The food is great and well presented. The staff are very efficient and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the atmosphere of the restaurant, and the history.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner shows much care in his restaurant and customers. read more

Did fish fry Friday had lamb chop lollipops for appetizer they were delish, fish fry walleye and perch were cooked to perfection Server was pleasant, gave a few suggestions, checked on us periodically, [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambience nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Great first visit, a few standouts and one miss This was our first time at The Shanty and overall it was a really good experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is rustic but clean -- nice cozy vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was solid throughout. We started with mocktails, which were well made, along with breadsticks and calamari -- both excellent. The clam chowder was also very good. My wife had the salmon and it came out amazing. I went with the fried walleye and potato wedges -- the wedges were great, but the fish itself got a bit soggy underneath, more baked-texture than crispy-fried. I don't doubt it was fried, it just didn't have the crispness you want from fresh fried fish. Honestly, I think fried fish might be better left to the Wisconsin supper clubs. That said, one so-so dish isn't enough to sour the visit -- everything else we had was great, and I'm sure there are plenty of other dishes here they've mastered. We'll definitely be back, just won't order the walleye again. read more

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The first time we went was horrible. Horrible service, horrible food. They gave us a gift card to try again. So we went again today. Apparently there was a nationwide outage on some restaurant system which caused issues. Ourr food was better... though they tend to drown anything with a sauce in that sauce. The calamari was just ok, quite rubbery. My husband enjoyed his fish and I had the braised beef. However, we were seated at 6:35. It took a long time before we saw a server. She was really good though... very attentive. However, we didn't get our food till 8pm. My kids did get their food first at about 7:30. The manager and server was good, the food was better but not worth going back for. There always seems to be something wrong when we go. I understand about the system outage, however, it should not have taken that long for our food. If it had based the score off of the first visit it would have been 1 star (accept the manager who was quite kind and helpful)... this one I put up to a 3. read more

The Shanty Restaurant - Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs - Seafood Near Me - Wadsworth, Illinois

I have been to The Shanty a few times now and they never disappoint! This is a staple in the area and there is a reason for that! When I walked in I was greeted with warm smiles and seated quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior of this restaurant is beautiful, romantic and rustic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar area was lively, probably due to the Kentucky Derby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The blood orange old fashioned with gin was very good. The goat cheese wonton appetizer was fantastic. Highly recommended and not overly spicy. The side salad was on the smaller side of the blue cheese dressing was delicious. The country beef tips with the Parmesan mashed potatoes and broccolini was tender, delicious and amble for two people. The side brussels sprouts with bacon pieces were very tasty too. The blueberry lemon crumble cheesecake was recommended and did not disappoint either. I give this place 4.5 stars. I will definitely be back!! read more

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The food is excellent and always fresh! The lamb appetizer is my favorite, sometimes just get two of those I love them so much. Great wine selection too! I work at the golf course up the road and always recommend The Shanty for those looking for a place to eat after their round. read more

This was a great spot up in Kenosha WI. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of the location is bar but they have good food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is an upscale place with down to earth prices and lots of food and drink options. I met my daughter and her family here... we had a great time! The service was excellent and the food was good! None of us had a sub par thing while we were here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I truly enjoyed the time, the place, and the company![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will come back the next time I'm back in town. read more

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I've eaten at The Shanty several times for both breakfast and dinner. Their food and service is always consistent. I love eating here because I know the food and service will be great. Not pictured but had the blueberry lemon cheesecake and it was great. read more

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Wow, I visited for the first time with a couple of friends that go there regularly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was amazed at the beautiful decorations and memorabilia in this restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My wife and I are celebrating lent so our food was limited as to what we could have to eat. My wife ordered shrimp quesadillas and french fries. my girlfriend and I had the steak quesadillas with wine and let me tell you it was so delicious. Great seasoning and served with salsa, guacamole and sourcream. My girlfriend husband had the patty melt and beer and it looked so good. The young women that served us was super friendly and informed us of the lunch daily special her name was Danie and I hope I got it right. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She gave us a little history of the restaurant and after dinner we took a tour of the other rooms filled with stars and chefs that have visited, and the original restaurant which remains connected and in service along with a game room in the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My wife and I thanked our friends and we will definitely be back again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance foods and wine, i highly recommend this location if your in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Took the family out for lunch. Second time here. Had the grilled chicken shanty salad which was excellent Service was great (thanks Emily) The restaurant is awesome with two different sections to sit in old or new Parking is easy Great place Thanks guys read more

