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Name: The Cottage Pub
Address: 6 E Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL, United States, 60014
Telephone: (815) 459-7520
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

The Cottage Pub

4.4 (221)

$30 and under

Sports Bar

6 E Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

The Cottage, located in Crystal Lake, Illinois is a gathering place for you and your friends. Stop and enjoy our thin crust pizzas, hand pattied Juicy half pound burgers, award-winning British Fish and Chips, or Bangers & Bash! In addition to delicious food, we have several Irish beers on tap. Watch every sports game from March Madness to football season on our flat screen TVs.
Along with our restaurant menu, we offer a catering for several events, in our restaurant or offsite. Visit the Party/Catering Menu page to find out more information.
Join us
*Thursday nights for our Karaoke * Friday for our DJ Dance Party
* Live Music in our Back Room We have FREE peanuts and popcorn to snack on in addition to our menu items, so feel free to stay awhile!
Stop in today—our attentive, friendly staff will meet you in our dining room or at the bar!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sports Bar, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(815) 459-7520
Website
http://thecottagepub.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
6 E Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Neighborhood
Crystal Lake
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Wings
Traditional or boneless. From hot to not: habanero BBQ, chipotle jerk, buffalo, mango jalapeno, cajun, bang bang, sweet chili, BBQ, bourbon, teriyaki, garlic parmesan. Served with ranch or blue cheese, celery and carrots
- (6)$8.29
- (12)$14.29
- (18)$21.49
Nachos$9.99
Tortilla chips topped with melted shredded cheddar, nacho cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, black olives, jalapenos, sour cream and guacamole
Quesadillas$7.99
Flour tortilla filled with cheese and mexican spices. Served with lettuce, jalapenos, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole
Chicken Fingers$8.29
Breaded chicken served with your choice of sauce
Jumbo Shrimp
(Minimum 3 per kind) choose from breaded, coconut, cocktail, grilled or sauteed
- each$1.75
Reuben Rolls$8.99
Homemade from scratch egg rolls filled with corned beef, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut. Served with a side of thousand island
Chips & Salsa$5.99
Homemade tortilla chips and salsa
Cheese Balls$8.99
Original cheddar or spicy jalapeno, served with ranch
Irish Nachos$8.99
Sidewinder potatoes smothered in beer cheese, bacon, and scallions, served with sour cream
Baskets$5.99
French fries, tater tots, homemade chips for
- Garlic Parmesan Fries or Onion Rings for$6.99
Mozzarella Sticks$7.99
Breaded mozzarella cheese served with marinara
Pretzel Bites$8.99
Hot pretzel bites served with your choice of beer cheese, nacho cheese, or honey mustard
Trio Platter$10.99
Reuben rolls, mozzarella sticks, and onion rings. Served with Thousand island, marinara, and ranch

Fresh Salads

Dressings: ranch, bleu cheese, italian, thousand island, honey mustard, caesar, southwest ranch, french, port wine, balsamic vinaigrette, chipotle mayo

Cottage Horse Salad$7.99
Romaine, shredded cheddar, red onions, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and croutons and your choice of dressing
Caesar Salad$7.99
Romaine, parmesan, tomatoes, croutons and a side of caesar dressing
Steak Salad$11.99
Rib-eye steak, romaine, tomatoes, bacon, onions, crumbled bleu cheese, banana peppers and a side of port wine
Cobb Salad$10.99
Ham, turkey, bacon, mixed greens, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, crumbled bleu cheese, and your choice of dressing
Southwest Chicken$10.99
Grilled chicken, romaine, shredded cheddar, sweet corn, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado, tortilla strips and a side of chipotle mayo
Balsamic Chicken$11.99
Grilled chicken, strawberries, walnuts, spinach, bacon, red onions, crumbled bleu cheese and a side of honey balsamic vinaigrette

Build Your Own Pizza

Each additional topping: ($0.99 small / $1.49 medium / $1.99 large) - sausage, pepperoni, bacon, ham, chicken, ground beef, italian beef, taco meat, tomatoes, jalapenos, spinach, pineapple, green/red peppers, mushrooms, onions, banana peppers, giardiniera, garlic, black olives

