50 Best American Restaurants near Wauconda

“I have now had a couple opportunities to dine here and every time the food and servers have been top notch. Last night after a fought work day I made the decision to grab dinner here with my kid and it was just the most lovely evening! I can’t thank you guys enough for doing what you do and being a great dining option in the community. We are lucky to have you !“

“Great time … great food…. Excellent staff !!! Good job guys !!!“

“Never a bad meal at Guys. We always use drive thru as I do not walk so I can not comment on interior. We have eaten most every available menu item and never disappointed. The food is consistent In preparation, appearance, and taste. The prices are very reasonable and they often have specials. Highly recommended hidden gem.“

“JJ Twig's is a GREAT place to bring your family and friends for a day or night out. It's a cozy place with a menu full of options that include salads, burgers, soups, chili, appetizers, sandwiches, pastas, kids meals, and of course, PIZZAS! Twigg's has the BEST pizza, by far, in the area. Super friendly and accommodating staff. Well stocked bar. Plenty of televisions for watching sports. Sand volleyball courts. A party room. Outdoor bar and seating available in good weather. Daily and monthly pizza specials. plenty of free on site parking. Twigg's is THE place to be in Wauconda!“

“Had delicious salads for lunch! My friends had the strawberry chicken salads which they both enjoyed. The plates were clean! I had the southwestern chicken salad which had a delightful spicy Cajun dressing. Service was excellent. Our only complaint was the bees which was uncontrollable.“

“Great food, fast, and $12 dinner specials everyday!“

“the food was great, our server went above and beyond. she gave my 8 month old a bear some fruit. they were very friendly and the food was good. next time we are in the area I'd come back.“

“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“

“Visited again in march 2022 again perfect service perfect meal the atmosphere the food the service is a 5 star you need to go it will be a perfect meal !!“

“When you think of Mexican-American food, Maya's is the benchmark. Mundelein has a good variety of Mexican restaurants and without a doubt when you are looking for a variety of dishes, quality and quantity you will find it here. A restaurant with a family atmosphere and where the owner always takes care of the quality of his dishes.“

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

“The atmosphere is amazing and welcoming. Well decorated, friendly and attentive staff. We ordered the loaded potato pancakes and the fiesta omelet, and would definitely recommend. We came from Wisconsin and would definitely return whenever we're in the area.“

“It is a great local establishment with great food, great drinks, awesome staff. The owners continually invests in the community. I love supporting a business that cares for its employees as well as its customers. Great hangout place with family and friends.“

“If you want the best homemade from scratch food the Hungry Mule is the top of the top in Lake County. New specials Maria’s Meatball sandwich and filet dip are to die for!!! The sparerib ravioli seen below is so yummy too!“

“Great food - great service!!!“

“Exceptionally excellent food and peeps!!!“

“My favorite place for wine tasting and lunch is so good and tasty“

“We went here last night for Singo and what a great time! There was about 40 people playing and it was soooo fun!!! The food here is OUTSTANDING! They have a limited menu of flatbreads and sliders! Don’t be fooled by the limited options. They offer all types of flatbreads and sliders! Delicious!!
The 2 girls that run this, Tara and Kenzie, are fantastic!!! These 2 did everything from cooking to bartending to serving! The service was top notch!

We will be back and make sure to try the meatball flatbed ?“

“Still the best burger around“

“Absolutely delicious. Great staff. Great cocktails“

“We had the most amazing experience here! We had a last minute change of plans and I called Debbie and she worked her magic and she got us in to the VFW. Not only did she help us in that end she helped us prepare and helped us in any way possible. She was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend working with her! I will be doing future events here! Thank you Debbie for being our angel! On top of all this the food was absolutely amazing and all of the guests raved about it! I do not have enough amazing things to say about this place! Thank you for everything! ❤️“

“Usually great service and people, but you guys missed the mark tonight. The delivery person outside tried to give me at least 3 different orders that weren’t ours, and when we got home the chicken nuggets were missing the sauce, and the chili was missing the toppings and sour cream. Not a great outing tonight.“

“We have been going there for the last five years bragging about the hamburgers. Went there today order the hamburger it came out. Almost fully well done very poor quality. One asked If I could have gotten it rare was told menu says medium well. Meat was of a quality as if it was cooked earlier this week. Definitely will not be going back for hamburgers. Was told by the waitress No one will ask you how you want it done it says on the menu. We used to consider it best burger in town.“

“Amazing establishment. The workers were kind, talkative and friendly. They made great recommendations and everything I tried was amazing. I did enjoy the aesthetic and the stained glass, but the food was amazing. I would recommend the Braised Lamb, French onion soup, and sorbet. Can't wait to return. Wonderful wine/bourbon selection as well.“

“fine course well maintained great food“

“Best people work here Food is great Pride in ownership Known Peter for years“

“You can’t beat the ambiance of Lake County’s oldest, continuously running bar and restaurant! A Midwest classic and the menu has something for everyone. Surround yourself with antiques and wonderful staff and patrons and leave with a full belly and a smile on your face.“

“Once you eat here, you will not want to eat anywhere else.“

“A little more dirty than the average restaurant, Parking lot at capacity.

