Long Islands are Great... And the burgers and cheese fries are amazing as well service was great…read moreand the bartenders mustache was delightful

I used to live in Burlington and would frequent Fred's with my family. I stopped here with family…read moreon Father's Day and hadn't been there in about a year or so prior. My experience wasn't the same as it's been in the past. The mozzarella sticks were cold in the middle and I wasn't a fan of the quality of the hamburger buns. Also, I was with a few people and we ordered multiple appetizers and we weren't provided small plates or silverware. I thought in the past they brought you plastic forks and knives. Anyway, we shared our appetizers and ate them on the paper napkins on the table. This place is great if you like a very casual setting and fried food.

How cool is this spot?! Fortunately, we were able to reserve a table at the last minute. First,…read moreambience. Real candles, classic blues and jazz music, plus lots of antique flair oozing historic vibes. A retro phone booth for the server station: nice! Next, service: Brooke is the server who now sets the standard in my mind for her excellent tableside manner! She was on the ball and then some, with a fun personality and friendly demeanor, making sure we enjoyed our night out. I loved the menus, both food and drinks. I tried a Citrine martini and it was ice cold with fresh lemon -- yum. My dining companion had a seasonal tap brew and the perch fish fry; he ate every bite! I had to try the shrimp and grits. It's not something you see on the menu every day in Wisconsin, but I have a love for it from trips down South... And they nailed it. Fragrant with garlic and generously portioned, it had a brothy, exquisite base. It makes my mouth water to recall! We will return for some of the other delicious items on the menu. Thanks for a great evening!

Stopped here for Easter brunch. Saw the menu advertised in the local paper, and that was enough to…read moredraw me in. $47 per person is a little bit steep, but the economy the way it is, it's understandable. Started out with the jumbo shrimp cocktail. Very fresh, and the cocktail sauce was tangy with a citrus undertone. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, and the glaze only added to them. Plenty of beautiful side dishes, omelet station, and other tasty dishes, complimented them! Bottomless mimosas on the house! If you had room, which I didn't, the pastry assortment was outstanding. The staff were very cordial and accommodating.

We tried their fish fry, 3 pc panko crusted fried cod and 3 pc baked cod with Cajun seasoning; both…read morewith potato pancakes. Their panko crusted cod was good. It had very mild flavor with thin piece of cod. It didn't seem to be homemade more likely purchased that way and just cooked on-site. The baked cod came out very hot in the dish it was cooked in. The seasoning had very mild flavor. The potato pancakes were good but again not homemade. They provided a nice serving of applesauce; that had very good flavor. We both liked the coleslaw. It was made with diced cabbage that was seasoned well. Our server did a good job. She was very attentive and provided refills of our beverages without being prompted. We love the facility. Nice large bar, both high top and regular height tables inside. Also a large outdoor patio with another bar, tent area with tables, and more tables on the open air part of the patio. They also have live music most weekends.

Heard great things about their pizza so we thought we would give it a try. Loved the thin crust…read moreand plenty of toppings but the sausage and pepperoni were so spicy I couldn't eat it. When I mentioned the spiciness to an employee, I was told "oh, our customers like that", which i thought was a strange response. I am obviously not one of their customers.

I've eaten here a couple of times, usually late in the evening for a snack. The service is fast and…read morefriendly, and there's plenty of seating. Use caution approaching the place as the entrance by the railroad tracks is tricky. I have yet to have a main course, because I get sidetracked by the appetizers and usually end up sharing a few small plates. I'm a sucker for bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, and I rarely find them. The oriental glaze is potent and tasty (and you can't go wrong with bacon and the crunch of the water chestnut). The walleye fingers and tartar sauce are quite good, but sometimes a little fishy - if that's a concern for you, go with the cod. Cheese bites are fantastic. I'll have to return sometime to check out more of the menu, but I'm looking forward to it.

Served me an undercooked chicken breast. They offered to bring me back another or something else,…read moreno thanks. If you can't cook chicken you don't belong in a restaurant. This is dangerous.

Service: 5 Food: 5…read moreAmbiance: 5 for what it is Drinks: 5 Super friendly and jovial host. Very nice and welcoming. Food was out quickly and was delicious. Hubby said It was THE BEST BURGER he's had in the area. We will definitely be back!

This is a great neighborhood "joint". The restaurant makes some of the best bar food around. Best…read morewings in the area. Burgers and chicken sandwiches are large and juicy. Taco Tuesday is a great deal and fun. The bar is great with a good variety of beer and standard whiskey etc. Owners are the most down to earth folks. Like other Grayslake establishments, they belong in our town. Now in need to get me some wings.

Found this place while waiting for another restaurant down the street to open. SO glad we did! My…read morefriend and I were out looking for a perch fish fry and were very happy when we found it here! Fast friendly service, serving excellent strong cocktails and some of the best perch I have had in a very long time! So great that my friend and I plan to go back next Friday just to try the smelt! Now that's saying something since I live a good hour away from this place so it's a hike....but man, WORTH IT! Sounds like it gets pack on Friday evenings for the fry, and the wait staff mentioned they were going to start frying at 4:00 P.M. instead of all day....so get in there early if you wanna miss the crowds who know how awesome the fish is here!

Landed here by happy accident. Service 10/10. The spinach artichoke dip was so good, extra…read moregarlicy. I had a shrimp wrap that was very flavorful. Highly recommend.

The service was ok, not the best but not rude The food was…read morefine The drinks were expensive Soda was cheaper The place is very clean Hmm not sure if we will be back

We stopped in because we were in the neighborhood and had no idea what to expect. The parking lot…read morewas crowded and it was past dinner time. That was a good sign. The hostess sat us immediately. The server was quick and stopped by often. There is supposed to be an extensive beer list, but we were not given a beer menu and did not ask. We ordered the daily special, pizza. We chose the italian beef thin crust. It took about 15 minutes. When it got to the table it was pipping hot. There was plenty of beef! I was very happy with the crust and flavor. I would return.

We stopped off here for a late morning beer and snack. Some of the best wings I have ever had. Our…read morewaitress was amazing. The deck had amazing views of the lake. I wish we had more time and a warmer day to hang out. Definitely a must when in Kenosha.

Look, Waterman's Warehouse had a lot working against it the night we visited. Triple-digit heat. An…read moreAC unit doing its best. The Cubs dropping 23 runs on the Padres. The Brewers tied in Cincinnati. The US men's national team handling Bosnia. Basically every screen in the place was must-watch TV and the bartender -- understandably distracted, perhaps -- decided that was the ideal moment to restock straws and cut fruit. We waited. In the heat. Our server was genuinely good when he materialized, which wasn't as often as we'd have liked. Food: the cheese curds earned their reputation. The Mekts burger was fine -- solid, no complaints. The Reuben rolls, however, arrived looking exactly like what they were: a Sysco product plated with minimal ceremony. Hard pass next time. As for the name -- if you're picturing a dock, pilings, maybe a gull or two -- walk outside and squint hard past the road and the rooftops. Big lake's out there somewhere. Technically. Maybe a 3.2 night in a 4.3 restaurant. I'd go back on a slow Tuesday in October.