A massive thank you to the team at Lazy Dog Restaurants (Northbrook, IL) for their incredible hospitality and community spirit! When Heartland Animal Shelter needed a last-minute catering order for a Lunch & Learn event, they stepped up without hesitation. Dana was incredibly accommodating, guiding our order and making perfect menu suggestions. Despite a tight timeline right at kitchen opening, the team prioritized our order to get us out the door on time. Exceptional leadership starts at the top, and it was wonderful to be greeted by their GM, Dennis, upon pickup. They thought of everything, right down to the serving utensils and food labels. It's businesses like this that make our community thrive. read more

Miriam was so kind and very helpful! She made the experience at Lazy Dog vibrant and memorable! The food was amazing and the vibes were immaculate. read more

I am just always impressed by this place. Great food and a huge selection, wide open yet comfortable space. friendly people and... you can bring your dog! :) I love that we can bring the whole family here! I find so few places are a good "value" anymore - Lazy Dog actually is. Keep it up please - we need it! read more

(4) ~ very good overall food & service DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4.15) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Watermelon Margarita (seasonal) = (4) very good FOOD: ** Korean Fried Chicken Bao (see photo) = (4.25) Very tasty! ** Hot Honey Feta Dip (see photo) = (4) very good ** Baja Burger = (4) very good, would be better if you could add a sunny egg;) ** French Fries = (4) very good ** Campfire Cookies = (4) very good * Tangy BBQ Chips = (3.75) Tasty dipping sauce read more

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Korean Fried Chicken Bao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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I came to Lazy Dog for the first time, and I had a decent experience. It has a wide selection of food and nice ambiance in the dining area. However, I thought the main courses that I ordered were mediocre, but some items for appetizer and dessert stood out. For example, the hot honey feta dip and cinnamon donut holes were tasty and easy to share. I loved the flavor of the dip and toasted bread. In addition, the masala meatballs had a nice creamy and aromatic sauce, but the meatballs were tough and too firm. The texture was strange, and they also were not as hot as I would expect. For the main courses, the bison burger was good but the bottom bread was very soggy when the dish came out. We also tried the California burger. It was decent but also pretty bland. The meat had no flavor and was undercooked as well. The salad also had very little chicken compared to the amount of vegetables. We didn't like the dressing as well. Moreover, our server was friendly but did not come by often. We waited a fairly long time for someone to come to our table after we were seated. Our appetizer plates were also never taken from our table, only until after we had our dessert were they cleaned. My experience at Lazy Dog was average. Not bad, but not good enough either for me to want to come back again. read more

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After we attended an art opening in Winnetka that's supposed to end at 8:00 pm, we stopped by Lazy Dog in Glenview on our way home to have a casual dinner.  We picked Lazy Dog mainly because it closes at midnight, while other restaurants in the area close at 9:00 pm.  When we left Winnetka, I just made a reservation via OpenTable for 7:30 pm, and it worked smoothly. While ambiance and food were pretty good, service needed some improvement.  On a Thursday night (May 14), the restaurant was bustling.  It was surprisingly large and comfortable for a casual restaurant like a sports pub.  When we arrived, I politely told the guy behind the host stand that we had a reservation for 7:30 pm.  He had not said a word and with no smile, basically did not greet us.  From that moment on, he only looked at his laptop and didn't look up at us at all.  That was a rather bad first impression that I got of Lazy Dog.  Somehow his body language(?) communicated with the hostess and she led us into the dining room and let us pick either a table or a booth, and we went with a booth. She didn't say much either, but at least she was not unfriendly. As soon as we sat down, a middle-age female server immediately came to our booth to take drinks order.  I told her with a smile that we just sat down.  She came back when we were ready.  I ordered a Tropical Sparkling Refresher ($5.50), which did not look like the online picture at all.  It was supposed to have orange juice, POM® Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice, coconut-pineapple cream + mint, but the glass was filled with ice and it was extremely watered down.  I drink POM® all the time at home, I didn't taste any of that in the drink. Actually, it didn't taste like any juices to me.  I will never order that Tropical drink again.  Husband and Daughter both had beers. Since they have an extensive menu, basically I only looked at the highlighted items in peach-colored boxes.  We had an order of Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice ($16.50) as appetizers to share.  It was flavorful and quite delicious, and perfect for sharing.  The only complaint was the two end pieces out of 6 had the ends deep-fried as well, making the sushi rice hard and difficult to eat.  The picture on their website showed all 6 pieces as middle pieces, not with deep-fried ends.   While we were eating the appetizers, our server came and asked us if we wanted desserts.  We looked confused and then she said, "Oh, you didn't have your food yet!" and left.  This was not a big deal, but it was her attitude that made us feel a bit uncomfortable at times.  Before this happened, she took our food orders, our daughter ordered a Half-Pound Cheeseburger ($14.95), then I ordered a Cuban Sandwich ($17.95).  When the server asked me "Fries?" I could start to see an attitude on her face.  Then my husband (a seafood-lover) ordered a Wild-Caught Sea Bass ($35.95), her facial expression was happy again. Both our daughter and I had noticed that she only looked at my husband when she talked to our table (I sat next to my husband), not the 2 of us, which was very weird. As far as the food was concerned, my Cuban Sandwich had a generous portion and was very good, and the fries were crunchy and nicely seasoned.  Daughter liked her cheeseburger as well.  My husband said his sea bass was just Okay and my home-cooked ones were better.  I believe he's not lying since I cook very good Chilean sea bass. This casual meal with tips came up to $138. We went to their two patios to look before we left and did not see any dogs, we didn't expect there were dogs there at that time of the night though.  They did have a robust fire in the pit going, there was a family at one table, it must be nice for such a chilly evening. read more

