Restaurants in Waukegan

“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!!!”

“I went to Lucky Scottie for the first time. I've been invited by a friend who sings but never made it. I was impressed with the place in Waukegan. I'll be back soon. Keep up the good work!”

“Recomendado 100% Todo muy delicioso!”

“My friend who is Jewish wanted to try Honduran food for the first time, we drove an hour to this restaurant. The entrance is the same door as the Red Iguana, towards the right door. It was clean and though it was slow, the food quality did not disappoint. This is an authentic Honduran flavor (I am from Honduras) and the servings are very good for their price. I also bought fresh cheese and sour cream, 100% recommended. My friend's favorite was pollo chuco but we also tried yuca Frita, baleadas and enchiladas, their refried beans are delicious. Waters were fresh. Excellent place!!”

“Food is always good here, there is a wait time only because everything's made fresh but if you call and place your order beforehand you shouldn't have an issue with wait times. Theres also a smoothie place attached to this place and I highly recommend you try both! Your stomach will thank you 🫡”

“Food has been fantastic. 3rd time there for after work eating, relaxing. Service is great. Tasty foods! Everyone is so nice. Glad we we're told of this gem ! Molly (I call her super Molly..lol) is a GEM !! Great attitude, smile, friendly, attentive. She is fabulous to say the least. Not many places have such nice employees as Anastasia's does. Molly goes beyond expectations ! I'm sure others do also but Molly takes the cake for us. Great going Anastasia's !! Oh...get your shirts too folks. (Brian).”

“10/10!!! La Zona 84 has an amazing vibe with great music, strong drinks, and a fun crowd. Staff is friendly and keeps the energy up. Perfect spot for a night out! Shout out to Adan he makes the best Miches in town!!”

“Service was quick, and everything came out hot and fresh. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I’m craving wings. Highly recommend if you want something flavorful and satisfying”

“Great place to hangout with friends and family”

“Under new management . Essential store for a Malayali/Keralite for their weekly groceries. Amazing Kerala food. Must visit. They have every Kerala dish imaginable freshly made.”

“Delicious food and the staff were all so nice! My husband and I loved it”

“Tolucos is easy to find and has plenty of parking, which is always a plus. The space inside is a bit on the smaller side, but they are expanding, so that says a lot about how well they are doing. Now let’s talk about the food. Flavor. Real flavor. Everything tasted authentic and thoughtfully made. I had the pozole flight, and it was honestly a treat. Every single bite delivered. You can tell this is comfort food done right. The tacos dorados were hands down the best I’ve ever had. I went with the papa ones, and they were perfectly crispy, flavorful, and not greasy at all. I also tried a birria taco, which was amazing and packed with rich flavor. Their salsas and chiles deserve a shoutout too. Bold, fresh, and on point. Nothing watered down. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get, and I would absolutely come back without hesitation. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic Mexican food done right.”

“Great Customer service and Quick deliver! Pizza was really good as well!”

“Home of the $1 beer🍺
Not always get big winnings but that's what gambling is all about, beer prices are great and most of the staff are friendly.”

“Best seafood in town”

“Dancing is the best. Best djs in the house live music”

“La limpieza y el serbisio del personal es excelente todo es perfecto 🤩🥰🥰🥰 tiendas de comida y Walmart están a unos pasos todo muy Serca ☺️☺️my familia estuvo encantada con todo volvería otra vez a este hermoso lugar espero que existan más lugares como este en otras siudades 🥰”

“Walked into this unassuming warm bright place asked the young lady cashier was the food good.. all smiles she and her fellow coworkers assured me that it was....I was with two other people and I ordered three tacos, two steaks one chicken and a hortcha and one friend ordered one chicken steak and pork taco another friend two steaks rice ... there was a mixed up with pork taco it was straighten out and resolved and the food was delicious!!!”

“Nice clean place to gamble. Very friendly staff”

“1st time coming the parking lot was full & some seating was available since it gets packed 👍🏻. Got 1/2 a🍍 stuffed with shrimp inside & melted cheese 😋, if you like sweets, you have to get this! El caldo con camarones pelados, estaba rico con vegetales. Great place for yummy seafood! They had a lot of servers but after they gave us our food, they didn't check back with us 😢.”

“I love that place, I always have a lot of fun, the atmosphere is great, there are only two occasions when I am not happy because they have taken away my table, the organizers”

“amazing food super good”

“The best place in Waukegan to have a party, or just a night out with the family. Great job!! My family had a great time and my children were all smiles. Keep up the good work!!”

“All good from Birria tacos, lo-Mein, Korean wings....10/10! This is one of the top places I've eaten, and I'm not a local! The combination of flavors is so unique. HIGHLY recommend!!”

