Restaurants in Waukegan

“Love this place. Great vibe.”

“Best seafood in town”

“muy rica la comida y las besides!”

“My friend who is Jewish wanted to try Honduran food for the first time, we drove an hour to this restaurant. The entrance is the same door as the Red Iguana, towards the right door. It was clean and though it was slow, the food quality did not disappoint. This is an authentic Honduran flavor (I am from Honduras) and the servings are very good for their price. I also bought fresh cheese and sour cream, 100% recommended. My friend's favorite was pollo chuco but we also tried yuca Frita, baleadas and enchiladas, their refried beans are delicious. Waters were fresh. Excellent place!!”

“La limpieza y el serbisio del personal es excelente todo es perfecto 🤩🥰🥰🥰 tiendas de comida y Walmart están a unos pasos todo muy Serca ☺️☺️my familia estuvo encantada con todo volvería otra vez a este hermoso lugar espero que existan más lugares como este en otras siudades 🥰”

“I came here thinking it was an “asian market” and I suppose it is, but east asian! Was super impressed by the service and the Indian food selection. They didn’t have all the ingredients I wanted to make my Chinese lo mein noodles but I picked up some chai and masala packets. If only my eating window were open I would have stayed to try some of the home cooked food. It smelled delicious! Will be back!”

“Dancing is the best. Best djs in the house live music”

“What a great coffee shop. Love the overall vibe here. The staff are so friendly and treat their customers very well. I really appreciate that the coffee is also very delicious. Keep it up Team!”

“Caldo de rana y tiburón y el caldo de mariscos bueno todo está delicioso”

“Their seafood is just the best around. The ceviche, de camarones cocidos amazing. And the langostinos to clean your finger with the tongue ?. Delicious. And the service great.

Parking: 15 to 20”

“The best place in Waukegan to have a party, or just a night out with the family. Great job!! My family had a great time and my children were all smiles. Keep up the good work!!”

“Called ahead a few hours to accommodate a party of 12.. everything went without a hitch..Extremely pleasant service and the food was OMG.. Delicious.. 5/5 ⭐️ one of the few Gems left in Waukegan. .. will definitely visit again.. Thank you for the excellent service and hospitality ❤️❤️❤️”

“Buffalo chicken tots are a family favorite. We’ve had great service. This visit we all had burgers. Our server was great - very friendly.”

“If you come to Chicago, you need to find yiur way to Big Eds at 651 Lakehurst in Waukegan!!! This place stands on it's own 2 feet side by side with anyplace we've been in Fort Worth! Excellent brisket and pulled pork, and some of the best mashed potatoes and mac and cheese I've had outside of my own house!! Good stuff!”

“Great and varied Mediterranean food choices for every plaete. Large, clean dining area with a super friendly staff. If you're in or beat the downtown Waukegan area, make this a must stop destination.”

“I was pretty skeptical because I love sushi, but only good sushi and I have have some bad experiences with sushi in Illinois. But this place it definitely amazing and underrated. The food was amazing and the portions are perfect; the quality was very awesome and the presentation of the food made it 10 times more amazing. The workers are very nice and patient. I think that the prices are reasonable for the quality; I have paid much more for sushi that was of terrible quality. I think the variety is super intresting too and I really enjoy coming here. Definitely try this place, even if you don't like sushi, they have many options.”

“Best coffee is Waukegan, HANDS DOWN!”

“Se los recomiendo todo muy sabroso comida las vevidas uuuufff me encanta muchos por favor visiten les ba a encanta”

“This place has good food, good prices where a family can afford to take the family out to eat. They are very busy. So the food is fresh. The service couldn't be any better.”

“Loved it! Was our first time and really enjoyed the food, service was fast and everything was fresh! Waitress was friendly and very helpful”

“Louie's is the best place to eat in Waukegan. Great Italian food, thin crust pizza, fried chicken and fish. Everything is great. They give you the best bread hot from the oven when you sit down. Huge bar. Family friendly. You can't go wrong at this place.”

