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1776 Restaurant, Crystal Lake, IL

1776 Restaurant

4.7 (1806)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
397 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 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.

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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
  • Executive chef
    Jill Vedda
  • 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.
  • 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 1,806 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 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 a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "100 percent gluten-free kitchen," it provides a safe and delicious option for those with dietary needs. Guests praise the "fabulous" wine selection and the "beautiful presentation" of dishes. The atmosphere is "inviting and comfortable," making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,806 Reviews

  1. ahmad

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We started with crab cake and meatballs. Crab cake was delicious no issue Meatballs very bland, lacking seasoning Followed by wild rice soup and the seasonal salad with beets Soup was under seasoned nothing special just broth with rice and couple pieces of mushroom Salad had nice amount of dressing but again lack of salt and pepper. I had to ask for fresh ground pepper. Filet and lamb for dinner: Filet cook exactly as requested good sauce not so great with the turnips Lamb was very tender however the dish was missing heavily seasoning Dessert: Ice cream sandwich: ice cream good, something was not right with the cookie. Under cooked and ratio of flour was off. Not good at all Cold brew would have been nice. However the ice cream has large amount of ice on it even with the coffee poured over. We had a bottle 2017 saint Emilion wine was very good. No bread was offered. When asked about it a slice of toast with butter was brought to the table. Our bill was $255 with tips. I would have expected a higher level of cuisine. The food lacked tremendous amount of seasoning. The place has great opportunity to be great but is missing on the little details. Would not recommend. I would expect the restaurant to be similar to cooper's Hawk, Le vichyssois that is to be in lakemoor illinois or DJ Bistro. The place was completely empty by 9:30 on a Saturday night.

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  2. Carol

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I got my food and it was cold. Not something you would expect from an upscale restaurant. Sent it back and received not exactly what I ordered in first place. By this point I just ate the meal.

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  3. Michelle

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent! I love this place and will return!

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  4. Steve

    Milwaukee23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Braised short rib special was the standout dish. The old-fashioned cocktails were great and the service was fantastic!

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  5. jim

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    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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  6. Rick

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

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

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 1806 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

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 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
  • Executive chef
    Jill Vedda
  • 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.
  • 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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