Great bar/restaurant!! The ambiance is awesome and the food is amazing! I really like the…read morehospitality and service and definitely a place to go with family and friends!

Service: 5 Food: 5…read moreAmbiance: 5 for what it is Drinks: 5 Super friendly and jovial host. Very nice and welcoming. Food was out quickly and was delicious. Hubby said It was THE BEST BURGER he's had in the area. We will definitely be back!

Food excellent Service Outstanding…read moreAmbiance exceptional You will want to return time and time again without needing special occasion reasons.

We went to the restaurant for Saint Patricks Day evening dinner and had great time there! We…read moreenjoyed the staff and their professionalism and hospitality. A young man handled our table and when he had an accident with a large platter he was apologetic and friendly. The meal of course was corned beef and cabbage and it was plentiful, but the meat seemed to be a little undercooked. Otherwise the food was awesome and was topped off with a strawberry cheesecake, Yummy!!

Dont get me wrong- it has GREAT meat/bun flavor to it- just too many little things that went wrong…read moreduring my visit (not staff fault! They were great and friendly and I did not mention or complain about the lack of customizations to them nor did I complain about the onions- i did not say a word when trying to figure out kikosk (or tablet whatever you call it) Kikosk ordering at the counter- It would not allow me to add sauce on side. There was no description of what it was so was confusing when ordered at first. The menu/kikosk doesnt say what kind of sauce- drives me crazy when there is no clear definition for people who are picky or cant have certain items in their food. My shake did not come with whipped cream unlike pictures or social media feeds. Fountain drink was flat to my disappointment so got refunded for that only and went with water. Clean taste. Burger has great potential but if they are not allowing us to customize it to our own preference it will fail in this location. Lack of toppings to my dismay- When I got my burger with the sauce cheese and grilled onions, it looked good at first glance. When I bit into the grilled onions it was not tender/soft it was like eating stringy rope with the burger yanking it out with my teeth . Sauce wasnt memoriable for me. Still have no idea what it consisted of even few days later. Again Bun/meat was delish driving me on eating the burger. Fries were ok- nothing to write home about. Not coming back though until they improve on some areas. This is too expensive for the mistakes/lack of customization/options for a picky person like me. If it was signifcantly less in cost I would have let it slide and bring home plain burgers and customize it at home. But this was a HUGE bucket list for me being open minded about what went on my burger (I usually ask for plain with certain toppings only) Best of luck to this establishment!

The quest for a great burger is never-ending…read more There's a place for all kinds in burger world, and the iconic smash burger is a classic. If your doing it, do it right! Meat N Melt is doing it right. We had the smash burger combo with a shake and fries. The burger was good! Well seasoned and well cooked. I don't love shredded lettuce, makes things messier than they need to be, next time I'd remove that. Also, I'd like some tomato but it's not an option here. The fries are very crispy and stayed that way, but they got cold fast. Somehow they didn't hold their initial temperature well but they were great while still hot. I had the biscoff shake, love that option. Good flavor, and the combo is a nice value at just a 5 dollar up-charge. Really this place reminds me of Steak N Shake before the whole franchise went down hill, and looking at the name maybe that's what they're going for. There are some cons here. The place doesn't have any character, despite plenty of seating, so no real reason to do anything but take out. Also, it was freezing in there on this visit. Too cold to eat inside at all, and if your getting a shake you don't want to be that cold already. Self order pad... I wish they wouldn't do this. It's self pickup at the counter so there's no service. The menu is bare bones, which is fine, but it's odd that you can't get toppings they offer on loaded fries on your burger as well. Cross utilize those products guys! A few more topping options would make a big difference honestly. And just from a business perspective, you could use a kids meal. All in all I plan to return, when I feel like a smash burger this will be go-to for now. The mango shake and loaded fries are calling my name as well.

Love this restaurant the food keeps you coming back service is always great!!! and everybody that…read moreworks there is always so friendly!!! I give it five stars I'd like to give more!!

There was one server for the bar and restaurant. Thought it might be a problem but he was amazing…read more My guess is he does 30,000 steps a day. They had a mix of restaurant and Togo orders and the kitchen kept things moving. The pizza looked amazing but we ordered sandwiches and wraps. All the meals were great. We did the garlic curds for an appetizer. Great size, and taste. With a great cheese pull. They had 7 tables I could see and the bar area. Was able to have a conversation while watching baseball on the screens. Will be back again for the nightly specials.

Love this beautiful spacious cafe ! Tables booths outside seating. Good friendly service. They seat…read moreyou . The food is very tasty . The specials Chang daily. Wonderful coffee or juices . I come when I'm off. It closes at 2;00PM It is extremely busy on the weekend because it is so tasteful . The parking lot is spacious . Strip mall with a lot of eatery's and a steakhouse .

