This spot is located right in the heart of downtown Libertyville. I absolutely loved this place and…read moreI'll definitely be a "regular." They fully embrace shopping local for their ingredients. The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxing. The interior gives a modern industrial feel. We especially liked the bartender, Brandon. Brandon very was good spirited, and his cocktails were phenomenal. He also gave us some tips on when the farmers markets take place and where to go for live music. Overall, the food was very well seasoned and packed with flavor. The chicken was moist and tender. Probably one of the best pieces of chicken I've ever had. The burger was also absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this spot.

This is hands down the best spot in downtown Libertyville for dinner. The lighting, music, vibe,…read moreand service are top-notch, and the food and cocktails are absolutely incredible. Our server Chad explained the menu in detail, offered recommendations, and took great pride in the restaurant. Everything is made from scratch, and they have a beautiful open kitchen. We started with the octopus, which our friends and Chad both recommended, and it lived up to the hype. They sous vide it so it's super tender, then crisp it for that little crunch you want in an octopus appetizer. The romesco and chorizo combo had us scraping the plate clean. For dinner, my husband had the hanger steak served with a large bone filled with bone marrow, along with brioche, truffle butter, and the Aligot and Brussels sprouts for sides. The Brussels and butternut squash were sweet, spicy, crispy, and salty - just amazing. I had the monkfish, which is very similar to lobster, and it was delicious! For dessert, we shared the crème brûlée, and like everything else we ate tonight, we left no crumbs. We can't wait to go back!

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.

Shoutout to our waitress, Vera, she's a queen!!…read more Great staff and amazing food, scratch made from the kitchen every day and you can tell. We traveled here for my brother's Navy graduation and his one request was burgers. This place had 12 listed on the menu so I knew it was the place. We came for lunch after just getting in and this place filled my 6'6 father so much he couldn't finish the meal. My mom, who is very particular about her tomato soup, could not stop raving about it. The restaurant has great indoor and outdoor seating. And an arcade for any one who is a big kid at heart. Day 1 of the trip and we are already planning our next stop in!

People have been telling me about the burgers at this place ever since I moved to the area, but…read moreit's inconveniently located for me. I ordered The Burger via UberEats tonight, and now I don't care that much about location. If they were good enough, at delivery temperature, for me to write a five-star review, I want these burgers right off the grill--but to go! Real chop steak, not some frozen disc. The pretzel bun was quite nice. The single slice of American cheese was far thicker than anyplace else I've had burgers outside of Wisconsin or Texas. And I was not expecting this much burger for the price!

One of my FAVORITE restaurants!! Everything is good here!! The drinks, the service, the beautiful…read moreambience. I feel like this is my hidden gem. My sister and I have come for their brunch, happy hours, lunch, and dinner. Everytime I come here I like to try something different, but the beef empanadas are a must!! Always so good and flavorful. I can't recommend this place enough, you will not leave hungry or dissatisfied.

We were in the area and stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. They have a rare 'Happy Hour' on a…read moreSunday. We had great quac and chips, and some really good sliders. Sadly they had no tap beer due to a wedding the night before. (Never heard that one before...) We ended up with a gin and tonic and a Sea Breeze. It was not busy but it took a while to get the food and drinks. The staff were very pleasant but I could imagine if the place was jammed the wait time would have been far longer. It seemed there were only 2 staff on duty. If you are on a tight schedule, this place may not be the best choice... This was a nice bar overall. Very pleasant staff!!

I thought I hated smash burgers. Harts has changed my mind. I swear the Lou (without pickles) but…read moreadd sautéed onions is the absolute best burger in the suburbs. It is flavorful, juicy and slightly crispy edges. A perfectly soft bun. This is how a smash burger should taste. We also love the vibe, salads and tacos but I keep coming back for Lou. Only downside, no onion rings but the sweet potato fries are good here also.

Wow! So glad we stopped here for lunch. I ordered the Garage Burger which has sautéed onions,…read morebacon and cheddar and bbq sauce. My wife had the their famous "Lou Burger" The smash burgers are still juicy but crispy on the edges. Paid a couple of extra dollars and upgraded to the Parmesan truffle fries. Probably won't do that again. If you get a chance to try this place out make sure you do!