The Shanty Restaurant - Chicken Sandwich with wedge fries very good - Seafood Near Me - Wadsworth, Illinois

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We ordered the ribs to go with corn, sweet potato, salad. The ribs were smoked perfectly. The sauce was very spicy but I liked it. read more

We really liked the food it was great the fries were so good. I had pasta and the crab cakes were great and had lots of flavor. Alexis was a great server.even on a weekday you should make a reservation. we also got the goat cheese, wontons, as a appetizer, but the sauce on the top was a little spicy in my opinion and I'm a 10-year-old. A great place to gather for a special occasion or if you're just craving some classics. read more

While we like Shanty out last visit was disappointing we ordered the pork chop which we had many times when it came out it lacked the mango sauce we expected and the vegetables we're so bad we could not eat them . Hopefully the restaurant will read this review . The dish had the meat sitting on the plate with an uneatable vegetable. read more

Food I got a to go order. I ordered at the bar. I had a mai tai while I waited, which was good. I got the sesame encrusted tuna and the tuna was not of the quality I expected. It was cooked properly, but it had a fair amount of connective tissue that I did not expect in quality tuna. It was not sushi or sushimi grade tuna. I ordered the sweet chili sauce on the side and it was on the tuna instead of on the side. Service It took a little while to get attention of a bartender, and it took 35 minutes to get my to go order, due to some kind of snafu with the pasta. but otherwise it was OK. Ambience [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a nice ambience and decorations, etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Shanty Restaurant - Sesame Seed Encrusted Ahi Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Wadsworth, Illinois

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience was memorably bad.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Waitress was decent and the food was bland. Will not be returning.

if you are a fish lover..you have to go to shanty..and if you don't..you must go to shanty. something for everyone..including youngsters. [[HIGHLIGHT]]imside decor is awesome..lots of different dinig areas..[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] service is prompt and friendly read more

Food hot great menu variety [[HIGHLIGHT]]lighting alittle dark[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Prices above average but if you want night out you pay for it read more

I have always wanted to come here since seeing it on DDD. It was the second time my fiancé & her friend have been here & last time she got a great large salad. I got the Tequila & Orange Salmon. It was extremely delicious. For $28 it isn't absolutely massive but very large salmon piece. I loved it. Came with a great cup of Mushroom soup. My fiancé got the Chicken Parmesan & it was MASSIVE portions. Looked delicious. Even their burgers were real half pound burgers. I swear it may have been larger than half a pound. I would say their flourless chocolate cake was "meh" at best. I personally am not a dessert fan but my fiancé doesn't like to eat alone & since our friends got a dessert to share, she got one as well. Would definitely come back & be able to get other food types. read more

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Good food and great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is also a nice trail beyond restaurant, perfect for after dinner walk[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The building is impressive and service is always top notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu looks really good but the food itself is just ok. Nothing spectacular. I've gone twice and I'm good. It wasn't terrible just not as good as I expected. I got the lamb shank and clam chowder. Chowder was ok. Tasted like it was reheated. The lamb shank was ok. Parts of it tasted like dish soap. Somewhat disappointed. I prefer lamb shank Greek style in tomato sauce. read more

The Shanty is amazing! I've never had a bad drink a bad meal or bad service there! I believe for the quality you get it's reasonably priced! I highly recommend dining here! read more

This place had a really nice atmosphere for a lunch crowd. The staff were friendly and attentive. The menu offers a variety of options. My mom ordered the shanty salad and she loved it. It was very large and had a variety of ingredients. I ordered the Reuben sandwich. This is my go-to order for lunch. The portion size was great but it was overall lacking flavor which is surprising. It was like the sauerkraut didn't have that kick I was used to. It also needed a little more thousand island sauce. This is a great place for the area and I would go back and try something else on the menu. read more

