19 Best Burger Restaurants near Wonder Lake

“Dustys will always hold a special place in my heart, so I'm grateful this place is still open. I've tried a handful of items from them- pizza is usually pretty good (sometimes the cheese is a little excessive), the pasta specials on Thursday night can't be beat, and overall it's nice to have a pizza option close to home. The staff inside always seems to be grumpy or just non existent, but again, Dustys spoiled me, maybe that's just how people act now. Either way, glad it's still around and serving us on the East side!“

“Wasn't to excited about going there with friends, that was a mistake. We are there now at least once a week. Where can you get 2 delicious pizza's and 4 beers for under $30 on 1/2 price Thursday. Wait staff are always friendly and accommodating. I always highly recommend this place to family and friends. The Friday fish fry is always good also.“

“We played a show at the theater next to this place. Had dinner here. WOW!!!! The service was very good and friendly. But the food!! I had a huge burger with bacon, egg, and hashbrowns. It was huge and incredible. Wife had a chicken wrap, she said was incredible as well. The incredible food combined with the small town friendly atmosphere makes this place well worth the stop. I love how they "branded" the bun.“

“Food is good and don't miss the specials posted at both doors and not always the same at both. American diner with some Mexican influence. Can be crowded at rush hours, but service is always friendly and fast. Be aware of a small surcharge for using credit cards. Medium priced for the style and area.“

“Genuinely the best burger place I've ever been to. They have decent sized portions and very speedy service. I really love the BFM burger and the truffle fries. The meat tastes fresh and the amount of fries is solid. One of my favorite restaurants.One thing to note is that if you order an appetizer to hold you over for the main course, they're probably going to come out at the same time because of how fast this restaurant is. Only order an appetizer if you're cool with eating it at the same time as the main course“

“First time here. Not much to look at on the outside, but nice casual atmosphere and good food inside, plus a great view of the lake.Shared corned beef egg rolls and pretzel bites. Our main courses were blt wrap, Reuben, and cheeseburger. All really good. See pictures. Finally, servers were very friendly. Will go back again.“

“This is a really cute place. Inside it is comfortable and low key. I ordered the half Italian Beef sandwich ( w/ hot peppers) that was highly rated last year. It was quite good and not too drippy. I really like that they offer a half sandwich option. The fries were good. This is a place where you place your order at the counter, sit down and wait. They bring out your food once it is ready. I wish I took photos, but will go back and take photos later. This is a cool place with many, many options. Go see for yourself. You will thank me later.“

“I used to go here all the time as a kid growing up in Woodstock. I was recently back in town and decided to give it another try. It completely holds up to my memory of the restaurant! What was even more exciting was what I decided to order off the menu... A sloppy joe sandwich and waffle fries! Where else can you order THAT in a drive thru??? Not only that, but the sloppy joe was sooooooo good. Big ol' pieces of onions and green peppers. Seriously well made. Not just loose meat on a bun. The waffle fries are a staple here and are always crisp and hot. THE BEST!!“

“The timeliness of a to-go order on a beautiful, busy Saturday afternoon was great. I'd highly recommend the Salmon with the bourbon sauce. It would have been nice if the sauce wasn't so much as a soup in the container, though it did go well with the mashed potatoes and the broccoli. I also ordered the Reuben rolls as an appetizer. I feel these would have been better enjoyed at the restaurant itself. They were a bit soggy by the time I made it home. Overall very satisfied with this establishment and the food. I did not get acknowledged or greeted (other than by the hostess) for a few minutes with several people behind the bar (they were just chatting with each other, that could be improved)“

“From the outside looking in, I was drawn to in with the blinking lights. However, it could use a bit more lights to mark the entrance driveway.Once we entered, we were curious with how the food would be. Other reviews appear to wonder about this as well. The interior atmosphere is filled with antiques and charm. The video slot machines is what I believe give reason for pause. The very reasonable prices might even make folks wonder as well! :-)When the food arrived, we didn't have to wonder anymore. The ribs, the salad, and the hot dogs we ordered were all excellent!Now that we're over the hump of wondering, you'll want to come back more and more. The price AND TASTE will not scare you!“

“First time at Vickie's yesterday! Food was great , the docks are decent and has a beautiful view. Really great spot for delicious burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Didn't get a chance to try the pizza, but really the whole menu looks amazing. Friendly service, fun cocktails, and a scenic waterfront setting make this a great spot for casual dining. The servers were polite and great by treating customers so well. They gave everything from bringing extra napkins to refilling our drinks without having to ask. Definitely will be coming back again !“

“We stopped and had A Fabulous meal!! Our first time. Gyros and Italian beef. Everything was hot and fresh. Delicious!! Service great!! Hard working and polite- it was a real treat. The young lady who took our order was cleaning tables when there was no one at the counter. All these are important to us- especially Being a previous restaurant owners. Hi to Billy From Pam and Thea previously from The pizza place and more in crystal lake“

“I used to always call LaBemi's the hidden gem of Crystal Lake restaurants.They had a short decline for a while but they're on their way back up ..!For those of us who enjoy Old Uptown Crystal Lake, there's nothing like these restaurants, taken ya back in time, in quaint old buildings Off the Corporate corridor on Route 14...“

“I was here with my daughter for dinner one night. My chicken sandwich was rubbery. It didn’t have a good texture to it at all. I’m not sure why, but it’s never happened before here. The rest of the meals were great. We are always greeted with a smile and with friendliness. An older gentleman brought our food out to our car. He was very sweet. I didn’t catch his name tag, but we liked him a lot.“

“We had our Christmas party at Mary’s Hideway. We were a party of 11. Mary and Carla were very attentive making sure we were taken care of. Service and food was great! Variety of food and drinks and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be back!“

“The service was slow but not due to the workers. More due to management not properly staffing the establishment. The bartender/waitress deserved some large tips for handling the plus 30 people in there today. I just went in to pick up three pizzas and had to patiently wait to be served. But she had an almost full bar and another 15 people at tables. Food was good but it seems management is lacking.“

“Very good inexpensive food. The service was great, the guy was extremely educated about his job and extremely honest. The ambiance of the restaurant was very classic and calm and there was nice music with a view of IL 120. During my order the guy accidentally clicked 2 Italian beefs and before giving the food he simple apologized and gave the money back for the extra sandwich. Very respectful.“

“Very good inexpensive food. The service was great, the guy was extremely educated about his job and extremely honest. The ambiance of the restaurant was very classic and calm and there was nice music with a view of IL 120. During my order the guy accidentally clicked 2 Italian beefs and before giving the food he simple apologized and gave the money back for the extra sandwich. Very respectful.“

“My good friend Maureen threw a party here for her granddaughter’s 9th birthday a few weeks ago and the owner/manager Selena went above and beyond to make her day special! She set up tables and extra crowns. There was Halloween coloring sheets for the kids and she made ordering meals and getting drinks for a party of 13 easy!“