{"id":401312,"date":"2021-04-13T09:06:50","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T14:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=401312"},"modified":"2021-04-15T09:16:13","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T14:16:13","slug":"8-best-restaurants-to-eat-at-in-waukegan-il","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/8-best-restaurants-to-eat-at-in-waukegan-il\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Restaurants to Eat at in Waukegan, IL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located about <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/northern-suburbs\/\">40 miles north of Chicago<\/a>, the suburban city of Waukegan is known for its quiet neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, and charming downtown area. Waukegan also has some truly amazing restaurants. Most are family owned and a few have been around for decades! Check out our list of the best restaurants in Waukegan to visit on your trip up north.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cff-embed-wrap cff-post-embed-wrap\">\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v10.0\" nonce=\"QFhjW167\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post cff-embed cff-post-embed\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Papa-Marcos-Pita-126231540847990\/photos\/a.127782390692905\/127782397359571\" data-width=\"750\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/126231540847990\/photos\/a.127782390692905\/127782397359571\/?type=3\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/126231540847990\">Papa Marcos Pita<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/126231540847990\/photos\/a.127782390692905\/127782397359571\/?type=3\">Wednesday, June 20, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/papamarcosrestaurant.com\/home\">Papa Marcos<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>622 Grand Ave, <\/b><b>Waukegan, IL 60085<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Got a hankering for Mediterrean? Check out this restaurant in Waukegan run by husband and wife team Mike and Marlene. Since 2012, they\u2019ve been serving up flavorful Middle Eastern favorites including Baba Ghanouj, Falafel Wrap, and Vegetarian Plate. Be sure to save room for the Baklava!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CMVICskna-X\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CMVICskna-X\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CMVICskna-X\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Big Ed&#39;s BBQ (@bigedsllc)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bigedsllc.com\/\">Big Ed&#8217;s BBQ<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>4030 Northpoint Blvd, <\/b><b>Waukegan, IL 60085<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Ed isn\u2019t shy about one thing: he offers some of the best barbeque in Lake County. He\u2019s won awards, been featured on WGN, ABC 7, and was voted BBQ in Chicagoland by 670 The Score. All of his meat is seasoned with a special dry rub and slow smoked with seasoned hickory wood. *chef\u2019s kiss*<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cff-embed-wrap cff-post-embed-wrap\">\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v10.0\" nonce=\"OLY0VbSy\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post cff-embed cff-post-embed\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CYOC-Create-Your-Own-Cheesecake-and-Cheesesteak-139820879429791\/photos\/3452313408180505\" data-width=\"750\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/139820879429791\/photos\/a.776096069135599\/3452313408180505\/?type=3\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/139820879429791\">C.Y.O.C Create Your Own Cheesecake and Cheesesteak<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/139820879429791\/photos\/a.776096069135599\/3452313408180505\/?type=3\">Monday, November 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cyocinc.com\/\">CYOC (Create Your Own Cheesecake and Cheesesteak)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>2114 N Green Bay Rd, <\/b><b>Waukegan, IL 60087<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheesecake and cheesesteak: two of the greatest inventions on earth. Not accepting opposing views on this. CYOC\u2019s one-of-a-kind cheesesteaks start with the highest quality meat and a super secret special sauce (invented by the founder of CYOC). And their cheesecake is served by the scoop. The best cheesecake flavors at this restaurant in Waukegan, Illinois include\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple Upside Down, Cinnamon Roll, and Oreo. Yes please!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Boex8IrHd86\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Boex8IrHd86\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Boex8IrHd86\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Durango Mexican Grill (@durangomexicangrill)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Tacos-El-Durango-450438084969902\/\">Tacos El Durango Mexican Grill<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>3900 Washington St, <\/b><b>Gurnee, IL 60031<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This small family owned business dishes up some muy bueno Mexican eats. Prepare yourself for tenderly cooked meat and large portions at reasonable prices. You can\u2019t go wrong with their fresh Tamales, Burrito Suzio, or BBQ Pork Tacos. Slap on some Guacamole and have yourself a lil fiesta.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cff-embed-wrap cff-post-embed-wrap\">\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v10.0\" nonce=\"QKeNc7DZ\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post cff-embed cff-post-embed\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/anastasiaswkgn\/photos\/3975214239184246\" data-width=\"750\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/anastasiaswkgn\/photos\/a.840273362678365\/3975214239184246\/?type=3\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\">\n<p>It\u2019s Monday but keep :-)1\/2 Off pizza (small or medium) Dine- in only special $3.75 Tall Miller\/Bud Light\/Coors Lite&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/149412221764486\">Anastasia&#039;s Restaurant &amp; Sports Lounge<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/anastasiaswkgn\/photos\/a.840273362678365\/3975214239184246\/?type=3\">Monday, April 12, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatatanastasias.com\/\">Anastasia&#8217;s Restaurant &amp; Sports Lounge<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>3880 Northpoint Blvd, <\/b><b>Waukegan, IL 60085<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a place to catch the game with top-notch eats? 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This restaurant near Waukegan offers\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alligator Tail, Walleye, Beef Brisket and Frog Legs. There\u2019s something for everyone at Porky\u2019s. Stop in to see what all the smoke is about!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cff-embed-wrap cff-post-embed-wrap\">\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v10.0\" nonce=\"bMYRpAEk\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post cff-embed cff-post-embed\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/louieswaukegan\/photos\/a.550436628316917\/739229532770958\" data-width=\"750\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/louieswaukegan\/photos\/a.550436628316917\/739229532770958\/?type=3\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/152585708102013\">Louie&#039;s Restaurant<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/louieswaukegan\/photos\/a.550436628316917\/739229532770958\/?type=3\">Saturday, November 2, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.louiesrestaurantmenu.com\/\">Louie\u2019s<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>1009 North Ave, <\/b><b>Waukegan, IL 60085<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step foot in this popular Italian restaurant and it\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve stepped back in time. Louie\u2019s old school retro bar might catch your eye but it\u2019s their food that\u2019ll catch your attention. From Chicken Parm, to Lasagna, and some serious Pizza, there\u2019s no wrong choice here. Just a heads up, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll leave in a food coma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cff-embed-wrap cff-post-embed-wrap\">\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v10.0\" nonce=\"l8ij1k4q\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post cff-embed cff-post-embed\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bbq-chicken-Waukegan-106929757666672\/photos\/a.127169862309328\/225426569150323\" data-width=\"750\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/106929757666672\/photos\/a.127169862309328\/225426569150323\/?type=3\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/106929757666672\">bbq chicken Waukegan<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/106929757666672\/photos\/a.127169862309328\/225426569150323\/?type=3\">Tuesday, January 5, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbqchickeneats.com\/waukegan\">BBQ Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>554 N Green Bay Rd, <\/b><b>Waukegan, IL 60085<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for mind blowing chicken, BBQ Chicken will have you scratching your head and wondering, is this magic? Witch craft? How do they get it perfectly crispy!? Must-try flavors include Gang-Jeong, Honey Garlic, and Galbi. Don\u2019t forget the Kimchi Fried Rice&#8230;wowza.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located about 40 miles north of Chicago, the suburban city of Waukegan is known for its quiet neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, and charming downtown area. 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