35 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Crystal Lake

“My husband discovered this restaurant has an entirely gluten-free menu and is farm-to-table. The offerings were so good! On our first visit, we began with the charcuterie board and bruschetta, then two of us had a scallop special, and my son had the flat iron steak. All the bread was fresh and excellent--not "for being GF" but just plain good. The dessert choices were interesting and my husband had the lemon poppy seed cake with a lemon sauce. And the wine list was phenomenal! A fun mix of specialty cocktails, too!We have returned multiple times and had consistently good food and service. The menu evolves to incorporate seasonal items.“

“Run don’t walk. In the top 5 best breakfasts I ever had. I had a the gyro omelet. The pics I posted are of what my friends received. All was perfect. Waitress was super nice.“

“Service, hospitality and food were wonderful!“

“Like speed Gonzales 100 % recommended“

“Great food!! And friendly staff!“

“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 a great time food was really good and we had the special that day; and we both enjoyed it.“

“Locally owned Mexican counter-service restaurant. The seating and ambiance is nothing fancy but the food is excellent. I've had the burritos, tacos, and beans and rice so far and they've all been amazing. Come here for one singular focus, great food.Parking: Parking lot is down the side street in the back.“

“Excellent food and friendly staff. They have a beautiful mural inside. Will definitely be back to try the Sangria.“

“Wonderful atmosphere and great food“

“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.“

“Definitely check this place out! My boyfriend and I got seated upstairs with a window view. It was nice looking out at Crystal lakes town. The food was great! Everything was very delicious and would get again besides my boyfriends salad was only okay. I like that they do punch cards for vegan and vegetarian dishes. The vegan chocolate cake dessert was amazing! Definitely get the local blueberry lavender ice cream to go with! It was soooo yummy!Vegetarian options: Get place to get!“

“Had a great experience here! It's my second time coming and the first was middle of the road but this second time was great. Our server was attentive, kind, and quick. We got pancakes and eggs, pretty simple order. The first visit I wasn't digging the flavor on the cakes but they were much better this time. Notable was the black coffee - probably the best I've had at a restaurant... when you don't add cream and sugar, you notice the quality... it was fantastic! Light roast, fresh, no grounds at the bottom. I appreciate that. Parking was easy, we didn't have a wait, and the place was clean. Also, they have a coat closet!!! Living in a cold climate, I appreciate that as well :)“

“I don’t make a ton of reviews but I had to review Pinemoor because this place knows thin crust pie better than anyone in a 25 mile radius, I’m convinced. I’ve tried just about every other pizza spot in Crystal Lake and none of them have even a contender spot in the race against Pinemoor. The crust alone is a perfectly imperfect canvas, and the sauce is exactly what any true pie lover would want the artist to paint it with. Next time I’m getting extra sauce on top! 6/5 stars all day. I found my new favorite local pie joint, and it’s Pinemoor.“

“Food is excellent!! Great Customer Service.“

“food is as authentic as it can be. love all the food and drinks. truly recommend people to try the variety that they offer. good customer service“

“the food was really good ! great flavor ...nice quiet place to dine“

“We are slowly becoming frequent guests at Wings Etc. it's a small place with a surprisingly grand atmosphere. The staff always seems upbeat and happy so I HOPE that means they are valued and paid well. ?☺️We are a blended family with our kids ranging in ages from 5-16 which means going out to dinner where everyone is happy is a struggle and to find a place that is affordable AND authentically welcoming of our big family? Now that is just amazing to find in such a "hole in the wall" establishment.Looking forward to enjoying many more nights out with our group and getting to experience more of the Wings Etc. team.Kid-friendliness: The staff is friendly and our big party had kids all sitting at their own table beside us, and the waitress was able to easily ask them for their orders and handle the general chaotic nature of kids in the wild. Menu is just varied enough to suite the pallets of young kids without being overwhelming.“

“Little Rice Is one of the best Sushi Restaurants I’ve been to and I’ve been to a lot but this one is one of my favorite because there sushi Is just perfect, Also by the back you can find the chefs making And cutting your sushi. (You must Order a Sushi boat if you’re in a group, So good!)“

“Fun, kitschy old-fashioned tiki bar with great cocktails (especially mai-tai’s), yummy egg rolls, and various tasty and reasonably priced Chinese dishes, nicely presented. Our favorite is the Har Sue Pea Pod. If you’re lucky you might have Danny as your server; he has been there 54 years now, and I’ve never had better, warmer customer service! Live music adds to the atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights or try karaoke night for a lot of fun. In the summer, the large outdoor patio is lovely too.“

“I enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant, but I didn’t think the food was noteworthy. I got a chicken and artichoke panini and it was pretty good, but greasy. The potato salad, on the other hand was the worst I’ve ever had. Being from Texas, I prefer Mayo and mustard in my potato salad, but I have appreciated just Mayo also. This definitely missed the mark. My daughter got the breakfast burrito and thought it was fine, but not special. The best part of our meal was our lattes, which were delicious! We would return for the lattes and to try the beignets. The service was slow, but not surprising since lunchtime was very busy. Our server was friendly and attentive.“

“Update: we had the same great experience as our previous visits. Fun every visit. They have wonderful staff.This Kyoto in Crystal Lake is a fun place with great Japanese food. Of course, the attraction is the cook, preparing your dinner on the grill right in front of you. They put in a great show. It was fairly busy when we were there, but we did have reservations, so we were seated right away. The service was great. It was a wonderful experience.Vegetarian options: You can order only vegetables and the cook asks if you are a vegetarian. He will then cook it in a separate part of the grill.Parking: Lot was fairly full, but there was still parking available.“

“I have been here quite a handful of times now. Their main dish positions are big. I like that they have a "heat" scale of 1 to 5 that they ask you before making your dish. Their appetizers are filling and enough to share. Cons-their satay children is hit or miss. Sometimes it's juicy and all the flavors click and sometimes it tastes old and leaves a sour aftertaste. Also when they pack up your food, if you don't specify to pack the leftover appetizers with your dishes they just throw them out. Otherwise, everyone is nice and the food is worth it to come back!“

“Great food and drinks always a fun place“

“Great atmosphere and servers.“

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

“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...“

“just ate here and it was absolutely incredible. The wait staff were very energetic and outgoing as well as helpful. The food was delicious and the portions very large. their salsa and horchata are my favorites out of everywhere I have been. I also loved the mariachi music and the overall atmosphere. for sure a 10/10“

“Really good food. Friendly quick service at the bar. Nice selection of beer with some local. Ribs, house salad, baked tater with tomato barley soup.....excellent food and alot of food....I will go back when in the area again. Thanks for the service y'all.“

“Everything about this place was amazing! Food was delicious, service was outstanding. Our server name was Becca. She was so nice and made sure we had everything we needed. Every time my friends and I come to this place it is always a 10/10.“

“Had ordered a pizza for myself and a few coworkers. Asked to have it cut pie style but the employee cut it square style.It was a timed work lunch so I didn't have time to wait and have it remade as they suggested. In return they gave me 50% off the pizza and a 2 liter of Pepsi for the inconvenience.As I explained it was not the end of the world. The staff was very apologetic and I left a very satisfied customer.Oh and as a bonus....the pizza was devoured by all!“

“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.“

“Best steak tacos I’ve ever had! The steak is so flavorful and tender. This is my go to place when I’m in the area. Staff is very nice. So happy they now have a bar.“

“We just moved to the area and we went to Goal Line and it was friendly and the food I really don't know how anyone can rate the food but awesome we were there tonight and the chicken fajitas were awesome the best I ever had keep up the great work to the whole staff and owner thank you“

“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.“