“Caldo de rana y tiburón y el caldo de mariscos bueno todo está delicioso”

“chingon el lugar me tome un par de cervezas 🍺 y un par de tragos y todo al cien”

“Called ahead a few hours to accommodate a party of 12.. everything went without a hitch..Extremely pleasant service and the food was OMG.. Delicious.. 5/5 ⭐️ one of the few Gems left in Waukegan. .. will definitely visit again.. Thank you for the excellent service and hospitality ❤️❤️❤️”

“Amazing ! Great customer service ! They are really nice and the food is fabulous!!”

“Buffalo chicken tots are a family favorite. We’ve had great service. This visit we all had burgers. Our server was great - very friendly.”

“The place was really beautiful inside...you wouldn't think from the outside that it looks so fancy inside...but the food was delicious and can't wait to go 😋 back!!!”

“I was pleasantly surprised with this restaurant, I had low expectation in the beginning. Inside, it's modern, bright, clean and has great ambience. Alex was very friendly, professional and provided great customer service. I did not have to wait long for my order. The sushi burrito I ordered was perfect, best I've ever had. This is totally a restaurant that I would go back to in Waukegan and would highly recommend.”

“AMAZING coffee & matcha, served with such warmth & care by the sweetest family-owned shop — A true gem! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Soooo Glad I found this nice place close to the Hospital!! As a guest at the hospital, found it Delightful!! Thank You for your Kindness and God bless”

“Se los recomiendo todo muy sabroso comida las vevidas uuuufff me encanta muchos por favor visiten les ba a encanta”

“great easy going atmosphere”

“Been going here for years and it is never a disappointment. Food is always delicious and the prices are extremely reasonable. Service is fast and friendly. Classic atmosphere that doesn't feel outdated. One of the best breakfast spots in the area.”

“The best sugar cookies in Illinois!”

“Great food all around and fast service. Will definitely return.”

“I have stopped in twice in the last week and I’ve been blown away both times! The food is phenomenal. It’s also priced reasonably. The staff and the owner are so friendly and welcoming. It’s a great environment and a fabulous meal.”

“Anytime I'm working in Waukegan, I stop here. Their entire menu is delicious, their staff is always friendly, and their prices are very reasonable for how much you're given. Absolutely love this place.”

“Louie's is the best place to eat in Waukegan. Great Italian food, thin crust pizza, fried chicken and fish. Everything is great. They give you the best bread hot from the oven when you sit down. Huge bar. Family friendly. You can't go wrong at this place.”

“We got here for the post Polar Plunge free drink promotion. My friend and I received our free drink, and because the bartender, Bonnie, was attentive and sweet, we stayed for a couple more drinks and ordered some food. Would totally return when next in the area. . . With any luck Bonnie will be working.”

“Went with my son, he had the steak tacos, I had a steak torta. Food was really good and fresh! Staff is friendly & courteous! Place is very clean! Highly recommend! We will be going again!”

“Loved it! Was our first time and really enjoyed the food, service was fast and everything was fresh! Waitress was friendly and very helpful”

“First experience will be remembered for the rest of my life Classic deli paper wrapped sammich haha so good I ate it too fast :D need another !!”

“This place still serves the best burritos I ever had. Need to get the steak burrito. My family on the east coast makes me bring them out with me, they are so good even the next day. Cash only.”

“I have been going there for 60 years and it is still the very best. You order it with double sausage and what ever else you like on it and don't forget to order it well done. Everyone I take there said it is one of the best pizzas they ever had.”

“This restaurant doesn’t have indoor seating. If you want to sit and eat, you will have to sit outside. Overall, the food including the shakes rock! Great place to grab food on Washington St in Waukegan!”

“Amazing space, great bartenders, great vibes and awesome music!”

“You will not go wrong with Jester's pizza, thin-double decker All so delicious! A variety of hearty sandwiches to choose from and not to mention the homemade Soups and Chili. Thursdays are my favorite - TACO DAY!! The friendly staff will be happy to see you!!”

“Awesome spot, such friendly staff. So glad to have this place here in Waukegan!”

“Fue mi primera ves en este lugar y la verdad pedí unas costillas de res y la verdad estaban súper deliciosas”

“El mejor lugar para tacos al pastor,además muy exquisita toda la comida.”

“Great authentic food, nice service, and a hidden gem in Waukegan. Best consome I’ve had in a long time”

“Tried for 1st time and it was great. The prices are very reasonable for what you get and the service was fast.”

