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Vine and Plate
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(101)At Vine & Plate, we serve globally inspired plates and wine from around the world. We believe that good wine and good food bring people together, creating the moments that life is all about.Crystal Lake Junction
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(48)OUR FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE A PLEASANT LOCAL SOCIAL SCENE.
WE AIM TO OFFER AN ECLECTIC AND DIVERSE MENU, COOL DRINKS, AND FRIENDLY
SERVICE IN A RELAXED, AND FUN ATMOSPHERE.
MOCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, EXPRESSO COFFEES, BEERS, PARISIAN ROSÉ WINES, SPRITZERS
RED, BLENDS AND WHITE WINES ALIKE. REGULAR MILSHAKES OR SPECIALTY MILKSHAKES
FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, AND THEN BOOZY MILKSHAKES TOO FOR THE MORE
ADVENTUROUS,
JUNCTION CLASSICS LIKE BEER CAN MEDITERANEAN CHICKEN OR A FABULOUS
SELECTION OF WACKY GRILLED CHEESES OR FLAVORFUL BOWLS,
NOT EXCLUDING OUR STACKED SMASHBURGERS, aND ORIGINAL RECIPE SEAFOOD SECTION
WE TRY TO COVER ALL THE BASES. WE ALSO HAVE VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MENU.
ALL OUR EXTENSIVE LIST IS ORIGINAL RECIPES AND EACH ONE TASTES AND LOOKS
AMAZING, JUST CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES TOO.
WE ARE OPEN AT 6:30AM FOR THE TRAIN GOERS FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AND
HOME-MADE MUFFINS AND PASTRIES
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- RRobertChicago / Illinois •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe were greeted immediately & escorted to our table. Heather was a wonderful & attentive server who made sure we always had what we needed throughout our meal. Wine options were plentiful & pasta dishes were delicious.More infoFlorio's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Crystal Lake•4.2
- SStevenVIPChicago / Illinois •61 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThere are always unique taste experiences offered at 1776. We both had the sole entree special (Sole over minted pea risotto with beurre blanc) - EXCELLENT! We started with the special "nosh" (grilled Michigan peaches with burrata, basil oil, balsamic glaze) - a delicious flavor combo. We shared the seasonal salad (baby arugula, beets, grapefruit, fennel, grapefruit vinaigrette) which was very refreshing. We ended with the pound cake with caramelized lemon curd - it was really quite a light finish to the meal. The recommended wine was Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand), which was a light, fruit-forward taste that went well with the other courses. Our server, Josh, seemed to really enjoy his work, and the greetings by others on the staff made us feel like we were part of the family.More info1776 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Crystal Lake•4.6
- GGeorginaChicago / Illinois •15 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 13, 2025Great food - we had the baked goat cheese and the chimmi steak bites - both were absolutely delicious. Friendly staff and prices not ridiculous. We'll definitely be back.More infoVine and PlatePrice: Moderate• American• Crystal Lake•4.7
- TTracyVIPChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 22, 2025Love this place, cute decor and tasty food! Can’t go wrong!More infoCrystal Lake JunctionPrice: Moderate• American• Crystal Lake•4.7
- DDenise1 review5.0Dined on May 11, 2025We enjoyed the food, wide variety of things which came to our table fairly quickly. Our second favorite part was ordering because tablet was very easy to use and we’re grateful to the waiter/waitress who explained everything to us for it was our first time eating here. service was wonderful, definitely worth the trip :)More infoKirin King-Asian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Asian• Crystal Lake•4.6
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Crystal Lake is a destination where choosing a place to eat might be a challenge, because so much is available. From fine dining to quick casual establishments, Crystal Lake has plenty of options. Enjoy a steakhouse, a casual eatery or a vegetarian restaurant. At the local steakhouse, try the New York strip steak or the rib eye. You can even order homemade soup like a baked bowl of French onion topped with cheese or the soup du jour. If you're looking for vegetarian choices, then you’ll be delighted by the cuisine choices here. Options include roasted jalapeno hummus and a flatbread pizza topped with mushrooms, artichoke and pesto. Sushi is available in Crystal Lake, or you can always dine at the town’s bakery where croissant sandwiches, skillets and homemade pie are on the menu.
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