Lazy Dog serves handcrafted American food and drink with seasonally-inspired ingredients. When you walk in, you get a small mountain town vibe from the warm, caring service and the rustic social setting. It’s a great place to get together with friends and family.
Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Nicki W
been eyeing this place for a while and finally went for the first time. i am a flavor person and every dish was full of it. excellent food, friendly and attentive staff. i expected to bring home leftovers but everything was so good there were no leftovers. bacon and burger cooked perfectly. the pickled cucumber was a hit for me. already thinking of when we will be coming back
… moreAmber Mysliwiec
Priscilla was truly the best waitress I have ever had. I come here often, and I have never experienced service like this before. She was so genuine, kind hearted, and brought such a positive energy to our table. You can tell she truly cares about people, and it made our whole night feel fun, relaxed, and special. Her customer service was incredible, but more than that, she made us feel welcomed and valued. I will absolutely keep coming back because of her.
… moreNicole Cabrera
Truly one of the most delicious meals we have ever had. Brian made great recommendations and we ended up
getting drinks, appetizers, entrees and dessert. Every bite was heaven with a side of amazing Brian conversation. We will be back with everyone we know
… moreCocoMel Kim
They offered complimentary homemade chips. However, the rest of the meal fell flat. The food was mediocre, and it took 40 minutes for the dinner to arrive. I ordered pretzel crusted schnitzel. While the pork itself was cooked adequately, the crust was quite poor. You can see from the photo. The menu described it as pretzel-crusted, not covered in pretzel crumbs. Someone seems to have been too lazy to finely crush the pretzels, resulting in a disappointing presentation. The food overall was unremarkable. Others ordered the Greek lemon bowl, a burger, and lemon tots, and their meals were not particularly impressive either.
The server was nice and polite, but she seemed to be covering quite a few tables. The service was very slow, which might not have been her fault, but it definitely impacted the overall dining experience.
The only thing that was super attractive was the huge fire pit and the decorations.
… moreLena McCarthy
Good place for lunch! Hubs and I enjoyed a delicious meal and top notch service. Our server, Daveyon (sp), was so friendly and welcoming. He quickly greeted us and had our drinks right away. He was patient giving us time to look over the menu to decide what we wanted.
Hubs ordered the Chili Crisp Ahi Tuna Bowl and I tried the Chicken Lettuce Wrap. We also split the cheese curds with both the marinara sauce and the Nashville Ranch. The Nashville ranch had a nice kick to it bringing out the cheesy goodness, I preferred the marinara.
I also had a chance to try the Strawberry Jalapeño Mockarita which was very tasty! It had a nice kick with the jalapeños yet the strawberry made it a refreshing drink. Definitely a pleasant, not-too-sweet and spicy beverage. I appreciated that it was a mocktail too.
Hubs ahi tuna was very good with plenty of lightly seared tuna and toppings to the bowl. It was hearty and flavorful. My chicken lettuce was just ok. The chicken was a little dry, but the topping sauce helped some. The lettuce was crisp yet too slender making it hard to pile on the chicken to make a wrap. It was tasty though.
The restaurant itself is very open and spacious. Lots of different areas to sit and comfy booths, including ours. They also had a covered patio area. Plenty of parking in the lot they shared with Jewel-Osco. This location is easy to get to which is nice.
We’ll be back to try other items on the menu.
… moreTableForKyle
Bravo! I’m glad to have Lazy Dog finally in BG as part of our community! Pet friendly outdoors. It’s the perfect place to bring your dog/fur baby to sit on the patio while you dine-in (heated patio in winter and opened air in summer). They even have a doggie menu to choose from! Below is a pic of my pup after his meal feeling full! Lazy Dog has quickly become one of our favorite go-to spots, and we’re proud to call ourselves regulars. They are doing everything right, from the chill atmosphere to the food to the flawless service.
BRIAN, our server, was absolutely fantastic and went above and beyond. He took the time to walk us through the menu, drinks, and specials, making great recommendations and ensuring we had an amazing evening. I love that the menu is eclectic, well-crafted, and something for everyone! The menu changes seasonally so you have to keep coming back for more!! And I gotta say, you must try the Smoked Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. It’s unreal. The house-made bacon-washed Tin Cup Mountain Whiskey, cedar smoke, Montenegro amaro, bitters, and maple syrup come together perfectly. I don’t think I can drink an Old Fashioned without candied bacon ever again! This restaurant is a huge win for the area. They’ve earned my highest recommendation.
… moreCorey Terrett
Don’t waste your money here. Food is lazy and not worth the price. Ordered a refresher and sent it back after two sips because there was so much syrup it felt like I was drinking jam yet was still charged for it when I asked for water instead. The Tex Mex salad was supposed to have corn and beans but there was no corn and maybe 5 black beans. Chicken had zero seasoning and tasted like it was heated up from frozen. The avocado in the salad was brown and hard. Who serves bad avocado on a 17$ salad? The burger was soggy and over cooked. We ended up not eating 80% of our meal and our server couldn’t be found half the 50 minutes we spent there. When we asked for the check and said we didn’t need boxes for our uneaten meals no questions were asked just set down the payment method. Paid almost 80$. Horrible restaurant will not be going back.
… moreBonnie E.
Really good food (awesome sea bass) and the service at the Buffalo Grove location was spectacular. The manager found the three of us a perfect corner booth when we asked for a quiet area, and our server was one of the best I’ve ever seen, very friendly, knowledgeable and super patient. We were seated by a door leading out to the patio and fire pit which looked cozy even on a cold winter night. My friends and I are all dog owners and next time, will bring our pooches to share in the fun.
… moreJ R
Great restaurant and bar, heated outdoor patio with a gas fireplace that’s dog friendly!!! Unique concept and design staff is extremely friendly, courteous, and accommodating. Our first time here the bartender had a try all of their craft beers, They also gave us a free appetizer for our first time in. Food and drink wonderful flavor twists. highly recommend!!!
… moreJoy M.
I loveeee the lazy dog in buffalo grove! If you guys ever decide to go, the ambience is as great as the Vernon hills location. They also have the patio, and that’s where we were seated We had the opportunity to have THEA as our waitress and she was an absolute joy and hype girl to be serving us! The food was top notch, the drinks, the music, and the staff was amazing.
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