50 Best American Restaurants near Lake Villa

“Exceptionally excellent food and peeps!!!“

“They just completed my mom's after funeral party.. the food was fantastic, the service was fantastic.. They knocked it out of the park... We saw the message on the Electronic sign... that was great... THANK YOU !!!!“

“delicious and Jamie the bar tender is so good“

“The food!!! The staff!!! I've tried most everything and loved it.“

“10 out of 10“

“It’s always a fun time had by all. Everybody is very friendly.“

“I came to try the meat loaf stack and my wife the steak sandwich. We thought the food was delicious, and the service was great. We arrived a little before 5 on Friday which was a good time because the restaurant filled up quickly after wards. We’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Hi. I’m Julie. Just moved to the area. Love Lake Villa. Coming from years in Cook County, where small mom and pop hamburger stands are a plenty I was so pleased to find R-Dog.

Friendly staff, always smiling. The character of the antiques that harken back to a simple way of life are a welcome respite in today’s busy world.

Food is amazing, always piping hot. I highly recommend the gyros plate, with its over abundance of fresh meat. Soft warm pita beckons for the cool cucumber sauce. My mom’s #1 guilty pleasure.

Next time you’re in the area, check them out.. Happy munching.“

“Best local restaurant around. Freshest ingredients, even get pork and beef from local farms. Some of the best food we've ever paid for.“

“I took my boys here on a Saturday at around 4:30 after a trip to the Volo museum. We were immediately greeted by a friendly, knowledgeable and attentive waitress. The appetizer plate had the best onion rings and these creamy smoky bacon Gouda Mac n cheese bites that were to die for! Pan pizza came out as a deep dish and my teenager loved it. My oldest and I got the rib and broasted chicken combo…. OMG No regrets! The chicken was seasoned well with a delicious, crispy, light breading and the ribs were fall off the bone scrumptious with a perfect smoky/sweet bbq sauce. Do NOT skip the peach cobbler!! The warm, crispy peaches and streusel topping tasted like it was made with love. What a great place and we absolutely love our server. She was engaging and knew the menu. Will definitely return!“

“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“

“My husband and I have enjoyed our dinners here for 45 years. Similar menu and same receipes. We celebrated our wedding rehearsal dinner here. Our favorite restaurant for our anniversary and birthdays, the best restaurant for Friday fish fry in the state of Wisconsin!“

“We recently had a very special family event at The Board Room, and it was absolutely amazing. The room, decor, and food were all fabulous! Working with the team to coordinate the event was so easy, and the staff that worked our party was attentive and friendly. Would 100% recommend!“

“Food is always good as usual“

“Went through the drive through I waited a few mns for my food. I gor a cheese burger and cheese curds. They came out piping hot! This is awesome and they held the heat in well.

It was really good.
The curds could be better if they added garlic to them. I love their cheese curds.“

“Exceptionally excellent food and peeps!!!“

“Had the opportunty to stop in at the hidden Max-Boyd-s Hideout in Antioch recently, interesting place, decor and experience.

Located in Antioch, but off the beaten path, literally. a few blocks off of Grass Lake Road is the Hideout, not far away from any of the Chain of Lakes.

Weathered and worn, like a old leather jacket, if you are looking for an old school tavern style place, you should stop in.

Bring cash only, or use their ATM, indulge in their beer or drink selection while seated at the bar, table or play a Slot machine.

I enjoyed the grilled chicken sandwich-fries or chips, which was delicious and flavorful.
I see they have ribs, burgers, fish frys and prime rib selections as well available.

The prohibition, Al Capone theme is a nice touch as well. Test your sense of adventure and stop in.“

“Reasonable prices, Good food“

“Great staff and delicious reasonably priced menu. If you are looking to support a small local business, start here. You will not be sorry. Oh, did I say they have the BEST tuna salad in town? SnarfOn!“

“Gotta get those jalapeño poppers and a burger!!!!!! So so so good!“

“Wow best Chicago hot dog I have ever had, service was great. My new go to place.“

“People were just as amazing as the food!“

“It's now called copper bottom. If you read my other reviews you'll know that im a wing snob. The wings are fantastic. The fish tacos are great too. Awesome seating outside where the building protects you from the wind. Great bourbon selection, the drinks are awesome. The wait staff are friendly and funny. They're not afraid to help each other out to make sure you have a great experience.“

“We love your fish boil! We came in last weekend and also enjoyed the new onion jam burger, had a great old fashioned and the service was great. We also stopped at the ice cream parlor and although the staff was busy they made sure to acknowledge us and were friendly & fast!“