I should have stuck with the basics. What an odd selection of flavors…read more When I walked in, which is a little confusing as to where the entrance is, I was met with lots of woods and chalkboards. Very nice. The restaurant itself is huge. The entrance side has seating and the largest side is all dining area. There is even seating outside. With this much seating and what clearly looks to be expansion, I expected top notch food. As I looked over the menu, I noticed they had a biscuit and homemade sausage gravy and for $4 more, they will add fried chicken. I order and chose hash browns since the waitress (who was very good) suggested it. Additionally, I chose to go with scrambled eggs. The massive plate of food came out and I was a little stunned. It was when I took a bite that all hope disappeared. I started with just a bit of biscuit. Not a biscuit. I am not sure what it was, but that is not a biscuit. Maybe a pancake made with biscuit batter? Next, I tried the biscuit with the sausage gravy. My brain had to pause for what it really was. Why is the sausage gravy sweet? Maple syrup? Where is the spice? What is going on? Then I tried the three together: biscuit, sausage gravy, and fried chicken breast. I am so glad they provided a steak knife to cut it because it was so tough and not worth the $4. The hash browns had no flavor (likely from a bag) and the scrambled eggs were definitely coming from a carton. The eggs had that weird texture eggs shouldn't have.

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.

I've been here many times. Both in the & the restaurant…read more I've have great service most of the time,since they opened. The food is really hit or miss the past couple of years. I've been on many 1st dates here. Great place, but can get loud in the bar when games are on.

Phenomenal! We came for some late night snacks and drinks and loved it. Service was great, the…read moredrinks amazing and the biggest pretzel of my life was eaten ha ha. Location is large and plenty of seating. The menu was vast which I loved as well. I loved that it's open so much later than most places in the area. Only bummer is it's hundreds of miles from my home so I can't go all the time. Great spot!

I am a certified professional eater (Da Garbage Disposal) and when I say I know food ..... I do…read morethis for a full time job. I been to Big Ed's when he had the smaller place and every time I pass by Waukegan my vehicle has a lock on Big Ed's to go eat. EVERYTHANG I tries there so far was delicious. Meaty ribs made my mouth water, the burnt ends were fire, all the sides I tried were terrific SPECIALLY that BBQ Tony Macaroni I call BBQ Ice Cream!!!!!! Only thang bad about goin' to Big Ed's BBQ ius you have to leave at some point!!!!! For all the folks that complain in his reviews either you are gettin' paid by his competition, jealous your Mom can';t cook like this when you grew up or you are from the UK and can';t handle seasonin'.

Delicious food! We are visiting from the Deep South and this place defied our expectations for…read moreChicago bbq. We got: The yardbird - like t didn't need any additional sauce, flavored perfectly. Brisket - so much meat! Chicken tender and fries appetizer (as a meal) - so good and the fries were delicious (similar to 5 Guys) For sides we did Mac and Cheese (x2) , beans, and mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the French Tickler (drink)

Fantastic food, always accommodating, with a relaxed atmosphere. Used to hit up this place after…read morefight club on a weekly basis until my schedule changed. They're allergy accommodating and aren't afraid to dial up the heat if asked (y'all still can't hurt me) Good food makes you cuss in satisfaction, no matter who you are, and rarely am I so foul mouthed on my way back home. It's a good thing that this wonderful kitchen is so far away from my house, otherwise I'd be too fat to walk.

I'm not an adventurous eater but I was surprised by the food. I got the bulgogi silog meal and it…read morewas delicious. The veggies were fresh and not over cooked. The garlic rice was perfect and not overpowering. The only thing I regret was not getting it spicier. Picking a drink was so difficult too. I ended up ordering the strawberry cheesecake milk tea and was very pleased with my choice. The staff was all very friendly and attentive, even though you don't have a waitress.

We had a pleasure of being served by young lady EVA. Hands down one of the best servers we have…read morehad. When we (my husband and I) arrived we placed an order EVA gave us our number and gestured that we can sit anywhere we chose. While we were waiting for our food I was quietly observing her, she wiped down all dining table, positioned them correctly, scooted all the chair in, picked up and discarded an empty cup sitting on counter, checked with the kitchen while keeping an eye on everyone coming in. This young lad is hard working, dedicated, striving to provide the highest quality of service with a smile. EVA you have my deepest gratitude for your dedication and service. God bless you young lady.

Tried Buona tonight. My first time so I was unfamiliar with the lingo for beef juicing. The cashier…read moreLina was very nice to explain the differences. She gave us a number and it didn't take long before it all arrived at our table. The beef was tender and slightly spicy. Not too hot, though. I had green peppers and they came in seasoned chunks which made it all very easy to handle and quite delicious. Onion rings and crinkle French fries were crunchy. As a former Chicagoan I was quite pleased. And a shout out for Lina, could be Lena. I was watching her take orders, delivered others outside, fixed the tables and chairs. She was doing it all. A terrific person to have on staff.