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First time here on a Friday night for dinner. We got lucky and there was a high top available for two. The place was abuzz with families, couples, and people at the bar. If first impressions matter, we didn't see a server until 10 min after sitting. When he finally arrived he was nice if not a bit frazzled and took our order of a burger and a chicken lettuce wrap and drinks. 25 minutes later our food FINALLY arrives. And our server checks in once and no one to bee seen for water refills. The food was good overall-- think chain quality. The chicken lettuce wraps were the better order-- the chicken mix lettuce veg mix and hoisin sauce were well proportioned and tasty. The burger was good sized but why so messy? Sauce all over the bun and a bit hard to eat. We paid extra for onion rings and the 6 we got in the order were good but really? Six med sized onion rings were gone by the 5th bite of burger. In a world of choices and lots of chains, we'll save this one as a backup. read more

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - All American Burger and onion rings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Food are so good. Server is excellent. Came from lunch time not too busy. It is huge restaurant. He gave us free sample also let me pick my own choice of my birthday cake. read more

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3rd time at Lazy Dog! Never ever a disappointment with food OR services. Have been to almost all of them! read more

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Pot Roast Beef Dip w/ optional onion ring update. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

First time here and overall pretty good. We got the deal where you get an entree and dessert for $15 which is an amazing deal. The burgers and truffle fries were pretty good and the shrimp tacos were ok in my opinion. Next time I would definitely just get a burger. The s'mores sundae was so good but we were pretty stuffed at that point. Good place for a quick grab of some good food definitely recommend! read more

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In Northbrook picking up friend's car. Her car not ready for another hour. Stopped here & seated in 5 minutes. Nice ambiance !! Waitress Mary was nice & helpful with menu items plus drinks available. Food was awesome...served in no time... Inexpensive too. Highly reccomend.... read more

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Went to the Lazy Dog today for Brunch and had a great time! First time there and the food and service were great!! I had the Loco Moco Fried Rice. I put a picture of it before and after pouring the gravy over it. The dish was ridiculously good. We couldn't resist and ordered the banana pudding to put a cap on the lunch. Was in a total food coma and forgot to take a picture of it. The banana pudding didn't disappoint. They have a huge selection of beer and coco this place is definitely on the list to visit for dinner. There is also a large outdoor area that would be great for when it gets warmer. Can't wait to stop in again!! read more

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Really good vibe outdoors. It has a community feel - good to lounge, chat and enjoy company. Especially with the oversize fireplace. The food is really good, seasoned properly. Bar bites were good for sharing and had a really good assortment for happy hour. Service was good, checked on us frequently though it was pretty busy. Lowered the sunshade for us without promoting bc it's really bright in the late afternoon with sunsets. I liked the pot roast, super tender, and just good comfort food that makes you smile and savor n' enjoy the time. read more

