Gene&#x27;s Carry Out

Loved the noodle special and some good ol German beer on tap. The schnitzel was so good and…read moreauthentic tasting. Total pub vibes with awesome food

5 Stars for our server for being awesome!…read more We ordered the typical Pork Schnitzel, yes the portion is huge (well, for the price.. it should be). Two people can share. But oh boy, it's bland! If not for the gravy and side dish, no taste at all. Beer is ok. It's a typical biergarten, very loud inside... can't hear the music or the entertainer singing some german songs.

Huge Dining area

Chocolate mousse cake

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Renate's German Restaurant

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My son took us to RGR for lunch today. Service was spot on! Here are some thoughts:…read more -When you pull up to the strip mall, Renate's doesn't look like much. But if you pull up a chair and take a bite, you'll be in for one heckuva surprise! -If you want a home cooked meal, you're in luck. If you like German food, I can't think of a better spot. -We sat down and they brought out rolls--they were delicious. -Then we ordered a big pretzel as an appetizer, and we asked for both dips--the beer cheese and the honey mustard. I have to tell you the honey mustard was so good, it was the highlight of the meal for me : ) -I ordered the pork schnitzel with potatoes. The pork was thin, crispy and quite good. The potatoes were delightful! -My son gave me a bite of his sausage. Wow! Super rich flavor. Not your standard Johnsonville sausage : ) -Tried the vanilla almond cake. The almond crust on top was really tasty and the vanilla crème? Reminded me of an eclair! Highly, highly recommended!

My wife and I are big fans of german food and there aren't enough German restaurants around. We…read morefinally remembered Renate's last night and stopped in. They remodelled in May and the place is so charming and quaint, yet updated. The server was wonderful, and dressed in traditional clothing. The food was the highlight though. Saurbraten was tangy and tender and Rouladen was juicy with a wondeful dark brown gravy. The sautkraut was german style, not sweet, which I love and the red cabbage was so good, even my wife who doesn't like it said it was good and continued eating it. Spaetzle was perfect and the warm potato salad was excellent. I love the boiled herb potatoes that came with the main course. Just excellent all around. Highest recommendation.

Cheesy spaetzle

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Schnitzel Platz

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34.2 mi

•$$$

We've had a great experience with Schnitzel Platz both dining in and using them for catering. The…read morefood is absolutely fantastic--authentic, flavorful, and the kind of hearty German food you hope for when you walk into a place like this. The service has always been friendly and attentive, and they have a really great beer selection to go along with the food. What we especially love is that the place has character. It feels like an actual German restaurant rather than some generic, overly polished chain. We also used Schnitzel Platz to cater our Oktoberfest party, and they did an excellent job. The food was a huge hit and made the party feel that much more authentic. Great food, great beer, good people, and a place with personality. Definitely one of our favorite spots in the area, and we'll absolutely keep coming back.

Absolutely love this place. The food was phenomenal. Really enjoyed the sauerkraut balls. The…read moreservice was nice, enjoyable, very attentive and the ambience was interesting. I would definitely come again. I've never had German food before so I would like to try it again.

Inside (Sept '26)

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DW Diner Express & Liquor Store

4.7(73 reviews)

25.5 mi

Maggie was wonderful, bright, cheery and so very welcoming. It was our first time there and will be…read moregoing back. The woodwork with the tables are sturdy and was fun that the resin pour there were lil sharks in the table. So fun. Now the food. Very reminiscent of the Polish restaurants I remembered going to as a child with family on the South side of Chicago. Their house made bread with butter was very good. My husband got a beer and liked it so much he got bottles to go. He had gotten the breaded pork chop stuffed with cheese. I got pierogi and sides of fried cabbage and the sweet and sour beets. Would recommend all of it and would get it all again! Looking forward to our next visit.

A True Gem for Polish Cuisine Lovers!…read more We had the pleasure of visiting Delight Wish on a Thursday night, and what a fantastic experience! Our party of two was seated right away, with no wait, making for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and I absolutely love the huge wooden tables--plenty of room to spread out all your plates and truly savor the meal. Their drink selection is impressive, featuring a great variety of European beers, wines, sparkling wines, and classic Polish/Eastern European liquors. I ordered a Prosecco (they offer convenient, single-serving bottles--such a great touch!), while my friend opted for a Perła (Polish beer) with raspberry syrup. If you've never tried this combination, I highly recommend it! It's a nostalgic taste of Polish summers--a crisp Polish lager or pilsner with a hint of raspberry syrup. For food, I ordered the sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi, while my friend chose the potato and cheese (ruskie) pierogi. We both had them fried to perfection and served with sour cream on the side. Absolutely delicious! I also added a side of beets with horseradish (a perfect complement to the pierogi) and a serving of bigos (hearty and flavorful--just as it should be!). The prices are reasonable, the portions generous, and the flavors authentic. Plus, while you're there, you can pick up Polish bread, candy, chocolates, and chips to take home, making it a perfect spot to stock up on your favorite treats. I'll definitely be back--and if you're in the area, this is a must-try!

All imports no domestic, can't get more authentic then that!

Sauerkraut with ham and sausage, fantastic.

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Smoke Polish Sausage.

Oktoberfest

5.0(1 review)

47.9 mi

The Park Ridge Park District puts on an excellent October Fest the last Saturday of every…read moreSeptember. It is located in Hodges Park which is right in front of City Hall. The fest is free to enter, but there are charges for food, beer and kids activities. A wrist band for all the bouncy castles and kids games is only $5. There is plenty of parking in the neighborhood behind the event or you can try by the library. There is live music at night and plenty of activities during the day. There are a ton great food vendors including Holts, Harp and Fiddle and a few other places that serve German fare. The giant pretzels with dipping sauce were a hit and the beer list was extensive. Prices were pretty reasonable for a festival and the lines to get food/drinks were not bad at all. You could use credit cards for beer, but everything else was cash only. This is a great way to celebrate the beginning of fall and hang out in the park.

