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Sandbar Bar & Grille

Bar Bar and grill

👍👍 Awesome atmosphere, food was great as well as the service! Great for just having a drink and/or lunch/dinner People often mention Great, service, great, good, friendly, sandwich, water, atmosphere, boat, time,


Address

40870 N Douglas Ave, Antioch, IL 60002

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

(847) 395-8990

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (625 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 AM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 1 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Great (26) service (25) great (16) good (14) friendly (10) sandwich (10) water (10) atmosphere (9) boat (9) time (8)
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  • 5/5 Frank L. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome atmosphere, food was great as well as the service! Great for just having a drink and/or lunch/dinner
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 thomas k. 8 months ago on Google
    Great spot excellent pizza. Bathroom needs a little love
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Philipower 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely worse service I've experienced in a long time, I never knew that it takes about an hour and 10 minutes for a single quesadilla appetizer. Server never said that it was a 45 minute wait but she claims she did. The view is the only good apart the horrible service, at least you can site see while you forget that you ordered a quesadilla. The manager did address the problem and apologized for the mess.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 2 years ago on Google
    Dinner last night with a buddy of mine, there Monday Soecial is great....1/2 price pizza 🍕 was absolutely delicious. Attached is a picture of their Saturday Night Dinner Special. Fun n Clean place, great vibe & workers here are friendly and kind. Will definitely be back!!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Adina N. 3 years ago on Google
    Slow. Not organized. Waited well over 45 minutes to get the food we ordered, which wasn’t anything complicated- burgers, chicken sandwich, Italian beef. First time here and I will never come back. VERY disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean S. 9 months ago on Google
    Food is excellent When a server tells you 40 minutes till you food comes out. That is what you want to know. Great service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nancy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Good restaurant. Tasty good. Had the steak quesadilla and it was good. Guac was amazing. Sand is available outside to keep the kids busy. Didn’t love the shrimp taco.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Becky M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food not so great. Orders came out wrong. Our waitress did her best and was very courteous it was busy but too many mistakes with the orders. Food very average nothing worth writing home about.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rori K. 3 years ago on Google
    Dog friendly

  • 4/5 Sandra S. 3 years ago on Google
    The steak sandwich had a lot of fat.

  • 3/5 Emily R. 3 years ago on Google
    Slow service, but decent food. Server was still good, just a little forgetful.

  • 4/5 Steve J. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is good. Service is rather slow. They allow dogs at the outdoor tables. Will be back again. I like dog-friendly places.

  • 5/5 Phillip P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and friendly staff. Great view of the water from the bar. Can access from the road or from the water!!

  • 5/5 david v. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, friendly staff. I'll definitely be back soon

  • 5/5 angela f. 3 years ago on Google
    1st time here. 6 of us on a friday night our food came fast and it was delicious our waitress was amazing thank I you Kate! We will be back!

  • 5/5 Dan W. 1 year ago on Google
    My folks and I came here, and we absolutely loved it. I got the bacon cheese burger, my mother got the shrimps, and my father, the fish and chips. Ate outside, the view was fantastic, the food was amazing(huge shrimp) and for the price, this place is awesome. We thank you for the food and memories!

  • 4/5 WEST's Excellent A. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good place. Friendly people. Loved the food and drinks were worth the price. Amazing sunset on the chain. Small parking lot. And the right side of the outside bar is near a septic. BUT. I’m going back for sure

  • 1/5 VICTOR J. 1 year ago on Google
    I haven't been here in 16yrs. This place has the worst service. The waitress was bringing out 2 drinks at a time while others were bringing drinks out on trays.It took way over an hour to get my burger which i ask for well done. It came out not fully cooked. The fries were hard and my wife never got her steak sandwich she ordered. I will never come back to this place. Terrible terrible service. 👎

  • 4/5 Colleen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Madison was our server and hats off to her she managed the flow well! Hubby's bigger was good, bun was delish. I had Cesar salad with chicken on the top. Add on.

