50 Best Burger Restaurants near Lake Forest

“Best burgers in the area!“

“Simply amazing for the last 15 years running!“

“Amazing service ! Bar tender Jimmy was absolutely great. My boyfriend and I stopped by for a quick drink and soup before the movies and had a Good time thanks to him!“

“absolutely amazing burger joint. I've had them 2 times now and both times the burgers were phenomenal and the service was fantastic! highly recommended!“

“The service was fine. Our server was polite and responsive. The atmosphere is casual. As there are lots of hard surfaces, the noise level is somewhat high. The food was good. The "black truffle" barrata is a ball of cheese on top of some stewed green vegetables. I detected no evidence of any truffles in the dish. No truffle aroma or flavor. Seafood pasta primavera was tasty with fresh seafood.“

“The service was great, the food was made fresh to order. The dirty rice, mashed potatoes, and mushrooms was really good. The chicken was hot and crispy I definitely recommend. I give 5 stars“

“The service and food were awesome! I'd definitely recommend to friends and family!“

“The food was great and the service was quick as well! Great atmosphere and good people. Our fav was the Knockout Burger but a close second was the Hot Chick. The wings were crispy and juicy albeit a little on the sweeter side for a mango habanero. Over all loved the food and will be coming back for more!

Dietary restrictions: Zabiha Halal“

“Such a great place and lovely staff! We got the BWB Smash Burger, Beyond Meat Burger (always a treat to find good vegetarian options), fries and a traditional chocolate malt and everything was delicious, good quality and service was impeccable. Really lovely and friendly staff. Will be making this a regular place to eat for sure :)“

“Went here a couple times while in town for work. Some of the best food I have had in a long time!! Best pretzel I think I’ve ever had. Will be back if in town!!“

“Farm house burger was really good. We also had a party melt. IF YOU DON'T LIKE GARDINERE have them take it off. The burger is hot with it. My sweet potato fries were ok but they didn't come out hot they were room temp as if they sat out while my food was making.“

“I grew up on Super dawg and had to visit on my Chicagoland visit. I was staying closer to the Wheeling location in the Northwest suburbs. They have a true Chicago dog, with neon green relish, sport peppers and poopy seed bun. It was a treat to also find a pickled green tomato.

On the downside, hot dogs seemed smaller and definitely less crinkle fries, in. A smaller box. Perhaps next time I will order just the hot dog and a side of fries as a better value and more fries. They have more food options available for those that aren't into hot dogs. A nostalgic place to visit.

Parking: Plenty of parking at Wheeling location. Limited at Chicago/original location.“

“The staff is very friendly. The food was good. The atmosphere was wonderful. I recommend you guys to get the hamburger there they have different ones.“

“CM Chicken is a fried chicken lover’s paradise! We went there to celebrate my dad’s birthday, and as a fried chicken enthusiast with sky-high standards, he was thoroughly impressed. The original bone-in chicken was absolutely incredible—perfectly crispy on the outside and unbelievably juicy on the inside.

The atmosphere made it even better—fun, welcoming, and perfect for a family celebration. It turned my dad’s birthday into a night to remember. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the entire experience was just fantastic from start to finish.

If you’re looking for the best fried chicken and a great place to gather with family and friends, CM Chicken is the place to go. We can’t wait to come back for more!

Kid-friendliness: Had high chairs and very accommodating and patient. Gave us a small sealed boba cup for each kiddo!“

“Went to Little Louie’s on a whim and we loved it. We got a Cajun wrap and cheeseburger with fries. All of it was out to the table very fast and it was excellent tasting. We aren’t from the area but it will be a place we stop at when we come back thru for sure“

“We are from Milwaukee & stayed in Gurnee for a few days. Wanted good food for a good price & landed on Red Robin. So happy we did. The staff was super friendly, especially our server Luna. She was FANTASTIC in every single way — knowledgeable, accommodating, fun & she provided excellent customer service. The salads were so YUMMY! Thank you for the delicious food & for making our experience top notch, Luna! You’re the best (please let her know) ?“

“I went to Lucky Scottie for the first time. I've been invited by a friend who sings but never made it. I was impressed with the place in Waukegan. I'll be back soon. Keep up the good work!“

“Our server, Chris, was very helpful in suggesting meal options, and making sure we had everything we wanted. Our food was delivered quickly, and it was all delicious! We will definitely be back!“

“The food was really good i had lamb chops mac cheese greens and catfish and grits amazing the owner was nice and the staff“

“Everything good here. Will come back again. Nice selection on menu. The only opp which was small, is I am following keto, and asked the burger be served bunless, still wanted the lettuce, tomato, pickle onion typical toppings. The burger came plain, no toppings. It was still a good size and tasty however.“

“Food is awesome here, and every kids meal comes with a free ice cream, my daughter instantly fell in love when she found that out. Now she wants to go all the time. She loved the burger and fries also but the free ice cream excited her lol.“

“One of my favorite restaurants. I LOVE the salad with fried goat cheese & beets. Also the croque monsieur was really good 😊“

“Great food and great service!“

“Try their chili! It is the best. Great atmosphere.“

“I've been here three times in the past year and have been wowed each time. The employees are always nice and accommodating. The food is perfect each time, the bathrooms and restaurant itself are very clean, and the space is welcoming! That's saying a lot from someone who worked in a lot of restaurants over the years and can easily spot issues. Bagels are chewy, thaw nicely after being in my freezer for a bit, and make excellent sandwiches. Thank you for the Windex and cleaning up my water bottle catastrophe ;)“