Parking: Been here a few times where the parking lot was at capacity.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Adequate space for moving around“

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

“after a few failed attempts at coming to eat, or even drink...I FINALLY got a good bartender. THATS MISS ASIA! How she keeps the customers laughing, engaged, and having a good time. shes very accommodating, friendly and all around just puts smiles on everyone's faces! wings were fantastic shout out to the cooks in the back! but if you want a smile or just a quick laugh this is the place!! come see her. shes a gem!“

“Culvers never lets down!! In particular my son and i get the shrimp baskets and the root beer float or Creamsicle float. Soooo good. Plus at least this location always gets our order right. No matter how big or small and no matter how busy. And the employees are always friendly“

“Si me gustó la comida . y tienen buen servicio. las meseras son muy amables“

“loved it! friendly staff and great food.“

“Stu and staff were great. The burgers here are so phenomenal and the waffle fries are unbeatable. I loved coming here. They were very accommodating to my pup yorkie and even made her a patty. We really loved conversing about life with Stu and hope to meet his lovely wife one day when I return for breakfast!

Thanks for the good old Midwestern hospitality that feels like family. Glad I stopped in here tonight. Great jams too. Oh and loved my mimosa!“

“Jazzmyne deserves recognition for her cheerful attitude and huge smile even when it’s freezing in the drive thru window. Every time I come here is better than the last!! Love Culver’s mchenry!“

“We needed a place for dinner while driving home from a weekend getaway. We luckily found Bobbers thanks to reviews on Google Maps. Boy were we glad we went! Lake perch fish fry was fantastic as were the grilled shrimp and curly fries. Can’t wait to go back on a nice day and sit outdoors with a beautiful lake view!“

“Everything was good! Friendly staff and really cool seating area sat in the garden room with the dogs. Looks like it can be sat in during the colder months. So excited to have an indoor area to eat at with the dogs during winter.
Tried the pizza, mozzarella sticks, meatloaf, and patty melt, fries (similar to five guys)
Dogs had the chicken dish nice portion with a slice of bacon and dog biscuit. Tried the dogs bacon its thick cut and good lol

Vegetarian options: Vegan section on menu

Parking: Large area to park with overspill lot

Kid-friendliness: Theres a yard for kids to run around

Wheelchair accessibility: There was ramp and easy access areas“

“The food was amazing and the service was great. We went on Friday afternoon and the gentleman serving us on the patio was amazing. He was nice, chatted about the day, talked to our kids, and packed up our food and was so attentive. Really good experience.“

“We had an amazing dinner and service with my two daughters for the youngest 8th grade graduation. They treated us like queens and we ate like it also!!“

“Culver's is always awesome! The food is fresh and delicious and the staff is always friendly.

Update, 8/2024. Portions appear to be smaller. Still not happy that they switched from Pepsi products to Coke. Still love Culver's though!“

“Phenomenal craft cocktails! Everything from my appetizer through desert was worth raving about. Staff was attentive and friendly. I will be a repeat customer for sure!“

“The Space Burger, Italian Beef, fries and onion rings were very good. Burger was "nice and messy" which means it is good. I wasn't expecting jalapeños on the beef which were an okay addition but a bit too spicy. The rest of the beef sandwich was good. Onion rings and fries were very good. Rings were battered, not breaded, and fries were basic fries which are my favorite type. I don't like greasy, battered or heavily seasoned fries. Just regular fries with salt.“

“Had real good food and drafts“

“Just stopped in for drinks, but the atmosphere was so chill. Came in dirty after a mud girl run and people high fived us and treated us kindly although we weren't looking our best. Drinks were poured generously and the rum runner and other drinks the other girls had were all delicious! Live music in the background. Shout out to our bartender who took care of us! Will be going back to try the food if I'm ever in the area. Nice little hidden gem!“

“Another wonderful night out at the Cary Ale House! The cocktails and brews were delicious, the food was amazing, the service is out of this world. All the staff were friendly and attentive. Our server, Garrett, was on top of it! Great food and drink recommendations, fun attitude, and just the right amount of attention. Just a few of the reasons we continue to come back!“

“On a very hot and busy evening, we took the only seats available, outside- the outdoor seating happens to be a beautiful sun room with a nice view. We came in mid dinner rush on a Friday evening and this place was PACKED, so naturally it was a little busy, and the kitchen had a nightmare on their hands to work through. That being said, the food came out a little slow, and without any sort of prompting, or anything, one of the owners (a VERY nice lady) came out and apologized for the wait, then comped our appetizer for coming out after the entrees, and to top it off she threw in a free dessert for the "trouble" which as far as we were concerned wasn't any trouble at all. The product itself was well worth the wait. I personally NEVER finish my entrees at restaurants, and I absolutely destroyed the Caribbean Burger I ordered. SO worth the wait. Portions are great, food quality was awesome, the entire staff was friendly, despite it being so busy and so hot, the whole experience was awesome from walking in, to closing out. 20/10, would absolutely come here again and would recommend this place to anyone who loves a good Midwestern meal with a great atmosphere.“

“Absolutely love this place! We took the family out for Tuesday night breakfast for dinner and it definitely hit the spot And was friendly on the wallet. Please check them out especially the new Tuesday night #supportlocalbusinesses“

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