Great food and service. A couple of great choices are…read more Creamy Chicken poblano soup Italian Beef " Philly Style" Who ever the cook is , kudos . It's always an excellent tasting meal.

Best bartenders . Food doesn't get any better . I've tried many things on the menu. Doesn't…read moredisappoint . One of the best restaurants in Wauconda. Hands down. Give it a try if you haven't

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!

Friendly atmosphere and delicious food. Tried a sampler and a brisket sandwich with their variety…read moreof sauces. It was hard to pick a favorite, so we'll just have to go back and try them all again!

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

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

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 .

Service and food were really good... the dinner service was slammed, but bartender Lauren was calm…read morecool and collected while overseeing other stations as well / she def goes out of her way to take care of her customers... highly recommend

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.

Always great food with reasonable prices. Breakfast, lunch or dinner; consistent qualityread more

Went here for the USA FIFA game. Guy was splitting chairs at the bar, so instead of the bartender…read moreasking the guy to move over, we sat at a table that was empty. Girl informs us someone is sitting there so we move to another table. The 4 screen tv was messed up so bottom left corner of the panels was pixelated. No volume to the game. Just a bad experience.

I would avoid the 6 small potatoes skins for $12.50. Tastes and look like they were reheated…read more grocery store frozen brand. Also charged a convenience fee (I am not sure why). Served all food on paper plates. Pizza would be decent if having it during the $10 lunch buffet but not if paying full price.