  • 5/5 D N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and atmosphere! Awesome/friendly staff. If I had anything negative to say, it was due to my friend dropping one of my Converse shoes, accidentally, where we tied the boat. All of us will definitely be back to the Sandbar. Worth the trip!

  • 4/5 Rich K. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly service and some great deals. The onion rings were a wonderful appetizer and the fries were hot. Then the $1 tacos arrived. Go visit the Sandbar. 🌮 🍺

  • 5/5 Craig H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best place on the chain, the owner is a great person, great food, friendly staff, boat launch, storage, slip rental, spots for trailer with water and gas hook up, they have it all, everyone you meet there is nice and friendly.

  • 5/5 David S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Bar Food and Drink specials. This place is great and the location is very convenient. So if your hungry from fishing or boating all day on the chain of lake be sure to stop here to fill your belly with an awesome burger or a sandwich and some ice cold beer

  • 5/5 Elva D. 9 months ago on Google
    Sandbar is hands down one of our favorite places on the water. Great food and service for the many years we’ve been coming and bringing our guests. The boat launch service and dock boys on busy weekends are a nice touch. There is something for everyone! We love the fun atmosphere on the weekends and calm sunsets during the week. Don’t skip the pot roast sandwich or quesadilla! Bring back the Bosco sticks please!

  • 5/5 bob l. 9 months ago on Google
    Went on taco Thursday...1.06 🌮 unheard-of. Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service ... left my glasses on the table. She ran me down and returned them to me. Right off the lake makes me feel like I'm on vacation every time I'm there!!!

  • 5/5 the420man and f. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first time here. I loved the outdoor picnic tables. The piers and ability to pull up was a nice touch. The place has obviously been around for a while. The place was pretty hopping. I ordered the steak burrito. Holy cow was I impressed when it arrived. It was humongous. It definitely filled the hunger I had. Quite reasonably priced from what I have expierenced at other places. Portion for price was definitely worth it. I would absolutely recommend this place. Thanks for the wonderful food.

  • 4/5 Tom D. 9 months ago on Google
    Great boat slips, runners to help you dock! Very busy on the weekends!! We had thin crust pizza to order and it was wonderful!!!

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 9 months ago on Google
    We went to dinner here on our boat and a super nice young man ran out to help us tie up w a smile ! The great service continued w our servers and the atmosphere and lake views are top notch! I would recommend their burritos and to show up hungry !

  • 5/5 Willow J. 9 months ago on Google
    Great food and service! We love coming here!

  • 3/5 Alexa A. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a great location, right on the water, which makes up for the mediocre service. Waitress was inattentive until we chased her down for a drink refill. The pot roast sandwich is excellent. The grilled chicken sandwich was served with no sauce or mayo or anything; just the bun, lettuce and tomato. The seasoning reminded me of a grocery store mixed shake on seasoning. By the time the waitress returned, it wasn’t worth asking for mayo. I don’t recommend it. I loved sitting out by the water but the food and service weren’t great.

  • 3/5 superbowl 8. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place to grab a bite. The food is good, portions were average, but the price was ridiculous. This is bar food that you will find at other establishments. Yes, your location is great, but don't charge according to your environment!!

  • 5/5 Colleen B. 8 months ago on Google
    Time of our life. Met Jeremy Roenick and got his autograph. Great time promoting Whiskey in the Wild.

  • 5/5 Kyle B. 5 months ago on Google
    Sand has a very unique atmosphere and location, one that has been grandfathered into Antioch. I've been to a lot of drinking holes. You'd be hard pressed to find a vibe like Sand bar. The food is quite frankly a little pricy, but done very well. I can honestly say I've never been disappointed by something thats come out of the kitchen. As a regular I might be a little biased towards the service, but that's a huge reason I go to this bar. The bar tenders/managers care, are attentive and fair, and always make sure your order is fulfilled correctly. There's always something going on at Sand, never a dull moment. Whether it's the middle of summer and you arrive by boat, or it's the middle of winter and you park your snowmobile on the beach, a fun and inclusive group of people can always be found inside. I highly reccomend stopping at this bar if you are in Antioch. If you're looking for a cozy dive bar with exceptional service, this is the place for you.

