This place has great potential, but currently is a mess. We have stopped by twice in a week, due to…read morethe boat launch conveniently located on property. It does not seem like an owner or manager ever looks around to determine the general state of the place. There has been a dead goose in the water at the dock for a week, trash, random pvc pipes lying around in the outdoor area, filthy bathrooms, tvs not working inside and many more issues. Why have a place when you clearly cannot take care of it? Sad.

I don't know why that other person had so many problems. I love the Backyard. We come here alot…read moreon the boat with our puppy!!! Just yesterday we were there. Middle week is great!! The kids played in the blow up slides!! Played basketball!! we ate bucket of hamburgers and I had Ahi Tuna which is delicious!! Been there many times and will continue to go back. Drinks are good too!! The waitress was wonderful!!!

Recent renovations (paint, TV, pool table, internet jukebox) and a friendly clientelle make the Oak…read morePark Lounge a hard to reach but decent enough bar. Very reasonable prices. It isn't the Ritz, but not a dive either. This is mostly a boater's bar - with a huge pier in front. Expect smaller crowd (if any) during the winter. Always a friendly atmosphere. It's a neighborhood bar that's been owned by the same person for 30+ years.

Bartender was very rude to us. If your Latino this is not your bar. Everyone around was nice but…read morethe bartender was horrible. I never post reviews but I felt like I needed to say something about her attitude towards us.

Drinks are good and reasonable. Food is decent and have good specials during the week. Fun…read moreatmosphere with sport activities. Volley ball etc.

Went on Wednesday for a full slab of ribs dinner for $15 tasty fall off the bone ribs. The barbecue…read moresauce was pretty good. The service was good so far this is all I've ever eaten there.

Walked in and was impressed by the decor. There's a very good vibe. Nice selection of liquors,…read morebeers and other drinks. Service was a little off. Maybe due to some fest they had going on out back. Bartender didn't project well and seemed annoyed. Never offered a menu nor mentioned anything about the festivities in the back. I had to read about them on the post in the bathroom.

Great place to go out with some friends and get a few drinks. The staff is really nice and the…read moreenvironment was awesome. We'll definitely be coming back here. Also, the drinks were priced very fairly.

Not gonna lie... we walked in and thought it looked a little shady, but based on the reviews, we…read morestayed. I'm glad we did! Everyone enjoyed their meals quite a bit, although no one was happy with the poppers as the jalapeños were inedible (far too rubbery to get your teeth through). We had a burger, chicken sandwich, patty melt and rueben- most with fries and one with tots. Again, everyone was super happy with their meals and the service was great! They allow pups on the patio, so we'll be sure to bring ours to our next visit. If you're in the area, be sure to check it Mary's!

Food is awesome & the wings are gigantic & yummy... The fries were the best I've had & seasoned to…read moreperfection... My husband loved the pizza burger & I loved the onion rings... Had leftovers Service was great too & friendly... They have a full bar & dining room for those who prefer to sit away from the bar...I diffently would recommend this place...

Cute place - love the corner with the couch - reminds me of FRIENDS! Cocktails were tasty. Nice…read moreatmosphere!

Total disappointment I was looking for more of a old beer dive place and instead got this upscale…read morecocktail place that looks like a old dive bar. The drinks here were ridiculously all over expensive and the people in this establishment were old and drunk. This is not a good bar or worth wasting any time in

Think about Cheers, and if you don't, you're not old enough…read more That is the majority of the bar. They will buy you drinks and talk your ear off, but you will always question why they accepted that from your first experience.

A cozy neighborhood place. I've enjoyed lively conversations and much laughter. Pleasant employees…read moreand a great place to talk baseball.

We moved here about a year ago and After the Fox is our most re- visited restaurant yet! We usually…read morelike to try a new place each time, but we can't keep away from their burgers and fish fries. On St. Paddy's day they opened early to accommodate the morning crowd and I was so relived to have an indoor viewing spot since it was chilly. The place was decked out in green and everyone was in a great festive mood. Serves and bartenders were so helpful and on point with the large crowd. 10/10 for the food, the vibes, and the fast and friendly service. Definitely a place you feel comfortable hanging out.

I Had a great Mahi-Mahi sandwich! My wife ordered a…read morecheeseburger that she did not like. Instead of a slice of cheese, it was some sort of cheese spread that she said didn't taste 'real'. We recommend an immediate switch out to actual cheddar cheese slices instead of the spread, whatever it was. Waitress was excellent and you can't beat the views as this place sits on the shores of the Fox River at the northern end of McHenry's famous River Walk.

Strong drinks, fun vibes, great food. Definitely try the cucumber onion side. It's like a quick…read morepickle essentially, it tastes so fresh and amazing. They also sell it by the jar! I ordered a dirty Shirley with gin, the dinghy burger with fries on the side. We also ordered the fried green beans for the table. The green beans were okay, I wish we would have tried a different starter like the cauliflower. I had two drinks and they were strong (in a good way). The food took a while but honestly the vibes were high so I didn't really notice much or mind. The Dinghy came with 2 patties, grilled onions, and mac and cheese bites. Couldn't really taste the Mac and cheese bites but over all the burger was really good. Fries were nice and crispy. It's a huge meal. Overall and great experience and will visit again in the future. Our server was also attentive and fun.

Gear place to pull up your boat and grab a drink as you make your way around the chain. We only had…read morebeers but nice service

Kasie is the great bartender! So nice and personable, 1st time here and she's was so welcoming…read more Busy bar too and she made time to be kind and personable

0/5 Stars I cannot…read moreemphasize this enough: STAY AWAY from the bar side of this building. While the hardworking people on the breakfast diner side are actually doing their jobs, being professional, the food tasted amazing. The bar is a complete and utter disaster run by people who clearly hate their customers. The "service" if you can even call it that is a complete joke. The bartender, Marella, is quite literally the most unpleasant person I've ever encountered in the service industry. She is rude, dismissive, and puts on this fake, plastic persona that's transparent to everyone with a brain. She treats patrons like an inconvenience for simply existing and ordering a drink. It's honestly impressive how someone so miserable can keep a job in a public facing role. The management also contributes to the unwelcoming atmosphere. There is a palpable sense of elitism that makes regular patrons feel unwelcome. It often feels as though the establishment is run for a specific inner circle rather than the general public, leaving everyone else feeling like an outsider in what should be a community space. The quality of the offerings does not justify the high prices. Drinks often lack the proper proportions, and the overall value is poor compared to other establishments in McHenry. The contrast between the bar and the professional service found on the diner side is stark while the diner staff works hard to provide a positive experience, the bar side lacks that same commitment to customer satisfaction. The physical environment of the bar has also seen better days. Between the outdated decor and the general lack of upkeep, the space feels neglected. For anyone looking for a friendly environment with fair prices and professional service, looking elsewhere would be a better use of time and money. It is disappointing to see such a divide in quality within the same building.