The Shanty Restaurant - Reuben sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Wadsworth, Illinois

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This is a huge suburban restaurant with a rustic lodge ambiance (owner calls it a 'culinary village' which is not far off!). There is seating options for days with a central bar area and some side rooms that can host parties and private events. They also have an upstairs area with weekend live music. The vibe is casual and the menu is standard American fare with some Sea Food surprises (fresh fish dishes and a Friday fry) with many locally sourced ingredients. Their Salmon dish was featured on Food Network show DDD so they are serious about quality food. They have a wine tasting room as well as a store that sells olive oil, soaps and miscellanea if you're interested. Given its popularity among the locals, reservations may be necessary for weekends and service can be languid at the tables (eat at the bar if you are in a rush). The location is not too far from the Wisconsin border in Wadsworth so a bit out of the way but worth trying all the same. The restaurant is usually packed weekends but there is plenty of parking on-site. Recommended! read more

So so. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is good for a family gathering or just going to the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was a bit slow and the food was average but served hot and the sides are good. Parking is good and easy to get in and out depending on traffic naturally. It's quite a distance from where I live so I probably won't be back unless it's a family dinner. read more

Went here for an early birthday with my family and had a very pleasant experience. Our server was very well informed with gluten free options on top of everything that was clearly labeled on my the menu. We were were asked for any desserts and I said no thanks since most restaurants don't offer a GF dessert besides sorbet or ice cream. I pleasantly surprised they had a flour chocolate cake that was absolutely delicious! The restaurant felt homey and I will absolutely be back! read more

The Shanty Restaurant - Grilled Lamb Lollipops appetizer, so amazing! - Seafood Near Me - Wadsworth, Illinois

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Went in today after not going for about 8 yrs, hoping it might be better... wrong ! Me and my daughter both ordered steak butt sandwich ... with mushrooms and ajus , thinking traditional open face sandwich on decent bread! With steak and mushrooms ... nope chunk of steak on an untoasted basic white bread slice , and no mushrooms. It was rather awful! Had to flag our waitress down several times as she was over seated and not friendly ! We didn't finish our meals and she never asked if we had an issue! Not sure ill ever go back 2 x was enough ! I also asked for like a brown gravy ,, She said they dont have that, who don't have a brown gravy for mashed potatoes ?! Very very disappointed for 81 bucks so not worth the wait . read more

The Shanty Restaurant - Basic Classic Butt Steak Sirloin Sandwich nothing special - Seafood Near Me - Wadsworth, Illinois

The food was fantastic. The St. Patrick's Day specials were well-thought out and quite tasty. Freshly grated horseradish, cooked to perfection corned beef, create your own omelette that melts in your mouth, and fresh fruit that was not only sweet, but ripe! Service is always spot on, and today was no exception. Michaela was our server and she did a fantastic job. Very attentive, great suggestions. She made it a very pleasant, relaxing experience for us. We've been coming to The Shanty for many years. They're very few restaurants in Lake County that can compete with this experience. Until next time... thank you! Brad & Deb Norton read more

I have been dining at The Shanty for many years. They've expanded and updated but the food is still great. The restaurant is always spotless and the service is pretty good, even when they're really busy. Lunch or dinner, the place is always hopping! Due to their expansion, you don't usually have to wait long to get seated, though. They have a very eclectic menu with "exotic" dishes, steaks and seafood, or you can just choose from a variety of awesome burgers. Everything I've tried has been delicious and you HAVE to try their "famous" sautéed mushrooms. They have a full bar and "sports area", where you can sit, and enjoy a beer and a game, or you can order a cocktail at your table, to savor while waiting for your meal. Date night, family dining or lunch with friends, you can't go wrong at The Shanty. read more

