I just moved to Wauconda and have been trying different spots! Love the food, service is super friendly and have already recommended this place to multiple friends! Bang bang shrimp is my fav appetizer! read more

Food was great! My family & I loved our server and the staff overall were super sweet. Sitting by the waterfront was very nice; 100% recommend. read more

Lindy's is a great lunch and dinner spot off of beautiful Bangs Lake. You can enjoy a view of the water 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. read more

A nice place and has an amazing location on Bangs Lake. Has a nice beach vibe outdoors and know from 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. read more

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Food was very good and kids at all their food which seldom happens. Kids loved playing at beach. The server made the whole experience special. His name was Gabe with a G ( inside joke ) . Very upbeat and super attentive. Our first time here but definitely be back away! read more

We went to the back to school bash and had a great time. My son loved the games, swimming and playing in the sand. Our server was Bianca, and she was amazing. She was friendly, she checked in on us regularly, and she wasn't bothered by all the kids running around. We are looking forward to going back again soon! read more

Went with a large group of friends, and Lindy's was able to accommodate us. Despite the large group we were seated with a beautiful view of Bangs Lake. The wait staff was incredible and very helpful. My ribeye and shrimp were cooked perfect. The Old Fashioned hit the spot. Everything made for a beautiful evening! read more

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Wonderful view of the lake and fantastic cheese curds which are different than others I have eaten. It is definitely worth the visit to try the curds! Make a reservation if going for the brunch, they are busy. read more

Lindy's Landing - Cheese curds - American Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

I have been here before in the summer to enjoy their outside dining. Today was a super cold day and friends and I met up to enjoy dining inside. Shrimp po'boy and California wrap were very good and served with your choice of several sides. Good portions and tasty! I had ordered the soup of the day (broccoli cheddar) and unfortunately it was very salty (to me) and I couldn't eat it but the company and surroundings were awesome! All the staff were friendly and fun and made our time there very pleasant! I will be back! read more

Lindy's Landing - Soup - broccoli cheddar - American Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

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The ambience is a sure thing when it's next to a waterfront with a sandy beach ... That being said- the wait staff is consistently cheerful and knowledgeable. They have a diverse menu and everything that I've tried has been really good! Parking is ample and there is seating variety with inside and outside so that makes this a real treasured destination. read more

Came here with on Father's Day last week. Lots of families on the picnic tables and closer to the beach. We were still able to find seating at the bar. The drinks were great. The bartender I can't remember her name, blonde hair, was very attentive and helpful. My friend ordered a burger. It was a good size patty and the fries were fresh and crisp. I ordered the fish tacos. Which I knew were deep fried. Which is usually not my preference. I figured since it was a busy day. I wouldn't ask if I could get it grilled. One taco had just one piece of fish. Almost like a fish fillet. they were both soggy, and when I picked them up with the corn tortillas, they fell apart. They lacked a little spice. I probably should've asked for some pico de gallo. If I were to order them again, I would see if I could get them grilled. My friend was interested in the Panko deep fried deviled eggs. They were terrible. I had half of one of the half eggs. . There were five egg halves on the plate. It looked like they had previously been deep-fried and reheated possibly? The Panko was around the egg white, which was tough and rubbery. The deviled egg part actually wasn't too bad. A spicy blend of your typical deviled egg.We would not order again. We mentioned it to the bartender and she apologized. This is always a beautiful place on Bangs lake. The inside has a nautical theme. Slightly upscale, but still friendly. I've been here for brunch. They only serve brunch on Sundays, unfortunately. But that has always been tasty as well. Great happy hour specials. Definitely make a stop there. read more

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Used to have a nice bar vibe but now feels more elite and snooty. Food and service is good.....just liked the previous atmosphere better.

It's okay, it's a little pricey for the quality but I'm sure it's because it's located on the lake. Food was okay but I was more disappointed by the service. It was a weird vibe they were giving off and it felt as if they didn't care to help us. Had a group which we called about and confirmed and they were being difficult about getting our table set up when they weren't even busy. Was just not a welcoming atmosphere and felt like they were overcharging for average food because they are the lake. read more

Quick take: Decent Food. Very Good Service. Picturesque Setting. Pricy. Full Review: My wife and I have been to Lindy's many times. Most recently we were here Saturday May 24, 2025 which happened to be Memorial Day Weekend. It was cool out (probably 60 degrees) but the full and intense sun made it a perfect day for dining alfresco. They offered tables on the deck, or in the sand, or indoors. We opted for a table in the sand (which was hands down the best option). The menu has a nice array of options. I ordered the Poor Man's Lobster Roll (shrimp instead of lobster). My wife had the Cali Wrap. Our meal was good, but a little overpriced. Having Bangs Lake as a backdrop made it a little more palatable. Lindy's is at its peak on days when they offer live music. The lakeside setting might elevate it from a three star review. If I could give it 3.5 stars I would. If you are in the area and looking for a relaxed lakeside vibe you might to give Lindy's a try. read more

