Restaurants near Silver Lake

“Best local restaurant around. Freshest ingredients, even get pork and beef from local farms. Some of the best food we've ever paid for.”

“Good selection of unique ice cream flavors and the young man working behind the counter was very nice and polite.”

“Burgers are excellent! Love the Hot mess.. Service is Excellent! If you havn't been.. GO.”

“I’ve worked here over 3 years. I love this bar, I love the customers, my bosses are great. We have live music or karaoke every single weekend. Our kitchen is open until 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM Friday and Saturday. The fryers are on until 2 AM seven days a week. Friday and Saturday we offer giant slices of homemade pizza for $5 slice until they’re gone. We are fully handicap accessible, two ramps for indoor and back deck access. We have a large selection of canned and bottled beers, huge selection of hard liquor, seltzer, iced teas, etc.. We have RC products on the gun, but also offer Coke and Pepsi products in the can. We can pretty much customize any menu item within reason. Our kitchen staff is incredible. I tell people we are a bar with restaurant quality food. We do have a large dining room that is kid friendly. Definitely bring your appetite, our portions are large, but absolutely delicious.”

“Place is awesome. Highly recommended!”

“Awesome place friendly staff and people great food 😀 👍”

“I have to say excellent. I never had a bad experience here. CrAzY Connie can put a smile on anybody's face. Food that is supposed to be hot is hot. Nice spot a few blocks away by the river to enjoy the good lunch. 5 stars.”

“We live 2.5 hours south of Lake Villa, but we were meeting some friends from Florida for dinner. They were in the area for their grandson’s graduation from Great Lakes Naval Academy. Found this place via Google and it had great reviews, with good reason. We wish we lived closer because it would be a favorite for sure. Probably the best bruschetta and lasagna I’ve had in a very long time. Everyone loved their entrees. We tried multiple pasta dishes and the pizza. Prices were very reasonable and our service was exceptional. Excellent dining experience all around. Highly recommend.”

“Abby and staff did awesome job for our wedding cake, cake pops and lemon tarts. and 2 gluten-free cupcakes.would recommend them for any occasion.”

“One of my favorites!Always amazing. Beef Shwarma plate is my favorite.”

“first time here tonight and we had alot of fun! Jordan is super attentive and fun. Aka garlic girl”

“HANDS DOWN! YOU WIN! Best cinnamon rolls EVER!”

“Great place and great people. Love their Red Lager and met my future wife through Harbor Brewing.”

“Places That Felt Like Home Some places in this world hold you not because of their walls, their menus, or their decor, but because of the way they welcome you. For me, two of those places were Just Brew It in Union Grove, Wisconsin, and the North Star Bar in Rochester, Minnesota. At Just Brew It, after only a couple of visits, the staff began greeting me by name every time I walked through the door. It reminded me of Norm from Cheers—that easy ritual of belonging where the world pauses to say, you matter here. The drinks were good, the people were kind, but it was that simple recognition, that moment of being known, that made the coffee shop feel like family. The North Star Bar carried the same magic in its own way. Whenever I walked in, they’d call out, “Georgia,” not just as a nickname but as a nod to where I came from. It was playful, affectionate, and grounding. No matter how far I was from home, I carried a piece of it in the way they saw me. Both places remind me that what makes a space sacred isn’t the bricks or beams—it’s the people who look at you, smile, and say, you belong.”

“Always a great place for breakfast or lunch. Watching Manny cook and hustle is good show. Friendly people”

“Definitely worth the few extra minutes driving up here from Round Lake. I showed up on Thursday to find out they’ve got an all you can eat taco special 👀 I gotta roll myself out to my car after this. Don’t let the previous rough construction out front fool you, this place is gold. I had the steak and chorizo tacos that were superb. Mango margarita slapped 👏🏻”

“Absolutely delicious and the best burger in the area.”

“We were here this weekend & ordered our usual breakfast sandwiches & I had Chai Tea. Today, I ordered the most delicious Mushroom Brie soup (I know, who wants soup in the summer, but so good!!) I also ordered the Turkey Club & could only eat 1/2 of a 1/2. It was the best Club sandwich & on sourdough bread!! PS my birthday was Saturday & my grandkids got me the wonderful homemade Blueberry pie, the only thing I ask for every year!!! Thank you to Bodi’s for being the best place around!!!💕🥧🍰🍩🥪”

“FANTASTIC first experience! The staff was very welcoming and helped me navigate where everything was. Highly recommend!”

“Highly recommend! We enjoyed the delicious food and the service was great also. Thank you! We will be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great place to go before a Sunday matinee at the PM&L Theatre!”

“Our new favorite place in Burlington.”

“Best chicken tenders and fries around!! Love that they come to DS twice a week!!”

“Great space with knowledgeable, friendly staff and delicious beer.”

“We ordered hand pies for a large family breakfast and blueberry scones! Everyone raved and we went back for more! My mom loves pecan pie and bought her a pecan dessert and in all her 81 years, she said Baking Bird is the best! 🫐 We love out of town and will drive in to pick up these delicious, savory “homemade” delights! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great food, drinks and service! A must try place in Burlington”

“Fast Service, Great Staff, the owner is great”

“Love the Town Fryer! Great food, good prices and friendly staff. It’s always a great place to eat breakfast.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly”

“Great atmosphere and I love the drinks especially my fave the old fashioned 🍹 perfect ❤️ definitely recommend.”

“Staff was very friendly and personable. The mocha hot coffee was better than Starbucks. The pomegranate punch was a refreshing surprise. Both the avocado toast and the tuna melt were fantastic, the bread was delicious. Generous portions and a nice, fresh variety of the fruit cup. Charming atmosphere, reasonable prices. Will definitely go back.”