So glad Waukegan finally has a solid sea food boil restaurant that locals don't need to travel to…read moreChicago for! Family & Crab is conveniently located right off Grand Ave and has been beautifully renovated to a modern restaurant with a seafood theme. We visited right when the restaurant opened and the place was super clean. Since we were there to celebrate a birthday, we ordered one of the family platters consisting of crab legs, shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes. For a party of six we had more than enough food. We easily could've had two more people with us for a platter this size. The sauce was delicious as well and ranges in spice level. I will say that the seasoning was quite heavy so it was a bit on the saltier side while I prefer a heavy garlic flavor, but overall nothing to complain about. The kitchen seemed to be very accommodating so if you just told them how you prefer your sauce and seasoning I'm sure it won't be an issue. We also ordered the fried oysters as an appetizer and a simple veggie fried rice to go with the boil. The fried oysters were perfectly crisp and came out hot. I will say that the breading is more flaky, kind of like a tempura. The oyster itself was not overcooked or chewy either. Service was wonderful and super helpful at explaining the menu and what was recommended. She even brought us a complimentary cheesecake slice for the birthday celebrant. Overall, this was a great experience and I highly recommend for anyone craving seafood boil in the area to save yourself the drive and come here!

This is my second time going, and it's been open for a while now. Quality is still good and fresh…read moreand def recommend still! Service is good and there's parking on the side and the back of the building. On the and but you won't miss it!

Did fish fry Friday had lamb chop lollipops for appetizer they were delish, fish fry walleye and…read moreperch were cooked to perfection Server was pleasant, gave a few suggestions, checked on us periodically, ambience nice

Great first visit, a few standouts and one miss This was our…read morefirst time at The Shanty and overall it was a really good experience. The atmosphere is rustic but clean -- nice cozy vibe. Service was solid throughout. We started with mocktails, which were well made, along with breadsticks and calamari -- both excellent. The clam chowder was also very good. My wife had the salmon and it came out amazing. I went with the fried walleye and potato wedges -- the wedges were great, but the fish itself got a bit soggy underneath, more baked-texture than crispy-fried. I don't doubt it was fried, it just didn't have the crispness you want from fresh fried fish. Honestly, I think fried fish might be better left to the Wisconsin supper clubs. That said, one so-so dish isn't enough to sour the visit -- everything else we had was great, and I'm sure there are plenty of other dishes here they've mastered. We'll definitely be back, just won't order the walleye again.

Amazing king crab legs expertly prepared. Very expensive but had to feed the need. Service and…read moreambience is DIY. Order deli style. They do holler your name and bring food to the table on a tray. Plastic utensils except for the claw crackers. Paper Towel Roll on your picnic table. No aircon. Table bussing on you. Sweaty hole in the wall Heaven. Go back 100%.

I was really excited to have the pork belly sandwich special of the day and there were a lot of…read moreoptions I wanted to try, so I added the "lobster Mac'n'cheese " and some jambalaya as sides. My friend ordered Alligator bites and collard greens. Food came out and looked great. Had good bite of my sandwich, turns out pork belly is glorified bacon in this instance and was overcooked. If this was a "bacon jerky" sandwich it would be 5-stars... but expectations were askew. Next up, lobster mac... still looking for the lobster in this one. The jambalaya had good spice and sausage, however the rice was mushy (honestly, this seemed like leftovers) Onto the alligator... nicely seasoned, tender, a bit chewy ... overall all... I'll order that next time. I also like the greens a lot. Win some, lose some. Glad we made the stop and I look forward to a return trip to try the brisket and salmon.

Food is phenomenal... Ordered lamb, well seasoned, falling…read moreoff from the bone. The rice with cauliflower is WOW. Service is excellent. Our server was Bradley. Party of 8 it's is hard to handle, most especially during weekend. He did his BEST! And I appreciate it. Ambiance is WOW. Couples, family gathering & when you have a date this is your place. Very elegant place. I will be back but I will be all dress up. lol Again thank you for much for the experienced. Pic's below is provided

Walking in, the restaurant seems to be a bit more on the fancier side, with a bar/TV screen on one…read moreside, a mini casino in the corner, and in the restaurant section: a fire decoration divider. They also have private rooms and a banquet section in the restaurant too. Food wise, it was pretty good! They give a complimentary relish tray and crunchy thin breadsticks when you sit down along w a tray of bread/butter too. They have alcoholic milkshakes that were super good but very filling. We got it at the beginning of the meal and it was a good choice, since we sipped on it all dinner. I enjoyed both of the drinks, and definitely do taste like the name suggests. The alcohol tasted pretty strong too. Each entree comes with a soup and salad, and the chicken and rice soup was super creamy; a nice start to the meal. The salad was also very refreshing. The lamb was my favorite part, especially since it was sooo tender it fell off the bone just by touching it with a fork. The sauce is yogurty and it pairs pretty well if the lamb is getting a bit too heavy for your stomach. The chicken was good but it also was a bit dry in my opinion. Other than that the restaurant is definitely really good.

