Restaurants in Crystal Lake

“Excellent service with delicious food. The four of us shared several entrees with lamb, lentils, and chick peas. We’ll be going back again soon.”

“We’ve been a lot of places for boba- we LOVE coco rolls!! Great flavors, helpful staff, yummy rolled iced cream!”

“Had dinner tonight and absolutely blown away!! Perfectly wonderful with amazing service!”

“Took my wife here for valentine's day and it was fantastic. The food and drinks were amazing, great appetizers and great service, if you want real Italian this is the place to go.We will be back for sure.”

“We had an early lunch here, on a Saturday. It’s a full service bar with a large gambling area and a dining area, in front.

We Had a delicious Samosa Chaat Appetizer. The Chaat had a lot of different flavors in it which found we very pleasing. We had Medium Spicy Butter Chicken, Spicy Chicken Vindaloo, an order of plain naan and an order of garlic cheese naan. They were all delicious, as well.

The Chaat was very filling, so we only ate a little of each of the main entrees. We took the rest to go, with an order of Kheer for dessert.

The service was excellent. It’s good to find authentic Indian food so close to our home. They also have an extensive list of other types of food, including Mandurian Chinese, and Indian style pizzas. We look forward to trying some of those dishes, in the future.”

“This place is one of our favorite places in the area. Everyone who works there is amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, fun, they clearly love the work they do. The beer is awesome, I have my seasonal favorites but always find something good. Love the food trucks, special events, mug club, the vibes, the customers, the family friendly environment and my dog loves it there too!”

“I have been coming here dozen times the last 5 years , has been confirmed sometime ago that the food is amazing , service is fast patron is caring and on top of things , love to invite friends and family here . I recommend this place to all occasions /

Thx for the hospitality guys and Caring about ur customers”

“I attended the family meeting on Wednesday night and was very impressed with the knowledge, support and resources available. I would recommend this meeting to anyone that has a loved one that struggles with addiction.”

“First time here , and won't be the last, everything we had was delicious. Michele N. was a great server !”

“Jude’s offers small plates perfect for sharing with friends. The food choices are plentiful and reflect different culinary choices so they offer things you can’t get elsewhere in CL. The environment is warm and welcoming. Staff provide service that makes sure the experience is a good one.”

“We made reservations and brought our 9 week old, they had the high chair all set up and ready to go when we got there. Very friendly staff, amazing food. Will definitely be going back!”

“Great atmosphere and servers.”

“great service and delicious food !”

“We arrived early 5:30 with no reservations and got seated fairly quickly.. i ordered the seafood platter and chose calamari & shrimp.. the chef was exceptional at grilling everything to perfection, seasoning, and entertaining each and everyone at the table. It was an experience to be remembered.

My food was abundant and came out perfectly grilled and seasoned. It comes with soup, salad and even ice cream after words. I ate everything!!

Despite the slightly higher price points than the average dining experience it was well worth it. I would do it again especially for special occasions.

Thank you to our chef for enjoying what he does and sharing his talent with us ?”

“We absolutely love everything about Kirin king. The staff is wonderful, the food is amazing, best crab Rangoon I have ever had. The prices are good. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant, I hope it succeeds!”

“We were there on a busy Sunday morning and the service was good. Waited only 20 minutes for food for our table of 5. Food was hot and of good quality, but nothing special. I had the pumpkin pancakes and while good, I have had better. Restrooms were sufficiently clean for a busy morning. A good experience overall and would definitely meet friends here again.

Parking: There is a large lot though the restaurant itself is a little off the path if you have never been there before, near business park and hotels.”

“Wow! A very great place for a amazing lunch! The service is top notch as is the food. It was our first time at the Duke’s and Greg helped us picked the food items and had a lot of patience with our kids. Even the soups were to die for... I absolutely loved the Duke’s chicken sandwich. The Duke’s burger was fantastic! the vibe of the restaurant is very welcoming and great for family celebrations. Of course, make sure you order some Honey Pecan cookie skillet with some ice cream to celebrate when there! Also, remember to check out a free Photo Booth !”

