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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“Good beer and good people!“

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

“Excellent food and customer service!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!!!!!“

“Love how convenient this place is for coffee and energy drinks! So nice that the employees come up to you, making the process even easier. Look out for Rico when you're ordering at the Rollins location! Awesome service always and is super uplifting.“

“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 🩷“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“😀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“

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

“Reasonable prices, Good food“

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

“Great food, fair prices, friendly staff.“

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

“Clean and courteous, excellent soups and sandwiches“

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

“This place is definitely a cool place with good atmosphere, good service amd good food.. only reason for my 4 star is the fact that they add a delivery charge to the bill for bringing your food out.. not sure why thats really necessary when there the only ones who charge it. Overall besides that's little thing I highly recommend oaks“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“As a semi-frequent visitor before the fire and just visited for the first time since. I'm happy to report that the quality seems to be just as good if not better, everybody got their food fast, accurate and hit the spot. The drinks were good, root beer float was killer, and the burgers and chicken sandwiches were great. Go ahead and visit before they close for the year, and looking forward to 26.“

“Jack and Sean and the while team are family friendly and have always made my time there awesome! Oh by the way they also have helped me grow the sport of Arm Wrestling by allowing me to host tournaments at thier venue! Look out for info on the next event March 28th 2026! Arm Wrestling starts at 130pm but come early for some phenomenal FOOD!!!“

“Food excellent wonderful atmosphere“

“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 🩷“

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

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

“Great service and understanding staff. My daughter accidentally knocked over her drink. The manager, Jess, was very kind and made my daughter feel at ease (who was embarrassed for spilling her drink). Jess even had another drink made for my daughter, she didn’t have to, and she cleaned the floor immediately. Great service and staff.“

“Just wanted to give a shout out to Sweet Melissa’s tonight!
Our usual guy there, Erik, let us know they were short staffed tonight and busier than usual but they still knocked it out of the park
Pizza was piping hot, both he and the bartender still came to check and bus as needed
Always 5“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Authentic 🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine. Perfect For Date Night, Friends, Family, Kid Friendly. Beautiful Atmosphere, Warm Friendly, & Inviting. Great Menu, Cozy Bar. Best Of All Chef Salvatores Culinary Delights!! Great Staff. 🙋🏻❤️🍕 🍝🥖 Tell Salvatore Leon Sent Ya!! 🤌🏼“