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    Yard House

    4.2 (98 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Natalie K.

    This is hands down the best place for happy hour in the area. The options are endless and everything is delicious. I especially loved the poke nachos and chicken wings. The drinks were super fresh and flavorful. Overall everything was of great quality and truly a delight. I like that we can order from the table using a kiosk. Our server was kind and service was great. It got busy but we still got our orders within a reasonable amount of time. I highly recommend coming with a group for some good bar food, drinks and vibes!

    Pizza Margherita
    Joachim G.

    This place is extremely noisy if you sit inside, difficult to have a conversation. The service was good (note that there are different servers involved, you can also just order from the little tablet they have on each table). We went for happy hour and enjoyed very big portions of appetizers! Can't miss their fried cheese curds, those are outstanding! We also tried the brussel sprouts appetizer- not bad but a little greasy. We also tried a pizza that was ok Unfortunately I missed the pics from the appetizers. Next time !!

    Susan S.

    I'm so excited we have Yard House in Vernon Hills. I love the food the menu so diverse not a big beer drinker but they have 90 different types. They had awesome cocktails wonderful happy hour fantastic service very very clean. They brought out fresh warm, clean plates. We had to move to the outside area and we sat in this little lounge area and there's a big area for our guest baby to run around and play highly recommend this place.

    Ryan D.

    My husband and I met a friend at Yard House restaurant. When we entered it was busy and LOUD but they were able to seat us. We asked about being seated outside where it was quieter but never got an answer to our question. We ordered an appetizer of poke nachos. There were huge chunks tuna. It was really good. I got the pork belly burger as an entree with an upgrade to sweet potato fries. This was a great combination and came with a good BBQ sauce. For dessert we had the smores brownie. It was a chocolate brownie, marshmallow gelato, and big graham cracker chucks. This dessert was outstanding. I recommend Yard House.

    Samantha B.

    Came to watch the World Cup Finals..even though it was a packed house they were able to seat us in 20 min. Service and food is always a consistent 10. Everyone was really into the game so it made the match even more exciting. Good to see a large turnout for Futbol! Bathrooms are clean, and not smelly. This has been our go to place to watch games.

    The Carnivore Pizza
    Sean K.

    First time visitor to Yard House from out of town, and what a great establishment with a solid vibe. The atmosphere is exactly what I was hoping for, and it was perfect with a very eclectic music playing throughout. I was helped by Jenni at the bar and she was fantastic. She introduced herself, and didn't skip a beat. I didn't have to wait long to order a beer (of which they have MANY), a she even gave me her opinion on an appetizer choice. Throughout the entire time there she checked on me regularly but not in a way that was almost too much. For my appetizer I had the Four Cheese Spinach Dip, and that was a solid recommendation I took from my bartender. Very glad that I did, great rich taste and not too heavy which was phenomenal. Lastly, I decided to get a pizza since it was happy hour which take note that most if not all their appetizers and pizzas are on the 3-6 PM happy hour menu, so take advantage. I got 'The Carnivore' , and it had a a nice, savory, meaty taste. The pizza was perfectly baked, the dough was fresh and I have NO complaints. So whether you are a local, or a traveling out of towner like me I HIGHLY recommend Yard House. I know it's a franchise, but it honestly didn't feel like one. It felt real, authentic & fun. Also this is a craft beer lovers paradise. Literally they have wrap around beer taps.

    Sherwin C.