“Was my first time eating sushi and was delicious, I am sure I will go there again, The service was excellent,”

“I am always very impressed with how clean, organized and maintained this location is!!! Thank you for giving us a very nice place to allow our children to have fun and be safe! Management should definitely applaud their employees for keeping this place top notch!”

“The Breakers was my mother's favorite place to go out to eat. I took her to The Breakers many times. We always enjoyed any of the many menu items that were available. Elizabeth Landers was her name, and I am sure you are familiar with her son Edward. The service was always top notch.She liked a Brandy Ice for desert!”

“Hi. I would like to say thank you to Jacki at the Crystal lake location. She was so kind and showed empathy when I was there on Thursday 8/1/2024. It’s been a difficult week and my mom had passed away that morning. That was my first meal in about a week. She was so kind to pay for our meals. Thank you so much. I would like for that owner to know this and we will be returning back soon! 10/23/2024- we had Maya as our server today. She is also another wonderful asset to your team! Thank you for the Bingo night!”

“Our waitress Madison was exceptional! We were there for my nieces pre birthday lunch and shopping. The waitress made her feel like a princess!! Thank you Madison for the above excellent service �”

“Stumbled upon this place after being a bit disappointed with my bubble tea from another place in the area. I loved the energy from the moment I walked in! The coffee smell is just enough to make you crave a blanket and a good book, the staff were friendly and inviting, plus I wasn't disappointed with my iced chai! 10/10 would - and definitely will - return.”

“Vegetarian options: Not sure

Dietary restrictions: Great

Kid-friendliness: Loved it

Wheelchair accessibility: Very assessable”

“Mouthwateringly delicious! As someone who is fortunate to not be restricted by gluten, I can honestly say Pamela and her team make treats that I would never know was “missing” anything. Cannot wait to see what delicious treat is in store next time!”

“Great little Cafe! Defenitaly recommend!”

“I always love coming here. The customer service is exceptional and Yash is one of the most kindest and warmest employee here. You always get positive vibes here. It’s one of the better subways to eat at. Sandwich making is exceptional here!”

“great specialty coffee and a lovely setting. You won't be disappointed!”

“My first time at Andy’s was excellent . The food was outstanding , came out quickly and hot . The owner Came around several times to ask if everything was okay , the waitress was super nice and great service . All staff very attentive . This restaurant is very very clean and you can tell they care about there business . I highly recommend this place .”

“Great dairy free options!”

“Tried it for the first time today, I was greeted so kindly and she recommended me some yummy pastries. So delicious, and a great place to visit!”

“Ordered a custom thin crust pizza for pickup. Very impressed with the taste and quality. Have not tried their deep dish but I would 100% recommend their thin crust the next time you’re in the mood for pizza. ?”

“Wasn’t sure what to expect for a place just off the side of the road- but I was pleasantly surprised. This place has the largest variety of whiskey in the area. Highly recommend it for a night cap or just a drink with your SO. The staff is very friendly, as are the patrons. They also have a wall for gaming- if you enjoy gaming- and plenty of televisions.”

“Service, hospitality and food were wonderful!”

“EVERYTHING ☆☆☆☆☆+ and more!”

“The food is absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is wonderful and our waiter was fantastic. I will definitely be back.”

“Great place! Our party of 5 bellied up to the bar and had a great time. Jim our server and Scott the bartender made some great recommendations on drinks and apps. Watermelon margarita was the best one in the flight we had. The Tequilla Old Fashion was fantastic! Definitely made new friends and will be back often”

“Great restaurant! dined here on a Tuesday night. wonderful, young, courteous and professional staff. they recommended things with confidence. I am so glad I finally tried the place.”

“Hands down La Fonda is second to none! Best authentic Mexican restaurant in McHenry county!!!”

