Y'know, I got some love for Vickie's. I briefly lived in McHenry for about 2 months or so, and came here with some regularity. Inside it's your average dive bar, but the patio simply rocks hard. Nice, dockside patio where you can check out the boats going by, as well as the tube-topped skin cancer mommas and the dudes who didn't get the memo that the 80s are gone. (They would be the apex of hipness in Wicker Park.) Anyhow, their menu is actually quite extensive beyond your normal bar food, and is purty good too. read more

Took us forever to even her a drink let alone order our good. When we finally got our drinks we had to wait 15 more minutes to order our food. Drinks were nothing to talk about. Nachos were some tortilla chips with ez cheese, shredded lettuce and a spoonful of meat. Carribean jerk steak sandwich wasn't spicy and honestly had no flavor. Overall I wouldn't come again, despite the nice view of the river. read more

It's absolutely RIDICULOUS to me that their prime seating outside is designated to smokers. How does that possibly make sense and how is that even legal??? Another customer got VERY upset when him and his little girl were in a nonsmoking table with smoke blowing to their table from right next to them. A server didn't come to us for at the very least 25 minutes. We had a server who wasn't even supposed to be our server wind up helping us. Thank god she came to help us. Only go here for drinks. read more

We have tried to eat there twice in three months, and both times they have closed early, and turned us away before their stated closing time. The manager saw us walking away, very disappointed, and did nothing. They say third time is a charm, but sadly that third time won't happen for us. read more

Food was good and was able to find parking though usually it's hard to find a spot. Was able to sit at a table but had to keep umbrella down due to windy conditions. Daughter ordered the chicken cesaer wrap and now has food poisoning- it's going to be a long night. read more

Food and service is pleasantly average, but popular because of location on river. Large menu. Nice deck in back if you are here in good weather. read more

All around Vickie's is a really nice restaurant. The interior decor is nice, and the outdoor deck is great during the summer. While slightly pricey, the food is really good, especially the burgers. Staff is also very friendly and prompt. If you're in the area, definitely give Vickie's a try. read more

The outside area is really nice and not overly crowded. The burgers are good; lots of variety. You get popcorn while you wait for your order. I recommend this place on a nice sunny day! read more

Great place for summer drinking by the river. They have margarita flights and a large drink menu. Food was not too bad either.

Nice place during the boating season. Pretty decent food, nothing fancy, pretty good portion size.

Great food with a view of the fox river that makes you feel you are on vacation. Service was great and the menu had a large number of choices. I took my mom and dad and they loved the food and the view so the best review is we are all going back with the whole for father's day. Since I live in Arlington Heights and Vickie's is in McHenry they have to be worth the 50 minutes to drive each way. The patio is awesome and right on the fox river. Who ever created that knew what they were doing. If you want to relax with great food and drink and feel you went on vacation then go here. read more

Atmosphere is great but the food and service need some help. Also, have to agree with the earlier review, the bathrooms and the general cleanliness of the place need to be cared for. Great to go for a couple of cocktails outside though. read more

Always excellent food and service! Very nice waitresses who know and do their job well. I am extremely critical of this aspect of dining out. Casual, (shockingly quiet) inside dining ...on the river. Their jerk chicken rub is made in house (i inquired as I make my own). Soooo good! I don't know why another reviewer commented on spiciness...maybe she was looking for blackened? Jerk isn't spicy..it's flavorful. GREAT drink offerings.. I recommend the rum punch. I am pretty much stuck on ordering the jerk chicken and rum punch this past summer. They are that good! I have been coming here for 20 years...on and off...mostly in summers. We usually dine here as a couple. I highly recommend if you are looking for casual dining....good homemade sandwiches and frozen drinks with a nice river view. Cute island decor. Don't change a thing! read more

Parking is tight, prices are high and staff has been adequate. There's no reason I would go out of my way to eat there, it's nothing special

Great burgers and tropical drinks! My favorite is the Fire God burger, they have a flight of mini margaritas (4 for $15, many flavors to choose from) also totally worthwhile. Lovely outdoor deck seating right on the river and usually little to no wait time. They bring you free popcorn and the menu has good variety. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because occasionally service can be a bit spotty and the indoors could use a little sprucing up. read more

Made this my summer place. Told everybody I brought to my cabin for business about this place. So I went there with 5 clients. They didn't know what they wanted to eat so they each ordered two entrees. Everybody got there food but me. So they hurried up and flash cooked my steak sandwich and it was so tough I had to take it out of the bun and cut it up just to eat it. Then asked for a manager. So the owner came up with a attitude and said we took the sandwich off and gave you a free drink which I never received and says like a smart Alec what else should I do for you. I said nothing you fat slob I'll never be here again. And still received a 90 dollar bill. Don't ever eat here. They treat regulars like poo poo. Thanks again berny you fat slob read more

