Kief's Reef

I thought it was the best fish fry in the area. Really nice batter fried slender cod fillets. Fresh bread, nice potato pancakes with sour cream and apple sauce and all you can eat salad bar. Our server was fantastic. Was there for every empty drink, empty salad plate and when I needed more fish. Great service and the place was packed. There's some reason why this place is so crowded. I'll be back. Edit... I came back and the Cod was night and day. It was so over cooked it was like a strip of jerky inside of a battered shell. I really don't know what to think. Not sure if I will come back as it was so crowded and I had to wait so long to eat and the fried Cod was so bad.

The crab and ribs were so very good. Worth every penny. If you leave here hungry, it's because you didn't order food.

I usually go here for outdoor summer music on a river, but a very special band was playing. The Reef resembles a log cabin with taxidermy fish on the wall. Owners & staff are extremely friendly making each patron a friend. Food was very good. Drinks reasonable. Do u see the pontoon on the river??

Quintessential tiki bar by the water, with full year-round restaurant/bar across the road. Food, drink, music outside at the waterfront with docks for Fox River boaters' access. Makes for a lively choice on a summer afternoon.

We had to try the wings since they were voted the Best in McHenry. They're very good, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The homemade sauces were tasty too. My husband got the pork tenderloin, which he is a pretty big critic of, and said it was very good - this is a huge compliment coming from him. I had the steak wrap, the meat was tender and flavorful. I wasn't sure about bringing our kids but they have a children's menu and the staff was welcoming of them. We would frequent this restaurant again!