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

I would not recommend this place. We made 3 orders back to back and the time between our meals was…read morecomplete off. Everyone got their meals at different times and by the time another person got their meal they were done eating. Are last order did not get all the food. Left a child and a pregnant woman hungry. They only took off 2 beers of the check. Whoohoo! Which the child or pregnant women didn't drink. Still had to pay for the 2 missing meals. This place is not worth a star in my book. Especially leaving a child hungry.

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!

We've been driving back-and-forth and we saw the building being beautifully rehabbed a year ago and…read morefinally it opened and we always wanted to give it a shot "sometime". We have heard mixed reviews, but not in the positive sense but we still wanted to give it a try because we like to keep the money local if possible. We always attempt to support our local restaurants and businesses nearby first beforehand. That "sometime" became today, and it was full of regret. The first thing we noticed is that the outside lamps were really dirty. Full of cobwebs... I mean Really dirty- and for a building in that new of a condition? That should have been a clue, but we decided to still give the courthouse a try. We had the margarita flatbread, which was OK and two Arnold Palmer's. After that, it all went downhill from there. We were given dirty napkins to eat with: yes it had food chunks & stains caked on it from the previous user we'd assume: Disgusting... But we didn't complain. Why? Because we thought it was a fluke... (dismiss- for now) The place was not busy at all. There was only one table other than us occupied, and three people sitting together at the bar and Abigail served us, but after the flatbread was served by the runner, she never checked on anything else (only asked if we were ready to order- okay -another pass) We noticed in between times) She was more interested being on her phone than the patrons who "could pay her way", and we waited for 40 minutes after our order had been placed to have something else to eat. Yes. It took that long: I ordered the steak burger (medium)and my wife ordered the 5 hot wings and we waited. And waited. No "pulse check"... we sat there waiting. On a Sunday.... We finally noticed that Abigail finally went back.... and then brought out our food, which was by that time: cold. We believe she knew it was out there, and yet she still served us. (Huge problem) My steak burger I asked for was overcooked and grey looking. It was under like warm. The cheese had dried under the heat lamp, so it is of our opinion the staff & Abigail forgot our order and let it sit out for at least 10 to 15 minutes under the heat lamp in the back. When it came out, the fries were overcooked and again... they must have been sitting there for over 10 min or so..., and it was such a disappointing cold mess. And yet: After seeing this mistake, she still served us thinking we'd still eat it? We stated we didn't want the order anymore, (pointed out the issues) and instead of asking to maybe comp the flatbread (refire our meals again)or something like that (she could see we were not happy)or apologize for the mistake, she just told us that she just took off the burger and the hot wings and rang us up like nothing happened and it was our fault. It is our opinion that She did NOT care at all about the situation. As if we were bothering her to do her job that we came to visit to help inject money into the local business. She was totally disconnected, and in fact, she had taken a check from the table near us, and she had forgot to ring his check up. So he too, was waiting for about 10 to 15 minutes with his son at the table, before she finally realized that she still had his credit card and hadn't ran it to be processed or debited.... We really want to give this place a nice try, but after this, we won't be back. Such a bad experience for a local business near us. What a disappointment.

This place is awesome! Great food, the pizza was amazing!…read moreThe staff was courteous , friendly and energetic! The patrons were friendly, new and regulars! Great talk about baseball, and city life and other great topics! New owners are awesome! Pool tables, dart boards. Great outside seating! Definitely a must stop for a burger and a beer!!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Awesomeness! Docked at this establishment for a quick pit stop and found ourselves having a…read morewonderful time listening to live music with an ice cold beverage in hand! Pup friendly and fun for all ages! Witnessed kids munching on burgers and fries while jamming to the tunes of a 5 member band playing tunes that rocked this small outdoor establishment! Definitely an unexpected treat after already having fun on the chain. This dinghy is one that will not leave you stranded!

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