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Lake House on Pistakee · 614 West Bald Knob Point Johnsburg, IL 60051 · 779-704-2903.
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The Lake House on Pistakee. 4.1 ( 303 reviews ). Closed 05:00 PM – 12:00 AM See Hours. $10–20. 614 Bald Knob Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051, United States. Updating …
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614 Bald Knob Rd, McHenry, IL, 60051. The Lake House on Pistakee in Johnsburg, IL offers a serene and picturesque setting for events and gatherings. With its …
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Amanda Brotko
This was a nice evening out on the lake we were celebrating the almost spring weather we did sit outside they seemed short staffed, but the staff was pleasant. There was one waitress and she was running around, so I don’t hold anything against her. The food was good we had a burger we had chicken wings with cheese curds and pretzels. Nothing taste bad. All of it was eaten. I do believe we didn’t have any leftovers so it’s kind of a good meal if you don’t have leftovers. It was nice to sit outside in the fresh air and enjoy the lake. It’s a little hidden gem I would say try it but then it won’t be my secret anymore. Enjoy
… moreGregory Walsh
This used to be an awesome place, so I was confident the rebrand to The Backyard would hold the same standards as the Lake House. Unfortunately it is a miss. There are no servers present. You need to order food from a make shift counter and order drinks from the bar on a separate tab. They will give you a buzzer and when it goes off you need to pick up your order from the “counter”. The food is mediocre at best. I had the pot stickers and a burger. The pot stickers had no flavor what so ever. The burger was overcooked and lacked seasoning. Everything was served in paper baskets and on a school house lunch tray. When I visited it was 89 degrees outside. The thermostat at the end of the inside bar read 85 degrees. For the prices they charge, and beautiful location, I was expecting more (and maybe little air-conditioning).
… moreJagan Gnanasambandam
A nice scenic place on the lakeside, to have your food and relax. They have a lot of fish on true menu, mainly groupers. They also have a decent choice of salad varieties and appetizers. They had seating both inside and outside. They also have a bar outside. They have a small playground for children with some games.
… moreRon Kleber
Under new management. Outstanding lakefront ambiance, sort of a divey getaway. Tasty snack/sandwich food in a relaxing summer lakefront atmosphere. Don’t go there for the service.
… moreJack M
First time visit!! Love the setting and you can enjoy sitting outside on a sunny day or inside. The staff are super nice and awesome people. Brian is a great good and the menu selections are just really tasty and a variety of very healthy choices as well as great sandwiches and flatbreads are just soooo delicious. I had the chicken with rice bowl. The flavors were just really good and vegetables were fresh and delicious. My friend had the sausage flatbread and it was soooo good and filled with flavor too. Julie and Brian have a great menu!! Give them a try… you’ll love that you did!!
… moreTina Arteaga
Great views of Fox Lake. Food was good. The bathrooms where clean. I had the berry salad with chicken. It really is about the view.
… moreKathy Murray
New menu with an upgrade to the standard lunch bar choices. We had pork tacos and a tuna melt on Texas toast. Both were delicious. This coupled with the atmosphere, water view and a very friendly bartender made for a great afternoon. Definitely will be back.
Update! FIRST we came back as a family in the evening for a beautiful sunset and great atmosphere and was met with no service /only self-service, which means you order at the bar, your own drinks and your food, which is ordered at a table off to the side. You will run back-and-forth for a water refill, drinks, or even napkins. The food options are limited for dinner. The evening we were there was a beautiful one and there was no staff to assist. (Only 1)I had to wait to order a drink at the bar and order my food.. first run to the bar for an appetizer, and then our dinner. The bartender was very kind and did her best but she was taking food orders as well as drinks. It’s a different feeling than having a couple of drinks at the bar. I’m not sure that will ever be back for more than the sunset and a few drinks. when I asked the owner if this was a short term service model, a unique evening, staffing, was told that this may not be the restaurant for me. Wishing the best for the new owners, however I suggest taking into consideration as a customer you’ll be doing all of your own work…. As for me, if I’m doing the running, I’d rather stay home and serve my family there.
… moreUpdate! FIRST we came back as a family in the evening for a beautiful sunset and great atmosphere and was met with no service /only self-service, which means you order at the bar, your own drinks and your food, which is ordered at a table off to the side. You will run back-and-forth for a water refill, drinks, or even napkins. The food options are limited for dinner. The evening we were there was a beautiful one and there was no staff to assist. (Only 1)I had to wait to order a drink at the bar and order my food.. first run to the bar for an appetizer, and then our dinner. The bartender was very kind and did her best but she was taking food orders as well as drinks. It’s a different feeling than having a couple of drinks at the bar. I’m not sure that will ever be back for more than the sunset and a few drinks. when I asked the owner if this was a short term service model, a unique evening, staffing, was told that this may not be the restaurant for me. Wishing the best for the new owners, however I suggest taking into consideration as a customer you’ll be doing all of your own work…. As for me, if I’m doing the running, I’d rather stay home and serve my family there.
Dan Boro
Easily one of our favorite spots on the chain. Service is always friendly, food is good, and the vibe is always peaceful and laid back. Love that we can get there on the boat or golf carts!
… moreJeannie Schwietz
What a great place! The food was terrific the bartenders were great and the atmosphere was perfect. Highly recommend the backyard and marina. We went on a holiday weekend. There was plenty of staff available and the service was great.
Even went back a second time because we had so much fun
… moreEven went back a second time because we had so much fun
Beth Enright-Boyle
Unfortunately, not too impressed. Food was good the first and second time although menu is very limited. I appreciate a small menu, but this one is really small. Third time was bad. Ordered a brat “sandwich”. It was a small brat on a stale hot dog bun with a few pieces of raw onion. Cheese curds were WAY overdone and drinks are very weak (every visit so far). Overpriced for what you get and menu definitely needs some work. Not what we are used to from what was once our favorite place to go, year round. We will give it some time and see if anything changes as they start to find their groove. Hope to eventually see a wait staff and the return of golf cart parking.
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