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Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 114 reviews

What Kay Dee doesn't like about The Back Door Lounge:
Absolutely terrible. The food was horridly rancid. My friends and I decided to order their BBQ glazed salmon and flank steak after a long day of hiking- something tasty and replenishing. What we got was not even remotely close to something edible. I couldn’t even finish half of my plate. They are charging you $32 for an unseasoned piece of store-bought frozen salmon smothered with a cheap BBQ sauce on a paper plate.... View all feedback. What Dennis Hood likes about The Back Door Lounge:
We arrived too early for dinner in the main restaurant, but The Back Door Lounge was a welcome alternative. A nice menu of entrees sandwiches appetizers and dessert served in the rustic cabin bar atmosphere and an outdoor seating area that features the panoramic Starved Rock area. Ed, our server, was friendly and informative and our food was nicely prepared. Specifically recommended is the soup, Chicken Quesadillas,... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
3.3 ★ from 66 reviews
Christopher
31.10.2023 - 15:44

Great place for drinks, but do not eat here. Lots of frozen microwaved food. For your own enjoyment, please eat elsewhere.

Adriana
31.10.2023 - 15:44

The service was excellent, the young man who was our serves was fantastic, attentive, kind, and polite. I believe, if memory serves me well his name is Kam.Chee...

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Kay
31.10.2023 - 15:44

Absolutely terrible. The food was horridly rancid. My friends and I decided to order their BBQ glazed salmon and flank steak after a long day of hiking- somethi...

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Dennis
31.10.2023 - 15:44

We arrived too early for dinner in the main restaurant, but The Back Door Lounge was a welcome alternative. A nice menu of entrees sandwiches appetizers and des...

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Amy
31.10.2023 - 15:44

Wonderful experience overall. Rooms are rustic, but comfortable. A great place to crash after a long day of hiking. The restaurant was good. Fried fish and pot...

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Sirved
4.1 ★ from 48 reviews
Maribel
31.01.2024 - 08:36

Very busy place, had to wait a bit for service but food was good. It was nice to relax a bit after a long hike around Starved Rock.

Jan
31.01.2024 - 08:36

Service is terrific. Had the best Penne Primavera there and the fall sangria drink was amazing.

Sheree
31.01.2024 - 08:36

Walked in this place and was completely ignored. My friend was at the bar for 5 minutes and still no one acknowledged her. It was at least 2 bartenders and wait...

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Christine
31.01.2024 - 08:36

Sat at bar and chilled with friendly staff. Manager Manuel rocked. The place you really go when you say you are hiking. Flourless choc dessert is awesome. House...

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zen
31.01.2024 - 08:36

Nice atmosphere. That's it. Go somewhere else to eat. Small bar food portions. Not worth the price. Bad and slow service. Everyone that works there seems unhapp...

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