McHenry VFW Post 4600 — Restaurant in McHenry

I never expected to be so disappointed in a visit to the VFW. It's unfortunate that one person can ruin the whole experience. From the moment we walked in the door, hostess Deb set the vibe for the entire night. She immediately made us feel as if we were not welcome. I have family working in the kitchen and it was set up that my granddaughter was going to sell school chocolates at the door. I had more family coming in and out to support her and we asked for a 4 top so they could sit to eat. Deb gave the first ones a 6 top and didn't stop complaining about them for the 3 hours we were there. She complained the table was supposed to be reserved (but she sat them there). She complained there was only 2 at that moment, even though 5 more showed up. She complained they weren't ordering food fast enough, but the table earned $200 in the end. As far as the chocolate selling went, Deb had a bad attitude about the whole situation and didn't want to even help with getting a table. My family member had to come out of the kitchen to grab a table. Then she finally went to turn heaters on but didn't bother with a light even after someone else said something. A volunteer came a bit later to turn a light on for us. Her bad attitude came in to play even trying to pay the check. Every one else was and has always been so nice and accommodating but I was literally embarrassed for the experience my family had dealing with her. IF I ever go in there again and see her I will literally walk out and go somewhere else. Whatever problems she has shouldn't be brought into...

PLANNING A SPECIAL EVENT? Think again before booking with the McHenry VFW. We had my father-in-law’s (a veteran) celebration of life event scheduled over a month in advance and A WEEK BEFORE THE EVENT THEY CALLED AND SAID THEY HAD TO BREAK CONTRACT!!

This is unheard of for such an event planned well in advance. The event at the VFW has been publicly announced for over a month through the funeral home, Face Book, email, and word of mouth.

There are family members and friends flying in from different parts of the country with plane tickets that were purchased in advance! The McHenry VFW failed a veteran and failed his family and the community. I don’t understand how anyone, or any organization, could feel comfortable morally with the decision to cancel an event of this nature 9 days in advance!

I hope they have a good explanation to any of our guests who show up on Saturday March 4, 2023 between 1-4 PM.

Please be very cautious if you are planning an event at this location. THERE APPEARS TO BE NO GUARANTEES OR CHECKS-AND-BALANCES IN PLACE WITH THE OWNER/S and or EVENT...

I don’t even know where to begin with how appalled I was at this restaurant. The bus boy/dishwasher (whoever he was) was absolutely DISGUSTING!!! I personally witnessed him grabbing himself inappropriately and also witnessed him walking to up to a table only to scream in a gentleman’s face and laugh like it was a joke?? (The only possible explanation?) It was completely vile, childish, and disturbing behavior and it ruined the entire dining experience for me. If this individual is anywhere near the food preparation area, I want no part in eating here. It’s not just unprofessional, it’s unsanitary and flat out offensive. Management should be ashamed for allowing someone like that to represent their establishment. The ONLY saving grace is this bartender I think she said her name was Kayley or maybe Kelly? (She has long blonde hair) she was sweet, attentive and honestly made some amazing concoction of drinks. If it weren’t for her, this would’ve been a zero star review. Bottom line is I will never come back here unless some serious...