In The Mood For Food
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| This season, enjoy outdoor eateries in McHenry County, including D.C. Cobb's in Woodstock. (Photo by Nicole Wilkosz) |
Nine outdoor eateries in McHenry County where you can enjoy the fair weather, as well as the fare.
Biaggi’s
1524 S. Randall Road in Algonquin
847-658-5040
Web site: www.Biaggis.com
Biaggi’s is a casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of house-made and imported pastas, soups and salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts. Large portions of affordably-priced menu selections are prepared with the freshest ingredients available and served in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Biaggi’s also offers an extensive list of affordably-priced wines from Italy and the U.S. that can be enjoyed on their outdoor patio.
Source: www.Biaggis.com
Riverview Restaurant and Tavern
1320 S. Main St. in Algonquin
847-658-5200
Web site: www.riverviewpizza.net
Riverview welcomes you to its new home, where the staff and walls continue to embrace the generations. For the past 22 years, Jeff Battaglia and Bob Beyer have put their hearts and souls into preserving the integrity of a good restaurant with great food and service. See for yourself while soaking in the summer sun on their outdoor dining deck!
Source: www.riverviewpizza.net
Famous Freddie’s Roadhouse
510 S. Park Ave. in Fox Lake
847-587-9677
Web site: www.famousfreddiesroadhouse.com
Open year-round on the shores of scenic Pistakee Lake, Famous Freddie’s Roadhouse is a one-of-a-kind entertainment complex that features a second-floor nightclub, complete with dance floor and state-of-the-art light and sound, and a waterfront “bikini bar.” Freddie’s is famous for its delicious inexpensive eats, served up fast and hot from the express kitchen. Accessible by car or by boat, Freddie’s has free parking and 100 slips for boats of all sizes.
Source: www.famousfreddiesroadhouse.com
Halftime Bar and Grill
2405 W. Johnsburg Road in Johnsburg
815-344-0007
Web site: www.halftime.net
If you’re looking for the best pizza, Italian beef, potato skins or wings around, then stop by Halftime in Johnsburg. Featuring fun for everyone with two outdoor volleyball courts, two pool tables and two dart boards, there is always something to keep you busy. Stop by to try it out any Tuesday with half-priced pizza and $1 domestic beers!
Source: www.halftime.net
Trio Grille
101 Franks Road (Route 20 East) in Marengo
815-568-3333
Web site: www.glo-bowlfuncenter.com
Trio Grille offers diners a full-service restaurant experience with chef-prepared appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts, as well as a full-service bar with a wide variety of wine, beer and spirits. Be sure to try Trio Grille’s signature item —Chicken Marengo — and save room for a tempting dessert. From the private booths and flagstone fireplace to the full bar and outdoor patio, Trio Grille delivers a classic restaurant atmosphere with delicious food and great service.
Source: www.glo-bowlfuncenter.com
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
209 N. Front St. in McHenry
815-385-1800
Web site: www.laspalmasmexrst.com
Las Palmas offers delicious food — homemade daily with all fresh ingredients! Zesty specialties include mouthwatering steak, shrimp and vegetarian fajitas, robust burritos, enchiladas, tacos and many more combinations. And don’t leave the outdoor patio without trying their thirst-quenching margaritas or Mexican beer.
Source: www.laspalmasmexrst.com
Vickie’s Place
1211 N. River Road in McHenry
815-385-2014
Web site: http://vickiesplace.net
Vickie’s Place gives McHenry County locals a deck on which to relax and enjoy the summer winds coming off the Fox River. Enjoy one of Vickie’s Famous Rainbow Margaritas, or try one of their new Over the Rainbow Margaritas, which come with an oversized straw filled with coconut tequila. Vickie’s extensive menu can curb anyone’s cravings from barbecue ribs, steaks, juicy burgers, pizza, fresh salads, delicious appetizers and a menu just for kids. So relax and mellow out — river side.
Source: http://mchenry.suddenvalues.com
Doyle’s Pub
5604 Mill St. in Richmond
815-678-3623
Web site: http://doylespubrocks.com
This full-service “Family Friendly” pub-style restaurant features steaks, pasta, hand-packed burgers, fresh salads, a kids menu, homemade soup, chili, banana cream pie, pizza, world-famous reubens and award-winning hot wings. The building is the second oldest building in Richmond, but Jeanne Doyle renovated it in 2009. This was when she added the wraparound deck where you can enjoy lounging and listening to live music.
Source: www.discoverourtown.com/IL/Richmond/Dining/175659.html
D.C. Cobb’s
226 Main St. in Woodstock
815-206-5580
Web site: www.dccobbs.net
D.C. Cobb’s knows the true meaning of homemade. The burgers are hand-pattied, the french fries are freshly hand cut, and the soups and salad dressings are made with nothing but the freshest ingredients. Even the bacon is homemade. You can dine at one of their outdoor tables while enjoying the small-town atmosphere of the Woodstock Square.
Source: www.facebook.com
Quotes:
Biaggi’s: “The food and staff are excellent, and it’s quiet enough to enjoy each other. We come here for dinner, and especially to celebrate special occasions.”
— Sherri Fox, Algonquin
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant: “The food is great, the atmosphere is great — and it’s consistent. And they have excellent margaritas, too!”
— Andrew Macchia,Crystal Lake
Vickie’s Place: “We come here at the end of the business day to put the to-do list together for tomorrow. We can go outside, enjoy the breeze and wind down before another work day tomorrow.”
— Diane Logsdon, Greenwood
D.C. Cobb’s: “With the windows being open and long, we’re able to have a meal indoors while having the feeling of outdoors.”
— Dawn Cook, Woodstock
• Compiled by Nicole Wilkosz
