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Bamboo Johnny’s

Category: Outdoor Dining and Restaurants
By Boat?: Yes
On Lake?: Fox Lake

FAMILY FUN FOOD BOAT A float-up tiki- themed family fun restaurant on the Chain O’ Lakes featuring lobster rolls, hot dogs, beer brats, jerk chicken tacos, shrimp tacos and more!

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Oasis on Bluff Lake

Category: Bar Food, Bars, Beer & Wine, Full Bar, Outdoor Dining, Outdoor Drinking, Restaurants, Full Menu, Waterfront Dining, and Waterfront Drinking
By Boat?: Yes
On Lake?: Bluff Lake

Welcome to The Oasis the newest restaurant on the Chain O Lakes Located at the east end of Bluff Lake where Harbour Lights and Naughty Knots used to be. The Oasis is a new concept with weekend e Read more [...]

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Kross Inn

Category: Bar Food and Bars
On Lake?: None

Breakfast daily Daily Specials

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Lynn Catherine’s Deli, Cafe & Tavern

Category: Bars, Full Bar, Outdoor Dining, Outdoor Drinking, and Restaurants
On Lake?: None

Tavern, restaurant, gambling Our kitchen is now open late See your bartender for our late night menu options.

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Steitz’s Marina

Category: Boat Maintenance, Boat Repairs, Boat Slip Rentals, Boat Storage, and Marinas
Fuel Available?: Yes
On Lake?: Bluff Lake

Over the years, our services have evolved to meet the needs of customers. Whether you live or play on the “Chain”, we can help you with your boating needs. We offer both inside and Read more [...]

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SkipperBud’s Volo

Category: Boat Maintenance, Boat Repairs, Boat Storage, Boat Yards, Marinas, New Boat Sales - Dealers, Boat Dealers, Ships Store, and Used Boat Sales - Dealers
On Lake?: None

The SkipperBud’s emblem on your transom means that you are a valued customer! If you’re a boater and you haven’t been into a SkipperBud’s dealership yet, stop in anytime. Read more [...]

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Filiona Sunset Cruises

Category: Boat & Watercraft Rentals and Boat Tours
On Lake?: Lake Catherine

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Pelican Bay Marina (McKinney’s East)

Category: Boat & Watercraft Rentals, Boat Slip Rentals, Boat Storage, and Marinas
On Lake?: Lake Marie

Nothing says “summer fun” like going for a cruise and captaining one of our pontoon boats with family, friends and some good music. During our 8 hour or 4 hour rental, you will enjoy the sites a Read more [...]

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Rietesel Boat Covers Inc

Category: Boat Canvas

Rietesels Boat Covers and Tops We look forward to Serving all your needs. Working to Cover you All year round. Is your Boat Ready for ALL the Weather? Are you Covered?

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Captain Rods

Category: Boat Lifts, Boat Piers & Seawalls, and Boat Shrink Wrapping
Mobile?: Yes

COMPANY HISTORY Captain Rod’s was born in our home basement in McHenry, Illinois 15 years ago. From the beginning the business has been a family affair (with the added support of our neighbor, like fam Read more [...]

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Aquaholics Performance

Category: Boat Engine Building, Boat Engine Maintenance, Boat Engine Repair, Boat Fiberglass Repair, Boat Trailer Repair, and Boat Winterizing

Specializing in Marine, Snowmobile, Trailer Repair & Performance Work, We also buy boats and snowmobiles & Snow Plowing. Now open in Antioch Illinois.

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Audiosmith Custom Electronics

Category: Boat Sound / Audio
Mobile?: Yes

As the country’s busiest recreational waterway connecting more than 7,000 acres of lakes and channels, the nearby Chain O’ Lakes area is a haven for local boaters and fishermen. With 15 lakes all well Read more [...]

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Fox Chain O’Lakes Restaurants, Bars, Marinas & more…

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Restaurants and Bars

Bamboo Johnny’s

Oasis on Bluff Lake

Kross Inn

Lynn Catherine’s Deli, Cafe & Tavern

Marinas, Boat Sales, Boat Slips and Boat Rentals

Steitz’s Marina

SkipperBud’s Volo

Filiona Sunset Cruises

Pelican Bay Marina (McKinney’s East)

Boat Repair and Boat Specialties

Rietesel Boat Covers Inc

Captain Rods

Aquaholics Performance

Audiosmith Custom Electronics