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We came for a later dinner (8:30 PM) on a Wednesday so too early for the evening reverse style happy hour however the place still had quite s few patrons in it. We sat at the two top at the end of the bar/service area it is a slight quiet table however it is not the nicest view of the place. Our server was new to Lazy Dog it was her third shift. She was nice and very helpful with many questions although perhaps a tad too talkative. My choice was the seared ahí tuna salad which was very fresh and a great choice for those who like Japanese food AND who don't want to eat the 1000+ calories that seem to come with nearly every other dish on the menu. This dish is listed at 550 calories. They serve Huy Fong Sriracha packets when you ask for them. nice touch instead of wasting tons of sauce in a ramekin or plunking a gross looking bottle on the table. My better half had the Cuban sandwich with pickled cucumbers. Since I am 100% Cuban I can say that this is one of the first, if not the only Cuban sandwich made by non-Cubans that is an improvement on the original. The bread was made with the standard roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese and pickle filling built on slices of thick cut bread and the outside was well buttered and the whole sandwich was grilled and pressed to perfection. The paying experience needs to be upgraded as we love the tableside paying however the unit gives no option to get a paper receipt. It needs to be added to the options for those of use who want it. we waited a long time for her to return and then it took forever and we still never got a paid receipt. Not cool. That however was the only negative of the night. We will definitely return as it quickly becoming our "go to" place since Northbrook has few (to none) nice, yet casual restaurants. read more

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Seared ahi tuna salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Great restaurant with a wide variety or eats and drinks. The staff is extremely friendly and it was a very warming vibe. Also make sure you save room for dessert because they are fantastic! read more

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I had a bowl of chicken tortilla soup with the shrimp tacos for lunch. The chicken tortilla soup was mostly tortilla and not much soup. About half of my bowl was tortillas. It was disappointing when I got the soup. My shrimp tacos were very tasty and I enjoyed the black beans and rice. It was nice that they gave us free garlic parmesan chips as it was our first time dining. We also had a dessert to end our meal and had the apple-huckleberry pie with ice cream. This was a good size and was shareable. I was a bit disappointed in the huckleberry IPA as there wasn't much huckleberry flavor, however I did have a taste of the huckleberry lemonade and that was delicious. Service here was outstanding and I will definitely come back. read more

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Today we stopped in while out on a 96' Harley ride. We were hungry and thirsty I had a Cobb salad with balsamic blue cheese and a seltzer water with a lime My riding buddy had a grown up grill cheese with lemon tater tots and onion rings. Both were very tasty. Our server was attentive and served us well. The restaurant was clean and comfy We will be back Thanks all read more

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Great service! Friendly staff! Delicious nachos!! Clean and welcoming establishment! Great stop for lunch while running errands!

Great American Restaurant in an area of other restaurants nearby, went on a Saturday nite with the family and was seated right away. Place was packed but service staff was very friendly and helpful. We had Genevieve and was very nice. We started with small plates to share like Brussels sprouts, Cheddar bites and French onion pastries all were delicious. Then we had cocktails OG Old Fashioned and a Flight of Craft beers and a pitcher of Hibiscus margarita all taste great, Then for our mains we had Biiria noodles, very well seasoned and taste delicious, then Loco moco fried rice which tasted closely to a regularly Chinese BBQ fried rice, pot roast very tender and delicious and last we ordered the Bison burger with fries, all were delicious and portions were very good. Will definitely recommend the place. read more

Came here for a recent visit and they had a promotional of $15 fireside meals which is an entree along with a personal sized dessert. The entree is huge and and added benefit is the dessert bonus. We had the Loco moco and that was delicious. We also ordered a couple of the main entrees, shrimp Alfredo and the pot roast. We also got some of the happy hour appetizers that you can get either on the patio or the bar area. read more

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I'm not here to rip this place or the staff. They likely have some staffing issues and are trying to stay afloat with Northbrook taxes and unrealistic customer expectations. Our food was adequately decent but took a bit longer to arrive than one might reasonably expect. To be clear, not hating on the Staff. I think they might just need to have one more person working per shift, even at the risk of that shift occasionally being slow. read more

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Went the first time. It was such a fun atmosphere the food had great variety. Love the happy hour drink selections and food selections. Dinner was really good, many things to choose from. Burgers to salads to fish etc. our waiter was attentive our food all came out at the same time our group was 6 adults the big tops are fun to sit at. I hope the hibiscus margarita will stay on the menu it's so tasty read more

