Restaurants in Grayslake

“Highly recommend trying Merienda’s. I went there based on a recommendation from a friend. Loved the vibe, mom/pop, cute restaurant, with a lot of delicious options. Tried the spicy shrimp with garlic rice, pancit, ube latte with oat milk, pink calamansi lemonade, & mango cheesecake. Delicious! Will definitely go back to try other dishes. Very reasonably priced for the portion size. The guy at the register was friendly & enthusiastic with helping us select our entree.”

“I dont eat alot of Hispanic food but this place was awesome. 10 out of 10 would recommend”

“El pollo está delicioso el personal es muy amable”

“Amazing breakfast, nice people , reasonable prices , fits nicely the mold for "small town breakfast place" Next time I'm in town , I'll be back”

“Exceptionally excellent food and peeps!!!”

“Fantastic Mexican food. Friendly Staff. Hidden Gem. Eat local.”

“This is the second year we’ve gotten your Thanksgiving dinner, specifically the Son of a Feast for my husband and I. Easily 6+ servings. Absolutely phenomenal! There was not a single thing that I thought was “meh” and the green beans were amazing, much improved since last year. We will continue to get these holiday dinners as long as you offer them! Can’t wait for Christmas!”

“Chips were to die for! Best chips I’ve ever had! Light, crispy, salty, pockets of air out it over the edge! Guacamole and salsas were perfect!!!! Customer service was full of smiles and enthusiasm. Made my day!!!! I can’t wait to go back!!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!”

“GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE+1(8O5)-41O 5OO2 NO NONSENSE AND GREAT ASSISTANCE!!!”

“Friendly staff, great food!”

“Tony’s Butcher Shop is THE BEST!!! My family has been going there for over 20 years and we are never disappointed. When we have guests over, they rave about the quality of the meat we get from Tony’s, and that’s exactly why we have been loyal customers! Sean has taken over and made the wonderful Tony’s even better! His passion for trying new recipes and prepared meals, ensuring quality products, and partnering with local sources are just a few examples of how he had gone above and beyond to make Tony’s a full experience and service! My favorite cuts from them are their delicious filet mignon and pork tenderloin! My husband loves going and finding out what special prepared type of sausage or smoked meat he has whipped up for the week. My sister came back from the butcher today and said Sean was excited about a soup he was going to make and share with customers and she tried their roast beef or Italian beef last week and said it was fantastic! You can just tell everything the staff there sources, sells, and makes is all done with care and done so well! I believe they even have locally sourced eggs now, too. We look forward to seeing how Tony’s continues to grow and evolve over the years, because it just keeps getting even better! Not to mention, even the kids like to go to Tony’s with us — nobody is ever sad about a lollipop. 😊 Thank you Sean and the Tony’s staff for all you do serving the community! Cheering for you all!”

“My mother took me here and I fell in love with the food. I’ve been bringing now my friends, coworkers, and extended family to have a taste of their food and they love it. The atmosphere is so nice and the workers are wonderful! Definitely recommend this place!”

“I thoroughly enjoyed my Pad Thai (hot with a side of fresh vegetables)
The staff was very attentive
The atmosphere was professional looking and peaceful.”

“we had another great dinner there last night - we split a huge Torta and share the spiral potato and Texas twinkie (bacon wrapped jalapeño filled with cream cheese) delicious”

“We have visited at least 10 times before since moving back to the area, but tonight we sat outside in the heated patio area. Our service from start to finish was amazing, the food was absolutely fantastic. We usually sit inside by the bar but I cannot wait for summer to enjoy more of this patio! The staff, drinks, apps, food, and atmosphere could not be more enjoyable.”

“I’m so glad I found this place! great fresh food and good service. A great addition to the neighborhood.”

“The blts are amazing here! I mean so much is amazing here! Thank you for always providing such amazing food and treats!”

“I found out about them when I went to the farmers market this past Saturday. My pregnant self was overwhelmed by all the pies and I really wanted all of them but I was recommended the chocolate pecan pie and it was the best pie I’ve ever eaten. I can’t wait to try the other ones. Highly recommend!”

“What a fun environment, I had such a blast, and the food was spectacular. The bartender was so sweet and made the night nothing but a fun time for me and my friend. Regulars are always there and welcoming new people and I will go back again and again!!”

