OMG! I found this gem across from my Vrbo. I was in town for three days and ate at Lock 19 3 times it was that good! The burgers are amazing, the fries and onion rings delicious, and the loaded fries are a perfect protein pack way to go. The chocolate chip cookies are amazing if you get lucky enough to get one before they are sold out. The family style table is a great way to meet new people or gather with friends. The staff is friendly and food is delicious! Don't miss this Gem if you are looking for an opportunity to get fantastic food that hits the spot! While there I heard people talking about how amazing their shakes are too. read more

Friendly service, good prices, good food, funny bathroom signs. A big win all around - we will be back!

EDIT: owner response deserves an additional star! Thank you, that was very considerate. I've removed a variety of the quips and comments from my initial review and adjusted some accordingly thanks to additional information from the restaurant owner. Yes-- rising food costs are an issue, especially for small restaurants. My opinion on how that is communicated remains the same, but I wholeheartedly understand the business aspect of things. Thank you for your understanding and for your response to my review. That's a very bold move, and I appreciate it as a customer. I think I'll be giving this place another go once I return to Illinois again. For a very simple summary: Food was great! Service was good. Atmosphere was... questionable. See, I'm a big fan of restaurants that make you feel like a proud customer, not a consumer. And while the food was fantastic-- nice blend of classic burger power-- my experience was initially mixed. The highlight: food. I got a triple cheeseburger, a side of fries, all the fixings, and a Dr. Pepper. Not adventurous per se, but I was looking for more a homestyle meal as opposed to a specialty. It was a tad costly for my tastes, but nonetheless delicious. I dared not get additional ingredients. Surcharges for adding in just regular stuff? Okay. Not my style, yet understandable. I'll take the classic free ones: tomato, onion, pickles, all fine by me. The fries were, to be honest, some of the best I've ever had. Well cut, perfectly fried, the just the right level of crispiness with saltiness (did I taste a little seasoning there too?) and nonetheless euphoric. The burger was _juicy_, to say the least, and blended quite well with all of the seemingly fresh cut vegetables. I was content, full, and had a concerning statement from the bank. See, this place has a variety of signs reminding you that, unfortunately, things cost money. There's an honor system coin drop pot for if you grab a ketchup cup or mayonnaise packet inviting you to drop in 50¢ per item, with a sign beneath it saying "FREE comes at a cost to someone." Additional toppings range from 25¢ for extra base ones to $2 for bacon. Free certainly comes at a cost to _someone_, but the reminder certainly doesn't sit right. read more

This place is amazing! We walked in right before closing. We were gonna get our food to go but they said they didn't mind us staying if we didn't mind them cleaning around them. I ordered the hot dam loaded fries off the secret menu. It was recommended & I can see why! It was excellent! We are only in town two days, but we may go back tomorrow so I can get the hot dam burger! Excellent stop! read more

Terrible service. Food average at best. When someone asks the cashier what a sandwich has on it and she rolls her eyes and points at the menu board they don't deserve a good rating. Then she tells me to put my tip in the jar not my card BEFORE I get my food that's the end. All the signs all over the building saying clean up after yourself, once again means NO tip. Your providing the same level of service as McDonald's with the same quality food. Then there's the sign next to the cheap low grade packets of condiments, that reads "Nothings free, someone's paying for it". Then there's the community tables that arent made for a couple or single person. I really dont want to eat with Jim who doesn't know enough to chew with his mouth shut. Professionalism isnt on the menu with the owner on any level. The bathroom says it all. This is the number one place to AVOID in Nauvoo. If youre hungry and this is the only place open, leave town and drive however far you need to to eat. read more

Great food and quick service. Burgers are smash burgers that are cooked fresh! Fries were hot and fresh, onion rings were hot. Everything we had was delicious. Milkshakes were great too! Cute atmosphere, but small dining space. Seats 40-50 I'd say. Large table for a big group. Highly recommend. read more

Lock 19 - Double burger, fries, and onion rings with fry sauce - Burgers Near Me - Nauvoo, Illinois

Awesome place! They have a very family friendly atmosphere. Huge booths. Great food. If you come for a church history tour you def should stop by. read more

My wife and I loved the burgers at Lock 19. I ordered the Hot Dam Burger with onion rings, while she chose the Dam Burger with fries. Everything tasted fantastic. The restaurant is clean and bright, and I enjoyed talking with the owner, Steve. We will be in town for two more days--enough time for a repeat visit. read more

The restruant was clean and well maintained. The people were super friendly and patient with lots of suggestions. The hamburgers were delicious and perfectly cooked. One of the best hamburgers in Nauvoo read more

HoT dAm, that burger was goooood!! We were in town for only 2.5 days and came for the burger twice.

