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Bistro 17



17 N. Genesee St.

Waukegan, IL 60085
847-249-7530
http://www.bistro17waukegan.com
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Two-story restaurant and bar Bistro 17 offers modern American fare on the same block as the historic Genesee Theater. Wrap your hands around sandwiches and juicy half-pound burgers (the Bistro 17 burger is topped with mushrooms, onions and your choice of cheese), pastas like the popular grilled chicken in pink vodka sauce over penne, plus salads, steaks and chops. An expansive upstairs lounge and dance floor is available for private parties and events. Nighttime revelry includes karaoke on Monday and Tuesday, live music and open mic on Thursdays and DJs and dancing on the weekends. 
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Waukegan restaurants, American contemporary restaurants, Burger restaurants, Steak restaurants

Getting There

Cross Streets:
At Washington Street
Parking:
Metered and Street. Municipal lot behind the restaurant
Public Transportation:
Two blocks west of Metra Waukegan station

The Basics

Hours:
11 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday, except on show nights at neighboring Genesee Theater
Cuisine:
American Contemporary, Burgers, and Steaks
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15). Lunch $8-$14; dinner $8-$25
Reservations:
Accepted
Dress Code:
Casual Chic
Alcohol:
Full Bar. 35 martinis, 40 kinds of beer, wine list with more than a dozen bottles
Admission Price:
Cover charge on weekends after 9 p.m. for live music and DJs
Bar Style:
Sofas and tables in the upstairs lounge; dance floor in the bar

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Private and VIP Rooms:
Second floor available for private parties
Live Music:
Yes
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Delivery:
No
Seating :
Dining room seats 75

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No-pic-chick
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"It's just okay"

WKGNCITIZEN from WAUKEGAN - August 20, 2008

Don't go for the food go for the drinks. The Martini's are the best. The food is just okay. Nothing special. Ask for the extended Martini list ...

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"Just not good"

EdnasMom from Lakeview - August 7, 2008

Very inefficent service. Food was sub-par. Would not go back.

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"Very Mediocre"

jblock9292 from Waukegan - July 23, 2008

We stopped here for lunch and frankly, it was nothing special. Standard bistro fare such as hamburgers, pasta, etc. If you are in Waukegan and la...

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