“on our first visit 4/16/24- tried chicken fajitas and chicken taco meal. Both were delicious and huge portions. Waitress was attentive and friendly. We'll be back!👍”

“I visited the Crystal Lake Culver’s on Saturday, May 24th, 2025. I am an avid fan of Culver’s and I have visited 35 locations in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri and Kentucky. As a resident of Crystal Lake I visit this Culver’s very regularly. The food was excellent and the service was quick. I definitely recommend the ice cream and the chicken. 5/5 I will definitely be back very soon. (Written 6-3-25)”

“Estuvimos en chicago Chrystal lake Illinois y pasamos a Anas cakes and bakery probamos los mejores volobanes de pollo y jamón con queso! También la quesadilla llevamos para mandar a nuestras familias en otros estados , Probamos el mejor pastel de tres leches y como es famosa por sus deliciosos pasteles encargamos nuestro pastel de bodas y fue espectacular lo más elegante y hermoso y delicioso !!!! Recomendado al cien! Si andan en Chicago deben ir a probar Anas cakes and bakery ❤️”

“We were in the area after visiting the Trading Post, we noticed the sign for fish fry on Fridays, stopped in around 1pm and was warmly greeted by the bartender, a lot of regulars were inside but she did not ignore us and took our drink and then our fish order. Food came quickly and was delicious! I had the fish tacos. We really felt welcomed and we were satisfied with the whole experience.”

“The cupcakes are creative and delicious! I like the carrot cake one with bunny ears, and the one with pink buttercream and the Cheshire cat grin.”

“We found you guys years ago: your our favorite spot: Just tried your cauliflower pizza Omg it was fantastic!!!!!”

“So yummy! Highly recommend the pork and such nice staff😊”

“I was there for a fundraiser last night. The food was really good, especially your salsa! Our server was attentive and kept track of our large group really well. We hadn't been there for a long time but will definitely be back again! Thank you so much.”

“Amazing, astonishing, yummy. The chicken here is so good. It can be a bit chewy and messy sometimes but it is perfectly heated. My personal favorite thing there has to be the bread. (I usually replace my coleslaw with another bread.) and the #1 thing we have to mention is the sauce. It truly could not get better.”

“Always a great experience at the Crystal Lake CFA! Recently placed a catering order - everything was delicious, hot, ready on time and, as always, the staff were wonderful!”

“The Brisket Tacos and the Fries.”

“Stopped here for my first time ever by using the Too Good To Go app and was surprised to see all of delicious options they have. I will definitely be going back to try out their salads. I got the Waldorf chicken salad wrap and it was delicious.”

“First time here recently.

Ambiance: cozy and comfortable. Nice patio outside.

Service: The staff took very good care of us. They were quick to take our orders, bring the food and drinks, and to check in on us.

Food: Delicious! I had the Caesar salad and chicken wings. Everything was very fresh and the salad dressing was tasty. Lots of chicken, croutons, and sprinkled cheese in the salad.

Only one complaint - the music was not very good ? country Western pop is not good.”

“The sweet owner walked across the tracks this morning to give my daughter an avocado egg sandwich before taking the train to Chicago. He heard my daughter wanted one and he was so kind to Bring her one. Btw my daughter enjoyed it on the train! Thank you again for your hospitality!”

“We went here last night for Singo and what a great time! There was about 40 people playing and it was soooo fun!!! The food here is OUTSTANDING! They have a limited menu of flatbreads and sliders! Don’t be fooled by the limited options. They offer all types of flatbreads and sliders! Delicious!!
The 2 girls that run this, Tara and Kenzie, are fantastic!!! These 2 did everything from cooking to bartending to serving! The service was top notch!

We will be back and make sure to try the meatball flatbed ?”

“They make actual Mexican food, and it is very good. We did have to park in the back, and it is very small and seems unsafe, but we were fine. The food was great!”

“Owner is super nice, came by and offered me a free taco from his food truck. Went ahead and gave it a try. Show some love if you ever see him around!”

“my local jersey mikes is trash. this one in crystal lake is awesome. very friendly staff. last time my card wasn't working and the girl hooked me up. I like her the most at that store”

“The gentlemen at the counter were courteous, enthusiastic about their products, and very entertaining. I could have stayed all day! They had a sample platter with turkey and ham salad, bread slices, and pimento cheese spread. It was delectable. I can't wait to go back with my girlfriends and enjoy a quaint lunch in their café.”

“Celebrated my birthday there the chocolate bomb was Awesome!!!”

“Great food and drinks always a fun place”

“Super cute "authentic" vibes 🇲🇽 DELICIOUS food!!!”

“First time trying a McAllisters. Loved it. Friendly staff. Soup, sandwiches great! Omg. Loved their sweet tea!!”