  • 5/5 Maria N. 3 years ago on Google
    The pizza is delicious and i reccomend this place to eat at

  • 5/5 Wojciech M. 3 years ago on Google
    Now this placw is awesome 👌 the people there so nice and friendly drinks were awesome

  • 5/5 Lou W. 3 years ago on Google
    Outstanding food & service.

  • 5/5 Jensen Plmbg, Htg & Air I. 3 years ago on Google
    Bartenders we're very friendly and attentive. Prices are fair. Bathrooms could use some attention....I'd return again!

  • 5/5 Michael H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun place

  • 4/5 Paul F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vibe

  • 5/5 Haris N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 Jesse R. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food and awesome service

  • 5/5 Julie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Welcoming and friendly place with amazing food! Our group of family & friends went on a super busy Saturday but had quick service and great food. Big shout out to Chad who was exceptional. We will be back!

  • 5/5 Nicholas S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great price , awesome view,never disappointed..

  • 5/5 Don G. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool little spot on the chain. Good service, good food, cold beer and reasonable prices.

  • 5/5 Brenda T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, Drink and view. Plus Paige our server was Amazing.

  • 5/5 Brent D. P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent burgers, tacos and rueben sandwiches. Docks are skinny but all wood and if you face the boat out towards the lake, the chop doesn’t cause an issue. Tie up tight with fenders and you’re good to go.

  • 2/5 Kimberly K. 3 years ago on Google
    Seems to be new owners here. Our menu favorites are gone. Tamales were fabulous. Gone. Gyros were fabulous. Gone. Nacho platter disappointing. Some chips were stale. Staffing seems to be a problem. Not the owners fault. Parental indulgence.

  • 5/5 George K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great bar and grill right on the lake. Nothing fancy. Just chill by the water. Pot roast sandwich is awesome. $1.50 hot dog stand is a plus for the budget minded or kids.

  • 5/5 Nicole M. 3 years ago on Google
    We’ve launched our boat and are from here a couple times this summer. Food has been pretty good and there’s usually food specials during the week. Drinks are also pretty fairly priced.

  • 5/5 Stephen H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and the owners, Natalie & Tim are very attentive to their patrons.

  • 5/5 rhonda h. 3 years ago on Google
    The newer owners have really stepped up quality and service. We come almost every Thursday (Thirsty Thursday) We like to have Kate take of her us, very attentive and fun attitude. See you Thursday!

  • 5/5 Jim H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great neighborhood grill with great service

  • 5/5 Michael K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and staff.

  • 4/5 Mary S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice staff! Beer was cold and the view was fabulous.

  • 5/5 Harry W. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a good place to visit

  • 5/5 Thomas T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice dive bar on the water, food and drinks were good.

  • 4/5 Scott B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and plenty of places to sit outside and eat and drink during these uncertain times of Covid 19. Love the pot roast sandwich !!!

  • 5/5 Eric P. 3 years ago on Google
    Josie is the greatest love her for noon till 8ish keep her always happy and a pleasure to see her rock on Josie and I can bring my dog bonus

  • 1/5 william l. 3 years ago on Google
    The service was terrible, and they mix my gin and tonic as gin and water.

  • 5/5 Natasha M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and staff!

  • 5/5 Tracy S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great good and great servers. Thank you Megan and Chad

  • 5/5 Phil A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, drinks, bartenders and atmosphere! Highly recommended. Love this place!

  • 5/5 Rob B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service. Very clean facilities. Nice sand beach atmosphere.

  • 5/5 greg k. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the pulled pork sandwich and the fact that we can bring our dog with us from the boat. They will even bring a bowl of water for the dog.

  • 5/5 Charles M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere

  • 5/5 Tiffany C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great bands


Call (847) 395-8990 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


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

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