This place has some of the best hamburgers in McHenry County! I've never been disappointed with…read moreeither the food or the service. I had the Kaboom Burger with cheddar cheese and crispy onion straws, seasoned with a great spicy kick--absolutely delicious. They also have a great drink selection whether you're in the mood for craft beer, cocktails, or soda. The seating is comfortable, and the outdoor patio is a great touch with plenty of extra space.

Summary first: pretty darn good burgers, but kinda flat, not too cold beer. Burger 17.00 with…read morefries coleslaw and pickle. 1.50 more than a review pic from the menu last year. Everything seems to be up at least 10% all over, so I can't fault them for it. I just wish income had gone up that much in a year. Again not their control. But I just can't go eating at restaurants as much. The price of 6.75 for a dog fish beer was imo kinda high and it was rather flat. The coleslaw was honestly so bad and bitter rancid tasting I had to spit it out. Honestly, not a fan of Cole slaw but this is the first I've had to 100% reject eating. The pickle I got that someone raved about, didn't look great when I turned it over The fries honestly could have been cooked a little more but were pretty good. The best part of the meal was the burger though so that sorta saved the whole experience. I sat on the patio and got good service. I appreciated that the to-go wasn't styrofoam. I had to take 1/2 the burger home. There is a 3% surcharge for using credit cards, so I was glad I brought cash, as I'm tired of getting charged for charging. Ha. Overall not bad, but could use some attention to detail.

We were looking for a last minute place to watch the game and eat killer food among a nice crowd. A…read morerather lofty ambition in the last hour. The simple scratch kitchen food was outstanding. It blew us away. The crowd was friendly and for everyone. If you wanted a chill night w your wife or homie, that privacy was easily offered. If you wanted to get into the friendly banter you were greeted and welcomed with pleasure

RACIST establishment. Do NOT go if you have any respect or compassion for your fellow neighbors…read more How can I give zero stars for discrimination? I'll try to be short, but want to give a true account of the events. Yesterday I came from the city via Metra late afternoon with another friend to visit a dear friend that moved to Cary a few years ago. Cary is far & we rarely see one another. Needless to say, we were super excited to for this mini-reunion & for our friend to show us a slice of Cary. It was not the best planning being St Paddy's weekend but so be it. We specifically looked for a place we could easily talk & catch up. We started w/ one chocolate martini at Cucina Rustica and chatted OVER an HOUR. Little did we know, we should have stayed there. Next stop, Cary RACIST Ale House. The back area lounge was nearly empty & we were assured it was open (not booked for any events). The waitress, at the start aggressively asked a bunch of questions. I first thought her line of questioning was bizarre so I ignored her while trying to figure out what to order. She asked how we got there, who was driving & specifically said she didn't feel comfortable in serving me. WTF?!?!? My friend politely answered her questions and when she left, we all agreed the waitress's behavior was odd & laughed it off. We refused to have her ruin our evening. To our SHOCK the waitress would NOT serve me?! Only me! Was I disruptive? NO! Was I being violent or doing something illegal? NO! Did I come in stumbling? NO! Was I slumped over passed out? NO! This was crazy! Check your security cameras if you don't believe! Was this a bad twilight zone episode? Was someone going to tell us this was all a joke? I was speechless. We asked her why. She said it was a management decision. What?! Interesting since no one came to talk to us aside from her. We asked her to explain, to get some understanding. You will NOT believe what she said....she said it was my eyes. I looked at my two white friends & asked if something was wrong with my eyes? No, nothing is wrong. WOW, she basically said my Asian eyes were an issue. Falsely claiming I was drunk and couldn't be served because she didn't like Asian-looking eyes?!?! I was stone cold sober ***hole! We were all completely sober & flabbergasted! Completely disgusted, we left. I thought about brushing this aside but I wouldn't want anyone else to be treated that way. I will not allow them to humiliate me. This was supposed to be a happy occasion, and it was spoiled by a bigoted, small-minded person. I don't know how these people can live with themselves.

