This place has great potential, but currently is a mess. We have stopped by twice in a week, due to…read morethe boat launch conveniently located on property. It does not seem like an owner or manager ever looks around to determine the general state of the place. There has been a dead goose in the water at the dock for a week, trash, random pvc pipes lying around in the outdoor area, filthy bathrooms, tvs not working inside and many more issues. Why have a place when you clearly cannot take care of it? Sad.

I don't know why that other person had so many problems. I love the Backyard. We come here alot…read moreon the boat with our puppy!!! Just yesterday we were there. Middle week is great!! The kids played in the blow up slides!! Played basketball!! we ate bucket of hamburgers and I had Ahi Tuna which is delicious!! Been there many times and will continue to go back. Drinks are good too!! The waitress was wonderful!!!

Recent renovations (paint, TV, pool table, internet jukebox) and a friendly clientelle make the Oak…read morePark Lounge a hard to reach but decent enough bar. Very reasonable prices. It isn't the Ritz, but not a dive either. This is mostly a boater's bar - with a huge pier in front. Expect smaller crowd (if any) during the winter. Always a friendly atmosphere. It's a neighborhood bar that's been owned by the same person for 30+ years.

Bartender was very rude to us. If your Latino this is not your bar. Everyone around was nice but…read morethe bartender was horrible. I never post reviews but I felt like I needed to say something about her attitude towards us.

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

Went on Wednesday for a full slab of ribs dinner for $15 tasty fall off the bone ribs. The barbecue…read moresauce was pretty good. The service was good so far this is all I've ever eaten there.

Really nice bar in downtown McHenry! We stopped in for a drink and to listen to their live music on…read morethe patio. Service was fast and friendly, the patio was super nice and spacious. The live music was a local guy, pretty good! Found out he was just 15!!! We didn't eat here but the food coming out looked amazing, next time!

Service was great. Sat at the bar outside, and the bartender/server was fine. Attentive, no waiting…read morefor anything. Early evening on a Sunday. Almost no one there, presumably because of the early hour. Have walked by at night and usually pretty busy on weekends at least. That said it was Sunday at 4:30. Ambiance was nice. We sat outside on their patio by the fans and temps were a relief after the dire temps in previous days. Food: wish I'd taken a picture before we ate some. It was presented nicely. We had the Asian chicken wraps. It came with four almost, kinda sorta, wilted romaine leaves that were hard to wrap around anything, so that was interesting. I woulda preferred a larger colder iceberg lettuce. Room temperature white rice in the middle of small cube chicken, also room temp? with a teriyaki like sauce on it. On the side and in small containers, it had pickled onions and cucumbers, which were wonderful. Some sort of sweet /hot sauce I'm guessing and radishes with crispy wonton strips. I liked it all ok taste wise, but thought the rice and chicken could have been warm to hot. We also had each a flavored lime mule which was very good for $10 each. Not a lot of alcohol but tasty. Had cold things been cold and hot things been at least warm, it would have been much better. My friend wasn't too hungry or impressed so I took most of it home and warned it up and that is what you see in the picture. It was way more appealing and I just ditched the sorta wilty romaine. The menu doesn't know what it wants to be. It's mostly bar food, some Asian influences and some Greek, thrown in with 3-4salads. I almost like it better when they first opened with a very limited and kinda pricy small bites menu, but I suppose in McHenry you gotta have basic bar food, so I get it. I just wish there were an upscale pub type menu for something different. But that's just me.

Not gonna lie... we walked in and thought it looked a little shady, but based on the reviews, we…read morestayed. I'm glad we did! Everyone enjoyed their meals quite a bit, although no one was happy with the poppers as the jalapeños were inedible (far too rubbery to get your teeth through). We had a burger, chicken sandwich, patty melt and rueben- most with fries and one with tots. Again, everyone was super happy with their meals and the service was great! They allow pups on the patio, so we'll be sure to bring ours to our next visit. If you're in the area, be sure to check it Mary's!

Food is awesome & the wings are gigantic & yummy... The fries were the best I've had & seasoned to…read moreperfection... My husband loved the pizza burger & I loved the onion rings... Had leftovers Service was great too & friendly... They have a full bar & dining room for those who prefer to sit away from the bar...I diffently would recommend this place...