Cheese
- Small-10" (Serves 1-2)$8.99
- Medium-12" (Serves 2-3)$11.99
- Large-14" (Serves 3-4)$13.99
Veggie
Green peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and spinach
- Small-10" (Serves 1-2)$9.99
- Medium-12" (Serves 2-3)$12.99
- Large-14" (Serves 3-4)$14.99
Cottage
Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives
- Small-10" (Serves 1-2)$10.99
- Medium-12" (Serves 2-3)$14.99
- Large-14" (Serves 3-4)$18.99
BBQ
BBQ sauce, chicken, bacon, green peppers, onions, cheddar, and mozzarella
- Small-10" (Serves 1-2)$10.99
- Medium-12" (Serves 2-3)$14.99
- Large-14" (Serves 3-4)$18.99
Taco
Salsa, taco meat, tomatoes, onions, black olives, jalapenos, and cheddar
- Small-10" (Serves 1-2)$10.99
- Medium-12" (Serves 2-3)$14.99
- Large-14" (Serves 3-4)$18.99
Meat Lovers
Sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and ham
- Small-10" (Serves 1-2)$10.99
- Medium-12" (Serves 2-3)$14.99
- Large-14" (Serves 3-4)$18.99
Hawaiian
BBQ sauce, ham, and pineapple
- Small-10" (Serves 1-2)$10.99
- Medium-12" (Serves 2-3)$14.99
- Large-14" (Serves 3-4)$18.99

Dessert

Julie Ann's Frozen Custard$4.95
A mason jar of frozen custard, graham crackers and a chocolate brownie

Everyday Entrees

Burrito Bowl
Wild rice, sweet corn, black beans, avocado, shredded cheddar, pico de gallo, and lettuce topped with chipotle mayo and cilantro
- Chicken$10.99
- Carne Asada$12.99
- Shrimp$13.99
Tacos
Served on corn tortillas with chips and salsa. Authentic style: cilantro, onions, salsa verde and lime. Cottage style: lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheddar and sour cream
- Chicken$8.99
- Carne Asada$9.99
Mac 'N Cheese$9.99
Macaroni in a blend of cheeses topped with breadcrumbs
Mac 'N Chicken$12.99
Mac 'n cheese topped with grilled chicken, broccoli, and breadcrumbs
Buffalo Mac 'N Chicken$12.99
Mac 'n cheese topped with grilled or breaded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, and chopped celery
Pulled Pork Mac 'N Cheese$12.99
Mac 'n cheese topped with pulled pork, tossed in BBQ sauce, and cilantro
Sizzling Fajitas
Served with rice, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded cheddar and flour tortillas
- Chicken$13.99
- Carne Asada$14.99
- Shrimp$15.99
- Pick Two$15.99

Collage Burgers

All burgers served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Make any beef burger a beyond burger [vegan] add $3. Cheeses $1: american, cheddar, swiss, provolone, mozzarella, bleu cheese, crumble, pepper jack, or goat cheese. Sides: fries, tater tots, homemade chips, coleslaw, veggies, wild rice, or cottage cheese. Substitute side $2: cheese balls, jalapeno cheese balls, sweet potato fries, garlic parmesan fries, onion rings, side salad, or cup of soup. $1 gluten free bun

The Original$9.99
Half pound burger fire grilled to temperature
Cottage Patty Melt$10.99
Grilled onions, cheddar, and thousand island on marble rye
Black 'N Bleu$10.99
Blackening seasoning and bleu cheese crumbles
Black Bean Burger$9.99
Black bean patty topped with avocado and homemade chipotle mayo
Wild West Burger$10.99
Cheddar, bacon, onion ring, and BBQ sauce
South of the Border$10.99
Mozzarella, fried jalapenos, guacamole, and chipotle mayo
Turkey Burger$9.99
Goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes

Sandwiches Wraps

Cheeses $1: american, cheddar, swiss, provolone, mozzarella, bleu cheese crumble, pepper jack, or goat cheese. Sides: fries, tater tots, homemade chips, coleslaw, veggies, wild rice, or cottage cheese. Substitute side $2: cheese balls, jalapeno cheese balls, sweet potato fries, garlic parmesan fries, onion rings, side salad, or cup of soup

