50 Best American Restaurants near Barrington

“As always our meal was great and the service exemplary. Thomas was our waiter and he is great at explaining the specials and helping us choose the perfect wine. My only complaint about Region is that is is not bigger and thus hard to get into for a spontaneous meal.“

“WOW-ZAH! The Blue Heron Cafe!!have been craving a good burger - for weeks. So I decided to try a place nearby with a great word-of-mouth following & reputation.WHAT A FIND ( ok, NEW= To Me)This was the most amazing Char grilled-hand made Burger I've had in YEARS!! All topped with sweet grilled onions & the freshest butter lettuce, ripe juicy tomatoes, & BBQ sauce (on the side)......this level of burger was totally unexpected! I got a lovely fresh salad on the side- Yum!The Blue Heron Cafe = is WAY more than a local sports bar! ☆☆☆☆☆ Cheers to the Chef! And to your sweet bartenders!“

“Sammie was an amazing server! My kids ate every morsel of food! Great ribs! Very family friendly! We have a party of 10, so I called ahead to see if they could fit our group. The owner was so positive and reassuring on the phone; when we got there, he had made a spot for our family! Great job, thanks for the food and great hospitality!Dietary restrictions: They have GF pancakes which were fantastic for my daughter!Kid-friendliness: Kids menus that the kids can color and then they hang them up to display. My kids loved to see theirs hung up!“

“This is a great breakfast and brunch restaurant!The service was a bit slow even though they weren't very busy; looked like there wasn't enough staff. The food was delicious! Everything was cooked well and tasted great! We will be going back again.Kid-friendliness: They had high chairs and laminated kids menus. The high chairs could use a good cleaning. No kids coloring stuff.“

“My husband and I went there for a special anniversary celebration in September 2023 and loved it. Hadn't been there in a while and they did not disappoint. The weather was nice enough to sit on their patio - just a few sprinkles, but we had an umbrella over the table. Beautiful view of the golf course. Our server (Ally) was excellent and the food was delicious. My husband had the "porterhouse" pork chop - huge and perfectly cooked! I had one of the best petite filets I've had in a long time - so tender and flavorful. They gave us a free dessert for our anniversary - amazing limoncello shortbread cake with blueberry chambord sauce. Wow!“

“This bar has been nothing less than exceptional and a slice of heaven since I moved to Barrington from Los Angeles. It’s the only bar where friends gather and has an amazing culture and sense of community. If you don’t want to go to the city, but want that alternative bar that’s inclusive and has that good vibe this is the place for you. Daniella is exceptional and goes out of her way to accommodate your needs, and aside from her I haven’t met a bartender I didn’t like.A+ and highly recommend.“

“One of the best places to eat. All of the dishes are amazing, as the menu is small but each dish is exceptional. Be ready to be served by the owner or her mom, as they take great pride in their restaurant. Get reservations, it's tough to get into.“

“Absolutely delicious. Great staff. Great cocktails“

“Very good seasonal food. Had great shrimp and grits. Went on mothers day and food was still coming out on time with a fully packed house. A little noisy and a lack of available parking, but probably due to holiday. Would definitely go again; cute three dollar desserts were a fun ending.Dietary restrictions: Gf menu available.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu“

“I am 38, first time ever going here, was amazing. Went with my gf, my little brother and a group of friends. It was on Monday (Memorial Day 2024-4pm show), smaller crowd and at first, it was dead quiet so I just got up and began and started yelling for our knight (yellow/red) and then the crowd just became louder around the stadium. But yellow/red won! It was an awesome experience. Good food, friendly people and good stuff. Came away with some souvenirs, but you WILL pay, however, it was all worth it. Will be back in the future sometime soonish.“

“Always top notch. Never had a bad meal or service yet.“

“Fun place with lots of regulars. Staff has been there for many years even when the original owner sold. Great place to go. Even if you have wait a few minutes for a table, it is totally worth the wait! Go and enjoy! Also try the soup, you will be glad you did!“

“My two favorite menu items are their Farm Flight (generous portions of meat) or the Prime Rib!“

“Thursday Karaoke was rocking and I wanted to give a shout out to Angie and Liz always the best service Ernie the best food and Heidi running the karaoke. I highly recommend MadCats“

“loved it! friendly staff and great food.“

“Great food and superb service. East coast atmosphere with live acoustic musicians. Server Riley is an asset for sure.“