Amazingly good ceviche, in a chill environment close to the Gennesee Theater. I had the Presidente,…read morewhich was a huge serving of 2 different types of shrimp, scallops, octopus and one other type of seafood. And service was great

Went before a concert at Genoese theater which was walking distance from the place . Place was nice…read moreand clean with plenty of street parking. Service was good and the food was delicious and tasty . Checking out was kinda busy with only 3 waiters running around, otherwise everything else was fine.

Fresh, delicious poke in Libertyville! Poke West is located in a small strip mall, conveniently…read morelocated off Milwaukee Ave. The restaurant is clean, is reasonably priced and offers plenty of seating if you choose to eat in. They have a huge assortment of vegetables, protein, grains, toppings and sauces to satisfy everyone's individual tastes and preferences. They have a list of signature bowls to choose from, or you can get creative and opt to "make your own bowl". The server was friendly and we were blown away by the fresh quality of the ingredients and look forward to our next poke bowl creation!

This place is a similar concept to Chipotle, Sweetgreen or Cava: you can walk the line and choose…read moreyour toppings. The portions and prices outdo those places though- all while maintaining incredible taste/quality. The restaurant is clean and bright, the service is very warm, and I can't think of a single thing I didn't like about this place. Excited to come back & absolutely recommend it!!

This was a complemtary meal from the casino for Valentine's Day. Also our first time at the…read morerestaurant. We normally go in the morning and everything is closed. Our ressie was for 9 and the gentleman was able to get us into high tops near the bar which was appreciated. However, we felt ignored seated right by the kitchen. It wasnt the bartender's fault whom waited on us,( she was bartending ) but whomever was to bring out the dishes to us. They brought us a second salad but we said we were waiting for our Mains. We waited, and waited, and waited between courses. I am not sure if the portions were small because it was a pre fixe menu, or that's how normal portion sizes are? The appetizers of polenta, super tiny. The beet salad, also very tiny. My ravioli was decent. But my hubby s steak was very small. We could also hear the front of house manager scold the staff. In conclusion, I don't know if I would pay to eat here. And rum and diet was $11 and a small pour of wine $9.00.

We had one of the most amazing experiences while having a rare date night out without our little…read moreone. Take aways from our dinner: 1) top 3 meal I've ever had. The lobster bisque was perfect, steak, salad and dessert were 2) service was first class all the way. Our waitress Elizangela was attentive and had a great personality. 3) cocktails were so good. We talked about doing this as monthly or every other month trip to American Place for date night instead of Vegas. Because this was an absolute amazing experience.

The best restaurant in Gurnee. To have Destino's and Stevens right across from each other, you…read morecan't go wrong. I love the Shrimp Scampi and if you are into lamb, my foodie brother in law (a master chef in his day) stated the lamb shank is the best he has ever had - hands down. Great atmosphere with an owner who will be checking with you at your table, doing everything to ensure your meal is memorable. Worth the money - I have eaten here 20 times and I have never had anything here that is not outstanding. I have been dealing with fine dining restuarants for 46 years in the spirits business and have eaten at some of the best restaurants in the U.S. Destino's is as good as it gets - and it'sright nearby - kiddie corner from Great America. You are cheating yourself if you do not give this place a chance. Ask for Danny Legatos and tell him you read this - he will treat you like gold!!

Awesome whitefish, probably the best I've ever had. Went on a Sunday night, excellent service…read more Everyone's food was so good. Owner came to touch the table, very charismatic. We came after golfing so I had a hat on and noticed "no hats" sign on the door. I took it off and fixed up the hair in the bathroom. The hostess actually walked me to it. I hope this restaurant has much success. Oh and the restaurant was designed /decorated very tastefully. Kudos to Destinos. We keep talking about when we get to return.

This place is closed... from out of town and drove here to find all the lights off. don't waste…read moretime driving to it.

The service was absolutely terrible. The bartender was rushing us and extremely rude. I had to pay…read morefor my food before receiving it. The staff was not sure what was on their own menu. The food took forever to come. The food was extremely oily and tasted like it was made with stale oil. They didn't make my order connected and didn't even address it when I told them it was incorrect. This place is very misleading and not what is expected. I do not recommend this place.