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We loved this cute and historic restaurant. They were very busy and the service was friendly, attentive, and prompt. We ordered a draft beer, red sangria, bang bang shrimp bowl, and fish tacos. The sangria was strong and fresh. The bang bang shrimp was awesome and probably my favorite thing! The fish tacos were a large size and tasted very fresh, I just wasn't a fan of the avocado sauce that topped it. The side of Cole slaw was also excellent. We will be back to see some live music and try the rest of the fantastic menu options. read more

Lindy's Landing - Summer line up - American Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

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A great place to eat lunch or dinner year round. The beach dining makes it super fun for families in the summer and service is always amazing! read more

The only good thing I experienced here was the service. My food came out quick and the staff were nice, but the food was extremely overpriced for mediocre quality. I ordered a side of fruit and the bowl was not even halfway full. Seems like the management will cut back on anything and everything, even at the expense of the guests. Won't be coming back. read more

I booked a beach table for fireworks (which the village had to postpone because there was a big storm) but the restaurant was determined to still give people a good time, including me and my four young children, who all had a blast. The food was excellent, the staff were all fine-tuned and really good at what they do, and they were able to pivot and get me and my kids seated indoors when the storm hit. Will absolutely be visiting again. read more

Chicken and waffles, typo. It wasn't Chicken & Nachos. I couldn't update the typo in my original review, so I'm adding the correction to be very clear. read more

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I absolutely love this place. It has a beautiful view with a lake life vibe. Lindys is so pretty inside. The service is always great, quick & efficient. They always get my special orders correct. The food is amazing, from bar food burgers to upscale offerings everything is so good! Really good quality food. Their drinks are always great as well A great place to visit any time of year but summer is where it's at!! You can enjoy beach club seating in the summer Great to hangout with friend or family friendly, great place for the kids. If you are on bangs lake there is boat slips to park. A really great restaurant to enjoy for all occasions from a special brunch to a summer hangout Sesh. A must visit, worth a road trip or a boat trip!! read more

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Lots of fun to be had Inside is super nice and great for any kind of events. Right on the water great for a brunch or whatever Outside bar is a hoot snd a lot of fun Bar food is solid so don't expect anything fancy but have fun read more

What a perfect place for a family lunch! It's right on the water so the kids can swim while the adults eat! We really enjoyed our food, drinks and service! There was also live music playing so it just added another element of fun to it. We will definitely be returning this summer for another brunch! And the kids menu has EVERYTHING. We had four picky kids and everyone got something they wanted. read more

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Food was tasteless. A lot of deep-fried choices. Basic menu with high prices. Average service...I am sure nicer in the summer. read more

You go for the view, not the food. Enough said Also, please fix the air. I sat over the vent and there was no airflow outside of the ceiling fan. read more

Lindy's Landing had a "ladies who lunch" old school atmosphere with views of the marina. The full menu offered a nice selection; however, we went for Sunday brunch, which had a limited menu. We thought our meal was ok, but not memorable. We had the beet salad, bang bang shrimp and omelet. The entree's were a little pricey and portions were on the smaller side. Our server was pleasant, but service was a little slow and the restaurant was not crowded while we were there. I wouldn't go out of my way to return, but if in the area may consider a return visit. read more

Great food, our server was very nice and fast . We sat outside on a sunny day and it was perfect

Such a fun place but MAN its lost its way! Love the beach club ! The bar is such a great scene. The food is meh! Too bad with such a fine opportunity . How about an upgrade to the menu. Small plates! ?!?!Medium plates!?!?!? Tuna tartar on fired crispy rice? No? Instead cheese curds, meh! Tenderloin sliders (2)?!? No! Just a heavy burger ! Great for large plates but drive more food out at the beach club! Small bites = more biters! More volume. Means more sales! Nachos? How 80's! Shrimp ceviche ! Yum! More advice: Drink specials that are summer! Grilled mahi tacos! Fried food? Okay: Crispy silverfish appetizer! Yum! Caprese bites (cherry tomato, basil, mozza cheese on a squirter of balsamic! Crispy polenta bites (thin pan fried polenta dippers. Four or five options of dipping! Come On Lindy's. Get your LIFE back! read more

We've been here several times in the past and ate at the picnic tables on the beach. The foods always good and the service is good. Today we went for Easter brunch. It was *amazing*! The service was great, there were a ton of options, the food was delicious, the portions were huge! The tables were not over crowded together. My favorite was the eggs benedict and the sushi. I cannot say enough how great the service was! Lindy's make our Easter special! Thank you! read more

