Dakotas

4.1 ( 415 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM See Hours
$10–20
227 Heustis St, Yorkville, IL 60560, United States
+1 630-381-9390
Dakotas, located in the scenic Yorkville, IL, is swiftly becoming a culinary gem, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional dining experience. Patrons have lauded the restaurant for both its presentation and flavor, with standout items like the BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad and Blackened Brisket Quesadilla frequently highlighted. The thoughtful garnish of crispy fried onion strings and the delightful excuse to indulge in a fresh-baked Bavarian pretzel entice diners to return. Guests rave about the overall ambience, enhanced by friendly service and unique music that elevates the dining experience. Whether it’s the flavorful wings or the irresistible grilled cheese shooters, Dakotas consistently impresses with generously portioned dishes that encourage sharing and savoring. A particular mention goes to the attentive staff like Aiden and AJ, who make every visit feel special. The delightful patio, adorned with a man-made pond, offers a perfect setting to unwind while savoring crafted cocktails and hearty fare. With each visit, customers leave feeling fulfilled and excited for their next meal at Dakotas, where food, service, and atmosphere converge for an unforgettable dining experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has live music
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Dakotas

Jen Marie
May 14,2025
The food was delicious!! Love how they present the food. They really give the food a extra touch by how they present it. Looks great tastes great as well! The grilled cheese shooters are unbelievably good and so filling! The fried asparagus was great as well. I also ordered a pulled chicken sandwich w tator tots, I had to take most of that home because I was so full from our appetizers but both the sandwich and the tots where very good. Our waiter Aiden was such a nice friendly young man. The up beat music that was playing was a nice change from music you normally here in restaurants. Definitely going to visit Dakotas again!
Razz Cali
May 12,2025
Dakotas is the newest and coolest place to go eat and drink in Yorkville. Great location by the river. The place is full of positive energy. The team working their were friendly and welcoming. The patio with man made pond is so nice to sit back and relax while enjoying your food and drink. Enjoyed every minute of being there.
Lettie Burne
Apr 17,2025
Here watching the Bears and enjoying the bucket of 25 dollar wings! Love the Bourbon barbecue flavor, but also just tried salted caramel bourbon and jalapeno mango and they are great! They’re huge too! THATS WHAT SHE SAID! The Bartender Christy is great! Perfect skinny margarita!
Shelly Geyer
Apr 8,2025
Went tonight for my Moms Birthday Dinner... AMAZING!! We had 15 people in our party and our server AJ was the best!!! He was so accommodating and everything that came to the table was spot on! The food was also amazing and the atmosphere was perfect! I can’t say enough good things! From the space, to the food, to the service, and the staff everything was an absolute 10!!! AJ was definitely an 11! Highly recommend!
Bridgette Hanisch
Mar 28,2025
We ate at Dakotas for the first time tonight and we are so impressed. The service was amazing and the food was excellent. Everything was cooked to perfection & the drink menu was a plus. Everything we order was so good. A great way to start the weekend for us.
Michelle Schmidt
Mar 14,2025
Very fun & beautiful space. Looked all the decorations & color scheme. Drinks were fantastic, we got a bourbon peach drink & margarita. Plating was fun, modern & playful. My kids loved the grilled cheese shooters & the kids menu had a lot of good choices. We thought the deviled eggs were yummy. My BBQ salad was HUGE and fantastic! It came in a huge salad bowl & had tons of avocado. We will definitely be back!
Nathan Adams
Feb 15,2025
We had the giant pretzel and the house burgers. They were super flavorful and we were too stuffed to finish it all. Glad we were able to take some home to eat later.
Mike Mansfield
Feb 7,2025
Stopped by while traveling through the area. It’s only 3 blocks from Hwy 47. I had the Brisket & cheese sandwich which is large enough to feed two or eat the other half later. I opted for the waffle fries rather than the kettle chips. The Brisket was very tender and piled high on the sandwich. They do have outdoor seating but decided to eat inside.

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