Finally got to check out Captain Mike's. I have heard good things about their burgers and they lived up their reputation! The bar is a tad small so it can get busy in there pretty quickly. We got a table right at the main entrance and we were served promptly and pleasantly. I got help with ordering, which can be common for first timers, but I got the hang of it pretty quickly. They have a nice tap list so getting a cold, refreshing beer was a must! My one critique if you will, the fries were limp.. not soggy but definitely not crispy. I didn't even bother finishing them, but the burger was filling enough that it didn't matter much. If I am in the area, I would stop here again and try a different burger, because they all looked so dang good!! read more

Captain Mike's - Shitty Bill - Burgers Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Captain Mike's is a dive bar in downtown Kenosha close to the lake. The food here is pretty good and that's why I had lunch there recently while in town. The only parking option I saw was on the street. Inside it's attractive with its own nautical character. Its food menu is burger centric and is kind of complicated to figure out. You complete a form that itemizes the kind of burger, fries, etc that you want. Even my waitress tried to help me and she got confused. Ha! I finally ordered a bowl of their beer cheese soup to start for $10.45. I then added an 8 oz grass fed beef burger with hand cut fresh fries for another $12.45. Yes, it was more food than I needed but I wanted to try the beer cheese soup which was delivered first with 4 pieces of sourdough bread. The soup was delicious being rich in cheesy flavor with cheese strings and bacon bits on top. It was a full bodied flavor soup and with the bread I could have made a meal of just this. After finishing the soup, the burger and fries appeared. It was a hearty and very good tasting burger on a quality bread bun. Also the fries were very good tasting with a good potato flavor. I couldn't finish it all but I wanted to. With a drink and tax it was about $28 before tip. I'm glad I had lunch here. read more

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These burgers are excellent. Great vibe inside. Love this place. Service is spot on. Will be back! A lot!

Located not too far from Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI, this is a go to place for burgers and Mac n cheese. They have plenty of preset options and you can create your own. You get a paper menu when you walk in so that you can mark your order. The bartender was friendly and I was served very quickly. I like the eclectic look of the bar and I was able to find parking pretty easily. The burger was delicious and the experience overall was positive. Highly recommended. read more

Captain Mike's - 5oz patty with avocado, pepper jack, and roasted peppers. Hand cut fries. Nice presentation. - Burgers Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Worst service in the area. Came over for a Friday lunch around 1pm. Literally waited for an hour to get the food served. Got the appetizer after waiting for 30 min and then food was sent wrongly to another table. The waitress noticed and just wanted to directly bring those two burgers back to us without even thinking of if the food has been touched or not! I told her that I saw that guy ate the fries, and she was looking really rude back at me. Very unprofessional. Another wait of 15 minutes for the remaking of the food (waitress claiming that we were the "priority"); finally got to eat. No manger came out to explain or comfort or anything. Worst service I have ever had! Never recommend!!! read more

Captain Mike's - Burgers Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Good burger. Slow preparation. We were seated promptly. Placed our order and waited 40 minutes for our two burgers to arrive. There was plenty of staff on both sides and the place wasn't overly crowded. Not sure why it takes so long but the sign on the table warns you of the wait time. read more

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Good food and service but it was so loud we couldn't enjoy our dinner. We were more concerned with leaving. We'll try again in case we went when the noise was excessive. read more

Second visit here and my burger dreams fizzled w just an okay experience. Ordered the 5 oz burger and requested it to be pink. Patty was very well done. Tomato on burger was not ripe (during tomato season). Fries were ok. Just a subpar $18 burger. read more

Cute on the outside and the inside, nice staff, delicious food but it does get pricey. The cheese curds were pretty mediocre but the burger and Mac are the true staples that shine anyways. read more

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Friendly and very welcoming. Had a blasts playing beer bingo, of course I didn't win a bag of beer. Enjoyed the food. Tonight some live music, fantastic break from hanging out at the hotels. read more

Terrible management (Nick), bad service. Hard pass on this place, there are plenty of alternatives nearby

I went with a group of guys during Thanksgiving week over a year ago. The place was packed despite the waterfront being kind of desolate. Apparently it was a bingo night. Everyone played. They just handed us cards and said you're playing. We thought it odd but played along anyway. Whoever won would get a selection of four beers or seltzers and a glass from the bar. I won the last game. Scratch that, I tied with two other people. We had to do a chug off to see who won. I don't like beer, let alone chug it. So they ket me have a proxy. I younger woman in her 20s chose to be my proxy. The two other guys decided to get their buddies to be proxies for them. She out-chugged them and we won. I split the seltzers with her and kept the glass. So we played some bingo and ordered some burgers. I ordered the Bobandi burger and it was huge. I definitely couldn't finish it. But it was delicious! It was stuffed with velveeta and peppered bacon and then deep fried. Yes, basically a heart attack on a plate, but you only live once...and it was worth it! There are so many other options to try and by golly, if you get the chance, you should. read more

Raffle tickets for each alcohol beverage you consume, and after each quarter of the packers game a drawing for swag Atmosphere is great food is pretty good a cool vibe read more

Just had moved here from out of state. This place was busy. But we heard that the burgers were amazing, so we decided to stop in. Everything was wonderful. Very funny and sweet people! read more

Captain Mike's had some great burgers and the lobster bisque was phenomenal. Enjoyed the atmosphere also.

