Rail House Bar &amp; Grill

The food here is incredible! Great service especially from Mikayla and Bailey. definitely coming…read moreback :)

Great place to meet friends! Outside seating was very nice…read more Love the food and drinks! Service was great!

Private event room on the 2nd floor

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Delicious looking beer selections

Angels Pancake House

4.8(4 reviews)

1.9 mi

Well this spot is closed now... it's back to being "Richard's" which is crazy. No more nice…read morebreakfast, back to the old bar scene. It's a shame, I wanted this place to work out.

Spacious restaurant. Breakfast was excellent. My wife had the omelet and I had chorizo and eggs…read more Service was very good. Will definitely be back for more.

Banana pancakes

Condiments for pancakes. Decent syrup.

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Chorizo and eggs plate. Tortillas not pictured.

Old Chicago Red Hots

4.7(42 reviews)

1.5 mi

We stopped here after reading the other reviews and we were not disappointed…read more Very friendly host working greeted us like old friends. The food was exactly what you want from Chicago food. Restaurant is relatively clean. We would definitely come back!

Super friendly, great food. I like to sample their hot sauce selection in the beverage fridge…read more Great Chicago style dogs and Gyros

Original cheese steak

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Original cheese steak and fries.

Roost 83

3.8(66 reviews)

3.2 mi

Seriously best gluten free buffalo chicken wrap I have ever had. The only other place I could order…read morea buffalo chicken wrap is from Foodstuffs in Lake Forest and I have to say this one beats the other. So thankful that the owner was able to accommodate a gluten-free wrap. Thank you so much for making such delicious food!! now I don't have to travel to Lake Forest for one! Happy to always support local! Also I have to say my son loved the meatball sub.

We visited Roost 83 for a school fundraiser. All of your Chicago classics in one place. Roost 83…read moreboasts a huge menu, it might be hard to decide. Staff was incredibly welcoming and kind. It took about 10 minutes from ordering for our food to be ready. Everything was made to order. On the whole, we got exactly what we expected. A generously loaded wrap, fresh, bun-less burger loaded with toppings, and more tater tots than we knew what to do with. The salt and pepper shakers in the table could use a good cleaning, they were grimy. And our table quickly ran out of napkins. But no other complaints.

Kitchen

Buffalo Chicken Salad

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Exterior

Whitney Street

4.1(89 reviews)

Whitney's continues to be that small town diner in downtown Grayslake. Perfect for breakfast and…read morelunch. Today we had the Quesadilla scramble with eggs and steak. Also a Savory Omelet with sausage, bacon, veggies and cheddar. Both were served hot and quickly and were really good and fresh. Our server was really good and always a smile. If you are looking for a very low-key, good food and enjoyable breakfast, you have to try Whitney.

This is the breakfast place to go that is super affordable. Love the old 1980s style restaurant…read more Had the veggie skillet and was very good. Only problem is they need to clean the bathrooms.

One of the seating areas.

BLT Club with Fries.

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Grayslake Dog n Suds Drive-In

3.6(117 reviews)

3.1 mi

I cannot get enough of their creamy Root Beer. I will go out of my way for it. That alone is reason…read moreenough to go, but I also always crave their crinkle cut fries and a burger. Going to Dogs n Suds is a classic park and eat experience everyone should have if they're in the area. This location is newly built/renovated after a fire a year or two ago, but it's always been a great location. The staff is always friendly. They come straight out to your car, no buttons to press. And they come and check on you periodically to see if you need anything else.

We have been going to this establishment for many years as we love their Texas burgers,now mind you…read morewe take the 28 mile 49 minute trip from our home and back. My husband went there a few weeks ago and placed a $50 plus order brought it home and everything was burnt, due to the new charbroiled cooker. I got ahold of them and was told I would get a credit for the order I went to collect a new order and they wanted to give me a $10 credit? What? Then it went up to $20! So I took it from the manager got only 4 burgers nothing else was replaced in my order when my order came out and the young lady said,that'll be $8 and change more! What! Needless to say we won't be going back to that location. There's one in Ingleside not that much further. It's a shame that customer service isn't respectable and the customer gets treated like they're nothing. The managers are completely disrespectful and rude. We were once loyal customers for many years to that location but will be no more. It's all about quantity not quality any longer. Thank you Dog N' Suds for the many years of good treatment,good food up until now. I know that my words won't make a difference in this matter but in case you're thinking of going there,don't expect much courtesy.

Newly renovated.

Love the neon.

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Menu

Max’s Pancake House

4.0(30 reviews)

0.9 mi

The food was tasty and service was A1. The ambiance was cute and quaint. The waitress was so…read moreattentive.

Staff is extremely kind and the environment is very cozy, but the food is overpriced and of poor…read morequality.

Try our steak tacos

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Twisted Burger Grayslake

4.0(420 reviews)

Other than receiving pickles on a burger I specifically ordered plain, everything was okay…read more Unfortunately, I am allergic to pickles, so this was more than just a minor mistake. I clearly stated in my online order that the burger should be plain with only cheese, and I trusted that those instructions would be followed. As a result, I became sick after eating part of the burger, which was extremely disappointing and concerning. I understand mistakes happen, but this experience has made me hesitant to order again. Customers should be able to trust that special requests and allergy-related instructions will be taken seriously. Especially when it's online and easy to read and follow. I also ordered two mozzarella stick orders, one with marinara sauce, and one with ranch. Got two orders with marinara sauce. No ranch. Annoying.

