Our burger club always ventures a little further out during Thanksgiving and the summer when our…read moreschedules are a little lighter, so in 2025, we ventured out to Kenosha for The Garage. It was a weeknight, but the street we were driving up to get here was a little dark and run down. But don't let that deter you. They have a nice sized parking lot for their location. Then we walked inside and found a narrow room with a bar running the length of one long wall and counter height tables and chairs perpendicular to the opposite wall. They really jammed in as much as they could in the space that they have. The ambience was dark and moody. They were playing hard rock and the bar had a couple of regulars sitting inside. At the end of the bar at the far end, was a cubicle of a kitchen. That's where the magic happens. Their menu is simple: appetizers, burgers, and build your own burgers. That's it. We all built our own burgers and they have a LOT of options. However, the build your own may start at $9, but each topping adds to the cost. But who cares? The burgers were phenomenal! Their website clearly states, "Best burgers, ever." And they're not wrong. The burgers were juicy, flavorful, and delicious. Probably one of the best burgers I have ever had. And everything is made in this tiny area at the end of the bar. We were the only people in the place after about 20 minutes, but again, who cares. The staff were extremely friendly. Their playful banter and bickering when they cleaned up was hilarious to listen to, and they were lovely to talk to as well. One of our group wanted to pick up some Spotted Cow beer (you can't get it in Illinois) and asked about a place to get it nearby. They suggested Shenanigan's with a drive-through just a couple blocks away. We have to make another trek back. They are awesome and their burgers are great, too!

The food here is excellent! Service is good, it's a fun place to grab a burger. And not just any…read moreburger, you build your own and stuff it and top it with whatever you want!

Visiting the area with children and grandchildren we were looking for a local (non-chain) place to…read moreeat as we walked the area. Thew the dart on the map and decided to check the place out. We found a cute little sitting area in the back that we could push some tables together. The wait staff worked as team checking on us as they came by. The menu consists of more that just typical bar food, so we were able to find items to satisfy our individual taste buds, including the pickiest of the little ones. The Tavern burger was reportedly good from one of our group members, I enjoyed the Cheesesteak sandwich along with the Cheese Squares. The littles did not complain about the chicken tenders. The beer was good too. OK pricing considering the current economic situation.

Saw this place walking by and decided to try it . Nice amount of outside seating which is my #1…read morething. Waitress was nice and sweet . The wait was a little bit long but I couldn't see how busy they were inside . My wife order the shrimp sandwich and I ordered the Peruvian steak sandwich. Both with sides of fries. My wife said the shrimp sandwich was an eight out of 10. Pretty good. Best part was definitely the buns felt fresh. The steak sandwich for me was a bit bland. The sauce was the star. I feel like the sauce was not there would be a pretty bland sandwich steak did not have any flavor unfortunately but still a decent sandwich. We are planning on coming back down to Kenosha and trying this place again. It may be checking out the other things they have.

Wings are fire !!!! Great service and good energy all around. The bartender, Relly, gave amazing…read moreA+++ service!

Quite possibly the worst cheeseburger I've ever eaten in a retail setting. Otherwise service was…read morefine because I was the only one there.

Finally got to check out Captain Mike's. I have heard good things about their burgers and they…read morelived up their reputation! The bar is a tad small so it can get busy in there pretty quickly. We got a table right at the main entrance and we were served promptly and pleasantly. I got help with ordering, which can be common for first timers, but I got the hang of it pretty quickly. They have a nice tap list so getting a cold, refreshing beer was a must! My one critique if you will, the fries were limp.. not soggy but definitely not crispy. I didn't even bother finishing them, but the burger was filling enough that it didn't matter much. If I am in the area, I would stop here again and try a different burger, because they all looked so dang good!!

Captain Mike's is a dive bar in downtown Kenosha close to the lake. The food here is pretty good…read moreand that's why I had lunch there recently while in town. The only parking option I saw was on the street. Inside it's attractive with its own nautical character. Its food menu is burger centric and is kind of complicated to figure out. You complete a form that itemizes the kind of burger, fries, etc that you want. Even my waitress tried to help me and she got confused. Ha! I finally ordered a bowl of their beer cheese soup to start for $10.45. I then added an 8 oz grass fed beef burger with hand cut fresh fries for another $12.45. Yes, it was more food than I needed but I wanted to try the beer cheese soup which was delivered first with 4 pieces of sourdough bread. The soup was delicious being rich in cheesy flavor with cheese strings and bacon bits on top. It was a full bodied flavor soup and with the bread I could have made a meal of just this. After finishing the soup, the burger and fries appeared. It was a hearty and very good tasting burger on a quality bread bun. Also the fries were very good tasting with a good potato flavor. I couldn't finish it all but I wanted to. With a drink and tax it was about $28 before tip. I'm glad I had lunch here.

I was visiting a friend who plays volleyball at Rivals during the summer and got to play with her…read moreteam! The courts were spacious and the sand in pretty good shape. I liked that they had refs for the games, I'm used to self reffing sand volleyball. We also ordered some food and hung out after our game. The grilled cheese bites were very good, I highly recommend!

My last night in town and some cousins and I decided to go to Rivals. I enjoyed the vibe. It's a…read moresmall and intimate setting. The music was great old mixed with new music! The drinks were delicious. They have hookahs for rent as well. They didn't have a food menu so I'm gonna guess they don't serve food. There are food trucks on the block not too far from the establishment. If you're not sitting at the bar, you'll just walk up on the side closet to the door to place your order.

I'd like to update my previous review. We stopped in because we were in the area, and it was…read moresurprisingly one of the tastiest, juiciest burgers I've ever had. It was lunch time on a Friday. Very impressed. Great job Rons, you've found your groove again!

Neat little spot that has been in Kenosha for a while. I ordered the walleye platter that came…read morewith fries and coleslaw. The fish was ok- the pieces I had were full of bones, and wasn't that great. The fries were good, the coleslaw was good as well. The cheese curds were decent, but they don't give you a lot. I'd try it again when in the area but overall- I'm 50/50.

Had an hour to grab dinner before catching a piano recital, and my daughter recommended Kaiser's…read morefor pizza. We got there around 5:00 on a Wednesday, so the place wasn't full yet. To keep things easy and quick, we ordered a pepperoni pizza for the table. Service was quick, so it came without having to wait too long. The pizza was hot and tasty, with enough for four of us to share and then some. Kaiser's has a nice sized bar, and three dining areas. Plus video gambling. A nice place for families to get together and share a meal, or co-workers to grab a quick drink after work. Nice space, warm surroundings and an overall fun yet relaxed vibe. If you like pizza, and who doesn't, this is a great place to stop in and enjoy a hot, gooey bite.

Staff was nice. It was a call in order and pick up…read more Two pizzas: 1 large thin cheese and one half sausage/half pepperoni, some beer nuggets and some sidewalk fries... yum! The wait time was very minimal and the transaction was fast. Food was delicious!

Small but cozy ambiance. Service not great no one welcome me or seated me. There's isn't a menu of…read morefood but the place looks festive if you bring your own food. Ideal for private parties no parking lot only street parking.

What a complete let down. Called this place on Saturday to confirm Groupon and had plans on going…read morehere after work. Took the long drive and waited 45min and they never opened Called the number on Yelp and nothing. We event went to another place for food returned and still nothing