“I have been ordering from here for dinner where I work. We all aty work enjoy the pizza & appetizer. I ordered a Chicken Ceasar salad, a small BLT pizza & an Italian Beef with giardiniera with a side of adjustable. Well my coworker told me she only received 1 small Ceasar dressing for the salad (2 or 3 for the salad would have it nicely covered), Italian Beef was a fully disappointment. I would NEVER recommend that at all. The menu for the Italian Beef is NOT true at all. The menu says "NOW WITH MORE MEAT", well I received more giardiniera then meat. When I called she told me that it was 6ozs. of meat that all beefs get. I can tell you as a former line cook that packaged Italian Beef that what I received was NOT 6ozs since I packaged 7ozs of Italian Beef. I DO NOT recommend the Italian Beef at all. I was excited to get the be since all I heard was good things but when I received it and looked at the sandwich it was giardiniera with very little Italian Beef and I received 2 large containers of auju. I was really DISAPPOINTED on the sandwich and the answer that they gave me. If your menu says "NOW WITH MORE MEAT" 6ozs is not enough. It was a GIARDINIERA sandwich with Italian beef... Other pizza I will not order anything else. VERY DISAPPOINTED.... Pictures will be posted...”

“We got the tuna melt and the California club and they were the best sandwiches we'd eaten in a LONG time. The tuna wasn't fishy at all and everything was fresh...they did not skimp on the veggies and good stuff. We had our dogs there and they were very accommodating.
The potato salad could have used some pepper, but otherwise everything was GREAT. Pictured is the California club.”

“Loving Conscious Cup! The food is excellent and the coffee is soooo good. The staff is very friendly (s/o barista Emma!) and service is quick. What more could you ask for! Bravo CC :)”

“Everything was amazing. To start the pizza is ??????. I get their half cheese and half pepperoni and it is the best pizza I have ever had, and that is saying a lot because I don’t really like pizza. Their service is generally fast but you can’t eat in the pizza place, it is takeout or delivery.”

“Pete the bartender is very quick, attentive and professional.”

“This is a wonderful neighborhood bar. Like the old south side.”

“Love the food here! But, not great customer Service. The service was pretty fast… But they did not have any cheeseburgers as it said on their menu for the kids meal. I also did not have any chicken nuggets from the kids meal, They also had no Lengua tacos and only enough steak to make three tacos. And I would also recommend updating your website to include that you no longer serve alcohol”

“We tried this place for the first time today. It was fantastic great good perfect blend of great homemade Mexican food with great American breakfast foods as well! I had the huevos rancheros with French toast, so delicious! Great service and great food! 10/10”

“we've been going to Chen's for over 30 years at least once a month. people are awesome, the food is outstanding and the prices are exceptionally reasonable. disregard negative reviews. anyone that goes there on a regular basis would highly recommend. a nice family restaurant not a chain.”

“First time there. Definitely not my last. Had the Chicago Dog and fries. And an Italian Beef with sweet. Both 5 STARS!! Next time I'm ordering the "Bada Bing". The menu is huge. So little time.”

“Called for pick-up, and it was ready quickly. Great wings that aren't breaded! Many options for sauces and rubs and the ones we tried were flavorful! Going to dine in next time. Looks very inviting!”

“My pizza place since forever!The best there is in CL
Love,Love,Love Pinemoor pizza
Moved to Florida a while ago and always make sure I get to Pinemoor when I’m back up there
Missed my chance last time and regretting it”

“Cozy place to bring your family or have casual business meetings. Love their drinks !! So much better than Starbucks . All the gals are super friendly too! ✨”

“great food, good service, can't wait to go back. 👍👍”

“Best Thai in suburbs! I have loved Thai food for much of my life and outside of the city, even after trying multiple Thai restaurants from the North Shore and burbs all around the area, this is hands down the best around! Fresh, not over cooked, spiced to perfection. While I would love to have a go to place closer, we will gladly continue to make the 30 minute drive to Crystal Lake to eat this high quality Thai. Prefer take out as the ambiance isnt spectacular but when we have eaten there, service is top notch.”

“The wings here are fire! So they can keep their name. Lol. The service is good but could be better. We take the 20 min trip for the wings. 8 out of a 10. Give it a try!”