“Great Tyme's, Mucho Lubbb, 💯👉👆💯❤️😇🙏”

“This restaurant will be a new fresh Mexican cuisine favorite for us! From the outside you wouldn't know the clean, open, friendly atmosphere inside. Everything ordered at our table was delicious. Our waitress, Carmen, was fantastic - so attentive, friendly, thorough and helpful. Food came out quickly and perfectly. Compliments to all!”

“Great people to be with inviting atmosphere friendly place”

“Friendly atmosphere Good food”

“Best breakfast food to dine in and has wonderful service . Love going to Monica’s Diner.”

“My wife ordered catering from Chicken Miche for my birthday celebration, and everything was excellent. Shout out to Iza for making the entire process smooth from start to finish. She was attentive, communicative, and made sure everything was ready before pickup. Our guests especially loved the grilled chicken. Thank you again for the great food and service!”

“great customer service and food is really good”

“Amazing experience friendliest bar tenders that make you feel at home! Customers are so friendly if you come alone you’re not alone! 100% recommend!”

“Great food. Love their steak tostadas.”

“The garlic parm fries are addicting… so tasty!!!”

“Their pan dulce is AWESOME!!! This is the only bakery I go to get pan dulce! I know the owners are they are very sweet. However lately the workers they have are a bit unprofessional. On the phone and having loud conversations. Product wise, the bread, LOVE IT!!!!!”

“My server ashley b did a great job playing a part of my Dennys experience for me and my family would definitely be coming more often because of her 👏🏻👏🏻”

“The Chicken udon noodles I ordered are really tasty, especially the chicken soup smells with natural chicken flavors! The texture of Udon noodles is appropriate, balanced with softness.”

“Awesome experience, love that they support local youth sports organizations. Culver’s is awesome”

“Awesome bakery selling delicious goods! Very friendly staff! Love them! I will become a regular!

Parking: Lot is directly west of the bakery with spaces along the side of the building.”

“Muy amables y las gorditas están riquísimas. También tienen opciones vegetarianas. ¡Vamos a regresar pronto!”

“We celebrated our kid’s birthday at MOD Pizza (Fountain Square) and absolutely loved the service from all the staff members. The pizzas were delicious, and the kids had an amazing time. A special thanks to Angie for organizing everything so well and for the thoughtful goodies that the kids truly enjoyed.”

“Been coming here since they opened. Consistently good food and friendly staff. Love the burgers and paninis. It’s livelier than the traditional diner, partly because of the bright walls, and a great place to eat!”

“Everything was delicious. I personally love the lemon pepper seasoning. The service was really good as well. I came with very low expectations, leaving wanting to come back. Keep up the good work.”

“Some of the best Chinese food I have had. I love some spice and they did not disappoint!”

“We ordered carry out to take home and it was delicious.”

“If you're looking for a place with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely worth checking out! 😊 From the moment you walk in, you’re treated more like family than just another customer ❤. The staff and regular guests create a friendly and comfortable environment that makes it easy to feel at home. 🍻
One of the best things about this spot is the crowd. If you're outgoing and enjoy meeting new people, you'll find plenty of friendly regulars who are always happy to chat and make newcomers feel welcome 😄. On the other hand, if you prefer a quieter experience, there are also cozy tables where you can relax, enjoy your drink, and keep to yourself without feeling out of place ☕✨.
It’s the kind of place that offers the best of both worlds—great company when you want it and a comfortable corner when you don’t. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxed, friendly, and inviting atmosphere! ⭐👏”

“Great food and atmosphere”

“I had not been to a Five Guys in forever, but what an experience here! Tai (sp?) has the best customer service skills! Personable, bubbly, funny--she's a keeper! The guy on the flat top was singing along to the tunes, grooving. Great atmosphere, awesome staff.”

“Love the staff. Especially the women who has owned this place for many years. Food and service is super.”

“Es la mejor peletería de la zona”

“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

“In general, Mexican food is tasty, and here it is still tasty, but in particular in this establishment they roast the chicken and serve it with the feathers, you can even see the chicken roasting even with the feathers in the kitchen, a huge point to improve. They must improve hygiene and keep tables clean for customers”

“Their chicken asados are always so good this place is slept on surprised they don’t have a line waiting outside 💯”

“todo delicioso y el lugard muy limpio y muy buen servicio”

“Favorite burrito of all time. Same flavor. Love spicy salsa. I wish I live closer to this place so that I order more often.”

“muy ricoslos tacos !! Gracias por todas las ayudas con los inmigrantes Dios bendiga su negocio”

“Great staff and delicious fresh treats!! 🩷”

“Really good Honduran spot! Food was fresh and flavorful — la mojarra estaba buenísima and the plantains were perfect. Great portions and friendly service.
Def coming back! comida auténtica 💯”

“Great place great people who work inside there it's cleaner then wingstop.”

