Panera Bread

I've heard this was the go to spot for burgers…read more Didn't start off well. Had to search down staff to get a table. After that it was off the hook. The deep fried bacon with the garlic aioli sealed the deal. 2nd best burger I've had.

Thank you for wonderful, sweet service! The food is delicious! All homemade too!…read moreBaylie R is the best server! Friendly and sweet! Thank you!

Honey Sriracha Chicken Sandwich with sweet potato fries. Groundhog Burger in background

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The Annex Restaurant & Lounge

4.6(96 reviews)

5.6 mi

Great Food, Great Staff, Great Ambience! Quit playing games and get the Chops! The Lamb Chops are…read moreperfectly charred and tossed in Ladolemono sauce just like in Greece! Also they have the best slot room around! Vegas vibes with a great lineup of machines! I like that it's private and I didn't have someone watching over me unlike other places.

We went here for my husband's birthday on a Sunday night and from start to finish it was a great…read moredining experience. The bread they bring before dinner was delicious. There was a mixup on an appetizer and they took care of it right away. My husband ordered the wedge salad and added steak and he said it was the best he's ever had, comparing it to Gordon Ramsay's in Las Vegas. I ordered the chicken parmesan and it was enough to feed three people. I told our waiter that it was my husband's birthday and they brought out two desserts (carrot cake and banana foster cheesecake) both were absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back.

Eggplant Parmesan Small Plate

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Greek Salad

Pub 47

3.8(293 reviews)

1.8 mi

Pub 47 delivers exactly what a neighborhood bar should -- a great atmosphere, a solid bar program,…read moreand a crew that keeps the place welcoming and fun. Between trivia nights, darts, and the lively crowd, it's an easy spot to spend an evening. And then there are the wings -- hands down some of the best in town. Order them naked with the sauce on the side and you'll see why they've earned such a reputation.

Been here a few times and the food is on point. Pizza anto smash burgers to cinammon sugar nuggets…read morewith Carmel and vanilla sauce so good. 10 out of 10

Shrimp tacos

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Village Inn Family Restaurant

3.6(66 reviews)

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This is a classic American Diner, offering a way bigger menu than it should for what it is…read more Come here for breakfast and lunch - but expect to pay. The exception is the senior menu, which offers an excellent meal-deal for 55 & over.

Delicious food and mimosas! The service was wonderful and the cinnamon roll French toast was…read moreperfect! It wasn't too sweet, just the right amount of yum. The blt sandwich with fries were yummy and the soup warmed my heart! Will definitely return.

Back dining room.

Traditional corned beef and cabbage meal.

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3 olives and 1 slice of tomato quartered, is a Greek Salad.

Crystal Lake Junction

4.5(33 reviews)

8.6 mi

We had appointments for tattoos around the corner and some time to kill so we stopped in for a…read morequick late lunch. We ordered a couple apps and enjoyed them while waited for our mains. Everything we ordered was good... not great... not hot, but not cold. Just kind of meh. The room was loud even though there were only a couple people besides us there. Service was good.

Three of us went in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. They had football on the TVs and the front…read moredining area had quite a few occupied tables and it looked really cozy. We sat at a high top in the bar. Everyone enjoyed their lunch but nothing was GREAT. We intended to have dessert but the server didn't get back to us and we decided o just get going. Maybe next time.

Seating inside and out.

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Carmel Macchiato

Parkside Pub

3.6(165 reviews)

I'll start at the end and work my way back. Worthy of minus one star is the fact that I was charged…read moreone dollar more than was stated on the menu. At closer observation, a small (?)3% plus charge for credit card that I feel had the bartender taken a moment or two could have told me about but she was all about talking as little as possible, I think. I could not catch her to say anything. Nothing particularly wrong with the service but she did not seem happy and was not terribly attentive with checking on people. Maybe they were all familiar faces that had no complaints.? So the food. I went hungry and came away full and with half a burger to take home with me. The other star delete from review is I ordered medium, it came medium well to well and was never asked how anything was. But tasty food. A nice local bar atmosphere and it was busy so that tells you something. I would definitely come back. The burger was one of the better "bar burgers" I've had, despite being a tad over cooked. I'm still in search of the best in the area though. The fries were ok, slightly battered or something and I'm still looking for the best fries too. Nothing extra, crispy outsides. Add your own salt. I guess I'll have to wait for my cholesterol results thought before the quest continues. Ha.