    From going to corporate events and hanging out with friends, I've gone to Yard House a good amount and always enjoyed the food, but never found it to be super special. My food experience at this location was a bit better than other locations I've tried and makes me excited to come back to try more items. Like other locations, there is plenty of parking and interior resembles a more upscale sports bar. Service is relatively quick despite how busy they are and prices are pretty fair for the quality of food. I started my meal off with Poke Nachos, one of four that I've had in the last few months and this was possibly the best of the bunch. This had a good amount of raw ahi tuna (though a few more chunks would be nice) and added some additional flavors through nori and sesame seeds so that it was a bit less sauce dependent than other versions I've tried. The wontons were super crispy and avocado was nice and creamy. The mix of serranos, white truffle sauce, sweet soy ginger sauce, sriracha aioli, cilantro, and green onions all mixed together to create a great flavor. I was very impressed with the amount of flavor packed into a dish that's only 880 calories. The crispy traditional wings were also cooked nicely, the skin was nice and crispy while the meat was not overcooked. The buffalo sauce was a bit light for me, though good if you aren't looking for something that's too tangy or spicy. The Korean chili garlic had the right level of sweetness mixed with a good amount of garlic flavor and a light level of spiciness. This is one of the better preparations I've had outside of Korean Fried Chicken specialist restaurants. For entrees the Ahi Tuna Crunchy salad is one of the better versions of this dish that I've had as well. The field greens, broccoli slaw, and crispy wontons were a nice base with the soy vinaigrette -- but the star of the dish was the seared rare and blackened ahi tuna. Super flavorful and prepared just right, this was better than the steak I had eaten for lunch and again a very healthy way to pack a lot of flavor into a low number of calories. On the flipside, the kurobata pork sandwich was one of the best sandwiches I've had so far this year. The berkshire pork isn't super fatty, but just enough to have a great level of tenderness and flavor when grilled. The candied bacon, white american cheese, and house-made blueberry ketchup did a fantastic job of adding some saltiness and just a bit of extra fat (without seeming excessive) and giving the dish just a little acid. The total combination worked perfectly in harmony and is worth making a special trip to eat again. I ended the meal with the S'more brownie meltdown. This was done well -- with a nice fudge brownie that had great chocolate flavor and matched perfectly with the graham cracker toffee. This would've been the highlight of the dish, had it not been for the delicious combination of the marshmallow gelato and dark chocolate sauce. I'm not a giant fan of marshmallows, but this gelato was amazing and tied everything together perfectly. Overall, an unexpectedly great experience from a restaurant chain that I've gone to many times. Without a doubt, I know which location to take my friends and family to for special meals in the future.

    Monic L.

    I went here for the first time with my family for my birthday and it was the best choice. Wait time was about 15 minutes for our party. Our server Lindsey was new but they were absolutely amazing! We ordered the Brussel sprouts as an aappetizer and they were very tasty with the Gochujang sauce. It was crispy without being burnt. For my entree I have the Korean cheesesteak. The meat was sauced perfectly and the pairing with the green onions and kimchi brought it together nicely. I upgraded to truffle parmesan fries. We ordered fish and chips, mix n match tacos, chicken and pancakes and everyone seemed to enjoy what they ate. They also do a little something special for your bday. Parking is not big enough so you have to get lucky. If you're big on beer this is the place ro go to try lots of different options. They also have a good happy hour which is why it was packed when we made it a little after.

    Cobb Salad
    Michelle E.

    I went to Yard House in Vernon Hills with two friends on a Saturday right when they opened at 11AM. We were greeted right away and seated at a roomy booth. My first impression of this place is that it's huge with a large bar and a lot of tap beer! Our waitress, Debbie, was extremely friendly and personable, we all really liked her. She showed us the electronic menu on the table, which had photos of all the food items on the menu- super helpful! We order the Spicy Tuna Stack and garlic noodles to start, both were delicious. We also ordered the brussels sprouts, which we didn't like at all. We sent them back because they were oily, over sauced, and didn't taste good. For entrees we order the steak bowl, sliders, and Cobb salad with chicken. All were good! Only complaints are that I requested no bacon in my salad but it had bacon anyway, and we requested sweet potato fries with the sliders but received regular. The waitress took care of the fries right away and they did offer to adjust the salad but I kept it and just scooped the bacon out. Overall, friendly staff, some hit or miss items on the menu, nice atmosphere.

    Sliders
    Brenda K.

