Crystal Lake Junction

Name: Crystal Lake Junction
Address: 88 Railroad St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States, 60014-4361
Telephone: (779) 994-7925
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (48)

$30 and under

American

88 Railroad St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4361

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Kid-friendly
Great for craft beers
Great for creative cocktails

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

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(779) 994-7925
Website
https://www.crystallakejunction.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
88 Railroad St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4361
Neighborhood
Crystal Lake
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

What 48 people are saying

Crystal Lake Junction reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Suburbs
Kid-friendly
Northwest Suburbs
Healthy
Northwest Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Crystal Lake Junction offers a diverse menu with impressive dishes like the "shrimp chowder," "crab roll," and "Mediterranean Chicken Caesar wrap." Guests praise the "amazing service" and welcoming atmosphere. With gluten-free options and comfy seating, it's a beloved local spot for both family meals and friendly gatherings.

48 Reviews

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Tracy VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place, cute decor and tasty food! Can’t go wrong!
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Jennifer
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All our food was great. We had the shrimp chowder which I thought was outstanding! I had the crab roll and my hubby had the filet sandwich. Both were exceptional. Service was speedy, friendly, and engaging. The menu was large enough it was hard to decide, but definitely something for everyone.
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Bonnie
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was phenomenal, service was amazing and we absolutely loved the couch seating.
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Heike
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We 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!
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Mary
Chicago / Illinois14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and food was delicious! I met my college roommates for a night out and we weren’t rushed at all. Our server was amazing!
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Deb
Wisconsin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite local restaurant, so I brought a friend there for her first time. We both loved everything from the comfy couch, excellent service, great food and ambiance!
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Jim
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great choices for gluten free (sensitive) food choices. Place is smaller, so reservation help save us a seat, and we didn't have to wait. Our waitress was great with knowing the menu.
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Erik
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and amazing service. Not-so-hidden gem in downtown Crystal Lake.
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PJ
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time visiting, but everyone else in my group has been to The Junction numerous times and has raved about it. My experience was delightful. I was first in my party to arrive, and was greeted warmly and promptly. In a nutshell: Naomi was our amazing server and was very attentive throughout. Menu was very impressive, hard to choose because it all sounded so good. Two in our party ordered burgers, the other four ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Caesar wrap. WOW!! So amazingly good... the chicken was perfect... so tender and delicious. The burgers were a huge hit as well. I also ate every last little French fry that was on my plate- they were perfectly seasoned and cooked to a crispy light golden. Prior to ordering our food, street corn and tortilla chips were brought to our table. I seriously could've eaten the corn with a spoon- it was phenomenal! The atmosphere of this cute restaurant is simply perfect for a family meal or gathering friends together. There is an adorable outdoor seating area for dining in warmer weather- can't wait to come back win the Spring for that! So happy to have such a great restaurant in Crystal Lake and I certainly plan to become a regular! For those that don't live in Crystal Lake, hop on the UPNW Metra and check it out, the restaurant is just across the street from the Crystal Lake train station!
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Fred
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As a local resident who enjoys many of the area restaurants, The CL Junction is a great fit and has become my restaurant of choice in town. While the American fare is great, I love the Portuguese and Mediterranean spin on many of their options. The service is such that you immediately feel welcomed like a regular. The vibe is nice, comfortable, and not pretentious. Even when the place is filled up, it’s easy to carry on a conversation without having to compete with all the other tables.
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Crystal Lake Junction is rated 4.6 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

88 Railroad St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4361

Additional information

Neighborhood
Crystal Lake
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://www.crystallakejunction.net/
Phone number
(779) 994-7925

Crystal Lake Junction

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