Cullom Knoll — Restaurant in McCullom Lake

The Friday Fish Fry Is Calling You! Going to a Friday fish fry has been a long standing tradition in the Chain O Lakes area, just as in the north woods of Wisconsin and Michigan. Cullom Knoll has a fry that is outstanding. Expect to wait at prime dinner time, but as was the case last night, we arrived at 6:30 and were seated immediately. The interior resembles a log cabin with natural wood walls. Booths line one wall and lots of tables in the center. A long bar sits on another side serving tap beers, wines and cocktails. There is an expansive outdoor dining area that is really nice when the weather is warm. On Fridays, the menu offers bluegill and walleye dinners along with an all you can eat fish fry for $14.50 that includes cod, either baked, fried, or a combo, potato pancakes or fries, cole slaw and lemon wedges. Fried fish comes with tarter sauce, melted butter accompanies the baked. I chose the combo which came out with two large fried and baked pieces of cod and fries. The fried fish batter is crisp, very light and not oily. The baked is sprinkled with some paprika to add a little flavor, mostly for color, and the fish is perfectly cooked in each style. The tarter sauce is probably homemade and quite tasty. And you can't go wrong dipping baked cod into melted butter! The fries and cole slaw were ok. My wife chose just the baked cod and it came out with three large pieces. It is all you can eat and we each ordered a couple more pieces of the baked after finishing our first portion. As for the bar, numerous 16 ounce draft beers are available. I enjoyed a Sam Adams Oktoberfest ($5.50) and a Millet Lite ($3.00). The hostess and servers are all friendly, welcoming and...

Just moved to McHenry about a month ago and have been trying to find our new "go to" place and I think we did it. Went here twice in three days, Friday for the Fish Fry, and Sunday for Breakfast and both times we were highly satisfied. The service Friday (by Olivia) was top notch, she was super friendly and visited our table often. The fish fry (all you can eat Cod) was delicious and flavorful and came with potato pancakes and cheddar biscuits, all made in house. And you get plenty of fish the first round so if you're needing more you have a hefty appetite! And I have to say you don't find many places with fish fry that offer potato pancakes - I was so excited to get them! Not to mention $5 Old Fashioneds - you can't beat that! Sunday was just as good, we both had southwestern meals and they were both delicious, along with their bloody marys. Service again was just as good, and pretty sure it was one of the owners that delivered our meals - always nice to see a presence of the owners, it means they really care about what is going on in their restaurant. We plan to visit...

If you're in the McCullom Lake area and looking for some good ol' comfort food, Cullom Knoll is a must-try!

We recently visited and had the AYCE Fish Fry, and we were thoroughly impressed. Both the fried and baked cod were delicious, with a perfect balance of flavor and texture.

My wife opted for the Walleye, which was equally tasty and satisfying. The quality of the food was excellent, and the prices were very reasonable, making it a great value for the meal.

Our kids ordered from the children's menu and enjoyed the chicken fingers and cheeseburger, both of which were generously portioned and perfect for their appetites.

The friendly atmosphere and welcoming service added to the experience, making us feel right at home.

Whether you're a local or just passing through, Cullom Knoll offers a warm, inviting place to enjoy hearty, well-prepared comfort food.

We highly recommend giving it a try—you won't be...