    Updated review, came in for the happy hour, which is from 3 pm - 6 pm Monday to Friday and you can make a reservation! It was crazy busy until about 6:30 pm then no lines at the front! We had sliders (there were 4 of them and with fries, very juicy this time), chicken nachos (huge and had lots of flavor and crunch, needed more sour cream and guacamole), calamari (this was not good, lots of small pieces and dry) and of course my favorite, the truffled mushroom pizza (this was really tasty and you can smell and taste the truffle)! The noise level is a different story, it was loud that you can't really have a conversation without screaming at each other!

    House salad
    Heather M.

    I have heard good things about this restaurant and they just opened up a location in Vernon Hills. Parking is ample and the restaurant is plain, modern and clean. Rocky the bartender was very friendly and she made the best lavender lemon drop martini I have ever had! The 20 oz ribeye with added grilled shrimp on a skewer was tasty with delicious mashed potatoes and grilled baby broccoli is plenty for 2 people. The complementary Oreo Brookie dessert for my special occasion was very good too. I will definitely come back for happy hour and try something different.

    Medium well burger
    David S.

    This place was great a few months ago but, this will be the last time I visit your restaurant. Fries were old and stale, unseasoned, medium well burger was raw... also unseasoned. Dropped $200 for 5 people on a meal I would have enjoyed more at Culver's for $50. You guys went downhill real fast. P.S. I had your server try the fries for fun, he agreed that they were disgusting and offered to remake them. I just asked him to please have whoever made the fries, eat them so they would taste the crap they were serving.

    Amy P.

    We were visiting family in Libertyville and went to Yardhouse for Happy Hour. We were not disappointed! The place was very busy but it was a beautiful day, so we sat on the patio and ordered drinks and apps. And more apps. And more apps. Everything was soooo good. My favorite was the Poke Nachos. I will definitely be going to the one in my hometown and getting these again. We had no issue finishing absolutely everything on the table.

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    Ask the Community - Yard House

    Do they have happy hour?

    Yes, I believe it's only on weekdays

    Do they take reservations for lunch?

    No, it's a first come first serve now! It just opened 6.22.2025

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    4.8(178 reviews)
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    I stopped in to get a quick to go lunch based on reviews and pictures with them. I can see why…read morepeople say it's good. However my review may not be fair, minus one star of 5. This is based primarily on the fact that they had styrofoam to go on the edamame and it was very hot which I appreciated. However it gave off a fishy odor, which I guess hot food can do in styrofoam. Hot food releases some nasty chemical. I looked it up because I almost threw it out but wondered why it would smell so weird. By the time I got it home the smell had dissipated but please use a more eco friendly, healthier option for your take out. I didn't really have a lot to review food wise because I only got the dumplings and an order of edamame to go. There were far more interesting things on the menu. The dumplings were good but a bit greasier than I would have liked and again, set on a styrofoam tray with plastic wrap on top. The portion was good and the flavor of the dumplings good though, even though wrapped in plastic they lost any crispness they may have had. Well and edamame is edamame, so other than the off putting smell I'm going to rinse and warm them and have them for lunch today. The lady that took my order was cheerful and friendly, and service was pretty quick, probably less than the ten minutes quoted. Next time I go I'll try one of their more interesting lunches and eat it there. There are a few booths and tables to sit at and it wasn't busy when I was there.

    Great Korean restaurant for lunch. Fresh made dishes. I tried the Kimchi Jjigae lunch platter. A…read morespicy tofu and pork stew. I got Black Rice and it came with scallion pancake side and typical lunches and vegetables. I will return to try more.

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    Menus as of 7/2026

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    Soggy and overcooked Korean Kimchi Pancake

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    3.6(76 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Dinner date with a coworker. We both built our own bowls which we enjoyed. We agreed the options…read morewere plentiful. Although neither of us thought our bowls were built enough for the money. There should have been more of everything. I actually went back and asked for extra rice just to make my dinner more filling. The staff was very nice and very helpful. It was her first time there and only my second. We also thought the variety of refreshers were nice and we both enjoyed those we chose. The flavors blended nicely for the meal.