“Fun tiki like atmosphere inside, but you don’t really get good views of the water from inside restaurant. I got the bbq bacon burger and it was great! The fries were a seasoned kind, they were good but not my fave. The mister got the all you eat fish fry. They bring out two fried cod pieces at a time. The beer battered fish was great and so was tartar sauce, especially the spicy one was fantastic! Only complaint is we waited awhile for another serving of fish - but when it came out it was hot and fresh! We asked for side of blue cheese and some hot sauce - be aware they charge you for 75 cent for every sauce without letting you know.“

“The honey pecan salad is the best.“

“I went there for the first time and the server was super sweet. I don't remember her name. But she was the best didn't come up to us non stop and was a doll to my toddler. So shout out to whoever was the server around 10am on 4/21 right by the tree. I had the benedict Italiano and it was sooooo good! Seriously that benedict was a 10/10.“

“Visited again in march 2022 again perfect service perfect meal the atmosphere the food the service is a 5 star you need to go it will be a perfect meal !!“

“I haven’t been here in 35 yrs! Stopped for lunch before doctor appointment. Nothings changed! It’s all still delicious and service is great! I sat at the bar where Viktor cooked me a beautiful cheeseburger! I’m so happy I stopped! Lots of fun memories there from back in the day!“

“Coopers Hawk is consistently a great experience. Their wines are excellent and varied for every taste palette. The filet is excellent along with the chicken picatta and flat breads. I recommend this place strongly. The wine club membership is also highly recommended!“

“My favorite place for wine tasting and lunch is so good and tasty“

“Delivery was fast and hot. I got the pan pizza and the crust was perfect.“

“Went here for my mom‘s birthday. The staff were amazing!! Angel was actually an angel and my mom had the greatest time. She had so much fun laughing and made really good memories. The staff were just hilarious and awesome. The whole way through from start to end 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone for food and the service is 100 out of 10.!!!!!!!!Try the apple crisp with cinnamon and ice cream!!“

“Great local brewery with their own line and several options from other local breweries. The atmosphere was comfortable and the service was awesome (thank you Garrett). We stopped here as part of the McHenry County Brewery Trail Challenge and we'll definitely be back. Also, the cheese curds were really good!“

“My waiter was good and friendly. I sat in covered patio. I ordered a spring salad with shrimp. blackberries, grapefruit, candied pecans, arugula and berry vinaigrette and a side of Mac n cheese. The salad was missing the pecans but I forgot until I left, I thought something was missing. However, the shrimp was perfectly cooked. The ratio of shrimp to half portion was good. Mac N Cheese was ok. Noodles were undercooked and some still hard/crunchy edges and cheese sauce was just average and a bit gritty/thick. However, I was not expecting my meal to be served with plastic wrapped plastic utensils. a take home box for salad and a take home container for dining in. That was disappointing. the table of eight next to me was a bit shocked too to get their meals in to go cardboard containers.“

“Stopped in quick for some pizza and to watch the game. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved their tater tots. Pizza wasn't our style, but hit the spot after a long drive. Great place to watch the game.Parking: Lot is pretty small and a little difficult to get in and out of, but there was parking available.“

“This is an absolute hidden gem of Mundelein!!! Everything is seasoned so well, delicious food, priced fairly, great service. We have tried so many Mexican restaurants all over town and this is hands down the best. We’ve eaten here lots of times- the tacos are always amazing, tortas, burritos too. I’ve had a few of the Mexican classic dinners. Never any complaints. Check it out!!“

“We love it here! It's a great atmosphere with super friendly staff. Good prices and even better food. Drinks are a good price too and they have rotating cans to try new beers every time we go. Our favorite menu items are the pizza, island patty melt, wings, and the Mac and cheese bites! This is our favorite location for date night and it's top of mind for a great bar to sit at. Plus you have bowling and pool tables right there as well.“

“The food was so delicious that we when back the next day. On Friday night we went in for the fish fry and Saturday we went out for the prime rib special. Both days were delicious. The salad bar was amazing both days. I will definitely be back.“

“Heavy metal music and burgers?!!! Say less, this place always has really good food and the Staff are awesome. Make sure to bring your appetite as the burgers here are huge! The beat appetizer is the jalepeno poppers. Those things are addicting.“