Pick Two: 1/2 Sandwich, Sour or Salad$7.99
Choose two of the following 1/2 sandwich, soup, or salad: Turkey, ham, or roast beef and your choice of cheese, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle on french bread, side house or caesar salad, or cup of soup
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich$8.99
BBQ pulled pork on italian ciabatta white bread
The Cottage Reuben$9.99
Corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, and thousand island on marble rye
Chicken Wrap$9.99
Grilled or breaded chicken, romaine, shredded cheddar, and tomatoes, add your choice of sauce and dressing, choose between a flour or spinach tortilla
Chicken Sandwich$9.99
Grilled, breaded, BBQ, or blackened served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a brioche bun
Steak Sandwich$12.99
Ribeye steak, grilled onions and mushrooms, and provolone, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on garlic french bread
Classic B.L.T.$8.99
Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo on texas toast
Cuban Sandwich$9.99
Ham, BBQ pork, swiss, pickles, and mayo on ciabatta bread
Prime Rib Sandwich$11.99
Sliced prime rib and provolone on texas toast served with au jus and horseradish cream
Turkey Bacon Wrap$9.99
Turkey, bacon, romaine, tomatoes and ranch in a flour tortilla
Italian Beef$9.99
Italian beef, mozzarella, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers on garlic french bread served with au jus
Chicken Caesar Wrap$9.99
Grilled or breaded chicken, romaine, parmesan, tomatoes, and caesar dressing in a flour tortilla
Hot Turkey and Swiss$8.99
Turkey, swiss, and pesto mayo on garlic french bread
The California Toasty$9.99
Chicken, bacon, pepper jack, avocado, spinach, tomatoes and southwest ranch on sourdough

Daily Specials

Monday

Jumbo Shrimp$0.85
Dine in only. Breaded, coconut, cocktail, grilled, sauteed BBQ buffalo, cajun, chipotle jerk, bang bang, teriyaki, bourbon, sweet chili, habanero BBQ or garlic parm (min qty 3 per sauce)

Tuesday

Half Price Large Pizzas
Dine in only

Wednesday

Build an Original Burger with Side$5.00
Dine in only

Thursday

Wings$0.60
Dine in only. Try habanero BBQ, chipotle jerk, buffalo, mango jalapeno, cajun, bang bang, sweet chili, BBQ, bourbon, teriyaki, garlic parmesan or plain
Boneless Wings [5 Minimum Per Sauce]$0.60
Try habanero BBQ, chipotle jerk, buffalo, mango jalapeno, cajun, bang bang, sweet chili, BBQ, bourbon, teriyaki, garlic parmesan or plain

Friday

Fresh Cod Fish & Chips$10.99
- All-U-Can Eat Fried Only$12.99
- Lake Perch (One Portion 7 Pieces)$12.99

Saturday & Sunday

Prime Rib Dinner
Dine in only
- 10oz$17.99
- 12oz$19.99

Sunday

Half Slab BBQ Rib Dinner$9.99
Dine in only. With choice of Potato & Coleslaw

Daily Specials - Extras

Fresh Raw Oysters$0.99
Dine in only
Oyster Billy$1.50
Dine in only. Baked Fresh Oysters with Feta Cheese & Bacon
Oyster Rockefeller$2.00
Dine in only
Cream of Crab Soup
Dine in only
- Cup$3.99
- Bowl$5.99

Daily Drink Specials

Monster bloody mary's $13 saturday and sunday available until 5pm

Monday

Corona Bottles$4.00
Captain Morgan$5.00

Tuesday

Coors Light Drafts
- Mug$4.00
- Pint$3.00
- Absolut (No Red Bull)$5.00

Wednesday

$1 Off Craft Beer
Well Drinks$4.00
No Red Bull

Thursday

Miller Lite Drafts
- Mug$4.00
- Pint$3.00
- Glasses of House Wine$3.00

Friday

Aluminum Pints$4.00
Lite, coors light, bud, and bud light

Saturday

Aluminum Pints$4.00
Lite, coors light, bud, and bud light
Captain Morgan$5.00

Sunday

Buckets$14.00
Lite, coors light, 64, MGD, and high life
Bloody Mary$5.00

What 221 people are saying

The Cottage Pub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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221 Reviews