Came to this casual pub in Huntley after the first choice was closed. It looks more like a bar than…read morea restaurant to be honest. Parkside Pub is a happening place. Busy but it wasn't crazy crowded inside. There's a cool patio so a lot of people sat there. After seeing the one restaurant was closed, we came in here and got seats at the bar. It can get pretty loud. There wasn't too much craziness though. Good prices. It's $5 for a basic cocktail like whiskey and whatever. As for the food, it's pretty basic. It's about $11 for the Soft Pretzels And Dips. The dips were cheese and mustard. I only tried the mustard, but it was reported the cheese was gross. The pretzels were okay but nothing special. For sure it wasn't impressive, but if we had to we could come here again. It's not like it was that bad. The drinks are good and the food is average so whatever.

Black & blue burger, chips, & cheese curds

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The outdated menu that states 13.50 when charged 14.50.

Butcher On the Block

4.4(212 reviews)

2.9 mi

If you want quality meat. Butcher is the place to go. The workers are great, very quick in and out…read more Store is small but it doesn't bother me. When it's busy it gets busy, but it's well worth the wait. You can tell the people just care and they care for there quality of foods, and that's what encourages me to keep coming back. You must come if you never been to a butcher before or need just great meat.

Butcher on the Block sells excellent cuts of meat, service is efficient and friendly, the shop…read morelooks very clean. I'd recommend their sliders and brats and their sandwiches are great. The one negative I have to say is they charge a fee if you use a credit card. C'mon, eliminate that fee.

Try one of their weekly sandwich specials.

Juicy Chops

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Deli, Sandwich, Salad Counter

Tatsu Ramen House

4.6(107 reviews)

6.4 mi

Outstanding!! The food was quickly prepared and hot! The server was with me within seconds of…read moresitting down. I got the Bao buns and pot stickers with a peach soda. VERY flavorful and savory meats with delicious sauces to accompany them. The buns were soft and fluffy with a slight sweetness! They have rice bowls, ramen bowls, seafood, and lots of appetizers to choose from. I highly recommend you come here. For the same money I would spend at a mid grade restaurant I got a delicious hand prepared meal!

My husband and I were visiting from California and found this spot to have ramen. We truly felt…read morethis was comparable to many of the places we ate at in Japan. We are always looking for a great ramen spot and this is the best we have found stateside so far....in Elgin, Illinois......hilarious! Great, friendly staff also. I ordered the ramen with the spicy veggie stir fry and my husband got the miso ramen. Both heaping portions and both so yummy and savory! I took over half of mine home for lunch tomorrow!!!!

Interior

Katsu Don

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Sammys Bar and Grill

4.1(56 reviews)

Tuna melt with bacon is fantastic! Love the vegetable soup because it doesn't have barley.read more

If you love a good greasy diner breakfast this is the place to be! Drinks are reasonably priced too…read moreand the service is always friendly. They serve breakfast all day so even though it's a bar the food is on point.

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McAlister's Deli

3.6(81 reviews)

5.1 mi

Stopped here for a quick dinner. The staff confirmed they have GF bread. I indicated that I have a…read moregluten allergy and asked if the kitchen can change gloves. I ordered the choose 2 - the BLTA (no bacon) and a cheese spud. Unfortunately, they were out of spuds so I switched to a house salad with no croutons. All their dressings are GF so I opted for the thousand island. My husband ordered the pecan berry salad and he said it was really good. The staff brings out the food to you and also grabs your plates when you are done. Their GF bread is fantastic! This location is under construction so there were some closed sections where we couldn't sit. Overall the staff was friendly and willing to help find GF items for me.

McAlister's Deli offers consistently good food with a menu of dependable sandwiches, soups, and…read moresalads that are well prepared and satisfying. It's a comfortable, reliable option when you're looking for a quick, casual meal. That said, the pricing feels a bit high for what ultimately arrives at the table. While the quality is solid, the value proposition doesn't quite match the cost