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Kids bouncy castles

Lindenhof

4.1(14 reviews)

80.3 mi

Just a quick update after having had dinner here last Friday 10/18. It's sad to see fewer German…read morerestaurants in Peoria, I loved Hofbrau, so sad to not see it open, lots of memories. But the Friday night dinners are great, and lots of good people too! And I love this sign near the kitchen.

The red cabbage was soooo sour I couldn't eat it or neither could my husband nice looking but…read moresauerbraten wasn't that tasty but was very tender. Potatoes smashed were delicious gravy was delicious raspberry crumble pie delicious !

I believe it says "Eat well and drink nicely, it's a good way to bring soul together." Apologies in advance my German is a bit rusty lol!

Main dining area

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You get your food from the window to the right, and salad, bread, and water are at the center table.

The Bavarian Lodge

4.0(910 reviews)

29.6 mi

We just love The Bavarian Lodge, and every time we go, we say, "we need to come here more often!"…read moreSo much old world goodness, comfort food! Sausages are great! Love the mashed and the way they cook up their sauerkraut! We often get weinerschnitzel, and have tried a variety of toppings. My favorite is "Hunter Schnitzel." The smell, the warmth, the decor', and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves! Our server was fantastic!! And the prices are really quite reasonable! Desserts are yummy too! But we had to take out to enjoy at home, because we were too full!

The poutine was so good the gravy was salty and warm and the fries were hot and crispy and the…read morecheese was so gooey. The Hunter schnitzel was definitely the best. The Budapest schnitzel topping isn't as spicy as I thought. Kind of tasted like mild salsa. Our server was nice. It seems like a lot of people come to drink. Lots of varieties on beer and etc. even cocktails. Had a TON of people though. I had to wait over an hour to get seated.

By the cozy bar.

Classic Pub Burger

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Schnell's Brauhaus

3.5(134 reviews)

43.8 mi

Great German food, decent selection of beers (with large vessels available), and good service. Nice…read morebar to sit at. A load of parking available, even with construction and street closures. The bathrooms are in need of some help... but it is a bar. I assume the place is fighting a losing battle keeping bathrooms nice. Either way, can't beat the location for a part to your Palatine bar crawl.

Service was poor waited over 10 minutes just to place a drink order and it wasnt busy. One plate…read morewasnt brought out and we waited at first it wasnt till we waived down the waiter and asked about it. At this point everyone was half way through their plate. Turned out it hadnt even been cooked yet. Only got a discount for the plate because it was pointed out to the manager that something should be given for the poor experience. However food was good.

Interior with some booth seating.

Sausage platter

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The Heritage House

4.2(113 reviews)

52.0 mi

Great Sunday afternoon lunch. Cool place. Service was excellent. Everything was delicious…read more Definitely worth many trips back.

The service is fantastic and the food is even better. The German Cuisine is authentic. I have gone…read morehere several times and it has not disappointed me yet. This restaurant is like stepping back in time to an old German place..

Yummy starters!

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James M.

14 years ago

My wife & I have enjoyed the Beef Roll Deluxe & the Gyro Deluxe at Gene's restaurant for over 20 years! Our grown children take our Grandchildren there as it's a tradition in the whole family to dine at Gene's now:). Their deep fried mushrooms with Ranch sauce is very tasty! Plus their pies are just the bomb! My favorite happens to be the chocolate pie. They have a unique salad Bar with the crispiest lettuce & freshest items & they always keep the Bar area so clean. Their staff is friendly, efficient, & competent. That's why I give Gene's Restaurant five Stars. The biggest bonus why I favor going there to eat are the reasonable prices. It's an asset to the little town of Sandwich & I hope that it continues to stay in business for a long time! Than you, Gene's!! Sincerely, James & Judith Moore Plano, IL. read more

Jessica P.

15 years ago

My family loves Gene's!! The beef and veggie rolls are amazing! As a vegetarian, I love that they don't just offer you beef rolls but also something extremely tasty for people that don't enjoy meat. We don't live in Sandwich anymore but I would travel the 30-40 minutes there just to eat at Gene's! My brother lives in Florida and he said that they don't have anything like it down there. Every time he comes to visit, he makes a trip to Gene's. I will continue to come to Gene's as often as I can as long as it stays as it is. read more

Dan M.

18 years ago

Great food when they have trained cooks! I have eaten their almost 15 years! At first it was weekly for several years but after a while you get burned out on it. Through out the years they got skimpier on ingriedients, on pizza, beef roll etc. I also noticed a change in quality of lesser quality ingredients used. Thats when my visits got further away! it went from weekly, to once a year to I don't think I'll eat there again. 15 years ago I would have given them a 5 star but now 2 stars is pushing it!!! read more

Timmy S.

7 years ago

What a great hidden gem !! We were passing by and decided to stop for a bite .. This place is amazing . Great food , pizza and chicken are on point !!! Their staff pretty welcoming and gave us a great service . read more

Lloyd H.

8 years ago

Have lived in the Plaino-Sandwich area for 15 years. Gene's is my favorite place to eat. When friends are rear we aways meet at Gene's. The Pizza n Chicken are great. I have never have a bad meal at Gene's. read more

Patti D.

4 years ago

Just ordered a small cheese with extra sauce . And it was delicious. Will be ordering pizza from here more often !

DEALS D.

207

14 years ago

sunday morning with kids food sucks service sucks never going back again read more

Karen B.

9 years ago

Great pizza and fried chicken!!

Annette O.

12 years ago

Awesome Beef Rolls!

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