“I went to Lucky Scottie for the first time. I've been invited by a friend who sings but never made it. I was impressed with the place in Waukegan. I'll be back soon. Keep up the good work!”

“Did you miss the crunchy, crispy, juicy bbq.chicken provided by excellent chef and staff?.. Not anymore. Just try this place.
Excellent food, homemade desserts , amazing customer service!!! Thank you for your hard work and wish you all the best!”

“Hell yes! It’s absolutely delicious!”

“Great food all around and fast service. Will definitely return.”

“in my first time recent visit it was beautiful inside and felt like fresh air its really a peaceful vibe, i ordered the chickpea wrap and loved it definitely a spot to enjoy”

“The best sugar cookies in Illinois!”

“Fire rib tips, fire chicken, fire ribs🔥”

“absolutely the best sub sandwich in lake county”

“If you are looking for good take out mexican authentic food.
Here's!
Cook at the time you order it.
So be pacient and wait for your fresh cooked food.”

“I've been a repeat customer for the great food and great service 👌 💖 everything we've ordered has been delicioso”

“Tried for 1st time and it was great. The prices are very reasonable for what you get and the service was fast.”

“We got here for the post Polar Plunge free drink promotion. My friend and I received our free drink, and because the bartender, Bonnie, was attentive and sweet, we stayed for a couple more drinks and ordered some food. Would totally return when next in the area. . . With any luck Bonnie will be working.”

“This restaurant doesn’t have indoor seating. If you want to sit and eat, you will have to sit outside. Overall, the food including the shakes rock! Great place to grab food on Washington St in Waukegan!”

“I don’t usually rate a restaurant. But I went out my way to Google, 6/20/24-7pm. Waukegan on Belvidere. HOLY $HET they up’d their game. Most the time it’s meh, does the job. Just got some tacos Flavor Flavor Flavor Chicken & Beef Wow just Wow!!!! Pls keep it up. I’ll be back tmrw!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Quonset pizza is the only pizza you need.”

“Amazing experience friendliest bar tenders that make you feel at home! Customers are so friendly if you come alone you’re not alone! 100% recommend!”

“The food here is so delicious and the staff are so nice Issa is friendly and welcoming and greets me and my husband when we come in and Javier the cook is amazing and the price is pretty fair for the food your getting definitely recommend coming here!”

“My favorite diner in Waukegan. In full honesty, I love the small hole-in-the-wall aesthetic. Some may find it cramped, but I think it's cozy. I love sitting at the bar, drinking the coffee, watching the cook do their thing. Menu is good. Staff is kind.”

“When you want really good authentic Mexican food, this is the place to be! I am a sucker for the tacos here.

Dietary restrictions: The menu is robust with a lot of options that caters to anyone. You can also customized each food item according to your restrictions.

Parking: During busy hours it can be hard to find street parking. Worst case scenario is if you park a few streets down and up walking 5 minutes or less.”

“Been coming here since they opened. Consistently good food and friendly staff. Love the burgers and paninis. It’s livelier than the traditional diner, partly because of the bright walls, and a great place to eat!”

“Amazing customer service! We arrived late to pick up an Uber take out order and realized they were closed upon on arrival, regardless the cashier noticed us and gave us our order. We have ordered very often from them and they never disappoint! Food is delicious and their staff is always kind. They also use reusable bags for orders. 10/10”

“Awesome experience, love that they support local youth sports organizations. Culver’s is awesome”

“I did an order of 3 taco platters the morning of an event via messenger & it went incredibly. The communication was perfect throughout the day. The tacos were the best part of our event and each guest asked where the food was from - a huge success. Would definitely order from here again. Thank you, Taqueria El Primo, for the amazing service and delicious food.”

