Fatmans - Gurnee, Illinois

Michael W.

A very busy Saturday night . . . Ivy Ford provided live music.
The staff was top notch from top to bottom. TV screens everywhere playing a variety of sports (this time of year).
Generous food portions delivered hot to your table. Our group had a wonderful experience here .... will be back !!

David S.

I went to a group get-together here for a bunch from work. The bartenders were attentive and the kitchen staff did a great job! The food was very good and set out nicely in our area. This is a comfortable place to hang out and enjoy good food. Plenty of TVs so you don't miss any big plays!

Kim F.

Usually have good food there. The pizza was surprisingly good! The wings are also good.
Have been for breakfast and that was equally good.

Delilah R.

This restaurant is way too expensive and the food isn't even that great.

I went with some friends, and let me tell you, our server was just awful! She had red hair and was on the older side.

When we asked for food recommendations, she basically said she didn’t know everything on the menu, which was no help at all. Then, when I ordered a glass of wine, my glass was very dirty (See Pictures).

My friend ordered a watermelon margarita, but what she brought back didn't look or taste like watermelon. She insisted it was, but I had to ask her to take it off the bill because it was way off. She blamed the bartender for not knowing how to make drinks properly. And brought the same drink we ordered from the outdoor bar. That was exactly what we ordered, and waitress should take some accountability and admit when she messed up or was wrong instead of blaming others.

Overall horrible service Our server never checked on us; we had to flag her down every time we needed something. And when it was time to pay, she put on this fake cheerful act that was just cringeworthy. Definitely the worst service I've ever experienced.

Johnny ?. D. G.

5+5+5+5🌟
We always have a great experience at Fatmans. The food is familiar bar type food, but they do it well. They have flat screens every where. Pizzas are great, barbecue is great, sandwiches are great, special mention, the calamari is to die for, and so are the fajitas. The beer selection is incomparable. They have a wine selection and a nice mixture of cocktails. Check out the huge Long island iced teas. All in all, a quaint enjoyable atmosphere with volleyball in the summertime and live music on occasion, honorable mention, don't forget karaoke night! Outside seating on a hot Summer's night with a band and volleyball is really a pleasant experience. I'd give them more than five stars if I could. it's come a long way from the biker bar that it used to be back in the day.....😱🤣 Also, I have to say, some of these negative comments are a joke! Some of these folks seem to be above it all so to speak. Better than you! But what I see, is ignorance. On top of that, what you expect when you roll into a place called Fat Man's. If they would have rolled in back in the day, they probably would have been pleading for their life lol! ＼⁠(⁠°⁠o⁠°⁠)⁠／

emily F.

Fatmans is the spot if you're looking for a chill hangout with good food and drinks. I stopped by for a bite, grabbed the cheeseburger (no complaints there—juicy and flavorful) and a side of tater tots (crispy perfection). They’ve got a solid craft beer list, so I had a couple of those while catching the game. Spent about $20, and I left feeling stuffed and satisfied. The vibe here is awesome, especially when they’ve got sand volleyball going on in the summer. Great place to kick back with friends or catch the game—definitely coming back!

Marius S.

First thing you see when walking thru the front door is slot machines and pale faces losing their money in them. Was a complete turnoff and wanted to leave but wife and kids were too hungry to look for another place. Food was good and service was good but it's not a take your family out to dinner kind of place. Definitely not their fault that I took my wife and kids there for dinner but most places have special room for the gambling machines and not right in front of the main door.

Gil M.

I ordered a gyro but it was extra greasy, I'm not sure how that happens if it is cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Something was off, would not recommend that to anyone.

The service was good, the lady took great care of us ensuring we had everything thing we needed.

The place smelled though. The bathroom smelled like a port-o-potty and when that made it's easy into the dining area, it made it difficult to eat. Ventilation in the restrooms might help keep it contained.