My first time trying Girl's Got Balls at Mikerphone Brewing today. What a treat to pair with a…read moreseltzer or brew. We tried the Philly balls, but didn't really find much meat in the order we had. They were tasty and the cheese sauce for dipping was good. Our order was piping hot. The balls were shaped more like a half a ball and came with seven in the order. For me, a highlight was the side of tater tots. We received a pretty generous portion of crispy, not-too-salty tots and those were equally good dipped in the cheese sauce. I look forward to trying some of the other flavors or a special bowl. The gals in the truck are super friendly and cool too.

Love this food truck. The food is so good. The line to their food truck at events is usually pretty…read morelong. People talk about how good Girls Got Balls is. I hope they are at all the events we go to@

One word Amaaaaazzzzinnnnngggg!…read more Foood was out of the world! We tried paneer chilli pizza and chicken tikka pizza both of them were delicious and made to perfection. Dhara was taking care of us! From getting our drinks quick and suggesting cocktails for my wifey were just perfect. Lucky Penny feel like its a chain however learnt they are two different owners with similar bar. But the food is beyond the regular bar side food. The place had 6 slot machines and couple of pool tables where you could easily spend couple of hours with huge groups. Keep in mind they didn't have low seating, all the tables and chairs were high chairs. Definitely visiting them again real soon!

Really GREAT Cobb salad tonite, really nice attentive staff and talented musicians! If that's not…read moreenough they have pool tables, slot machines and darts. Take a peek on Friday or Saturday night for music or during the week for all the other goods. Clean, nice place!

I had the occasion to have lunch here, and it was a little bit of an ordeal for the construction on…read moreRoute 14. But I was very happy with the food and the very friendly service and prices. The fried cheese curds were big hit, and the bacon cheeseburger was of great quality and size for the money. I would highly recommend this restaurant, and will definitely return for another great lunch.

My husband and I just went to the Tipsy Goat last weekend. It was his second time, my first. Right…read moreaway the bartender acknowledged us once we sat down and whipped up four drinks in record time. At first glance, it seems like a quaint little bar and that's it. But I was pleasantly surprised by the food too. I got the cheeseburger sliders which were really good. Moist, tasty, and the perfect size for a slider. I ordered fries on the side and wasn't expecting the portion size. They gave an entire basket of fries that easily could have fed the party of four adults I was there with. Crispy, flavorful, loved them. The cheese curds were also great, paired with a sauce recommended by the bartender. I wish I could remember what it was, definitely some type of sweet/salty almost teriyaki sauce. So, so good. I don't drink alcohol much so I can't comment on the drinks but everyone we were there with seemed to enjoy them. So much so, they ordered several. Great vibes here. They had the front window open for a beautiful sixty degree day. Music was on. Everyone there both staff and other customers were all really nice and we had a great time. Turns out our bartender was the owner of the bar and he was just fantastic. Attentive but not overly so. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for a great place for a drink and a bite to eat.

We checked out The Dead End on a recommendation for their pizza, and it absolutely lived up to the…read morehype--the pizza was incredible! The place has that pure small-town bar/tavern feel, which makes it really stand out. Everyone was super friendly, and it just had a welcoming, laid-back vibe from the moment we walked in. Seating is a bit limited, but they do their best to get you a spot as quickly as possible. While you're waiting, the drinks are solid and the beer is ice cold--so it's an easy place to hang out. And don't skip dessert--they make a homemade cheesecake that is amazing. We tried the key lime pie version, and it was the perfect flavor to end the night. If you're looking for great pizza and a true local tavern experience, this place is definitely worth checking out

So this bar is great. Good food... especially pizza! The service is excellent. Lana the bartender…read moreis great! It's a small local bar. Cool vibe. Lots of boaters in the summer. Give it a try. It won't suck.

