Morgan's Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Libertyville

The the middle of downtown Libertyville sits a place that I have passed on numerous occasions and had never ventured inside. That place is Morgan's Bar & Grill. The place with the distinctive green awning. Why I have missed this place is beyond me. And when others asked where we were headed for our burger club, and I said "Morgan's". People replied with "where is that?" I said, "Libertyville." People: "Where in Libertyville?" Me: "Downtown on Milwaukee. The place with the green awning out front." People: ... Me: "Yeah, I passed by it a lot too and never went inside. I don't know why I didn't." People:

Oh well, we went yesterday for our burger club. We walked in at 6:20pm and the place was packed. All the tables/booths along the wall across from the bar were full and almost every seat at the bar had a butt in it. There were two tables available when we arrived. We were seated at one and the server was johnny-on-the-spot as out party of five trickled in.

Between the time we sat down (6:20pm) and the time we left (approximately 8:40pm), the bar and grill slowly cleared out and no one came in. Apparently they're open until 11pm during the week. Clearly this is a place for dinner from the local community. There were families there and workers nearby grabbing a drink after work.

Of course, we're the burger club, so we all ordered burgers. I and a another person ordered the Bacon and Cheddar burgers, got them medium-rare and medium respectively, and got the "Morgan Fries" with a side of ranch. Morgan fries are seasoned waffle fries. And for those who like their fries well done (crispy) you needn't have to ask, they are well done (not how I like my fries).

Two guys got The Classic Standby, both without cheese, and cooked medium, one with regular fries and one with tots. The last guy got their burger of the month which was a reuben sandwich on a burger with corned beef, thousand island dressing, and swiss cheese and he opted for cole slaw.

My burger was decent. The bun held up, the bacon was a little crispy but not well done and not greasy, the cheese was nicely melted, too. The burger seemed like it was a patty from box and not a homemade burger. Maybe it was and maybe it wasn't. I did ask for it to be medium-rare and it came out that way, so regardless if homemade or not, it was cooked well and had a nice char on the outside of the burger and had good flavor. The fries tore up the roof of my mouth like the old Cap'n Crunch cereal. The rand was good too.

The guy in our group with the burger of the month said it was a good burger with good flavor, but the slaw was drenched in mayo. It was a thick mayo too.

Overall, we thought the burger were pretty decent and the place had other items on their menu that looked good to try another day. We'll have to head back here some other time as Morgan's Bar & Grill should be on your list of Libertyville places to hit up for a nice meal, drink with friends, catch a game, or come with family. The staff is extremely...

We went there on Wednesday night (8/20/25) for 1/2 price Pizza and Happy Hour drinks. We walked in and were seated at 4:55p. I went to the men's room quickly, so when the waitress asked my wife what we wanted for drinks, my wife said bring water for now, and my husband will be back pronto.

I was back at table just before 5p. The waitress was in the back filling red pepper shakers, oblivious to us being seating and attending to us and being ready for an order. She arrived at 5:03p, and we ordered two beers and asked if would be at Happy Hour price since we were seated at 4:55p. She said 'No' we were 3 minutes late, when were in fact not as we were there five minutes before 5p. She said the computer would not let her enter a happy hour selection now. We ordered two beers at full price, when we were not responsible that it was just after 5pm. It was her in-attendance that caused this. This was the FIRST issue.

Secondly, we ordered a 16" pizza for the two of us. That was delivered fine, and we ate about 1/2 of it. So, when we asked for a box, she brought a tiny, small to-go box and said that we weren't supposed to take it home as it was a 1/2 priced pizza special. No where is that documented or posted regarding the pizza special (i.e. cannot take home leftovers for an in-restaurant dining special). It is clear you cannot order full takeout pizza at 1/2 price. When questioning this, she then went and got us a larger box. (THIS is not all you can eat pizza, it was 1/2 priced pizza that we paid for and ate in the restaurant). Being told we could not take home our leftover pizza was RIDICULOUS!

Lastly, when were were paying our bill of $27.02, we gave her $40 .05 (two twenties and a nickel). She gave us a ten and three singles for change, presuming that we would leave her a $10 bill.

Overall, the service was awful and we will not return here based on this experience. We had been to Morgan's before with no negative experiences and enjoyed it, but this one was completely unacceptable and we will not return nor would recommend anyone going there.

It's too bad as we like to support local businesses, but there are too many restaurants and competition in LIbertyville to settle for this type service. I don't like providing this type review, but it is the harsh truth of...

Avoid This Place!

My recent visit to Morgan’s Bar & Grill was nothing short of a disaster.

Flat and Off-Tasting Beer: The beer served at Morgan’s was downright dreadful. Not only was it flat, but it also had an unpleasant, off-putting taste. 😖🍺 It’s as if they were pouring expired brews straight from the tap. It would appear the lines haven’t been cleaned in ages, which could pose health hazards.🤢

Nonexistent Customer Service: When we asked about the beer selection, the bar tender mumbled something and pointed vaguely at the taps. Perhaps she needs a crash course in bartending basics. She was indifferent, and it felt like they were doing us a favor by us being there. 😡🙅‍♂️

In summary, Morgan’s Bar & Grill is a place to avoid. The flat beer, clueless staff, nonexistent service, and potential health hazards make it a regrettable choice. Raise your glass elsewhere—preferably somewhere with clean lines and competent bartenders. 🍻🚫

Note: After our disappointing experience at Morgan’s, our large group decided to cut our losses and head next door to Mickey Finn’s. What a difference! At Mickey Finn’s, the food was delicious, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was welcoming. We raised our glasses in relief and toasted to better...