck was broken at the top. I saw more than a few senior have an issue with it. Lots of potential to go to the next level here if the owner(s) are willing to take the initiative.

Great neighborhood restaurant & hidden gem!…read more I'll preface this review with a small disclaimer and apology of sorts. I'm a nearly life long resident of Gurnee (36 of my years) and have only been here twice now, and both in the last month. Just recently took my parents because my first visit went so well. They have lived and worked in Gurnee since the early 80s and somehow have never been either, until now. How did I even end up here after all these years? I kept seeing mentions on social media. It was giving WI supper club kinda vibes of which I'm a HUGE fan of and I was like well I need to check this out! It's also like a 3 min drive from my home so win win. First time I went with my friend during the week, great experience everything was great! My parents aren't easy to please but I was confident and brought them on over this Saturday and another home run. We ordered the mozzarella appetizer and also the breaded shrimp appetizer, both were good. Entrees included a burger, shish kabob, prime rib sandwich, and the 18 oz prime rib. Everything was fabulous. The prime rib is perfect, red skin mashed are amazing. Beverages were a little bit of everything, mom loves black coffee but she will do cream and sugar if it's not great, they brought a large mug and she loved it, didn't even need the cream and sugar. The others got fountain drinks (Coke products which are preferred) and free refills which kept coming and was appreciated. I had a Maker's old fashioned, it was classic WI supper club style. I'll now devote an entire paragraph to the wine pours. First visit, I had a glass of the Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir, and was shocked at the pour, very very decent! Ordered the same at my second visit and maybe slightly less shocked but still, great pour! Granted this isn't the Courtyard by Marriott Westbury NY (if you are on TikTok you know what I mean), but this is a hearty pour and basically just all sorts of fabulous. You cannot go wrong with a glass of wine here! Dessert tray comes out after dinner, nice selection to choose from, both times we got a turtle cheesecake which can really do no wrong. Mom got the Dubai style cake, and the guys got vanilla ice cream. They don't make the desserts in house but they are solid options, very very good. Some environmental notes: they have the grill inside for steaks etc, so you do leave smelling a bit like the grill, not off putting to myself much, and I'm very sensitive and have allergies etc. Restrooms were spotless both times, super clean. I don't recall any music but nice conversations hum going on during the busy Saturday night service so had a pleasant volume etc. The building is older, but everything is in really nice shape/condition. You can come casual in jeans and a hoody or a bit more dressed up and feel comfortable either way. I noticed lots of local folks who recognized others in passing and stopped to say hi to each other, really gave it a nice community feel. Long story short, a nice hidden gem local place with a WI supper club feel and a nice sense of community. Solid menu and nicely executed dishes and drinks. Nice service and competitive pricing as well. Highly recommend if you live in town and never tried it, but visitors to Gurnee will feel welcome too!

When you walk in very old school vibe leather booths white table cloth and a nice dim and intimate…read moresetting. When it came to service and food it was good but not great. Server was very attentive but the sequencing between appetizer, salads , and entrees had too long of a gap. The food was as good overall. One of the steaks was miscooked medium well vs medium (what was ordered. The ribeye was a good cut of meat but the outside searing was just plain burnt in some spots. Would recommend but certainly could polish up the things mentioned above

Went for karaoke Had salmon taco (okay)…read more Rum punch (you only need 1- packs a punch) Lemon pepper wings (delish) Live band n karaoke night Good vibes and entertainment Server was friendly

Yep! Amazing. I had a wonderful experience here & I can't wait to come back. We visited on a Friday…read moreevening. It was not too busy but definitely lively, music playing and karaoke about to start. When we walked in multiple workers greeted us right away. I noticed they did this as other customers came in as well. We sat at the bar and had wonderful service the whole time. Very attentive, personable, fun and kind. We ordered our food and a drink & it was ready in no time. We went with the empanadas (a must order in my opinion). They are crispy and flaky, the dipping sauce with it is so flavorful, the best combo! I crave them more than I'd like to admit lol. Our drink was a rum punch and it was potent indeed but definitely nice flavors throughout. For our meal we got the jerk chicken bowl & veggie Rasta pasta. That Rasta pasta was so creamy and cheesy but also with a kick - so good! Next time I'll ask for extra veggies and I'll love it even more. The jerk chicken bowl we enjoyed as well, I loved the mango pieces throughout. The prices were great too & they have specials during the week. Tons of events going on here, lots of fun energy. Wonderful food & service. I truly appreciated how welcoming & kind the staff was. Can't recommend enough! I will be back!

What a great experience! The service was outstanding, and our server, William, was friendly,…read moreattentive, and very helpful. The view was beautiful, making the meal even more enjoyable. I ordered the half slab of ribs with fried shrimp, and everything was delicious. The ribs were incredibly tender and literally fell off the bone. The shrimp was perfectly fried--crispy without being greasy--and the fries were hot and crispy as well. We've lived in the area for years and can't believe we never stopped by before. We're so glad we finally did and will definitely be returning. Highly recommend!

Everything went well, highly recommend. Especially those who are gluten free too. 90% of the menu…read moreis gluten free. We came for my wife's birthday and it was our first time coming. Right when we entered we were greeted. They sat us promptly too. The view of the lake was beautiful and the inside was elegantly slick. Our waiter was attentive to the gluten free birthday girl which gave us lots of confidence. Everyone's meal was amazing. I had the skirt steak velasco, and it was perfection. Had two French kiss martinis where they didn't skimp on the alcohol and still tasted great. I honestly expected to pay an arm and a leg for how amazing the food was but the price was very good. I will be returning regularly here.