Riverside Pub — Restaurant in Illinois

Well, this place wasn't around in my younger years pulling up by boat...and mooring the boat to the Turnkey Motor boat pier docks to swoop up Chuck (RIP) and Frank. However, remembering it being only a parking lot. It's a great addition to the Reef across the street. It's a nifty little bar just to the south of Burtons bridge. Not sure, if you can pull up by boat and dock (might want to consult with Turnkey Motors first) before doing so. I can honestly say...I like it's location. To bad this wasn't established sooner back in the day. They have a taco Tuesday special for a $1.00. Surprisingly, the menu is quite elaborate. They have eggs Benedict - that I'm definitely coming back to try. Everything I saw coming out of the kitchen looked awesome and tasty. Very nice place and atmosphere. They have an outside river bar beer garden, live band entertainment, horseshoe pits, volleyball. Even met some nice bikers from Rebel Cause - in which I knew nothing about them until that day (Highly Support & Respect) them and their cause. It was a great time, I enjoyed hanging out there. It brought back some good memories. Definitely worth while stopping in, even more so if your an old gearhead from back in the day. Great job! Look forward to coming back again soon....

Went to Riverside Pub for the first time on Friday evening with my girlfriend. I was born and raised in Crystal lake. So the area, people, expectations are all something I'm familiar with. At first glance from that out side, it doesn't look like much. Once you take a step inside it all changes. A smaller dinning room with a neighborhood feel to it. VERY CLEAN! We also make it point to check out little "dive" bars. Since we like the atmosphere most of the time. This one takes the cake. Its Well kept, and food it above expectations. We used to go to other bars along the river. This will be our new place to go on Friday to grab some food and a drink. We both got the Roast Beef which was on special for $5. Quantity wasn't something that was skipped with them! They LOADED up the plate with one of the best huge beefs I've ever had! Sides were also in full! This place has a good feel to it with great prices. Average to low for beer and mixed drink pricing. In my opinion, if they had the space, this place would trump local competitors. If they implemented that style of management into a larger place you wouldn't be able to get in because of the traffic. I'm happy I tried it out, and will absolutely be back! Well done...

Our server was great. We came in on Easter. She said she was new but she was good. The food was awesome and the dessert that came with the Easter special was delicious, I definitely want more of that. First time there and will definitely be back. It was me and my sister in-law.

Came back April 24th to celebrate my father's birthday in heaven. I've been back a few times and I've had Angelical (Angel as long as you don't call her Angie(lol) )as our bartender/server. She is amazing and she created a drink for me that we now are going to call The Brittany Bish. Thanks doll, your the best and I'm so...