Restaurants in Waukegan
The Best Restaurants
Papa Marcos Restaurant
622 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085Been here several times, the food is always fresh, I had the mixed salad with gyro meat & my friend had the lamb kabob wrap. The owner is always very nice...
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- Superb306 Reviews4.8
Big Ed's BBQ & Bar
4030 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan, IL 60085Big Ed’s was recommended as excellent BBQ spot with ‘good people’. The food was outstanding - we had brisket, jerked chicken, and burnt ends. Sides were...
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- Superb377 Reviews4.7
Louie's Restaurant
1009 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085A Waukegan tradition that didn't disappoint! Food and service was fantastic. Excellent prices too. Glad to see after almost 20yrs of not being there not...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.6
SMC Pampanga Express
2855 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085Great place to get lechon kawali and freshly made lumpia. They have other really great food but those are what we go for. We have also gotten a whole roasted...
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- Superb134 Reviews4.7
TR's Front Row On Greenwood
219 W Greenwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Place is a little smaller than the pictures make it look. The food though is outstanding. Burgers are excellent the cook them for you perfectly, and they toast...
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- Superb121 Reviews4.7
Green Town Tavern
110 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085Not many places Wow me for food but right after getting my first ever Tattoo from Dinasaur Studio Tattoo & Art Galllery I walked over to the Bar and...
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- Superb159 Reviews4.6
bb.q Chicken Waukegan
554 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085Chicken was amazing, the coating is really good and if you get boneless it's real chicken with the bones removed. Best fried chicken without being greasy....
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- Superb136 Reviews4.6
Leno's Sandwich Shop
1826 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085Been coming here since I was a kid..Service always has been on point! Sandwiches and soups, desserts are always made with fresh ingredients daily. Plus they...
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- Superb165 Reviews4.5
Ming Toy Restaurant
3139 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087This is the best Chinese food in northeastern IL! We can't find better egg rolls anywhere. Try the sweet and sour chicken too - the chicken was so...
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- Superb265 Reviews4.4
Catrachos Restaurant
330 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085Ate here for the first time and loved it! The pork tamale was the most delicious tamale I've ever had. It wasn't dry, had a bit of a smoky flavor,...
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- Superb83 Reviews4.7
La Fondita Restaurante Mexicano
916 W Greenwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Cute Mexican restaurant with very nice and friendly service, the servers were fast and helpful with our menu questions. The food wasn’t what were expected,...
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- Superb96 Reviews4.6
El Sabrocito Mexican Restaurant
2941 Sunset Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Uplifting welcoming and friendly atmosphere ready to customize my order during first wisit of this compact but cozy restaurant getting impression of family...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.5
Monica's Diner
1541 Belvidere St, Waukegan, IL 60085A lovely and inviting diner with family vibes! Great service and very clean. Everything we orders was delicious! Super happy about this random eating...
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- Superb101 Reviews4.5
Glen Flora Tap & Grill
938 W Glen Flora Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085A group of us came from out of town and our air bnb recommended this place. Staff was super friendly and accommodating! Pushed tables for us and very...
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- Superb94 Reviews4.5
Waukegan Bally Muck Inc
1930 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085PplHere are amazing, fun and super down to earth. Good spot to have a drink or two!! YNOT aka Tony spelled backwards is a great bartender. Say Hi for me if you...
- Superb72 Reviews4.6
Avocado Express
2632 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085when big boss comes from waukegan airport and asks for food from here as soon as he lands, FOOD IS GOOD. that is all. aguacate is always top tier, and 80% of...
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- Superb129 Reviews4.4
Juan's Chuck Wagon Restaurant
1522 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085A hidden gem. Have been here a few times now. The place is always clean and the service is outstanding. Though prices have gone up, they are still on the...
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- Superb150 Reviews4.3
Brown's Chicken
3150 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085Spicy chicken and the original biscuits are the best!!! However, they do need to change their oil so the fries don't look so dark, then the fries will...
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- Superb136 Reviews4.3
Anastasia's Restaurant & Sports Lounge
3880 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan, IL 60085We were part of the Navy Security Christmas party held there last night and I was impressed with the atmosphere and food but the service is what impressed me...
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- Good275 Reviews4.2
El Famous Burrito
3210 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085Great tasting food for a great price, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoyed my enchilada plate. Some of the best horchata I have had. Highly...
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- Good251 Reviews4.2
Sunset House Restaurant
1451 Golf Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087What I great place I never knew was there. Was looking for a breakfast diner off of Robert McClory bike path and spotted this from google maps. Stopped there...
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- Superb126 Reviews4.3
Quonset Pizza
2602 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085This was my 1st time ordering and patronizing this restaurant. I must say it lives up to its recommendation! I'm not a pizza person but I was willing to...
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- Good244 Reviews4.2
Waukegan Gyros
1120 Golf Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087Small shop but pretty good food. Large variety of meals and combos but menu board can be updated and cleaned up so they don't have to hang up sheets of...
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- Superb62 Reviews4.5
The Taproom
36 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085Great place to go, have a few drinks and food. Friendly bartenders and patrons. Nice and clean environment and the food is great. I will continue to go back...
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- Superb76 Reviews4.4
American Restaurants
American in WaukeganGreen Town Tavern
110 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085Not many places Wow me for food but right after getting my first ever Tattoo from Dinasaur Studio Tattoo & Art Galllery I walked over to the Bar and...
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- Superb159 Reviews4.6
Juan's Chuck Wagon Restaurant
1522 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085A hidden gem. Have been here a few times now. The place is always clean and the service is outstanding. Though prices have gone up, they are still on the...