Havent been there since the remodel. Tastefully done. Modern but gives off a beachy vibe. Sat in the bar for lunch. Wedge salad was decent size and had the perfect amount of topping and dressing. The sweet and spicy chicken sandwich was very good, not spicy, homemade chips were crispy, thick and good, but couldve used more seasoning. The negatives were the size of the sandwich was small, beers were expensive for happy hour and didnt need to hear the bartender regularly tell us she was a lesbian. Keep that to yourself. Worth going back when the weather gets warmer and before the bees come out. read more

Came here for the first time with my parents because they really like this place, and it did not disappoint. I love all of the bars in Wauconda because there are so many waterfront ones; however, for ambiance, this one definitely beats the others. It's definitely one of a kind with having its own beach. Many young kids were playing with sand and building sandcastles near the water when we were there, and its cool that the restaurant has a closed off area in the water where customers are able to go in it. All of the picnic tables sit in sand, and there are cute, colorful chairs in some places not connected to those picnic tables. The restaurant also has kayaks and canoes hanging up near the fence by the water, and there is a dock, too! I did not try any food here because we ate before coming, but I ordered one of the tropical drinks from the bar called "Tipsy Mermaid". It's the blue drink and is made with rum, pineapple juice, blue curacao, and Sprite. It was amazing and definitely my type of drink. They also have other tropical drinks such as a frozen pina colada and frozen strawberry daiquiri. We didn't have service come to a table because we took our drinks from the bar and sat at the colorful chairs, but the bartender was nice and explained to me what the tropical drinks all were when I asked. Overall, I will be back, and I will try the food next time because everything looks awesome! read more

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We had our office party here in one of the large party rooms, and it was amazing! Shout out to Joyce, who helped coordinate everything. The food was amazing, and the wait staff were excellent. Will definitely go back soon. read more

Lindy's Landing - Luau Bowl - American Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

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Great food , lovely atmosphere inside and out. Great value for the price. 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! read more

Will never go back. My girlfriends and I meet up once a month to catch up, and we've been to Lindy's several times for this. Every time we've gone, we've been asked to leave because "our time is up," even when there are plenty of open tables. I've never experienced anything like that at any other restaurant. The food isn't great, and when I emailed the manager about our experiences, I never received any response--not even an acknowledgment. We spend a lot of money there between food and drinks, and we've been loyal monthly customers. To make matters worse, one of my girlfriends went back recently with another couple and again was asked to leave for the same reason. At this point, we will never go back. In order to write this review, I needed to give them a star. I wouldn't even give them one star, but I had to. read more

We came in on Sunday with a group of 14 family members for my mother's 80th birthday. Lindy's is a restaurant that both my family, and my sister's family have been going to for years (since 2005 for my sister). It seems that not only has the food gone downhill, but so has everything else!! The amount of flies that were near our table while we were eating was absolutely disgusting. We were told that the flies were coming in through the back doors. My sister has been attempting to reach someone at the restaurant (no answer ) about our experience. For the amount of money (bill was close to $600) that we paid, there are SO many better options. read more

We're regulars here especially throughout the summer, bring the kids to play at the beach every Friday. 80-degrees today so made another stop for dinner. Complete opposite experience tonight! Sat down at 5 pm, only 6 of the 16 beach tables were occupied, but could NOT get our waiter's attention. Finally went to bar at 5:23 to order our own drinks, see if we could put an order in for food or request to have someone/anyone come by to take our order. Completely opposite of our usual experiences. read more

Lindy's Landing - Not busy at all - American Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

Excellent everything! Been there so many times. I'm going back today. Highly recommend.

The interior is so nice now that it has been redone. Super cozy in the evenings with the big fireplace in the center of the room. Or during the summer in one of the beachfront dining areas. We have also done the Santa breakfast (very nice and realistic) as well as the Easter brunch last year. They do take the time to do a nice job with special events! Oh, and great cheese curds. read more

Lindy's Landing - Easter brunch photo op - American Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

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Food average as well as the service. Ambiance had many choices on where you choose to sit, inside or outside by the lake. read more

Unfortunately, a bad experience from the start. We were sat on time for our reservation but after 25 minutes, with no one coming to our table, we had to ask for a server. After waiting some more, a server came to our table. We ordered a round of drinks and waters for the table. The waters never came to the table and we had to ask again for the waters. The food was decent for the price. All and all I wouldn't go back. What was to be a relaxing evening with friends turned into wondering how long it would take to be served or if we would receive our drinks. read more

We had a private party with about 45 guests this afternoon. From the planning, setup, actual event and takedown, Lindy's and their staff were great! We were more than satisfied with the service and the food and would not hesitate to book future events there. We've dined at Lindy's on several occasions over the years and have never been disappointed. read more