I had the occasion to have lunch here, and it was a little bit of an ordeal for the construction on…read moreRoute 14. But I was very happy with the food and the very friendly service and prices. The fried cheese curds were big hit, and the bacon cheeseburger was of great quality and size for the money. I would highly recommend this restaurant, and will definitely return for another great lunch.

My husband and I just went to the Tipsy Goat last weekend. It was his second time, my first. Right…read moreaway the bartender acknowledged us once we sat down and whipped up four drinks in record time. At first glance, it seems like a quaint little bar and that's it. But I was pleasantly surprised by the food too. I got the cheeseburger sliders which were really good. Moist, tasty, and the perfect size for a slider. I ordered fries on the side and wasn't expecting the portion size. They gave an entire basket of fries that easily could have fed the party of four adults I was there with. Crispy, flavorful, loved them. The cheese curds were also great, paired with a sauce recommended by the bartender. I wish I could remember what it was, definitely some type of sweet/salty almost teriyaki sauce. So, so good. I don't drink alcohol much so I can't comment on the drinks but everyone we were there with seemed to enjoy them. So much so, they ordered several. Great vibes here. They had the front window open for a beautiful sixty degree day. Music was on. Everyone there both staff and other customers were all really nice and we had a great time. Turns out our bartender was the owner of the bar and he was just fantastic. Attentive but not overly so. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for a great place for a drink and a bite to eat.

New owner is really shaping the place up, while not losing the charm of the casual, small town…read moreplace you can drop into. Please stop in and say hello! More to review on my next visit! This was a quick check in!

This place has some of the best hamburgers in McHenry County! I've never been disappointed with…read moreeither the food or the service. I had the Kaboom Burger with cheddar cheese and crispy onion straws, seasoned with a great spicy kick--absolutely delicious. They also have a great drink selection whether you're in the mood for craft beer, cocktails, or soda. The seating is comfortable, and the outdoor patio is a great touch with plenty of extra space.

Summary first: pretty darn good burgers, but kinda flat, not too cold beer. Burger 17.00 with…read morefries coleslaw and pickle. 1.50 more than a review pic from the menu last year. Everything seems to be up at least 10% all over, so I can't fault them for it. I just wish income had gone up that much in a year. Again not their control. But I just can't go eating at restaurants as much. The price of 6.75 for a dog fish beer was imo kinda high and it was rather flat. The coleslaw was honestly so bad and bitter rancid tasting I had to spit it out. Honestly, not a fan of Cole slaw but this is the first I've had to 100% reject eating. The pickle I got that someone raved about, didn't look great when I turned it over The fries honestly could have been cooked a little more but were pretty good. The best part of the meal was the burger though so that sorta saved the whole experience. I sat on the patio and got good service. I appreciated that the to-go wasn't styrofoam. I had to take 1/2 the burger home. There is a 3% surcharge for using credit cards, so I was glad I brought cash, as I'm tired of getting charged for charging. Ha. Overall not bad, but could use some attention to detail.

Well Brant's IS closed on Sundays and we needed to eat...so we tried Quentin and it's hard to…read morebelieve it's across the street! What a cozy little sport bar!! Excellent service (even during a World Cup game) and a fun atmosphere. You know it's a great spot when they recognize the regulars... Cold beer () excellent thin crust/tavern style pizza () wing special ( and Mac & cheese (. Portions are huge so there will be leftovers. Fun, delicious, comfortable and will return.

I found a sweet spot for the best tavern style pizza in the land of Palatine. I've tried so many…read moredifferent places and so far Quentin Tap hit the spot. We ordered a large Green Machine pizza and it was sooo darn tootin'. Added fresh grated parm and topped it off with my homemade pickled pepperocinis It was cheesy, the fresh ricotta was lovely and the crust...omg it was perfection. Also ordered the Caesar wrap with crispy chicken, it was very flavorful and HUGE. Wasn't a fan of the chicken though because it was very dry, so I'll get grilled chicken next time. Overall, I'd rate everything 9.2/10 The guy who picked up my call was very nice. Service, excellent. This was a pick up order--but upon walking inside, the whole place was packed and poppin' bc the World Cup was on. I'll come back and dine in soon!

