Restaurants near Third Lake

“Stopped in after golf. Great atmosphere, fantastic service and excellent food. Hope to come back when in the neighborhood!”

“Very fresh and good food.”

“Absolutely the best pan pizza in Lake County, and the two slice lunch special is an absolute steal!! Get there early for a slice of breakfast pizza if you can.”

“We went in for an early dinner with 10 people for our sons highschool graduation. It was pretty busy. There were only 2 servers on the floor. Our server was awesome, she got our drinks and appetizers first, came back to get our order, and even though they were slammed we never once felt rushed OR neglected. Great food, great service, great evening.”

“Trivia nights, high -end drink selections”

“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.”

“It's my favorite Chinese place around with my only complaint being they're closed on Tuesdays. The food is always delicious and is never short on proportions with the cherry on top being that the pricing is great.”

“What a deal. Bought some ice cream pints. Variety of flavors. Excel experience.”

“All day every day. Clean bathroom and killer donuts even late at night.”

“This place is the best. They have it all! Any concerns you have any questions you have about how to grow a plant these are the ppl to ask they can guide you through it all the whole process. If I could give it ten stars I would! Will be coming back every chance I get!”

“Had a great experience at CM Chicken! The service was outstanding. The menu has SO MANY options, which could be overwhelming, but the staff was super helpful and patient while we figured it all out. I went with the chicken sandwich, which was fresh, juicy, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife got the cheese curds, and they were clearly hand-breaded with an amazing cheese pull (always the test, right? LOL). A little on the pricier side, but honestly worth it for the quality and experience. We’ll definitely be back!”

“Wonderful to work with Jay to support BMS girls lacrosse. Donated 40 tacos for pre-game meal!”

“Clean Friendly Cocktails Atmosphere Delicious From start to finish it was fantastic! ALL OF IT! Even had the right music selection. 3 of us and we were all so happy with our meals. Pork loin, ravioli and naan nini 6 beverages appetizers and desserts. Attention to details and her palate of flavors is spot on.”

“First time and definitely NOT our last. The spot was hopping and we could see why! The staff was warm and welcoming and gave us great recommendations. I think I left my fork spinning on the plate. Best BBQ I have had in ages! And meeting Big Ed was the topper! Came out making sure everyone was enjoying. THAT is top class and for sure demonstrates how the Chef stands behind his food, brand and name. 11/10 on everything! Thank you!!!”

“The food is incredible. The employees are always on their game. The space is clean and pleasant. Check out this little gem if you are looking to try somewhere new.”

“I’m embarrassed to say I just ate at Shawarma King #1 for the first time. It was absolutely delicious! The staff were very friendly and the food was outstanding. So much flavor!”

“Hidden in plain sight in Lake Villa, this Italian restaurant is the kind of unassuming neighborhood gem critics quietly root for. It isn’t flashy, it isn’t loud, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: a place that consistently serves excellent food at fair prices. In the Lakes region—where Italian options can feel uneven—this spot rises confidently to the top. On my most recent visit, I was seated immediately at a corner table, a small but meaningful luxury in an age of hour-long waits. The dining room, typically hushed enough for actual conversation, again delivered one of its underrated pleasures: a peaceful meal without the intrusive din that plagues so many suburban restaurants. Service followed suit—friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to help, never hovering or rushing. The kitchen remains the star. My spaghetti with vodka sauce was outstanding—rich, balanced, and among the best renditions I’ve had anywhere in the region. Other entrées at the table echoed the same strengths: sauces with clarity and depth, pastas cooked with confident restraint, portions generous without tipping into excess. Cocktails, too, arrived promptly and properly mixed, further reinforcing the sense of a kitchen-and-bar team that takes pride in their craft. If there is a shortfall, it lies in the ambiance. The room carries a certain charm, but the décor feels a step behind the quality of the food. A refresh of tables, finishes, and overall presentation would elevate the experience from very good to genuinely special. The warmth is there—the aesthetics simply haven’t caught up yet. Even so, the value proposition is undeniable. For reliably excellent Italian cuisine, low noise, easy seating, earnest service, and honest pricing, this restaurant more than earns its “highly recommended” status. It is, in every meaningful way, Lake Villa’s little culinary treasure.”

“I was the lucky one to win a red envelope from BBQ Productions & Station 51 Truck Co Bar & Grill. Jeff was amazing & extremely helpful! I freakin love my Louisana Founder Series Smoker! Thank you!!!!!”

“Beyond !atmosphere awesome Sevice thank you server Anna 🧇🥞🥛🍳🤵🏻‍♀️🙏🏻❤️”

“The bread is out of this world. My personal favorite is the seeded. The pastries are also very good. What a treasure.”

“The VERY BEST fried chicken I've EVER had. The corn fritters were like candy! And dont pass up the garlic mashed potatoes!! Dirty rice too? ON POINT!!”

“Very straight forward place with cute charm. It was delicious! The service was quick and since it's an open concept kitchen it looked clean. We had great service and we left with leftovers.”

“The sweetest team/family, the best cannolis and focaccia bread I’ve ever had 🫶”

“Omg! Let’s just start with the service. They were helpful, quick, efficient. We had a large order but they sure delivered. From the friendly welcome, helpful hands getting the order to the car, to the FULL bellies and amazing food! This place did not disappoint. The wings, the fries, the Philly! All of it was amazing.”

“One of my favorites!Always amazing. Beef Shwarma plate is my favorite.”

“Modern decor, great service, excellent meal. Nice couples place. Not sure what to get? Our server gave us great recommendations. Will be back.”

“Where do I even begin? The pita? Perfect texture and taste. The cherry tomatoes? Obviously fresh, juicy, and sourced from a great farm. The romain? Plentiful and CRISP. The Dill and Taziki sauce? Also VERY fresh, has a citrus kick somewhere, and seems to be made fresh as well. Because it doesn't taste like a store bought sauce filled with preservatives. The hummus? That might actually be where the citrus is from. However, the hummus is not overly salty! You can actually taste the Chickpeas and they use good ingredients as well as olive oil for the hummus too! The chicken? Is in NO way shape or form dry and it's actually seasoned! It's juicy and normal is it overcooked. The olives? Brothers and sisters I HATE olives by themselves, rarely on certain foods. But these olives are not overpowering and stealing the flavor profile, it just adds more depth to the flavor bomb of the Greek chicken Pita! The feta? What could be bettah? Seriously though if you can see this picture you should've seen that they don't skip on the feta either. Again the flavor is ALL the way there but not overpowering. While the texture is almost creamy. Probably with assistance from the sauce but still, it's not overly dry! 10/10 Would recommend & I will be back! Now the facility was spotless, the cleanest "fast food" I've ever seen. The staff? Phenomenonal, personable, kind, attentive to details, and downright superstars that make that place run like clockwork! Wooooo wo weeeee wo!!! If you haven't been here then you've got to go!! Moderate prices, exceptional ingredients, lovely staff, and clean facilities(where the staff actually care like the NW Expressway location in OKC). I'm out, ty for listening to my Ted talk! 🫡”

“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”

“4.75 stars?
We eat Korean food often and in many different cities. This place was pretty legit. Great authentic flavors.
The bugolgi was delicious, the dumplings were good and the Japchae (chapchae) was amazing.
Honestly the cost is great as a lot of Korean BBQ places overcharge but not here.
Highly recommend it.”

“Delicious house-made salsas - some with a great kick if you’re up for it. Lovely people.”