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- VVickiNorthwest Florida •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoSalad and pizza. Very good food and service. Glad we had reservationsMore infoLou Malnati's - LakewoodPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• McHenry•4.4
- RRichardChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFirst 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
- NNatalieChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had such a lovely dinner. Everything was outstanding. The service, food and atmosphere. So welcoming. Went on Wednesday night when bottles of wine are 50% off what a value. Large selection of quality wines. We had the the special…bone in New York strip absolutely delicious. Made to Perfection and the perfect temperatures we requested. Server recommended a lovely wine and that complemented the steaks. Plan to return many times.More info1776 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Crystal Lake•4.7
- FFredChicago / Illinois •5 reviews4.0Dined on 2 Dec 2024While Crystal Lake Junction offers traditional American fare, I’m partial to the Portuguese and Mediterranean influenced offerings on the menu. The Beer Can Chicken options and assorted “bowls” offer up savory and unique options in Crystal Lake.More infoCrystal Lake JunctionPrice: Moderate• American• Crystal Lake•4.2
- MMariChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined on 30 Nov 2024Food was excellent, just did tapas. Cocktails were great. The best was our server! She was so knowledgeable about cocktails as well as the food.More infoThe ANNEX Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Algonquin•4.9
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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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