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Loves Park

KBQ Loves Park

4.6656 reviews ·Opens at 11:30AM tomorrow
We absolutely loved the shrimp pancake, it was massive and delicious
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KBQ Loves Park — clean, consistent food in Loves Park. The bar is worth the visit on its own. Friendly team that sets the tone. "Nevertheless, the chicken was juicy and crispy" — Ann Dsylva

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6332 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111
Loves Park
Today11:30AM-2PM, 4:30-8:30PM
Sun4:30-8PM
MonClosed
Tue–Wed11:30AM-2PM, 4:30-8:30PM
Thu11:30AM-2PM, 4:30-8PM
Fri–Sat11:30AM-2PM, 4:30-9PM
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Review photo by Randi Sparkman
Jun 2026

I love this place. Their lunches are a hit and are always fresh and healthy.

Randi Sparkman

Randi Sparkman

66 reviews on Google

Review photo by Monkey Maniac
Jun 2026

It was out first time there & we truly enjoyed the atmosphere & experience the staff was respectful & joyful didn't mind questions Food was mind blowing full of flavor Would definitely go again

Monkey Maniac

Monkey Maniac

54 reviews on Google

Review photo by Melanie Gomez
Dec 2025

The buldak chicken is not for the weak but so darn good😆 10/10 everything I’ve gotten from here is so good. Just had to show my appreciation🫶🏽

Melanie Gomez

Melanie Gomez

7 reviews on Google

Review photo by James Willbanks
Oct 2025

We had a great experience! Drinks are good, hot pot was delicious. The marinated raw meat before cooking was fun, but I probably wouldn’t do it again. I’ll just order from the menu next time. The wife also said first time she came here the half chicken was phenomenal. Fried Pork kimchi dumplings are my favorite. Servers were friendly and attentive. There’s a button to call them to the table if you need but we didn’t need to use it. We’ll be back!

James Willbanks

James Willbanks

77 reviews on Google

Review photo by Christian Hargan
Sep 2025

Soo much food couldn't eat it all between the smell of the pork belly and the taste of the steaks I gained like ten pounds in that ome visit lol could definitely make it a regular spot

Christian Hargan

Christian Hargan

25 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jo Mina
Sep 2025

Overall, food is good. If you love spicy foods..My husband tried the fried kimchi (first time) and loved it. I loved the korean corn cream cheese. Meats were well marinated but small portions only and thin sliced. Fried rice also delicious. Their fried chicken is tasty and flavorful. I will definitely come back to try other meals. Also pls serve forks for those who dont use chopsticks. They have wooden seats which is aesthetically nice but it is not comfortable.

Jo Mina

Jo Mina

10 reviews on Google

Review photo by Noonereally
Nov 2025

Our 4th time here was about the same as before. The service is TERRIBLE!!! It wasn’t that busy of a night, we were seated right away. It took 14 minutes for our waitress to greet us and take our drink order, by then we already knew what we wanted to order. We ordered the cheesy corn, steamed dumplings, 2 orders of fried chicken. 12 minutes later our waitress dropped off the corn, with no utensils or our drinks!!! 5 minutes later I pushed the button to get someone to bring us some tools to eat with. What a joke. 8 minutes later she comes whipping past again with the dumplings, drops them off and keeps on walking.. the problem is, we ordered steamed and we got fried… I push the button again… she comes back to retrieve them and doesn’t return for another 7 minutes with our steamed dumplings and chicken. She didn’t even offer refills on our empty drinks or anything until I asked. The food is DELICIOUS!!! That is the only reason we continue to come back here. I also had to push the button to get her to come back with the bill and a box. The service here is terrible every single time, with a large group or by myself, it’s always terrible! Not one sorry, or offer to comp an appetizer, nothing.

Noonereally

Noonereally

197 reviews on Google

Review photo by Daniel Eichar
Oct 2025

First time here, but the food was not as expected. Very salty. It didn’t help that our waiter was not unfriendly but not engaged or interested at all. I spent almost $100 for 2 people so I do think the service should be better. The food was just alright nothing gave me a wow except the fried chicken. I think that’s what they are good at. So I would skip the gimmick of cooking your own food and get the $15 half chicken or $26 full which could feed 4 people easily because it’s pretty rich. But very salty. I saw the guy in the back hand battering chicken. They should have a window in the front selling this because this is their strength in my opinion. Sorry for the bad review guys, I just walked away with some regret about the experience and food.

Daniel Eichar

Daniel Eichar

71 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

The food at this place is a cultural icon. Clearly ran by a staff that cares and a long history of healthy family cooking.

David Westbrook

David Westbrook

22 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Loved the food, the service, atmosphere. I think I just found one of my go-to spots in the area. Quality of food is way higher compared to other sit-down restaurants in the same price range. Highly recommended!

Daniel Cho

Daniel Cho

24 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Always delicious! Everything is fresh and service is fast. Amazing flavor. The best Korean food. Absolute comfort food.

Jennifer Austin-Smith

Jennifer Austin-Smith

2 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Great experience every time I enter the establishment.

Justin Heckelmiller

Justin Heckelmiller

18 reviews on Google

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