I came in with a large party and our server did a great job balancing the entire group. The drinks are great - they have an extensive beer list and there are nice cocktails. I got the pot roast ravioli and it was delicious and filling - you can definitely split it. We sat in the main dining room but there is also a large bar area as well with TVs read more

We stopped at the Shanty on our way back home from O'Hare. Very cool lodge like atmosphere! It was still decorated for Christmas so it had a great holiday vibe. The have a great menu with an assortment of great seafood and meat entrees. The Whiskey shrimp appetizer was amazing! I also had the Dover sole stuffed with crab and it was so delicious! Service was excellent too! It has a huge bar with 6 big screen TVs. The place is pretty big and I saw several big tables of people. Overall, a very nice place if you're looking for a casual meal with a great menu variety. read more

The Shanty Restaurant - Crab Stuffed Dover Sole - Seafood Near Me - Wadsworth, Illinois

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Ambiance is great but Culver's is better I tasted Sysco Food ... what is happening ??? Just give up?

This is my second time here and it was delicious!! So many options for dinner. Everyone in our party of 10 all enjoyed their meal. Our dinner was even better because we were served by Alexis...a wonderfully efficient and pleasant server... She should be commended for her excellence. The ambiance was great!! Great for chatting and a beautiful read more

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Wow! What an adorable spot!! A true rustic little gem! Adorable decor with an extensive menu that offers any option you could ask for! I've been here twice and loved it both times. I would say that the waitress could have been more attentive this past time, but did not have that problem on my first visit so it could have been a one off. I'd highly recommend this spot!! read more

Food was tasty. I had the pork chops and my friend had the surf and turf. Both had plenty to take home. I love the log cabin look. The bar was busy but fun music was playing. Alexis H did a fabulous job. read more

Nicest restaurant in the area. Atmosphere was like a lodge. Quite spacious with tall ceilings so noise was not the issue that it often is. We had calamari for our appetizer. It was a huge plate. For my entree I got the sirloin medium rare. It was really good. It was cooked more like medium but was within reason. Slightly too salty but overall a good steak. Service was great. Our waitress took extra care with my garlic allergy down to not putting the mushrooms on my steak as they had garlic seasoning. Great attention to detail. read more

We had a party of ten. Not a large party, but sometimes a problem with everyone getting served at about the same time. Not here !!! The service was courteous and on time. I had the crab stuffed Dover Sole. It was excellent. Everyone else agreed the food was great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Next time I visit my granddaughter who is stationed near there, I will be sure to visit. read more

I had the pulled pork platter. Ample serving plus the touch of down home southern cooking was great.

As a frequent guest, familiarity with a restaurant can sharpen both appreciation and critique, and my most recent visit offered a bit of both. Despite a typically packed Friday evening, our reservation was honored immediately--an efficiency that regulars have come to value at this always-busy establishment. The evening's only notable drawback began with the seating. As a party of two, we were placed near the bar in a high-traffic area, which, combined with the restaurant's characteristically high noise level, made for a less intimate dining experience. Service was prompt and capable, though somewhat impersonal. Culinarily, the meal was uneven but largely successful. The walleye fish fry, a dish I had been anticipating, was merely average and carried a slightly fishy note that raised questions about freshness. In contrast, the eggplant and shrimp dishes were well executed and thoroughly enjoyable, reminding us why we return so often. Taken as a whole, this visit reflected the restaurant's usual strengths with a few minor missteps. While not a standout evening, it was still a solid experience and, consistent with most visits, earns a respectable 4 out of 5. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]My favorite restaurant, food, service and ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are there at least once a week. Every dish is outstanding, you can't go wrong. read more

I hesitate to write this review because my past experiences here have been quite good. Tonight however was just the opposite. While I tried my best, I could not slow our waitress down. The entire experience felt very rushed from start to finish. I ordered the lamb shank which came grossly undercooked and basically inedible. Our waitress did the right thing by notifying the manager and removed the meal from my check. The manager however chose not to come to our table to apologize for their mistake. This was quite unprofessional and disappointing. I will have to think long and hard before making the hour and a half trip to the Shanty again. read more