    This review is for my visit. I had good, flavorful food. I went here for lunch. The restaurant was…read moremoderately busy. I went with 'build your own bowl' concoction. I ordered a bowl with super greens and grains, half steak & half spicy lamb meatballs, and assorted toppings of my choice. What the menu does not clearly state is that certain proteins cost extra and how much for that matter even for half & half split. I also got a fountain beverage. They had q nice variety of fountain drinks to choose from. The service was quick and good. My build your own bowl concoction was perfect in taste. I managed to get the appropriate mix of toppings whose flavors mixed in well with the base and proteins. The portion size of the bowl was good as well. Their Tangerine Aleppo fountain drink was really good. Except of being a bit over priced, I liked everything about this place. I will go back for more though as I liked the food quite a bit.

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    Kyuramen x TBaar

    Kyuramen x TBaar

    4.1(110 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Food was good overall.This place definitely puts out an old Japan street vibe inside…read more Service was ok, staff just looked either unhappy or emotionless. Haha. Again, this is a cool little spot with decent food.

    This place was pretty good! When we came in, it was just about dinner time. It wasn't very packed…read moreand we got seated right away. Unfortunately, there was an overwhelming stench of poo poo cachoo when we entered the lobby prior to getting seated. I don't know if it was the cleaning agents that were used but the stench was so gross and unpleasant, I'm surprised my hubs and I were agreeable to stay. Anyways, I digress. When we were seated, the smell dissipated, thankfully. We had a lovely waiter named Lauren. She took our order and my hubs ordered the chicken ramen and I ordered the ying yang bowl. I made mine a combo because it came with a Thai iced tea and pork bao bun. We also ordered the yakitori platter to share and my hubs ordered a strawberry banana smoothie. We didn't wait too long to receive the yakitori platter which was decent but the meat was lukewarm. It consisted of chicken thigh, beef skirt, pork belly, scallops and zucchini that were on skewers. The fact that they were lukewarm didn't work in their favor. The skewers were small and didn't really hold the weight of a heavy $16 process. I then received my thai iced tea which tasted fine and my hubs enjoyed his strawberry smoothie reporting that it was creamy and flavorful. The pork bao was small but pretty good. The pork was tender and flavorful but the bao bun was too thick. It was like the bao bun thickness to the pork ratio didn't match. Still tasty nonetheless. When we got our soups, they were absolutely delicious. My hubs enjoyed his chicken ramen and he ordered extra noodles which help to enhance the dish alongside the use of the chili paste and shichimi togarashi condiment. My hubs reports that the soup including the bits of chicken at first was bland but was enhanced massively when he seasoned with the shichimi togarashi seasoning. Like him, I agreed as well. My ying yang soup was also bland in the beginning but once I added my bowl of extra noodles, some chili paste, some cayenne pepper and the shichimi togarashi condiment....things started to look up. It was creamy, spicy and oh so delicious. Lastly, to end the night, we got the Japanese cherry blossom jelly and the matcha tiramisu. Both were delicious and light. The Cherry blossom was so yummy, it reminded me of lychee. Just light and very flavorful. Absolutely, visually stunning as welll....i believe the youngins would call it a "clean girl aesthetic". The Japanese matcha tiramisu was delectable. Creamy, spongy and topped with a wonderful matcha powder that isn't overwhelming. All in all, we enjoyed our dinner date here. The food was good, price is a little steep for what you get and the decor is cute, big and open....with the exception of the smell of a really fat dinosaur who had an accident in the lobby. Thankfully, when we were heading through the lobby to leave, the stench of the dinosaur dookie was almost completely gone. For those of you who want to try it, I'd say go for it but I would also say you wouldn't miss out on anything, if you didn't.

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    Kyuramen x TBaar - Yakitori Platter (5 Skewers)

    Yakitori Platter (5 Skewers)

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    Dining area by the kitchen

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