Hackney's on Harms

My fish and chips were not good. Fish was dry and hard to cut, tasted like the frozen fish from the grocery stores. Onion brick made me and my son sick. Will not get that again. Waitress was not very good but she was young so maybe she is new. The best part of the whole evening was the reuben egg rolls! I could eat those any day!

Solid place. Love the vibe. Food tasted very good, especially the Burger. Would recommend it for anyone into fried foods. Even the corn beef tastes fresh. Wish the server was more attentive. Didn’t give many napkins or refills unless asked. It’s either because the restaurant is so spread out or the fact that there were very few servers when we came. There was an issue that occurred… We had a bug appear in one of my tables wine glasses. Really freaked them out. But they were extremely nice about it and fixed a new glass. Not something entirely they could control, but we were inside eating sooooo it was a little weird it happened. Nice and quiet. Good place to come to just relax and eat good food. Would recommend and probably come again!

This is an iconic eatery for over 80 years, I was probably last here about 50 years ago and to be honest, I wasn't sure that it had changed much in that time...it looked a bit worse for the wear in the time since I last visited. Known for a good burger and similar fare in a quaint setting, it was still the same. Prices were very reasonable. Disappointment care with the food as I asked for a medium burger and my spouse asked for medium rare and both came out on the rare side. The fries were overcooked. Service was attentive but not what I would describe as friendly. The place seemed more a nice neighborhood tavern than the famous hamburger joint I remembered.

It seems like I only review places that I like. Hackneys on Harms was a family favorite when I was growing up on the mean streets of Wilmette. Alas, I am not wealthy enough to live in the immediate area any longer. But the wife got the idea to grab lunch here for old times sake. It hasn't changed much in circa 10 years. Food is still good. The patio was busy on a warm fall day, and their beer selection is still excellent. My only complaint is that the prices are over twice what they once were - but that can at least partially be blamed on the passage of time. I had their take on a smash burger, and it was very good. We also tried an order of Buffalo-style breaded and fried cauliflower apps, which were surprisingly good. We skipped the fried onions this time. Maybe in another decade if the world holds together. The staff was a couple of hands short, but they did a pretty good job keeping up with the crowd.

The burger was well seasoned and really juicy but I'll have to try it again with another bread other than rye. The onion brick is a fun experience and something you should try at least once. I really enjoyed the service at Hackney's. Our server was very kind and noticed when we were running out of things.

My wife and I came here to experience the food and the Geodesic Domes seating they have outside of the establishment. Overall the atmosphere and service were great! We both ordered 1 Original French Fried Onions in medium, and The Famous Hackney burgers. The "onion brick" was very good, not too greasy and pairs well with mustard in my opinion! The burgers were also very delicious. The only minor gripe we both had was that we both asked for our burgers to be done medium, but received more of a medium rare. Regardless of that, everything else was perfect and we'll definitely be back again!

Really aesthetic outdoor dining that feels like a Biergarten. Very family-friendly, great vibes. Service struggled a lot on our visit, and the famous onion loaf and burgers were just okay. Mixed drink and Reuben were quite good, however.

A historical landmark from a bygone era. They don't make restaurants like this any more. This place has character. It's like an old fashioned roadside inn that somehow managed to survive from the days when Glenview had horse trails. This restaurant serves good food at exceptional prices. Exceptionally high prices.