“Burger and fries were both great”

“love this place. great service and drinks. the food is well priced and delicious”

“Only bar I ever go to. You can thank Megan for making this my favorite spot to drink and share some laughs with friends. Always a great atmosphere thanks to her.”

“Dillon, Emily, Riley, Samantha, Ben, Hailey & Tamra, and others are out of this world. They greet me all the time and other customers. They should be moninated for the best Starbucks ????????”

“When I arrived I had encountered quite the environment, firstly I really needed to piss so I entered the bathroom only to see a severed head in one of the urinals. Honestly I wasn't too focused on it as I REALLY needed to pee. I was seated near a cracked window but frankly, it just added to the atmosphere you know? My waitress Amanda was really sweet to me, nice woman... until I saw her go off on an family that was eating there... had a weird grudge against the grandma. I got my jamón al vapor quite quickly and the taste is even better. Now I am not one to nitpick, but when I requested I get one of those tiny umbrellas for my water what I got in return was a tiny skateboard instead, not ideal but I made it work. Overall would recommend, just stay out of the 2nd stall in the male restroom... that's my stall.”

“The best customer service ever!”

“I had a Birthday party for my husband here. There were at the least 20 people. I can't tell you how wonderful Bryce our waiter/bartender was awesome! To be slammed with orders, all at once.....he was outstanding!”

“The Inside Scoop has the best Hot Fudge Sundaes in Crystal Lake! Although they have a variety of ice cream selections, I love the vanilla ice cream, it tastes homemade. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend stopping in!”

“Friendly staff and some of the yummiest food I’ve had! Come try it and I promise, you’ll want to keep coming back.”

“Chilis is a favorite spot for my kids when we go out with Grandma and Grandpa! My youngest has some severe allergies and he is now old enough that he wants to be ordering his own kids meal when we eat out. The manager and staff were so kind and accommodating on our last visit and let us know the items that were safe for him. We are happy to have another place where we know we can safely order food together as a family. My little guy was so proud to be able to order his own kids meal. My kids also LOVE their chips and salsa.”

“Always great service and excellent food! The pizza is the best!”

“reasonable for the pasta!”

“I just wanted to thank my Starbucks Baristas at this location. Every single one of them is so incredibly kind and welcoming. Even if I’m having a really bad day they always make me smile. When I walk in they know me and know my order by heart (even though it’s stupid complicated). Today I walked in and she had already started loading it into the register by the time I walked up. I go out of my way to go to this location even if another location is closer. I just wanted to let them know how much it means to me and that their kindness, professionalism, and winning attitudes do not go unnoticed. You all are the absolute best!!!! Thank you all so much for your hard work and friendly smiles.”

“Yo! This place is off the chains! Probably the best Dairy Queen in the country imo”

“We ordered on a Sunday right around the time they opened 11am. There was a rude man in a lobby complaining about the wait which they had only been open for 30 minutes. My husband maybe waited 10 minutes for hot fresh food, there was a soup and an extra fried rice in our order and 3 sodas were thrown in for free, the sweet and sour chicken had large pieces of chicken, the house friend rice was amazing! My husband who isn't a fan of this type of food was able to order a hibachi steak and loved it! And the shrimp and broccoli was perfect with large pieces of shrimp. I was actually sick so this food was wonderful and definitely made me feel better! Will be ordering again and if we can find a babysitter we may dine in next time!”

“We ordered a catering package from Papa Saverios in Crystal Lake for Mother's day and the food was outstanding. Our package included the Italian beef, mostaccioli, fried chicken and swapped out the garden salad tray for their chopped salad (for an extra cost) but was so happy they were able to accommodate us. Everyone commented on how good the food was especially and surprisingly the fried chicken. It came crispy, moist and delicious. We will continue to do our catering with them! Thanks Papa Saverios for an outstanding job!”

“We got 4 pizzas for a company meeting. They were so good. Delivered on time + the delivery man (i didn’t get his name) was super super nice when he dropped off the pizza!”

“Thank you Crystal Lake Noodles and Company for great service!”

“Dustin, the front counter, young man was increadibly courteous. A great asset to your store, the food was good for fast food, definitely a change for the better all and all a strong 7 truly worth the stop !!”