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- IIreneChicago / Illinois •25 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat service. Josh is a great waiter. Very attentive and helpful. Food excellent.More info1776 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Crystal Lake•4.7
- MMartyChicago / Illinois •5 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 27, 2024First time here. Food was fantastic! Waitress was excellent.More infoThe ANNEX Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Algonquin•4.9
- JJamesChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 27, 2024Crystal Lake Junction is now my favorite casual food restaurant. The menu is broad in scope and the SmashBurger was awesome. We stated with soup as a side. The beer was cold. The greeting and service were the highlights. When new to a restaurant, you anticipate what you read in the reviews but the staff make the atmosphere complete.More infoCrystal Lake JunctionPrice: Moderate• American• Crystal Lake•4.2
- RRichardChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 20, 2024First time dining at Vine and Plate. Food was excellent and paired nicely with wine (they have a nice list). Service (Amber) was knowledgeable and enjoyable to have serve. We will go there again.More infoVine and PlatePrice: Moderate• American• Crystal Lake•4.7
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Crystal Lake is a destination where choosing a place to eat might be a challenge, because so much is available. From fine dining to quick casual establishments, Crystal Lake has plenty of options. Enjoy a steakhouse, a casual eatery or a vegetarian restaurant. At the local steakhouse, try the New York strip steak or the rib eye. You can even order homemade soup like a baked bowl of French onion topped with cheese or the soup du jour. If you're looking for vegetarian choices, then you’ll be delighted by the cuisine choices here. Options include roasted jalapeno hummus and a flatbread pizza topped with mushrooms, artichoke and pesto. Sushi is available in Crystal Lake, or you can always dine at the town’s bakery where croissant sandwiches, skillets and homemade pie are on the menu.
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