They have posted hours that they don't keep. They open and close when they want to. Maybe they are scared of hard work? Maybe of making money. I don't know but their posted hours are closed Sun and Wed. Open 11-7 the rest of the week. Today's posted hours were noon to 3 and they closed before 2. What a joke I hope they flop read more

Awesome burgers and fries. Service was excellent and great atmosphere! I was very happy with everything about eating here.

The food is good quality and prepared fresh. The burgers and chicken sandwich are very satisfying. Fries are delicious. Air conditioning in the dining room feels great after walking around in the humid summer heat. Very nice people, too. Feels like the best of small-town living. read more

The food came quickly and tasted amazing! We got an order of the fish and chips as well as four burgers. Everything turned out great. Place and restrooms were fairly clean. read more

Lock 19 - Single cheeseburger with fries and special sauce on the side. - Burgers Near Me - Nauvoo, Illinois

The food is probably the best in town. The smash burger was juicy and delicious. The fries were crispy and fresh made. I would definitely be back. read more

BEST BURGERS IN THE NAUVOO AREA!! Whenever I travel I always look to try some of the best food...Lock 19 was an unexpected surprise! The food was top notch! I have tried different burgers in the Nauvoo area, on both sides of the river. Lock 19 stands out for sure! My entire family was in agreement that the burgers were/are similar to In-n-Out (Lock 19 has way better fries than In-n-Out too!). Just our opinion. Similar to In-n-Out, the menu is very simple and straightforward; pretty much just tasty burgers. (I did notice a few limited/specialty items like a fish sandwich, a few falafel items, and a fried hot dog; but we all really just wanted to put their burgers to the test). The burger patties are also fresh (not frozen) beef! We live 4 hours away from Nauvoo, so sadly it may be a while before we can dine here again! Hoping that this review helps/encourages you to give it a try! Totally worth every star! (My 8yr old son is one of the pickiest eaters I know, and he completely devoured the burger! That's how you know it's good!) The restaurant was squeaky clean! (My family members are also pretty critical about restrooms in general; Lock 19 restrooms were impressively clean!) The music, decor/design, vibe was awesome! At the time we visited, they had only been open for a few weeks, so the menu was written on a white board (don't let that deter you, though! They are just getting started; and are obviously focused on what matters most: the food!) Pricing is also pretty reasonable; we actually end up spending more money at chains like McDonald's/BK/Wendys; Lock 19 certainly focuses on your empty stomach, rather than emptying your wallet! We also met the owner; super friendly guy! *Nerd observation* there were several USB-A/USB-C outlets! Great for charging devices while you eat (if you have a cable handy!) Apologies for not taking any pictures of the food. The burgers looked so good; we just couldn't resist immediately digging in! We did get a few pictures of the restaurant and outlets though. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Food was good, clean, rare spot in Nauvoo. I had the falafel burger- I liked the garlic sauce.

We came to Nauvoo the long weekend and tried this place on Saturday. It was one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. I forced my family to go back on Monday before we drove home to get another burger. Just so good. read more

First time at Lock 19. Food was great, I recommend the Dam burger. I will definitely be making a second trip back.

Great place to eat. Highly recommended. Tenderloins were excellent and the smash-burgers were great with the fries. read more

Lock 19 - Burgers Near Me - Nauvoo, Illinois

Lock 19 is my go-to as a resident of Nauvoo. Great atmosphere, great food (albeit overpriced), and decent service. Not the greatest choice for big families, but you could probably split most of the meals and get by fine. The nearby red front restaurant has better prices, but can't beat the food quality or classiness that lock-19 has. read more

Best food ever love it so much. service was quick. Such A good feeling about the place Made me feel cozy and safe. -Emma Bodily read more

The service here was stellar! They gave us good recommendations on the chicken sandwich and the double cheeseburger and they did not disappoint. It was one of the freshest and best burgers I've ever had. The restaurant has a very cool and unique design and has enough room for large groups. Definitely worth a try! read more

The restaurant had a great vibe and was very clean. The food was delicious and we will definitely come back.

Food, service and ambiance are top notch. The burgers are full of flavor and the fries are hand cut. Fountain drinks and even some booth seating! They've set the bar high for delicious food in Nauvoo. read more

The food was eally good. Great service. Staff was funny and friendly. We had a group of 30 and they had our orders perfect.

The burgers were great. The cashier was so rude. Almost like we were bothering him to order. He treated us like we were dumb for asking questions about ordering combos (burger + drink + fries) that wasn't clear on the menu. When we asked if they make a simple hamburger bun with cheese for our child, he told us that if we hadn't come at a busy time maybe they would be able to accommodate that. It was at dinner time, but not busy at all. There were multiple places to sit. Again, the food was tasty and well made but, the kid at the register was abysmal. Would have given 5 stars if the kid at the register had some manners/customer service skills. read more

The food was great. Service was great. I highly recommend! I had the loaded fries which were delicious. Other people party had fish sandwich and burgers all really good read more