Knockin' Boots Restaurant

Gardner, IL · American restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Gardner
#2
of 5 restaurants
City Percentile
25%
rating percentile
Address
Knockin' Boots Restaurant, 120 Depot St, Gardner, IL 60424
Phone
(815) 518-5139
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Knockin' Boots Restaurant is a restaurant located in Gardner, IL. It is one of 5 restaurants listed in Gardner. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Gardner city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #2 among Gardner restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Knockin' Boots Restaurant

Family friendly restaurant serving American dishes and classic, country dining

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday12 PM–8 PM
Monday11 AM–8 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–8 PM
Thursday11 AM–8 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris P · Aug 2025

My Wife and I went here with a Couple We know. The Ribeye Steak My Friend recommended was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. The Chicken Noodle Soup was very tasty and all the sides were delicious. Heard that They were moving to a better location not to far down the road. We will definitely try Em again at the new location in the future.

★★★★★ 5.0 Lewis Lefteroff · Jun 2025

Stumbled in on a roadtrip and so glad we did. The best burger and wings I've had in quite some time. Upgrade to waffle fries was well worth it! And the kids meals were very good too. Finished off with Bailey's chocolate cake (dessert of the day). Outstanding meal. I would wager the best food in quite a large radius. And the staff were lovely as well.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Craig Vander Molen · Apr 2025

The food was amazing! I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap & it came out really quick. Prices are bit high which deterred me from getting an appetizer. The waitress didn't ask if the three of us wanted separate check but this was an easy & quick fix. Overall the food was great, service was quick & I made it out of there with a meal plus a beer for about $25 with tip. Side note, I would recommend calling ahead if your planning on going with a group larger than four people. Seating is limited.

★★★★★ 5.0 Emily Burow · Feb 2026

Second time here. Salmon, jumbo shrimp, steak medallions cooked to perfection. Service is super friendly. Margaritas were delicious. This place is spotless! Family-owned AND operated and the pride they take is tangible. Always impressed by businesses that continue to build and grow. Hats off to them! We'll be sending everyone your way.

★★★★★ 5.0 D C · Jan 2026

The Inferno Burger was cooked perfectly—great flavor, tender, and done just right. The fries were spot on: hot, crispy, and exactly how they should be. Service was quick and genuinely friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Solid food, solid service. I’ll definitely be back.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Cocktails

Services

American restaurantCountry food restaurant

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