50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Wauconda

“The food was all tasty and the service very friendly. Everyone in my family liked the burger (we all shared) and the smoked chicken. Sides Mac n cheese, green beans, Cole slaw, were all good too. I’ll be back. This place is tucked away, you would never know it’s there.“

“Great place to end a day and start the weekend“

“Great drinks and scenery.“

“We absolutely love this place! It has such a nice, welcoming atmosphere. The owners are so kind and remember us every time. They really go out of their way to deliver a wide variety of choices and a great experience. We especially love their smoothies and ice cream!“

“Cute and cozy space to grab a coffee/matcha and some brunch / lunch food. They have great vegetarian options and I absolutely loved their (strawberry matcha with oat milk. Will be back

Vegetarian options: They had great vegetarian food options as well as milk alternatives for your drinks.“

“i live within walking distance of this place and finally went to check it out the other day and was not disappointed! super tasty drinks and delicious food! all the staff was very friendly and attentive as well! i’ll definitely be back!“

“I tracked my order and it stayed on "we are baking your order". It never alerted me it was done, so I went in at the end of the estimated pick up time and it was ready. But it was now, not fresh and hot like I like it. I order from time to time and this was the first time I was not happy with my pizza.“

“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.“

“Excellent beer! Josh brews my favorite hazy IPA: Galaxie 503. Friendly bartenders. Very nice music selection on the weekends.“

“My wife and I stopped in at the Lake Zurich location this past Saturday, 1/11. We definitely loved the beer and the establishment. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They also had a great wood fire pizza food truck. I highly recommend Phase 3. We will definitely stop back in..“

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

“My wife and I can’t recommend “The Ale House” enough. Never had a bad meal or experience and love the ever changing specials. This is the best restaurant/pub in the area.“

“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.“

“Tighthead has some of the best craft beer in Lake County, IL. They are a big supporter of live music, have indoor/outdoor seating & a variety of food trucks on select days. Friendly staff who make you feel right at home.“

“So many styles to choose from. Always hot and tasty! Highly recommend!“

“Best Mexican food you’ll love this place great service and super clean environment“

“Perfect spot for a family night of amazing desserts“

“Awesome food and live music on Mondays! An all around great place to meet with friends for dinner and drinks in downtown McHenry.“

“This place is amazing! Craft cocktails made from scratch!! This is the place to be for the most delicious cocktails!!!“

“Fantastic service! Delicious ice cream! Highly recommend!“

“we love these healthy treats!“

“Stopped for dinner one night with my father. we had oysters, panini and chopped salad. enjoyable evening sitting outside, friendly staff and good food. will come again soon“

“The blts are amazing here! I mean so much is amazing here! Thank you for always providing such amazing food and treats!“

“Awesome food and fresh Guinness!“

“The best brewery around focused on traditional German and English beers like Bitter, Marzen and Maiboch.“

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

“Zin is a favorite go-to spot of ours. They rarely disappoint. We sat at the bar this time, and Jorge and Mary both served us. The jovial atmosphere was great fun and the food was excellent. There's a new kitchen staff, but no need to worry - they were great. The tuna tartare was fantastic and the burger was perfect. Don't get me going on the fries... their French fries are straight up amazing. Another good night was had at our neighborhood hot spot!“

“The sweet owner walked across the tracks this morning to give my daughter an avocado egg sandwich before taking the train to Chicago. He heard my daughter wanted one and he was so kind to Bring her one. Btw my daughter enjoyed it on the train! Thank you again for your hospitality!“

“Do not pass up the chance to stop at this wonderful distillery. Myself and two others on a business trip from Cincinnati when we discovered this place by accident, and we are glad we did. Do not listen to old Reddit or Yelp comments about their spirits, everything we sampled was amazing. I walked out with a bottle of their single barrel bourbon. The bartender/distiller was amazing, when she told me I was drinking a two year, I couldn't believe it. I guessed it was aged at least ten years by the wonderful notes and smoothness. If I get up that way again, I'm definitely grabbing some more, and sampling their other offerings.“

“The staff always makes this a fun stop. The drinks are inventive and there’s so many flavors to choose from. Tim and the gang there make you want to stay. Don’t expect “normal” brewery beers though. There’s lots of flavors and flavor combinations possible. Talk to the really friendly and fun staff there and try some new stuff!“