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Skubedoo
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 21, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent waitress. Cauliflower appetizer was tasty. Cottage pizza was very good but crust on veggie pizza was soggy. We'd like to return when it's warmer and sit in the patio area!
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SandieB
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Stopped here for dinner before going to the theater. It’s a great place for casual dining. I had the shrimp basket and my aunt had the cottage pie. Both were great! We got our food in a very timely manner and everyone was very polite. I will be going back again, especially for the cottage pie!
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NancyE
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 7, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We both had a cheeseburger and the spinach dip. The food was excellent!
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KarenH
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 6, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Friendly service was quick and efficient, and the entrees were hot and delicious. We will be back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on November 5, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Got the fish fry. Overcooked, old grease. Third straight bad fish fry over multiple months. Won’t get it again. I am a neighbor, so the cottage is our “go to” place on Friday nights.
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WeHadFun
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 2, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and fun. Servers were a bit confused by who had our table so there was some wait time. Both were very friendly though. Definitely recommend!
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LarryO VIP
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 29, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
I’ve been there many times for the fish fry on a Friday night this time it was so salty it was horrible.
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Chuck
Chicago / Illinois1 review
2.0
Dined on October 29, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Poor service even considering a busy night. Some food served cold, or not prepared well. Baked potato and fried fish were good.
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MikeC
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 27, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We didn't stay. Although we have been regulars at The Cottage, we were dismayed to see that nobody had masks on, and they'd removed their partitions between tables. I'm tired of COVID precautions, but my response is to do whatever I can to bring the pandemic to an end, not to flout the CDC recommendations or the governor's mandates.
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Randi
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 10, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Went specifically for Saturday night oyster and prime rib special. My husband ordered South of the Border burger. It is supposed to come with guacamole but they brought 3 little slices of avocado instead. He asked for guacamole which took about 7 minutes to get. My oysters and prime rib came at the same time even though I specifically said I was having the oysters for an appetizer. At that point I asked to see the manager.The manager said that some people like to eat their oysters and prime rib together so I should have specified that I wanted to have them as as appetizer which I did. She said she would educate the server to always ask if somebody wanted their appetizer first. Her response was ludicrous. My oysters were overly mushy, not firm and plump. I ordered my prime rib medium rare but it came medium at best. My baked potato was barely warm. This was our 4th and last visit. We will not go back. The manager should have offered to compensate us for the inconvenience. Overall it was a terrible experience.
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6 E Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Additional information

Neighborhood
Crystal Lake
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sports Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://thecottagepub.net/
Phone number
(815) 459-7520

The Cottage Pub

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Appetizers

Wings

Nachos$9.99

Quesadillas$7.99

Chicken Fingers$8.29

Jumbo Shrimp

Reuben Rolls$8.99

Chips & Salsa$5.99

Cheese Balls$8.99

Irish Nachos$8.99

Baskets$5.99

Mozzarella Sticks$7.99

Pretzel Bites$8.99

Trio Platter$10.99

Fresh Salads

Cottage Horse Salad$7.99

Caesar Salad$7.99

Steak Salad$11.99

Cobb Salad$10.99

Southwest Chicken$10.99

Balsamic Chicken$11.99

Build Your Own Pizza

Cheese

Veggie

Cottage

BBQ

Taco

Meat Lovers

Hawaiian

Dessert

Julie Ann's Frozen Custard$4.95

Everyday Entrees

Burrito Bowl

Tacos

Mac 'N Cheese$9.99

Mac 'N Chicken$12.99

Buffalo Mac 'N Chicken$12.99

Pulled Pork Mac 'N Cheese$12.99

Sizzling Fajitas

Collage Burgers

The Original$9.99

Cottage Patty Melt$10.99

Black 'N Bleu$10.99

Black Bean Burger$9.99

Wild West Burger$10.99

South of the Border$10.99

Turkey Burger$9.99

Sandwiches Wraps

Pick Two: 1/2 Sandwich, Sour or Salad$7.99

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich$8.99

The Cottage Reuben$9.99

Chicken Wrap$9.99

Chicken Sandwich$9.99

Steak Sandwich$12.99

Classic B.L.T.$8.99

Cuban Sandwich$9.99

Prime Rib Sandwich$11.99

Turkey Bacon Wrap$9.99

Italian Beef$9.99

Chicken Caesar Wrap$9.99

Hot Turkey and Swiss$8.99

The California Toasty$9.99

Daily Specials

Monday

Jumbo Shrimp$0.85

Tuesday

Half Price Large Pizzas

Wednesday

Build an Original Burger with Side$5.00

Thursday

Wings$0.60

Boneless Wings [5 Minimum Per Sauce]$0.60

Friday

Fresh Cod Fish & Chips$10.99

Saturday & Sunday