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    The Side Lot

    3.7 (98 reviews)
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    Steamed potstickers
    Heather M.

    I went here for the first time and it was very good. I recommend sitting outside but the inside is nicely decorated too. The menu is very limited but the potstickers were good and same with the double Smashburger which is ample for two people. I give this place 3.75 stars.

    Stout And Fries
    Steve A.

    Checked out this brewery pub recently and tried some beers. It also has a pretty interesting food menu. The Side Lot is one of the more interesting places in Wauconda. A bar feel, but there's also a lounge area for meetings, of which there was one going on when we were in here. The prices are okay if kind of high for the beers, and food is about what to expect for this kind of place. Best beer was the Stout, which was strong and bold flavored. It's $8 a pour. This is one of the pricier beers, but it's also about the strongest. As for the food, more than just typical stuff for a bar. Just not much in the way of vegetables. Fries are about it. It's about $5 for most sides. Among the entrees are the chicken and waffles, and they seem to have a big menu for brunch. The prices are okay as far as food. Good if not great place for beers. It has a little bigger food menu. This is also next to SLYCE, the pizza place, and you can order from there.

    Chicken banh Grilled Chicken Banh-Mi
    Ruth L.

    Came here with my friend for a trivia night, ordered a chicken banh-mi and a smokey old fashioned cocktail, my friend had a burger and a beer. Cute small-medium size eatery and bar/brewery in Wauconda - lots of locals frequent this place. Food was good, the chicken banh-mi was okay. It clearly wasn't authentic Vietnamese banh-mi, but I was curious so I tried it. The American food however was good. Gets busy on trivia night, the game master was okay, I personally thought the questions were a bit dry and dated...but I also opt for more pop culture or themed questions. This seemed more difficult then it had to be, just make it fun ya know... Anyway, cute spot, I'd probably stop in again if I was in the area.

    Rotating draft beer menu
    Eric B.

    This neighborhood brew pub is small in size but big on its offerings. The casual interior is both pub and event space, and there is also a spacious patio with lounge furnishings. The recent launch of the kitchen has made it a dining destination with some fairly sophisticated small plates, bites, and sandwiches. Think lunch, cocktails, or supper. There is also a weekend brunch menu. And, while you enjoy the food and drink, you can play table games or video gaming machines. Occasional movie nights and live music provide even more incentives to hang out here. A rotating selection of beers is brewed in-house. The two that I guzzled - "Pump Track" IPA and "Atmospheric Conditions Wild Ale" - were not exactly award winners, but were good and quite satisfying nonetheless. We shared pickled vegetables, chicken & waffles, and ribeye and chicken skewers. The meats, marinated and seasoned, were served with flavorful dipping sauces. This is an ideal place to host a party because it's intimate, flexible, and the staff is enthusiastic and helpful. They say the inside and/or outside can be reserved.

    Empty on a beautiful Sunday
    Tom T.

    Should have left when the host didn't get up from the bar to seat us. Empty on a beautiful Sunday. Food was forgettable and not many gluten free options Owner Phil - thanks for responding. I stand by my comments and do not plan to return. No idea who the guy/non host was at the bar at 1 something on a Sunday but he seemed too know his way around the place and gave us menus as we sat ourselves. I wish you well

    Jabroni flatbread
    Tracy L.

    My friend recommended this place. It has a great outdoor space for those summer days. It's comfortable and relaxing. We certainly lounged for a couple hours and never felt rushed. I had an ipa, can't remember the name, but it was good. They were out of a few food items, so of the ones we asked about, jabroni flatbread was the only one available (from Slyce). The flatbread was okay, no complaints but nothing special either. Everything was well priced. If I'm in the area again, I'd visit again!

    Jhordin A.

    This is a cute spot with a nice outdoor patio. They have a food and drink menu on the smaller side. The service was good, drinks and app were good! Check it out for a drink if your in the area.

    SmashBurger Chicken & Waffles Extra Waffle Extra Waffle Extra Waffle Belgian Waffles SmashBurger

    so good will eat again for sure the next rime i come i didnt get my shirley temple but its whateva! its so good he was really nice. his aura was immaculate, i ate it in 10min. service was amazing. his tattoos were cool

    Randa U.

    Great brewery on Wauconda (not Wakanda). Great setting, not real huge. You can try any beer you want and they will make sure you find what you like. The sell beer to go in cans called Crowlers and the typical Growler. I had an Australian wheat beer and it tasted light and wheaty. They sell other kinds of beer, but go for the Side Lot brews. They brew all sorts of beer and have 10 SL brews, at least, to chose from. We were there on a Saturday night and had some tacos. They had beef, chicken and elote tacos, which were fantastic! I do wish they had some desserts, but the tacos were pretty awesome so I'll take it!

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    Cozy, warm with good service. Loved the xmass set up. Food menu a bit lacking but good for what it was.

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    Service and food was excellent. The burgers are great. The draft beer choices really put this place over the top.

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    The drink was fabulous but wasn't too thrilled with the sandwich, but loved the fries.

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    BEST BEER EVER great people and delicious food. Literally have the best time every time we come.

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    My wife and I have been coming here for a long time. More when we lived closer. Now, we have to…read morego out of our way to eat here. Always a very good experience. On Friday night, May 15 coming home from Lake Geneva we took rte 14 specifically so we could stop here, sans reservation. Sat at the bar and kibitzed with bartender, Kyle. My wife had Tagliatelle al Bosco which she raved about and I had my often go-to, pizza. In a moment of insanity I added anchovies. Pizza was, as usual, very good if not extra salty. Not their fault, mine. Kyle recommended the dessert of something ('Italian-sounding') fried, with very mild cheese inside which was terrific. Had a very good time, as usual. I enjoy this place. Four stars is 'exceptional' from me.

    Went here after my mom and her friend raved about it and I was in town wanting Italian. We sat in…read morethe bar so that we could order off the happy hour menu. We ordered the bruschetta and charcuterie board off the happy hour. The charcuterie board was just a meat & cheese board- it was good but don't except something grand. The bruschetta was delicious, some of the best. I love that the toast is thin so you can taste the tomatoes and cheese more. For main entrees my mom got the chicken parmigiana with rigatoni noodles and I got the lobster ravioli with no spinach. I loved the lobster ravioli and will go back just for this dish. I was not a fan of the chicken parm.

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    I decided to go to LAGO for the first time last night, and I'm so grateful I did! From the moment…read morewe arrived, the valet was incredibly kind, and the ambience struck the perfect balance--upscale yet cozy and welcoming. I felt at home immediately, with that unmistakable "city" energy that makes a night out feel special. Our server, Lexi, was absolutely wonderful--beautiful, vibrant, and genuinely attentive. She went above and beyond to make my birthday feel truly special, and we all adored her. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and every detail reflected how much care and expertise go into this restaurant. I've been missing a place like this, and I can't wait to come back. LAGO is something special.

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