Burger had no love put into it. Kitchen either doesn't care or doesn't know. Cold unmelted cheese, barely any horseradish mayo which sounded really tasty on the menu, and cooked waaaay beyond ordered preference. Its just a shame bc the place is a great spot to drink and hang at and they at least seem to want to put the effort into their burgers judging by the menu and general brand but they fell way short in making a good one today. read more

Always good food and atmosphere. People that complain about the wait time don't understand the difference between a restaurant and bar that serves food. They don't have a huge working kitchen. They do their best with the volume. You can expect to wait, have a drink and a good time and then eat! read more

We stopped by this place on our trip through Illinois when everything else was closed. Walking inside felt like walking into a pub back home, all nautical and lines with wood. Big windows overlook lighted trees and cut buildings. I ordered the shitty bill and my partner ordered a carb-beast of Mac and cheese mixed with mashed potatoes, corn, and fried chicken. Somehow he survived. I guess the Mac was too good to die? The shitty bill was fantastic and I have no regrets. And man oh man, those fries. Do yourself a favor and get a second serving, because you deserve it Though I didn't get our server's name, he was super nice and answered our silly questions about cheese, veveta, and the meaning of life. (Which is cheese, in case you were wondering.) We did have one little snafu, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5: we were given the wrong bill, which I paid, before looking. It was more than double ours and with charges for alcohol, which we don't drink. If I hadn't checked, we would have left without ever knowing! They got it fixed super fast though and we were out the door without a moment wasted So yeah, I recommend this place. Eat here. Get the shitty bill and an extra side of fries, but do make sure to check your bill before paying! read more

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My husband and I decided to head up north for the day to go shopping at the outlets and we love Kenosha's Costco, and during all that shopping we ended up getting hungry and thirsty . We have a friend that lives in this area and he recommended this place and told us they have the best burger in town, so we had to check it out! This place is located right across from the harbor and has street parking for the most part and there is a lot across the street, we got lucky with a street spot. When you walk in you need to wait for a host to greet you and find you a seat. Just a heads up they have long tables and encourage sharing tables so if that isn't something you like there are a few small tables that you might want to request. When you sit down you are given a piece of paper that you fill out your order to ensure that you get exactly what you want! I think this is a great idea and I really enjoyed filling out the order, I didn't get a picture of the order sheet I was too excited about filling it out. One of the best parts was that the guy that sat us down walked us through the process and gave us some great recommendations! He also made sure we had a ice cold beer before filling out our order and that was super nice! We started off with the Mac and Cheese Puppies with the spicy ranch and marinara. The ranch is HOT and the marinara gave me little Ceaser's crazy bread marinara vibes. The puppies were perfectly cooked crunchy and the Mac inside was moist and tender, I recommend dipping them in the marinara sauce! I opted for the burger of the week which was Peanut Butter, Jelly, Jalapeños, and cream cheese! This was a good combo, but super messy and sticky, which was to be expected. I enjoyed the burger even though my preferred patty is a smash burger, this was a 5 oz and she was thicker than I expected but, great flavor! I got the thin fries with my burger and I wish I would have got the fresh cut fries because the thin were a little greasy than I like. I also got a side of Cole slaw and as I have mentioned I am a Cole slaw connoisseur and this one fell short, watery, vinegary, and just in need of a little cream and sweetener and it would be great - but this I won't recommend. But overall My husband got the Good Track Pants and added a schmear of PB and easy BBQ sauce and he said he wished he wouldn't have because it ended up being a little dry... but he still enjoyed the burgers flavor. He got the fresh cut fries with his burger and they were perfectly cooked and he really enjoyed them! He is pretty fly for a fry guy! I had to check out the facility to wash my hands and it is a one person bathroom but the decor is AWESOME!! I love that idea and I hope you do too! All and all this place is a great little spot to grab a bite and a beer, they also have a long list of cocktails also, we were lucky enough that it wasn't overly crowded since we went around 3:30 but it's not a huge place so I am sure they can get crowded, so keep that in mind! We will be back when the weather warms up to enjoy the day by the harbor! Thanks for everything Captain Mikes you guys are great! read more

