Steak ’n Shake

Everything was great about this place and the hype is legit!…read more First off, the parking is great! A nice big free lot across the street. No need to find street parking. We walked in on a lazy Sunday post the lunch rush, around 2. I forget what burger I got, but it did not disappoint. Everyone who has said I need to check it out was tight. It was very good. The burger was flavorful and juicy. The toppings were fresh and the fries were tasty. Everything was great! I returned with my burger club and most guys liked it however, some got the burgers that had so much going on that your taste buds are in over drive. Just stick with a build your own burger and avoid all the crazy toppings and you'll love it.

We were in the area strawberry picking and wanted to find a local place for lunch. Based on Google…read morereviews, we chose DC Cobb's. I'm glad we didn't skip this place based on the Yelp reviews. The restaurant is in the heart of downtown McHenry and next to the river. I highly recommend sitting in the enclosed patio. It's spacious, full of tvs, and has a nice view of the river. You can tell based on the menu and confirmed by our server, burgers are their thing. All kinds including beef, bison, chicken, turkey, veggie and fish, some choices are an up charge. The burgers come with a side, some have an up charge. Our server mentioned everything is made in-house. I feel it's a rarity of restaurants to made their food in-house so it made me excited for the food. Everything is reasonably price. I opted for the BFM burger and pickle chips ($2 up charge). The burger was juicy and well cooked. Their burgers are 1/2 lbs so it was big. The pickle chips were crunchy and really good. Portion was huge and worth the up charge. My lunch partner chose Cajun fries and they were crispy and flavorful. Our server was great! She was so nice! One negative, they allow dogs and many people brought their dogs. Since the space is enclosed, I did not like all the dogs while I was eating. It was tricky leaving since the hostess stand is located in the tight entrance and there was a dog right in the doorway. My lunch companion is deathly allergic to dogs. Luckily this dog owner was considerate and moved their dog so we could pass. Other than all the dogs, we enjoyed our meal and would come again.

View along the fox

Caesar salad

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Matcha lemonade

Mary’s Hideaway Bar & Grill

4.1(7 reviews)

2.7 mi

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!

Try your luck.

Pizza!!

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Yummy.

Meat & Potato Eatery-McHenry

3.8(106 reviews)

2.4 mi

Went back 2 nights in a row. The Country Bowl is incredible. I had it over steamed veggies. The…read morepot roast has great crust and the mushroom gravy has excellent flavor and really compliments the pot roast. The next night I tried the kabob dinner and bowl of chili. Both were great. The chicken kabobs are seasoned well and are grilled perfectly. Chili was homemade and hit the spot on this single digit night.

Not bad but nothing special either. I've had better gyros from the food truck at Lily lake.read more

Inside was clean

A Salad, balsamic vinegar, with side of chicken kabab

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Lots of seating

After the Fox

3.3(100 reviews)

0.8 mi

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.

View of the river from inside restaurant

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Chairs needing repair

UpRooted Restaurant and Bar

4.3(295 reviews)

1.2 mi

UpRooted is a nice restaurant, old school Supper Club vibe with a salad cart and plating that may…read moresometimes be reminiscent of the 1970's but food execution has always been good if occasionally a bit under-seasoned. And virtually NOBODY offers Beef Wellington anymore but you can get it here, always a treat for me. I've primarily eaten in the bar area which is large and nice, and has a fairly big/separate gaming space which is less busy than most places nearby since this is a higher end restaurant more than gaming bar. Service has always been professional and there is ample parking, definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Came for a birthday dinner. It wasn't too busy and service was great. Their old fashioned was…read moregood but not mixed up at all. You tasted everything warm on a big ice cube. No balance. Other than that a great evening. Sausage flatbread was hot and delicious. I had the lamb shank. Way too much food but it was done so well. Kudos. Their steak and chicken dishes were also a hit. The little desert cups are cute and so yummy. Very nice evening and good service.

They roll a salad bar to your table! Pick what you like for your salad

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Pork chop was so juicy!

Vickie's Place

3.0(137 reviews)

0.9 mi

Went Last night for the return of the fish fry. ( its discontinued during the summer, I was told…read morebecause there are more people in the summer) was disappointed. food order wrong, there were two of us. when the fish (both fried and broiled) arrived it was dry, or old, or previously frozen. During the off season, we would try different fish fry's and use Vickies as the Gold standard. We were never asked how everything is, I suspect they know. such a shame, the hunt is on for a new Vickies Fish Fry.

Came fora quick lunch after a doggy play date…read more They had a a separate doggy patio which was clean and had lots of shade for the dogs. The servers were nice overall but definitely stuck to some tables over others. I did like that they had a dog menu and brought out bowls for each dog which was great. The chicken was up to my pup's standards and probably would have had 5 more if I let him. I got the Malibu chicken sandwich, it had good flavor just a little overcooked. Can't complain overall, food was good besides being a little dry. Overall it was a decent experience and we would come again, it had a nice atmosphere.

