50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Lake Villa

“Great place and great people. Love their Red Lager and met my future wife through Harbor Brewing.“

“first timer, everything was top notch. Great staff and service. Had the ribeye was done perfectly sides were great. Owner stopped by for a chat, great guy. Will definitely be our go to place for fine dining.“

“This place is legit!!!! Excellent rolls! Thanks for running out to grab dock lines! If you’ve just passed by…… Definitely stop next time.“

“The perfect "old time " ice cream and food stand!“

“After my doctor visits, my husband treats me to lunch at the restaurant of my choice. We just passed Eggspress in Lindenhurst. I suggested we try the restaurant. We were so pleased with the food, atmosphere and service. David, our server, was very attentive and pleasant“

“Everything I’ve tried so far has been amazing! Fresh ingredients, clean establishment, and friendly staff. The steak and chicken Philly and burgers are my go to but the gyros are amazing as well. The fries are addicting! Give em a try and I’m willing to bet you’ll be a regular.“

“First of all, Simon’s a great host who also loves to make software. We’re here all the time, and our team loves coming to Open Mic to work, be creative, and meet with clients. It’s a comfortable, welcoming space that naturally sparks good conversations and cool ideas—some of our best ideas have come out of brainstorming sessions in this spot. Sometimes we’re heads-down getting work done, sometimes sketching things out, sometimes picking up a guitar or playing a little piano between sprints. Great coffee and tea, a relaxed creative vibe, and always something interesting going on. It’s one of our favorite spots in Lake County, Illinois.“

“Food is great. My daughter enjoys Thai food at Lamoon Thai.😍“

“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.“

“Excellent food and customer service!“

“Very inviting folks! Absolutely delicious and HUGE portions for a very good price! I'll be eating off the chicken teriyaki for a week!! HIGHLY recommend!“

“Very Good Dinner tonight. We had Brisket dinner over mashed, dark chicken thighs with mashed and garlic shrimp over pasta. All meals were quite good. Ample portions. Only fault today, Food came out too fast... salad was 2 minutes behind our appetizer, and main course was out before we were done with our salads. We will be back.“

“I went to The Wicked Egg with my daughter and it was a great experience. Everyone who works there is so friendly, the food was prepared quickly and tasted good. I definitely recommend The Wicked Egg!“

“After a couple of years away following an uneven prior experience, a recent return to Bottaio with friends proved both reassuring and mildly frustrating. The dining room remains one of the restaurant’s strongest assets: warm, attractive, and inviting in a way that signals classic Italian comfort. Unfortunately, that promise is undercut by one persistent flaw—seating that is simply uncomfortable. After fifteen minutes, the chairs distract from the experience, an avoidable misstep in a restaurant that otherwise understands ambiance. Service, by contrast, was a highlight. Our server struck an engaging balance between edgy and personable, and—most importantly—demonstrated genuine knowledge of the menu and wine list. Wine selections, guided by their recommendations, were uniformly well received by the table, showing thoughtful pairing and sound judgment. The meal began on a high note with excellent crusty bread, a simple but well-executed opening gesture that set expectations optimistically. The entrées, however, struggled to rise beyond adequacy. While none were poor, they failed to deliver the refinement or depth one hopes for. The veal parmigiana arrived in an impressively large portion but was overly breaded, sacrificing balance and nuance. In contrast, the risotto stood out as the best dish of the evening—properly executed, flavorful, and satisfying. Other diners echoed a similar sentiment: the food was good, but never quite great. This mirrors past experiences and suggests a recurring issue rather than an off night. Bottaio remains a solid option for casual Italian dining, particularly for those who value ambiance, wine, and congenial service. With greater attention to detail in the kitchen—and a renewed focus on authenticity and precision—the restaurant has the potential to elevate its culinary standing meaningfully. One hopes that future visits will see that promise more fully realized.“

“Love this place! I’m from Wisconsin but life close to the Illinois boarder. I came across this gem while driving by. We stopped and order food- and then went back up to the window to order a few more times. The staff were very sweet and time efficient. Their creamsicle soft serve cone is to die for! We’ll be back!“

“😀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“

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

“Got the meatball sub from there an it was delicious!!!! Owner was kind enough to offer us samples of deli sandwiches and sidewinder fries due to an event which we’re also spectacular!!! Will definitely be back!“

“The lengua tacos were delicious and the tamales were loaded with shredded pork. I’ll be back again soon.“

“great coffee! its very cozy“

“We’ve visited many times and every time is a good experience. We love to go and let our daughter pick out a cookie as they have many fun characters to choose from. Today they offered free any size drinks for Mom’s on Mother’s Day. How wonderful, what a treat! Thank you 🩷“