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I've been to captain Mikes a few times and the service is some of the worst. Even when calling to see if they have a wait the person on the line is less than friendly. The last time we were there our server only stopped at our table twice. Once to take our order and once to give us the check. I didn't get a refill on my drink until I finally asked for one when she brought us our check. Their food is nothing to write home about and it's also way too loud in there to even hold a conversation with someone. The only reason I kept coming back was because it was where my husband took me on our first date but we both agreed that it's not worth coming back anymore. Unfortunate. read more

So, have loved coming here for years and had only a few issues until this evening bringing a friend from out of town. We always order our burgers checked pink and even happy with medium rare but tonight both our burgers were overcooked. Nicely said, after they asked, that 2 burgers were overcooked. Nicholas took them and we were shortly brought back new burgers. When he returned to our table asking how everything was, my husband showed him his very rare burger. Nicholas stated "what, that's medium rare". I was completely shocked and actually laughed that anyone in the food industry would say that. I'm not high maintenance but guess when I'm paying for a $22 burger that it is cooked close to a patrons suggestion. Sadly, I cannot attach photos. Highly disappointed. Sadly, won't be back nor recommend. read more

Captain Mike's - The "medium rare" hamburger per Nicholas - Burgers Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Got a table outside beautiful Oct 5th day Tim the waiter came up in 2 minutes and brought menus and ask what we were drinking, told him what I had a taste for and he recommend 4 different types of beer, he then went and got me 3 samples of beer to check out, to help in my selection (who does that any more) so my wife and I picked two different beers for our meal and ordered. Food came out in about 7 minutes and it was spot on. Tim covered all bases and was very professional. This was supper club type service from the 80s. This guy (tim) was just awesome. I will return to eat here and spend money based on his awesome service. The food was great also. So thank you for making our day smooth. Patrick read more

Decided to try the burgers here based on recommendations of locals I've met. The wagyu burgers are amazing! If you enjoy a great tasting burger, then you must try this place! The staff is always very welcoming and friendly. I recommend going earlier in the day because this place can get very busy. Mac n cheese bites are tasty. The bacon wrapped shrimp is a must. read more

What more can I say then loved it, we had some great burgers some cheese curds and some great beer cheese soup. They have a lot of traces for drop beers and a great little view. If you sitting out looking outside. read more

Went for brunch and was very impressed. Food was good and came out quick. Menu is unique but I don't doubt it would be delicious. read more

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Drove by 1000 times not originally from here live less than 1/2 mile away.... Just do it! Great food, so busy, so Wisconsin but in an oddly old school but not want to put a dagger in my eye kind of way. Just do it. Rivals anything I've had in all the Chicago neighborhood restaurants. Stop going to sh*t shack and f*ve guys spend your hard earned money here, you'll love it. Well done. I love it. Burgers are amazing. read more

Fun spot. Relaxed atmosphere. Great staff. Delicious food. You can't go wrong with Captain Mike's. read more

We were on our way to Uncle Mikes but accidentally put Captain Mike's in the GPS and ended up in Kenosha near the lake. I'm glad that we ended up here as it was the perfect date night spot. Food: They have the coolest menu with tons of make your own options of burgers and macs. It's not a complex or fancy menu but I liked that that there was a cool way to customize your own order. You are given a sheet of paper to select what you want. I loved the Trailer Park Boys references and the unique combinations. I ended up ordering a cheeseburger salad (Shitty Bill) and loved how I could combine a burger and a salad. What I also liked was that the waiter reviewed our orders with us before taking it to the kitchen. Service: seems like we had several waiters and there were constantly people who wanted to know if we needed anything. Service was incredible and we really felt taken care of. There is plenty of free parking on the street and it's walking distance to the harbor. 5 stars. read more

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Your typical Kenosha dive bar. Food was actually really good. There was a really drunk guy inside, which isn't surprising to find in a Kenosha bar. Pros: drinks, food, price, service Cons: needs more tvs read more

Captain Mike's - Hand - cut Fresh Fries & cheese curds - Burgers Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was outstanding. We were sitting at the bar so we got dinner and a cooking show, we could watch everything being cooked. All the people in the kitchen/ grill area, bar & the server also did great and were all very nice. Everyone worked their ass off. Drink specials too. The bartender Amy is a girl after my own heart she loves tequila and I love tequila. Had a shot & the hubby had a Woodford reserve whiskey. 1/2 pound burgers were great, fries are hand cut and very tasty. Not pictured are the cheese curds, not the greatest I've ever had, but were good. Might try the Mac & cheese next time. We'll be back soon! read more

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Captain Mike's is a local one-off burger joint. The place is small and the menu is limited. And it's PACKED on the weekends. We arrived for a late lunch. The server offered us the "ledge" and we took it. A few minutes later she upgraded us to a nice umbrella'd table out on the sidewalk. You're not assigned a server, anyone can help you. We order burgers, curds and drinks. Was pleasantly surprised by the speed of the curds and cocktails. We waited a bit for the burgers. All in all Captain Mikes was a great choice. We'll definitely be back. read more

