Location: Winthrop Harbor
Top Restaurants in Winthrop Harbor
Winthrop Harbor Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Winthrop Harbor
Winthrop Harbor is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,742 at the 2010 census. It is located along the northern border of Illinois and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Winthrop Harbor is known for its North Point Marina, and is a warning demarcation point for the National Weather Service's marine warnings for Lake Michigan. With moorage over 1,500 boats, it is the largest marina on the Great Lakes. Nearly one million visitors take advantage of the marina, its associated beaches and other recreational facilities every summer.
Things to do in Winthrop Harbor
1. Stone Creek Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By R W
We visited on a Wednesday ,around 6:15pm. The experienced staff was running around working hard the whole time while three or four younger hostess and staff members stood in the prep area laughing their heads off and flirting with each other. The busser spilled a drink on the floor, walked away without cleaning it, and left a puddle on the floor. Two people slipped in the puddle - staff members trying to work - before the busser wandered back with napkins because "there wasn't a mop". One young staffer stood in the prep area either texting, flirting, or loudly laughing her head off with her co-workers the whole time we were there. This was a long time, since our food took forever. When we left, the four of them were hanging out by the host station texting and laughing. We have watched the service decline here, and the restaurant seems to have a problem finding professional staff - it was very frustrating to sit around listening to them play around while we waited forever with an empty table. Our experienced server and and another experienced server seemed to be carrying the weight of the whole restaurant. A pet peeve of mine is to be able to see the staff in the "back of the house" eating, drinking sodas, and playing around. I have a hard time being patient about late food that is cold and undercooked when the staff doesn't seem to care about their work.
2. C J's Coffee House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By BJAS H - Zion, Illinois
Modest local donut shop, limited seating, many people carry out...dozens and dozens of donuts. Family business, run with pride, caring and dedication. Go EARLY for best selection or order ahead. The donuts are made fresh and can be customized a bit (specific frosting/ glaze colors etc). Be careful... these donuts are addictive!
3. Culver's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By KCallahan47 - Jacksonville, Florida
Good, but nothing special. Staff was friendly, restaurant was clean, and food was good. Even at lunch the service was pretty quick. IF you are in Zion and like Culvers, this would be a good choice.
4. Roma Pizza & Pasta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Chris L - Toney
Was recently visiting family in Zion when my uncle ordered pizza from Roma's. Best pizza that I've ever had. We got 2 pizzas. One was split between sausage and pepperoni. The other was sausage, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. They both were great. Taste was unbelievably awesome. They need to have a location in North Alabama.
5. El Lago Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By shar321 - United States
We have eaten hear several times for breakfast. They have choices of good Mexican breakfast items and American items also so there is something for everyone. The staff is friendly land and service is usually quick although they do attract large family and friend groups which can slow the service a bit.
6. It's All Good Coffee & Espresso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By stellabeth - swansboro
I brought my 89-year-old dad in for his birthday on a late sunday afternoon. Not only was this place still open, but the employees sang happy birthday with me to my dad. The pie was outstanding...the coffee delicious...and the rueben and cheese quesadilla, well, yum. I highly recommend this place to all...very trendy place in the heart of Zion.
7. The Tropics
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By dougiedue - Zion, Illinois
This is a beautiful place right on lake Michigan. The food is decent, a bit pricey for the quality, but a very nice beach type ambiance in the restaurant , reminded me of a Florida beach restaurant. Service was good which is a big plus.
8. Pizza House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Raybans2013
Had the Italian beef/ Italian sausage combo sandwich which consisted of a whole Italian sausage covered in Italian beef and cheese. It was outstanding!!!. Also the fried mushrooms were off the hook. And you get a huge bag full. I would absolutely go here again, well tonight actually to try the pizza.. will post another review.
9. Time Out Sports Pub & Grille
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By ThePolishPrince - Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Every time I go in, there seems to be a new bartender/waitress. But, that aside the place is usually busy. The service is good, the gals really hustle! Lots of TVs! If you don't want to sit in the bar area, there is a lounge area with comfortable sofas and TVs.
During the warm weather there is plenty of outside seating.
Its hard to find good French Fries like
10. N & T's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
We our here to serve you breakfast, lunch and dinner with our unique Thai and American Cousine. Our soups are made from scratch and cooked daily. We have some wonderful buffets to choose from, Friday Night Fish Buffet, Sunday Breakfast Buffet and Thai Buffet(first Thursday of the month)! And if you would like to order off the menu while your date splurges on our buffets, its also available. We look foward to serving you eith a smile!!
Reviewed By Sherry C - Wadsworth
This restaurant recently moved to a new location, and after many years, we finally tried it. We went for breakfast, although they have a full menu for lunch and dinner that includes American and Thai food, which we have heard is very good. Breakfast menu was 'normal' and prices were very reasonable - much more so than a few other restaurants in the area. Our food and service were both good. The servers were very attentive and offered coffee refills often. We will definitely return.