“Great people to be with inviting atmosphere friendly place”

“AMAZING food and great customer service. As a fellow Jamaican I 100% authenticate this restaurant! The Mac and cheese, yams, ox-tails, EVERYTHING!! 10/10”

“Friendly atmosphere Good food”

“Awesome bakery selling delicious goods! Very friendly staff! Love them! I will become a regular!

Parking: Lot is directly west of the bakery with spaces along the side of the building.”

“Hands down the best sushi spot in Waukegan. The atmosphere is always welcoming and the attentive service makes it a great spot for sushi lovers and newcomers alike. Prices are very reasonable and sushi is good quality.”

“great customer service and food is really good”

“One of the best pizzas in Lake County. Great atmosphere with plenty of seats for all the good games. Plus the slots and darts boards its definitely difficult to leave after 1 drink!!”

“Their chicken asados are always so good this place is slept on surprised they don’t have a line waiting outside 💯”

“Es la mejor peletería de la zona”

“Love the staff. Especially the women who has owned this place for many years. Food and service is super.”

“Food has been fantastic. 3rd time there for after work eating, relaxing. Service is great. Tasty foods! Everyone is so nice. Glad we we're told of this gem ! Molly (I call her super Molly..lol) is a GEM !! Great attitude, smile, friendly, attentive. She is fabulous to say the least. Not many places have such nice employees as Anastasia's does. Molly goes beyond expectations ! I'm sure others do also but Molly takes the cake for us. Great going Anastasia's !! Oh...get your shirts too folks. (Brian).”

“Great Customer service and Quick deliver! Pizza was really good as well!”

“Great Tyme's, Mucho Lubbb, 💯👉👆💯❤️😇🙏”

“I literally go here like 5x a week. Menudo and the chicken tinga tacos are my favorite, even though the entire menu is really great. For my navy/military brothers around the way, this is definitely a place to check out!

I literally go here like 5 times a week. The Menudo and Pollo Tinga Tacos are my favorites, although the entire menu is really excellent. For my military and navy brothers on the road, this is definitely a place to visit!”

“It smells delicious when you enter, the delicacy and the cups are my favorites, the service is very good, everyone is very friendly and they are very fast when there are people, as I already mentioned the movements are very fast and this means that when I'm in a hurry I don't Don't worry, I'll be late, excellent service.”

“Love this place. I used to go here everyday while going to high school. Now this is my go to for food after work or after late hours. Food is amazing and staff is wonderful.”

“Order# 36 I love this location! Its located in my neighborhood so its super convenient. Especially with the app now you can order online pickup and go. The staff is great there. My younger brother usto work there. Unfortunately now they are understaffed i think i saw a total of 3 employees just now 😳 sandy and the crew are really holding it down. Even so i still got my order in a timely manner and they even offered to bring it up to my car but i didnt want to bring them out into the cold. Out of all the burger kings in waukegan this and the greenbay location are the best. Thanks Sandy for yet another positive experience.”

“AMAZING food and great customer service. As a fellow Jamaican I 100% authenticate this restaurant! The Mac and cheese, yams, ox-tails, EVERYTHING!! 10/10”

“Muy amables y las gorditas están riquísimas. También tienen opciones vegetarianas. ¡Vamos a regresar pronto!”

“Ive only been here once so take my review with a grain of salt but I have to say, this is one of those "food>environment" establishments where the heart and purpose is in the food. I had ordered the Kung Pao Chicken w/ Rice. I waited about 7-10 minutes in the lobby waiting for my food. I loved that my container was full to the top but do have to note that I wish the meat to rice ratio was a bit more balanced, but nonetheless, not enough to knock off a star. What I also did note that was different, was that my chicken was mixed in within my rice instead of how I've been accustomed to, which is receiving it in 2 separate portions. Which in no way is to be taken as a negative, I just thought It was different and gave the meal a sense of solidarity throughout the flavors which really let the sauces stand out and play their role really well. Going back to what I had said about the food slightly overshadowing the environment, I firmly believe that the food here is made with love as it seems to be family owned and operated, but I would love to see some improvements to the dining room and hospitality. But then again, I do understand that this is one of those 'in the cut" hidden gems that capitalize & rely on their faith in their good wholehearted food, which I do not blame at all. I definitely do see myself coming back and am excited to try out the rest of the items there. I give it 4 stars as I cannot in good faith give it 5 without trying their pepper steak or orange chicken but look more than forward to updating it in the future.”