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I like the unique concept of checking boxes on a paper menu to build your own burger, but the execution was terrible. None of us got what we ordered; no burger came the way we had ordered: raw and/or pink burger when you ordered no pink, missing toppings, missing sauces; just terrible. When six of us rack up a bill over $300.00, I expect that your cook can follow the simple selections we made on your paper menus. No excuses; just terrible! read more

Moving to Kenosha during a pandemic left us not being able to explore our new town! Finally once things opened up a little bit we made it our mission to find a cute bar to stop at with friends! Captain Mike's seemed like the right place! My fiancé wanted burgers, and well, their menu is all about it! --MENU-- I loved that their menu is a "build your own" style. We were able to pick the amount of meat, toppings, buns, sauces, everything! Felt like I was at AJ Bombers, but better obviously. I went for the a 1 patty hamburger with provolone cheese, pineapple, and bbq sauce. It was so good! My fiancé on the other hand, went nuts. The toppings he chose are in the picture attached. He put peanut butter on his burger because the menu urges everyone to try it! The verdict of peanut butter in your burger you might be wondering? My fiancé was OBSESSED! He craves this monster burger on the daily now! **also in the picture--we had their clearing stick egg fries and wow were they good. I highly recommend ordering them!! Reminded me exactly of a tapas I ordered I from La Merenda in Milwaukee that they no longer serve! --ATMOSPHERE-- It was a little dim in there for my likings (as you can see from my photo of my fries). Not sure if you've ever been to Pizza Man, but it was almost the same. Just too dark, could've used a little bit brighter light. The seating is very limited. We waited outside for an hour and a half. They said it would be a 40 minute wait, but it was far longer. I guess that's what happens when people are enjoying their time inside. They did have small tables outside with heaters that gave us the opportunity to have drinks outside while we waited. Without that option we probably would've left! read more

Captain Mike's - Clearing stick egg fries - they were soooooo good - Burgers Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

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I like that you can build your own burger how you like but in a town with a ton of burger places, nothing particularly stood out. Just OK.

We've been here several times and we've enjoyed the food and service. On this particular day they were busy. We sat at the bar for 20 minutes without so much as a glance our way. Not a single word. I felt like we were ghosts. Meanwhile they were serving folks that came in after us so we left. I guess in the future we'll have 2nd thoughts about coming here. read more

Was really excited to try this place, but the food was not very good. The service wasn't bad, but wasn't good either. The cheese curds didn't come out hot, the wings were chewy and the burger bowl was a disappointment--no salad dressing so it was dry. My son usually loves a burger and didn't finish it. Had high hopes, but it was disappointing. read more

There seems to be a common theme of poor service, long wait times for food to be received and belittling management. Worst experience ever! If you enjoy a charred burger with absolutely no taste and skimpy additional items that are way overpriced for what you receive this is your place! When we asked the management what was taking so long for our order, we were told it was so busy and they have a small area in which to cook the burgers. He then further insulted me by stating "I'm sorry you didn't understand the menu." Captain Mike it's time to take this ship out to sea or start listening to what your customers are saying. Bon voyage! read more

Food was ok, menu was EXTREMELY confusing and all the serving staff seemed very annoyed whenever we asked questions. Had to ask the same question to 3 different people because they kept just saying "read the menu" and walking away. Got an extra star because the place did look nice, people were just rude. Food was very meh and took over an hour to arrive. read more

Every Wednesday @ 6pm captain mikes has fresh oysters. These were a white stone and Fanny bay. Absolutely amazing. I could put the cucumber mignonette on just about everything. A great experience, and this is going to be a Wednesday ritual. read more

Captain Mike's - Wednesday Oysters, white stone and Fanny bay - Burgers Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

This is one of the best places in Kenosha. I've been here many times over the years with family and/or friends. Most recently my wife and I were here January 2nd 2018. It's a cool location (I could probably throw a rock into Lake Michigan from the front door). It's great to visit year-round, but Summer is the best. They open the front windows, there is outdoor seating, and music is in the air! They have made-to-order burgers. When I say: "made-to-order burgers", I mean it. You fill out a checklist of exactly what you want. They also have one of the best beer selections in all of Kenosha County. To that point, on July 17th, 2010 I drove here from Grayslake (35 minutes one way) just to try the extremely rare - Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout. I then turned around and went home. On our most recent visit, I created a masterpiece: I call it "The Fred" a Kobe burger, with grilled onions, Velveeta Cheese, and BBQ sauce. It was outstanding! Service is always friendly, but sometimes there is no waitstaff, so you are required to bring your order to the bar. No big deal (unless you are a lazy ass). read more