“large dance floor, great djs, tons of fun, friendly staff, good selection of drinks”

“exelente y delicioso pan su atención al cliente es formidable sale uno con satisfacción no hay mejor pan que aquí”

“delicious food, great portions!”

“Good drinks & great bartenders.”

“Great food, always fresh. Service is top notch, will be coming back. Mimosa’s are delish.”

“oxtail dinner is amazing I dont know about other ppl but yesssss I love it no lie”

“Sabroso el pan apoyen alas pequeñas empresas”

“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

“Best carnitas and prices in Waukegan!! I’ve tried from so many places and nothing beats the authenticity of the food they provide from the carnitas, to nopales, delicious salsas, homemade rice, they even have tortillas in case you forgot some at the store. Their Barbacoa is to die for! And their guacamole is on point! Try them out you won’t regret ❤️”

“Ordered the chicken taco dinner and asked for lettuce and cilantro only and just rice and no beans. The tacos had onions as well as lettuce and cilantro. Went back to complain and they remade them and made sure i was happy before I left. 4 stars because i had to go back.”

“Amazing food!!! If you have not tried you need too!”

“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

“Botanero Latino is one of those hidden gems with great food and even better vibes. I’m always looking for spots that are a little lowkey but still hit, and this place definitely delivers. Coming from LA, it’s not easy finding somewhere that feels like home, but Botanero Latino really gives me that same energy. The food is on point, the atmosphere is right, and it’s just a solid place to kick back and enjoy yourself.”

“las quesadillas, los tacos, las tortas, en una palabra todo esta muy rico”

“Drink was made with TLC, it’s so pretty. Once my order was placed it didn’t take long for them to fulfill the order. My order was a grande iced matcha with coconut milk and sweet cream foam.”

“A spot found randomly while looking for lunch on a long bike ride from Chicago. Nashville hot chicken is VERY tasty, and the seasoned fries are excellent. Great spot for food and beer. Incredible bartending service by Tanya. Was a Saturday afternoon experience. Recommended!”

“These tacos are seriously packed 🌮🔥 - they’re so full that you could easily turn one into two smaller ones and still be satisfied 😄 The portions are generous and the fillings are super flavorful 🤤 I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great taco experience 👍 One small tip: ask for the shell to be lightly greased so it holds everything together better and doesn’t split at the bottom 😉 Makes a big difference while eating! Enjoy your meal, everyone 😁✨”

“Came in from out of town to visit some child hood friends and it was a blast. The bartenders not only served great drinks but where quick with making them. Also got to see local celebrity Karina Borelli ( IG:borelli.karina) but couldn't get close enough to get an autograph. Next time I back in town I will definitely stop bye.”

“Rico pan Mexicano ricos tamales,chanpurrado calientito.”

“I drove from Racine, Wisconsin, to check out this restaurant, and I can say it was worth the drive. They have the best Chinese food I've tasted in a long time. And th
e price is very reasonable. My new favorite Chinese restaurant 😋.”

“New changes at this restaurant I see. I simply came here for the chicken noodle soup. I've had a few of their other meals which are decent but they need direction.”

“Son muy amables y los cafés lates ni se digan”

“My husband and I stopped by today to get 2 shrimp dinners. it's my birthday and that's what I wanted to be my birthday meal. The shrimp dinners were very good. There were !ots of shrimp and fries, all crispy and delicious. We will be back again soon. The food was great!”

“This is our first time in Chicago and eating at Raising Cane. The staff was very friendly, helpful and had our food out in less than 5 mins.”

“todo el pan muy delicioso”

“Awesome service and it was amazing!!”

“food was improved veru delicous”

“Really enjoyed the drinks and sandwiches here!!! Lisa was really great and very nice!!! 😊”

“There backers are the great. Food is so good and bakery 🧁 is delicious”

“10/10 Hubby & I love it 💖”

“todo excelente delicioso trato amable ..gentil comida deliciosa”

“Eileen was super attentive and went above and beyond for us!!! If you go to Chili’s Waukegan you better hope she’s your server 💯 the sweetest server ever and was super nice even though we came in a bit close to closing time!!! We love love Eileen and the manager with her tonight (6/18) 🫶”

“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

“Haven't ordered from Potestas in a long time. I ordered lasagna for take out. I must say it was the best lasagna I've ever had.. their sauce is the greatest!”

“Best pozole I ever ate with tender pork and flavorful hominy. Chicken tinga whether in a sope, taco or pamboza is also superb.”

“Las mejores carnitas que hemos probados 100% recomendadas”

“Great food. will definitely recommend”

“La birria de chivo y quesabirrias, consomé NO!!! Lo sirven en un traste de plástico desechable 😫😫😫”