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Benders South Bar and Grill in Lake Villa—great food 🍔 craft cocktails 🍸 ice-cold drinks 🍺 gaming 🎰 darts 🎯 Music Bingo every Wednesday! 🎶 Your neighborhood spot for fun, flavor, and good vibes all week!

🌟🍻 BARTENDER SPOTLIGHT: MEET FINLEY 🍻🌟The response to our first Bartender Spotlight introducing Clare to the Benders fam...
06/15/2026

🌟🍻 BARTENDER SPOTLIGHT: MEET FINLEY 🍻🌟

The response to our first Bartender Spotlight introducing Clare to the Benders family was incredible! ❤️

It was amazing to see so many of you welcome one of our newest team members with open arms, and it reminded us just how much our guests enjoy getting to know the people behind the bar.

So today, we're continuing the series by shining the spotlight on another one of the amazing bartenders who helps make Benders South such a special place...

🍻 Meet Finley! 🍻

Whether you're stopping in for a quick drink after work, grabbing dinner with friends, or settling in for a night of laughs and great conversation, there's a good chance you've seen Finley behind the bar making guests feel right at home.

But there's more to every bartender than what happens during a shift, and we'd love for you to get to know a little more about the person behind the smile, the cocktails, and the hospitality.

👇 Let's meet Finley! 👇

Name/Nickname: Finley ☘️🐞
How long have you been at Benders South? 7 months!
Favorite drink to make? I’m pretty good at opening up beers ;)
Favorite menu item at Benders South? Patty melt w/ crinkle fries 😋
Favorite sports team? BEAR DOWN 🐻⬇️
Taco Tuesday or Fish Fry Friday? 🌮🌮
Dream vacation destination? I would love to visit Ireland 🇮🇪
Favorite movie or TV show? Criminal Minds 📺
Go-to karaoke song? Anything Bruno mars
Dogs, cats, or both? Dogs!!!

If you could have a drink with any celebrity, who would it be? Elvis Presley (huge fan of his music)

What’s one drink everyone should try at Benders South? Chocolate covered cherry martini 🍒🍫

Describe your bartending style in 3 words:
Fun, fiesty & fast ! 💋

Most memorable moment behind the bar? When I worked on my birthday & so many people showed up to celebrate even though I had only just started working at the bar 💕💕

What’s your favorite part about working at Benders South? Bringing in homemade cookies for my Sunday shift customers to close the weekend on a sweet note 🍪🍪

Favorite hobby outside of work? Baking Sourdough 🍞 or doing anything outside!☀️👙🌱

Morning person or night owl? Night
Owl 🦉🌙

One thing customers may not know about you: I have a 4 year old Dalmatian named Ollie 🐾🐾

❤️ If Finley has ever served you a drink, made you laugh, recommended a great menu item, or helped make your visit memorable, drop them some love in the comments below!

- Benders South Bar And Grill | Lake Villa

🍕🔥 STUFFED PIZZA NIGHT AT BENDERS SOUTH 🔥🍕Lake Villa… if you know, YOU KNOW. 😤Our Stuffed Pizza is loaded up with layers...
06/15/2026

🍕🔥 STUFFED PIZZA NIGHT AT BENDERS SOUTH 🔥🍕

Lake Villa… if you know, YOU KNOW. 😤

Our Stuffed Pizza is loaded up with layers of melty cheese, savory toppings, and baked inside that golden buttery crust that hits every single time. 👏

💥 14" Stuffed Pizza — $22
💥 16" Stuffed Pizza — $26

⏰ Please allow about 30 minutes cook time because great pizza takes time 🔥

Want to build your own masterpiece?
👇👇👇

🥩 Meat toppings:
Sausage • Pepperoni • Ground Beef • Ham • Bacon

🫑 Veggie toppings:
Mushrooms • Onions • Peppers • Jalapeños • Spinach • Pineapple • Tomatoes • Olives • Giardiniera & more!

📍 Benders South Bar And Grill
1701 N. Milwaukee Ave. – Lake Villa, IL

Come hungry. Leave happy. 🍕🍻

🥓🌯 CHICKEN BACON RANCH WRAP 🌯🥓Loaded with grilled or crispy chicken, crispy bacon, Colby Jack cheese, fresh lettuce, tom...
06/15/2026

🥓🌯 CHICKEN BACON RANCH WRAP 🌯🥓

Loaded with grilled or crispy chicken, crispy bacon, Colby Jack cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and our homemade ranch — this flavor-packed classic always hits the spot. 🔥

Served with your choice of side at Benders South Bar And Grill in Lake Villa!

