Holiday Your Way with Gurnee Cuisine
Brown paper packages tied up with strings, these are a few of my favorite things in Gurnee
Celebrating 40+ decades in Gurnee, Bakcyard Steak Pit is a family-owned classic steakhoused grilled over a rea charcoal fire. The renowned restaurant is known for its mouthwatering steaks, chops and seafood. Pair your meal with one of their speciality cocktails for a timeless treat. A true Lake County local, Nancy Carbis built The Backyard Steak Pit from the ground up alongside her former husband, Al, in 1985. With no prior restaurant experience, she poured her heart and hustle into the business—greeting guests, prepping salads, managing finances and running a tight ship. From the days when guests could grill their own steaks to the present, this establishment has remained a family-operated gem.
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Great Wolf Lodge's full-service eatery offers lunch and dinner for guests of the resort as well as walk-in diners. Craft cocktails, shareable plates and affordable comfort for the entire family in this fully-themed rustic setting.
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Coopers Hawk's menu is highlighted by appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, steaks and chops, succulent sides, burgers, pasta, vegetarian entrees and more. The Cooper’s Hawk brand in the past partnered with Lake County Libation Trail partner Lynfred Winery in Highland Park and Wheeling. The founder of the establishment, Tim McEnery, who also used to be an employee of Lynfred Winery, created a collaborative red wine called Origins - A Taste of Where it All Began. Besides their delectable fare, the new Gurnee business offers over 50 selections of award-winning vino.
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One of Gurnee's newest restaurants provides a wonderful experience for you and the fam. Located inside the former Chocolate Sanctuary, the restaurant offers a variety of Italian dishes like pastas, appetizers, paninis, steaks, seasfood, soups, pizzas, wings, salads an extensive wine and cocktail list. You can truly enjoy "la vita bella" in every culinary sense.
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The beloved Fatmans in Gurnee is a staple in the community. The eatery's amenities are highlighted by two dining rooms, three bars, three patios, a stage for live music and outdoor volleyball courts. The menu features barbecue, burgers, pizza and more.
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The rich-flavored, deep-dish, double-crusted pies are a fan favorite in the Chicagoland area. The Gurnee eatery’s menu also features scrumptious pastas and fresh salads.
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The renowned Golden Corral. The Gurnee buffet eatery features steaks, poultry, fish and other carved meats, a salad bar, various mouthwatering side dishes, desserts, and many myriad delectable cuisines. The all-you-can-eat restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Take a proverbial trip south of the border to Gurnee Mills where Lola's Tacos & Tequila has moved into the Chicago Woodfire Pizza location. The lively Latin restaurant serves up your favorites from tacos to steaks to enchiladas, to burritos and a plethora of salads, soups, appetizers and other desserts. Sink your chompers into intriguing sweet tooth selections like the churro sundae and the margarita cheesecake. Salud to Lola's.
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Primo Italian American Cuisine is Lake County’s dining hot spot with five-star ratings across the board. The Gurnee establishment’s menu includes salads and sandwiches, pasta, seafood, steaks and much more. The Gurnee establishment boasts an array of Daily Herald Reader’s Choice Awards. A wine list of 100+ flavors complements the jam-packed fare menu.
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The mouthwatering pasta, pizzas, sandwiches, bread and desserts are all freshly-made at this one-of-a-kind, family-owned restaurant. Their homemade salad dressing is always a favorite (and a great gift!).
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A wild place to shop and eat! Part adventure, part restaurant and wholly entertaining for the whole family, the Rainforest Cafe re-creates a tropical rainforest, lush vegetation and indigenous creatures. The menu features seafood, Latin-themed dishes, New Orleans-themed platters, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads and more.
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This Irish-style pub is famous for its award-winning wings, burgers, fish and chips, plus 19 different beers on tap. The Gaelic pub has been a staple of Gurnee for decades.
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