First the cocktails are delicious. The ambience is fantastic and the music was amazing. Derek was…read moreour bartender and he was very attentive. Enjoyed our few hours hanging out for a girls night. Definitely coming back soon.

Cute place - love the corner with the couch - reminds me of FRIENDS! Cocktails were tasty. Nice…read moreatmosphere!

Had a great time! Bartender was very sweet. People were playing pool while others were sitting at…read morethe bar.

I love stopping in here every time I come to town a couple times a year. Easy going atmosphere and…read morefriendly regulars and bartenders. Random people give you money to play the jukebox, they have pool, slots, and pinball. My kind of dive.

I Had a great Mahi-Mahi sandwich! My wife ordered a…read morecheeseburger that she did not like. Instead of a slice of cheese, it was some sort of cheese spread that she said didn't taste 'real'. We recommend an immediate switch out to actual cheddar cheese slices instead of the spread, whatever it was. Waitress was excellent and you can't beat the views as this place sits on the shores of the Fox River at the northern end of McHenry's famous River Walk.

We moved here about a year ago and After the Fox is our most re- visited restaurant yet! We usually…read morelike to try a new place each time, but we can't keep away from their burgers and fish fries. On St. Paddy's day they opened early to accommodate the morning crowd and I was so relived to have an indoor viewing spot since it was chilly. The place was decked out in green and everyone was in a great festive mood. Serves and bartenders were so helpful and on point with the large crowd. 10/10 for the food, the vibes, and the fast and friendly service. Definitely a place you feel comfortable hanging out.

Great spot, very dog friendly, amazing food, sunny spaces, nice views. We went with our dogs and…read moresat outside and Morgan took care of us and she was awesome. The smash burgers are as good as they sound from the menu, and the fries are amazing too, I'm usually not a fan of the coated fries but however they make them here they do it right. Their homemade cucumber side dish is great too. Very nice alcoholic drink selection, soda wise they do have Pepsi but don't let that influence you, the place is a really great one to stop at. Parking was plentiful but it was a little odd trying to find the place, I'm guessing mid summer it's tough to get a table so be prepared. Michelle at the bar is fantastic too! We will definitely be back for that smash burger and to try more of the menu.

I love lakeside restaurants, this one does not disappoint, cute place and cute view. Got a fried…read morechicken sandwich, it was good! Grilled chicken was also good, Burgers were also good! Service was fast but it was a Monday night so not sure how the weekend compares.

0/5 Stars I cannot…read moreemphasize this enough: STAY AWAY from the bar side of this building. While the hardworking people on the breakfast diner side are actually doing their jobs, being professional, the food tasted amazing. The bar is a complete and utter disaster run by people who clearly hate their customers. The "service" if you can even call it that is a complete joke. The bartender, Marella, is quite literally the most unpleasant person I've ever encountered in the service industry. She is rude, dismissive, and puts on this fake, plastic persona that's transparent to everyone with a brain. She treats patrons like an inconvenience for simply existing and ordering a drink. It's honestly impressive how someone so miserable can keep a job in a public facing role. The management also contributes to the unwelcoming atmosphere. There is a palpable sense of elitism that makes regular patrons feel unwelcome. It often feels as though the establishment is run for a specific inner circle rather than the general public, leaving everyone else feeling like an outsider in what should be a community space. The quality of the offerings does not justify the high prices. Drinks often lack the proper proportions, and the overall value is poor compared to other establishments in McHenry. The contrast between the bar and the professional service found on the diner side is stark while the diner staff works hard to provide a positive experience, the bar side lacks that same commitment to customer satisfaction. The physical environment of the bar has also seen better days. Between the outdated decor and the general lack of upkeep, the space feels neglected. For anyone looking for a friendly environment with fair prices and professional service, looking elsewhere would be a better use of time and money. It is disappointing to see such a divide in quality within the same building.

Kasie is the great bartender! So nice and personable, 1st time here and she's was so welcoming…read more Busy bar too and she made time to be kind and personable