Visited for the first time today. Really did not realize that this place was there! So glad I…read morefound it! Friend had the tomato basil soup which is served daily. She loved it! She gave me a taste and it was delicious! She ordered the Greek salad and said it was ok but the honey mustard dressing was just ok. I ordered the three cheese grilled cheese which was amazing. So much cheese - great bread! Yummy! For a side I selected the basmati rice which was scrumptious! So flavorful! It comes with a red sauce on top if you wanted. I selected no sauce - I would go back just for the rice! Staff is awesome and place is clean. Vast menu with alot of great choices - many Greek choices as well as burgers salads and sandwiches. It is attached to the thirsty mule which is a bar so alcohol is also available. Prices are pretty standard although a French dip on the menu was $23 and a lamb chop was $30+. Great place that I would visit again!

Excellent menu..creative specials... Great help! Fresh…read moreingredients .. Super get together spot for dinning And drinks!

Went on a Saturday night with my best friend and it was surprisingly not too busy. Service was…read moregreat and the food did not disappoint. Axe throwing with more restaurant seating in the back with a bar cute aesthetic. They don't have steak sauce for the steak, but the garlic butter makes up for it. We also tried a couple of their Old Fashioneds, solid variety and really good. Definitely a good experience overall!

Up North Axe & Tap occupies the former Chili U location. There are entrances from Milwaukee Avenue…read moreand the parking in the back. If you're interested in the axe throwing, enter on Milwaukee Avenue as the restaurant is in back and easier to get to from the rear. You can enter either way. I didn't get a chance to check out the axe throwing part during this visit so I won't discuss it. We met another couple and entered from the parking lot at the rear. When you walk in the vestibule, you can only enter or exit on the left as the right side corner of the restaurant is used for live music. On this occasion there was a singer/guitarist playing when we arrived. The other party was seated already so we made our way to the table. There are a bunch of tables and seats at the bar. And the place was packed. Clearly people knew the singer and were there in support. The speakers were turned up and it was hard to hear the conversation at the table. It's a nice menu and has a lot of options. This would be a good spot for our Burger Club, as there were a few options to choose between. In addition to the burgers, there were other handhelds, some nice looking entrees, salads, and nice starters. I opted for one of their burgers and asked for it medium rare. It was perfectly prepared and was quite delicious. My wife got a salad and added chicken. There was a ton of chicken in it. It looked nice and she said it was good. Our two companions ordered burgers and a chicken sandwich respectively and also commented on how good the food was. Our server was very attentive and was constantly refilling drinks before being asked, asked how we were doing, if the food was to our liking, and cleared up finished plates. By the way, their ranch is a dill ranch and is quite tasty. I'd give five stars, except it was extremely loud and hard to hear.

Amazing BBQ restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the ribs and brisket…read more Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere was warm and relaxing, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves great barbecue. We will definitely be back!

Ordered tonight for an early father day dinner and everything was amazing! We got the chef special…read morefor 4 ( it was 4 adults and 2 kids but easily could have fed 2-3 more adults. We have so many left over) all the meats were cooked to perfection. The sides we got were baked beans and seasonal veggie ( it was Brussels sprouts- not my fave will try something else next time) My dad who is the world's pickiest eater enjoyed everything! My kids devoured the sausage. Huge shout out for the service. I called in advance because my son has some allergies and the manager on duty broke everything down for me which made ordering so smooth. I ordered earlier in the day and once again I just closed my son's allergies, and they insisted on recheck everything in the kitchen. Which I appreciated. When I came to pick up the order, I waited just a few moments. Everything was insanely warm and fresh customer service was superb. I also asked for some extra sauce and the girl checking me out re went through all the bbq triple checking for any allergens. Great service. Great food. Can't wait to come back!

Rookies has become our go to spot to watch sports and have dinner. We have been to almost all of…read morethem and this location, Crystal Lake, is my favorite. My kids absolutely love the chicken fingers. My husband loves the burgers and the pizza. We all enjoy the pretzel appetizer. Service is always great and there is always a tv in view so you won't miss any important games.

Visited for the first time today. Cute place - two stories with lots of tvs for watching sports…read more Service was great. Super friendly server. Popcorn is available which is a nice touch. We selected a couple of appetizers and iced tea so not too exciting but there were plenty of good items on the menu. Food was plentiful and prices were comparable. They have pizza too which I think I'd try on my next visit.