Kief's Reef

McHenry, IL · Bar

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in McHenry
#16
of 87 restaurants
City Percentile
65%
rating percentile
Address
Kief's Reef, 3505 S Wright Rd, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone
(815) 455-1444
Website
www.kiefsreef.net
Status
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM

Kief's Reef is a restaurant located in McHenry, IL. It is one of 87 restaurants listed in McHenry. Its 4.5-star rating is above the McHenry city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #16 of 87 restaurants in McHenry. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday10 AM–2 AM
Sunday10 AM–1 AM
Monday10 AM–1 AM
Tuesday10 AM–1 AM
Wednesday10 AM–1 AM
Thursday10 AM–1 AM
Friday10 AM–2 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Kathy Roger · Feb 2026

Been here several times throughout the years. Finally back since covid for their ayce crab legs and bbq ribs . Lisa was our server and great! We must've had 4 refills . price has gone up but worth every penny.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jaro Kormanik · Feb 2026

Such a cool spot! Great food, strong drinks, and a really relaxed vibe. The staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. You can pull up by boat or ride in on a motorcycle, which makes it even more fun. And in the summer, their Tiki bar is awesome — the perfect place to grab a tropical drink and just chill by the water. Definitely one of my favorite places to hang out. I’ll be back for sure!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Connie Moy · Feb 2026

Went with friends for ayce ribs and crab legs. They really enjoyed it. I didn't have a big enough appetite so I went straight for the perch since you don't see that too often. So good... lightly battered, tartar sauce was great (I wanted to steal the whole bottle 🤣) and potato pancakes were delicious! Our server was great! Friendly, joked with us and had refills lined up and ready to go!

★★★★★ 5.0 Ellie Kang · Jul 2025

First visit, great eats! Sorry to miss their bbq ribs, that's only offered on Fri and Sat. Burgers, fries and wings were all good!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Robin Gerber · Feb 2024

I thought it was the best fish fry in the area. Really nice batter fried slender cod fillets. Fresh bread, nice potato pancakes with sour cream and apple sauce and all you can eat salad bar. Our server was fantastic. Was there for every empty drink, empty salad plate and when I needed more fish. Great service and the place was packed. There's some reason why this place is so crowded. I'll be back. Edit... I came back and the Cod was night and day. It was so over cooked it was like a strip of jerky inside of a battered shell. I really don't know what to think. Not sure if I will come back as it was so crowded and I had to wait so long to eat and the fried Cod was so bad.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Bar Games ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Live Music ✓ Live Performances ✓ Sports ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

BarBar & grillPubRestaurant

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