Try Our Delicious Salads or a Full-Course Meal
Menu
Burgers
We start with fresh ground beef, broil and top these half pounders way you like them.
This classic American hamburger is topped with American, Swiss or Cheddar
Juicy beef burger with melted Swiss cheese and grilled onions on rye bread
A spicy burger grilled your way then topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeno bottle caps then drizzled with sriracha pepper sauce
Our famous half pound burger blackened then topped with Bleu Cheese and bacon.
Our number one seller.
Our burger topped with Swiss cheese and smothered with sautéed mushrooms
Our grilled burger smothered in Bourbon sauce and topped with French fried onions, bacon and cheddar cheese
Voted best wings in McHenry CountyMcHenry Counry Living Magazine
Menu
Appetizers (Amazing Chicken Wings)
Half Dozen
Dozen -
Hen House (18 pcs.) -
Sweet and Smoky with bits of Pineapple and a zing of Habanero for just the right amount of heat. This is one of the favorites!
This is just as good as it sounds! Tossed in Parmesan and Garlic
Savory and Sweet Southern Style Sauce
Our first custom-made sauce and still our best…..Ya mon!!!!
Honey BBQ sauce with Chipotle Pepper that delivers a sweet tangy goodness. This is a must try...Oooh so good!!!!
This is the one that started it all
Appetizers (Amazing Chicken Wings Sampler Plate)
Can't decide...Pick 3 different flavors with 4 wings each
Batter dipped and lightly seasoned and deep fried 'till crisp and golden
Half Dozen
Dozen -
The Hen House -
They're a knockout. Tender chicken fried to a golden brown. Served with cool Ranch dressing or try it buffalo style
Chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, mini tacos and cheese bites served with two types of dipping sauces
Tender Shrimp are dipped and dusted and fried golden brown. Served with of our famous Buffalo Sauce, Bleu Cheese dressing and Celery
Homemade tortilla chips dusted with Mexican Cheese served with fresh salsa and sour cream
Try this unique alternative to that plain ol’ spud. Battered red and green jalapeno slices to liven your plate!
Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Tortillas filled with a blend of Mexican Cheeses.
Served with sour cream & salsa -
Add extra zip with jalapeños -
These tender strips of calamari are lightly dusted and fried up golden brown and served with marinara sauce
Extra thick onion rings served with cool Ranch dressing for your dipping pleasure
Oven-roasted potato skins filled with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon. Served with sour cream and salsa on the side
Gouda cheese mixed up with Mac and Bacon batter dipped and served up crispy brown
Italian breaded mozzarella sticks golden fried, crispy on the outside and oooh so good on the inside, served with marinara sauce for dipping
Mini tacos topped with Cheddar Cheese and served with our salsa and sour cream
Allergy Warning: Shellfish and Peanuts are prepared daily in our kitchen
From the Galley
Items from the galley are served with homemade chips, fries or tater tots, coleslaw and a dill pickle slice.
Lettuce, tomato, grilled or raw onions on request.
Add sweet potato fries, potato pancakes, blue cheese, bacon, fried onions or cottage cheese -
Chicken & Fish
Tender, skinless breast of chicken is lightly blackened, topped with bacon and Cheddar cheese on 8-grain bread with a chipotle mayo for a little extra zip. This one is in a class all by itself
Grilled to perfection with your choice of Mayo or our Homemade BBQ sauce
Tender strips of Cajun seasoned chicken with oven roasted red and green peppers, onion and a blend of cheeses that will awaken your taste buds
Lean breast of chicken lightly breaded with just the right seasonings, deep fried golden brown and served with mayo on a warm bun
Lightly breaded breast of chicken, deep fried golden brown, topped with a blanket of Swiss cheese, a thin slice of ham and mayo on a bakery fresh bun
Lightly breaded breast of chicken fried golden brown, topped with blue cheese crumbles, fried onions and served with buffalo sauce and your choice of ranch or blue cheese on the side
These shrimp are lightly seasoned and fried golden blown. Served on a hoagie roll with our famous Chipotle mayo
Lake Perch Filets, hand battered and fried to perfection. Served with French fries and tartar sauce
Tender buttermilk shrimp deep fried and served with French fries and cocktail sauce
These batter dipped smelt are served up in a generous portion. Because they are so good; we know you just can't get enough!
Half Pound -/ Full Pound -
This is the White Whale of the Cod Family!!!!
This English Pub Style (crispier) battered fish sandwich will make your yell, “Thar She Blows!!!!”
Served on a toasted Hoagie Roll with tartar sauce
Extra items such as cheese, bacon, mushrooms, etc. are subject to an additional charge.