📍 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave. – Lake Villa
🍻 Food • Drinks • Gaming

🍝🔥 MONDAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT SAUCIER AT BENDERS SOUTH! 🔥🍝Lake Villa… it’s time to build your perfect pasta plate! Ever...
06/15/2026

🍝🔥 MONDAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT SAUCIER AT BENDERS SOUTH! 🔥🍝

Lake Villa… it’s time to build your perfect pasta plate! Every Monday at Benders South Bar And Grill, YOU pick it — WE cook it. 😍

Choose your pasta.
Choose your sauce.
Add your toppings.
Make it exactly how you want it.

From creamy Alfredo to classic marinara, cheesy baked goodness, chicken, shrimp, meatballs, and more — the combinations are endless and always delicious. 🙌

Start your week with comfort food done the Benders way. Bring the family, grab your friends, and come hungry!

📍 Benders South Bar And Grill
1701 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Lake Villa, IL

🍝 Build Your Own Pasta — Every Monday!

🥪🔥 LAKE VILLA... THIS WEEKEND'S SPECIAL IS STACKED HIGH! 🔥🥪If you're a fan of a great Reuben, you're going to want to ge...
06/15/2026

🥪🔥 LAKE VILLA... THIS WEEKEND'S SPECIAL IS STACKED HIGH! 🔥🥪

If you're a fan of a great Reuben, you're going to want to get your hands on this one. 😎👇

This weekend, we're serving up our incredible Corned Beef Special—loaded with fresh, tender corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, creamy Thousand Island dressing, and crisp coleslaw, all piled high on fresh Paielli's Marbled Rye Bread.

Served with your choice of side for just $16!

🤤 Tender corned beef
🧀 Melty Swiss cheese
🥬 Fresh crunchy coleslaw
🔥 Toasted marbled rye
🍟 Your favorite side

It's everything you love about a classic deli sandwich, made the Benders way.

But here's the question...

👇 Are you a traditional Reuben fan, or do you prefer your corned beef stacked up just like this? Let us know in the comments!

Available all weekend while supplies last, so don't wait too long—these always disappear fast. 🏃‍♂️💨

📍 Benders South Bar And Grill
1701 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Lake Villa, IL

🍻 Great food. Cold drinks. Good times.

🌞🍳 SUNDAY FUNDAY BREAKFAST at BENDERS SOUTH 🍳🌞Lake Villa… Sundays were made for comfort food, strong cocktails, and zero...
06/14/2026

🌞🍳 SUNDAY FUNDAY BREAKFAST at BENDERS SOUTH 🍳🌞

Lake Villa… Sundays were made for comfort food, strong cocktails, and zero regrets about ordering the extra side of gravy. 😎🔥

Whether you’re starting the day early or sliding in for a late brunch vibe, Benders South has your Sunday covered from the first sip to the last bite. 🙌☕

🍽️ BREAKFAST SERVED 7AM–NOON

🔥 WEEKEND FEATURE:
🥩 ½ lb Boneless Pork Chop — JUST $6! Seasoned with our Kick’n Maple Honey Rub and grilled to sweet & savory perfection. The kind of breakfast add-on that steals the whole show. 👏🔥

🍳 BENDERS BREAKFAST FAVORITES:
✔️ Homemade Biscuits & Gravy
✔️ Cajun Shrimp Cheddar Bay Biscuits & Gravy 🔥
✔️ Loaded Omelets packed with flavor
✔️ The Trigger Breakfast Sandwich
✔️ Pancakes, French Toast & more

Big portions. Comfort classics. Benders style. 🍴💯

🍹 SUNDAY FUNDAY DRINKS:
🍅 Barbie’s Famous Bloody Mary
🥂 Mimosas
🌴 Barbie’s Mai Tai for those tropical Sunday vibes

Because brunch without cocktails is just breakfast. 😏🍹

📍 Benders South Bar And Grill
📞 (224) 788-8661

Grab the crew, bring the appetite, and make your Sunday count. 💥🍳🍹



🌞💄 BARBIE’S SATURDAY BREAKFAST TAKEOVER at BENDERS SOUTH! 💄🌞Rise, shine, and sparkle, Lake Villa — Saturday Breakfast is...
06/13/2026

🌞💄 BARBIE’S SATURDAY BREAKFAST TAKEOVER at BENDERS SOUTH! 💄🌞
Rise, shine, and sparkle, Lake Villa — Saturday Breakfast is ON and Barbie brought the flavor and the fun! 💅

🍳 SATURDAY BREAKFAST • 7AM–NOON
Whether you’re chasing cozy comfort or brunch-time glam, we’ve got the perfect morning lineup waiting for you.

