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1776 Restaurant, Crystal Lake, IL

1776 Restaurant

4.7 (1804)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
397 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Great for fine wines
We’re a farm-to-table restaurant that’s redefining what fine dining means. We work with local vendors and farmers to find the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. We understand the challenges of finding high-quality options that unique, vegan or allergy-friendly, especially since the owner has Celiac Disease herself, among other dietary restrictions. Our kitchen creates fresh food from scratch every day and can customize to your needs, so we’ve got you covered. Plus, we're the only restaurant in McHenry County to have received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, and our expert staff can help you choose the perfect pairing.

For us, fine dining is more than the very best in food, service and atmosphere. It’s a conversation and a connection to others. We believe everyone deserves good food so we’ve started a movement to do just that.


****ANY RESERVATION REQUESTS FOR PARTIES OVER 4 GUESTS PLEASE CONTACT RHIENNA@1776RESTAURANT.COM OR CALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS W-SAT.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (815) 356-1776
  • Website
    http://www.1776restaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We love to host you and your guests onsite or offsite. Please visit us here from more details here. Let us customize your event, email rhienna@1776restaurant.com or call us at 815.356.1776 for more details. <br /> <br />https://restaurant-1776.squarespace.com/menus-lists/
  • Private party facilities
    We can not accommodate a group larger than twelve guests. For a party larger than four guests please email rhienna@1776restaurant.com to see if we can accommodate your requests.
  • Location
    397 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  • Neighborhood
    Crystal Lake
  • Cross street
    Between McHenry Ave. and Dole Ave.
  • Parking details
    There is additional 1776 parking across the street on Washington Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 1,804 people are saying

1776 Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1776 Restaurant offers "excellent food and service" in a warm, intimate setting. Known for its "100 percent gluten-free kitchen," it provides a safe haven for those with dietary restrictions. The "inventive menu" and "fabulous wine selection" delight patrons, while weekly specials and "friendly, attentive staff" enhance the dining experience.

1,804 Reviews

  1. jim

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another incredible experience. The Chef pairs innovative fresh ingredients & preparation techniques to deliver wonderful flavors, presented beautifully. Service is wonderful.

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  2. Rick

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Reservation and service was timely. Food was excellent.

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  3. Kim VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the atmosphere. Our waitress was awesome and the food was excellent!! I will definitely return!

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  4. Lou

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dining experience. Great service and food was delicious.

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  5. John

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will go back really soon. The food was excellent and the wine choices were awesome well done for the staff

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  6. Tim

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have never in my 53 years of life bothered to take the time to write a review, but after visiting 1776, I just knew I needed to! I was diagnosed with Celiac disease 27 years ago, and hands down, this was THE BEST gluten free food I have ever eaten! Everything was so fresh and delicious! And our party felt so safe eating there, as it is a 100 percent gluten free kitchen! And not just the food was outstanding, our server Josh was just as wonderful! He was so articulate, kind, hospitable, and knowledgeable. We are so grateful to have found this gem, and we will definitely be going back again and again!

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  7. Beth

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were the only ones in the restaurant since we dined early on a Wednesday. Our food took forever and it was cold when it arrived. The food was just ok. Definitely not worth the price! We could’ve had more drinks however our table was not addressed very frequently. We really didn’t care for the menu.

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  8. Scott

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Friendly, helpful service. Chosen for the gluten-free menu, which did not disappoint.

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  9. Ken VIP

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our meals and wine. The flavors were unique and outstanding. Our server was friendly and attentive helpful with menu questions. Wednesday is half price wine for all bottles $76 and under so that was the cherry on top!

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  10. Steven VIP

    Chicago60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1776 is our favorite dining experience in Crystal Lake. Excellent food and service. Their weekly specials draw us in to dine, and their 1/2 price wine bottles on Wednesdays are a fabulous deal.

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FAQs

1776 Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 356-1776.

1776 Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1804 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Suburbs
  5. Crystal Lake

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for 1776 Restaurant

397 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between McHenry Ave. and Dole Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Crystal Lake
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is additional 1776 parking across the street on Washington Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.1776restaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (815) 356-1776
  • Catering
    We love to host you and your guests onsite or offsite. Please visit us here from more details here. Let us customize your event, email rhienna@1776restaurant.com or call us at 815.356.1776 for more details. <br /> <br />https://restaurant-1776.squarespace.com/menus-lists/
  • Private party facilities
    We can not accommodate a group larger than twelve guests. For a party larger than four guests please email rhienna@1776restaurant.com to see if we can accommodate your requests.
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