“We have visited at least 10 times before since moving back to the area, but tonight we sat outside in the heated patio area. Our service from start to finish was amazing, the food was absolutely fantastic. We usually sit inside by the bar but I cannot wait for summer to enjoy more of this patio! The staff, drinks, apps, food, and atmosphere could not be more enjoyable.“

“You can bring dog. Fast and good service.“

“Great place to hang out in the summer. Outdoor bar, pool, volleyball. It’s a good time. Their chicken tenders appetizer is the best and no one can top their biscuits and gravy. I’m craving it just typing this. Servers are so friendly and nice.“

“Good customer service is rare these days, but not at Joanie’s Pizza. Isabella our server was amazing! She treated us like we were family coming through the door. The pizza was also delicious as always. Joanie’s pizza keep up the good work!“

“Love the Boosted Teas!! I try to stop as often as I can and I try to get my friends to try them.“

“We love this new place in town! My kids LOVE ❤️ Clean and really cool environment to hang out at to grab a drink and chat with friends. Free amazing smells lol 😂 Smoothies are delicious. PB mocha is my favorite. The bowls are so good too packed with goodness. The shots taste fresh and healthy as well!!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“I have come to this candy shop for the last 10 years. That should speak for itself. If it doesn't, I'll say more:I absolutely love chocolate malts. Any place I go that has them, I always order one. SweetSpot makes the most INCREDIBLE malt I have ever had anywhere, and not once in 10 years has it been less than amazing! I took a friend a few months ago, telling them that the malts are the best and she was skeptical. Had one sip and said it was "50/10."However, if you aren't into malts, there are many other things to love. They have the widest variety of candies I have ever seen at one shop, plus some types of candy that I haven't seen anywhere else in 15 years, not to mention soda in actual glass bottles! Good luck finding those in your local grocery store! It seems impossible to find a real *candy* store anymore, as opposed to a store with a candy section.If you're in the area, SweetSpot is a must-visit. I'm moving several hours away tomorrow, but you can be sure that any time I come back to visit, I'll be stopping here for a malt!“

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

“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.“

“Asia is amazing! This place is the best!“

“I had my bridal shower at Buffalo Creek Brewing this past weekend and it was the best experience!

Mike was very responsive in answering my questions leading up to the day, and our service day of was fantastic. The menu they provided for the day was a great mix of beers, cider, seltzers and craft sodas for guests of all ages and palates to enjoy. Many of our guests shared that they had never been there before and will be returning. Perfect space to hold our 40+ group and beautiful day outside too to enjoy the patio.“

“We love Egg Harbor for the food, the service and the pleasant, bright interior. But please!! Bring back your Jump Start coffee!! 😋 That has always been one of the draws for me and I was so disappointed to hear it was not available any longer due to not having Kerry Gold butter or Coconut Oil. 😲😦“

“First time there. Definitely not my last. Had the Chicago Dog and fries. And an Italian Beef with sweet. Both 5 STARS!! Next time I'm ordering the "Bada Bing". The menu is huge. So little time.“

“Awesome place to have great Lunch or Dinner... Appetizers are to die for... * Got to stop in see there Awesome Bar and there Bar Tenders & Server's are # 1 MadDog Burger“

“Excellent food and service. We stopped for breakfast here and I got the build-your-own breakfast skillet and it was excellent. Good-sized portion for my meal and not ridiculously priced. Looks like they are known for their pizza. I definitely will be back to try it, but breakfast was excellent sitting out on their patio that overlooked the canal. Highly recommended. Enjoy!“

“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!“

“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!“

“My best friend and I love this bar. The bartenders are always personable and fun. Karaoke is a blast. Great pizza, great cocktails, yummy apps and lots of daily specials. It’s the perfect neighborhood bar. Interesting mix of people. Chocolate martinis are delightful.“

“Tea and coffee so delicious, so many great food options. The staff at this location are the nicest and so friendly. Excellent customer service. Nalani is the best Highly Satisfied!!!“

“I work close by this McAlister’s and frequent here for lunch often, most of the time I just do pick up orders but I decided to eat in yesterday for dinner. In all my time there, Carter has been an excellent employee! He remembers my name, my food is always right and warm, and everyone is always friendly. Carter goes above and beyond and I’d love for him to get some recognition on his hard work and always cheery attitude!“