🍽️ FAN FAVORITES YOU’LL LOVE:
✔️ Homemade Biscuits & Gravy (or level up with Cajun Shrimp Biscuits & Gravy)
✔️ Hearty Omelettes stuffed with all your breakfast favorites
✔️ Cheesy Breakfast Sandwiches that hit the spot every time

💋✨ BARBIE’S BREAKFAST COCKTAIL LINEUP
Because breakfast tastes better with a little glam and a lot of flavor:

🍅 Barbie’s Famous Bloody Mary
Stacked. Savory. Spicy. The cure for any kind of morning!
💥 Garnished to impress and available in two infused versions that hit just right.

🌴🍒 Barbie’s Mai Tai
Bright, bold, and tropical — sip on sunshine with this island-style sunrise in a glass!

🥂✨ Mimosa Madness
Keep it classic or add a splash of fun flavor — because every queen deserves her morning sparkle. 💫

☕ Whether you’re up early or rolling in fashionably late, we’ve got fresh coffee, fabulous cocktails, and flavor-packed breakfast plates ready to fuel your weekend.

📍 Benders South Bar And Grill
1701 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa, IL
📞 (224) 788-8661

🍔🔥 WARNING: THE MAC ATTACK BURGER IS NOT PLAYING AROUND. 🔥🍔Lake Villa… this beast is loaded, cheesy, messy, over-the-top...
06/12/2026

🍔🔥 WARNING: THE MAC ATTACK BURGER IS NOT PLAYING AROUND. 🔥🍔

Lake Villa… this beast is loaded, cheesy, messy, over-the-top, and absolutely worth every bite. 🤤

Introducing one of the burger monsters from Benders South Bar And Grill…

🧀🍔 THE MAC ATTACK BURGER 🍔🧀

A juicy burger stacked high and smothered with creamy mac & cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience. This thing is BIG flavor from top to bottom. 🙌🔥

And while the Mac Attack is stealing the spotlight today… don’t sleep on the rest of the burger lineup either:

🔥 Cowboy Burger
🔥 Patty Melt
🔥 Po’ Boy Burger
🔥 The Juan Burger
🔥 Stuffed Bacon Cheeseburger
🔥 Classic 1/4 lb & 1/2 lb Burgers

Whether you like smoky BBQ flavor, crispy onion rings, melty cheese, bacon piled high, or burgers that require extra napkins… we’ve got your cravings covered. 😎🍻

📍 Benders South Bar And Grill
1701 N. Milwaukee Ave. – Lake Villa

🍔 Big Burgers
🍺 Cold Drinks
🎰 Gaming
🔥 Good Times

👇 Tell us…
Which Benders burger are YOU ordering first?!

🚨🎣 LAKE VILLA… FRIDAY NIGHT STARTS AT BENDERS SOUTH 🎣🚨If you’re craving a REAL Friday night tradition…👇 this is it. 😎🔥🐟🍽...
06/12/2026

🚨🎣 LAKE VILLA… FRIDAY NIGHT STARTS AT BENDERS SOUTH 🎣🚨

If you’re craving a REAL Friday night tradition…
👇 this is it. 😎🔥

🐟🍽️ FRIDAY FISH FRY + HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS 🍽️🐟

This isn’t just dinner.

👉 It’s crispy cod.
👉 Ice-cold cocktails.
👉 Good company.
👉 And the kind of Friday night that turns into “one more round.” 🍻🔥

💥 TONIGHT’S FISH FRY LINEUP 💥

🐟 Beer-Battered Cod — crispy, golden perfection
🐟 Baked Cod — flaky, classic Midwest comfort
🐟 Beer-Battered Walleye — buttery, rich, Wisconsin-style goodness

🔥 CAN’T CHOOSE? DON’T.
The Combo Plate is the move tonight 😤👇

Loaded with all the traditional fixings and built for people who come hungry.

🍸 NOW LET’S TALK COCKTAILS 🍸

🥃 Old Fashioned — smooth, bold, timeless
🌿 Son of a Birch — floral, refreshing, dangerously easy to drink
🍋 Lemon Drop — bright, crisp, and weekend-ready
🍹 Ryan’s Grand Margarita — Casamigos + Grand Marnier magic
🥭 Mango Margarita — tropical flavor with the perfect smooth finish

🌺 READY FOR VACATION MODE?

👉 The Mai Tai from our Island Cocktail Collection brings tropical escape vibes straight to Lake Villa 🌴🍹

🎯 TONIGHT’S GAME PLAN:
✔️ Grab the crew
✔️ Order the Combo Plate
✔️ Pair it with your favorite cocktail
✔️ Stay longer than you planned 😎

📍 Benders South Bar And Grill
📞 (224) 788-8661

👇 Tell us in the comments:
TEAM COD or TEAM WALLEYE tonight? 👀🔥

Address

1701 N Milwaukee Avenue
Lake Villa, IL
60046

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12am
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 6am - 2am
Sunday 6am - 12am

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