Best burger in lake county Illinois. Beat's Culver's best, without question. Cheaper, and…read more better...it's like 1984. BTW have you read 1984?

Twisted Burger, with cheese fries and buffalo Mac and cheese chicken sandwich with cheese fries

KIDS CHICKEN TENDERS

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Twisted Burger

Fred's Diner

4.5(246 reviews)

Fred's Diner is the very definition of a hidden gem. It's the kind of cozy, no-frills, family‑run…read morespot you might call a "hole in the wall," but the food and hospitality make it absolutely unforgettable. We stopped in for a simple breakfast, and it turned out to be one of the best we've had in a long time. I ordered an omelette loaded with every vegetable they offered, and they were more than happy to customize it exactly the way I wanted--something you don't always get at small diners. My husband had their ham and eggs, and he said it was the best he's had in years. Even the buttered wheat toast was exceptional, which really says something about the care they put into every plate. The service was friendly and genuine, the atmosphere was charmingly old-school, and the food was outstanding. We will definitely be back any time we're in the area. Highly recommend Fred's Diner to anyone visiting Grayslake or passing through--you won't be disappointed!

I had no idea what to expect but hoped for an actual diner... it was! If you are looking for fancy…read morego elsewhere. If you want great food, great service and great prices, check out this awesome hidden gem I discovered with my kid today. I told him that was the definition of a diner and how I grew up.

Partial seating area with booths. There is seating at the counter too.

Eggs, potatoes, sausage and pancakes. $9 approx.

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Seating on other side with funny memes and pro American signage.

Twisted Burger Round Lake

4.1(72 reviews)

0.0 mi

First timers on Sunday at the Round Lake location! We were really excited to try this place because…read morethe food looks phenomenal, the reviews are great, and it was in a perfect location. It's a corner store and it was so cool because it was an old bank and they even had the vault door and door open for the safe and you can look inside. We walked in and it was extremely thick and smoky in there so the first comment I made was that they def need a different ventilation system. There was only a few workers and they were working their tail off. Couple in the back (which is behind cashier and small and you can see all the fresh food being made so that's nice) and one cashier who was also running the to go orders and ice cream side. We had to wait a little because he was hustling but we didn't mind. There was an order kiosk that we walked past and didn't even notice but I watched everyone else do the same the whole time we were there. The cashier from the second we walked in until we left never had his smile leave his face and he was offering to clear dishes and check on people the whole time while still working cash register, ice cream, and to go orders. Great customer service and very clean inside. But the layout is so small and crammed. After we ordered they had a line out the door and a LOT of to go orders in and out. They could use a larger location and more employees if that's how popular they are! My bf and I just got basic cheeseburgers and my daughter got a chicken Cesar salad and we shared a snickers milkshake. The burgers were huge and we had 2 big orders of homemade fries that were delicious. We weren't impressed by the burgers unfortunately. The quality of burgers for me was not something I would really eat. I am picky on ground beef and burgers and it was closer to a fast food burger than a good bar or restaurant burger. Everyone's around us looked so good and even though we got basic burgers they still looked good but the flavor & quality really really lacked. It wasn't a char grilled burger and it didn't have that juicy ground beef flavor. It didn't even have salt and pepper let alone any seasoning on it. If we're being technical I hate shredded lettuce and it tasted cheap and the pickles were different than normal. The shake tasted like an old fashioned malty chocolate shake to me but my daughter and bf said they could taste the snickers. It was expensive for a small shake. Cesar salad was as good as it could be for a Cesar salad. The chicken quality was good and not cheap. I think I spent $60 or so with tip. Overall it was edible and expensive but not worth going back for us personally.

Service was always phenomenal. The ingredients are always fresh. This is a hidden gemread more

Charming vintage signs on walls.

Twisted Burger

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Katarina C.

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8 years ago

This bar has the best food I've ever had at a bar. The cheese curds are the best to snack on before you get a meal. I LOVE there bacon pizza, but not as much as I LOVE there 10 piece Jumbo Buffalo Wings. And don't even get me started on the Rail House sauce it's to die for. They also have a killer Hail Mary and a very flavorful piña colada. They also just got some really cool casino games and I'll be sure to come back and play some more. read more

Maksim K.

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8 years ago

This place is awesome the best pizza I ever had thank you guys for the really great service I will definitely come back

Melinda L.

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4

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5 years ago

theeeeee best wings i've had in a long time!!!!! i'll definitely be ordering from here again

L L.

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1 year ago

Nice neighborhood drinking establishment. Would entertain the idea of returning some day.

Rail House Bar & Grill - chicken_wings - Updated September 2026

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First time at this place and the food was very good. I ordered the combo chicken/shrimp with fries…read more I ordered in restaurant to see how long it would take plus I wanted it fresh. The cook time was about 10-12 mins but well worth the wait. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the chicken was very tasty. The place itself doesn't have much seating, more like a waiting area so it's definitely not the place for a sit down family dinner. There's a video gaming place next door if you wind up waiting. They offer dessert as well but I didn't try any of them. Overall great carry out experience and when I got to work my coworkers went nuts over the delicious smell, but I didn't share!! I'll be back for sure.

They're doing a lot better! it's consistent business they're figuring it out, which is great…read more Sometimes I'll get bread sometimes I don't...just like with the drinks.

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