Out-of-towners from CA This place was amazing…read more Host/bartender/waitress and boss was super attentive w a no BS honest approach Amazing music list and atmosphere We returned again the following day because it was so good, and the same gal gave us a military discount The area / neighborhood is awesome Thank you again for making this cross country trip amazing

The food was amazing! Service was great, we arrived early so it was not too busy. When we left it…read morewas filling up. We were just passing through the area. This was an incredible find. I would definitely recommend this place.

Arrived on a Saturday 4:00 pm. Still a good crowd coming in…read more Melissa N. Very friendly and attentive. The Copper Barrel Old Fashion a bit too boozy. Needed a bit more flavor than alcohol. That said, nice salad, fall off the bone ribs, most delicious. Baked potato a bit oven dry. Excellent experience otherwise and was a nice return visit.

Absolutely terrible service, sat for about 10 minutes with nobody coming to our table, had to flag…read moredown the manager to get drinks, took a long time for out appetizer to come out, 15 minutes and counting between out salad and entree, had high hopes, but very disappointed.

Literally the best burger and fries I have had in YEARS. I generally don't review and rarely eat…read morethis type of food but the next time I do, it will be from here

We came by for some ice cream after dinner and with it being our first time we weren't sure what to…read moreexpect. When we walked in it was total chaos with 4 different lines, some folks waiting to order food, some waiting on take out and others just not sure what to do. We had about 10 people cut in front of us to order ice cream because we weren't sure and they just kept helping people next to us. After about 20 minutes of waiting we finally got our orders only to be totally shocked that each cone with 1 small scoop of ice cream was about $7 each. When the ice cream didn't even fill the cone. We should've just gotten a point for that price since the pint was $8.50. The ice cream was really good, but perhaps we'll try an off time where it's not full of people to visit again.

Absolutely amazing. This place is on par with top tier Chicago dining scene. Tiny and mighty. The…read morefamily that owns it is beyond hospitable and accommodating. The food is made with love and executed with skill. Creative and inventive but not over the top where form trumps taste. Second time to this place and will return over and over. Fried pickle and avocado appetizer knocked my socks off. Served with two sauces (red/loosely based on 1000 island and green/not mint). Both pared perfectly with the course but brought out totally different notes. One highlighted and intensified the sourness of pickle and the other played on the creaminess of Avacado. Deserts are a must. Drinks are good but a little on the sweeter side. It's a hidden gem!

Spiciness was Over-BEAR-ing…read more This was a disappointment. We were looking so forward to trying something different and, after looking at the reviews, we thought this was a good choice. At least now we know it was (for us) just meh. The service was VERY slow - the waitress stated that they were VERY understaffed and they were having to do "everything " (not sure what that entailed, but I do know that she made the drinks and they were not done by a bartender). To be fair - other than being very slow, the staff was very nice. The biggest disappointment was the food. I ordered the blackened chicken sandwich and the sauce was WAY spicy. I am okay with spicy, but perhaps it makes sense to indicate this on the menu so people are aware. I noticed that the the woman beside me had a similar reaction on her first bite or her order - she was clearly not expecting spicy. My husband had the jambalaya and he LIKES spicy, but even he was shocked at the spiciness and had to take a spoonful of some potatoes to quell the heat. On the plus side, their presentation is very nice and portion size is average, and they have quite a price range on the menu. So, we went, we ate, we coughed on spicy food and we left. My husband summed it up when he said - "Okay but ... not ready for prime time."

Had some good drinks and food at this Waukegan bar and grill. It's a lot better than it looks. TR's…read moreFront Row is located in a pretty uninteresting area of town. A lack of good places around it certainly helps it. You can get a few healthier bar food options. Chill place when it's early. It's kind of far from a lot of other things, so it's mostly the same few regulars. There's Bob And Anne's close by, but that closes early though. Good prices. It's about $5 to get well whiskey. Food is actually amazing for a bar. There's even a few vegetarian options. It's about $8 for a Beyond Burger. This comes with potato chips or another side. Of course there's plenty of traditionally greasy stuff to get. There's pizza and wings that are popular. Good stuff as far as what to get in a bar. It's located on Greenwood as you can tell by the name obviously. There's slots and plenty of TVs, so it's got lots of entertainment, and there's food options for vegans and vegetarians.

A nice looking simple and old school bar. This place has a simple menu where you can watch the cook…read moreand essentially this is like a dive bar and a unique and Hidden Gem in Waukegan I would highly very highly recommend if you like these type of places