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Kraby J's

Restaurant Bar Pizza restaurant Hamburger restaurant American restaurant Bar and grill Cocktail bar

👍👍 New ownership/management took over 12/1/23. Food is amazing!! My husband and I tried a couple different options. Pizza is classic Chicago tavern and it was cooked PERFECTLY. Nice crispy cracker caramelized cheese crust! Cobb salad was delicious. It had thick pieces of bacon that literally melted in... People often mention chicken, good, pizza, owners, ordered, sandwich,


Address

26250 W Heart O Lakes Blvd, Antioch, IL 60002

Website

www.krabyjs.com

Contact

(847) 395-7800

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (100 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: chicken (10) good (8) pizza (7) owners (6) ordered (6) sandwich (6)
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  • 5/5 Bill E. 1 year ago on Google • 93 reviews
    The business is under new management, has a new name, new staff, and new look. And it is off to an amazing start. Love the look, it's bright warm and inviting like breeze on a sunny beach. The large deck outback near the piers will sure be a hit this summer. The food is fantastic. As a pizza lover this is one of the best. Completely made from scratch and you can totally taste it in each bite. All the other things on menu were delicious as well. And for those looking to gamble, the machines are on the way its the state being slow. Stop in have some drinks and enjoy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taylor S. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    New ownership/management took over 12/1/23. Food is amazing!! My husband and I tried a couple different options. Pizza is classic Chicago tavern and it was cooked PERFECTLY. Nice crispy cracker caramelized cheese crust! Cobb salad was delicious. It had thick pieces of bacon that literally melted in my mouth. Nice variety of drink options on the menu. I got the peach bourbon and I HIGHLY recommend it. It was soo smooth. The inside is super cozy and cute. Sitting next to the fireplace on a rainy day was the best! Huge outdoor space and tons of boat slips for the summer! Cant wait to come back!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brian 4 months ago on Google • 512 reviews
    New owners! The place looks good! We had the pizza, which was pretty good. The pepperoni was very different as it was a smaller diameter but thick cut. I really liked it. The sauce was very good, thick sauce. Loved it! We ordered extra sauce, which we do everywhere. It is not needed here. It was the sauciest thin crust pizza we ever had. Kyle (one of the partners) said the pizzas are always cooked well done, but it was not. The crust was, but the top wasn't. Next time, I will not get extra sauce and see if that makes a difference. Overall, it was a very good pizza. The chicken dumpling soup was also very good. I'm looking forward to trying it again.

  • 5/5 Scott P. 4 months ago on Google • 177 reviews
    Love this place. Delicious sandwiches and excellent pizza. Everything is super high quality with great attention to detail.

  • 3/5 Rob K. 1 year ago on Google • 127 reviews
    We visited the restaurant and sat on the deck which was nice. Service was fast as we were the only customers there. The prices were kind of outrageous though. $10 for 3 basic tacos, I ordered the 3 beef tacos and my wife ordered the 3 chicken tacos. The seasoning on both was very light on the beef and non on the chicken. $12 for a Caprese salad that was 4 tomato slices, 3 slices of mozzarella cheese, a sprinkle of basil and a splash of balsamic.

  • 4/5 Kym K. 9 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    The fish fry was fantastic, but don't expect any kind of good cocktails. Pretty basic stuff. Service is slow.

  • 5/5 james d. 5 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    We just stopped in for lunch today. It was fabulous. Their pizza is exceptional. We also had a big bowl of coleslaw, which was some of the best I’ve ever had. Finally we had a bowl of chili all homemade all fresh made when we ordered it don’t forget to have the bourbon peach cocktail, I know it sounds a bit weird, but it is unbelievable. This place is a winner will be regulars for sure. By the way, it’s new owners

  • 5/5 Michelle L. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Had dinner tonight at Kraby J’s with my husband and kids. Such a great atmosphere and kid friendly too! There are board games available to keep my kids entertained. We had the prime rib sandwich and fried chicken sandwich. The prime rib sandwich was so fresh and delicious! The chicken sandwich reminded me of chicken sandwiches in Nashville. And this drink is a MUST HAVE. It is a Peach Bourbon drink and probably the best I’ve ever had. We will definitely be going back! Thanks for the great food and friendly staff Kraby J’s!!

  • 5/5 Katie H. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Came here last night and had the chicken sandwich. It was so crispy and juicy. One of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve had! The restaurant had a great atmosphere and all the staff was so nice. Can’t wait to come back and try more.

  • 5/5 Chelsie G. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    We just dined at Kraby J's since the new owners turned over early November 2023. The last time we visited the restaurant was teal full of ocean type decor. When we visited today, the owners finally understand the area, it was a retro cabin like feel. I felt cozy dining there as I should with a lake side Restaurant. One of the owners, Kyle, greeted us and introduced himself to us as we came in. Let me start with the food--WOW. We have dined around the area and I can say the food was the best food we have had. We ordered a pizza for us and the kids--it was thin and crispy with a caramelized cheese crust- to add they were not light on the toppings. I ordered a Cobb salad that had real thick cut bacon and grilled chicken, it was enough to fill me and will be my go-to salad. My husband got a spicy chicken sandwich that was stacked high and a wonderful presentation with the knife. It's nice to finally have good food in the area! My husband got the peach bourbon drink and I had a Paloma and they were fantastic--finally drinks you want with dinner! We came with our two toddlers (1.5 and 3.5) for an early dinner-- which we always prepare ourselves for battle. And the waitstaff and owners were fantastic. They even had games for our kids once the kids were no longer interested in the toys we brought. The chef, and co-owner, even came out of the kitchen to thank us for coming and it was wonderful to be able to compliment him on his food. I can honestly say I don't think there is a restaurant as good as this. We can't wait to come back next weekend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Braille menu
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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