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1776 Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.7(1,806)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.Vine and Plate
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(95)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.
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- HHeikeChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe enjoyed our food and drinks, flatbread and a burger - both were very good. Waiter was awesome and attentive , all staff was friendly. Our 2nd time here and we’ll be back!More infoCrystal Lake JunctionPrice: Moderate• American• Crystal Lake•4.6
- MMichelleChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoService and food were excellent! I love this place and will return!More info1776 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Crystal Lake•4.7
- SSusanChicago / Illinois •9 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoFood was very good and service from Joshua was excellent.More infoFlorio's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Crystal Lake•4.1
- 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•4.5
- PPatriciaVIPChicago / Illinois •44 reviews5.0Dined on May 10, 2025Vine & Plate is a favorite! Consistently great food and service.More infoVine and PlatePrice: Moderate• American• 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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