Now you're talking!!! A cheesy touristy roadhouse dive bar right off the highway? Yes please…read more Anyone who goes to the Cracker Barrell next door is fucking crazy. The Brat Stop is the kind of place dive bar dreams are made of. Your options are to sit at the bar (recommended) or one of the booths in the cavernous restaurant areas. There are neon signs everywhere and they play great classic rock music. Our waitress was fantastic ... and older woman whose name should be 'Flo' and was right on the ball. The food is bar food ... Wisconsin comfort food. I had the cheese curds with dipping sauce, which were really good. I have never had fried cheese curds before so I have nothing to compare them to but I thought they were yummy. I had the BBQ brat with sauerkraut and German potato salad. All fantastic ... maybe a little overpriced for what you get ... but really good. I didn't necessarily leave feeling full for $20 but enjoyed my food. They have craft beer on draft from Wisconsin and Illinois. There is also a giant shop attached with local beer, local food products, apparel and of course a really long case full of Wisconsin cheese. Again ... overpriced but it saved me a stop at the Cheese Castle nearby. Overall, this place is the perfect stop off the highway, right in between Chicago and Milwaukee. There is also a stage and seating for bands. I really enjoy places like this. It's kind of like something out of a Tarrentino movie.

The pretzel bites with cheese was out standing. The best I ever had. The server recommended that…read moreI don't get nacho cheesec but the more local choice. I don't remember the name but it was the perfect recommendation. The Brats and bun was perfect.

Wings are fire !!!! Great service and good energy all around. The bartender, Relly, gave amazing…read moreA+++ service!

Quite possibly the worst cheeseburger I've ever eaten in a retail setting. Otherwise service was…read morefine because I was the only one there.

I had dinner tonight with my daughter and Addison P was our waitress. Her personality and kindness…read morewere fantastic. We really appreciated her humor and patience with us (especially with the situation with the bench seat). All in all Addison was a great person to have wait on us. If I could I would request her by name next time I'm in. As a matter of fact, I most likely will. The food is fantastic and everyone working there has a great attitude. -Derek

My friends took me here for my birthday and we had these amazing Bloody Mary's. I cant wait to…read morereturn on my next visit

Service: 5 Food: 5…read moreAmbiance: 5 for what it is Drinks: 5 Super friendly and jovial host. Very nice and welcoming. Food was out quickly and was delicious. Hubby said It was THE BEST BURGER he's had in the area. We will definitely be back!

This is a great neighborhood "joint". The restaurant makes some of the best bar food around. Best…read morewings in the area. Burgers and chicken sandwiches are large and juicy. Taco Tuesday is a great deal and fun. The bar is great with a good variety of beer and standard whiskey etc. Owners are the most down to earth folks. Like other Grayslake establishments, they belong in our town. Now in need to get me some wings.

Small but cozy ambiance. Service not great no one welcome me or seated me. There's isn't a menu of…read morefood but the place looks festive if you bring your own food. Ideal for private parties no parking lot only street parking.

What a complete let down. Called this place on Saturday to confirm Groupon and had plans on going…read morehere after work. Took the long drive and waited 45min and they never opened Called the number on Yelp and nothing. We event went to another place for food returned and still nothing

Our burger club always ventures a little further out during Thanksgiving and the summer when our…read moreschedules are a little lighter, so in 2025, we ventured out to Kenosha for The Garage. It was a weeknight, but the street we were driving up to get here was a little dark and run down. But don't let that deter you. They have a nice sized parking lot for their location. Then we walked inside and found a narrow room with a bar running the length of one long wall and counter height tables and chairs perpendicular to the opposite wall. They really jammed in as much as they could in the space that they have. The ambience was dark and moody. They were playing hard rock and the bar had a couple of regulars sitting inside. At the end of the bar at the far end, was a cubicle of a kitchen. That's where the magic happens. Their menu is simple: appetizers, burgers, and build your own burgers. That's it. We all built our own burgers and they have a LOT of options. However, the build your own may start at $9, but each topping adds to the cost. But who cares? The burgers were phenomenal! Their website clearly states, "Best burgers, ever." And they're not wrong. The burgers were juicy, flavorful, and delicious. Probably one of the best burgers I have ever had. And everything is made in this tiny area at the end of the bar. We were the only people in the place after about 20 minutes, but again, who cares. The staff were extremely friendly. Their playful banter and bickering when they cleaned up was hilarious to listen to, and they were lovely to talk to as well. One of our group wanted to pick up some Spotted Cow beer (you can't get it in Illinois) and asked about a place to get it nearby. They suggested Shenanigan's with a drive-through just a couple blocks away. We have to make another trek back. They are awesome and their burgers are great, too!

The food here is excellent! Service is good, it's a fun place to grab a burger. And not just any…read moreburger, you build your own and stuff it and top it with whatever you want!

Amazing place for families to gather and celebrate like for Father's Day! Plenty of room for large…read moreparties or for families with kids. Food is tasty and fresh! Particularly loved Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese. Super freshly baked and soft, brushed with butter. Cajun fish sandwich with brussels sprout Cookie skillet sundae. Def worth saving room Our server was super personable. He was very accommodating when we needed a more private space to feed our child.

We've been wanting to try this place out since it opened! The best part are the vibes. Everyone was…read moresuper happy and they playing the FIFA matches and the energy is contagious. The drinks are strong and delicious. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and split them and it was good but nothing fancy or authentic/ethnic in flavor (regular corporate bar food if that makes sense). Service was excellent and prices are decent. Plenty of free parking in the lot next door. Open late so that's pretty great!

Awesome staff and great food! We had a last minute event here and Aaron, Gabrielle and the staff…read morewere more than accommodating and went above and beyond. The food was delicious and the service was stellar.

Look, Waterman's Warehouse had a lot working against it the night we visited. Triple-digit heat. An…read moreAC unit doing its best. The Cubs dropping 23 runs on the Padres. The Brewers tied in Cincinnati. The US men's national team handling Bosnia. Basically every screen in the place was must-watch TV and the bartender -- understandably distracted, perhaps -- decided that was the ideal moment to restock straws and cut fruit. We waited. In the heat. Our server was genuinely good when he materialized, which wasn't as often as we'd have liked. Food: the cheese curds earned their reputation. The Mekts burger was fine -- solid, no complaints. The Reuben rolls, however, arrived looking exactly like what they were: a Sysco product plated with minimal ceremony. Hard pass next time. As for the name -- if you're picturing a dock, pilings, maybe a gull or two -- walk outside and squint hard past the road and the rooftops. Big lake's out there somewhere. Technically. Maybe a 3.2 night in a 4.3 restaurant. I'd go back on a slow Tuesday in October.