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.”

“Delicious pasta!! And the side salad was filled with veggies and cheese. It was really good. The homemade soup was delicious as well!!”

“Place is awesome. Highly recommended!”

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

“The employees were really nice! I stopped by to get a chili cheese dog and a burger and all of my food was amazing. Glad this is close to one of my work sites so I can run by again on my way home!”

“Hidden in plain sight in Lake Villa, this Italian restaurant is the kind of unassuming neighborhood gem critics quietly root for. It isn’t flashy, it isn’t loud, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: a place that consistently serves excellent food at fair prices. In the Lakes region—where Italian options can feel uneven—this spot rises confidently to the top. On my most recent visit, I was seated immediately at a corner table, a small but meaningful luxury in an age of hour-long waits. The dining room, typically hushed enough for actual conversation, again delivered one of its underrated pleasures: a peaceful meal without the intrusive din that plagues so many suburban restaurants. Service followed suit—friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to help, never hovering or rushing. The kitchen remains the star. My spaghetti with vodka sauce was outstanding—rich, balanced, and among the best renditions I’ve had anywhere in the region. Other entrées at the table echoed the same strengths: sauces with clarity and depth, pastas cooked with confident restraint, portions generous without tipping into excess. Cocktails, too, arrived promptly and properly mixed, further reinforcing the sense of a kitchen-and-bar team that takes pride in their craft. If there is a shortfall, it lies in the ambiance. The room carries a certain charm, but the décor feels a step behind the quality of the food. A refresh of tables, finishes, and overall presentation would elevate the experience from very good to genuinely special. The warmth is there—the aesthetics simply haven’t caught up yet. Even so, the value proposition is undeniable. For reliably excellent Italian cuisine, low noise, easy seating, earnest service, and honest pricing, this restaurant more than earns its “highly recommended” status. It is, in every meaningful way, Lake Villa’s little culinary treasure.”

“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”

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

“Absolutely love this restaurant and family that owns it! Very welcoming and cozy!”

“I love this place. Coffee is excellent, food is good and the people are the absolute best. I live near Olive Garden on Hwy 11 but will drive all the way out to the Grove just to go to Just Brew It.”

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“First visit back in 40 years and still has the same atmosphere as back then. Diverse menu options, lunch specials, friendly service, good food. Glad we decided to revisit after a long absence. one caution: CASH ONLY. That was a surprise when we went to pay as there was no mention of it anywhere ..not on the menu, not by the cashier. Lucky I had enough cash to cover the bill as often it’s credit card only for this patron.”

“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!”

“Love the food, love the staff. Always served with a smile. Best place around!!”

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

“Highly recommend! Wow. What an experience at The Vegas Cafe in Antioch, Illinois. The food and drinks were excellent. We had the stuffed French toast, a skillet, pancakes, strawberry waffles, and a breakfast wrap. For drinks, we ordered hot chocolate and iced tea and everything was delicious. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is truly amazing. From the hostesses to our server to the bussers, everyone was hardworking, kind, and genuinely caring. You could feel it right when you walked in. They wanted you there and treated you so well. Then there is the owner, Helen. She is an absolute gem. She introduced herself and spent time talking with us about her family, the business, and getting to know us. Even before she mentioned she was the owner, you could tell by the way she carried herself and interacted with guests. She clearly cares about her staff and her customers. When Helen found out we were there celebrating my mother’s birthday, she went above and beyond. My mom is still talking about it. We are so thankful to our server Callie, the owner Helen, and everyone at The Vegas Cafe. Thank you all for such a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back.”

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

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

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

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

“Food is always delicious. Great service and atmosphere.”

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

“My husband and I have enjoyed our dinners here for 45 years. Similar menu and same receipes. We celebrated our wedding rehearsal dinner here. Our favorite restaurant for our anniversary and birthdays, the best restaurant for Friday fish fry in the state of Wisconsin!”

“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 👏🏻”