Great place and some unique burgers. We gent right at home. I would recommend this place for sure. The Lipsmacker burger is a weird combination that most people would not order. I did not order it, but my wife did. I am glad she did because it was crazy good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Brenda Boeldt
Philly steak sandwich is awesome!! Tammy is too!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel Andrews
Great fish n shrimp on Friday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp, Hamburger
Adeline Robinson Bihlmaier
Absolutely love their burgers and wraps! So delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Stodola Sr
Always a great place to stop for a beer and a burger! Any of the specials are amazing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Mike Scott
Plays loud music outside, after hrs, keeping area residents from getting sleep. Don't answer the phone, front door locked. Why do we have to put up with this?
Pat Kollman Thompson
Very nice server. Very nice atmosphere!Had a burger and fries...very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Alice Hilbert Taylor
Went to hear a friend play in the Beer Garden.Ate inside. Service(Bartender) and food were very good.Never saw another waitress once we were outside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Marie Meadors
Our waitress was great, friendly and fun. Drinks were perfect. We only had drinks here so can not comment on food.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Michael McMahon
I agree with Dr. Don Stien. Great food, great service at decent prices.
Veggie burger and tots were both excellent.Vegetarian options: Good veggie burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daren DeWitt
It is the oldest active bar in McHenry County with some of the friendliest people. Very nice place to have a couple of beers and chat and the piano guy was pretty good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Judy Johnson
Loved this place! Food was delicious, service was excellent by an especially fun waitress! The atmosphere was so cool being the oldest bar in the county! Wish I lived closer so I could be a regular!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Levens
The service and food was amazing! I highly recommend the burgers, the meat was seasoned perfectly!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie T.
Ahhhhhh oldest and best wateringhole around. This place belongs in the untamed wild west. Where else can you find an "original" 1898 Baby Grand keyboard hanging on the wall. Story has it William Clasen opened the bar in 1900. It is truly the oldest tavern/bar in McHenry County. The building inside is as it was over a hundred years ago! It is a time warp when you walk in starting with the old time creeky aluminum screen door. The food is absolutely excellent. From appetizers of cheese bites to the crispiest wings around to sandwiches and burgers you will NOT be disappointed nor will you leave hungry. My heart of hearts wants me to leave 5 stars. Now comes the but....... Clasens was recently bought from the original owners. And with new owners comes price changes. And it really is a shame. We went for appetizers (we shared one), two burgers and a four or five beers. The bill was over one hundred dollars! $100 for beer and burgers. This is a dive bar. Nostalgic and lovely but it is still a dive bar. If I'm going to spend $100 on dinner and drinks this wouldn't be my first choice. It's so sad that they ruined this little piece of history, a gathering spot for locals and farmers alike. This is sacred ground with a very expensive price tag attached so bring your wallet with.
Great place and some unique burgers. We gent right at home. I would recommend this place for sure. The Lipsmacker burger is a weird combination that most people would not order. I did not order it, but my wife did. I am glad she did because it was crazy good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Philly steak sandwich is awesome!! Tammy is too!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great fish n shrimp on Friday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp, Hamburger
Absolutely love their burgers and wraps! So delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great place to stop for a beer and a burger! Any of the specials are amazing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Plays loud music outside, after hrs, keeping area residents from getting sleep. Don't answer the phone, front door locked. Why do we have to put up with this?
Very nice server. Very nice atmosphere!Had a burger and fries...very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Went to hear a friend play in the Beer Garden.Ate inside. Service(Bartender) and food were very good.Never saw another waitress once we were outside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Our waitress was great, friendly and fun. Drinks were perfect. We only had drinks here so can not comment on food.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I agree with Dr. Don Stien. Great food, great service at decent prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Veggie burger and tots were both excellent.Vegetarian options: Good veggie burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is the oldest active bar in McHenry County with some of the friendliest people. Very nice place to have a couple of beers and chat and the piano guy was pretty good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Loved this place! Food was delicious, service was excellent by an especially fun waitress! The atmosphere was so cool being the oldest bar in the county! Wish I lived closer so I could be a regular!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service and food was amazing! I highly recommend the burgers, the meat was seasoned perfectly!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ahhhhhh oldest and best wateringhole around. This place belongs in the untamed wild west. Where else can you find an "original" 1898 Baby Grand keyboard hanging on the wall. Story has it William Clasen opened the bar in 1900. It is truly the oldest tavern/bar in McHenry County. The building inside is as it was over a hundred years ago! It is a time warp when you walk in starting with the old time creeky aluminum screen door. The food is absolutely excellent. From appetizers of cheese bites to the crispiest wings around to sandwiches and burgers you will NOT be disappointed nor will you leave hungry. My heart of hearts wants me to leave 5 stars. Now comes the but....... Clasens was recently bought from the original owners. And with new owners comes price changes. And it really is a shame. We went for appetizers (we shared one), two burgers and a four or five beers. The bill was over one hundred dollars! $100 for beer and burgers. This is a dive bar. Nostalgic and lovely but it is still a dive bar. If I'm going to spend $100 on dinner and drinks this wouldn't be my first choice. It's so sad that they ruined this little piece of history, a gathering spot for locals and farmers alike. This is sacred ground with a very expensive price tag attached so bring your wallet with.