Black Lung Brewing Fox Lake

With a name like Black Lung Brewing, we weren't sure what to expect. What we got was a delightful surprise. We were charmed by the decor and open air experience since it was a gorgeous day. I felt like I was in foodie heaven. My margarita was fresh and delicious and my husband's beers were creative and tasty. I had the Shrimp Po Boy, and the shrimp was tender and the bread was toasted but soft. The remoulade was wonderful but there was an herb in there that I still can't identify. Fun! My husband had the fish fry and it wasn't oily at all. The tartar sauce was homemade and terrific and we both liked the fries. We'll definitely be back soon.

This was my first visit to this local establishment. I went with my son to check it out and have a quick bite to eat and sample a few beers. It was nice that if you are curious about a particular beer, they will give you a little taste sample and I appreciated that as an option before purchasing a full glass. The beer was excellent and the options and flavors were just enough to please any palate. My son had the cheese curds and they were the most unique I have ever had. It was like a soft cheesy potato bite but with cheese, fried to the perfect crispness. There was a nice side dipping sauce which he enjoyed. I got the build a burger and I must say it is one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. We split that, so he could also try it. The salt was perfect and it was as ju

Perfect location on the lake. Had the Friday fish fry and it was great. My wife has the shrimp po boy. Everything was perfectly cooked. Add a couple of craft beers and you can't ask for more.

To preface: we love Black Lung Brewing, other locations are great. Tried to come to the Fox Lake location at 7pm on a Saturday night, and everything was completely closed. There were people inside at the bar, however all signs were off and doors were locked. Checked their socials and it didnt mention anything about being closed... Pretty disappointed as we were looking forward to coming here for dinner... Just wish hours/events were updated properly to avoid this kind of confusion...

We had a mostly great experience. The atmosphere is nice and the setup is beautiful by the water. The beer garden is nice to sit and watch the boats. We went on a Sunday evening when they closed at 7, and we showed up at about 530. It's important to note because apparently the kitchen closes about an hour before the rest of the place. We almost didn't get to order because we had to wait to order because there was only one person working the bar, the beer garden, expoing food. Our service person was actually really nice and she was great. I feel bad leaving only 3 stars for service because it wasn't her fault but they definitely need more service staff for how busy it was on a Sunday. The food was awesome. The grubby burger is on point. Highly recommend. The fries were amazing as well. O