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Experienced Restaurants in Waukegan, IL
Experience matters. These restaurants in Waukegan have years of proven work behind them — and the reviews to back it up.
As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Waukegan, IL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Destino Ristorante with a 4.9-star rating from 1,175 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Papa Marcos Restaurant and Big Ed's BBQ. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Waukegan is 4.5 stars from 1,079 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Waukegan range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
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4.5★
Avg rating
1,079
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Destino Ristorante
5101 Washington St Ste 34, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
Papa Marcos Restaurant
622 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Big Ed's BBQ
651 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Waukegan, IL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Destino Ristorante5101 Washington St Ste 34, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA | 4.9★ | 1,175 |
| #2 | Papa Marcos Restaurant622 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.8★ | 1,552 |
| #3 | Big Ed's BBQ651 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.7★ | 2,967 |
| #4 | La Chuparosa Waukegan's Premier Mexican Restaurant760 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.8★ | 273 |
| #5 | Anastasia's-Waukegan Restaurant & Sports Lounge3880 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.4★ | 1,840 |
| #6 | Family & Crab2101 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.6★ | 274 |
| #7 | Sabor Tierra Caliente Mexican Restaurant822 10th St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.8★ | 32 |
| #8 | La Canoa50 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.0★ | 1,913 |
| #9 | Green Town Tavern110 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.5★ | 656 |
| #10 | Liguez Brunch804 10th St #2, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.9★ | 124 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Waukegan
La Chuparosa Waukegan's Premier Mexican Restaurant
760 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Anastasia's-Waukegan Restaurant & Sports Lounge
3880 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Family & Crab
2101 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Sabor Tierra Caliente Mexican Restaurant
822 10th St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
La Canoa
50 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Green Town Tavern
110 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Liguez Brunch
804 10th St #2, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Lucky Scottie Restaurant
30 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Louie's Restaurant
1009 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
The Shanty Restaurant
38985 US-41, Wadsworth, IL 60083, USA
Riviera Nayarit Seafood
2670 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Forastero's Tako Restaurante
438 Franklin St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Bob & Anne's Restaurant
1739 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Stevens'
401 N Riverside Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
Toluca's Restaurant
1419 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Chili's Grill & Bar
890 S Waukegan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Carmen's Pancake House
488 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
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