It's been a couple years since I've been to a Lazy Dog restaurant but that's too bad because their food is pretty good. I have had recently the pot roast French dip thing and it was pretty good. I really like the lemon chicken that they have and also got one of their $15 specials that was delicious and a great value. Their bacon candy is one of my favorites on the menu. And they have strawberry lemonade, which isn't a standard at every restaurant, and that was pretty yummy too. Staff has been friendly when we've visited. They're doing the Lord's work by still having curbside delivery; many (most?) places seem to have abandoned this but it is so helpful in managing a toddler. I think we're going to try some of their frozen TV dinners soon, since my kiddo is going to be in a class that is going to make cooking dinner before bed for everyone difficult. Parking here is plentiful, as there's shopping centers and other restaurants around. There's dedicated parking for the curbside pickup. read more

I stopped in here for lunch with my family and another couple and their kids. We sat on the patio. First off, this is a DOG FRIENDLY patio. We had one puppy with us and there were four or five more on the patio. The staff were all great with them. The staff also had crayons and coloring pages for our kids which is always appreciated. We came on a Friday afternoon and had a very short weight. The lunch menu was fantastic. There are paired down versions of the full mention and I was able to get a half sandwich and salad. It was the perfect size and price for lunch. Overall it was a very pleasant meal. read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm. Ordered two lunch items with my wife. We did 55 minutes. For our lunch. After 30 minutes the waitress stopped by to tell us that the fries were not ordered. After another 25 minutes, the food finally showed up. I watched the kitchen and saw my hamburger sitting underneath the heating lamp for the final 30 minutes. I was upset and voiced my concerns. The manager came by and never once apologized. My wife and I got up and left the restaurant. The manager and staff were horrible. Obviously we will never return. read more

Dropped in for a late-ish dinner and glass of wine. Delighted to find out the kitchen was still open after 9 PM. Standard -- but really quite nice -- suburban sports bar with a dog friendly (outdoors) twist. Impressively diverse menu -- from the expected (burgers, sandwiches) to the surprising (I had a kung pao tofu bowl that was surprisingly good). Broad range of beers on tap, interesting cocktail menu, and a surprisingly decent selection of wines by the glass (better than what I'd have expected at a "place like this."). Service was friendly, professional, and generally outstanding. Small hiccup in my order met with (unnecessarily profuse) apology and even more attention from the already attentive bartender. And, of course, televisions! Big space that has had a few concepts in and out of it through the years...hoping this one has some staying power. Will definitely be back. read more

First off our server Edel (sp.?) was AMAZING, so much personality and attentive to our food needs, answered a fe questions we had, and was spot on with suggestions. The food was AMAZING as well, and fairly priced. The restaurant is beautiful and very clean and great ambiance, great vibe there. Definitely going back there! read more

So glad for Lazy Dog allowing me to be able to have a social life while in the puppy trenches! My only gripe is you have to sit out on the patio and I'm not sure it's heated. There was a family with a dog sitting by the fire so I had to sit elsewhere and my goodness it was cold! Definitely will be great for the spring/summer/fall time. Staff is lovely, they all took turns coming over to meet sweet Rooh! Gave him a bowl of water also! I ordered nachos and the hot honey feta dip. Both were good! Wish there were more substantial veggie options! Will be back! read more

I had my first experience at the Lazy Dog this afternoon for lunch and it was a really terrific experience. My wife had been to the Buffalo Grove location with a friend and said that the vibe and food were really good and that we should try it some time. So today we were over near the Northbrook location so we decided to go there to grab some food. The environment is well laid out and very clean and the hostess had a great attitude while getting us seated. I was surprised at the depth of the menu with so many tasty sounding options in a variety of areas like Starters, Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers etc. I finally decided on the Cuban Sandwich that did not disappoint. Excellent combination of ingredients on the sandwich and the pork shoulder component was cooked to perfection. My wife had the Lettuce Wraps which she loved and I tried a small sample and could see why. With the large number of selections that they have you could go back many times and never have the same meal twice. The vibe inside the place is enjoyable and the noise level is easy to deal with. Our seats were along the glass wall that looked out over the enclosed patio with a nice fireplace where there were several tables that had their dogs with them which I thought was a very unique aspect of the Lazy Dog. One of the highlights of the day was our server Debbie who was very helpful answering our initial questions on menu selection and was very prompt in getting our order placed and our food out to us quickly. Best of all, she took a very vested interest in talking to us when we explained we were out celebrating the day we had met many years ago. She wanted to hear some of the details and showed she was a real people person. That type of attitude by members of the serving staff is what can separate an average dining experience from a totally enjoyable one like this one was. I would highly recommend that anyone looking for a great dining experience give the Lazy Dog Northbrook a try! read more

