The Cottage

6 E Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake
(815) 459-7520

Recent Reviews

Peter Sternberg

Great burgers and tater tots. Outdoor seating almost year round. A local Crystal Lake favorite. Good prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tater Tots, Fish and Chips

Adam DeLay

It's your typical small town bar. The patrons here are an eclectic mix which is good, but it's a bit of a cramped environment.The bar staff was wonderful, the food is just OK, but overall we had a good visit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Alina Tolleson

Love this spot. Great specials and best summer time patio.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

David Wyman

Irish dancers on Saturday before St Pat's was fun.. Burger was great. I'll be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger and Rings

Nelson Y.

My wife and I had dinner on Saturday, March 23 at The Cottage in Crystal Lake before a show at the Raue Center. It's a pub atmosphere. Very nice. They brought us popcorn and peanuts while we viewed the menu. Had the Saturday special, 6 oz. filet with a baked potato, mushrooms, broccoli, bread roll. Steak was perfectly cooked and tender. Potato was best I've had in a long time. My wife had the steak salad. Steak was thinly cut and tender. All in all, meal was delicious and perfectly portioned.

Alex Cirves

I called with an unexpected request, when I knew they were busy— I wanted to surprise my family with a round of drinks, on me (the person on the phone). I was so appreciative that they didn’t dismiss me, they took care to make sure they understood the order and who it went to, and were so incredible the whole time. My family got the drinks and were so excited. Thank you so much to your amazing staff on 3/14/24!! Thank you for going above and beyond!

Service: 5

Tim McGinley

Been here a few times and each time reminds me of why i don't like it. I won't ever be back.

Kimberly Leyman

Yep, we would be back if we are ever back in the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ryan M

my fiancée and I come here all the time for nachos and drinks. The staff all know us and are so friendly and accommodating! We adore this bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Oliver Bailey

Excellent food. Only one server/bartender so service was very slow. But the lady working was getting the job done very well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Chuck Dill

Nice place. Good food. Good service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Cunat

Had company lunch all was

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tater Tots, Buffalo

Logan “Brick” Howes

The service is great, the food is amazing, and the Atmosphere is friendly and typically what you expect from a simple irish tavern. Difference is... the pizza is absolutely amazing. As a regular we get it religiously. I'd say it'd be worth a family dinner trip from Chicago on one of their event nights! Or, go in Tuesday for their half price pizzas. Best combo's ever.Parking: Usually packed during FRI-SUN and TUE nights or during major sports games, street parking alongside the nearby bank, and the place shares a parking lot with the antique shop and candy store.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Monday Shrimp Night, Cheese Balls

Kyle

Drinks were good and so was the food. Honestly the oysters are pretty damn

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Ballentine

The food over the past few years has drastically declined. Taste less, either over cooked or under cooked. Just done with the place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

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