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Shakou Restaurants

Restaurant Japanese restaurant Sushi restaurant Asian restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Japanese restaurants in Libertyville


Address

625 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048, United States

Website

shakourestaurants.com

Contact

+1 224-433-6675

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (793 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 4 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 4 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 4 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 4 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 4 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: atmosphere (10) good (8) rolls (7) service (7) roll (7) great (6) delicious (6) sushi (6) Shakou (6) menu (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 3/5 Matthew J. 1 year ago on Google
    I took my Son here for his graduation from Navy Basic. The food was good, we had the egg rolls, poke bowl and the 2 person boat. Again the food was good, the service was okay, not great. The biggest reason for the 3 stars is the value. The restaurant is nice bit not a good value.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sanje M. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is stunning and such a cool vibe. The drinks are strong and the food is delicious! Do not skip out on appetizers, they were amazing. Service was top tier on top of fresh and flavorful sushi!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cynthia V. 9 months ago on Google
    Went here for my Anniversary and it did NOT disappoint! The food was Amazing! The Atmosphere was fabulous and service phenomenal!! Brody was our server and if allowed I will always ask to be seated in his area. Just to be clear when we got there it was pretty empty. Within 10mins it was completely booked! But, we would never have known because Brody was so attentive he never skipped a beat. Thank you for making our Anniversary that much more special! ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr. B. 6 months ago on Google
    Shakou is an amazing place with a wonderful atmosphere. It's not cheap but the food is excellent! Drinks are fantastic! Service is outstanding! You won't be disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Grant E. 7 months ago on Google
    Dined here a few years ago and they lived mostly up to the last experience. For appetizers, we had the Gyoza and Calamari, both solidly good. My entrée was the Tokyo steak and shrimp which was tremendous. My wife split sushi with her son: Urban Heat & Rainbow Row. She also had the Divers Scallop and Shrimp dish.... and it seemed to be lacking risotto. Staff was friendly and attentive all around. A solid choice if you're looking for Asian fusion atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adrian G. 6 months ago on Google
    Great, fresh, and delicious food. The calamari is amazing. The portions are very small so expect a pricey bill with a possible still hungry feeling. The customer service is above par and the atmosphere is really nice! Great ambiance!! Would give a perfect 5 stars but the only complaint i have is everything lacked that taste that you brag to others about. Other than that i will be returning to find that special taste with other menu items
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. L. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely great atmosphere! We loved music and interior! Great appetizers, salads and 🍣. Must to come back again. Great separate room for private events⭐️ Service is awesome
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Liz O. 1 year ago on Google
    I received the smallest cup of soup I have ever seen for $7, and the carton was breaking down from the moisture. My “beef fried rice” was anemic looking and had maybe 4 pieces of vegetables total and barely any beef. I will not be getting food from here again. SO disappointing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mallory S. 11 months ago on Google
    Very cool atmosphere! We expected the rolls to be much smaller and we’re shocked at how big each roll was! We got the volcano roll, pink panther roll, and spicy salmon roll! Everything was delicious!

  • 5/5 Alex R. 4 months ago on Google
    Good was great service was subpar would recommend just based on atmosphere and food very delicious. Sushi is on point and NY steak was delicious with the jumbo shrimp

  • 5/5 Nirja S. 1 year ago on Google
    Plenty of vegetarian options and beautiful interiors. The vegetarian Midola roll is a must try. The menu in the restaurant does not indicate vegetarian dishes explicitly but our server was helpful in providing proper recommendations. Their dessert menu is also very diverse, I tried the chocolate lava cake and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend Shakou!

  • 5/5 Dawn K. 4 months ago on Google
    Love Shakou! The staff is always very friendly and attentive. The food is very fresh and high quality. The atmosphere is fresh with new age hit EDM music with higher end classy fixtures.

  • 5/5 Eight5ive2wo 4 months ago on Google
    My hunny & I went here for the first time a few weeks back. Oh my goodness we had a ball! I love the atmosphere it has both an intimate & lovely feel. We went on a Saturday around 8pm & the wait was about 5 mins I guess we got lucky haha. The menu is so interesting & has a good amount of choices. The cocktail menu! I got the Key Lime Martini & ohh my goodness it tastes just like it! I also got a citrus mule oooo that thing was so good! Their sushi rolls are bomb. I got the ramen & that was bomb. My hunny got fish & it was delicious 😋 our waiter was very attentive & it was just a really really nice night. Will DEF be back!

  • 5/5 Jim T. 4 months ago on Google
    Shakou is simply excellent. I think it's the best sushi restaurant in the immediate area, with a price to match. It's definitely a more expensive place, but the quality of the fish and the rolls has always been outstandingly excellent. We got a two person boat (in picture)z and I particularly recommend the green dragon roll (the roll near the bow of the boat), plus a few additional rolls, seafood miso soup, and green tea. Absolutely excellent sushi, the soup was great, and the service was extremely fast. Figure the quantity of food we had and it was still brought out promptly. Excellent service. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Grace S. 11 months ago on Google
    I went here for a friends birthday and the food is really expensive but very fancy. I highly recommend the mocktails. I had a virgin mojito which was out of this world.

  • 5/5 Malley G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very chill atmosphere. Though, the last time we went, our waitress wasn’t very nice. Seemed very mad and she didn’t come to the table that often when we needed refills or napkins. Other than that, the braised short rib is amazing as well as the chicken katsu.

  • 5/5 Michelle S. 8 months ago on Google
    Love this restaurant! Cool atmosphere! Music is a bit loud so if that will bother you, this is not the restaurant for you. I've only had sush and shumai soup here but all is amazing! You won't be disappointed!

  • 5/5 Beth B. 10 months ago on Google
    This place is beautiful. From the outside it's nothing special, but when you walk in, it's very elegant! I felt a little underdressed, wearing black yoga pants and an oversized Reebok sweatshirt, but most people came in casual clothes. (Next time I'll dress up more!) Menu: Lots of items to choose...from Japanese fusion, Signature Maki rolls, or a grilled steak dinner. We shared our choice of maki rolls, and each one was beautiful to look at, and very tasty... the flavors just popped in your mouth! This is a must try if you're ever in Libertyville!

  • 5/5 Anurag S. 1 year ago on Google
    Shakou is The place for exquisite Sushi, great drinks and sparkling ambiance. Shakou really made it a TGIF !

  • 5/5 La Jilary Viajera De PR pal M. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is nice. The music is a little loud. The food is really good. The steak is so so.

  • 4/5 Catherine M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place with good sushi. The ambiance is a little club like but it's alright. My issue is with the server who came to our table twice. Once to take our food order then to give us the check. We had to flag down other servers to get attention. I think it's because we got sat back in the corner. Anyways, they shouldn't forget people are waiting for service.

  • 5/5 Gerard A. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was great. We enjoyed the Sakura, Urban Heat, Rainbow and Ocean drive.

  • 5/5 Mark W. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is tasty and staff is attentive. Waiting for the full menu to return.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free multi-storey car park
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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