Emil's Tavern on Center

161 Center St, Grayslake
(847) 543-8879

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J Perry

They call themselves a sports bar. However just went in on a Saturday night, which was full of college football. Emil’s had 15 TV’s tuned in to the Cubs game. I understand it is a local baseball team, but I think 15 Tvs on one game is a bit much. There were plenty of people in the restaurant that would have liked to have watched other football games. So I guess it’s a sports bar as long as you are interested in watching the one game. Very disappointing

Atmosphere: 1

Kristina Marie

Everything was great! Food was fantastic and it was very comfortable to hangout at. Our server was very nice but goofy, messed up a couple times. We don’t know if he was new, if it was because it was busy because it was very busy or if he was going through some personal stuff… BUT he didn’t make excuses like “you ordered this” or “someone else messed up”, he simply apologized and immediately fixed the issue, which we greatly appreciate! I hate when the server blames someone else or whatever, to me it doesn’t matter, just fix it! He had us giggling the whole time, even though he was making mistakes! Will definitely be going back very soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Gisela Davila

1st timer! Heard the pizza and wings were awesome, so I decided to try out. Needless to say they we phenomenal!! Service was great and great atmosphere, I Will be back for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Barbara Bitar

Lively place with plenty of large screen TVs yet you could have a conversation. Waitress was great, servers brought out food quickly and with a smile.

They have a standard and high seats, bar seats, and several booths.

Broasted chicken was fantastic and tge wrap was excellent too.

Will be back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aaron Patton

Always a good time there.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Donald Larson

Regular patrons for lunch and dinner. Excellent food - particularly enjoy the broasted chicken and burgers. Soups and chili are also good. Lots of screens makes sports part of your meal if desired. Excellent service - our server most recently was Yazzy who clearly loves her job. Just the right amount of attention without hovering. She provided perfect service for an excellent and fairly priced meal. We’ll be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Emil's Famous Broasted Chicken, Mushroom Swiss Burger, Sandwich and Bowl of Soup, Reuben

Cameron Hatten

Good experience every time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah S.

We eat here often. The homemade soups are absolutely amazing!!! If you get it with the bread bowl it comes out crusty and delicious. The buffalo wings are cooked perfectly as well. Broasted chicken needed seasoning when I had it. We eat here at least once a week.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Derek Zeimet

Only place that has pulled off a Italian beef pizza that was right. Right portions of toppings. Not greasy, knocked it out of the park.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Lemke

Sarah was a fantastic bartender. Great food and drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Ano

Came in for a quick bite and found myself looking at the menu for a long while. I asked the bartender who wrote the menu and she was taken back because she thought there was something wrong with it. To which I replied, no everything sounds so good I can't decide what to have. I had a cold Turkey sub with smokey bacon and cheese lettuce tomato and onion. It was fabulous. I'll be back. Center street has something for everyone. You gotta try it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rob Rains

We stopped in after golf and sat outside on the patio. Our server was very friendly and attentive.
The food was solid. We started with nachos and wings. Both were good. Three of us got different types of burgers.

We would go again the next time we are up in the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Thomas Spychala

Received food in 3 minutes from ordering 1/3 finish with 1 beer
Food was not hot
Waited lengthy time to get bill paid

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

jessie kirkland

Great place and food. Good cocktails as well. Louisiana chicken was good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nelson Seelye

Great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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