Why you, Lazy Dog! Who's a good dog? This latest addition of the Lazy Dog empire, is all that the other locations are: Relaxed atmosphere, flannel-shirted servers, extensive menu, good food. I thought we would need a reservation for a weekend lunch, but none was needed. We were seated promptly, orders taken, food came out quickly. I enjoyed our elote tots, but we had just started eating them and out came our salads and fish and chips. It was all good. Who's the lazy dog now? I guess I am, because I will refer you to my reviews of the Lazy Dog in Vernon Hills if you want more details. read more

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We had the $15 special. Very reasonable and plenty of food. Our server checked on us often. We added a salad and bread. We both enjoyed sitting and talking. It was just the atmosphere we were looking for. read more

Mmmmmm! The new item - burrata pasta with zucchini - was so good! Perfect ingredients and portion. Anna our server on the patio was very sweet and helpful! She helped my indecisive husband find the perfect cocktail even though she was very busy. We will definitely be back! read more

My kids and I have been here a few times and we've always had good experience. I suggest making reservations as the place gets really busy. I like the interior and lay out of this big space which used to be a brewery/restaurant. On our visits, I've tried: FIRECRACKER SHRIMP, POT ROAST, FRIED CHICKEN DINNER, CUBAN SANDWICH, BAJA CALIFORNIA BURGER, SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALAD, FETTUCCINE ALFREDO, BRAISED BEEF BIRRIA NODDLES, THAI NOODLES, S'MORE BROWNIE SUNDAE, and BUTTER CAKE. I also like their beer sampler and drinks selection. Like what I said, we've been here a few times :) We have been satisfied with all the dishes that we have tried and the service has been solid as well. The place is clean, has a lively vibe, and parking is easy. We will come back to try other dishes in the menu and enjoy this new neighborhood place. read more

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Great! We sat on the patio on a 40 degree evening and were plenty warm with the heaters, the fireplace was a lovely spot for my daughter to work through the activities in the kids' menu. First time, brought our Sheepdog and our server Dana could not have been more friendly, welcoming and accommodating of him. She was fantastic! Our dog loved his meal, pup cup and we all liked our entrees- hot and came out quickly. read more

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - 'I'll take the beef bowl, please' - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Food was great and our server Ashley was amazing. Super sweet and attentive. This was our 2nd time visiting lazy dog and food has been great both times. Definitely a new hangout. read more

Warm, inviting environment. Perfect balance of lively energy and good acoustics Great lighting. Friendly service. Astonishingly fast food delivery. Admittedly everything one wants in a casual gastropub. BUT, we've eaten here 4-5 times...each time with the hope that the food would be better. Ingredients feel quality. Presentation is excellent. But virtually everything seems tasteless. The "cup" of tortilla soup was OK, but the cup was half full...and relatively tasteless. The burger - all good, but tasteless. The chicken pot pie - a reasonable amount of chicken, precious few carrots and peas, a too thick, almost mashed potato-like gravy/sauce, a lovely crust. But virtually tasteless. How can this be. Something is really off with the kitchen. I'll try one more time (and a different dish) but With all the good about this place, why is the food tasteless? PS my wife confirmed that the chicken pot pie "could use a little taste." read more

Had a great lunch at Lazy Dog yesterday! Eli was so kind to us! We all loved the food.

Loved it all! The waiter was great, the food was outstanding and the cocktails were delicious. This will definitely be my go to place. As a Northbrook resident, I can't believe it took me this long to eat a meal here. read more

Not only was this places service phenomenal! The food was great. We also got to bring one of my really good friends along, and she was able to be served! read more

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We came here for lunch. Very loud music. Our waiter didn't write down our order which led to a confusion with the checks. The food was just ok and overpriced. I'm not returning. read more