This is a fun place back in my hometown. It's a restaurant/bar on the Fox River in McHenry. They have a lot of docks where you can park your boat. They also have a ginormous patio that overlooks the river where you can hang out, enjoy the sun, and enjoy some nachos and a cold beer. The menu is pretty extensive for a bar, and the beer selection isn't bad for the area. There are lots of different sandwiches, appetizers, as well as some chicken and seafood platters. If you're out boating on the Fox River, definitely stop by Vickie's. read more

The bar tender opened the juice she was using to make drinks with her teeth. I work in the industry and never white reviews but that is just gross and had to share. Also, we sat there for 45mins and didn't end up eating because bar tenders can't take food orders. read more

Scenery is great right along the river, but the food can be a little pricey for the quality. Stick to the mainstays and you should be ok.

We were greeted with a comment "Oh My God, more stragglers". We came before closing, just looking for a drink or appetizer. Very unaccommodating and rude, especially the older woman with her hair in a bun. I'm not interested in being called names when I walk in. Awful. Disappointed. read more

Great place in the spring and summer months for a cocktail and relaxation by the river!

I will admit that the place needs a remodel but we go there to feel like we are on vacation. We love to be on the water and watch the boats go by. There are 2 items on the menu that are decent but you can't expect much from a place like Vickie's. It is all about eating outside by the water and that is about it. If they fixed it up it may be harder to get a seat right away. It's a trade off. read more

The other day my band and I had went to this establishment and had an okay (being nice) meal, most of the staff was polite but that is the least of the issues. They proceeded to mess up all of bills and ended up charging me an additional $50.00 to my bank account at 10:30 at night, which by then we were LONG gone, upon contact with the manager, he assured me that my account wasnt being charged but in fact was a pending transaction, no matter what the case I still cant touch the money because ITS NOT THERE. Days later when I contacted him a second time to get my money returned he then proceeded to argue with me about how I have to wait for MY money. Being a former employee, I figured I would be treated with a little more respect but thats too much to ask. Eat at your own risk, the kitchen staff never wash there hands and the kitchen is not clean. Plus if you want to be charged 80 dollars for a 25 dollar check then be my guest. read more

After such a disappointing try for my favorite meal of corned beef and cabbage, I decided to pursue and try one more time at Vickie Place I'm McHenry. Greeted and seated promptly I was hoping the rest of the experience would also be good and I wasn't disappointed. Jim the waiter was friendly and prompt. The chicken noodle soup was great and gave promise to a great corned beef and cabbage dinner which when it came I was happy. Generous portions of cabbage, potatoes, carrots and lean thinly sliced corned beef, (a genius portion of all). Dinner was hot and was the best corned beef and cabbage I ever had. Thank you Jim and Vickie s place. Will frequently return. read more

THIS PLACE ROCKS ! Great laid-back, relaxing place to enjoy a great meal & great scenery! Right on the river, sit on the deck & enjoy a big, juicy, cheeseburger, along with your choice of toppings, come with fries & onion straws, wow! But the desserts, OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! We had the chocolate nachos, never had anything like them before, but, let me tell you,to hell with Jenny Craig, we're coming back for more! Your hosts, Vickie & Bernie are nicest people you want to meet & make you feel like family! Definitely, 5 thumbs up! John & Rose Michelberger read more

I have no idea what the bad reviews on here are about! We booked the deck area for a group of 65 people on Saturday and it couldn't have been any better! Fast service, good food, friendly wait staff - couldn't ask for much more! Thanks Vickie! read more

Hello oooooh 1980s Miami vice sh*the hole. The only thing that isn't fried are the drinks. Oh and the soap that they hock in the corner of the place. "Get your burger, fries, and soaps?" How about nope. Food was cold, greasy. Waitress was rude. Here's a tip, sell the place, the only thing worth while are the boat slips read more

Good quality food, the service was higher then you'd expect! All the waiting staff was so friendly and very respectful to us! Kevin was a great waiter and very very accommodating. He kept glasses full and food was hot when came out. read more

