Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Grayslake: 1:59 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (224) 541-4445 to confirm.
About First Draft Grayslake
First Draft Grayslake is a traditional American restaurant you'll find at 250 Cty A27 in Grayslake, Illinois. It is one of 30 places to eat and drink we list in Grayslake. It sits in the mid-range price range ($20–30 per person).
First Draft Grayslake is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
Guests can choose from 38 menu items across 4 sections, including Sandwich / Wraps, Pizza/ S/ S/ Kids/ Desserts, Sharables / Ft Items, and Entrees & Specials. Listed prices range from $9.95 to $25.95, with a typical item around $18.95. Menu highlights include Mushroom & Gruyere Burger, Kids' Mac & Cheese, and Pretzel Bites.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (224) 541-4445 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Traditional American Restaurant
- Address
- 250 Cty A27, Grayslake, IL 60030
- Phone
- (224) 541-4445
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Menu
- 38 items · $9.95–$25.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for traditional American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for traditional American restaurants across the US
Based on 31 menus with 2,566 priced items from traditional American restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.55 and $20.99.
At First Draft Grayslake the median listed price is $18.95, higher than the typical $14.00 for traditional American restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 32% | $14.00 |
| Onion Rings | 26% | $8.00 |
| House Salad | 23% | $10.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 23% | $12.00 |
| Cobb Salad | 19% | $18.00 |
| Chef Salad | 19% | $12.00 |
| French Fries | 19% | $6.50 |
| Cheeseburger | 19% | $16.00 |
Calculated from 31 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Rooftop seating
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of First Draft Grayslake there are 13 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 22 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), Burgers & Fast Food (3), Cafes & Coffee (3), and American (2).
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodFred's Diner< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsEmil's Pizza & Pub< 0.1 mi
- Steakhouses129 Center Cut< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexAbel's Cantina< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeSomething's Brewing Coffee0.1 mi
What to expect at a traditional American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are First Draft Grayslake's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is First Draft Grayslake open on Sunday?
Yes, First Draft Grayslake is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is First Draft Grayslake located?
First Draft Grayslake is located at 250 Cty A27, Grayslake, IL 60030.
What is the phone number of First Draft Grayslake?
You can call First Draft Grayslake at (224) 541-4445.
Does First Draft Grayslake offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, First Draft Grayslake offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at First Draft Grayslake?
The typical price range at First Draft Grayslake is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $9.95 to $25.95.
Does First Draft Grayslake take reservations?
Yes, First Draft Grayslake accepts reservations.
Is First Draft Grayslake wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is First Draft Grayslake open late?
Yes – First Draft Grayslake is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near First Draft Grayslake?
There are 22 other places to eat and drink within a mile of First Draft Grayslake. Nearby options include Fred's Diner (< 0.1 mi), Emil's Pizza & Pub (< 0.1 mi), and 129 Center Cut (< 0.1 mi).
How much do traditional American restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 31 menus with 2,566 priced items from traditional American restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.55 and $20.99.