Land shark burger

Love the tropical decor

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Onion rings with 3 dipping sauces

Snuggery River Roadhouse

2.8(223 reviews)

1.5 mi

Visited with friends again today. It was super hot so we opted to eat inside. Good choice…read moreexcept the air conditioner didn't seem to keep up. Margarita came in a plastic cup yet colas and water were in a glass. For the cost of alcoholic beverages presentation and garnishing goes a long way. Food is ok. Friend had jack Daniel's burger and thought it was ok and left 1/2. Chicken sandwich was ok - nothing amazing. Water served with meals is really bad. I mean really bad. I was underwhelmed today. Will I be back on a nice day? Most likely. The location by the water is nice and the food is ok.

Excellent service and food brought us back for the second year in a row! We'll be making this a…read moreregular annual choice for our group.

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ROMEO(Retired Old Men Eating Out) Club luncheon in 2024

Hub Market

4.2(37 reviews)

0.9 mi

Been meaning to try this place out and was not disappointed…read more It's small inside, with larger (maybe communal?) tables, you order from the counter and they bring out the food. We ordered an Italian sandwich and Philly cheesesteak (tuesdays only), with fries and drinks. This was the best Italian sub sandwich I've had in the area. The meats were generous and it tasted so fresh. The cheesesteak was also fresh and delicious, the taste of the steak being a huge standout. Both sandwiches had amazing bread, and the fries were delicious. The price was a little steep at almost $50 for two sandwiches, one bag of chips, one soda, and an order of fries. But for me, the quality was worth the price for a once in a while treat. Our only complaint was the ketchup came in packets, and they either were old or not under proper temp control. The texture was off, and the packets were inflated... making it seem like they went bad. We will be coming back for sure.

Why has this place turned into a dirty fingerprint and meat smudged pit? The last time I was in I…read morehad noted a decline in cleanliness, but now it can only described as so much so to be completely unappealing. There wasn't a single metal or glass surface that wasn't smeared and smudged, both inside and out. Display cases were disheveled, with price and description tags laying backward and turned over so as to not be readable. Not one, not two but at least half were this way or completely missing. Shelves were dusty. The bottoms of the freezers grimy and the glass dirty. The prep area behind the counter was none too impressive either. I ordered a Reuben and expected a real deli style sandwich with a great sauce and good kraut. What I was served looked like someone had wadded up a ball of shaved corned beef and slammed it in the middle of a very large slice of toast leaving about 1 1/2" of naked crust surrounding a ball of beef. The sauce was lackluster and the kraut almost tasteless. I've had better Rueben's across the street for nearly half the price. The ribeye sandwich was tasty, but uninspired and looked like it had been slapped together by a 3rd grader. Zero attention given to presentation. If I am going to an establishment which charges $30 a lb for ribeyes and $14 -$17 for a sandwich with only a limp dill pickle quarter as a side, I expect an equally corresponding attention to cleanliness and detail. This trip in was enough to make me not ever want to return. I doubt I will.

I give to you the Hub Market, "Reuben Meat Wad" sandwich.

1/2 Tanner sandwich

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Cullom Knoll

4.3(85 reviews)

1.8 mi

Food is always good, service is great.We've never had a problem. Decor is warm and comfortable.read more

First time visiting last night to have their Friday night fish fry and we're not disappointed!…read more The place as hopping busy so there was alittle wait, but a spot opened at the bar and we grabbed it. My husband and I both had the ayce combo and added a cup of clam chowder soup. DELICIOUS! Serving size is large, and we're happily stuffed without additional servings. Definitely a no frills kind of place...kinda makes you feel like you're on a vacation! ALL the servers, bartenders and the host were super friendly and hard working, even when they were packed and pressured. Forgot to mention we drove 1 hour to get there, and an hour home in the pouring rain, but it was worth it. Loved Cullom Knoll, we will be back!

Cullom Knoll . Pub. 3018 Hickory Dr, McCullom Lake, IL 60050 Cool!

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Smaller outdoor dining space

Rusty Nail Saloon

4.0(190 reviews)

2.9 mi

A First Visit That Won't Be Our Last!…read more Our first visit to The Rusty Nail did not disappoint! We each ordered the prime rib, and all three meals were fantastic. The king cuts were generous, cooked beautifully, and absolutely delicious. At $32 a meal, the quality and portion were an incredible value. Our server, Amy, was the perfect finishing touch. She was super sweet, personable, and incredibly accommodating. Great service can make a meal even better, and she definitely did that for us! The restaurant was clean and welcoming, and they also have outdoor seating. We arrived around 5:00 and walked right in with no wait, which was a nice bonus. Five stars all around for the food, service, atmosphere, and value. We'll definitely be back and would absolutely recommend The Rusty Nail!

It became a family tradition to meet up with some folks here on NYE/ around the holidays and I am…read moreso glad it did! There's usually about 7-8 of us and we all loved the food and drinks. They usually have a special seasonal/ holiday menu and the food/drinks on it are absolutely amazing. Service is always fast and reliable, the servers have always been such gems! Ambiance is nice too, very small town chic!

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Quinoa bowl with chicken

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Shannon H.

3 years ago

Make a yelp just for this atrosity. absolutely inappropriate staff one lady behind the counter not even in uniform on her phone and did I just hear this WHITE woman call a mexican the n word?? never coming back. corporate should really do some better background checks read more

Walter F.

6 years ago

I'd give it No stars if they offered it. They should close this place if they don't have the staff to wait on customers. Stay away.

Richard S.

4 years ago

We always loved goin here. Yesterday we discovered that everything is self serve. Ridiculous ,we will never be back. read more

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