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    The Courthouse Tavern

    4.1 (25 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Appetizer menu

    Wow, there's a new place in McHenry that's a gem. Went there last night to check it out before a venue at the Vixen. Great building, it even smelled brand new. Tastefully decorated and nice ample sitting areas on the main and second floors. Nice selection of beverages, prices are quite reasonable. Folks working are good, especially Jennifer who was very helpful and friendly!! Didn't get a chance to try any of the apps, the menu looked yummy and high end. Definitely worth stopping in, we will definitely be back when Jennifer is bartending. Check it out!

    This was my 2nd visit, but 1st time on the patio. I love this this place for drinks and atmosphere... Servers are pleasant, and they had live music outside. Best old fashion I have ever had. Definitely recommend stopping here for cocktails made the right way with top shelf liquor and delicious appetizers.

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    Boring!!!! Stopped in for date night drinks & food. Inside was extremely smaller than photos online. Heavily edited as well. The young hostesses were no help. They asked if we wanted to sit at the bar, dining room or upstairs. Well, I wouldn't know as I haven't been here before. The bar was full so she recommended upstairs. Once we got up it was literally vacant on a saturday night... The decor is too random. the faux marble tables with the yellow gold legs dont match. No idea what the place even is. They brought us each a water. Mine had no ice, my husbands had a tiny scoop of chipped ice? Waitress rushed us to order. We order margarita with the check as well, since I can't stand another minute in there. I'd rather drive down to Green St. After a total of 17 minutes we got our drinks which the waitress wobbled up the flight of 40 stairs almost dropping. The drink was horrific. Their margarita tastes like the rancid 90's daquiri mix you'd get in a can. Extremely sweet and artificially flavored. I will not be coming back or recommending this place.. gross!

    Gorgeous light fixture!

    Nestled in downtown McHenry is the coolest restaurant and bar! Immediately when you walk in you will notice the amazing light fixtures and vaulted ceiling. We chose to sit at the bar for our lunch. The bartender was very nice, let us know her favorite menu items and was very attentive. We started with the dip trio...the bartender told us to mix the red pepper with feta hummus with the tzatziki and it was unbelievable. Our next course was the filet medallions. The meat was tender and the mushrooms were so good. We also had the truffle Parmesan fries. We will definitely be back!

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    Thank you for your feedback, Steve!

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    Absolutely tried to rip me and my wife off. Over charged us by $100 and didn't apologize! We will never go back!!! Thankfully I caught it.

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    Looks great! Foods good! Service not so good! Need to a be able to change tv I've been here several times not a new bee.

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    Food quality was very, very good, but you will spend more here for it. I love the ambiance and service here.

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    We had the deconstructed kabobs, both the pork and the filet on our first visit and sliders on the second.

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    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.

    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

    D.C. Cobb's

    D.C. Cobb's

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    They have a great Vegan Black Bean burger! I topped it with Sautéed Spinach, Mushrooms & Avacado!…read more Their sweet potato fries were wonderful!

    We were in the area strawberry picking and wanted to find a local place for lunch. Based on Google…read morereviews, we chose DC Cobb's. I'm glad we didn't skip this place based on the Yelp reviews. The restaurant is in the heart of downtown McHenry and next to the river. I highly recommend sitting in the enclosed patio. It's spacious, full of tvs, and has a nice view of the river. You can tell based on the menu and confirmed by our server, burgers are their thing. All kinds including beef, bison, chicken, turkey, veggie and fish, some choices are an up charge. The burgers come with a side, some have an up charge. Our server mentioned everything is made in-house. I feel it's a rarity of restaurants to made their food in-house so it made me excited for the food. Everything is reasonably price. I opted for the BFM burger and pickle chips ($2 up charge). The burger was juicy and well cooked. Their burgers are 1/2 lbs so it was big. The pickle chips were crunchy and really good. Portion was huge and worth the up charge. My lunch partner chose Cajun fries and they were crispy and flavorful. Our server was great! She was so nice! One negative, they allow dogs and many people brought their dogs. Since the space is enclosed, I did not like all the dogs while I was eating. It was tricky leaving since the hostess stand is located in the tight entrance and there was a dog right in the doorway. My lunch companion is deathly allergic to dogs. Luckily this dog owner was considerate and moved their dog so we could pass. Other than all the dogs, we enjoyed our meal and would come again.

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