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Where to eat American food in Crystal Lake: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States. Crystal Lake is a city in McHenry County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Named after a lake 1.6 miles (2.6 km) southwest of the city's downtown, Crystal Lake is 45 miles northwest of Chicago. The population was 40,743 in 2010. Crystal Lake is the largest city in McHenry County, part of the Chicago metropolitan area.
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10. Andy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By James B
Fresh made by the owner's son, Louie, the clam chowder every Friday is fabulous, lots of soft, buttery clams and a wonderful chowder. A favorite place with the locals, breakfast and lunch daily with dinner on Friday nights, good fish fry. Very reasonable prices with a wait staff that's been there for years. Easy parking across the street and behind.
9. Village Squire
Overall Ratings
4 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By applegirl57
We have been going for years. Very extensive menu. Plenty of variety. The food is quite good. We had the fish and chips special for lunch and it was a huge portion and delicious. Our server was very attentive and friendly. A good casual dining spot that is always reliable.
8. Cafe Olympic
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By AndrewHoot
This place is great for greasy, classic diner food. The biscuits and gravy are especially good. Remember cash as this spot is cash only. And seating is limited but service is in the blink of an eye. You wonât wait long even on busy days.
7. Around the Clock
Overall Ratings
4 based on 163 reviews
Local diner serving breakfast & classic American eats in retro surroundings with an in-house bakery that specializes in pies and cookies.
Reviewed By applegirl57
Good family restaurant. Menu with plenty of variety. The food is well-prepared. Service is excellent. My sister and I went twice while I was visiting--both times for lunch. We had omelettes, and they were great. Prices were very reasonable. Plenty of parking. Strongly recommend.
6. Jameson's Charhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 251 reviews
Located at the Northeast corner of Route 14 and Pingree Road, Jameson's Charhouse in Crystal Lake has been serving steaks, chops, and fresh fish since 2009. Open for lunch, dinner, and all holidays. Call to make reservations today!
Reviewed By jcmacsue
We went for the first time. We had the Chipotle shrimp for an appetizer, it was really good. We also had an entrée each--NY Strip and Sirloin/grilled shrimp. Both steaks were done as ordered--very good. However our baked potatoes had 'rot spots' (I am quite picky about my food) which we did not discover til we had eaten most of it--also, they were dry. We were there early so might have been from day before and recooked?? The asparagus was superb. We had soup and salad and the bread. That was filling in itself. Our service was excellent, I believe her name was Abby. She was always on the ball--as soon as we were done with soup she brought our salad and also brought the meal at the perfect time also. So many places bring everything as soon as it comes up--so one is rushed. She always kept our tea filled and allowed us to enjoy our meal, instead of constant interruptions. Mgmt seemed nice, and visited some of the tables to see how people were doing. Table behind us seemed a bit difficult, but staff handled it professionally. I would definitely recommend this place. A bit high riced, but you get what you pay for
5. Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 234 reviews
Casual gastropub featuring gourmet sandwiches and comfort food featuring locally sourced organic and sustainable foods. Over 140 different Craft Brews and Belgian Ales, 21 of which are on draft.
Reviewed By H5164QOjimh
The asparagus soup was very spicy. I liked it but be prepared. The beet salad was very good with lots of variety, small amount of lettuce. Had salmon on the salad and it was fine- nothing special. Other couple liked their burger which was mixed with mushroom to make it more sustainable. Reasonable prices for very good food.
4. 1776 Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
We are a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Crystal Lake, Illinois. We believe fine dining is more than the very best in food, service and atmosphere. It is creating a space where you feel at home, in a way, but are still surprised. Itâs a conversati
Reviewed By Bob60098
noisy.The new owner spent some time and money remodeling this establishment and it shows. However, the downside is a very noisy venue despite their attempts at sound deadening panels in the ceiling. Perhaps some soft materials on the walls and carpeting would help. The level is such that some patrons, it seems, talk louder so their companions can hear them and the level spins out of control.Our server was attentive although the place was busy.Foodwise, the fare is varied, well-prepared and not your everyday menu.I thoroughly enjoyed my butt steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables. My wife's pork tenderloin with sweet potatoes and vegetables was also very good.The salad served with our meal was good sized, fresh and we especially liked the fact that they toss each salad with the chosen dressing rather than just ladling on a portion of dressing. Nice even coverage of dressing (which were delicious).Only the noise level kept us from giving this restaurant a "5".Thank you for your feedback! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. Noise can be a challenge when you have a full dining room, but certainly a problem we feel fortunate to have! We will definitely take your feedback into consideration and look forward to having you again soon!
3. Nick's Pizza & Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 182 reviews
Our Purpose: âThe Nickâs Experienceâ Our dedicated family provides this community an unforgettable place; to connect with your family and friends, to have fun and to feel at home! Nickâs Pizza & Pub is a Purpose and values-driven company. We honor the peo
Reviewed By DaveE45
Called ahead and told 10 minute wait for our group, left name and phone number. Arrived and found out the girl remembered the call but couldn't find where she wrote it down. Said it would be 10 minutes, it was 30, seems she tells everybody 10 minutes. Claimed lack of servers when people complained, several groups left!Food and service were very good, but the front desk needs training desperately.
2. Benedict's La Strata
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
This is the best breakfast place in Crystal Lake. The menu is great, the food is great, the atmosphere is great, the prices are great.
Reviewed By PJliketotravel
This place was in a cute downtown area with inside and outside seating. They had a huge menu and coffee selection. The service was fast and friendly. The food was exceptional. French toast was right on! No wait times at 9:00 a.m. Great place for breakfast.
1. 1776 Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
We are a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Crystal Lake, Illinois. We believe fine dining is more than the very best in food, service and atmosphere. It is creating a space where you feel at home, in a way, but are still surprised. Itâs a conversati
Reviewed By Bob60098
noisy.The new owner spent some time and money remodeling this establishment and it shows. However, the downside is a very noisy venue despite their attempts at sound deadening panels in the ceiling. Perhaps some soft materials on the walls and carpeting would help. The level is such that some patrons, it seems, talk louder so their companions can hear them and the level spins out of control.Our server was attentive although the place was busy.Foodwise, the fare is varied, well-prepared and not your everyday menu.I thoroughly enjoyed my butt steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables. My wife's pork tenderloin with sweet potatoes and vegetables was also very good.The salad served with our meal was good sized, fresh and we especially liked the fact that they toss each salad with the chosen dressing rather than just ladling on a portion of dressing. Nice even coverage of dressing (which were delicious).Only the noise level kept us from giving this restaurant a "5".Thank you for your feedback! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. Noise can be a challenge when you have a full dining room, but certainly a problem we feel fortunate to have! We will definitely take your feedback into consideration and look forward to having you again soon!
