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Waukegan, IL

Downtown Waukegan (Genesee Street)

North and South Genesee Street around the Genesee Theatre, which opened in 1927 and reopened in 2004.

The Taproom

The Taproom

New (0) · Bar

36 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Live Music
Lucky Scottie

Lucky Scottie

New (0) · Restaurant

30 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Great for Groups
La Jaiba

La Jaiba

New (0) · Restaurant

120 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Great for Groups
La Opera

La Opera

New (0) · Bar

133 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Live Music
Dejavu Bar & Grill

Dejavu Bar & Grill

New (0) · Bar

17 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Live Music
El Patio Cafe & Lounge

El Patio Cafe & Lounge

New (0) · Restaurant

38 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Great for Groups
Taqueria Guerrero

Taqueria Guerrero

New (0) · Restaurant

205 W Water St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Great for Groups
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