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    Rita's

    4.2 (87 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Some flair about the woods.
    Geno P.

    I was told about this place from a friend. Being it is my late mom's name, they already have a leg up and you KNOW it's gotta be good!! My friend knows I'm a perch fanatic, so here we go. Walking in, it is quaint and a friendly atmosphere. Our bartender, Shannon, was quite friendly and engaging. She was very helpful in helping us chose our lunches, and she even gave us a free sample of the delicious potato salad. We both ordered half perch and half cod fish fry plates. I had clam chowder and the wife had a salad for starters. Both good. The fish and fries were delicious. The perch was actually perch and not zander fish that some try to pass off as "lake perch." This is Yellow Perch. A midwestern staple. Loved the throw back vibe of the place, the decor, and if I'm back in the area, we will most surely come back again.

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    Jackie S.

    The Fish fry at Rita's is awesome. We all had the same: Fresh Perch. You get a salad or soup, Perch, and we ordered fries for the side. Rita's has the feel of a supper club, in a home-like establishment. The bar is lively, the video games up front are ringing, and the dining area was busy and bustling. The waitstaff are friendly and attentive. Overall, a great dinner in a cozy and quaint dining room. I've been to Rita's a few times. I'll keep coming back as it's a casual, laid back place with great grub. What's not to like?

    Side salad, blue cheese dressing.
    Peter T.

    I am stingy with five stars, but Rita's deserves it, from the fresh ingredients, depth of menu, perfect kitchen execution and a delightful, informed server. This place is way out of my neck of the woods, but we were going to a historical site nearby, so I searched out lunch options, and there were quite a few. But Rita's won my vote when I noted they had fish fry multiple days of the week, and on the fry menu are my favorites, walleye, bluegill, and lake perch. Seldom seen together, and they told me I could mix and match if I chose. But honestly, I see bluegill on so few menus I had to go for it, and the tiny filets were perfectly battered and fried, fries were thin and crispy, slaw and tartar sauce were a 10. Soup or salad is also included with the entrees, and while I'm not big on either, I went with the salad, and it was crisp and fresh, blue cheese dressing was my choice and it came in two ramekins, one a creamy dressing, the other blue cheese chunks. Nice touch. Plump cherry tomatoes and house-baked croutons rounded off the bowl. The server told me they make all their salads in-house, and they have a lot of choices. They have a lengthy menu, and a different special each day. I will return. You should go as soon as you can. Not a large space, so getting there early seems like a plan to me.

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    Stella W.

    Local hidden gem! Looked like they have a lot of regulars. Packed house and they said this was a slow night coz it's usually line out the door. Friendly staff, yummy and very reasonable priced food :)

    Specials are always great!

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    4 months ago

    Canned soup, fish is ok. Menu needs updates add more things please. service is ok. Would like to see a rib eye sandwich

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    4 months ago

    Good food best potato salad in the world nice bartenders calm peaceful environment. One of the oldest bars in lake county.

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    Highest rating in every respect. Top recommendation. Plenty of parking. Friendly crew.

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    Excellent food and friendly service in a quaint throw back to saloons. Get in there in time for the fish fry!.

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    Small spot. Cool atmosphere. Nice staff. The fried chicken is great. The clam chowder is "home embelished". Staff os very welcoming.

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    Wonderful service, great food, and home town atmosphere. Crispy Chicken Sand which, patty melt, and western burger rocked!

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    Great local bar. Good food specials and hometown local charm and feel. A true joint of joints.

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