TERRIBLE! TERRIBLE! TERRIBLE! DO NOT PATRONIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT! The service here is the absolute worst that I have ever experienced. We walked in, sat down and placed our order. Then we waited, and waited and waited. After at least 30 minutes, our waitress said she checked our order and it would be out soon. 20 minutes after that, she said it would be out in 2 minutes. 10 minutes after that we asked to see a Manager. The "acting" Manager came to our table and made a bunch of excuses for the delay. She then told us there were still 3 more orders in front of ours! It appeared that other guests of the restaurant were not happy with their service either. Do yourself a favor and crumple up your money and wipe your butt with it rather than spending it at this DUMP! You'd get a lot more satisfaction out of that! You've been warned. read more

The food was delicious but our server, Chelsey, was awful. Super super unfriendly, came to our table only 3 times (food order, bring the food, bring the check). It was really obvious that she did not want to be there. read more

We take our boat on the fox river often and always pass this place so finally decided to stop in. My wife and I both ordered the "fire god" burger which was very very good........until about 2 am when we both woke up with sharp stomach pains and diarrhea. Ironic how we both got the same thing to eat and ended up with food poisoning. If i go anywhere and get sick, I'll never go back. read more

Been going to vickie's for over 2 years. Its gone down hill. Service is ok, but they always seem bothered. Deck is getting worn and shaky and there are bees everywhere! If you are allergic stay away!. The food use to be better. Last two times took forever to get our food and mine was cold. Fries were soggy and cold. Ice tea also was spoiled. When i told the waitress she argued with me. Too pricey to put up with. read more

We had had a fine lunch at Vickie's today. We sat outside and our waitress Renee was friendly and our food came out fast and hot. We sat outside and had a nice view. No complaints here! read more

One of the guests at my table did not enjoy her chicken sandwich. She felt it was rubbery and over cooked(NOT grilled as they claim it to be). The waitress was so so very sweet and nice, took it off of our bill. The manager however, was extremely rude. He approached the table and proceeded to inspect the sandwich, which is now in a to go container for another family member(or dog) was going to eat, as it was whole. With his bare hands, lifted the top bun, multiple times, asking "what's wrong with it? Looks real nice to me" "did you try it?" In a condescending tone. And then he took the sandwich with him as he walked away. Without apology. I'm e tenderly disappointed in his attitude and actions-very unprofessional and I will definitely second guess returning. It was also un-heartening to see a neighboring waitress use the restroom and not wash her hands. She was not dressed very appropriately or tastefully either. read more

On a mini road trip my friends and I stumbled across this place. Our goal was to eat near the river and it was one of the only places we could find. When we pulled up the place looked like a lot of fun.. a HUGE deck with lights, overlooking the water. We walked in and were a little nervous, we got there around 5 and the place was pretty empty. We decided to sit in the bar because it was way too hot outside after all. When we sat down, we were greeted by our waitress right away. She was very nice and seemed to be a girl from a small town. She suggested a drink and had a funny personality. The drinks were ok. They didn't seem to taste much different than alcohol out of a machine.. they might have even been? I had a bloody mary too, that was actually really good :) There was a lot of food on the menu to chose from, my friends ended up getting burgers and I got pizza. The burgers came out cooked to medium-well or more (not my preference). The fries tasted a lot like the weird burger king fries which I'm also not of fan of. Besides that, they seemed to enjoy the burgers. One had the Blue Lagoon and the other had Hidden Treasure. My pizza was good. I could tell that the pineapple on my pizza wasn't fresh, but it wasn't too bad. My friends who had the burgers felt sick the rest of the day, not sure if it was the quality, or just the fact that they were pretty much burgers that could cause a heart attack. Overall, the place is pretty cute for a boat stop or a quick snack.. it is what it is, ya know? Friendly staff and decent bar food. read more

Love coming to vickies! Great food and friendly staff! Renee was so sweet, she recommended the burger, it was delicious!

Food was good. Service was so so there was only one gal who was waiting on us and the other few customers but she was not real attentive. Wasn't to impressed with the whole package. Again food was good but honestly less then 2 hours after dinner I felt so sick!!!!! Overall it was decent read more

The outdoor seating is good, can be a bit noisy since you are so close to a busy road. The food and drink selection and taste was very good. Service was attentive. The interior could use a face lift and the parking lot needs some attention. The parking space markings have worn away and people just park willy-nilly. read more

Not gourmet cooking, but good burgers, lots of beer choices, an outdoor deck on the Fox River, always enjoy Vickies. Worth a drive.

I love that Vickie's is on the river and has a deck outside where you can sit, relax and watch the boats, but, I have never had good service! The service is very slow and the staff is not very friendly. Food is mediocre and overpriced. read more