Catering
Catering for all occasions
Whatever your event, we have the perfect catering options to choose from.
Specials
Happy Hour! Buy 1 appetizer and get 1/2 off 2nd appetizer of equal or lesser value • $8.00 Absolutinis (10oz)
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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Our menu, wherever you want it
Order directly from our website to save money in fees, get faster service, earn free food via our rewards program, and support local business.
OrderGroups and Parties
We welcome every type of private event
Host your next event in our dining room or newly-remodeled banquet room.
OUR FOOD
Serving High-Quality Cuisine and Spirits in the Heart of Wauconda!
Treat yourself to our must-try list that has everyone talking. Some of our menu items includes old-fashioned favorites such as succulent Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Parmesan, Guinness Pot Roast, Meatloaf and juicy Alaskan Salmon just to name a few.
Reservations
Welcome To Docks Bar & Grill!
Docks Bar and Grill offers delicious, high quality, affordable food, wine and spirits, with knowledgeable, helpful service, in a spectacular and comfortable setting. We strive to offer the best live entertainment for a total experience, insuring every customer who comes through our doors, leave impressed by the Docks experience and excited to come back. Located in the heart of Wauconda directly on Bangs Lake. Enjoy fabulous food selections along with wonderful lake views. Panaramic views of the lake are available from indoors and from the deck: Docks on the Rocks.
ReserveEvents
Docks Happy Hour 2pm-5pm
Wednesday September 11th
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays every week
Monday
$5 Jack, Jack Fire, Jack Honey Shots
Tuesday
1/2 Price Bottles of Wine
Wednesday
$8 Absolutinis (10oz)
Thursday
$4 Select Rum and Vodka (smirnoff or bacardi flavors only)
In House Only!
Weeknight Food Specials
Wednesday September 11th
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays every week
Monday
Pasta Night 5pm-9pm. Seafood Pasta or Fettuccine Alfredo $15. Includes soup or salad.
Tuesday
2 for Tuesday 5pm-9pm. Any 2 entrees for $32 total!!
Wednesday
Docks Burger Night 5pm-9pm. 8oz Docks Burger and fries served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle $7.95 Add Cheese $1.50
Thursday
Docks Rib Night 5pm-9pm. Full Slab of our signature Ribs with choice of soup or salad $19.95
In House Only!
Docks Weekend Specials
Friday September 13th
Sundays, Fridays and Saturdays every week
Weekend Specials any entree $29.95
-16oz. Prime Rib (served with aus jus and horseradish)
-10oz. Black Angus flat iron steak
-Blackened Red Snapper
-4 Rib Rack of Lamb (served with cabernet sauvignon rosemary sauce)
All Entrees are served with choice of potato, vegetable, and cup of soup or garden salad
In House Only!
Soda Live 9/13/24 8pm
Friday September 13th
Pop, Rock; Everything from Johnny Cash to John Mayer.
Nitrous Fioxide Live 9/14/24 8pm
Saturday September 14th
[rock covers; aerosmith, chevelle, goo goo dolls, journey, etc]
National Cheeseburger Day
Wednesday September 18th
Come grab a giant juicy cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day Sept 18th!The Fireants Live 9/20/24 8pm
Friday September 20th
Alternative Rock, Covers + Originals; Stones/Petty/Beatles/ELO/Pugwash
The Abby Kay Band Live 9/21/24 8pm
Saturday September 21st
Rock/Country/Pop; Janis Joplin, Gretchen Wilson, Elle King, and more
Moon Money Live 9/27/24 8pm
Friday September 27th
(Hits From The 90's Thru Today: Nirvana, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Pearl Jam)
National Drink Beer Day
Saturday September 28th
Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!Big Boss and the Toes Live 9/28/24 8pm
Saturday September 28th
Classic Rock; Tom Petty, U2, John Mellencamp
National Taco Day
Friday October 4th
As if we needed an excuse... join us for National Taco Day October 4th!Docktoberfest
Sunday October 6th
We will be hosting a Docktoberfest this year with two great bands. We will have The Lounge Puppets from 3pm-5pm and the 7th Heaven will be performing from 530pm-730pm. We will have the stage set up on the water and will be setting up a bar and grill below by the water as well. We will have complimentary valet and extra parking a few blocks away. We will have a $20 cover or you can buy tickets here…
National Dessert Day
Monday October 14th
Indulge in dinner and a dessert on National Dessert Day!National Pasta Day
Thursday October 17th
Because life is better with pasta!National Chocolate Day
Monday October 28th
Because life is better with chocolate!Halloween
Thursday October 31st
Bring your best costume and join us on Halloween!National Sandwich Day
Sunday November 3rd
Because food tastes better between bread!Thanksgiving
Thursday November 28th
Bring your friends and family by on Thanksgiving Day for a celebratory feast!Our Story
Established in 2006
Docks is located in a historic building that housed a long time local favorite, Mer's Restaurant. Taken over and rebranded in 2006, Docks was even more recently remodeled and refreshed on both the inside and outside. The new owners built a 6,500 square foot outdoor Tiki Bar deck with 65 seats, so patrons can watch the beautiful sunset while enjoying a meal or after-dinner drinks. Come enjoy the natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere right on the bluff side of beautiful Bangs Lake!
Reviews
Review by - Google
five star review by D B:
Five star all around, a little far from where I live but worth every drive. We come here often and enjoy it very much. Food and service are great but the view and atmosphere is amazing.
Review by - Google
five star review by Ryan Y:
Premier dining on a deck overlooking Bangs Lake. The service was attentive, prompt, and friendly, & the food was spot-on. The beer was cold & refreshing too.
Review by - Google
five star review by Douglas A:
Nice relaxing place. Lunch was great. Thick, cool and fresh. Service was what you would expect. Attentive but not pushy. Good background music. Looking to forward to coming back some evening or weekend night!
Location
313 East Liberty Street
Wauconda, IL
60084
Hours
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