“Discovered this place while browsing around the area looking for different places to try during my lunch hour: very friendly staff, very quick and convenient, the food was very tasty. Highly recommend!“

“It’s a great place to bring your family“

“Awesome experience, love that they support local youth sports organizations. Culver’s is awesome“

“A must try. Many options. Affordable. Great comfortable seating. Nice decor. Full bar.“

“Delicious burgers, fried chicken, ice cream, etc.“

“I ordered a small request of chicken tenders and cheese curds (that's it!!) And it took almost 30 minutes for them to get it to me. So much for fast food. The worst part was I ordered takeout, so by the time I got home, both the chicken and the curds were cold. But every other time has been no problem, with really good food.

Parking: Lots of spots

Kid-friendliness: Really nice to children- they have special bags that kids meals come in, and prizes behind the counter for frequent visitors, not to mention the number of booths which we all know kids love for some reason...“

“Love this place, the service is great food is always consistently delicious“

“Tasty but pricey. Pro Tip: Order the fries well done and thank me later.“

“Un momento agradable Atmosfera agradable para pensar y relajarte luego de un tedioso dia de trabajo“

“Good solid breakfast establishment, service friendly and quick, but no rushing the customers to seat others.
I asked for my toast to be buttered and was told " we don't for covid concerns". I rolled my eyes, but said no more. I checked later to determine if there were any state or federal prohibitions for buttering toast, OF COURESE THERE WEREN'T!
I'M there are a few people who love hard cold butter spread on cold toast, NOT ME.
injury to insult the butter Is in tiny tiny little sealed plastic small square packs, open 3 or4 just to butter the one piece of toast, what a waste of landfill with plastic, but that isn't a consideration.
Suggedtion... butter the toast as the customer requests, get rid of the small butter packs and go to the paper foil wrapped butter for those who wish to butter there own toast.“

“Food was good, mu daughter was amazed of sa fan andvthe decorations“

“To the staff at Libertyville Culver’s, thank you so much for taking care of Hanna during her Special Needs Transition Pathways work program. Hanna loved working there. Not to worry, we love Culverts and Hanna will be back!“

“I went through the drive-through at this Libertyville location right off of Milwaukee Avenue. I was expecting to be disappointed as I was in a hurry to grab something to eat with a bunch of meat in it. I chose the Texas double whopper. I was so surprised when I got the bag from the drive-through. The sandwich was not smashed the bun was light and fluffy, The lettuce was rough cut not polarized it was cold like it just been made the bacon is crispy it was not stopping it was actually what you would expect when you spent 8 1/2 bucks on cheeseburger and I was Very impressed. I do not know if this is a Burger King improving their ingredients and toppings effort or it’s this specific location to do things a little bit different because they need to compete. I would probably go back and try Burger King again after“

“Great food the gyros was amazing I think the New owner is doing a great job taking care the place“

“Very efficient drive-thru and friendly associates for an early morning breakfast order. The breakfast sandwich was great, and I'm stunned that I haven't gone to Wendy's more often. The parking lot was wide open in the early morning, and traffic on Half Day was congested with kids heading to school.“

“Delicious and community minded!! Thank u Culver’s“

“So there were only THREE guys working this afternoon... However their personalities equalled at least SIX! All three gents greeted me the moment I stepped in and had smiles on their faces.

Jeremy was super friendly when I ordered and all of them were having a good time at work. Smiling. Laughing. And getting it done.

My food came out fresh & hot and was delicious as expected from Five Guys.

I hope the whole team is as energetic and friendly as these three where today.

Five stars for Five Guys!“

“Went there today for Sip and Paint your pet event... it was sooo fun, food was DELISH and self serve booze wall was cool as hell!! Owners were wonderful, welcoming and engaging and artist conducting event was awesome too!! I'll definitely be back for food and games and highly recommend to others too!! Thank you for a great afternoon!! 😁“

“Most fun and kind service EVER!!“

“This place has amazing sandwiches. The BEST!“

“My favorite DQ! My son is currently obsessed with DQ and he likes this area because the seating is right next to the road. The staff has always been great, too!My cup of sprinkles fell while leaving and they replaced my cup for free! ?Sometimes tricky to get in/out of the lot, but otherwise love it!“

“Really good ice cream at fairly low prices. Never tried the food, only ice cream, but everything I've gotten so far has been really good! Nice staff, and fun options for exclusive flavors that change every month!

Parking: This DQ is in a crowded plaza, so parking can be tough to find

Kid-friendliness: Nice staff who care about you, and your kids“

“This place is the classic "Jewish style" deli gem. The brunch crowd are gossiping older folks, who sit forever and get a million refills on their pickles. Their pickles are AMAZING, they have bagels, latkes, eggs, sandwiches, spreads, the best chicken soup (made with love), and their desserts are delicious. They even support local businesses and authors by selling items in their store and having little change collection bins (tzedakah boxes). Even prices are reasonable, especially considering inflation. You won't be disappointed by eating here!

Vegetarian options: Eggs, sandwiches, soups, salads, pancakes, wraps, all the typical deli-style options.

Dietary restrictions: They were very good about helping a friend of mine who just had surgery, with a list of "not allowed foods" figure out what she could eat!

Parking: Giant parking lot.“

“Great food with friendly staff“