Kelsey Road House: Your Destination for Delicious American Pizza and Burgers

We had such a great time! It was so Festive!!!! The servers were Awesome and so much Fun!!!! Great Pizza and Holiday Cocktails too!!!! & I highly suggest " Mama needs a Cookie" ! Merry Yumness!!! Treat yourself and stop into this gem!

Since 1974, Kelsey has been serving the locals and neighbors of the Lake Barrington area. With a rich history, the new owners (who aquired the business and property 2 years ago) have renovated and re-vamped the property, and the response has been stellar. Kelsey is a family friendly all inclusive bar and restaurant with 4 bars and 5 separate venues. They have an extensive menu for all tastes and appetites. The original Kelsey, located in the basement, hosts Pop-Ups for major holidays such as Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, and St. Patricks Day. They do recommend reservations for the basement during these times as they have become very popular and slots fill up quickly.The Kelsey Crew is warm and inviting and welcomes each and every guest with a smile. The quirks of Kelsey are what makes it feel like home, for example, you may get a different glass each time you order the very same drink! There is an on-site arcade for the kiddos when you enter the main doors (although they do recommend keeping an eye on your youngsters). They will have live music every Saturday throughout the Summer at the bonfires (weather permitting). Otherwise, the bands will be moved indoors. They open at 11a.m. daily with full menu offerings, daily specials, Chef's Choice Steak of the Day, and Chef's Choice Fresh Catch of the day. Happy Hour is from 3-5 Mon-Friday and that includes select $8 appetizers as well as discounted draft beer, wine, and well drinks. Kelsey is a great place for your events, no matter how small or large your group may be. Multiple venues are available for private parties year round, and they even host weddings. Kelsey really does it all, all while giving guests a truly wonderful dining experience. Would highly recommend for your next date night, family outing, or private party! Favorite Handheld: Steak Sandwich (My family opted to add on Bacon & a Fried Egg upon the server's suggestion for an upcharge). Great staff, very attentive.

First time in a long time. A Wed night. Very chill in the best way. Great service, great food. Best smash burger in the area. Reuben appetizer was also better than expected. A good selection of apps, handhelds and entrees. We will be back!

This is our second time here and we really love the food and service! We had the patty melt, French onion soup and the smashburger. Our tater tots were cooked to perfection as well as all the food we had! Aubrey our server was wonderful, friendly and went above and beyond to make sure that our experience here at KRH was fantastic. We definitely will be back!

First time here. Great atmosphere. Got a tour of the basement, how fun would that be. Food was plentiful and delicious. Quick service. We came around 4 pm, party of 6, wanted to visit. At about 4:45pm we were told there was a party reserved at 5 pm for the Garden Room so if we could finish up. And the party members were setting up their space while we finished. That was very awkward. We should have been seated elsewhere with that party planned. We felt rushed out. Just an FYI

“Kelsey Road House operates as a long‑standing hospitality anchor on the Kelsey corridor, blending rustic character with steady, high‑capacity service flow. This location functions like a regional gathering node — the kind of place where families, locals, and weekend travelers converge without the space ever feeling overloaded. The dining rooms and bar areas move with a relaxed but intentional rhythm, supported by a staff that understands both pace and presence. The kitchen delivers consistent, comfort‑driven plates with the kind of reliability that only comes from years of repetition and pride. The building itself carries history, warmth, and a lived‑in authenticity that gives the entire property a stabilizing effect on the Lake Barrington community. A strong Neighbor Proof alignment point for anyone who values legacy hospitality, clean execution, and a true neighborhood landmark.”

Lunch was wonderful. The mozzarella sticks were a pleasant surprise from other restaurants. The meat lovers pizza had a smoky, mild spicy blend of flavors. I would recommend to check out. Fun gaming area and for a little nostalgia check out the basement bar.

Been going here for years , whether for the themed basement or to dine in the dog friendly part of the restaurant, always a must