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    Bold American Fare

    3.7 (301 reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Garlic bread cheese curds
    Morgan S.

    Bold provides the perfect setting to spend a summer evening. From the patio views to the delicious dishes, we can't wait to return to try more. Only disappointment was that they ran out of some of the amazing options we tried to order! Food reviews: All drinks--delicious! Tequila old fashioned was well balanced and a good take on a classic Red neck sushi--weekend special! Pork belly melted in your mouth and candied jalapeño made the bite truly pop! Garlic bread cheese curds--weekend special! While the garlic flavor was super prominent, I wish these were crisper to give each bite more texture Ceviche--good fresh bite from the mango and citrus. Shrimp and scallops were fine Crab cake--standout dish of the evening! Wow! These were bursting with meat and minimal filler. Sauce was the perfect accompaniment

    Menu Bold American Fare May 26, 2025
    Michael S.

    We were seated immediately upon arrival. No reservations. But recommended on weekends. Waiter got drink order in upon being seated. Drinks appear seconds later. Got appetizer order in Shrimp Cocktail. Excellent! Huge shrimp but horseradish sauce was superb. Like St. Elmo's out of Indianapolis. Got our orders in for entrees. Wife got crab cakes. They were excellent. I got seafood pasta. Lots of lump crab and shrimp. Excellent. Loved the view of the Fox River. Small joint with excellent menu. High end steaks and seafood. Worth a visit.

    Strip steak and asparagus
    Lorie R.

    I haven't been to my favorite place Bold American in a few months, Iv been trying a few new places. Bold is still number one. Vodka soda was icy cold then I had a side salad it was so crispy and fresh .I had the special strip steak done to perfection. It actually melted in my mouth. The asparagus had the perfect crunch. My husband had the pork chop he said it was juicy and delicious.Our friends had the strip steak also they said it was one of the best meals they had in a long while and they would be back.The decor is decorated very nice.Our waitress was so nice, and the owner was walking around making sure everyone was happy with there meal . It's a must try !!!!

    Pot roast
    Elsa G.

    Such a cute and homey restaurant in downtown Algonquin. There isn't much room inside but if you're able to snag a spot, I highly recommend coming here. They have a rotating menu depending on the time of year. I tried the pot roast from their fall menu and was very impressed. The prices are a bit on the higher end, though the amount of food you get certainly makes up for it. The portion of pot roast was quite large in my opinion. Big chunks of meat that shredded apart very easily, on top of a bed of mashed potatoes. It could have used some more vegetables though, as there were minimal small chunks of celery and carrots. The crispy onions on top were more than just a decoration and actually went quite well with the meal. The pot roast was very flavorful and with the large portion, gave me several days of leftovers! I also tried their New York cheesecake and it was a huge portion as well. Easily could have been split between 4 people. It was not as dense as other cheesecakes and went well with the berry sauce on top. I would love to come back and try out more of their menu!

    Stuffed Squash Blossom

    Finally ... Tried Bold American Fare ! I've seen great reviews about BOLD for a while ... finally in the area to have dinner. It was awesome! Atmosphere was cozy and quaint. Reservations were easy to make online. We ended up arriving before our reservation and thankfully there was an open table. So many unique options to choose from on the menu and their specials. Scottie was our server - very attentive and knowledgeable. Always checking on how our meals / drinks were doing. Owner/manager (?) stopped by twice to see how we were enjoying our choices. Drink menu had many fun options to choose from- I tried their Purple Kush Tito's drink w/a splash of CBD oil Small plate appetizers were great - combined several to make a meal. Lobster poptart Stuffed blossom Green tomatoes with crab meat Crispy caramelized brussel sprouts The special seafood pasta was very filling with generous portion of crab / shrimp / lobster ~ chipotle sauce Wish I had saved room for their new chocolate strawberry martini. Guess we need to go back before it's off the menu Menu prices were reasonable, given the portions and quality of ingredients. I feel the specialty drinks were in line as well - most were 12-15 - mine had an upcharge with the oil. Looking forward to next time -- at BOLD american fare.

    36 oz Wagu Tomahawk that is burnt to a crisp and very bitter tasting. The chef must've been sleeping behind the grill.

    Premium steakhouse prices for poorly cooked steaks. 36 oz wagu tomahawk was burnt. The Maillard reaction is a nice crust that we all love, but this was burnt and bitter tasting. My wife's filet was also burnt and bitter and not cooked to the temp she had ordered(she ordered medium and it was super rare). The drinks tasted like cheap sugary store bought mix. The owner didn't even discount our $250 burnt, undercooked meal either. Definitely will not be recommending this place.

    Upstairs bar with cool vibe and great views of old downtown Algonquin.   Had the Sunday burger special!   Very tasty and nice sized burger!

    Amazing upstairs outside bar and sitting area with great views of old downtown Algonquin. Had the Sunday burger special which was a very nice sized 1/2 lb burger patty! Very tasty.

    Pictures in the bathrooms are hilarious
    Megan L.

    Our first experience at BOLD was fantastic. Our waitress Kelsi was so friendly and easy to talk to. The Purple Kush cocktail was visually appealing & delicious. Love the lighting for the outdoor dining & looking forward to dining outside next time. Getting 20% off at Whiskey & Wine with our reservation was a nice touch. Can't wait to go back & work my way through their menu.

    Walleye Loaded mashed potatoes
    Edward F.

    Our 46th anniversary celebration and we chose Bold American in Algonquin Illinois. Small town restaurant with a great menu and food options we enjoyed relaxing and having Kelsey take our dinner request I ordered the Walleye Special my wife ordered the Swordfish both prepared and presented to perfection. I can't wait to return and sample different dishes.

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    Service was okay. Ordered the beet salad and the apples were brown :/ lots of goat cheese which was nice. Outside seating was the best.

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    Amazing steak last night-this restaurant never disappoints!. Fresh food, nice selection, service is top notch. Highly recommend.

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    We had another amazing meal at Bold! Food, drinks and service were fantastic. They never disappoint. Highly recommend !

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