“Went for valentine dinner and wife had French onion soup, salad wedge, and Chilean sea bass done perfectly. I had there new bread made on premise, salad wedge, filet, with lobster shavings on top, mashed potatoes, asparagus. Of course martinis and old fashions.“

“Had real good food and drafts“

“😀Great food, however, the “build your own burger“was a disappointment. The onions tasted bitter and very salty. I got the worst case of heartburn from this burger! OMG. Otherwise, everything else is top quality! Be careful when ordering this “build your own burger.”🍔 I’ve never tasted onions so bad, and seem to be imbedded into the meat that tasted so bitter and awful salty. Too bad because in my opinion, all other dishes are superb! Susan Lee Dzialo“

“Everything on the menu is delicious! Large portions, great taste, and the best prices in town!“

“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!“

“Dog friendly. Lots of dogs. Good food. Great covered area. Sturdy chairs. Friendly dog lover waitresses“

“what a great place food is delicious and atmosphere is good to have to say the chef is the best“

“GREAT SERVICE!! our waiter, June, was the best! he was very nice and so funny, good vibes the whole time! The food was so yummy and our waiters recommendations were very helpful!! thx!!!!“

“Great place to stop when you’re on the road.“

“Such a fun place--great decor! Staff amazing! Food amazing! Will definitely be back!!“

“This restaurant is one of a kind. I love the decor, especially during a holiday. At the moment it's Valentines and Mardi Gras. The food is delicious. Be sure to check out the specials.“

“Best hotdog and fries in town!! Fast service, friendly staff.“

“I always have a good time there . I especially love the hospitality there . Theres a hostess there named Melissa who is absolutely wonderful and nice and made me feel extra comfortable gaming there . Shes always checking how people are doing and always make sure people have refreshments. Would defintly recommend this place !“

“Haven't had/been there in so long. It's been like 6 or 7 years. Possibly like 2018 or 2019. Customer Service went well, Concrete Mixer is so good, Restaurant is cleanliness even the floors and I will be returning! Good job Culvers in Antioch! ❤️“

“MOST DEFINITELY AN ALL 10/10/10/10 FOR DINING AND THE ATMOSPHERE IS AMAZING AS WELL AS ALL THE STAFF !!!!!!!!!“

“We had liver and onions with mashed potatoes and chicken fajitas today. Both were very good. The liver was some of the best we've ever had.“

“My husband and kids stopped in for chicken dinners and it was delicious! The staff were friendly, food was great and it’s just so beautiful and clean inside. We will be back tomorrow for Bingo night!“

“First time visit to Shelby Campbell’s and we LOVED it!! Dawn was our bartender and she was amazing! My friends and I weren’t sure what to order and she suggested a margarita. OMG, it was the BEST margarita I have ever had! Dawn was very attentive and the atmosphere was fun! From now on, every time we go to the outlet mall, we’re stopping at Shelby Campbell’s!!“

“My wife is Celiac so we always need to be extra cautious when we order out. Typically we play it safe with the BOGO Double Butter Burger Deluxe burgers w/o bread but tonite we were feeling like a change of pace so I took a chance a called to what other GF options we had. Olivia was an absolute rock star and knew all the answers to my gluten free questions. She spoke to me on the phone and then assisted with my additional questions once I was onsite to order. A HUGE thanx to Olivia for her patience and expertise and to Culver’s for offering those with Celiac Disease options when they don’t feel like cooking and want a quick bite out!“

“This is my go to lunch spot. Great food, service and pricing!“

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

“We had fish fry-baked cod, and baked perch, hush puppies, amazing potato salad and coleslaw. Really good! Pleasantly surprised! Good service, too.“

“The first thing I like is George standing by the door greeting people and saying welcome home. I love the food. The food is homemade and excellent. I love the service. I love the prices, they are very reasonable. There isn’t a thing about that place that I could criticize. I love everything, and that’s why we keep going all the time. Thank you for listening to me. George is a wonderful guy and I recommend that everybody go there. Thank you, Ele & Larry“

“What a great local place. Just had one of the best fried chicken dinners tonight. Homemade soups and dinners are always top notch. 😋“

“My husband had asked for a seat near the windows, so we could see the Waterpark. The host did everything she could to make sure we had one. Eric was our waiter, and he was so polite and patient with us. I had asked about the shrimp pasta and getting it without meat, and he informed me that a plain pasta is definitely available. It's just not on the menu. We also ordered the specialty drinks: the Firefly and the Stawberry Lemonade Vodka. They were delicious!“

“Excellent food and customer service!“