Ferch's Beachside Grille

I had the bonus of Beach Burger, who was really well done and the garlic friries: The food is above average and beats the duck from McDonald's or us or other such places. They had a manband playing guitar and harmonica. Everyone was in great mood and the atmosphere was relaxed. I stayed until the sun went down. The guitarist said he'd play until 20:30.

Nice place for a quick bite like a burger, fish or hot dog or ice cream while you are? They're wearing Ciderboy's beer. Every time I come, it's a different taste and never disappointed. There is a bathroom left of the counter to wash your hands. Many tables for dinner.

This place is great. The atmosphere is great. I'm not sure they were open, but our bartender was very knowledgeable with his drinks. He didn't say much and ran on the beach, but that didn't disturb us a bit. He had a glass of peanut butter. He was slightly greasy and disappeared into the forest. Will definitely come back!

We visit every year when visiting family. We had great food, brat, hot dog, onion rings and root beers. Thanks chef Katie.

Experience from 6/9/22 I would really like to have a positive review, but this is the second year in a row, that I have gone to Grant park beach to enjoy the beach, and the Ferch 's restaurant, and Ferch 's was not open. (fool me twice). The downside, No beer, no food, no bathroom. I did finally see a gentleman working at Ferch 's around 12:30pm. I asked when would the restaurant open? Not for some time . When asked why I was told, Not until the kids are out of school . I pointed out that the posted hours, (google maps, Ferch 's website, and at the beach entry) stated that it was open daily at 11:00AM. In addition, I did not understand why the washrooms are not open, as the are adjacent but separate from the restaurant. I was told I could use the one at the golf course So, I have been at the beach since 10:30am. Enjoying the sun and the breeze, and looking forward to food, and refreshment at Ferch 's, but now realize I should have packed a cooler. As the need for a washroom was soon to be, I packed up and went home. Why did Ferch 's not post online the real hours? I still don 't know what they are. The hours on Google maps shows 11am 9Pm Confirmed by the business 2 weeks ago. The Ferch 's website, states Opening May 27th, open daily 11AM 9PM. Why not : 1) list the temporary hours 2) don 't know how to do #1 how about a sign out front 3) Have the washrooms opened by the park staff when the park/beach opens. There was more people than I had expected at the beach, and many had comments about when will they open, I am hungry. I am not sure how many people will ever return, with this poor of communication.