“The food was so good and our server was great.“

“Well, been passing by this place forever and this time we decided to stop in. Very sparse parking so we asked where to park and immediately the female bartender came outside and pointed to a few locations. She must have been an owner because it is rare and doubtful an employee would be so accommodating. Moving on..... We were seated, by the very nice and conscientious female bartender. She asked for our drink order and gave us menus........ So far so good......The food..... Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner-Outstanding Monster Burger-Incredible Ruben-Great Patty Melt- Delicious Absolutely excellent all around. Not a single negative comment from anyone in our party. Oh, yeah! There was a gentleman talking to some people at the bar and was showing the coolest DUCK model to his friends. Said his buddy made them and was selling them for $5. My buddy immediately jumped up and bought it and asked for another one. Well the gentleman left the bar. Damn... no duck for me....... Hold on...... He returned with another duck in hand. I snapped it up and thanked him. That doesn't happen nowadays. How cool is that. The entire experience of that bar/grille was that of a typical Chicago old neighborhood tavern. Great people. Great food. special nod to the female bartender. Awesome lady who "gets it." We'll be back.....again and again.“

“My wife and I were in town for a weekend getaway from the kiddos. Our B&B hosts recommended us to come and eat here and they did not disappoint. The service and ambiance were great. We sat outside and watched the going’s on of this cute town while we ate. The food was amazing. Great taste and huge portions such as the 10oz burger I had loaded with onions and bacon. If you are passing through or staying in town it is well worth the trip in!!“

“Jimmy Ds is a fantastic local establishment, long-standing history here in town I highly recommend!“

“It's been awhile since I've been in the area. Had to stop out. Layout is the same. The place remains under the same owner as far back as I can remember. Staff is very friendly. The food is delivered quickly, the portions are above average in size, and they even do stuff like serve full pickle spears instead of cheap thin slices. Overall a solid entry into a pretty competitive market (Lake Zurich). I'll be back soon.“

“Great place! Chicken nachos were amazing! Burgers are fantastic!“

“Yummy I had one of the biggest burgers and it was great. The service was fast and the server was friendly. I highly recommend it.“

“Love the guy who serve us. He’s always smiling. Love their juicy bacon burger.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bleu Root, and it was an experience worth raving about! From the moment we stepped in, the atmosphere was captivating, with a breathtaking view of the river that added an extra touch of charm to our afternoon. The staff were incredibly friendly, and our server was not only attentive but also very helpful in guiding us through the menu.Now, let's talk about the food – wow! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. It's evident that the chefs at Bleu Root are passionate about their craft, as each bite was a culinary delight. While the prices were a bit on the higher end, the quality of the food more than justified it. Trust me when I say, every penny was well spent.Overall, Bleu Root exceeded our expectations in every aspect. From the inviting atmosphere to the exceptional food and service, it's a dining experience I won't soon forget. If you're looking for a memorable meal with a view, look no further than Bleu Root. Five stars all the way!“

“This was my first visit, and it was fantastic! The bar staff was super personable and attentive, and the karaoke was really fun! The owner even took time to chat with me for a few minutes. River Street will definitely be a regular destination for me!“

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“Met my besties here for girls night/catch up session. The food was delicious and the drink menu extensive! We enjoyed every minute of our experience, especially service by Mary. Ken described the cod special so well, all 3 of us ordered it. We can’t wait to return!“

“I ordered the half Roasted Herb Chicken and it was the best I have had. Along with garlic mashed potatoes. Wish I had the recipe!“

“I love coming to this bar!! Every Thursday they switch the Tap!! TAP TAKEOVER and omg the beers are amazing. They also have live music, came to see Frank liston Music, he was amazing and added to the atmosphere. The staff is super friendly. Food is okay but overall the atmosphere is where it's at!! Come for Tap Takeovers!“

“Just had a shower on Saturday April 20. Everything turned out wonderful. Our servers were the best. They did an amazing job! The staff was also nice and friendly. Thank you all so much for a great experience. This was also my second shower event here.“

“Still the best burger around“

“5/4/24My daughter wanted to play golf with her friends, so I chose this location. Overall, everything was worthwhile . The location was very spacious and comfortable. Seating is close to one another, but you won't even focus on the other guests. Kyle was my waiter. He was super chill and laid back. Checking in on us only at the right time. I'd definitely visit frequently.“

“Great food and atmosphere!! Would go again .“