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Uncle D's Bar & Grille

4.3 (80 reviews)
ModerateBars, American
Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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Brian M.

Worst service last night by the bartender. She kept interfering herself in my conversation with my friend. Making our issues her. Very rude and unprofessional. I wish Claire was working. Her name is Kayla

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Steve A.

Has a good location by the lake, which is the best thing about this bar. Uncle D's is one of the local hangouts in Wauconda. It doesn't look like much, because it isn't but it's okay for the area. Mostly a place to knock some back and play some games. food is mostly fried and greasy bar stuff but there's some better options. Certainly it looks kind of sketchy but it's not that bad. It's actually a pretty okay sports bar with plenty of TVs for watching games. There's also games to play such as darts and a few slots. Has a pretty good happy hour. There's $3 wells. As for the food, better than expected. It's not all greasy fried stuff. Best healthy option is the Black Bean Burger. It's $12 and comes with a side. Big patty and it's filling. There's also of course typical bar food stuff. Got to say it turned out better than expected. It certainly doesn't look like much from the outside. The bar patrons may look rough but they're mostly welcoming.

Well, been passing by this place forever and this time we decided to stop in. Very sparse parking so we asked where to park and immediately the female bartender came outside and pointed to a few locations. She must have been an owner because it is rare and doubtful an employee would be so accommodating. Moving on..... We were seated, by the very nice and conscientious female bartender. She asked for our drink order and gave us menus........ So far so good......The food..... Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner-Outstanding Monster Burger-Incredible Ruben-Great Patty Melt- Delicious Absolutely excellent all around. Not a single negative comment from anyone in our party. Oh, yeah! There was a gentleman talking to some people at the bar and was showing the coolest DUCK model to his friends. Said his buddy made them and was selling them for $5. My buddy immediately jumped up and bought it and asked for another one. Well the gentleman left the bar. Damn... no duck for me....... Hold on...... He returned with another duck in hand. I snapped it up and thanked him. That doesn't happen nowadays. How cool is that. The entire experience of that bar/grille was that of a typical Chicago old neighborhood tavern. Great people. Great food. special nod to the female bartender. Awesome lady who "gets it." We'll be back.....again and again.

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3 months ago

great food and great service! especially jen, she was on top of everything we needed before we even asked ! definitely coming back.

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2 years ago

Good food and beer specials , reasonable prices and terrific cheese curds . . . Friendly staff

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Good spot, a lot of specials. Me and my wife love coming here on the weekends. Daily food and drink specials

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2 years ago

Excellent service and very good food cheeseburger fries were an exceptional choice with side order of onion rings.

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They have the very best Chicken Tortilla Soup, this side of the Rio Grande. But where are the Tortillas???

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3 years ago

Always pleased! Food, service, atmosphere! Always have a soup of the day. They have inside and outside dining too!

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Took our order after 20 minutes, then waited for 45+ minutes for food that never came. Had to leave.

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Great atmosphere, quick service, and the food was top-notch! I will definitely be coming back time and time again.

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4 years ago

Great American style food and Mexican dishes too! Nice u-shaped bar and outdoor patio with plenty of televisions to watch sporting events.

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3 years ago

Best drinks, not to mention the best Taco Tuesday in Wauconda! Love this place and all of its bartenders:)

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3 years ago

Good food, nice people, owner is awesome, good menu. Ambiance is very casual and comfortable.

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6 years ago

Always been great for and fun. Fish fry is one of the best. Some concern over served not wearing make on the last 2 visits.

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4 years ago

Just so-so food. Nice looking casual place. Not expensive. Popular place with the locals..

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