Beef & Pork
Corned Beef stacked high and served hot on rye bread, topped with 1000 dressing, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese
Char-broiled to perfection, topped with grilled onions and served on garlic French bread. Try it blackened. Deeelicious!!
Try this tender seasoned pork piled high with our BBQ sauce. It's just that simple and good!
A triple-decker sandwich featuring lean ham, turkey, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served on toasted white bread
This authentic Cuban sandwich is an oven bakes medley of roast pork, imported ham, dill pickles, Swiss cheese and mustard sauce. It will make you say; “Lucy, I'm Home!”
Sliced Italian beef served on garlic bread and topped with mozzarella cheese
Add giardiniera or sweet peppers -
Two Vienna Beef hotdogs on steamed buns with your choice of French fries or homemade chips. An American classic
All served with your choice of Homemade Chips, French Fries or Tater Tots, Coleslaw and a Dill Pickle Slice
Wraps
Try this tender chicken wrap with lettuce, tomato, onion and Cheddar cheese all dressed up with our signature Peppercorn Ranch dressing
Juicy Flat Iron steak with roasted green and red pepper and onions all wrapped up with lettuce, tomato and Chipotle mayo in our Cheddar tortilla
Tender chicken, chopped romaine and our classic Caesar dressing, all rolled up in a Cheddar tortilla
Tender shrimp lightly seasoned and fried golden brown wrapped up with lettuce, tomato and our famous chipotle mayo
Authentic Cuban with roast pork, imported ham, dill pickles, Swiss cheese and mustard sauce all wrapped up in a tortilla and baked
This is Randy’s favorite! Crispy chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce—wrapped up with lettuce and tomato with your choice of Ranch or Bleu Cheese dressing
Club without all the toothpicks! Turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo all wrapped up in a Cheddar tortilla
This is the classic all wrapped up with smoky bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. A little different twist on the original
All wraps are served with Coleslaw and Homemade Chips, French Fries or Tater Tots
Ask About Our Daily Specials
Salads
Crispy blend of iceberg and romaine, fried or grilled chicken tenders, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, Cheddar cheese and bacon. Served with a Honey-Dijon dressing. (or your choice)
Traditional Caesar Salad. Crispy Romaine lettuce topped with grilled chicken, croutons and parmesan cheese. Served with our Caesar dressing. You’re sure to enjoy it —I guarantee it!!
Tender slices of steak perfectly grilled, layered over a blend of iceberg and romaine lettuce, topped with bleu cheese crumbles and red onion rings! Your choice of dressing but we recommend the raspberry vinaigrette
The small dinner salad comes with your choice of dressing. Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Caesar, Peppercorn Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, French and Sesame dressing
Soup and Chili Seasonal — Ask Your Server for Details
For The Minnows
(10 years and younger)
For our younger guests we offer our special cheese pizza topped with a pepperoni smile. That's right shaped like Mickey Mouse!!
Piping hot macaroni and cheese served with a garlic bread
Grilled to perfection. Served with French fries and a pickle
You’ll love these crisp chicken tenders. Served with French fries. Always a favorite
1/4 lb patty grilled and topped with American cheese and served with chips or French fries
Our Vienna hot dog is served with French fries and a pickle
Add Salad Bar to any Kid's Meal -
For Dessert
All of the menu items at Kief’s Reef reflect the spirit of Kief’s Reef. Hearty dishes prepared with your enjoyment in mind.
Friday Night Fish Fry
Beer Battered, cod filets served with your choice of French fries or baked potato, salad bar and homemade bread and butter
Once you taste it you will be hooked!
(Ask about our soup of the day)
Friday and Saturday Nights
USDA Choice aged Strip Steak grilled to perfection served with your choice of potato
Top your steak with Parmesan Crust,
Mushrooms or Bourbon Sauce -
Add 3 Jumbo Shrimp -
USDA Choice First Cut Tenderloin Filet aged 21 days and char grilled to perfection!
Served with choice of potato
Top your steak with a Parmesan Crust or
Blue Cheese or Bacon -
Add 3 Jumbo Shrimp -
This filet of walleye is served atop a pile of French fried onions and taters, just like the shore lunch you had in Canada. Pretend your waitress is your guide!
This delicious filet of Mahi-Mahi is Char-Broiled then drizzled with Lemon Wine Sauce and Served with Garlic Mashed and Veggies
This is the Real Deal! Lightly dusted and fried up golden brown. Served with Applesauce
These Premium Gulf Shrimp are made per order just for you! Served with your choice of potato
Half Dozen -
Dozen -
All dinners include Salad Bar & Homemade Bread & Butter
Any split dinner will be subject to additional charge.
No Split on All-You-Can-Eat
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McHenry, Illinois 60050-2723