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- Superb150 Reviews4.3
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in WaukeganLouie's Restaurant
1009 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085A Waukegan tradition that didn't disappoint! Food and service was fantastic. Excellent prices too. Glad to see after almost 20yrs of not being there not...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.6
Glen Flora Tap & Grill
938 W Glen Flora Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085A group of us came from out of town and our air bnb recommended this place. Staff was super friendly and accommodating! Pushed tables for us and very...
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- Superb94 Reviews4.5
Quonset Pizza
2602 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085This was my 1st time ordering and patronizing this restaurant. I must say it lives up to its recommendation! I'm not a pizza person but I was willing to...
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- Good244 Reviews4.2
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in WaukeganLa Fondita Restaurante Mexicano
916 W Greenwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Cute Mexican restaurant with very nice and friendly service, the servers were fast and helpful with our menu questions. The food wasn’t what were expected,...
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- Superb96 Reviews4.6
El Sabrocito Mexican Restaurant
2941 Sunset Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Uplifting welcoming and friendly atmosphere ready to customize my order during first wisit of this compact but cozy restaurant getting impression of family...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.5
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in WaukeganMing Toy Restaurant
3139 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087This is the best Chinese food in northeastern IL! We can't find better egg rolls anywhere. Try the sweet and sour chicken too - the chicken was so...
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- Superb265 Reviews4.4
China Garden Restaurant
318 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085I've tried other Chinese restaurants, and i'm never usually happy with their food. This is the only Chinese Restaurant I trust in Waukegan. Their...
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- Good134 Reviews4.1
Hunan Hibachi Buffet
3900 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan, IL 60085Reasonable price for good food. I’ve been hunting and eating different buffets in Chicago northern suburbs for years. This buffet is always my to go whenever...
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- Good29 Reviews3.8
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Waukegan
C.Y.O.C. Create Your Own Cheesecake and Cheesesteak - Waukegan
2114 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087Food is always good. It is cooked fresh everytime. The desert is the best part. The portions have gotten smaller but it is still good. I drive from Racine...
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- Good219 Reviews4.1
Rocky's Pizzeria
2650 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085The 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...
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- Good26 Reviews4.1
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Waukegan
Ostioneria Briza Azul
1611 Belvidere St, Waukegan, IL 60085This is our favorite spot to go to for seafood in the area. The garlic butter fish is my favorite. The ceviche is good..The bean gorditas are a great...
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- Good121 Reviews3.9
Isla Del Mar # 2
1300 Glen Rock Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085The food is amazing!! Never disappoints I am a local when I feel like seafood this a place to go, Estilo Nayarit. Place is a bit loud and small for my taste...
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- Good98 Reviews3.9
JJ Fish & Chicken (14th & Lewis)
1327 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085So I went here based on the reviews and let me tell you all THEY DO NOT DISAPPOINT!!! The guys cooking were kind I complained about something and they were...
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- Average78 Reviews3.1
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in WaukeganLeno's Sandwich Shop
1826 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085Been coming here since I was a kid..Service always has been on point! Sandwiches and soups, desserts are always made with fresh ingredients daily. Plus they...
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- Superb165 Reviews4.5
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Waukeganbb.q Chicken Waukegan
554 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085Chicken was amazing, the coating is really good and if you get boneless it's real chicken with the bones removed. Best fried chicken without being greasy....
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- Superb136 Reviews4.6
Brown's Chicken
3150 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085Spicy chicken and the original biscuits are the best!!! However, they do need to change their oil so the fries don't look so dark, then the fries will...
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- Superb136 Reviews4.3
Chicken Palace
505 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085Walked 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...
- Superb5 Reviews5
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in WaukeganThe Taproom
36 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085Great place to go, have a few drinks and food. Friendly bartenders and patrons. Nice and clean environment and the food is great. I will continue to go back...
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- Superb76 Reviews4.4
North Avenue Tap
637 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085This is the kind of place us old-timers remember going to with our Grandpa, getting to sit at the bar eat a Slim Jim and have a bottle of pop, while Gramps...
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- Superb66 Reviews4.4
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in WaukeganAnastasia's Restaurant & Sports Lounge
3880 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan, IL 60085We were part of the Navy Security Christmas party held there last night and I was impressed with the atmosphere and food but the service is what impressed me...
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- Good275 Reviews4.2
Stretch's Sports Bar & Grill
200 N Green Bay Rd rd, Waukegan, IL 60085I had the time of my life Great Atmosphere wonderful People wonderful Host and Bartenders and most of all the Food is Good and if you're ever in town stop...
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- Superb82 Reviews4.3
Las Vegas Pool Hall
2500 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085Players are friendly. bartenders are some friendly clean has security, small parking lot .. but nice place I don't know the age to enter.. I will ask next...
- Good30 Reviews3.9
TR's Front Row On Greenwood
219 W Greenwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Place is a little smaller than the pictures make it look. The food though is outstanding. Burgers are excellent the cook them for you perfectly, and they toast...
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- Superb121 Reviews4.7
Waukegan Bally Muck Inc
1930 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085PplHere are amazing, fun and super down to earth. Good spot to have a drink or two!! YNOT aka Tony spelled backwards is a great bartender. Say Hi for me if you...
- Superb72 Reviews4.6
Tacos
Tacos in Waukegan
TAQUERIA EL PRIMO
1020 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085Great food for good price. I really like the “al pastor” and “cecina” meat. It’s a small place so it’s better for take out and not so much for...
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- Superb45 Reviews4.3
Taco Parado
9 N Jackson St, Waukegan, IL 60085This spot has hands down the best steak burritos. Also if you really like spicy steak. There is no comparison. It a spicy that will leave you wanting for more....
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- Superb34 Reviews4.3
Taquiza Diaz
2040 N Pine St, Waukegan, IL 60085Ok let me start off by saying how thoughtful this family is! They really have passion and love for what they do and it shows through their food! I tried both...
- Superb11 Reviews5