Had a great experience here! The food was delicious and looked amazing when it came out. Our server…read morewas very friendly and attentive, which made the meal even better. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant and will be back!

Went here after my mom and her friend raved about it and I was in town wanting Italian. We sat in…read morethe bar so that we could order off the happy hour menu. We ordered the bruschetta and charcuterie board off the happy hour. The charcuterie board was just a meat & cheese board- it was good but don't except something grand. The bruschetta was delicious, some of the best. I love that the toast is thin so you can taste the tomatoes and cheese more. For main entrees my mom got the chicken parmigiana with rigatoni noodles and I got the lobster ravioli with no spinach. I loved the lobster ravioli and will go back just for this dish. I was not a fan of the chicken parm.

We had my daughters wedding party recently at Galati's with about 100 attendees…read more We ordered the highest tier in both food and bar drink packages. We had both bars open with a DJ present. They allowed complete customization. The appetizers were perfect for happy hour before dinner which by choice looked over the bar with TV's during the baseball game. Dinner was set up perfectly with salad, great bread, specifically chosen wine on the tables. Then for food pastas, meat choices of chicken, sausages and meatballs with full desert. They even went to the extra effort of making multiple special meals for our gluten free friends. The staff, waitresses,,bartenders were friendly and courteous. Ownership was present to oversee and verify everything was going great. Between the high tier food, drinks, special service the entire cost was almost 1/2 of similar pricing from some of the banquet halls. Do not overlook this option! Making my daughter this happy can be challenging. Thankyou Vince and all your great staff for a special night! Jerry E

We stopped in on a Thursday night and had a solid experience overall. It was pretty quiet in the…read morebar area, which made for a relaxed atmosphere, and a good spot to unwind. We sat at the bar and service was a little on the slower side, but nothing that took away from the night. I had the beef sandwich, and my wife went with the burger...both were really good. They also have a Thursday burger special for $10, which is a great deal and definitely worth checking out. The draft beer is always cold, and they've got a strong case for one of the best sports bar setups in McHenry County....plenty of TVs and a great place to catch a game. Overall, it's a dependable go-to spot whether you're meeting up with a big group, hanging out with friends, or just can't decide where to go for dinner. A nice, easy choice with something for everyone.

Attentive bartender! Little dive bar! One pool table and…read moredarts, good for a night cap.

This is a neat looking bar in the Crystal Lake area that primarily focuses on Whiskey which I do…read morenot drink they do however have a small kitchen and this is a old place looks more like a rural Iowa or Wisconsin bar then something one would expect to find in Illinois

I am disappointed that I've not been here before today. The Village is most certainly going to be…read morean frequent and easy go-to for me in the future. The place is clean, bright and cozy without being cramped. The service is friendly and helpful. The menu is not too big nor too small....just right. We ordered the spinach pie - flakey crust, delicious spinach & feta filling with herbs. Most definitely homemade fresh, not a frozen food service product. Gyro dinner with spinach rice and Greek potatoes - gyro meat was tender and not overly spiced/flavored like, once again, a nasty food service product. Potatoes were cooked perfectly. Soft and seasoned spot-on, obviously made fresh and not left dying under a heat lamp. The spinach rice was tasty but a bit salty. I can assume that since everything is fresh made this might just be a one-off. I am more than willing to try this dish again to test out this hypothesis. I definitely recommend. Please support this venue to assure that this option for an alternative to bar food in downtown Sycamore lasts for a long time to come

Got the gyro dinner and the Greek salad. Big serving for the dinner but could use more pita bread…read moreand "Greek sauce". My husband really enjoyed it. I had the Greek salad. The chicken was super tasty and I loved the block of feta. Although, for 15.00, I could get double the salad and chicken and get pita bread at another local Greek restaurant. I would suggest adding more to the salad for the price of 16.50. I will try something different next time but I think my husband will stick with the Gyro dinner and we will just ask for more sauce and pita bread.