“Best bakery ever.”

“The blts are amazing here! I mean so much is amazing here! Thank you for always providing such amazing food and treats!”

“We went here for dinner tonite. Was just as amazing as what we remember when they were in McHenry!! We sure miss you in McHenry!!! Please hurry and come back 🙃😊 The staff is always friendly and very good customer service!! Always was a favorite place of ours.”

“Had almost everything here and recently had grilled chicken salad and gyro salad. XLNT as always. No wonder why they have been in business before the greatful dead.”

“Great food, great drinks, friendly service, dining room or bar tops available to eat. TV’s galore if you’re looking to watch sports. I can’t say enough good things about this place. C’mon ”

“We visited on a Saturday morning, right at prime breakfast time. Place was busy but we still got seated right away. Pretty standard breakfast fare, had the Viking breakfast, eggs, ham were good. Pancakes were better than average, don't miss those! We will be back for sure.”

“Great Bar tenders, reasonable prices, good location”

“We stumbled in here a few months ago and it is now our go to hang out. Honestly, some of the best burgers and pizza around. Everything is made fresh (even their salad dressings and soups are made in house daily!). Become a regular and you will find family here!”

“Culver’s Grayslake is my 32nd Culver’s. As someone else in the reviews said, “You can’t go wrong with Culver’s.” I visited on Friday, May 23, 2025. Their ice cream always hits the spot and I couldn’t believe how great business was going. The staff was friendly and respectful and overall the mood and atmosphere of Culver’s in Grayslake, Illinois was awesome! (Written 5-30-25)”

“Leighanne was the perfect wine guide. She gave us a lot of historical facts about the family and even the area in general. We learned so much and enjoyed these wonderful wines! I loved her patience and attention to detail. Thank you!!”

“Cookie decorating class was so much fun. The cookies looked great and were delicious. I will definitely do again.”

“We stopped by to try BR's version of the Mangonada. It looked very colorful and mouth watering. It's more of a smoothie than an ice cream, which explains why the guy looked at me weird when I asked for a spoon ?. So besides getting over the difference in consistency, it's Really Good! I started eating it with a spoon and then just gave up and stuck the straw in ?. It's a nice twist on the original Mangonada. I will definitely buy again!”

“Ordered a birthday cake for my boyfriends 25th birthday and got this remarkable treat! So pretty and tasty!! 😍😍😍”

“Very poor service. They forgot our order and we waited for almost 2 hours. Eventually canceled our food. They did give us a round of drinks but disappointed. It says I recommend but it should say do not!”

“We had moo shu pork, pork fried rice, and fried dumplings. All were excellent, and were ready when they said they’d be. I would add that the pork fried rice is consistently good, but was even better than usual this ”

“The food is delicious!”

“Had real good food and drafts”

“Old school bar one of the oldest in town. No frills just a grat place to sit have a drink and chat with the locals. FYI it is directly behind the Cop Shop if you care.”

“Are you in the mood for sea food? One of the best local restaurant Umai Sushi & Hibachi has great selections of sea food dishes and sushi. We order takeout once in while and always have a great experience, the ingredients are always fresh and we are always craving more. Highly recommended 👌 👍”

“Love the food, especially the roasted red pepper soup! The servers are great. Indoor amosphere is loud, but I guess it is somewhat of a sports bar. The patio in the summer is lovely!!”

“Very friendly staff. Personable too. This location will always get my business after they found my father in laws lost phone and held for us to pick up. Another time they gave my daughter a free doughnut cause she waved to the drive thru window from the back seat. Nice people.”

“Parking: Plenty of free parking in lot.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room to move around”

“We ordered when they first opened but at that time felt there weren't many options and food was bland. Glad we gave this place a second chance! We ordered today and everything was delicious! They expanded their menu and was so happy to see the Indonesian Peanut Saute! Husband loved the Pad Thai. We had the Green Goddess and Raspberry Poppy Seed Pecan salads and they were super fresh and paired nicely with the dressings. Great friendly customer service from the young man taking the orders. Will definitely be back!”

“It's the only restaurant my whole family will agree on! The food and service are consistently fantastic. I appreciate their frequent changing drink menus and food offerings. The bar and windows throughout give it an open, modern feel. Can't wait for summer when they open the large front windows...”