“Good drinks & great bartenders.”

“I visited a few days ago and ordered for me a star berry yogurt. Best of the yogurts, I wasn’t paying attention and accidentally dropped it. The staff was very kind and replaced my yogurt. The staff is kind and the place is clean.”

“In general, Mexican food is tasty, and here it is still tasty, but in particular in this establishment they roast the chicken and serve it with the feathers, you can even see the chicken roasting even with the feathers in the kitchen, a huge point to improve. They must improve hygiene and keep tables clean for customers”

“The service was excellent and the food hot and fast. Parking is tight and if someone parks bad its tough to find a place for your car. The bathroom was clean and available too. I would come back”

“Great staff and delicious fresh treats!! 🩷”

“This is the second year I've ordered a pizza dinner for my autistic son's birthday; he lives in a home at a developmental center with other special needs men, about an hour away from me. It was so refreshing to be able to place the order easily and directly when other local pizza places wouldn't deliver to the Center or made it difficult and Door Dash, no help there! Thank you and I won't forget again where to order a pizza treat for the guys in his home!”

“This is the place to be. If you desire an environment where you are treated like family, come down to Casey's corner. The regulars are friendly if you are extraverted enough to talk. If not, there are spots to sit at tables and hide.”

“We ordered carry out to take home and it was delicious.”

“A spot found randomly while looking for lunch on a long bike ride from Chicago. Nashville hot chicken is VERY tasty, and the seasoned fries are excellent. Great spot for food and beer. Incredible bartending service by Tanya. Was a Saturday afternoon experience. Recommended!”

“Sabroso el pan apoyen alas pequeñas empresas”

“The staff is nice and professional..The Food is rated #1 and the drinks are poured to perfection. Ample parking. Safe Environment..”

“Favorite burrito of all time. Same flavor. Love spicy salsa. I wish I live closer to this place so that I order more often.”

“Just happened upon this place when searching for a place that had pizza. Turns put this place? Had all the pizza. Like literally want it thin? Ok. Want it thick? Sure. Literally a ton of different toppings and unlike other Normal pizza places that charge ridiculous fees for adding toppings? This place doesn't. They had salad too. And me and mum indulged in that too. I got greens with roasted garlic cloves, roasted red pepper, chickpeas, roasted broccoli, cucumber, shredded chicken, blue cheese and a balsamic dressing.”

“Great food and atmosphere”

“exelente y delicioso pan su atención al cliente es formidable sale uno con satisfacción no hay mejor pan que aquí”

“Great place great people who work inside there it's cleaner then wingstop.”

“This is a dive bar. I did have wings, they were good, but not like, Michelin Star good, just dive bar good.The service has been excellent. The bartender made me my wings even though the kitchen was closed, because she still had a fryer on, and I ASKED NICELY.Don't be a dink if they can't accomidate you after reading this.Thank you.”

“As we all should've learned by now, at the first time of hunger you should go seek food. Popular places take time to ensure a good meal. However, I made the mistake of ordering XL tips, with sauce on the side and didn't even get the second sauce I paid for. Never should I do this again, the meat was so dry and some had a crunchy texture. As a reminder ordering two smaller orders soaked in two different sauces. Just a helpful reminder besides pans, your choices are: 2XL, XL, L, S.
Standing room only, orders filled quickly, and take out only.

Vegetarian options: Not that I know of.

Dietary restrictions: Not that I know of, southern food.

Parking: Parking south of the building is limited, but a stroll on the North side of the building.
A walkway from the Northside I'm not sure, and there is only one door.