“Very fresh and good food.“

“I have been to your restaurant three times first time had steak tacos ,second time ribeye burrito, tonight tampiquena dinner all three were delicious!!!! Don't change anything. You really have it going on!!!!!“

“This is genuinely our favorite pizza in the area. Brad is an absolute sweetheart. The prices are great. We ordered pizza from them for our rehearsal dinner and everyone loved it!“

“Food is always good as usual“

“I wish I got some photos because of how lovely everything was! Best wonton soup in the area hands down, and always pleasant service! We used to come here often enough that the lovely waitress would recognize my boyfriend and ask if he wanted their (fabulous) Thai beer. Wonton soup is garnished with cilantro, green onions, and DELICIOUS fried garlic, had to order some to go! Fresh sushi that is rolled very well with beautiful presentation, delicious drunken noodles, perfect miso soup, and very fresh house salad with crisp red onions (I've never had such a nice house salad like this before, honestly!) Great portions and everything always the perfect temperature!“

“Excellent pizza! Excellent Sea Bass! Great value! Personable server!“

“Everyone is so knowledgeable and helpful. Its my 1 stop for supplements“

“I always have a great experience here! Even when the line is super long, the employees get through everyone super fast and have never gotten a drink order wrong!

S/o Jason for answering all my questions about the menu and making sure I got exactly what I want!“

“Reasonable prices, Good food“

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

“Wonderful wines with a personal touch! We really enjoyed the tasting - the wines are out of this world, there's something for everyone. Everyone we met while tasting at GFWC was incredibly kind (we love a family business!). We will absolutely be back & will continue to tell others to go as well!“

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

“Great vacation get away! Very clean had everything we needed. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.“

“Awesome must go place. Outdoor seating. Great Lake view.“

“My Wife and I had our wedding rehearsal dinner here and nothing was short of amazing. Great food, great service! Myles was our server and was fun and attentive. All of our guests had an amazing time. Just enough to be nice with enough edge to be biker friendly.“

“Food excellent wonderful atmosphere“

“Tried the new menu item Gyros. Hope they keep it on the menu. They were great. The Tzatziki Sauce which makes a Gyro was perfect with enough cucumbers. We now have a new place to go to for Gyros. Last, I had just about everything on their menu and everything is delicious.“

“Was there Thursday night we had Braised Short ribs and crispy Brussels sprouts was delicious service was great the bartender colie made me a special drink Wow will definitely be back“

“Clean and courteous, excellent soups and sandwiches“

“Great place to hang out and vibe food is AMAZING drinks are BOMB 💣“

“Great food, fair prices, friendly staff.“

“I have wanting to eat here. So last week we were in the neighborhood and they didn't disappointed. The Texas Burger was very good. The FF were alittle well done. But we left full. Our server was there by herself and did a excellent job. I watch her stay on top thing. We are definitely coming back.“

“I went here for the first time this weekend & it was absolutely delicious, such a relaxing & cozy atmosphere. I can’t wait to go back, it was worth the little drive there!“

“We’ve visited many times and every time is a good experience. We love to go and let our daughter pick out a cookie as they have many fun characters to choose from. Today they offered free any size drinks for Mom’s on Mother’s Day. How wonderful, what a treat! Thank you 🩷“

“I live in Green Bay and I've been here twice. Both times the food and service was excellent.“

“Great bar to watch sports and drink in doors and out. The food is excellent as well. We love to go here for breakfast on the weekends. The skillets are awesome. Lots of toast options! The service is fast and very friendly. The breakfast prices are really good deals as well. We always have good food and a great time here.“

“5/26/26 - dinner with friends! I had the Alamo chicken sandwich. Per the menu - marinated, grilled chicken breast with cheddar cheese, Bacon on Texas Toast and Parmesan fries. It sounds really good! When I got it it was cut in half and I noticed that there was a slice of tomato 🍅 melted into the cheese on the chicken breast. But I hate tomatoes and it was a good thing that I am not allergic to them. Had it been on the menu I would have made sure that I didn't order it. Anyways also there was very little BBQ sauce and the chicken breast was dry and tough to chew. Also I ordered Parmesan fries 🍟 and they were just plain fries.
Usually when I am out by myself I definitely would have sent it back. But since I was with friends I didn't want to make them wait any longer.“

“I’ve been to many Starbucks over the course of my life . . . but never have I received the level of service that I receive when I come here. The managers and employees of this store are absolutely the sweetest people, go above and beyond, and treat you like family. I’m awed.“

“food and staff are always amazing. we have been coming for years and will continue to visit for years to come.“