33 Best Bar & Grill near Johnsburg

“Really great food. A staple here in Johnsburg.“

“The food was good, friendly staff and cozy atmosphere.“

“Fast Service, Great Staff, the owner is great“

“Great little place to hang out and grab a burger and chat with local folks“

“An absolute hidden gem. Great selection and atmosphere, but most of all, the people there are fantastic. The owner, Dave, is one of the nicest humans you will ever meet. It is the kind of place that makes you feel like a regular the first time you visit. Not in some corporate scripted way, just genuinely friendly but never overbearing.“

“The bbq wings were so good! Also loved the chili. My husband said the sausages were good. Had a cold mug of Hofbrau beer : ) The server was really nice and attentive. We really like it! Look forward to going back.“

“I want to begin by saying that we love this place. BUT, the service and food were just horrible. My husband's wings were good but my nachos were terrible. The lack of beef was covered up with lettuce and triple helping of sour cream. I left hungry. We usually stay for more than 1 drink, but I had to get out of there due to a very miserable child screaming for its mother to pay attention to her. Just an overall unpleasant experience.“

“looking for good food and down to earth people this is your spot. it's a staple in the community by boat or car you can hang out and have good drinks with good friends. if you don't know now you know!“

“disappointed in their lack of willingness to stand by their supposed convictions of supplying many forms of entertainment, then buckling under closed minded social pressure.“

“Stop! If you miss it, turn around! You’ll go, “Really? Golf balls and good food?” Yep, leave the clubs home - too cold for that - and don’t whiz by without stopping for a bite. There’s a reason so many cars are parked in the lot. The locals get it. Be a local!“

“I always have a great time visiting this place! 😊 A big thank you to Carrie and Sue for their friendly and attentive service-they always make guests feel welcome. 👏 Special thanks to Freddy as well for the fun Sunday raffles and the amazing $1 taco deals during Bears games! 🌮🏈 The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and well prepared, no matter what you order. One of my favorite things is their Friday night fish fry, which is absolutely worth trying. 🐟😋 If you're looking for great food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere, I definitely recommend stopping by! ⭐❤️“

“Best mozzarella sticks ever long cheese pull“

“Friendly and fun! Decent $5 burger!“

“If you want to sit by the water and enjoy a nice night out and great snack food (Italian Beef bites) and burgers, I recommend The Longshot. Go see Lisa on Friday night and tell her Krista and Lori sent you!“

“Great vibes and great food“

“Amazing atmosphere with delicious food and drinks! The sunset toast is such a unique and fun experience!“

“Great time … great food…. Excellent staff !!! Good job guys !!!“

“very friendly place with great food and great prices. we will be back :)“

“Great little place to stop in for a drink or evening bar food. It's our neighborhood dive bar, and we love it. The owner is easy to talk to and has some great jokes. We love the "oldman" bar feel and like it just the way that it is, has pool table, darts and gaming.“

“Always some good music on Friday nights. Friendly staff and owner. They remember what you drink.“

“We decided to try this place for the first time and it turned out to be an amazing choice. The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Every dish came out fresh and steaming, straight from the kitchen, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell they care about serving quality meals. It was a fantastic visit and we are already looking forward to coming back again.“

“What is going on with the cooks? Food was always good but it has changed. Not one of the top places to go to eat anymore!“

“Awesome place to eat and drink. Outside tables on the sand overlooking the water. Great service by Kylie.“

“my bf ordered the Ruben and I ordered the corned beef and cabbage dinner and omg 😲 it was so good! the portions are huge! the price is even better!“

“love this place. great service and drinks. the food is well priced and delicious“

“Food excellent wonderful atmosphere“

“Great band “Raven” was playing. Meat raffle and live music“

“had a great time at Karaoke the other night the dj was so nice and takes song recommendations it was awesome I definitely will be coming again !!!!!“

“Good food and the outside seating was good for a evening dinner. We highly recommend The Grove Pub and Grill.“

“All the waitresses are amazing, the food is top tier. My go to place for wings for sure“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a great experience at Docks Bar & Grill. The service was excellent, the food was good, and everything came out fast. We also really enjoyed the conversations with the bartenders — friendly, welcoming, and genuinely engaging. I mentioned that I appreciated the TVs being on the same channel, because when multiple screens are on different channels, the flickering lights can be overwhelming for me. I’m disabled and live with Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) and CPTSD, along with chronic migraines. The sunglasses I wear help reduce light sensitivity from LEDs and neon lighting, and the staff was kind, open, and understanding when I explained this. It meant a lot to be treated with respect and curiosity rather than judgment. The bartender was friendly, approachable, and handled the conversation with warmth and professionalism. Great atmosphere, great people, and a place that makes you feel welcome. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Broken Oar is always a great time, especially on a summer Saturday afternoon. The atmosphere is lively, the crowd is fun, and the staff is consistently friendly and attentive.

We came by boat just to grab a few drinks and appetizers. Everything was good, but the churro fries were the standout of the day—absolutely worth ordering and highly recommended.

My only complaint is the docking situation. Getting from the docks to the restaurant requires walking through muddy, sandy terrain, which isn't ideal. More importantly, the docks sit very high above the water, and the exposed metal underneath ended up scratching our boat. If you have a typical recreational boat, I'd honestly think twice about arriving by water, as there's a real risk of cosmetic damage.

Despite that, the food, drinks, service, and overall atmosphere keep us coming back. We'll definitely be back—just probably by car next time.“

“We have been here twice in the last month and I can't believe I'm just discovering what a great place this is. The food we've had has all been delicious. The staff has been very friendly as well. Prices are average. Would recommend for sure.“