Kid-friendliness: No

Wheelchair accessibility: No, automatic doors.”

“Most fun and kind service EVER!!”

“I have been a customer since early 1990's and now I drive from Racine WI for your food and am never disappointed. This trip, Beef Chop Suey, Combo Fried Rice, Chicken Egg Rolls and Vegetable Egg Foo Young, as always the food was delicious, portions were large and service was very friendly. Thank you for continuing with the great food quality and service that you have been known for!”

“I visited a few days ago and ordered for me a star berry yogurt. Best of the yogurts, I wasn’t paying attention and accidentally dropped it. The staff was very kind and replaced my yogurt. The staff is kind and the place is clean.”

“This place never disappoints , jerk chicken meal was pretty good but I always get Ox Tails my #1 choice. Their potato salad is my favorite , rice, empanadas,fried chicken & carrot cake is good too check them out!

Parking: Location is in a plaza area soo parking is very limited.”

“Great food. Love their steak tostadas.”

“Super delicious food.
We traveled from Houston tx. For work. And we found this Honduran Restaurant.
Excellent service.
Delicious flavor.
Environment transports it to our country.”

“VERY overdue but the homie and homegirl on shift were both extremely chill. We had to stop for some ice cream and it was two little girls that we had with us and they were understanding of kids being in there and they threw us a couple of extra apple fritters. Homeboy was wearing like a Japanese belt or something like that which was also very cool.”

“Drink was made with TLC, it’s so pretty. Once my order was placed it didn’t take long for them to fulfill the order. My order was a grande iced matcha with coconut milk and sweet cream foam.”

“Walked into this unassuming warm bright place asked the young lady cashier was the food good.. all smiles she and her fellow coworkers assured me that it was....I was with two other people and I ordered three tacos, two steaks one chicken and a hortcha and one friend ordered one chicken steak and pork taco another friend two steaks rice ... there was a mixed up with pork taco it was straighten out and resolved and the food was delicious!!!”

“todo el pan muy delicioso”

“todo excelente delicioso trato amable ..gentil comida deliciosa”

“Had a decent lunch, sub was pretty typical of the chain with no surprises except I thought it was little on proteins - maybe. Facility is clean with plenty of parking. I did buy a meal wanting tea for my drink, I even said it. But then no tea in the containers which sucked - guess I’ll look next time.”

“Anytime I'm working in Waukegan, I stop here. Their entire menu is delicious, their staff is always friendly, and their prices are very reasonable for how much you're given. Absolutely love this place.”

“Went there for lunch the food was fresh no sooooo good”

“This is our first time in Chicago and eating at Raising Cane. The staff was very friendly, helpful and had our food out in less than 5 mins.”

“Really enjoyed the drinks and sandwiches here!!! Lisa was really great and very nice!!! 😊”

“Rico pan Mexicano ricos tamales,chanpurrado calientito.”

“There backers are the great. Food is so good and bakery 🧁 is delicious”

“Best gluten free sub they took extra measures to keep it safe”

“Great seafood and tortas!!

Parking: Off Street parking lot, safe and within reach.

Kid-friendliness: Families and couples present

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“Go Joe's been there for decades and the food has been great for decades. Definitely might go to place for breakfast.”

“I would like to take this time to acknowledge one of your outstanding, shining STARS ⭐️ by the name of Ms. Inay Williams! Not only was she very kind, pleasant, warm and welcoming, but also very knowledgeable. I cant eat any salt or sugar due to my health issue! She took the time to take very good care of me and shes truly a great asset to Dennys. Because of her, I’ll be a regular visitor! Kudos to her she deserves to be the employee of the month….AND PLEASE GIVE HER A RAISE!!!
She was EXCELLENT!

Thank you Ms. Williams”

“12/29/24 went to this location and was served in under 5 mins guy who took our order was awesome. Was at the lewis location and waited 5 mins to be greeted thru drive thru”

“Amazing food and employees!”

“will definitely be coming back it was are first time here and love it”