Reflections on Deep Lake
John Moore · 352 Google reviewsReflections on Deep Lake — Lake Villa polish that sets the standard. Order the Pierogies. Casual, established, and unapologetic about it, and affordable. "To my surprise, the pierogies were the best thing on the plate" — Jonny J [$$, patio]
What 1,109 diners keep saying
What 1,109 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“What a place. Went here on a date night and it was perfect. Peaceful, delicious food, good service. We were expecting a good dinner since it was recommended but way exceeded expectations. Could’ve sat and just relaxed for another few hours, that’s how peaceful it was. One of those cozy places you want to go to but not sure it exists. Definitely would’ve been fine to bring kids too. You could see plenty of high chairs. We sat outside and would recommended that for a perfect night. The trout was amazing and the sampler platter was to die for. Can’t wait to visit again. Also would recommend to take a few minutes and walk around the area.”
“This has been a staple in our family my entire life. Anna and her staff are incredible. We had my grandma’s Celebration of Life there this weekend as she lived on Deep Lake and it was wonderful. Delicious food, great atmosphere.”
“The best total dining experience we have had in a long time. Everything was to notch. I had the Pork Hocks and my wife had the crab cake. We had the Mexican style pierogi for appetizer.”
“Had the Polish platter and just loved it. Sausage and sauerkraut was delicious, stuffed cabbage and pierogies all very tasty. This was way beyond what I was expecting. Highly recommend this place.”
“This place has been on my bucket list ever since I heard about it from a WGN report. Located on Deep Lake,this waterfront cabin like restaurant offers delicious home cooked Polish meals as well as a variety of appetizers, salads,burgers,seafood and a variety of entrees. We went on a Sunday afternoon and were lucky enough to get a table on the patio overlooking the lake. A nice surprise was the complimentary bread and cracker basket . We figured portions would be large do we decided against having an appetizer. My wife had their Sunday special..Roasted Duck with steamed apples and cranberries. Also came with mashed potatoes and a cup of pickle soup I had the breaded pork tenderloin with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. I had their chicken noodle soup. Everything tastes like your grandmothers recipes and food is served hot and very flavorful. Check their website for hours of operation. If you want fantastic home cooked meals in a beautiful setting, definitely give Reflections a try!”
“It's been awhile since I was completely blown away by a restaurant. Kathy was our server and was delightful for our entire meal. The restaurant has a wonderful old world feel that puts your body into a total relaxed feeling, the smells, the views of the lake... It's special. We started with the crab cake and Mexican perogi which were both fantastic and unique compared to basic appetizers at most restaurants. Then Kathy walked out our dinners, the polish platter is a must, it captures what this restaurant does best, Polish cuisine at its best. My girlfriend ordered the special broccoli and crab stuffed salmon. This thing was huge! Easily the largest salmon filet we've seen. If you are looking for a good date spot or somewhere to wow your family and friends you have found the place!”
“Wonderful time, great food, brought a new customer, a 5 month old baby that was the hit of the restaurant. We'll be back again for sure”
“Very good place in the BEST location. It’s an old style German type of restaurant, but they serve all types of food. The service is excellent. The owners and weight staff have been there for many many years. And the location is right on the lake and is beautiful.”
“Highly recommend. Food is consistently great. We enjoyed live music and the owner making some special appearances with his accordion. “Roll out the barrel we’ll have a barrel of fun!””
“Comfortable, homey and welcoming. Tasty cocktails. Variety on menu, with plenty of Polish delights to choose from. Recommend the shrimp scampi appetizer...different from the usual with an addictive sauce. Friday night fish fry is exceptional. Don't skip the napoleon for dessert (home made and delicious!) Good atmosphere with competitive prices. Make a reservation and make yourself happy!”
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